BLOOMS AND BLOSSOMS in THE GARDEN

Hello friends, it's my turn today over at
Megs Garden 
showcasing the delectable Summer's Dance and Summer's day collection .
perfect for my love of nature .
Featuring an Altered title using gesso and Tim Holtz crackle paint .

'BLOOMS' 

photo sourced from Tumblr

These new papers are such a delight to work with and I decided to compliment them with some roses and blooms and a photo to match .

I have used green cardstock to tone in with the Summer papers and inked random sections with a mask and stamping and gesso .

The leaves are diecut with Cottage Cutz /leafy foliage  :
 using a combination of The Summers Dance and A Summers day papers .

The heavenly  velvet flowers and the magnificent paper roses are just the perfect match
 for these summery papers.

I have added some 2Crafty chipboard leaves and blossom branches blended among
 this precious velvet and paper flowers cluster .

The title BLOOMS has been altered.
PROCESS 

Firstly  glue chipboard title to the page.

Brush with gesso .

When dry add some Versa color ink.. sage and rose .

Next step add some Tim Holtz crackle paint and allow to dry.
Very simple process creating a dramatic effect and lots of fun.

Stamp with a background stamp for dimension and interest .

( I used the chicken wire Kaisercraft acrylic stamp)

Megs Garden items used .

Buds of May

P6335

A Summer's Day

P6333

Summers's Dance

P6337

Forget me not - antique purple

Fn035

Mini Rosebuds - pale pink 1cm

gt-pp

Off White Open Rose

Thanks for popping by and hope you are inspired to have a play with these divine summery papers.

Hugz from Heather x

CASE FILE #63 READY TO SOLVE

This week the palette is extra divine 

my kinda colors . 

EVIDENCE

Flowers, pearls, tape measure, vintage elements,

 metal, numbers, lace, tag, sewing

TESTIMONY 

' French lace '

I have been collecting vintage lace for years.

I like to include it in my scrapbooking

especially in my mini books and journals 

This has been one of my very fave cases to solve, loved it. 

Pop over to CSI to be inspired and join in the fun .

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thanks for dropping by my little blog and for leaving me some 

beautiful words for me to read and digest 

big hugz .. mwaah to you all xox

GUEST DESIGNING FOR SCRAP AFRICA

Firstly I am so honoured and delighted to be guest designing  here at Scrap Africa.

Thank you so much Denise for inviting me .

Here is what Denise had to say ..

For this challenge, we have an exceptional creator and I am sure that many of you will know her and also recognise her signature style.

 Our VERY special guest designer this month, is the super Heather Jacob.

This is perfectly, perfect in every way!!!! Super stunning and so amazing...and all cardstock!

I so love Heather's style and am totally in awe of her amazing talent! ;-)

such wonderful words about me Denise ... thanks so much you warm my heart xo

NOW TO THE CHALLENGE :

Use only plain card stock, NO patterned papers. But you are asked to use at least 3 colours of card stock or more if you want to...and these you can alter by stamping or embossing, whatever way you want to.

DENISE says : Now Heather has 2 layouts to share with us.

 One that she did when she started scrapping 2004 and one from the present.

 Firstly, let's have a look at the "old" one.

' ICE-CREAM '

This layout above was created in 2004, when I using cardstock only on all my pages .

My style has certainly evolved over the years !!!! 

 And there is also amazing diecuts and masks available for scrappers today, 

creating a scrapbook heaven .

I think I am very brave showing you all this 'OLDIE ' layout .

'JOURNAL' 

 MY PROCESS 

I used a background of white cardstock , trimming one inch from one side.

Lay this over two layers of of cardstock / purple card and grey card.

Trimming each piece to allow some to show both  sides.

Distress each layer and machine stitch together .

Cut strips of taupe, purple, celaton, turquoise green , grey, black and border punch two strips.

Layer these and add diecut leaves, “cottage Cutz/foliage”, flowers, add some bling brads, clock, circle sticker/string , chipboard inked in, Versa color ink / atlantic blue .

Use a mask on white background, Versa color / Celaton, and Atlantic.

Randomly Stamp with Versa color /black .

Add title and doodling .

My 9  colors are all from Kaisercraft cardstock

Pale grey, dark grey, black, white, purple, turquoise, taupe, smokey grey, celaton.

Enjoy creating with cardstock.

how about popping over to

 SCRAP AFRICA 

to be inspired by all the magical art from the design team 

this challenge is fun. 

hugz to you all 

Heather x

GUEST DESIGNING AT

 13Arts

Here is what the beautiful Ayeeda had to say about me .. insert 'Blush'  

Hi! Today I am honoured to introduce you one of my favourite artist - she is not only amazingly talented woman - her works make everyone's heart bit faster, but she is also one of the kindest and warmest persons I know. It is my great pleasure to invite you to look of this stunning page she created with Frosted Life papers. Heather will be our guest in April too:)

Thank You Heather for being our Guest Designer 

and for creating such an amazing page for us.  

Ayeeda xox

'LOVE' 

 These papers are designed by Ayeeda and they are perfect for mixed media .

