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. :)

The Nifty Pixel - New Releases

Hi Everyone,

Em Stafrace from The Nifty Pixel has come up with some groovy new releases:

These silhouettes could easily be printed and added to any art journal page or layout:

The brushes are always different and unique and a 'must have' in any digi stash:

This alpha set is so incredibly versatile with 6 versions at the ready:

[click on the above images to be taken to the store]

The layouts I created:

Standing Tall

The Nifty Pixel |  Sketch'n Stack Alpha

The Nifty Pixel | In Silhouette Vol.1

The Nifty Pixel | Makin' Marks Vol.2 Brushes and Stamp Set

The Nifty Pixel | Cosmo Bloom Elements Pack

The Nifty Pixel | Core Radiance Paper Pack

The Nifty Pixel | Dreams Come True Elements Pack

Time to Dance

The Nifty Pixel |  Sketch'n Stack Alpha

The Nifty Pixel | In Silhouette Vol.1

The Nifty Pixel | Makin' Marks Vol.2 Brushes and Stamp Set

The Nifty Pixel | A Tad Torn Vol.2 Paper Clipping Masks

The Nifty Pixel | Pick Your Destiny Painted Paper

The Nifty Pixel | Cosmo Bloom Elements Pack

The Nifty Pixel | A Tad Torn Vol.1 Clipping Masks

The Nifty Pixel | Core Radiance Paper Pack

I just love the photo above of my grandparents and I feel very fortunate to have it. They were very musical, a talent that continues to live on in the future generations of their family, with violins, pianos, drums, guitars and one trumpet being played by various members of the family.

The new releases are, as always, 30% off for the next few days, available only at The DigiChick.

Hope you all find some time to create  today! :)

CSI - Major Challenge #172

Hello Everyone,

Today I would like to share my submission for the CSI Major Challenge - #172.

I loved the colours of this case file:

[click on the image to be taken to CSI]

And my layout (digital):

1953

Template | The Nifty Pixel

Paper and Elements | Pieces of Me Digital Collection & Little Things Digital Elements by Vinnie Pearce

Tags | assorted designers

Brushes | assorted, including The Nifty Pixel

Metal Style | Scrapaneers Champions

How I solved the case:

Evidence | string/twine, leaves, metal, clock face

Testimony | used the word, 'destination' in the journaling.

Journaling reads: Your first summer in Australia. You arrived from Holland to your new destination, Renamkr in South Australia with family and no language skills.  You were completely unprepared for the great difficulties that lay ahead.

The case closes August 31 so still time to enter. CSI accept both traditional and digital layouts.  I really enjoy their challenges and find them motivating....and it's probably the only time I actually journal on my pages!

Thank you for coming past. :)