i finally got a round to scrap some of the pictures and event ephemera from April in Cape Town. The photos are totally random taken from the girls, Tim and the product we used in his class. The papers are all left-overs from Margie's class with some additional 7gypsies and artchix added. I used the cover for my hotel key card and our table ticket to create the flags at the top of the layout - i love how every little remidner can be added to your layouts to create an original work of art. I have been thinking a lot about how the industry has gone from 'original' layouts and works of 'art' to packing kits and just sticking stuff together for those who think they don't actually have the time to create something original. well i say nonsense - why don't they all try and watch less TV and doing meaningless stuff, and get down to doind some quality projects, spending time with those who are really important and be orignal! maybe they are just too afraid to be original - because if you don't fit in with the Jones's this world will surelt crucify you sooner or later. anyways my thought for the day...be you - be an original!

and finally here it is...a new sketch over at scrapbook challenges. this week has flown by so fast. things have been hectic around here. anyways....this is such an awesome sketch. at first i was stumped, but once i finally found my bracket template things kinda fell into place. the background inked paper is by pink paislee (house of three) and inked with weathered wood distress ink to reveal the 'embossed' design. i used the polkadot on the outside with a sewn border on the inside, and then filled the inside with a making memories ledger paper raised onto foam. the star was die-cut on my slice elite and then coloured using color wash in denim and perfect pearls mists in heirloom gold. the little birdie and lollipop flowers are chipboard coloured using chalk inks and then glazed. for some more inspiration head on over to scrapbook challenges and see what the design team came up with! hope you have a fabulous week heading into the weekend. thanks for popping in...