Tangie Baxter & Co - Art Journal Caravan - January Challenges

Hello Everyone,

Over at Tangie Baxter & Co,, Tangie has resurrected her Art Journal Caravan program, which I am super happy about it. It's an art journal journey that you can use as digital, or traditionally. I followed it in 2011, 2012 and part of 2014. This month, I decided to enter 2 of the 4 challenges available. The theme is 'Uncaged' and Tangie has generously provided many goodies to play with as part of the membership. I just LOVE the colours and images she has created for this program.

Go HERE for more info

This layout is for Challenge #3, incorporating the colours from the tinted fragments part of the challenge:

Credits:

Tangie Baxter | AJE Bright Spots; Spinning Daydreams Digital Kit

Tangie Baxter & Rebecca McMeen | Uncaged Graffiti

My second layout is for the January Challenge for which I changed the colours of a brush, added the quote, and added something from the January Grab Bag:

Credits:

Tangie Baxter | Uncaged Kit (Grab Bag); Uncaged Collage Sheets; Uncaged Brushes & Stamps No.1

Tangie Baxter & Rebecca McMeen | Uncaged Graffiti

Over these past school holidays, I have been studying and I have lost motivation to keep going. I created these layouts to remind myself that I just need to push myself through this phase and the end will be here soon. When it's all done, I will be able to fly.

Thank you for coming past. Hope you are enjoying your day. :)

CSI - #188

Hello all,

CSI currently have a bold and bright challenge on with a great sketch/template from Em Stafrace of The Nifty Pixel:

And this is my take on it:

MY BOY

 Credits:

Amanda Yi | You Are Fabulous

 Scotty Girl | This & That

Just Jaimee | StoryTeller January 2016

Studio Basic and Two Tiny Turtles | Choose Happy

The Nifty Pixel | Rosette Ready

I solved the case as so:
Testimony: Stripes, animal, ribbon, buttons, triangles
Evidence: 'My Boy' is the title of a song by Elvis Presley; Inspiration word, 'party' is in the journaling.

If you would like to pick up the template to play along, pop over to The Nifty Pixel blog.

Thank you for coming. Hope you are enjoying your day.

Amy Wolff - January Challenge

Hello Everyone,

I decided to enter another challenge, this time using Amy Wolff's digital products. It is to be linked to one of the challenges from the Lilypad's MOC4 challenge. I chose to link to the January 2 challenge: 'Listers Gonna List', which meant I had to include a list on my layout:

You

Credits:

The Nifty Pixel | Page Drafts Template Bloomin' Lovely

Amy Wolff | Fresh Air

Amy Wolff | Renewal

Amy Wolff | Messy Marvins 5

Amy Wolff | Messy Marvins 6

Amy Wolff | Sassy Pants

Amy Wolff | 8:30am

Amy Wolff | A Little Damaged.

I chose to do a layout of my son and list 8 things about him. We were on our way to a school performance and he had to wear these 3D glasses as part of his performance. They look massive on his lil' face.

Hoping you all have a great day.
Thanks for coming by. :)

Scrapaneers - Champions Challenge

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all enjoying this festive season.

Every month over at Scrapaneers, there is a challenge based on a theme. This month revolves around, 'The Reflective Spirit'. Some new techniques I learnt at Scrapaneers 'Champions', includes double exposure and reflective text. I was playing around and this is what I came up with:

This layout was super fun to create. This photo is of my children fooling around with some glasses and blow-up microphones they received from a party bag, and I just love it. It was a lucky snap.

To start with, I 'Googled', 'rockstars on stage' and found the image of a black silhouette crowd against the gorgeous blues/greens of lights. Perfect. I then blended my photo into it, and made the rest of the layout black. I added another photo, but as is, it was too white against the rest of the layout, so added a photo filter to soften the white and give a bluey/green tint. The scatter/frame is from Flergs - Urban Grunge which I re-coloured and then used Flergs - Wild Boyz glitter alpha and star element for the title to which I added a reflection (love this technique). Lastly, I added some extra sparkle from Rosey Posey - Needful Things.

