Creative Fingers

 Creative fingers is a new challenge blog for me. It is anything goes, so I made another male card because Fathers' Day is coming up here in Australia.

I kept it simple by using 2 random playing cards and a pre-prepared sentiment.

Farmquest desert challenge.

 At Farmquest they wanted things found in a desert.

I've made this layout using strips of paper plus 2 photos of butterflies I saw in Arizona. I misted the background using 2 different colours. I also added some wood veneer butterflies and chipboard fleur de lis that I painted and stamped.

Outlaws challenge

 At the Outlaws challenge they want us to upcycle or recycle. 

In my case I've done a bit of both.

Someone gave me some racing car stickers they had from a deceased estate clearance. I found 2 scraps of grey/black papers that aren't very pretty so used those as my base. On the first I added a yellow "ladder" shape which someone at a crop had used to punch out squares then threw away the ladder.

I added the ladder down the side then scattered the racing cars on my card. Added a sentiment and it is done.

On the second one I covered the words on the background with strips of blue paper. Then added the two biggest racing cars and the sentiment.

All made from scraps that would have been thrown out otherwise. 

Cardz 4 Guyz

 At Cardz 4 guyz they want metallic. 

I've chosen a silver backed card with kraft mat, plus 2 large metal brads for eyes a small black brad for a nose and a paper moustache.

My daughter's friend is into space and aliens etc so this will suit him for a birthday card. 

Soul scrappers Blast Off

 

Here's the Blast off criteria for July.

I decided to scrap some Christmas photos from a couple of years ago. 

They are the food and presents from that day. I thought "No limits" was appropriate since we all over- indulge. I cut 3 of the photos down to a smaller size. Everything required is there except enamel dots. I used 2 small Christmas theme brads instead.

Lasting Memories -Spring

 

Here's my bright layout for Lasting Memories.

I used the following:- sassafrass lass border strips, primary colours, red papers, inked wood veneer feathers, notes on side of photos, glittered butterfly.

Lasting Memories Summer

 For this one at Lasting Memories, I'm doing an 8x8 album so here's my layout.

I used the following: sandpiper, uniball pen, mini alphas, mollusc, edging, ribbon 

Li'l red wagon

 At Li'l red wagon they wanted us to use stuff from our scrap bin.

In my scrap bin I had this cut out of a lady dancing. (Ginger Rogers maybe). By herself she looks weird which is why I hadn't used her. I decided to make her an angel. My background is gold metallic card, also a scrap. I made wings from small pieces of tiny spotted paper and found my sentiment in the scrap bin too.

First Christmas card done! 

Soul scrappers Challenges

 1) please use a black and white vintage photo

2) please use a flourish - can be in any style ( chipboard, wood veneer, acrylic, or rhinestone/pearls)
3) please include a punched boarder on your page in some way.

This layout was made to fit the criteria.  I found the photo in a box of old pictures from my great Aunt.

It is sepia but I guess close enough to Black and white. 

I used a Prima paper and put 2 border strips (one punched) across the middle. The "Flourish with a bling" curls on bottom left.

My second one is Flower paper plus flower clusters and bling.

I chose a strange colour combination since my photos were of Sedona and the red rock formations.

I used a sketch from Paper Issues.

The orange frame from behind the photos was cut from a box of biscuits I was given. I made the tag top right. The flower clusters used 2 different packets from Autumn Lane. As there were gold tones I also used a gold doiley behing my photo.

I had used the word "good" already, so it became RAD times. I hope that make sense.

Here are some close ups.

Colour my Heart challenge

 

I stuck to black white and beige/kraft on this card. I used music paper for my background  then a black doiley, beige patterned paper, sequins, washi tape and striped ribbons in black and white then my sentiment. 

Because of the sequins it looks quite festive. 

I'm entering it at Colour me heart challenge.

Cardz 4 galz and Make my Monday

 I've made another 2 cards for different challenges.

