Today I am sharing another double page layout I did for the November issue of Create magazine. The sketch was given to us as a single page sketch to work with, and I turned mine into a double page.
I used my much loved Lady Pattern Paper scraps along with some other paper scraps to complete the portion on the left. I pretty stuck to the sketch portion but changed it up a bit as I stretched it into a double page.

I love how the Lady Pattern Paper works perfectly with other paper ranges - effortlessly.

Down the middle of the photos on the right side of my layout I used a Celebr8 stencil and added some light stenciling and stamping on my background. A beautiful heart sticker all the way from Israel adorns the page - thanks Cecile! The stars scattered across the layout is from a frame pack by the talented Melody Ross/Chatterbox fame, and the flowers from my favourite The Wholesaler.Little Birdie, who makes loving flowers so easy!

Embellishments include tags, buttons, brads, diamante and metals.

 And don't forget the much loved sewing to add some lovely texture and pattern.

Today I am sharing my double page layout in the last issue of Create magazine. I used a combination of really old and slightly old patterned papers. This is one of my most favourite ever layouts simply because I could use what I had on hand instead of trying to compete with the Jones' and buy all the latest products and fancy embellishments.

How are you doing with your Christmas preparations?
And have you completed your festive layout yet - then simply add your photos from Christmas day and you are good to go.
Until tomorrow.... thanks for stopping by.

It's with a heavy and sad heart that we say goodbye to CREATE Magazine by Scrapbook Generation.
The wonderful team has done such an amazing job with this publication and it will be missed by everyone who is anyone involved in scrapbooking.

I am honoured to have been a part of the 2015 design team and will treasure the memories always.

But it is not goodbye for always as we will still keep an eye out for the wonderful kits, specials on line and sketches - cause I am sure Debbie and Allison won't be quiet on that front.
So head on over and download or read your copy here

Just reminder that the September issue of CREATE Magazine is live and you can download and read it at your own pace perusing leisurely through all the amazing inspiration from the team.
I am sharing this layout I created using the sketch9. I loved working with this sketch - and this was a real challenge using so many photos on a single page - yes I am a less is more kind of girl.

For my large "J" I used a grungeboard letter inked using dark brown walnut ink, then embossed with a layer of silver and gold embossing powder mixed together. Lastly I added a layer of StazOn Studio Glaze in Gold to add to the faux metal look. I love how this turned out.

So head on over and catch the magazine as well as previous issues all in one convenient location by clicking on the link above.

You can also Download some free sketches and play along and get published in a future issue - so go ahead and be inspired and CREATE! Until next time.

Another stunning issue of Create magazine is ready for your perusal - loads of inspiration from the team and contributors for you!

Debbie and the team does an amazing job putting the Magazine together - truly inspirational in an era where print media has seen better days! Download the sketches and be creative - your layout could be published in the next issue!

Looking back at some of the layouts created over the last couple of months and realizing that i have not blogged about them all.This layout was one i did inspired by the stunning sketches of the Create Magazine and Scrapbook Generation team - Allison and Debbie. I have always loved sketches - a starting point for inspiration to help us create beautiful layouts using our everyday memories as visuals. This layout was part of a challenge to alter Project Life style cards - I used the card cut from a sheet of cards and added sewing to the lettering. This is a quick and easy way to add dimension, colour and texture - to spice up those cards and make them really fun and interactive.

On my background I added some stenciling, stamping and ink splats.

embosing using my cuttlebug and an embossing folder added some more texture to this layout.

So if you are feeling inspired and looking for even more inspiration, head on over to the Scrapbook Generation website and read the free online magazine filled with loads of inspiration with the most talented girls designing just for your viewing pleasure.
Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to look around their online shop and free sketches to download. Happy reading!

Today I am sharing my double page layout based on the sketch from Create Magazine. I simply love Allison's sketches - she really is amazing. I love using sketches as a starting point, although more than often my layout turns out to be something a lot different. I use them to inspire me, to help me start a project and then I turn it into something very true to my style. And this assignment was no different.

I chopped and changed and moved things around.
For my accents and embellishments I used Multicoloured stamping with MementoLuxe ink pads, Christmas themed chipboards, stickers, washi tape, buttons, sewing and stenciling.

To get the sketches from the January issue, you can download them for free here

Thank you to Minette for letting me use her beautiful photos, and a special shout out to Annemarie for taking such amazing photos.

Here's wishing you a wonderful and creative day! Blessings!

The embossed detail was done on printed tissue paper adhered to a cardboard base. The base was created by adhering the tissue with gel medium and leaving it to dry. Then add the white embossed stamped image and then add colour using whatever ink or medium you prefer. Crakle stamping finishes off the look.

The arrow is a Sizzix die and coloured using different inks. I layered the arrow on top of the paper strips, followed by a cut out star and webster's phrase sticker, button and enamel dot. And of course there had to be hand sewn details on my card - life is so incomplete without sewing - lots of texture and detail!

This was a quick and easy card - and having a sketch to follow made things so much easier!
It just goes to show once again, that having some guidelines, lots of inspiration and a whole bunch of scraps really doe spay off!

The January issue of Scrapbook Generation's CREATE is live!
I am so honored to be a part of this amazing team. Ever since i can remember I have searched high and low for someone that "gets" my sewing on layouts - and here in this team of Debbie and Allison -  I have found my self!

Enjoy all 303 pages of this free digital publication.It's amazing - filled with loads of inspiration and gorgeous projects to inspire you!

It's jam-packed with inspiration by the CREATE team, the Jillibean Soup team, and our readers.

Until next time - enjoy the inspiration!