Once Upon A...Sketch: New Challenge

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March 1st Challenge

Journalling Criteria/Theme:

All About Me!

The focus of your journalling and the theme of your layout has to be based on YOU and something/s that you are really good at. Don't be shy! We are all good at something as small or as big as it might be.

Ideas for journalling: being a good mum, cooking, talking, understanding people, organising, cleaning, gardening, studying, computers, fashion, exercising, scrapbooking, good at my job, maths, languages, writing , drawing, painting, photography, running, craft, sewing. Maybe you can talk about an aspect of your personality..your sensitivity, your 6th sense, your patience, your strength or bravery, your ability to stay positive. 

Remember that you are allowed to also create a card or altered project based on this sketch and theme and instead of the journalling criteria you need to use a quote.

You MUST combine the journalling criteria with this sketch..

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Good luck everyone!!

Persuasion of the heart

My finger may be small, but I can still wrap my Daddy around it

I have combined Prima Londonerry with some Printery for this one.

With accents of wine and sapphire blue.

Pretty butterflies, vines and blooms. 

Some masking with texture paste and glimmer mists - Tattered Angels Sapphire Blue and Juneberry Wine, 

And a little heart  made from a pastel twister.

Materials

·         #553784 Londonerry Col. Mulberry Paper 6” x 6”

·         #843144 Londonerry Col. Manor House

·         #843106 Londonerry Col. Parlor Games

·         #843618 Printery Col. 6” x 6” Paper Stack

·         #550042 Mask

·         #545567 8” x 8” Mask

·         #551124 Reflections – Londonerry

·         552169 Fantasy – Jewel

·         #553296 Coventry Rose – Printery

·         #551810 Crystal Palace – Black Ice

·         #552008 Twister – Pastel

·         #553456 Medley -  Treasure

·         #890674 Resin – Roman Pillars

·         #552800 Carlotta – Royale

·         #553661 Grove – Script

·         #551254 Chipboard Stickers – North Country

·         #550073 8” x 10” Typography Stickers – Alla Prima

·         #551360 SIIC

·         #546328 Angelica Roses – Bonnie

·         #548179 Floret – Mauve

·         Prima Packaging

·         Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist – Sapphire Blue & Juneberry Wine

Prima: Altered Poppy Album

A little while back I shared a little peek at an altered Donna Downey Poppy album. 

It was also one of my Prima CHA projects that I sent over for the show.

The cover already came printed with pretty poppies which I did subdue a little with a wash of Ranger Multi Medium and Gesso.  

Some masking was added over the top.  I used one of the new Prima Masks with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists - Turquoise Blue, Bubblegum Pink and Sun Sisters. 

Ranger Gesso was used to alter the felt flowers and Acrylic Paint Dabber for the Metal 'Love' Trinket.  Turquoise Blue Glimmer Mist was added over the top as well as to the edges of the journal note peeking out from under the photo.

Now for a little look inside

The canvas pages are double thickness with a machine stitched edged.  They are durable and provide the perfect foundation for mediums.

The masked theme was continued throughout the pages of the album.

Resist Canvas elements feature and 12 x 12  Donna Downey canvas page that features poppies.  

Poppies were hand cut and feature as embellishments for some of the pages.

White Cardstock was coloured with Ingvild Bolme's 'Rose Bud'

Quick Dry Fluid Chalk Ink.

An assortment of gorgeous blooms feature:

Lucerne, Camille, Vinetta, Perle Bebe, Charme Roses and Essential Petals

Pankita Rose, Tivona and Primmers

Along with Felt

Bows and assorted flowers 

With Donna Downey Scuplture Flowers

 And  type set words from Fairy Belle Alphabet Stickers create the sentiments.

I had so much fun putting this together. 

Thanks so much for peeking!

Prima Products:

• #921989 Poppy Album 7.7” x 7.5”
• #921934 12” x 12” Canvas Sheet
• #921736 Sculpture Flowers
• #555696 Essential Petals – Sun Kiss
• #555702 Lucerne – Sun Kiss
• #555658 Camille – Sun Kiss
• #555689 Charme Rose – Sun Kiss
• #555634 Perle  Bebe – Sun Kiss
• #555665 – Vinetta – Sun Kiss
• #556143 Lucerne – Meadow Lark
• #556129 Charme Rose -  Meadow Lark
• #554330 Type Set – Fairy Belle
• #930097 Trinkets
• #555214 Trinkets
• #556709 Petal Pins – Pearls
• #554675 Resist Canvas – Vacation
• #554859 Note Cards – Meadow Lark
• #554620 Mask – 8” x 8”
• #556358 Velvet Rainbow –Spring Mix
• #557577 Pankita Rose – Spring Mix
• #557164 Tivona – White Mix Large
• #558345 Primmers – White Cotton
• #558758 Cassie – Periwinkle
• #557737 Marcelle – Starlette
• #557713 Marcelle – Leading Lady
• #557751 Marcelle – Overture
• #557997 Hermosa - Teal
• #558031 Hermosa – Carmine
• #843663 A4 Paper Stack – Romantique
• #930059 Vintage Trinkets
• #891046  Chalk Fluid Edger – Rose Bud
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• Ranger Gesso
• Ranger Multi Medium Gloss
• Ranger Adirondack Lights Acrylic Paint Dabber – Snow Cap

Prima: Inspired by Almanac

Today, I have a couple of smaller projects to share.

First up a fun little activity for the Prima DT gals where we each created an ATC for someone else on the team.

Here is what I created 

I first started with one of these little canvases which measure at 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" .  

They will take any art medium or embellishment. They are also double thickness and seam edged which makes them really easy to alter.

