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step-by-step.. creating layers with scraps

My final ScrapFriends tutorial was published recently, so I thought I'd go ahead and share it here too...

I tend to keep all my paper scraps..even the tiny ones because they are just perfect for adding texture and layers to pages.. here are most of the items I've used, many of which are available in the ScrapFriends shop..

to start off roughly work out the design by layering the scraps together..if needed you can cut them to size. I've cut some v's out of a few to sit below the photo and also hand-cut some cameras and feathers..

the next step is to add some gesso with a palette knife and spray around the edges with a white mist, adding a few splatters as well..

then stick down the layers, 'teasing' up the corners a bit here and there..

add some embellishments and hand cut pieces..

I've also added some washi into the layers.. first I cut the washi in half lengthways and added it under the layers for a more subtle look..

and finish with some ink splatters and stamping, title and journaling

here are a few details..

as always, thanks for stopping by..
Gx

vintage ♥ at KIU

there's another fabulously fun challenge up at Kraft it Up this month.. and the theme is vintage! Of course you can interpret vintage however you like and I guess my layout could be described as 'modern vintage'.. Modern in the use of colour and technique but still incorporating vintage elements including quite a few items that I've had in my stash for many years!

just love the JBS tag, and vintage label..and the gorgeous little pearl flowers came from D-Lish Scraps.. For the background I've used pieces of vintage dress pattern and gesso.. 

I've also used a JBS stencil and SODAlicious stamps with white ink to add a few highlights..and added a wood veneer heart which I stained with distress ink..

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I hope you can join in the challenge.. and check out more inspiration from the DT which will be up on the blog tomorrow.. Gx

JBS centipede challenge layout..

There's a fun challenge happening on the JBS forum this month which is guarateed to get your creative juices flowing check out all the details here

I've scrapped the 'take a walk' challenge about my girls walking to Cradle Mountain here in Tasmania..it was a challenging walk for them but the views were spectacular and they were so pleased when then got to the top..

I've used lots of JBS goodies on this one, some old, some new including the flatbacks, modern mercanitle paper, leaves and washi..

the circles are from the backdrops 1 digital cut file which can be found here

I hope you can join in a challenge..or 2 or more!..
have a fabulous week ahead!
Gxox

oops ~ better late than never..

For some reason I overlooked sharing this one..it was form KIU's March challenge, which was a very cool sketch from Angela at ScrapFriends..

I've used lots of Studio Calico Darling Dear on this one, along with some recycled tissue paper from Paper Issues, washi from PaperVine and a Kaisercraft stamp..

wishing you a creative weekend coming up..with the cold and wet weather we're having I know that's what I'll be up to!
Gx

inspired..

I've used Kasia's fab sketch on this one and wanted to create a colourful and detailed layout of my daughter;s artwork and the April Citrus Twist kits were just perfect..I've used the main, add-on and embellie kits here..

loving the Maggie Holmes fabric frames for the details and texture and I've wound some twine from the kit packaging around the Dear Lizzy flair...

the sweet butterly embellie was made by fellow CTK DT Angie and I think these woodgrain thickers might be my fave ones yet!

Thanks so much for stopping by,..I'll be sharing another CTK layout very soon..
take care, Gxox  

KIU...don't throw it out ;)

Kraft it Up has such a fun challenge going at the moment..to use some recycled product packaging on your layout!.. now that's something we all have oodles of!... so really hope you can have a go!..here is what I came up with..

I've used a glassine bag which had Evalicious flair inside, and a kraft chevron bag from Citrus Twist.. and the groovy packaging from Studio Calicio veneer shapes.. 

a great thing about recycling pretty bags on your layout is that you can put some hidden journaling inside..as I did on this layout..I wrote a message to my beautiful girl ;)

The thickers above were a plain white and I coloured them a cool lime using ink and markers.. I love how the marker has roughed up the edges a bit..

take care, Gxox

CTK sneaks and special offer!

Once again the Citrus Twist kits have blown me away with amazing colours, pattern and texture..here are a few sneaks of what I've created with the main, add-on and embellie kits..

The big reveal will be happening on the CTK blog on the 12th but just check out these sneaks!

the main kit.. 

add-on kit..

embellie kit..

..and project life

the good news is Citrus Twist are running a special offer this month ~  sign up for a 3-month subscription you’ll get a $5 Citrus Twist gift certificate to use towards kit add-ons and the Citrus Twist store. When you sign up for a 6-month subscription you’ll get a free set of thickers and a $10 Citrus Twist gift certificate
For more details head over to the announcment on the CTK blog..

Hope you can check back on the 15th so see my first layout based on the Sunday Sketch..
bye for now
Gx 

guest designing at PDCC

Hi there...this week I'm guesting at the Play Date Cafe and I got to use this gorgeous inspiration..

I really love the natural colours and textures, here's my layout..

I've used lots of JBS goodies in this layout including recent release stamps; 'dictionary' and 'canning jar'

So you may have guessed the sponsor for this challenge is Jenni Bowlin Studio!

 and just check out the amazing prize on offer..

I hope you can join in by linking up your card or layout on the PDCC Blog post

thanks for stopping by and have fun! 
Gina xox 

scattergories @ jbs

hi there..I thought I'd share this layout I created for a challenge at JBS called 'Scattergories' 
I chose the letter 'G' for this one..and have included things such as; gold, green, grey, girl, globe paper, gems, Glitz, grid paper, graph paper and glimmer mist.. 

for the background I used an exclusive JBS stencil, spraying glimmer mist through it in a couple of spots then reversing and printing with the excess mist.. 

and there's another fun challenge happening at the JBS forum right now 'CalvinBall'..check out all the details here!

Bye for now, Gina x

citrus twist shares...

Hi! I have a few creations this month using the gorgeous main, add-on and embellie kits..the combination rich and soft colours are so easy to work with..and as always the exclusive CT stamps and handmade embellies add that unique touch.. 

this layout was made using Kasia's sketch..

I shared a tutorial on the CT blog here with a few tips on how I make the white paint splatters..

love the doily paper from the add-on kit and SC wood veneer alpha!

and my final layout..

I've used lots of bits and pieces from the embellie kit..including this cute AC camera flair :)

and  for this simple birthday card I've used the cute MME sticker, papers, doily paper and more wood veneer alpha..

Thanks for stopping by..hope you're having a creative weekend! 
Gx 

It's time to hop again..

Welcome to Paper Issues “Let's Have a Crafting A{flair}” hop!

You should have arrived here from Carol's blog
 If this is your first stop, be sure to head over to Paper Issues to start at the beginning!

 Here's my layout using a PandaEIGHT flair from their cute 'Phrases & Arrows' set..

Thanks for hopping with us today..Next up on the list is Heather
Please don't forget to also: 

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5 lucky blog hoppers will win a set of Panda Eight Flair. The details are on the Paper Issues blog. 
..and PandaEIGHT is also offering readers 20% off on any purchase in the shop until March 23..just use the code: PAPERISSUES20

Thanks for stopping by and happy hopping!
Gina x

a few sneaks and PaperHAUS hop winner!

Hi, thanks so much to all the wonderful hoppers..I loved reading your comments and a warm welcome to my new followers..I really appreciate it!

So without further ado the winner of my RAK is....

     Danielle Higginbottom-Brown 

REPLY 03 MARCH 2013 AT 10:39 PM

CONGRATS Danielle! Please email me at: grodgers@internode.on.net so I can get your prize in the mail :)

Now for some sneaks of projects I will be sharing very soon..

Wishing you a lovely and creative week ahead! 

Gxox