BERRY71BLEU DESIGN TEAM REVEAL SEPTEMBER MOOD BOARD - FOREST - Beautiful

 

 

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and the Berry71Bleu

Design Team Reveal September Mood Board - FOREST.

It really is the beginning of Autumn and I knew I had just the photos for this challenge. These were taken a few years ago of Jessie in the copse opposite our house. Its just beautiful in there, hence my title.  I hope you like it and give this challenge a go.

Scroll down for How To,  Stash Used and the Prizes available.

 

SEPTEMBER MOOD BOARD

FOREST

 

 

I have also entered this into the September challenge at  http://7dotsstudio.com/archives/20856 as I have used 7 dots papers and have framed my photo with flowers.

I have also entered here http://scrappiness1.blogspot.no/2015/09/utfordring-8-oktobernovember.html Challenge#8 Flowers.

 

HOW I DID THIS

Choose photo and matt onto brown cardstock

Choose papers and embellishments

 Apply some gesso to the centre of the paper

When dry, take a leaves mask and some green paste

Apply this to the top left corner

Lightly speckle the page with paint in green, brown and black

When dry lightly adhere photo

Take two chipboards (leafy) add gesso, white paint and green paint  When dry, ink with script stamp using brown ink

Adhere to top right and bottom left corners of the photo

Cut out a cardboard tag, paint and adhere under photo

Add a couple more tags around the photo

Lightly stamp around the design with script stamp

Now start to decorate with assorted flowers and embellishments

Add the title.

SCRAPPY STASH

Pretty paper by 7Dots Studio - Songbird/Nature Walk

7Dots Studio

Brown card stock

Brown ink - Tim Holtz

Paint - Daubers in white, green and brown

Green texture paste - Shimmerz Paints

White gesso

Corrugated tag - hand cut

Leafy swirl chipboards - my stash

Other tags - Heartfelt Creations

Script stamp - Prima

Butterflies

Metal Butterflies

Buttons from my button box

Assorted flowers from Prima, my stash and hand made

Butterfly pins - hand made

Leaves - my stash

Title - Blue Fern Studios.

CLOSE UPS

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PRIZES

1st prize:

Lost and Found collection sponsored by 7 Dots Studio 

(as shown below)

Random Prize:

Set of TandiArt prints and cards

 

Our sponsors provide prizes with international shipping included!

OUR SPONSORS

7 Dots Studio

We are a team of creative women who cannot image their world without paper, glue and the creative process. Scrapbooking is our passion and we love to share our passion with other scrapbookers. For this reason, 7 Dots Studio exists. The quality of our products is our top priority. Our lines consist of papers, stickers, die-cut elements, clear stamps, stencils and chipboard pieces. You can find our products in scrapbooking stores around the world.

 

Blog: http://7dotsstudio.com/archives/category/blog

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/7DotsStudio

Twitter: https://twitter.com/7DotsStudio

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/7dotsstudio

Retail store: http://retailstore.7dotsstudio.com/

 

TandiArt

 

 

Many thanks for visiting today, don't forget to visit all the other designers for more inspiration.

HAPPY SCRAPPING.

 

 

 

 



CARDABILITIES #131 Just A Note

 

Hi everyone and Welcome to my blog and my latest card.

I have used a sketch from CARDABILITIES for my  inspiration.

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HERES HOW I DID THIS

Take a 6 x 6 inch card blank and adhere pretty paper

Start die cutting a circle, an oval and a swirly doily

Cut the oval twice, once in card stock and once in pretty paper

Adhere the swirly doily first

Adhere the oval 

Adhere the oval centre

Using foam pads, adhere the circle

Die cut some leafy branches, add these

Die cut a border, attach under the circle

Decorate with flowers, butterflies and stamens

Add the title.

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STASH USED

Card blank - 6 x 6 inches

Pearlised cardstock

Pretty papers - Sweet Paris, Dovecraft

Doily die - Heartfelt Creations

Oval die - Spellbinders

Circle die - Spellbinders

Tape measure die

Leafy branches - Sizzix Sizzlits

Mini butterflies

Pearls

Pearly Stamens

Large flower - Prima

Mini flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Title - Creative Expressions, Sue Wilson.

