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 

CLICK HERE to go to Teresa's Blog
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 

DELIGHT .. Dusty Attic April Sketch

Hello and a warm welcome to my blog  Today I am sharing my take on the  DUSTY ATTIC SKETCH  I decided to flip the sketch this month 

'DELIGHT '

I adore this gorgeous photo of Addie,

 a grand daughter of some very dear friends of ours . 

She is such a little cutie , busy working away at her project. beginning with a foundation of white cardstock I have created lots of texture with fibre paste, masking and stamping which all blend perfectly with Dusty Attic chippies and blooms.

Heart Arrows #2

Geometric Panel  Model: DA1037 

the arrows and geometric shape have been painted in white,

 then pink and lastly finished with crackle.

I added the paint and crackle to the Tim Holtz name plate , to blend in with the chippies .

DUSTY ATTIC items used .

Dusty in Colour Clear Crackle Varnish :  DA 0900

Dusty in Colour Navajo White : DA0903

Dusty in Colour Dusty Pink : DA0907

Heart Arrows #2

Geometric Panel  Model: DA1037

thanks so much for popping by and taking a look at my creations.

I love reading your wonderful words you leave me, to breathe in and soak into my soul 

have fun scrapping .

Maja Design April Project - PEACE

Hello and a warm welcome to my blog . 

Beautiful weather here is Australia, a perfect Autumn day . 

A favourite time of the year for me. 

Today I am sharing another layout featuring the Maja Design collection 

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To go to the Maja Design Blog 

to see more glorious artwork 

"PEACE" 

As most of you are aware, I am a nature lover and today I have a layout in the blues and greens showcasing a cluster of glorious driftwood, seaweed and fungus I found on the edge of the ocean on one of our road trips along the Great Ocean Road, a glorious, rugged open ocean, scenic drive along the coast of Victoria.

I have stacked lots of paper Layering, with clusters of chipboard and blooms

 Looking deep into nature fascinates and intrigues me . 

Such intimate detail and captivating elements and tiny living organisms on this rich green piece of fungus. There were tiny little insects moving around through the moist green weed ,

 too small for my camera to detect. 

Nature holds such beauty everywhere.

Maja papers used

Vintage Spring Basics 5th of March, 6th of March, 7th of March, 4th of April, Days to remember, Vintage Summer Basics 1902. 

thanks for poppin by, and I do hope you are inspired to create with these marvellous papers .

until next time , enjoy life x

Case file #116 ready to solve

Loving this dramatic pallette of bold and striking colors 

for more info 

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'REMEMBER' 

 I truly love a bold black background .

To me it seems to set the focus on the photo .

 I added only small touches of red , with brads and buttons .

Singing opens the heart .

 my chipboard title .

EVIDENCE

Music elements, circles, metal, solid black background, buttons, stitching with my sewing machine. 

TESTIMONY

For my journaling I used a song title to inspire me .

"I've got the MUSIC in me !" by Elton John.

One of my fave memories as a child,

 is singing around the piano. 

Such fun times !

thanks for popping by and taking the time to leave me some love .

until next time we meet, have fun.

Notes To Myself

Hello, and a warm welcome to my blog 

Today I am sharing my Dusty Attic March project 

DUSTY ATTIC 

 is the home of enchanting blooms, chipboard, and more.

It is not often I create a layout on myself

so this month I thought why not ??

I love creating art journals, and have been journaling for as long as I can remember .

What great fun I have reading some of my early journals.

Writing thoughts and feelings is a perfect way of showing myself 

 how I have grown and evolved over the years, recording the fun times and the challenging times. 

Remembering all of my journey through life.

On this LO I have created a pocket containing a tag 

with personal notes to myself .

just another Form of

 ART JOURNALING.

NOTES TO MYSELF. 

I love to trim my chipboard and tuck it under my photo and layer with papers.
my technique with the Dusty Attic paint is ...
coat chippies with white..Dusty in Colour Navajo White : DA0903

when dry brush/swipe with Dusty in Colour Dusty Pink : DA0907
sometimes I do add tiny splashes of white over the pink .
that is really a matter of personal taste .

 French Flourish Border : DA0275S

Polaroid frames : DA0932

Leafy Border : DA0577

 Film strip : DA0934

French Flourish Border : DA0275S

above is my pocket containing a tag with notes .

and for a personal touch I added a Mini Heart Button : DA 0682

DUSTY ATTIC MATERIALS

Dusty in Colour Clear Crackle Varnish :  DA 0900

Dusty in Colour Navajo White : DA0903

Dusty in Colour Dusty Pink : DA0907

Film strip : DA0934

French Flourish Border : DA0275S

Polaroid frames : DA0932

Leafy Border : DA0577

Mini Heart Buttons : DA 0682

thanks for popping by and big hugz until next time x

Case file #115 ready to solve

hello and a warm welcome to my blog 

Have a look at this stunning pallette ??

dont you just love it !

I had such fun with this one and I am really happy with the end result !!

thanks so much Debbi for your inspiration week after week .

CLICK HERE 

for more info .

REMEMBER 

Birds on a Branch # 3: DA1003...

I decided to trim the leaves from the branch and scatter them in little clusters

 on my layout .

Dusty Attic Chipboard

Mini Heart Buttons : DA 0682

Cyclone wire DA 0737

Dusty in Colour Navajo White : DA0903

Dusty in Colour Dusty Pink : DA0907

Birds on a branch #3 : DA1003

EVIDENCE Hearts, lace, leaves, flowers, pen work , mixed media background . TESTIMONY  for my testimony I had a go at Free writing  When I was a kid .....  I remember being fascinated by old vintage furniture.   A family friend, would lovingly take "tired old" chairs  and repair/turn them into charming pieces of unique dreamy furniture.  Filled with sumptuous fillings of feather/down and covered with rich velvety fabrics.  They were so comfy and soft as well as stunning specimens of vintage charm ..  I REMEMBER ... his hands were truly dripping with magical energy .
thanks for poppin by and I hope you are inspired to have a go at solving this case . CSI -- COLOR STORIES INSPIRATION  happy scrapping xoxo