CRISP AUTUMN DAYS Layout (Sketchabilities DT - Sketch #154 Challenge + Scrapki-Wyzwaniowo October Challenge)

It's Autumn and yes, it is a gorgeous season,

even if it precedes the season that I dread the most.

Hey, Canadian Winters are long and cruel, what can I say?

But sticking to Fall for now, I have to say that it makes 

for some very beautiful scrapbooking pages full of warm rich colours,

like this one created with the Bo Bunny Enchanted Harvest collection.

My page design was based on Sketch #154 from Sketchabilities

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I was also inspired by the October LEAVES challenge at scrapki-wyzwaniowo.

I decided to fussy cut leaves from the beautiful patterned papers 

which I find turned out awesome and looking like real leaves!

I popped up the cut leaves with 3D foam squares to create even more layers.

I used Lindy's sprays on my background which create the perfect watercolor effect.

And in my usual style, I whitewashed everything with white mist.

I have lots of photos in my stash taken in this season.

I thought this one matched best what I was trying to achieve with this page.

Thank you so much for visiting!

BEST EVER layout (Sketchabilities DT - Sketch #153)

It's sketchy time with the best sketch challenge blog out there.

And of course, I mean Sketchabilities!

Here is Sketch #153 that inspired my layout above! Click HERE for all the details on this challenge.

When I saw this sketch, I thought fun, pretty and girly!

So I went in search of a photo that would fit that description and found

this old photo of my niece Ella when she was just a toddler.

Starting with a beige and brown background, I wanted to add some bright pink, 

blue and green and make them pop. Let's take a look at some details.

I used a lot of scraps from my paper supplies to create this layout.

It just goes to show that papers not from the same collection can still go well together.

What a perfect photo, and I am happy I was able to showcase it using this sketch!

Hopefully you will play along with us at Sketchabilities!

CUTE Layout (Sketchabilities DT - Sketch #152)

I am back today to reveal a brand new sketch challenge at Sketchabilities

and this fun girly layout that I created, inspired by it.

Take a look at this fabulous new sketch:

To learn all about the Sketchabilities challenge, click HERE.

When I started to brainstorm for this layout, I had thoughts of fun bright colours and lots of girly accents. I first went in search of a photo of my nieces and found one from a few years back which absolutely makes me happy when I look at it. They were (and still are) as cute as can be! I then went in my paper stash and found this old collection from My Mind's Eye, The Sweetest Thing, which incorporated exactly the theme and colours in my head.

I really went old school with this layout and even took out my old border punches to create the vertical borders inspired by the sketch.

When in search of decorative pieces for my page, I came across this little cutie...

to go along with these cute little faces that I love so much! A perfect match!

Are you feeling inspired by this sketch as well?  Then, make sure to play along by the end of the month and share your creation on the Sketchabilities blog HERE!

HELLO SUNSHINE Layout (Sketchabilities DT - July Sketch #151 + Scrapki-Wyzwaniowo July Challenge)

Are you ready for a brand new Sketchabilities-inspired layout?

Here is the awesome July sketch from Sketchabilities.

Click HERE for all the details on how to join in on the sketchy fun!

Again this month, I thought I would combine this Sketchabilities sketch

with the current challenge at Scrapki-Wyzwaniowo. 

The July challenge is to be inspired by the sun, so obviously, I have decided to use Summertime photos of a beautiful day under the sun and even incorporated my very own sun made out of sparkly yellow cardstock and used 'Hello Sunshine' as my title.

I wanted my page to be very fun and happy (just like a Summer day),

so I used a plaid yellow background and very bright pinks as accents

which went along perfectly with the pictures of little Celeste and Jade.

Like on the sketch, I added some tags which I love to use!

I picked some yellow and pink flowers and added some good

old fashioned brads as flower centers and decorations.

I absolutely love how my layout turned out.

I find that it incorporates the essence of Summer and sunshine in a very girly way.

I hope you like it and that I will have inspired you to play along

to both the Sketchabilities and Scrapki-Wyzwaniowo challenges.

Why not combine the two as I did? :)

HUSHED Layout (Sketchabilities DT - June Sketch #150 + Scrapki-Wyzwaniowo June Challenge)

Oh, how exciting to share with you finally

my first DT reveal for the one and only Sketchabilities!

This is the fabulous Sketch #150 from Sketchabilities:

From its very beginning years ago, I have always been in love with Karan Gerber's

lovely sketches and I am now thrilled to be a part of the Sketchabilities DT

and able to inspire you to play along with this wonderful challenge.

Click HERE for all the details on how to join in on the sketchy fun!

Since I love getting inspired by challenges, I decided to combine my project with the Scrapki-Wyzwaniowo challenge for June which I found to 'bee' very inspiring!

It's very easy to see how I have incorporated the bee theme on my layout.

It's buzzing all around!

I started off with some Prima Marketing paper on which I added some fine polkadot texture

using a stencil and modeling paste as well as sprayed some yellow and white mist.

The beautiful chipboard bees are from Dusty Attic.

I went in search of yellow flowers in my flower stash and came up with these lovely blooms including this pretty badge from Cuts2luv.

 As you can see, I used 2 small photos like on the sketch design.

Like most people, I'm a bit afraid of these tiny creatures.

But I must say that they do awake in me much awe and wonder.

As the quote on my layout says... 'Inspiration is everywhere!'

Thank you for visiting today!

Make sure to check out the Sketchabilities blog 

to see all of my fellow DT members' take on Sketch #150.

So Happy To Be Joining the SKETCHABILITIES DT!

I am so thrilled to announce that I have been accepted

into the brand new DT for none other than:

I have always been in love with Karan Gerber's sketches for Sketchabilities

and am sooo looking forward to creating with them starting in June!

Here is the list of fabulous designers who made the team:

Veronique Levasseur (CANADA)

Blog:  http://leblogdeplumo.blogspot.ca/

Michelle Van Oudtshoorn (NEW ZEALAND)
Blog: https://queenm1809.blogspot.ca/

Michelle Mattie (CANADA) 
Blog: http://createdfromwithin.blogspot.ca/

Michelle Henderson (NEW ZEALAND)
Blog:  https://artscrapz.blogspot.ca/

Edith Cloutier (CANADA)
Blog: http://cloutiere.blogspot.ca/

Sue Smith (NEW ZEALAND)
Blog: https://patriciasue.blogspot.ca/

Jinny Newlin (USA)
Blog: https://jinnynewlin.blogspot.ca/

Cinthia Moreira Pfannemüller (BRAZIL)
Blog: https://scrapbookdourado.blogspot.ca/

Marinella Monte (ITALY)
Blog:  https://lifedreamscreate.wordpress.com/

Nicole Doiron (CANADA)
Blog:  http://scrap-utopia.blogspot.ca/

Lynette Jacobs (SOUTH AFRICA)
Blog: http://creativemoments-lynette.blogspot.ca/

Lizzy Crust (AUSTRALIA)
Blog: http://crumbsofcreativity.blogspot.ca/

Let's hope I will be able to inspire you to play along

with the Sketchabilities monthly challenges.

First reveal will be on June 15th!

Stay tuned!