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SEE YOU BACK HERE ON WEDNESDAY FOR THE BERRY71BLEU DESIGN TEAM REVEAL

THANK YOU FOR VISITING TODAY

 

 

 

 



MY LATEST CARD USING A CHALLENGE AT NOOR DESIGN

 

Hi everyone, welcome to my blog and my latest card.

I used a challenge over at NOOR DESIGN for this one. The challenge is to make a shaped card.

HERES HOW

Using a template cut out a large scalloped card, ink the edges

Attach to the front of a 8 x 8 card

Cut out three layers of coordinating pretty papers, distress the edges

Attach to card front

Die cut a border for the centre of the card and adhere

Die cut a frame, adhere

Attach a small chipboard frame with photo using a glue gun

Die cut three swirls and add in between the layers

Start to decorate using flowers, butterfly, stamens, brooch, button and a stick pin

Add a pearl flower trim.

CRAFTY STASH

Card blank 8 x 8

Pretty papers - Sweet Paris by Dovecraft 8 x 8 pad

Plastic template

Brown ink

Frame - Sweet Paris

Dies all Heartfelt Creations

Butterfly

Pearl pins handmade

Metal brooch embellishment

Stamens

Assorted mini roses

Mini heart button.

LINKS

Butterflies to cut out yourself

https://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/butterflies/

Pearl pins how to make

http://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/hand-made-stick-pins.html

Mini flowers how to make

http://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/hand-made-flowers-tutorial.html

Pearl flower trim to buy here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/201430421631?

bye for now 

MANY THANKS

SCRAP OUR STASH DESIGN TEAM SEPTEMBER REVEAL - LUNCH - STASH CHALLENGE #30, 1st -30th Sepember

 

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and the

 SCRAP OUR STASH

September challenge #30. This time we have combined our STASH challenge with a sketch over at STUCK? SKETCHES

which is optional.

So please feel free to use the sketch below, along with the word

L-A-Y-E-R-S

Scroll down to see how I did this, a list of stash used and the prizes.

 

L - Leaf

A - Arrow

Y - Yarn

E - Enamel brooch

R - Roses

S - Spoon

 

HOW I DID THIS

Matt three photos onto card stock

I chose to use part pretty paper, part card stock

Cut pretty paper to 12x8 inches and card just slightly bigger than 12x4 inches, glue together

Add a 12 x 2 inch strip border

Add a scalloped strip in card stock

Now add the matted photos

Start to decorate

I chose a blue doily for the circle and a die cut circle on top

I added a small border of embellies

I cut out a circle into the blue cardstock and added embellies and some journaling

Finally add the title and pearls and any extras.

SCRAPPY STASH

Dark blue cardstock

Pretty paper by Blue Fern Studios

 Title Alphas - Sizzix

Pale blue doily

Layered Elegant Swirl die by Heartfelt Creations

Resin butterfly by Prima

Arrow die

Metal embellishments from my stash

Assorted flowers

Mini pearls

Two enamel brooches from The Works

White fluffy yarn.

PRIZES

To participate in the challenge you are not required to use the sketch, but if you

decide to use the sketch, make sure you link it up with Stuck?! 

to be entered into their prize drawing.

STUCK click on the link!

And here is a look at the prize Scrap Our Stash is awarding our

random drawn winner this month:

$20 gift certificate to shop at 

The Memory Nest!

http://scrapourstash.blogspot.co.uk/#sthash.HW4on9c6.dpuf

BYE FOR NOW.

 



Jessies First Day of University

 

Hi lovely scrappers and welcome to my blog.

Today I have made a layout using the

I have entered this into a challenge over at SCRAPKI
 http://www.scrapki-wyzwaniowo.blogspot.no/2015/09/september-challenge-school-memories.html
And here  http://studio75pl.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/wyzwanie-9-challenge-9.html
And here http://www.craftheaven-shop.blogspot.si/2015/09/challenge-3-anything-goes.html

HERES HOW

Choose background paper, photos and embellies

Matt photos

Take a border stencil and some texture paste and paste a border across the centre of the page. (Barely seen).

Take strips of co-ordinating papers and adhere across the page as per the sketch

Speckle the page with paint

Add some drippy paint

When dry adhere the matted photos

Add a doily, tags, envelope, mini cogs and strips of paper

Decorate with flowers and leaves

Add a few enamel dots 

Add the title.