This one is for Cardz 4 galz where they want blues. I stamped Super Mum on a sky blue card then cut out the circle. The turquoise striped paper is my background then the blue rhinestone flowers add another colour.

My other card is for Make my monday where they want ice creams or cocktails.

This card has 2 cocktail glasses (fussy cut) plus strips of ribbon diagonally. 

Seize the birthday

 At Seize the birthday they asked for Fruit.

I found this compote of fruit and decided to go vintage.

I've used aqua with some antique lace from my grandmother. I inked with pinecone colour along the scalloped edge to add more "age" to my card.

It's my sister's birthday on 20th so I thought I'd give this to her.

Li'l red wagon and Double D challenges

 At Li'l red wagon this week they asked us to use something we love.

One of my 2 favourite colours is yellow. I made this card with that in mind.

I've used lace on the border plus 2 yellow flowers and yellow enamel dots. It needed something else so I added faux stitching around the number and diagonally across the card.

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At Double D challenge they want a nautical card.

I found a lighthouse card which I added to a red and white background. I've added some blue pearls as my embellishment. 

Make my Monday and Inspiration station.

 I had both ice cream paper plus die cuts of ice creams so I made this card.

 I'm entering it at Make my Monday.

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At Inspiration station they have this photo.

Looking through my papers for a beach picture I found this one with thongs and board shorts on it. 

It seems perfect for a summer holiday card.

Culla's ride at Challenge Yourself

 At Challenge YOUrself they want stitching on your layout.

As my sewing machine is set up I decided to use it.

I've made a double layout this time featuring a horse ride we did in Norfolk Island.

We sat in the wagon while the horses pulled us up and down hills to a picnic spot. It was a fun day.

My sewing is the 2 big circles on each of the layouts. That's me in middle of left layout.

My time to craft

 At My time to craft they want flowers for summertime.

I've used a final strip of paper from my Counterfeit kit plus ribbon and a pink rose on this card.

One of my "crafty" friends turns 70 very soon so this is for her.

Counterfeit Kit Mini kit.

 

Here's the kit that has been chosen this month at CKC.  https://www.tracireed.com/journal/moonlit

It has lots of darker yet brighter papers.

I looked through my stash and came up with this for my mini kit.

I've opted for the purples and hot pink papers but there are yellow flowers on that bottom paper and a blue check top left. My embellishments are what I could find that matches those colours. 

Starting with the purple tones I made this layout about my daughter's steep driveway.

My next layout used a grungy brown brick paper that had a place for one photo so that the flourishes went around it. I found a photo from Sedona with a brick wall so used that. 

From my mini kit, I have also used a mini envelope with butterfly attached as my journal card holder.

My third layout started with the busy floral squared paper. I painted over a large stencil that says "Turn your dreams into reality" I cut that across and used it across the bottom of a pink paper. I added my 2 photos of the Grand Canyon plus some inked chevrons. I used a piece of pink grossgrain ribbon as well.

I've entered this one in the scraproom RING challenge

Ribbon, Ink, Numbers, Gems.

Finally, my last layout was inspired by 4th July, so I chose red, white and blue.

Had no blue twine, so I used embroidery cotton and craft glue around my title @ G.C. (At Grand Canyon)

I used faux stitching instead of real

I cut the American flag from packaging so used that as a small journal card and my flair button says Oh my stars which is appropriate. 

I used a sketch from Mystical Scrapbooks, so I'm entering it there as well.

Farmquest

 At Farmquest they want things found in a pond or creek.

This was a tricky one as I had no frogs or dragonflies, however I did find a fish on some Japanese themed paper I had.

I've used blue paint around my fish to give the illusion of water. 

I made it a thank you card as it will suit male or females. 

Anniversary at Fab and Funky and layers at Li'l red wagon.

 My next card is for Fab and Funky and Li'l red wagon (Layers)

I used a silver card background.

Next I added the patterned paper then another strip of matching paper across the bottom. Both have gold foiled sections.