Thank you for popping in. Hope you are enjoying a wonderful day.

Scrapaneers - Digital Art Dolls

Hello all,

Over at Scrapaneers, there is a class titled, Digital Art Dolls:

I have been eyeing it off for a while and was so curious, I had to take it. I was up 'til 2am last night/this morning, working on a 'doll'.

Here is my first effort for which I have also made an art journal page:

Credits:

Cilenia Curtis | Don't Wait

Captivated Visions | Saffron

Captivated Visions | Creme Caramel

Although it took a while, I learnt a lot and enjoyed the process.

Scrapaneers is a great place to learn and grow your digital skills. pop over HERE to check out all their classes.

Wishing you all a safe, bright and Merry Christmas filled with love and joy.

Scrapaneers - November Champions

Hello Everyone, 

This month over at Scrapaneers, November Champions is all about: Out of Pocket, focusing on pocket style scrapping. I don't do a lot of pocket scrapping but I think it could quickly become a new love. This month as well, there are some gorgeous layered templates as part of the subscription which I am looking forward to playing with. But for now, my layout using this month's Champions kit:

Remember

Credits

Little Lamm & Co | Anthology

Amy Martin | Template: Helper Grids

Just Jaimee | Story Teller Kenner

Just Jaimee | Story Teller April 2014

Forever Joy | Dandelion Days

Forever Joy | Believe

Laurie Ann | La Vie En Rose

If you are the slightest bit interested in Digital Scrapping, have a look over at Scrapaneers to get an idea of what is on offer with regards to learning, or if you are seasoned, there is still plenty of classes to extend one's skills.

Thank you for popping in. :)

Tangie Baxter & Co - Art Journal Pockets Nos. 4 & 5.

Hello Everyone,

Every month, Tangie Baxter & Co release two challenges for Art Journal Pockets and give a free sheet to work on as a bonus.
I'm going to work a little backwards and start with Challenge No.5: Collage.
This is the free sheet you can download, print off and work with if you like:

I decided to go hybrid and printed it off, working on it, adding bits of paper and paint:

Credits

Tangie Baxter | Art Journal Sheet No. 136

It was really enjoyable to get my paints 'inky' again after such a long time not doing so. I cut these into the little pocket sizes and worked on them individually. I love working on this smaller size, it's much easier to pick up and do. Then I placed them on cardstock, re-arranging their original order, and stitched in-between. I did this only because I don't have plastic pockets on hand.

Challenge No 4: A Day In The Life Of You.
The sheet on offer for free:

And my digital page:

Credits

Tangie Baxter | Art Journal Sheet No. 120

Tangie Baxter | Art Journal Sheet No. 136

Tangie Baxter | Mint To Be

Tangie Baxter | Melt Springs

Tangie Baxter | Art Journal Bag 1

Rebecca McMeen | Biscuit Art Doll

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Elements

And finally, an Art Journal Pocket (Digital) that I did just for fun last month, that went in The Gallery:

Credits

Tangie Baxter | Thought Patterns

Tangie Baxter | Tangie Bundle No.14

That's it for today. Thank you for spending a moment with me. Please pop over to read more about Art Journal Pockets HERE and play along with one or both of the challenges HERE.

Hope you have a creative day. :)

Scrapaneers - The Art of Photographs: 1

Hello fellow scrappers,

At the moment, I am taking a class, The Art of Photographs by Amanda Taylor over at Scrapaneers:

[click HERE to be taken to the site for more information]

I have just completed Module 1 which has been wonderfully inspiring and totally enjoyable.

There were a few concepts covered, but I have chosen to play with the idea of using word art as a photo mask, as so:

boy

Credits: Background paper: The Nifty Pixel (Passion Play - Solid Papers); Elements: Flergs (Wildboyz - recoloured).

I decided to use the simple word, 'boy' and surround it with descriptive words of my son, or things that he likes. He didn't want the word, 'procrastinator' on there, but it is him at the moment (am hoping it is a phase!).

