Captivated Visions - Live Your Dream

Hello Everyone,

I am a little late posting this. The weekend has been crazy busy - in a good way.😊

Today, I am sharing the latest release from Captivated Visions - Live Your Dream. A gorgeous, soft collection of shades of mauve, petrol blue, coral, rose and a dash of leaf green.  A kit that reminds us to live the life we dream of, and to look within for all that we need.

Make A Wish

Credits

Captivated Visions | Note To Self: Live Your Dream Digital Kit

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=36003&cat=887&page=1

Crystal Livesay | Template: Live Your Dreams

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35999&cat=887&page=1

Wish 

Credits

Captivated Visions | Note To Self: Live Your Dream Digital Kit

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=36003&cat=887&page=1

Crystal Livesay | Template: Live Your Dreams

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35999&cat=887&page=1

The kit and template are available at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Thank you for joining me today.

Captivated Visions - And So It Begins

Hello Everyone,

Captivated Visions has just released their new bundle for the year. I love the colours - they are so fresh and bright - a perfect outlook for the new year ahead.

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35618&cat=879&page=1

Right Now

Credits:

Captivated Visions | And So It Begins Bundle

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35618&cat=879&page=1

Make Your Own Magic

Credits:

Captivated Visions | And So It Begins Bundle

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35618&cat=879&page=1

The Nifty Pixel | Lift It Up V1: Paper Clipping Masks

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35618&cat=879&page=1

The Nifty Pixel | Stamp Stackers: Photo Clipping Masks

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/STAMP-STACKERS-Photo-Clipping-Masks.html

This gorgeous bundle is available at a discounted price all weekend over at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Thank you for popping in today. 😊

Captivated Visions - Negative Thoughts

Hello Everyone,

I hope the jolly season is finding you all merry and happy, and enjoying time with family.

Captivated Visions released this fabulous new collection a week or so before Christmas, and it is currently on sale over at Sweet Shoppe Designs. It's a great kit for affirming some positive thoughts to yourself, or silently calling out for a break from everything. A great addition to any art journal stash.

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35592&cat=877&page=3

Let It Go

Captivated Visions | Negative Thoughts Bundle

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35592&cat=877&page=3

There is a lot in this kit, and I love that I can use most of it for other scrapbooking pages that aren't related to inner emotions and thoughts.  Right now, I am tending to over-think aspects of my life. I have had a lot of disappointment lately, and now I just need to let it go, find the positive, and trust that good will come. 

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. 😊

Captivated Visions - FaLaLaLaLa

Hello Everyone,

Christmas is just around the corner and Captivated Visions has created a gorgeous bundle to get us in the swing with its latest release:

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35311&cat=763&page=1

Christmas 2015

Credits

Captivated Visions | FaLaLaLaLa Bundle

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35311&cat=763&page=1

Captivated Visions | X Marks The Spot [Template]

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35300&cat=763&page=1

Everything in store is 40% off all weekend, with the bundle a massive, 52% off. Fantastic savings.

Hop on over to the store HERE to check out the bargains!

Wishing you all a creative and productive weekend. Thanks for popping in. 😊

Scrapaneers - November Challenge

Hello Everyone,

Scrapaneers monthly challenge is up and running for the month of November. This month the challenge is to use black and white and to include 3 different patterned papers along with a splash of colour.

This is my take:

Hocus Pocus

Credits:

Allison Pennington | Witchy Poo

(some elements re-coloured)

http://the-lilypad.com/store/Witchy-Poo.html

and because I'm in a black, white and yellow mood, I created another layout:

Good Times

Credits:

Captivated Visions | Creme Caramel

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=31154&cat=&page=1

For more information about Scrapaneers, head on over to their site HERE.

Thanks for popping in today. :)

Captivated Visions - A Quiet Place

Hello Everyone,

Bringing another share this weekend with a fabulous kit by Captivated Visions:

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35192&cat=864&page=1

My layout, which uses bits from each kit in the bundle:

This Is My Happy

Credits:

Captivated Visions | Artified Template: Threadbare

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=33028&cat=&page=1

Captivated Visions | A Quiet Place

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35192&cat=864&page=1

The bundle is available as separate kits as well. Check it all out over at SweetShoppe.