Around the strip at the bottom I tied gold ribbon. (3 layers in total)

The panel behind the sentiment is a matching sticker then a white frame. I added the word "romance".(4 layers) 

 This is for a neighbour, who is celebrating her first wedding anniversary. 

                                              I just discovered I made top 3 at Li'l red wagon (hooray!)

ABC Christmas

 I haven't been well the past few days. It's been a heavy head cold and cough, so hard to think straight.

I've made a card this morning for ABC Christmas

I've chosen M for music and gone with O holy night. 

I used music paper as my background then added my die cut tree and sentiment. Around the tree are tiny white pearls which add a glow. I've also used washi tape across the bottom. 

Lasting Memories holiday challenge.

 We are asked to choose our favourite holiday of the year and scrapbook a page about it.

I chose Easter. 

I was inspired by the journal card that said Yes No Maybe. 

I used a photo of tiny Easter eggs in a bunny basket. I put them out for Easter celebrations but it is so tempting not to eat them. I also used pink vellum as one of my smaller papers., plus washi tape horizontally across the page. I mixed my alphas to make the Willpower stand out.

Lasting Memories Brand challenge.

 I've used 2 papers on here from American Crafts Dear Lizzy range.

 The wood veneer camera is also American crafts. I think they are my favourite brand recently as the have such pretty ideas.

One of the papers had different squares so I cut them separately and cut the jar out of one square.

I added sequins as extra bling on the layout.

The photo is from my end of school formal. Mum made me the dress and I thought I looked pretty swish.

My sister and husband were going to another ball the same night.

Li'l red wagon

 At Li'l red wagon they want feminine cards.

Here's one I've made using floral paper plus butterflies with bling and a lace trim.

The male room

 I've made a card using twine for The Male room.

It is for a fiftieth birthday and I threaded the key stickers through the twine. 

Challenge #3 Counterfeit Kit challenge

 We were asked to use this sketch.

I've totally used up my kit for June so was inspired by my photos.

As it was a sea and rock theme I used colours to match. I had map paper so used that as my semi circle to start it off. I chose a beige and pale blue paper for my other circles. I matted the 2 photos on the same blue paper.

For my centre piece I chose a 3rd photo of a beach near Cape Solander. I also fussy cut around stamps and maps and compasses which was on the other part of the map paper. 

I'm happy with how this turned out. 

Farmquest Farm machinery.

 At Farmquest the challenge this time is farm machinery.

I've chosen a windmill.

These are iconic in Australia and are often seen on farms in the country. I put the sentiment on my card "From miles away ". I thought it was appropriate. 

Li'l red wagon

 I've used a library pocket featuring an old aeroplane on this male birthday card.

It could be used for putting a gift card in or a secret note from a grandchild etc. 

I'm entering it at Li'l red wagon.

Creations in pink.

 Today I have made a card for Creations in Pink. Creations in Pink.

A new blog challenge for me.  I have used a butterfly from my Counterfeit kit plus 3 lace daisies from my sister's wedding dress. (Gone long ago but we kept the lace)

It is a tall thin card and could be a birthday or congratulations type card. 

Toot! This card won top 3.

Challenge #1 CKC

 Create a layout featuring you enjoying another hobby than scrapbooking.

I'm scrapbooking my Vanuatu photos this month, so decided to look at MELE WATERFALL.

We climbed to the top through the tropical jungle to reach this waterfall (above)

It took over an hour !!! 

Below the waterfall is a pool in the rocks.

It was beautiful and so refreshing after that climb.

My second hobby is of course photography. I have a box of around 200 photos from a 7 day holiday in Vanuatu.

I have made this layout and as you can see I'm in the photo

I used flamingo paper (found after the introduction of my kit). I added strips to match the pink and in keeping with the tropical paper. I cut a circle for my title to stand out and used a co-ordinating journal card. 

My photos were taken using panorama setting so I could get the vertical extent of the waterfall.