If you ever consider trying your hand at digital scrapping, or want to improve your skills, be sure to head over to Scrapaneers where there are plenty of classes to choose from.

Hope you all enjoy a productive weekend.:)

Scrapaneers - October Champions

Hello Everyone,

The latest Champions has just been released over at Scrapaneers. By the way, have you seen their new look website? I love it, it's so easy to use, and it's clear, bold and truly reflects their professionalism.
Anyway, October Champions is all about the Fear Factor. Doing something that gets you out of your comfort zone. It's a little scary to make that jump and leap off the edge, but at the same time, it is really thrilling to do so. The world widens and new possibilities emerge.

My layouts this month encapsulates techniques that I had never tried before. I had no idea what I was doing, but the more I played, the more I was enjoying myself and the fear started dissipating.

My first layout:

Everyday Magic

Credits: 

Valorie Wibbens | Autumns Magic

Amanda Yi | You Are Fabulous

Additional Brushes | Just Jaimee, Dawn Inskip

I really love this photo of my eldest daughter so wanted to showcase a large version. The new techniques I used related to the layering of papers and using different modes to create different effects. More details are in the Champions Companion Book (for which you need to be a member of Champions to access).

My second layout is of my son. He LOVES anything and everything to do with Star Wars, so it was inspired by this passion of his.

May the force be with you

Credits:

Images taken from the web

Amanda Yi | You Are Fabulous

Valorie Wibbens | Autumns Magic

Lori Davison | Watch Out For The Moon

It feels very strange to not add any embellishments to the page. I tried - for hours! (Well, so it seemed.) But nothing worked, so this alone is out of my comfort zone. Also, my son wasn't holding a light-saber when I took the photo, I found one on the web and added it. I love that about digital scrapping. :)

For more information about Champions and other digital classes, please head over to Scrapaneers.

Thank you for coming by.

I appreciate your comments. :)

Tangie Baxter & Co - Art Journal Pockets: Challenge No.2

Hello all,

Today I would like to share Challenge No.2 from the Art Journal Pocket [AJP] monthly challenges held at Tangie Baxter. To learn more about Art Journal Pockets, please pop over to Tangie Baxter & Co.

This challenge is titled, 'Two Part Animal'. The freebie that you can download and use (or not) is available HERE:

I chose not to use the freebie this time, and created this:

Credits

Tangie Baxter | October 2015 Grab Bag - Spinning Dreams

Rebecca McMeen | The Zebra Diaries

Rebecca McMeen | October 2015 Grab Bag - Crispin

The challenge is on all month. Print out the free pdf and have a play. :) 

Thank you for visiting.

Tangie Baxter & Co - Art Journal Pockets: Challenge No.3

Hello Everyone,

I am super happy to announce I am now a member of the Art Journal Pockets Creative Crew for Tangie Baxter & Co. Never heard of Art Journal Pockets (AJP)? This might explain....

Art Journal Pockets are created by using nine 2.5x3.5" cards (placed in a trading card sheet protector) to compose one larger art journal page. It's a fabulous, mixed-media mash up of art journaling, pocket letters & artist trading cards. You can create Art Journal Pockets for yourself or to trade with friends!
(taken from Tangie Baxter & Co website).

To find out more, please visit the site HERE.

Every month, they hold two challenges, as well as a gallery just to share your makes. You don't have to post your AJP's, but there is an option to send and receive if that is what you would like. You can check it out HERE.

This month, I'm working a little backwards and chose the second challenge to work on first, the theme being, 'A World of Octobers'. With each challenge comes a free pdf that holds all the 9 backgrounds that you can use (or not - it's not a stipulation). Here is what is on offer this month:

To download, please go to the site HERE.