I had such fun adding lots of Gesso and Texture paste to these 

divine pastel pinks/soft greys and heavenly blues .

thanks so much Ayeeda for having me.

I thoroughly enjoyed myself creating this layout .

The stunning photo was taken by Tara of 

SIMPLY PHOTOGRAPHIC 

thanks for popping by and why not head over to

 13Arts

and be inspired by the exquisite works from the design team .

Thanks for taking the time to leave some words for me to read and digest . 

big hugz to you all xo

case file #62

ANOTHER CASE 

ready to solve .

this time the talented Em Stafrace created a sketch to follow 

'LOVE @ DESTINY '

 2Crafty chipboard .

EVIDENCE 

Fabric, circles, wood, tone on tone .

TESTIMONY 

Twin sisters by chance, friends by choice . 

Our life journeys have been quite different but the bond of a twin is forever .

We were 20 years of age in this pic, just messing around and having fun in a photo booth 

way back in time .. fun memories xox

pop over to CSI for more info on the challenge

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thanks for popping by and have a great weekend 

hugz to each of you x

IN THE PINK

Hi everyone, 

MY TURN OVER AT GREEN TARA 

CLICK HERE 

and I'm feeling in a PINK mood today.

' ME '

I clustered the roses, rose buds and velvet leaves around the altered
metal plate , adding a tiny piece of muslin for interest.

I created a pocket containing tags with hidden journaling about me,

and added some of my fave affirmations I use everyday.

I love to dry brush the chipboard with gesso using a small brush.

Dry brushing Process:

Add a tiny amount of gesso on a dry brush and swipe across the chipboard in a swift motion.

Green Tara Items

1cm Mini Rosebuds Ivory
CODE: FDV025Iv

Ivory Roses 2cm 
CODE: FDR006Iv

3cm Ivory Roses 
CODE: FDR024Iv

**NEW** Velvet Leaves 3cm Burgundy 
CODE: XL266BurgP

**NEW**Camellia 8cm Paper flowers Cherry 
CODE: XF9219Ch

Other materials used : Maja Papers, Kazzazz, MME , 

Imaginarium designs chipboard, gesso, Tim Holtz metal name plate, muslin.

'CELEBRATE '

CELEBRATE CARD

I love making cards to add with a gift

 and my fave at the moment is Stacking die cuts ,

 lots of them, with the perfect addition of a Green Tara flower .

I fold the paper in thirds, adding strips of paper and tissue tape  on the right hand edge.

Fold a circle around the edge and add some decorative chipboard , lastly add a text stamp .

I used Celebrate.

They Are fun to create and a handy way to use up scraps of left over paper from a layout .

 **NEW** Sakura 5cm Silk and Pearl Flowers Dusky Pink 12 pcs 

CODE: XF9221DP

**NEW** Velvet Leaves 3cm White
CODE: XL266Wh

Other materials used –

Maja papers,2Crafty  chipboard, Tim Holtz tissue tape,

 Stamping up stamp, Spellbiders diecuts.

AND MY FINAL PINK LAYOUT 

'REMEMBER THIS' 

I adore this large bloom , rich in color and design .

It truly stands alone in perfect magnificence .

 Laurel 8cm Silk and Organza Flowers Burgundy/Red 

CODE: XF9218BR 

REMEMBER TO VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE 

HERE 

Bye for now and hope you are inspired to use these delish

 blooms on your work.

 Hugz from me x

FEELING GRUNGY AGAIN and A SKETCH

MARCH AT KRAFT IT UP

THIS MONTH OUR CHALLENGE IS BOUGHT TO YOU BY SCRAP FRIENDS,

 ANGELA HAS CREATED  A STUNNING SKETCH TO USE...

I decided to flip the sketch 

'AGED '

 love this new Base Coat collection from Kaiser .

 Imaginarium designs chipboard 

this sketch is just divine and you have until 31st March to complete this challenge 

interpret the sketch however you see it .

CLICK HERE 

to be inspired 

have fun 

hugz from heather xoxo

GOING GRUNGE - Finnabair Style

CSI Case File #61 is ready to solve

loving these colors , yummo .

for more information 

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here is how I solved the case 

'MY WISH' 

THIS LAYOUT 

is very much influenced by 

Finnabair of Poland 

I just adore Finn's work and was lucky to attend her classes in Darwin 2012 

and again here in Adelaide ...next week Wednesday 6th March .

cant wait .

EVIDENCE

fabric,buttons, string. gold accents

TESTIMONY 

From the age of 5 I knew I wanted to be a hairdresser .

 I affirmed each day for years, visualising myself owning my own salon.

Visualisation is a very powerful tool .

At age 22 our wish came true .. we opened our first salon.

This was to be the first of seven salons. we chose the name "SALON GEMINI " 

this next  section is written on the back of my layout 

My twin sister "Laine" and I , had a long and successful career 

with many adventures along our journey.

Meeting a huge number and varied array of people.

I wouldn't change any of it .

 I truly feel blessed to have chosen something I love and 

going to work every day was a pleasure and a joy .

Wonderful memories indeed .

why not pop over to

 CSI 

and be inspired to have a go at solving this case 

have a great weekend and enjoy the journey 

hugz from me xoxoox