Grunge layout.

 I've had this photo since November waiting for the mood to strike me. Now my counterfeit kit is finished I got busy this morning.

It was a group of ATV vehicles I saw in Aruba. I started by inking the edges of the Kraft background paper.I found some grey paper and matted the photo. I also located a few scraps to suit, including a piece of corrugated card. The packet of cogs is from Memory Maze so I inked those and arranged them on my page. I added a large black brad and a slice of wood from a tree die cut. My ATV title was the last thing to go on here.

Lasting Memories

 The current theme at lasting memories  is to use either die cut or stamped alphas.

On this layout I used black and white die cut letters.

I used Kraft as my background then stamped a pattern across my background. There are 2 doileys behind my photo. I added washi tape strips then my title. I finished up with a couple of chalkboard words I had plus some tickets.

Today's efforts

 The last canal layout-leaving the canal). I used 2 Jillybean soup papers and a stencil tag I won. (Just the basic facts). I doodled a border around words on the layout to make them stand out more.

There is also ricrac and washi tape across the bottom This was the B side the other side was bright orange.

Sketches in Thyme plus two others

 

Here's the sketch I used.

I had a second photo of the life ring so cut it out and popped it behind the photo to become one of the circles. Using embroidery thread I stitched through it to look like rope.

The filmstrip is from darkroom door and the wood veneer is from Kaisercraft. I had already made the tag I tucked behind the photo mat. The kaisercraft fish themed collectables were used up on here also.

Background paper is Basic Grey Bow ties. Here's some close ups.

 I also made this layout today, just to use up the canal photos.

Plus this one of the Atrium on the ship. The mini tags were all used on this now, so that completed those. The card with the quote came in handy on here.

More little tags on here plus washi tape and some hearts from the thickers pack.

Craft Rocket

 At Craft Rocket challenges they're having a layering challenge.

I like those because you can use up bits and pieces.

For this card I have4 layers, The yellow then the green floral, then the green vellum and finally the daisy picture and the white rhinestones. I repurposed the sentiment from an old Christmas card.

This will sell for Mother's Day.

Challenge Yourself

 

This is the current challenge at Challenge YOUrself.

I've had this photo of myself since I first stepped on the cruise ship. I walked to the front of the ship and had a Titanic moment! With both hands out in the air and facing the ocean I felt free and happy. (Couldn't believe I was actually there)

I used a chipboard chicken wire square and painted with dark blue and an ochre yellow colour through the same frame. Then I matted my photo and adhered the frame on top of my blue paper.I used 2 tags either side in a pale blue and pink. I also inked around the paper in brighter pink. I added trims on the mat using a border strip in pale orange and ribbon in a darker orange. The spotted card with my title also had 2 different coloured orange dots. That covers all the colours in the palette.

Just for fun, I added a chipboard flower with a dark blue painted flower on top. It was Spring when I went on my cruise so I can justify a flower. It also matches my top. Then I painted wave crests to make the blue look like the ocean.

Everything is straight on here. I had to photograph it outside as the layers are too thick to scan.

Love those pretty papers challenge.

 I've made a floral card this morning. I kept it simple as it is a sympathy card.

I just added a piece of vintage lace under my message. Thought it would be nice for a woman recipient.

I'm entering it at Love those pretty papers challenge

Entering the canal

 Here's another layout of the Camal using 3 photos showing the entrance and the locks.

I used a Becky Fleck sketch that I found on Pinterest.

Time out challenges

 Today I'm making a couple of cards.

The first is for Time Out where the theme is sweet treats.

I found 2 ice creams and orange ribbon to match, so I made this card.

The other two cards were to use up some paper I had. Here they are:

Freaky fast formula

 

Here's the freaky fast formula at The Scraproom.

I used some offcuts plus part of my forged stamped paper on this layout.

The extras came from my kit. So, the journalling tag, the black and red flower, 2 flamingoes, subtitle cut from a journal card. The 6 small squares made a good mat for the top photo.

Throw back sketch at Scrap room.

 

I had 3 photos of the pool at the back of the boat (wake pool).. I used this sketch but had to arrange my 3 photos differently.

Paper Issues Clean Sweep

 Today I made a simple layout for Paper Issues.

I've used the second blue waves paper as they work well with my cruise photos. Then I added a cluster of smaller embellishments from my kit with a sea theme. Also, a flamingo.

The alphas used up the greys and helped use up some blues too.

My photos are from Huatulco which is part of the Mexican Riviera and not far from Acapulco.

AS you can see, there is plenty of blank space top and bottom.

Branding strip colour challenge.

 At Soul scrappers here is the colour challenge.

I used up lots of branding strips on this layout.

There is also 2 button topped chipboard flowers and a journal block in autumn colours.

I was able to use 2 different titles to make my theme.

Sketches in Thyme plus soul scrappers This or that.

 

                                                    Here is the sketches in Thyme sketch

                                                   This is Soul Scrappers challenge

Here's my layout. I turned the sketch sideways.

By using the paler floral paper on top it toned down the brighter floral paper. I matted my photos on another floral paper from my kit. The Kraft circle is also from there.

The pink title and embellishments finished off a pack of 3D stickers and the spoon was a final touch. I used my last star brad plus star washi tape.

Jumpstart sketch at the scraproom

 This is the jumpstart sketch at the scraproom.

I had one photo from my cruise that I've been wanting to scrap since I saw it.

This is Miss Panama. When we were walking through the back streets of old Panama, I happened to see her and asked if I could take a photo. Her dress was hand embroidered and absolutely gorgeous.

I used the colours of red, white and blue for my layout. From my kit as well as the 2 papers I used washi tape, ric rac braid, some tags and embellishments. I added the red hearts from my stash.

Soul scrappers sketch plus bunny challenge.

 

Easter is almost upon us and The scraproom group has a bunny challenge. We need to use an item from each letter.

 B=border punch

U=uniball pen

N=non scrapbooking item

N=nautical

Y=yes please.

I also did my own variation on a sketch from Soul Scrappers