 

XXX

SCRAPPY STASH

Pretty paper - Heartfelt Creations

Various paints from my stash

Prima sprays

Ruler stencil

White texture paste

Plain cardstock - peach and pale green

Assorted flowers

Mini cogs die by Sizzix

Tags from The Works

Brown envelope - The Works

Cream paper with holes from my stash

Leafy branch die from Sizzix Sizzlits

Enamel dots

Mini frame by Dovecraft

Journaling block just seen - Websters pages

Fuzzy alphas for the title.

 

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MANY THANKS

BYE FOR NOW

 



CARDABILITIES #130

 

CARDABILITIES

 

 

For the Cardabilities latest sketch challenge, click on the link above.

I have made this for a new home card so I pleated the paper to look like curtains!

HERE IS HOW I DID MINE

 

Cover a 6x6 inch card blank with black card

Add a slightly smaller piece of pretty paper

Take a piece of paper 6.5 x 12 inches and spritz with water or ink

Scrunch into pleats until it fits two thirds of the card, trim to fit

Dry with heat gun and adhere with hot glue

Punch a black border strip and adhere down the edge of the pleats

Add two more thin border strips down the edge of the pleats

Cut a black circle and adhere as per the sketch

Punch another border strip and add this to your circle

Start to decorate with assorted flowers, leaves and a key

Add the sentiment.

CARD STASH USED

One 6x6 inch card blank

Black, soft green and pink card stock

Pretty paper by Heartfelt Creations Romantique Collection

Prima spritzer

Sizzix sizzlits Leafy branch die

Martha Stewart border punches x 2

Small chipboard key from my stash (painted white)

Two large Prima flowers

Mini roses x 6

Flat flowers x 3

Small pearls x 3.

And there you have it, I hope you give it a go.

xxx

Here are some links to make your own version.

Mini flowers http://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/hand-made-flowers-tutorial.html

Keys https://www.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/keys/

Pretty Papers

https://www.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/pretty-papers-free/

xxx

Many thanks for visiting today.



SCRAP OUR STASH DESIGN TEAM REVEAL SKETCH CHALLENGE #29 - August - CHEWTON GLEN

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog

 and

 SCRAP OUR STASH   August SKETCH CHALLENGE #29

 

Plus we have Tic Tac Toe for you.

 

This is a great challenge, all you have to do is create a layout inspired by our sketch and include three items from any row across, down or diagonally.

You have until August 29th.

THIS IS HOW I DID MINE

Choose photo, papers, cardstock and embellishments

Matt photo onto cardstock

Cut out a large pretty circle, adhere to background paper

Attach matted photo

Choose 4 pretty papers, cut out in squares ink edges, adhere as per the sketch

Start to decorate

Die cut a pretty circle in white pearl card for your journaling

Add large tag to one side

Use a mini frame to highlight the initials

Add a mini title (Believe)

Start adding flowers and sparkly bits

Add two arrows as per the sketch.

STASH CHALLENGE

I used the first top row for my inspiration

TAGS, FOUR PATTERNED PAPERS and STRIPES.

SCRAPPY STASH

Plain cardstock, black, pink and white pearl

Pretty papers by Manor House Creations - Believe

Pretty Circle Cutter - Martha Stewart

Pink and black chalk inks

Metal arrows - my stash

Pink roses - my stash

Resin roses - my stash

Sparkly buckle - my stash

Black mini frame - my stash

Resin corner piece - Prima Marketing

Tag.

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SOME CLOSE UPS



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AND NOW FOR THE PRIZES

AUGUST PRIZE: $20.00 Gift Card

SPONSOR: MY SCRAPS AND MORE

http://www.myscrapsandmore.com/

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MANY THANKS FOR VISITING TODAY

DO LOOK OUT FOR ALL THE OTHER DESIGNERS THIS WEEK FOR MORE GREAT INSPIRATION

BYE FOR NOW.

 

 

BERRY71BLEU DESIGN TEAM REVEAL AUGUST MOOD BOARD - Unbelievable Fun

 

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and the latest

BERRY71BLEU MOOD BOARD for August

This is a lovely summery mood board so I chose a summer photo of Jess with Daddy going for a Jet Ski ride.

