Softly, softly with Pink and White Gingham

Hello my friends and welcome to my blog today. This easel card is my April Project for Maja Design

Hello everyone, today I am showcasing another easel card with stacked elements .

One of my fave patterns is gingham check .. especially pink and white … to me there is something very soft and feminine about pink and white gingham. The soft grey ribbon completes the card with the perfect contrast .  Pink and White Gingham 

 I have beautiful memories of some gingham dresses our Auntie made my twin sister and me 

when we were  about 5 years old .

we had 2 gingham dresses, one was blue and white and the other one was pink and white 

with a big bow tied at the back . 

We loved to twirl and dance to music, such fun memories to treasure . 

Dusty Attic items 

Heart Arrows #2 : DA1026

Mini Heart Buttons : DA 0682

 look at those layers!!!!

Sometimes I get a little carried away with my layering and have to remove some of the dies. 

I have such fun watching the height grow and grow !!!

But I have to learn when to stop !! LOL 

the inside of the card is lined with the pink and white gingham

 and I added a delicate piece of chipboard to hold the easel section of the card in place. 

Maja Collections used …

Vintage Autumn Basics / No XVI / No XII …. Vintage Spring Basics / 4^th March Vintage Frost Basics 6^th December . Thanks for popping by to look at my work and

I hope you are inspired to create a card or layout with these stunning papers.  Until next time stay well and big hugz from me x 

 

APRIL BEAUTY - Dusty Attic Project

Hello beautiful scrappers, and a warm welcome to my blog. 

today I am sharing my DA project for April 

showcasing a LO laden with Dusty Attic chipboard .

I felt in a green mood this month 

and found the perfect photo to connect with green/autumn hues.

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to go to Dusty Attic .

 'BEAUTY'

this magnificent photo was taken by Tara of

SIMPLY PHOTOGRAPHIC 

for my title I used the Mini words #2 : DA 0476

Chicken wire Panel : DA 0177

Scrabble hearts : DA 1019

Leafy scroll :  DA 0764

Dusty Attic items used .

Leafy scroll :  DA 0764

Mini words #2 : DA 0476

Chicken wire Panel : DA 0177

Scrabble hearts : DA 1019

Dusty in Colour Pesto : DA0918

Dusty in Colour Navajo White : DA0903

Dusty in Colour Bisque: DA0921

Thanks so much for popping by .

wishing you heaps of happy scrapping 

with these glorious chippies .

love and hugz from Heather x

BEACH HOUSE GETAWAY

BEACH HOUSE  GETAWAY

Hello and welcome, my post today is designing with Maja Design paper collections
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Today I am sharing a thankyou you gift

 I created for some dear friends of ours. 

We stayed at their beach house over at Sorrento, Victoria and had the best time .

THANKYOU GIFT

I love to give our friends a special unique thankyou card as a thank you for their love and friendship. These papers are perfect for a beach/ sailing holiday .

 I created the pocket first and added some strips over lapping on the front added a circle and tied string to secure the circle .

I created 3 tags to pop in the pocket . 

Tag one has 3 gorgeous little chipboard houses with a Pelican sitting on a pole, 
completed by adding a strip of brads along the top  . 

Tag 2 has a thankyou note to our treasured friends .
I wrote a short thank you note on one of the tags …  A special thank you .. 
We had so much fun at your Beach house … you gave us the best time. 
Perfect weather, delicious food, wonderful company, sailing on the high seas.
 Lots of laughs and treasured memories. 
You are both very precious friends to us and there is a special place in our hearts reserved just for you .
Love and Big hugz from Heather and Baden xoxox

 Tag 3 has some stamping and washi tape.

Maja Design papers.

LIFE BY THE SEA COLLECTION ….
Drop the anchor, Sailing, Sailing – bs, Regatta - bs …the West Coast  ….. 
Thanks so much for popping by and do have a look at these papers if you especially want to scrap some seaside holidays , just perfect . 

Thanks so much everyone for popping by and do have a look at these papers if you especially want to scrap some seaside holidays , just perfect . 

until next time , happy scrapping. 

BLOOMS and a BUTTERFLY.

Hello and a very warm welcome to my blog on this glorious Day in April  I am showcasing another card with the divine Damask Collection. Megs Garden   this time I have created an easel card  with the bold and beautiful fussy cut blooms . I added some white and black Rose buds and some open paper flowers. The chipboard frame is half hidden under the layers and a Transparent Butterfly rests gently among the blooms.  BLOOMS and a BUTTERFLY. EASEL CARD

I built the layers and fussy cutting
On a foundation of Black card.

Megs Garden items used 
Blue and cream Damask P6368

 Blue Belle Jardiniere P6380

Off White Open Rose

Mini Rosebuds - White 1cm  Small rectangular Parisian frame More Butterflies NEW 2/14

This darling little butterfly resting among the blooms adds the perfect touch .

I brushed a little Pan Pastel /Black over the tip of the open paper flowers to blend in with the papers.

 the French inspired label and a chippie border strip

 is perfect for adhering at the bottom of the card to hold the easel fold in place .

thanks so much for popping by and checking out my Project    Megs Garden  until next time, happy scrapping x

ANOTHER INTERVIEW

Recently I received a lovely surprise email, from Teresa Isc asking me if I would participate in an interview. She has a great idea to encourage new scrapbookers .  here is a copy of the interview from her blog   CLICK HERE to go to Teresa's blog
Here is what Teresa had to say ...