And this is what I created:

Credits, mainly from:

Tangie Baxter | Bestiary of Beesies
Tangie Baxter | Melt Into Springs
Tangie Baxter | Abounding
Tangie Baxter | Abounding Splatters
Tangie Baxter | Oli and Phaunt
Tanige Baxter | Items from The Vault
The Nifty Pixel | Cadaverous Charm Digital Kit

My spread is digital, but it doesn't need to be. Print off the pdf and add your own bits and pieces, then enter the challenge. I hope you find you enjoy creating these little cards as much as I do and are able to join us. :) 

The Nifty Pixel - New Releases

Each week, The Nifty Pixel releases some new products at the DigiChick and as they are a new release, they are 30% for the next few days. This week are some fabulous essentials for all digital scrappers:

[click on images to be taken to the store]

My layout, which holds a photo of my grandparents in the 1930's:

All products used are from The Nifty Pixel, mainly from:

Passion Play

Cosmo Blooms

Passport to the World Vol.1

Gesso Goodness Vol.1 

Thank you for visiting! :)

Scrapaneers - September Champions

Hello all,

Each month at Scrapaneers, within the Champions membership, there is a fantastic release of techniques to learn, videos, a kit and usually some templates and/or styles. It's great value for the whole bundle and I am learning a heap! I love it!

This month, the focus is on paint and paint effects. When I do paper layouts, I love adding paint to my work and as such, want to add this same effect on my digital layouts. The kit this month is from Amanda Yi, 'You are fabulous'. Colourful, bright and happy:

My layouts, attempting some paint effects:

Fabulous

Amanda Yi | You Are Fabulous Digital Kit

Amanda Yi | You Are Fabulous Paints

Dawn Inskip | Slovenly Brushes

Just Jaimee | Gelato Brushes

Katie Pertiet | Watery Spot Brushes

Sweet Moments

The Digital Press | See You In September Digital Kit

The Nifty Pixel | Pick Your Destiny Digital Kit - Borders

Katie Pertiet | Splatters No.2

Katie Pertiet | Watery Spots

Kara Dudley | Shape Shifters - Squares

This month also, my top layout, 'Fabulous' is one part of four layered templates downloadable for Champions members. Seriously, there is so much offered as part of the membership, it is a must have if you are a digital scrapper, or wanting to learn. To find out more, please go HERE.

Thank you for popping by. :)

The Nifty Pixel - Designer Spotlight Challenge

Hi all,

The amazing and very talented Em Stafrace of The Nifty Pixel is this month's current designer featured over at The DigiChick. To read more about Em, please go HERE to the DigiChick forum.

You will also be able to pick up the freebie that is being offered for the challenge:

[click on the image to be taken to the DigiChick]

And my layout, using all The Nifty Pixel products:

Cloud 9

The photo is of my eldest daughter and myself. I wanted children since I was a child myself, so was over the moon when I finally had my first of what was to be three children. The photo was taken just over 9 years ago. It's hard to believe so much can happen within that time.

Thank you for coming by. :)

CSI - Case File #176

Hello all,

CSI have released their fortnightly challenge - #176 and I'm happy to say I'm a Special Investigator for this interesting challenge:

My layout:

the VIOLIN

I am slowly working my way through my family heritage photos. This photo is of my mother (although I'm sure she wouldn't like to be considered, 'heritage') and although it is a little blurred, I still love it because it's very meaningful to me.

I solved the case as so:

COLOURS: I used all the colours

EVIDENCE: music elements, animals, stitching, spiral notebook punch, flourishes.

TESTIMONY: Inspiration word: music

Journaling reads: This photo was taken in 1964 at the beginning of your university studies.  You graduated with a Bachelor of Music. Here you are, holding a Guarneri violin, made in Italy in 1643.  It was on loan to you for the duration of your studies from the Elder conservatorium, Adelaide.  You were chosen amongst many to have the privilege.

To see more about the challenge and to check out the Design Team inspiration, please head HERE.

Wishing you all a happy day.:)

The Nifty Pixel - Page Drafts Release: Just A Lil' Different

Hello all,

Today there is a fabulous new release of Page Drafts Templates at The DigiChick at 30% off for the next few days:

My layouts:

WILD about you

Page Drafts Template | Just A Lil Different

Jen Barrette | We are Wild and Free

BEAUTY is the light in your heart

Page Drafts | Just A Lil' Different

The Nifty Pixel | Cosmo Blooms Elements Kit

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Digital Kit

The Nifty Pixel | Dreams Come True Digital Kit

The Nifty Pixel | Pick Your Destiny Digital Kit

 You Are Cute

Page Drafts | Just A Lil Different

Just Jaimee | Raine Digital Kit

For more inspiration, please head over to The Nifty Pixel blog.