Enjoy your weekend. :)

Scrapaneers - October Champions

Hello Everyone,

Every month, Scrapaneers focuses on a new technique or style to improve our digital scrapping. This month, it's all about Digital Appistry:

Using apps to work on our photos then adding them to our layouts.

This is my first layout:

Happy Here

Credits:

Lynn Grieveson Designs | This Life Here (some parts re-coloured)

Scrapaneers | Champions 1610 Layered Template (some parts re-coloured)

Katie Pertiet | Messy Stitched Borders No.2
http://www.designerdigitals.com/digital-scrapbooking/supplies/product_info.php/products_id/12600

My second layout:

Hey You

Credits:

Captivated Visions | Artified 50c Template

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=33025&cat=&page=1

& various bits and pieces from various Captivated Visions kits

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=56&sort=orderby&page=1

Mommyish Stylin' #204 Art Canvas

http://the-lilypad.com/store/CU-PU-Stylin-204.html

Once you start on these apps, it's really hard to stop playing! So much fun and so many possibilities. 

For more information about Scrapaneers and the classes they offer, pop over to their site HERE.

Thanks for visiting. :)

Captivated Visions - Cattified

Hello Everyone,

Captivated Visions has just released a really fun digital kit this weekend, particularly great for any cat lovers, Cattified:

Missy

Credits:

Captivated Visions | Make Your Mark 8

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34536&cat=&page=3

Captivated Visions | Cattified

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=35116

This great kit is available all weekend at 25% off over at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Hope you are all having a wonderful, creative day. :)

Captivated Visions - Silent Battles: Stress

Hello Everyone,

A fabulous new mixed media bundle has been released this weekend by the collaborative team of Captivated Visions and Studio Basic Designs:

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34738&cat=844&page=2

WHAT?

 Captivated Visions and Studio Basic Designs | Silent Battles: Stress

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34738&cat=844&page=2

Captivated Visions | Artified: My Wish For You

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=32485&cat=763&page=1

There is so much in this bundle. I love the inked faces that Captivated Visions has created. To check these out, pop over to Sweet Shoppe Designs:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34735&cat=844&page=1

Thank you for visiting today.

Captivated Visions - Over It

Hello Everyone,

This weekend Captivated Visions has released a fabulous, bright and colourful kit in collaboration with Libby Pritchett, 'Over It':

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34698&cat=843&page=2

Snail Time

Captivated Visions & Libby Pritchett | Over It Digital Kit

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34698&cat=843&page=2

Thank you for visiting today. :)

Captivated Visions - Those Wings

Hello Everyone,

Captivated Visions has released a delicious new collection full of digital mixed media papers, fabulous embellishments, more paper and much desired gesso. Introducing, Those Wings:

 Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34675&cat=842&page=2

Fly girl Fly

Captivated Visions | Those Wings Bundle

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34675&cat=842&page=2

Captivated Visions | Artified: Overspill

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=33027&cat=&page=1

Hope

Captivated Visions | Those Wings Bundle

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34675&cat=842&page=2

Thank you for joining me today. Hoping you all have a creative and productive weekend.

Captivated Visions - Blending Tutorial

Hello Everyone,

Every week, Captivated Visions releases a tip or tutorial on creating digital scrapbooking. This week, it's all about Blending - blending papers and blending modes - to achieve certain effects.
To learn more, please visit the Captivated Visions blog post.

For the tutorial, I created a page that uses many of these techniques. The photo itself is poor quality, I know, but sometimes it just captures that moment.

Girls Only

Credits:

Captivated Visions | Artified: Threadbare

 http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/search.php?mode=search&page=1

Brook Magee, Amanda Yi & Captivated Visions | Toucan Do It

 http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34481&cat=&page=1

Captivated Visions | To Be Continued

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=33796&cat=&page=1

Captivated Visions | Aquarelle

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=33993&cat=&page=1

If you are interested to learn more about my process or any tips and tutorials on blending or other digital techniques, please visit the Captivated Visions blog.

