for inks sake.

so a long time ago i realized that i hate being told what to do. i have also realized that i am not the only one - yes they are out there and yes they are watching you. so i realized that i am best at doing just what i do. i love being creative and just pl;aying and seeing what happens. of course there is some purpose behind the playing as well as a couple of design principles but those are all built in - not something you can really teach people. and that is what this layout is all about. it was recently published in a local magazine - although very min-nute in size. i just loved the way it turned out - totally spontaneous and free.

i used distress stains to create my technique pieces and combined them with loads of patterned papers. just the way i love it! lots of stamped details and bling of course...
then i also made a couple of cards alongside using the same left-over technique pieces and papers. for the stamped image i used distress stains to stamp the image. they are wonderful for creating multi-coloured stamped images.

love the effect of ink, water and pure luck!

i can't imagine life without inks and paints and colour and patterned papers. love it all! and it's the one thing that no-one can tell me how to do - and i love the freedom it brings to my life! hope you are having a creative week.

scrapbookchallenges sketch 284.

well its was Monday and another stunner of a sketch was posted over at scrapbook challenges. this one was amazing to work with - if this is not your style take up the challenge anyways and work outside of your comfort zone for a change. i did and loved it! although i really am fond of circles and this was literally just an extension of my love for them. the design team did some stunning layouts to inspire you so head on over and take a look at all the different ways of using the sketch and get scrapping. here's the double page sketch (there are various singles to choose from too)...

and here's what i did with it...i grab a whole bunch of patterned papers and a large bucket from the kitchen to draw my circle template with. i then did a rough dividing sum and cut my sections before tracing them onto my patterned papers. it really is so much easier when you make your own templates - then store them in a folder for future use.

lots of bling and sewing too...

hope you have a fabulously creative week..i have lots of work to do and will be back soon.
thanks for visiting and hanging around my part of the virtual world. love you guys!

scrapbook challenges.

well it's Monday again and a new sketch is up over at scrapbook challenges. this is my version on the sketch -hop on over to scrapbook challenges and see loads more inspiration and the original sketch. i changed mine up a bit as usual but love how it turned out - it may just be my new favourite layout for now. everything just worked!

i added a beautiful large recycled postage stamp to the layout picking up on the colours features throughout the layout

and some handmade paper too...i loved playing with loads of inks and stamps and pens to achieve and amazing new look on pearly commercial papers

hope you find some inspiration today! head on over to scrapbook challenges - and while you are there become a member to find loads more inspiration from the talented team!
i have loads of photos to take of some valentines goodies and hope to share them tomorrow...hold thumbs! have a wonderful day filled with love xoxo

sweet scrappins card class.

so here's the first sneak peak for the card class at Sweet Scrappins the 18th February 2012
it's gonna be a fun one with new techniques, some oldies revisited and altered
and lots of pretty papers and embellishments....
so if you wanna join in the fun book your spot as seats are limited

Sweet Scrappins
Carla or Miems
012-329 9175