Thanks for visiting. :)

Kraft+ September Challenge - 2nd Layout

Hello all,

I would just like to share my second layout for the Kraft+ Challenge.

Here is the fabulous sketch again by Em Stafrace:

[click on image to be taken to the challenge]

And my layout:

 This is of my youngest daughter sitting at the front of our house having a moment. I think I may have gone over-the-top with the paint on this one, but I was enjoying myself and couldn't help it! :)

For more details on the challenge please head over to HERE.

Thank you for looking.

Kraft + September Challenge

Hello Everyone,

I didn't realise, but Kraft+ accepts digital layouts. It's a 'Yay' from me who has been doing mainly digital this last year. The talented Em Stafrace is a guest on the site and came up with this fabulous sketch to follow as part of the challenge:

[click on the image to go to the site]

Seeing as I love triangles, and I'm happy they accept digital layouts, I ended up making two layouts for the challenge. However, I have to do two posts for them to be able to link up. So here is the first layout:

TODAY & NOW

The photo is of my eldest daughter. She was sitting around in our backyard tree when I brought my camera outside and took these candid shots. 

The challenge is on all month, please go HERE for more details.

CSI - Major Case File #175

Hi all,

CSI has just released its latest Major Case File for the month - #175. I have the honour of being a Guest Designer, or rather a 'Special Investigator' for the month. I love this case file and the Page Drafts sketch by Em Stafrace:

My layout:

HELLO

I solved the case as so:

COLOURS: I used all the colours

EVIDENCE: polka dots, plus signs, hearts, animals, flowers, leaves, bows, pocket

TESTIMONY: Inspiration words: love, hello; List prompts: 'Today I saw'. Journaling reads: Today I saw...+ you three cherubs playing together + the three of you laughing and giggling + a lovely family moment + us being together and enjoying our time + the sun shining.

The case file is open all month, ending the last day of the month.  Head HERE for more details.

Thank you for coming by, hoping you are having a wonderful day. :)

The Nifty Pixel - Passion Play

Hi all,

The Nifty Pixel has just released another gorgeous kit, Passion Play at The DigiChick. It's part of the quarterly Hatchery offered at The DigiChick (TDC). The Hatchery being a release of colour co-ordinated products offered by the designers of TDC. This quarter is Indian Summer. Absolutely delicious:

My layouts:
This first layout is of my maternal grandmother.

 1956

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Cluster Frames

The Nifty Pixel |Passion Play Elements Kit

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Paper Kit

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Alpha

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Brush and Stamp Set

The Nifty Pixel | Template: Bloomin' Lovely Vol.1

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The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Cluster Frames

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Elements Kit

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Paper Kit

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Alpha

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Brush and Stamp Set

The Nifty Pixel | Painted Papers

The Nifty Pixel | Template: Bloomin' Lovely Vol.1

The Nifty Pixel | Say What You Mean Journaling Clusters

The following is a photo of my maternal grandmother when she was 19, and my grandfather in the background. The photo seems to be double exposed. I don't think the film was wound on properly, which is why there are two images on the one photo. I'm really enjoying delving into these old photos and thinking about my dear departed grandparents. I feel very fortunate to have access to these photos.

Music is your Passion

The Nifty Pixel |Passion Play Elements Kit

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Papers Kit

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Painted Paper

The Nifty Pixel | Solid Papers

The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Brush and Stamp Set

The Nifty Pixel | Nifty Borders

The Nifty Pixel | Template: Pretty As A Picture V.1

The Nifty Pixel | Penciled in Alpha

As it's a new release, and part of the Hatchery, there is a saving of 30-50% of the products for the next few days only.

For more information and inspiration, be sure to head over to the The Nifty Pixel blog.

Thanks for coming by. :)