I've been wanting to scrap these photos from Mothers Day - and when I saw the Stuck Sketch for May 1st I KNEW I had to use it for them! I wanted to make it fun - so the Amy Tangerine SKETCHBOOK kit was perfect for it!
I made some CUSTOM Fabulous Flowers - to match the layout...
the THICKERS are PERFECT to contrast with the bright papers...
Just love the FABRIC Embellishment stickers :)
What a funky kit - huh???
So much fun creating this page!
Love Charmane
It's been a while since I've done a Stuck?! Sketch - and when I was *preparing* for my scrap night last night I printed out the newest sketches - and the May 15th Sketch was perfect for this layout I come up with - I had to improvise too - I like to use NEW photos, but I happened to have only brought some OLD ones instead.... this photo is of Harmony and I when we lived in Aspendale - right at the beach!
Using Texture Paste {or should I say SPAK??} and my Cherry Blossom Template :)
I've been dying to use my Mister Huey's White Colour Mist and the Cursive Alphabet - and this was the perfect opportunity!
oh and I have got to mention that I have used my FABULOUS FLOWERS & also paper and embellies from the Amy Tangerine Sketchbook Kit!!! More to come of that ;)
Love Charmane
You may have realised {OR NOT} that I am no longer on the Stuck?! Sketches Creative Team - as you can imagine life is just too hectic these days with EVERYTHING, and I decided not to reapply... that does NOT mean I will not scrap using Sara's absolutely fabulous sketches.... they are soooo easy to work with - and to help with that mojo flowing {hence "Stuck?!" Sketches... haha}
Soooo, I managed the first sketch of the month....
The sketch was perfect for these photos that I JUST HAVE to scrap....!!!
journalling is important OF COURSE!
and LOOK.... in the process of creating this page I have invented a new Super Star - if you like it make sure you comment below or pop on over the the NEW STUFF album on facebook and let me know!
I also found these Charms Creations Fabulous Flowers in my stash that were perfect for the page.... along with Rainbow Splendours felt doiley too!
Thanks for looking!
Love Charmane
Can't believe it's the LAST DAY of the month already!!! So this means your last day for all those challenges to be completed.... most importantly for you to enter Charms Creations Challenge - $20 Voucher up for grabs AND a chance to be a Guest Designer too! You can enter TWICE if you want to as well!
CHECK OUT THE DETAILS HERE!!!
Its also your last chance to enter the Challenge Blog I run - the JANUARY 123 Challenge
I'm very excited about next months 123 Challenge - gotta make sure you check it OUT!
And also your last chance for the other Challenge Blogs I am on...
there's a HEAP of others I could mention - but maybe for next month ;)
And for us here in SA.... its the FIRST day of school....
my daughter Harmony starts Year One this year and is SOOOOO EXCITED.... can you tell?
and my son Chei, who starts Year Three, says he doesn't want to go.... and by the photo he is not impressed... BUT he was happy to see me go and was off with his friends as happy as can be!
gotta love the forced smile ;)
ANYWAYS.... only THREE sleeps til sale time!!! Make sure you share with your friends!!!
Love Charmane
You have to check out the awesome Jan 15th sketch over at Stuck?! - I was really happy to be able to finally use this paper & the photo was perfect!
and this old Lollipop was the perfect addition to add to the page too I think!
I even did some fussy cutting... something I don't do often hahah!
Hope you have a go at the sketch - its nice and easy....
Love Charmane
As most of you know I am Creative Team Member for a few Challenge Blogs & I thought I would share them with you along with my samples - hopefully to get you maybe to scrap one or two over the weekend :)
First of all is the 123 Challenge Blog that I am Admin on - this has been running since Nov 2006! This year is going to be even more exciting - with our regular Websites who donate and some brand new ones too! We will also be having some Guest Designers as well - so stay tuned for that!
OK, so here is my January 123 Challenge sample for 2012
To find out the Challenge check it out HERE
I have used my White Mixed Fabulous Flowers, along with a Teal & Black Page Runner.... and a Silver Xmas Lovely Lollipop & Page Runner that I specially made up :)
and I love how the "splats" worked out :)
The next challenge is White With One - which I have been a CT member for quite a while and is a very popular challenge blog.... here is my January White with One challenge sample...
to find out the challenge - check it out HERE
I have used Lime Green & White Lovely Lollipops & crochet from Lime Tree Creations...
and a Lime Green & White Page Runner - which I have also specially made up :)
ohh and a great chance to use my white Cute clouds!
so I wonder what the criteria is?? It's obvious the colour is Lime Green!
Next challenge is a Sketch challenge - and I find Sara's Stuck?! Sketches the easiest to work with when I really am Stuck?!
January 1st Sketch sample looks like this...
Check out the sketch HERE! I have slightly altered it to fit the angle of my photos....
a closeup! I have used a Grassy Green Lovely Lollipop...
and another Custom Made Page Runner to suit my layout - Lime Green and Light Teal...
Last but definitely not least is Show Us Your Stuff Challenge One... I love this blog - because its all about using HANDMADE items - so this is always going to be up my alley! So if you buy or make your own why not give this a go...
There are 2 challenges each month at SUYS and the first one is usually a sketch from Sara - you can check it out HERE
Here I have used my Cute Cloud & also a Pinwheel from "Ah Scrap!"
I have used Lil Red Rocket Hot Pink & Denim felt flowers & Charms Creations Hot Pink & Denim Page Runner and a Denim Fabulous Flower...
and the journalling :)
Soooo.... I hope this will inspire you to give at least ONE of these challenges a go over the weekend! If you do please share a link in the comments section below so that I can check it out!
I'm off to scrap with some scrappy internet friends - a few that I haven't met before so its just a bit exciting!
See you when I get back!
xoxo Charmane
PS IF YOU WANT MORE CHALLENGE CHECK OUT MY FORUM "CHAT WITH CHARM" - THERE'S A LIST OF ABOUT 50 CHALLENGE BLOGS THERE!
another fabulous sketch - CHECK IT OUT HERE! I did interpret a little bit to fit my page slightly - I had to flip the title coz I went a little crazy with the flowers..
I have used one of my Charms Creations FABULOUS FLOWERS and mixed it with bought flowers...
and one of my Charms Creations MANGO PAGE RUNNERS...
and the journalling!
Hope you can join in on the sketch!!! Due by the end of the month! FAB prizes up for grabs!
Love Charmane
I think I did pretty well with the sketch this time around.... I had the perfect bunting {or flags, or are they banners??? i never know what to call them!} - and the rest of the products I've used are Fancy Pants Off To School - ***REMEMBER HBS HAS 20% off atm!!!***
the larger alphas are October Afternoon Boarding Pass...
I tied knots between each flag...
LOVE the embellishments!
Thanks for looking & hope that you'll give the sketch a go!
Love Charmane
Love the CT samples - go and check them out and the sketch too - and give it a go!
I don't know why - but I didn't take closeups!
Had to scrap H's kindy photo... even if she'd taken her hair out and the jumper she as supposed to wear :S She also had one small tear on her cheek too! Poor darling!!!
Love Charmane
LOVE these photos of my gorgeous girl.... check out the sketch HERE
I made this fab flower using the Jillibean Soup paper again & the button is from Lil Red Rocket
LOVE the Jillibean Soup alphas & bits and pieces!
Give the sketch a go!
Love Charmane