Today I open a monthly new section, Featured Artists. Scrapbooking arrived recently in Spain and it's getting popular really fast. Sometimes I find a new blog I didn't know and it's like...I can't believe I had not found this before!! So I thought this could happen to other spanish scrappers too, and it'd be useful to feature some of my favorite artists so that people who don't know them can find new inspiration. 
My first feature is Heather Jacob. I suppose all of you already know her and her beautiful works. She makes such amazing and unique layouts and I truly admire her talent. As you probably know, her blog is Art and Life, I love to visit it for inspiration! Besides she's been really kind and has answered a few questions about her work. She's been so kind and her tips are very useful. Thank you so much Heather! 
POST CARD 

How long have you been scrapbooking? 
I began scrapbooking in 2003. 

How would you describe your scrapbooking style? Do you think it has changed over time? 
My style is earthy/grunge with a little shabby chic thrown in. yes my style has changed over time. Today I use Lots more distressing and layering, in the early days my work was really quite flat and neat . Now I add lots of distressing, layers and texture .

Your works are truly unique and easily recognizable, what do you think is your signature style? 
Definitely stitching, layering, distressing, and inks. I do create using monochromatic themes as well. (monochromatic is using one color in various hues ) Do you consider yourself a fast or slow scrapbooker? How long does it take you to complete a layout? 
Hmmmm ! that may vary from day to day. Sometimes a LO comes together really quickly in 4 hours. Another day I may spread it over a few days. On an average I think it would be about 9 hours to complete a LO. That includes choosing the photo, papers , colors etc. My photo is always the main focus for me 
I do tear up LO’s if I am not happy with the way it is progressing, as I find I can spend hours and still not be happy with the end result 

What are the scrapbooking products you can't live without? 
Sewing machine, distressing tool, inks, gesso, top quality paint brushes, masks, Fibre paste, scissors

Could you share 3 or more scrapbooking tips for newby scrapbookers? 
-I like to Choose the photo first and create around the emotion and story behind the photo.
-Decide which colors you want to use and create with colors that blend, compliment and embrace each other
-If in doubt which colors compliment each other, remember the color wheel . It is really helpful to know how the wheel works . I studied the color wheel years ago in art classes , and it is one of the really helpful things to know .A great foundation for any Layout .
-Remember to never compare yourself with others, be inspired but allow Your own style to evolve and grow as you create .
-In my opinion using layering and distressing is not only interesting and fun to do, but it creates intrigue to the reader and texture and uniqueness to the layout 
-Texture is one of the wonderful things I love in scrapbooking. My pages never fit into books these days .. they are too bulky, but I love the texture .
a big thankyou Teresa for asking me to participate with this interview  I do hope I have given new scrapbookers some insights and inspiration  to this fabulous arty hobby called Scrapbooking .

Below are some of my fave Layouts
UNFORGETTABLE

TREASURE THESE MEMORIES

SUMMER 

A FRIENDSHIP CARD 

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thanks for popping by  until we meet again , happy scrapping .

CIRCUS - A Gypsy Life .

Another case ready to solve 

CSI case file #Scrap365-5 

This was such fun. 

bringing back happy memories of my circus adventures as a child 

thanks Debbi for the wonderful inspiration 

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CIRCUS - A GYPSY LIFE 

the large circle is from Dusty Attic chipboard , 

altered with Dusty acrylic paint

Dusty in color Sunshine :DA0905

Dusty in Colour Clear Crackle Varnish :  DA 0900

Dusty in Colour Navajo White : DA0903

 Circle Frame set : DA 0490

EVIDENCE stripes, flowers, buttons, paint, string, triangles, tie something. TESTIMONY  I circled some of my journaling ..
A Gypsy life ... ONCE A YEAR the Ashton travelling Circus came to our little country town. Everyone could feel the excitement building . Us kids would gather together and race down the street to see the clowns the animals and the big tent . I loved it all. The Costumes, the artists, the smells and the music .
my Testimony continues on the back ... Only a certain type of person can ever be showmen and women.
They are restless, they long to see over the next hill,
constantly training and moving from one place to another.
As soon as one show finishes, they pack up and go on,
always restless, always following the sun."
now for a little history...
James Henry Ashton founded the first Australian Circus in the early 1800’s and was first licensed by an act of Parliament in 1851. For his whole life and for generations after, the Ashtons have visited both regional towns and big cities, bringing joy to the people of Australia for over 160 years. For generations, the Ashtons crossed flooded rivers, and deserts, drove through snow-covered mountains, fended off bushrangers, and even traversed where there were no roads to reach the communities who have loved and inspired our family of performers for generations. People came from all around to enjoy Ashton Circus. In the 1800’s, Ned Kelly sometimes watched the show and even had tea with the performers after the show in gratitude.
thanks for looking ,  until we meet again, have fun scrapping xoxo

Romancing the Garden.

Hello and a warm welcome to my blog today I am sharing my April DT project for Megs Garden  showcasing the new Romantic Damask collection   CLICK HERE   to go to Megs Garden. I have created a pocket   decorated with Nestabilities , blooms , ribbon and florist wire . including a Tag in the Pocket, which can be a gift/keepsake for almost any celebration, especially a wedding or anniversary . CELEBRATION TAG in a POCKET

I began with a foundation of white card, 

and then proceeded to add Nestabilities/dies with the Damask Collection

Blue and Cream damask P6368 Blue Belle Jardinere P6380 Damask Labels P6382  ( I used one of the labels to cover the heart)

Mini Rosebuds - White 1cm add a touch of white .

 the tag can be completely removed from within the pocket

and I have left room for a handwritten, personal  note on the back of the tag . 

this is one of my fave quotes I add to a gift card/tag. Gives a warm feeling of Romance and Magic.

 a closie of the stacked/ layering . My stack is completed with a chippie heart  covered with paper and I added some rose buds and blooms,  with some wire twisted  for extra texture.  thanks so much for popping by, happy scrapping x