Thank you. 

CSI - Case File 208

Hello Everyone,

I am super happy to announce I am a Special Investigator over at CSI for the month of August. To begin the month and my guest role, there is a gorgeous new Case File to solve:

My layout, of my eldest daughter:

I used a lot of different elements from mainly 3 designers. I will try and include most in my credits:

The Nifty Pixel | CSI 208 Page Drafts Template

The Nifty Pixel | Cosmo Bloom Elements Pack

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/Cosmo-Bloom-Elements-Pack-by-The-Nifty-Pixel.html

The Nifty Pixel | Dreams Come True Elements Pack

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/Dreams-Come-True-Elements-Pack-by-The-Nifty-Pixel.html

The Nifty Pixel | A Tad Torn V1

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/A-Tad-Torn-Vol.1-Clipping-Masks-by-The-Nifty-Pixel.html

The Nifty Pixel | Curate It V2

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/Curate-It-Vol.2-Picture-Framing-by-The-Nifty-Pixel.html

Captivated Visions | Wake Up and Be Awesome Digital Kit 

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34238&cat=&page=1

Captivated Visions | Messy Marks: Dates 2016

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34546&cat=&page=1

Captivated Visions | Aquarelle Digital Kit

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=33993&cat=&page=1

Scrapaneers | Champions Metal Style

http://scrapaneers.com/the-champions-membership/

Katie Pertiet | Tidewater Elements

http://www.designerdigitals.com/digital-scrapbooking/supplies/product_info.php/products_id/16443

Katie Pertiet | Hexa Words No3

http://www.designerdigitals.com/digital-scrapbooking/supplies/product_info.php/products_id/16503

Katie Pertiet | Star Glows No2

http://www.designerdigitals.com/digital-scrapbooking/supplies/product_info.php/products_id/13329

How I solved the case:

Evidence: map print, clouds, filmstrip, buttons

Testimony: Create a numbered list & Inspiration words: go, direction and lost.

This is the monthly challenge, so it is open until August 31. Hope you can join us. Head over to CSI for more info.

Thank you for joining me today. 

Scrapaneers - Birthday Challenge #2

Hello Everyone,

Scrapaneers is turning 3, so are having birthday celebrations all week. YAY! I always like a party! There are great challenges and fabulous prizes all week long. If you are toying with the idea of learning digital scrapping, or even slightly interested in it, head over to the SCRAPANEERS BLOG to learn what Scrapaneers offers, and perhaps even take use of the 35% discount offered all week. It caters for all skill levels.

For Day 2, the challenge is to work with this gorgeous inspiration board:

So much to be inspired by!

I chose the mermaid, the sprinkles on the cake, the pink blossom, the colours on the flags, and I also used the quote:

Unstoppable

Credits:

Captivated Visions | The deepest and darkest ocean

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=31214&cat=&page=5

The Nifty Pixel | Adrift Elements Pack

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/ADRIFT-Elements-Pack.html

The Nifty Pixel | Contact Sheets V.2

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/CONTACT-SHEETS-V.2-Clipping-Masks.html
and bits from various others.

For more information about the challenges, please go to the Scrapaneers Blog.
Thank you for joining me today. :)

Captivated Visions - You Are

Hello Everyone,

Captivated Visions has just released a new fun kit in collaboration with Digital Scrapbook Ingredients titled, You Are:

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34598&cat=840&page=2

My layout:

Hey Little Mister

Captivated Visions | You Are

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34598&cat=840&page=2

Captivated Visions | Artified Template: Unexpected

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=33583&cat=&page=1

The kit is available all weekend at 25% off over at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Thank you for joining me.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Captivated Visions - Messy Marks: Dates 2016

Hello Everyone,

Captivated Visions has just released a set of fabulous and very useful date stamps. I totally love them:

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34546&cat=839&page=2

My layout:

This Moment Remembered

Credit:

