enjoy yourself {scrapbook challenges}

hello scrappy friends!

i've got a new project to share with you today and this one is based on the latest sketch from SCRAPBOOK CHALLENGES - 

- ENJOY YOURSELF -

and here is sketch #348:

and here are some close ups from my project:

this time i decided to use pattern paper for my background - not my usual style and therefore extra challenging for me. i added dimensional flowers with FABER-CASTELL design memory craft GESSO {i added a few layers with my palette knife} and DONNA DOWNEY "poppies and peonies - mix 5" mask. i coloured the flowers with FABER-CASTELL design memory craft Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils - yelloe and smudged the colour a bit with my fingers.

the chippie is from a bulgarian manufacturer. i covered it with TIM HOLTZ "mustard seed" crackle paint and added two green rhinestones from BO BUNNY surprise collection bling.

the FAMILY chippie is from PRIMA "fairy belle collection" chipboard stickers.

i used SIZZIX "regal edging" strip die and some lace to decorate my page. for the blue birds i used THE CRAFTER'S WORKSHOP "mini flying geese" template and FABER-CASTELL design memory craft Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils - blue. 

i fussy cut the circles by hand using the pattern on one of the collection papers as template. i inked the edges with FABER-CASTELL design memory craft Stamper's Big Brush - brown. i doodled the faux stitches with  FABER-CASTELL design memory craft Journaling PITT® Artist Pens. 

most of the butterflies i fussy cut from the pattern paper. for the background i used also KAISERCRAFT texture clear stamp with Stamper's Big Brush. 

here is a list with some of the products i used on this page:

Art GRIP® Aquarelles: YELLOW

Art GRIP® Aquarelles: BLUE

Stamper's Big Brush Pen: NEUTRAL

PITT® Artist Pens: NEUTRAL

Gelatos® Tool Set

Gesso

Collapsible Water Cup

i hope you enjoyed today's post!

come back soon as i have a little surprise for you! :-)

hugs 'n smiles,
Emmy

the little ones {scrapbook challenges}

hello crafty friends!

it's a new week and we've got a new sketch for you at SCRAPBOOK CHALLENGES.
this is my take on -

"THE LITTLE ONES"

and here is the sketch #340

for this layout i used PRIMA marketing "zephyr"collection. for my background i used two types of masks - a ledger one with TIM HOLTZ "broken china" distress ink and DONNA DOWNEY poppies and peonies mask with modeling paste and  "dried marigold" distress ink pad.

the title is made of PRIMA marketing resist canvas shapes, which i coloured with disress ink. i used MARTHA STEWART "vintage floral" and "doily lace" edge punch to decorate my title block.

for the flowers i used PRIMA marketing mini roses yellow and sugarplum roses {banana colour}. the foliage is made with various dies from MARIANNE design.

i punched the heart with MARTHA STEWART "lace scallop heart" punch.

so, what d you think - are you joining us this week?

i hope to see your creations in the SC gallery!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

HAPPY-go-LUCKY {scrapbook challenges & bobunny}

hello scrappy friends!

the weather is still very cold in HOLLAND and i believe this will be the longest winter ever! 

but despite the cold outside, i've decided to use my summery scrappy stash to create bright SUNNY layouts! and the challenge at BOBUNNY gave me the perfect opportunity to do so! 

this month BOBUNNY is challenging us to create a layout and use the word LUCKY on it. and here is what i came up with - 

HAPPY-go-LUCKY

i used BOBUNNY "barefoot and bliss" paper line and SCRAPBOOK CHALLENGES sketch #338 to create my page.

i used the word LUCKY in my title - this phrase describes ELISE perfectly - she is the happiest, easy going child in the world!

i used TIM HOLTZ' "washer border" die as a background for my title.

i used BOBUNNY die cut paper to create the blue sea background and added a few glimmer glass fishes to complete the scene.

all the stamps are from TIM HOLTZ as well as the swirly die - "vintage flourishes".

the layered chipboard stickers are from WE R MEMORY KEEPERS.

i used TIM HOTZ' "mini ornate" and "urban chic" stamp sets.

the cute sea-horses are made with pattern paper and CUTTLEBUG "from the sea" cutting die. 

i hope you enjoyed my SUNNY layout!

have a fabulous week!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

cuteness overload {DT work for scrapbook challenges}

hello scrappy friends!

another week another sketch at SCRAPBOOK CHALLENGES. and here is my interpretation on it - 

CUTENESS OVERLOAD

and here is this week's sketch #336:

to create my layout i used PRIMA markeing "sun kiss" collection.

i begun with white cardstock, DONNA DOWNEY "hexagon grunge" mask and TIM HOLTZ distress ink pads "tumbled glass" and "shabby shutters". 

i outlined some of the honeycombs with FABER-CASTELL artistic pens to give dimension to my background. 

i used several MARTHA STEWART punches to create the embellishments for my page. i used "garden gate trim" deep edge punch, "doily lace" edge punch, "large monarch butterfly" and "garden butterfly" layering punch.

i used various stamps to colour my background - TIM HOLTZ "nature's discovery", PRIMA markeing "songbird" collection stamp and "sun kiss" clear stamp.

the flocked rub-ons are from PRIMA as well - "alla prima collection". 

for the title i used canvas alphabet letters. the pearls and rhinestones are from FLOURISH WITH A BLING...

as is the pearly swirl - FWAB "grace pearl flourish mango". 

i hope i managed to inspire you a little!

can't wait to see your creations in the SC gallery!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

scrapbook challenges blog hop

hello scrappy friends!

and welcome to SCRAPBOOK CHALLENGES february blog hop!

this month we've got an amazing sketch and loads of prizes to grab!

here is my interpretation of the sketch: 

U & ME

and here is the sketch:  

as you can see the possibilities are endless and you can play with different shapes, borders and elements!

PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES!!!

hop on prize: this is for one person who complete a layout a based on the sketch and links up in the hop on area of the forum. 

 new member prize: given to one randomly selected new member who joins the site over the course of the weekend. 

 instagram tag & win: a small prize given out to one follower and an additional IG user they tag.

so, what do you think? are you hopping with us?

if you followed the right order, you came here from jowilna's blog and your next stop is cathy's blog.

have fun hopping!

and i hope i'll see you over at SCRAPBOOK CHALLENGES!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

new chapter {DT work for scrapbook challenges}

hello lovelies,

i've got a brand new layout to share with you and a challenge to get your creative juices flowing - 

"a new chapter begins"

i based this layout on a quote i found on pinterest:

and here is the challenge - i'm challenging you to create a layout / card / OTP project while using a quote / saying from pinterest on it!

you can find all about the details and the prize at scrapbook challenges. 

the deadline is 11:59 pm PST 31 january 2013.

some close ups and a product information

i begun with PRIMA's pattern sheet, which i altered using modeling paste, TCW "harlequin" mask and PANPASTELS. the black pearly swirls are from flourish with a bling "kate's corner flourish balck". 

i used also FWAB "elise flourish antique brown - latte & brown flowers", PRIMA marketing flowers and tiny alphabet stickers. the cut outs are from PRIMA's  almanac collection. 

for my title i used a saying i found on pinterest. the typewriter is made with TIM HOLTZ die, chipboard, distress ink and embossing powder. i outlined the different element with black marker to give it extra dimension.

as you can see i used quite a lot washi tape as well.

i used TIM HOLTZ' "filmstrip frames" die. i altered the inner part of the 'windows' with PAPERMANIA's  cogs embossing folder, gesso and distress ink pad. 

i hope you like today's post!

i can't wait to see your creations in the SC gallery!

hugs 'n smiles, 

Emmy