 

HERE IS HOW I DID THIS

Choose photo papers card stock and embellies

Matt photo in black card

Cut out three more layers and stack them all together, adhere

Punch out a doily border (inspiration taken from the cake stand)

Add this down one side as per my layout

Add three long borders across the bottom of photo

Cut out some banners

Add a mini white doily to the top

Start to decorate with flowers and butterflies

Add the title.

SCRAPPY STASH

Plain cardstock in white, black and yellow

Polka dot papers

Small white doily

Doily border punch - Martha Stewart

Banners with words - Prima packaging

Die cut flowers - Heartfelt Creations

Smaller die cut flowers - Cheery Lynn Dies

Assorted pearls

Mini roses

Mini Butterflies

Title chipboard piece -  UNBELIEVABLE

BLUE FERN STUDIOS

Title FUN - Sizzix Alphabet Die.



 

NOW FOR THE PRIZES

1st Prize

Set of Chipboards from Blue Fern Studios

Random Prize

6x6 Paper Pad from 7 Dots Studio

Sponsors:

Blue Fern Studios

Blog:  http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.ie/

Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzbwaRfdLcUe37PHIztLwMA

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/BlueFernStudios

Pinterest  https://www.pinterest.com/bluefernstudios/ 

7 Dots Studio

We are a team of creative women who cannot image their world without paper, glue and the creative process. Scrapbooking is our passion and we love to share our passion with other scrapbookers. For this reason, 7 Dots Studio exists. The quality of our products is our top priority. Our lines consist of papers, stickers, die-cut elements, clear stamps, stencils and chipboard pieces. You can find our products in scrapbooking stores around the world.

Blog: http://7dotsstudio.com/archives/category/blog

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/7DotsStudio

Twitter: https://twitter.com/7DotsStudio

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/7dotsstudio

Retail store: http://retailstore.7dotsstudio.com/

We appreciate each and every challenge entry and share the designs that catch our eye on our facebook page and Pinterest Boards. Look for your work there!

SCRAP OUR STASH DESIGN TEAM REVEAL - STASH CHALLENGE #29 August 1st - 29th

SCRAP OUR STASH

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and the latest

SCRAP OUR STASH Design Team Reveal.

You have until August 29th to complete this challenge.

Its really easy, all you have to do is create a layout and include an item from your stash for each letter in the word P-A-P-E-R.

THIS IS HOW I DID MINE

Choose photos, co-ordinating papers and cardstock

Choose embellishments

Matt photos onto cardstock and matt again onto pretty paper

Distress the edges of both matts

Cut out a third matt in black and distressed the edges

Adhere large photo onto the pink card then the pretty paper, place the black matt behind the matted photo

Cut out two smaller photos

Cut out and distress three matts and adhere to the top corner

Add the two photos

Now start to decorate

Add a paper clip to the small photos

Cut out three clock faces, ink the edges and attach

Die cut some leafy branches, adhere as per my layout

Die cut a fancy swirl to attach behind the large clock face

Using pink paint make a drippy blob in one corner

Start to add flowers, pearls, buttons and butterflies

Paint a chipboard frame and adhere

Die cut three arrows and attach

Add a ribbon bow

Add the matted title.

 

FOR THE STASH CHALLENGE

P -  Pearls

A - Arrows

P - Paper Clip

E - Emerald green card stock

R - Ribbon (the pink bow)

SCRAPPY STASH

Black, Pink and Emerald Green cardstock

Pretty Papers - Manor House

Clock faces

Brown, black and pink chalk ink

Pink drips - Pink ink with water

Leafy branch Die - Sizzix

Fancy Swirl Die - Heartfelt Creations

Pearl Buttons - my stash

Sparkly buttons - my stash

Butterfly dies - Heartfelt Creations

Arrow dies - Spellbinders

Assorted flowers

Flower pearl centre - my stash

Black chippy frame - my stash

Title - Heartfelt Creations Paper Pad.

SOME CLOSE UPS

 

AND NOW FOR THE PRIZES

August Prize: $20 Gift Card
Sponsor: My Scraps and More
http://www.myscrapsandmore.com/

 

 

LINKS

Butterflies 

 https://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/butterflies/

Clocks 

 https://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/clocks/

Mini Flowers -http://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/hand-made-flowers-tutorial.html 

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Don't forget to look out for all the other designers inspiration, and have fun.

xxx

I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENTS

AND THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR FOLLOWING ME.

BYE FOR NOW

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