Captivated Visions | Template: Make Your Mark 3

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34346&cat=&page=4

Captivated Visions | Messy Marks: Dates 2016

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34546&cat=839&page=2

Captivated Visions | Celeste Digital Kit

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34167&cat=&page=2

Love these date stamps for the added texture. They are on sale all weekend over at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Hope you enjoy a wonderful and relaxing weekend. :)

Captivated Visions - Make Your Mark Templates 5-8

Hello All,

Captivated Visions has just released 4 new fabulous templates:

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34537

I used Template #6 for my layout:

Happy Mind Happy Life

Credits:

Captivated Visions | Make Your Mark Template #6

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34534&cat=838&page=1

Captivated Visions & Meghan Mullens | The Potential of Today

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34430&cat=&page=1

I love the texture on these templates, and they're so fun to work with.

Check them out here: http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34537 where they are on sale this weekend.

Captivated Visions - Toucan Do It

Hello All,

It is so very cold here in the southern part of Australia at the moment. Perfect time to be inside creating. :)

Captivated Visions has just released a gorgeous, fun and colourful kit to brighten your days, Toucan Do It, a collaboration with Brock Magee & Amanda Yi:

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34486&cat=837&page=2

My creations:

Beautiful

Captivated Visions Collaboration with Brooke Magee & Amanda Yi | Toucan Do It

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34486&cat=837&page=2

Please note: Some elements have been re-coloured.

Captivated Visions | Template: Make Your Mark 2

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34347&cat=&page=3

 My Handsome Boy

Captivated Visions Collaboration with Brooke Magee & Amanda Yi | Toucan Do It

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34486&cat=837&page=2

Captivated Visions | Artified Template: Threadbare

 http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=33028&cat=&page=1

Hello You

Captivated Visions Collaboration with Brooke Magee & Amanda Yi | Toucan Do It

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34486&cat=837&page=2

Please note: Some elements are re-coloured (eg: the banner).

Jimbo Jambo Designs | Template: Wax Poetic

http://shop.thedigitalpress.co/Wax-poetic-Templates.html

I made three layouts from this huge kit and there is still so much I didn't use. Fabulous value for money especially the collaboration is on sale this weekend.

Thanks for coming past. Enjoy your weekend.

Captivated Visions - Hip Hip Hooray

Hello Everyone,

I have been offline for a while because of computer issues. Starting playing up again this morning, but hopefully all is and shall continue to be fine.

Firstly I would like to share the latest happy collection from Captivated Visions, 'Hip Hip Hooray':

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34402&cat=&page=3

My first layout:

9

Captivated Visions | Hip Hip Hooray Bundle

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34402&cat=&page=3

Captivated Visions | Template: Make Your Mark 1

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34348&cat=&page=4

Day To Remember

Captivated Visions | Mixed Media Papers

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34400&cat=&page=1

Captivated Visions | Hip Hip Hooray Extras

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34399&cat=&page=1

Captivated Visions | Hip Hip Hooray Mixed Media Set

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34401&cat=&page=1

Captivated Visions | Template: Make Your Mark 3

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34402&cat=&page=3

As my computer was out of action when this last kit was released, I was unable to post this fabulous kit by Amanda Yi and Captivated Visions:

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34309&cat=822&page=1

My children don't have a father or grandfather or any significant male in their lives for that matter, so I decided to create a layout about my son who is the best:

#1 Son

Captivated Visions & Amanda Yi | He's The Best

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34309&cat=822&page=1

The Nifty Pixel | A Tad Torn V.1: Photo Clipping Masks

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/A-Tad-Torn-Vol.1-Clipping-Masks-by-The-Nifty-Pixel.html

Thank you so much for taking a moment out of your day to join me.

Hoping you have a creative day. :)

Captivated Visions - Lakeside

Hello Everyone,

Just a quick post today to showcase the latest colourful collection, Lakeside, by Captivated Visions, available now:

Available here:

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34284&cat=821&page=1

My layout uses a photo from 2014 from when my children and I went for a walk locally. We are really blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the world, and looking at this photo reminds me to take advantage of it more often.

A Perfect Day

Captivated Visions | Lakeside

http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34284&cat=821&page=1

Thank you for joining me today.