Kraft+ Challenge Blog Guest DT

Happy April Fools Day :)

Today I am here to share a Guest DT project for the fabulous Kraft+ Challenge Blog on behalf of The Scrap Cottage who are one of this months sponsors.

The Challenge: Retro Recipe

I have created a mini album using the very rad, Boys Rule collection from Crate Paper

'A Story of a Boy'

This super cute mini will contain photos and the story of my little man, and how he has defied the odds he was given to grow into a very sweet little dude.

(I have not added photos to this yet)

The cover

The pages

Each page has a pocket that contains a file folder to hold even more photos and information, as well as a fold out flap... this mini will hold a ton of photos.

and a close up

Thanks for stopping by to have a look

and don't forget to check out the Kraft+ Challenge Blog

Happy Scrappin

Mandie xx

Pretty Pastel Canvas

Hi there, I am popping in today to share with you the first project I have created all year. I know, I know its March already and I have not done anything since before Christmas which is a horrible feeling.
I have spent the past few months in and out of hospital and then finally having surgery I am now a whole lot better. anyway enough about that I have managed to be creative.

I really love using everyday items in my work and when I discovered one of my Mums old lace curtains in the back of the linen cupboard I was super excited with my find. It really wasn't hard to work out what I wanted to do.
so here it is.....

Here I have used a 8" x 10" Canvas and sprayed it with LSG C'est La Vie Cerise. Once the colour was dry I then sponged Prima Art Basics Heavy Gesso (White) around the edges and softly in towards the middle to add a dreamy sort of feel. To add the lace I gave the whole canvas a coat of Prima Art Basics Soft Matte Gel and then lay the lace over the top. I wanted the lace to still look very soft and delicate so I just made sure there was a nice coat of gel on the canvas so I did not need to seal the top of the lace. once dry I added my photo and pretties.

some close ups.....

The roses have had the tips of the petals coloured with Prima Color Bloom Spray in Soft Teal and then a little Prima Art Sugar in white added for some additional sparkle

The chipboard used is from Blue Fern Studios, some of the flowers and leaves along with the metal heart cogs are from Prima, the other flowers and glass pebbles are from The Scrap Cottage.

Thanks so much for stopping by

stay safe

Mandie xx

'Cherish the little moments' Layout (The Scrap Cottage Kit)

Hello!!!! 

Well it's been a little while since my last Scrap Cottage kit and I am pleased to announce we have a brand new kit available :) :)

The kit features beautiful papers from Blue Fern Studios Montage Collection as well as BFS Chipboard, Prima resin and beautiful flowers.

'Cherish the little moments'

close ups

Happy Scrappin

Mandie xx

Prima Cigar Box Secrets Mini Album

Hello Hello!!!

I have popped by today to share this stunning mini album created for a class on the weekend at The Scrap Cottage.

This album was created with Prima's new Cigar Box Secrets collection, this collection was so easy to work with. It has stunning vintage inspired imagery and a beautiful array of coordinating embellishments.

The Cover

Cover close ups

Inside pages

Thanks for stopping by and happy hump day

Mandie xx

'A dream is a wish' Layout (Class and The Scrap Cottage Kit)

Hi there, I am so excited to share with you my latest layout, this layout was designed to teach at an event called Workshop Wonders, the kits were sponsored by The Scrap Cottage, Blue Fern Studios and Imaginarium Designs (there are a few left over if you would like one). I was so happy to be involved in this and the kit is absolutely gorgeous! 

The kits can be found HERE

'A Dream is a Wish'

Thanks for stopping by

Mandie xx

'Delight' Layout

Hey there!! 

Happy Friday, I hope you all have an amazing weekend planned.

I am here today to share a simple but beautiful layout I created using the gorgeous Blue Fern Studios Ombre Dreams Collection, these papers are truly amazing they are so thick and perfect for mixed media.

I just love this photo of my youngest daughter taken at our family photo shoot last year. I couldn't help but blow it up and make it the real feature of this layout.

'Delight' 

Thanks a million for stopping by

and Happy Scrappin

Mandie xx

Precious Moments Canvas Suitcase and Mini Album

Hi There Guys,

I am super excited to share this project with you today.... I had an absolute blast making it...

I created this little 8x10 canvas suitcase from 3 narrow frame canvases (cutting the canvas out of one). The mini is made from paper bags it consists of 4 pages and it fits perfectly inside the suitcase.

I have added magnets to the back of the album and the base of the suitcase to stop the album from moving around inside.

I have embossed the chipboard words using 3 colours to achieve a vintage metal look.

Although hard to see I have added texture to the front of the suitcase and mini using matte gel medium

Both the album and the suitcase have a chain of hanging trinkets

The handle on the suitcase was made with a piece of medium weight chipboard covered with patterned paper and attached using Tim Holtz small hinges.

Materials used: Prima Something Blue collection, Trinkets, Crochet Icons, Trim, Mask and Flowers, Tim Holtz Trinkets, Imaginarium Designs Chipy, Scrap FX Chippy, Zing Embossing Powder, Seam Binding Ribbon Liquitex Gel Medium and TSC Trinkets

Thanks for stopping by, Until next time Happy Scrapping

Mandie xx