White with One

The layout started with 2 Bazzil "Really Big Buttons".I've had these for a few years and saw this as a chance to use them.The paint was scraped across the white cardstock using a strip of cardboard.Once that was dry I added curled bookpage and bella pp,several flowers and smaller buttons,plus some ribbons and antique lace.
Mum is now 93 but this is a photo of her at about 2.I love the frilly knickers hanging down below her frock.She was called TOTTY as her initials were T.O.T.

Scrap the boys

Transformers are Jonathan's current favourite toys.He received this set for Christmas and has been playing with it quite frequently.When I saw the topic on Scrap the Boys was a favourite summer pastime I thought of this photo.I've used a kit including Word Pals from American Crafts plus Grant Archival papers.I've also used buttons and ribbon plus chipboard that came in the same kit.

123 challenge

The 123 challenge this month is silver, splotches and joy.I've used ribbon and silver paper diagonally on this layout to create stripes as a background to the photo mat.The picture is of Ha'penny bridge in Dublin.I misted over the word Voyage for contrast and a bit of colour,then added "to Dublin" as the rest of my heading.The word enjoy is like a subheading.The silver bow and tiny silver journalling box complete this layout.I was capturing a modernistic feel.

Artastic Christmas concert layout

Every year there is a Christmas concert.These 2 men performed this year both playing instruments.
I misted through a lace doiley to get the mottled effect behind the decorations,inked with gold.I've stamped an angel and cut out some clouds.

To do list at Get Picky

This layout outlines my 3 resolutions for this year:- to have more time for me,to use more of my scrap stash and to stay healthy. As I type this i am sitting here with my foot in a bandage from an operation 2 weeks ago and torn muscles in my back,so the 3rd item needs to come true soon!The grey frame on this layout is equal width all the way around.
I've used some of my stash to create this layout including several embellishments I've had on my desk.The 2 photos are from a while ago,but I still look the same.The quote from Rusty Pickle typifies me as I'm an optimist.

Becci's give away

Who would love a chance to win this pack of handmade goodies???

Giveaway consists of 5 facewashers crocheted by Becci in the softest 100% cotton,
plus two bars of my handmade soap
~ Milk, Honey an Oat and Baked Apple Pie mmmm

Go to Becci's blog beccisdomesticbliss.blogspot.com

Please leave a comment for each thing you do so you have multiple entries :)

Giveaway is open now and closes midnight Friday 20th January.

Giraffe on Show us your stuff

Every year I go to Taronga zoo during summer.It overlooks Sydney Harbour and there's always something to see.This year the giraffes were up close to me and I took some great photos.(I love giraffes).
This layout started with the scrapmatts chipboard circle.I painted it then stamped using "Remember this moment".Next I layered the pattern papers,finishing off with a cut out flower spray from Basic Grey.To this, I added antique lace(triangular like the giraffes markings) and my title.