Tattered Angels Vintage Pink Glimmer Mist was used to alter mine.  

Layers of Almanac loveliness were then added with a little pull out Donna Downey Mini Grey and White Tag that included my message

'You Inspired Me'

A Petal Pin adds a pretty decorative touch.

Products:

• 921998 Canvas ATCs
• 844134 Almanac Col. Edison
• 844158 Almanac Col. Agenda
• 556211 Vinetta – Almanac
• 556709 Petal Pins – Pearls
• 921873 Paper Tag Set – Grey and White
• 554330 Typeset – Fairy Belle

Next, I have a project which features these little beauties

Art Tiles 

They are light weight with patterns on both sides which co ordinate with each of the Prima paper lines. Each one is a delightful mini piece of art work.

I also found that they are a great way for adding a touch of uniqueness.

Here I used them along with Genie Stones to make them into wearable 'art'.

The Art Tiles featured are Prima Almanac.  

The tiles were adhered to a decorative finding with Ranger Multi Medium. 

Glass bi cones and Prima Genie Stones were then added to complete the customization.

Products:

• #556693 Genie Stones – Black Wrap
• #554590 Art Tiles – Almanac
• Ranger Multi Medium Gloss

The ScrapCake: First Shares

Hello Lovely People,

I am super excited because my first blog post for The ScrapCake as gone 'live' today.

Over on the BLOG, I have shared a project close to my heart and also something 'new'.

First up something new.

A layout created from the Spring Awakening Collection designed by Karola Witczak.

It features my two girls - to have and hold

Always

Just adore the softness of this collection.

There is some layering of hand cut elements

With die cuts including Paper Rosettes, Doily, Banners and Butterfly.

Sweet Buntings

With a touch of Twiddleybitz Chipboard loveliness - Small Swirls Overlay and Vine Heart Silhouette

And you may also remember this one I featured a little while back

Featuring both The Bright Side of Life and Spring Awakening Collections

With some Prima and Twiddleybitz loveliness

The Bright Side of Life – Dear Diary

The Bright Side of Life – Natural Beauty

Spring Awakening – Paper 1

Spring Awakening – Paper 4

Spring Awakening – Paper 5

Spring Awakening – Paper 6

The Restoration is complete

Check out my new wheels LOL!!

Now I have to say that I did have some fun and games when it game to altering this Twiddleybitz Combi Van.

And it certainly wasn't without it's trials and tribulations.

Firstly I painted all the chipboard pieces and as it was a nice sunny day, left them outside to dry.  Just so happened that the only black cloud of the day parked itself right over us and decided to rain about 10 minutes into the drying time.

 Hmmmm.... the water marked look now might add some additional interest.

So bitz are now moved under cover to finish drying. 

Now I did think that these were well and truly out of  puppy reach..... 

At this point, let me introduce you to Mst Leo 

  

..... but he still worked out a way of getting to them - I guess he just loves Twiddleybitz as well.

Hmmmm..... not looking good at all now.  

Won't repeat here exactly what I said, I'll spare you those details... let's just say that I was not a very happy camper.

The poor combi van was certainly looking very sad and was now heading for a major restoration, if not the bin.  I  did seriously wonder whether I could salvage it.  

A lot of recovering with patterned paper and a little creativity were needed to camouflage the damage as it was too extensive to sand and try and cover with paint.

I have to say though, after all of the extra improvisations, I do like how it has turned out - not quite has I had originally envisaged, but pretty close.  

Anyway, the doors of the van open up which is very cool feature

Inside you will find some 'summer lovin'

The older Bo Bunny papers were perfect for the fun and hippy feel I wanted to recreate.

Some cut out hibiscus flowers from the Kaiser Seaside Collection were added to the mix.

I also made some mock /f aux surfboards and a couple of these were mounted to the roof of the combi. 

Twiddleybitz Products Used:

BK0013 Combi Van

ALPHA005 Itty Bitty Alpha

ALPH004 Twiddley Square Alpha

Prima: Spring is coming...

Well for some of my overseas friends it is.  

We are just coming to the end of our Summer here, so spring is still a little ways off for us.

I have a little floral wreath to share today which showcases some of the Prima new releases along with Ranger Mediums.
This wreath is a pretty garland of leaves, tulle and flowers.  It would be perfect for seeing in the Spring Days.  As Easter is also not too far away, it could also be used as a decoration. You will spy a little altered egg which has been added to the Prima mix.

The gorgeous Prima Meadow Lark Collection  features along with an assortment of beautiful felt flowers.

Leaves were die cut from patterned papers and distressed and accented with Tim Holtz distress inks.

A hand cut Meadow Lark and resin trinket take rest among the mix.

The Meadow Lark was accented with Ranger Frosted Lace Stickles.  This was also added to the tips of the leaves.

Ranger Snow Cap Acrylic Paint Dabber was also used the Millicent Vine leaves to soften. 

Prima Products:

• #556174 Millicent Vine – Meadow Lark
• #556143 Lucerne – Meadow Lark
• #843823 Meadow Lark Col. Bronte
• #556099 Melisse – Meadow Lark
• #556075 Perle Bebe – Meadow Lark
• #556129 Charme Rose –Meadow Lark
• #553238 Trinkets
• #556723 Petal Pins – Iced
• #557294 Charlotte – Lilac
• #556358 Velvet Rainbow – Spring Mix
• #558741 Cassie - Primrose
• #557737 Marcelle – Starlette

The Prima Flowers have been accented with the following 

Ranger products

• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Aged Mahogany, Victorian Velvet, Dusty Concord
• Ranger Stickles Frosted Lace
• Ranger Adirondack Lights Acrylic Paint Dabber – Snow Cap