The Sky's the Limit

Hello all my crafty friends.

Today I am bringing you my very first Design Team Project for Meg's Garden.

 

When I first received my papers from Meg's Garden I was so excited, the papers were gorgeous.

The only problem was, because I liked them, I didn't want to cut into any of them.

Well, that wasn't going to get me far was it.

So I took a pair of scissors, took a long deep breath, and cut into a sheet.

 

For this month's project I choose to work with The Gentleman's Collection

designed by Kerry-Jean Watson.

The papers are beautifully distressed and aged, and are perfect for masculine projects.
I thought this canvas would look great hanging in a gent's office for some inspiration when needed.

 This paper collection just called to me.

I love hot air balloons; I think they are majestic and awe inspiring.
I still remember around 17 years ago travelling to work at 5am and seeing their outlines
in a misty sky. Simply Beautiful.

For this project I wanted the look of a sunrise, so I cut 2 strips the size of my canvas.
I then cut both sheets at one time so the rays would line up.
I distressed and inked all my edges with Vintage Photo.
I also moulded each balloon and banner gently to give them a 3D look.
For the quote, I took the commonly used 'The sky's the limit' and added to it.
I really like how it turned out.

Meg's Garden Products Used

A Travelling Gentleman Paper
A Gentleman on Time Paper

A Gentleman's Bike Paper

A Gentleman's Ephemera - Cut and Create Paper

Other Products Used

Vintage Photo Distress Ink

4" x 12" Canvas

Matisse Turquoise Background Paint

Black Sharpie

But wait, there's more.
What did I do with all the leftover pieces of paper?
I made a card and a tag of course.

The first is quite a masculine tag.
I just loved playing with that starburst/sun ray pattern.

Meg's Garden Products Used

A Travelling Gentleman Paper
A Gentleman on Time Paper

A Gentleman's Bike Paper
A Gentleman's Automobile

A Gentleman's Ephemera - Cut and Create Paper
Old World Time Transparency
Jute Twine
 

Other Products Used

Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Kraft Cardstock

Turquoise Brad

Yellow Leaf and Blue Flag
Recycled Packaging
 

For my tag however, I wanted to take the papers in a different direction.

I wanted to show the versatility of The Gentleman's Collection.
I created a feminine tag with lots of Meg's Garden embellishments.

 

 

  Meg's Garden Products Used

A Travelling Gentleman Paper

A Gentleman's Bike Paper

A Gentleman's Ephemera - Cut and Create Paper

Doily Strips

Design Elements Collage Stamp Set

Le Belle Jardin Labels Transparency

Old World Time Transparency

Cottage Cutz Leafy Foliage Die

Dodo Vine Wire

Round Silver Diamante Trim

Dusty Attic Celestial White Flowers

Small Lavender 1cm Roses

 

Other Products Used

Victorian Velvet Distress Ink

May Arts Sheer Ribbon

Gold Bottle Cap

Chocolate Kaisercraft Pearls

Recycled Packaging (used as Tag base).

Thankyou all for stopping by and happy crafting to all.

 

Just Dance

Good Morning fellow crafters.

This morning I have a personal scrapbook page I created with the March 2014 Lost in My Mind Scraptastic Kit.

This layout was totally inspired by Mercy Tiara on YouTube.

I cased her idea of cutting out the flower images and copied her idea on a very limit colour palette.

I added a number of different items from my stash.

Behind the fussy cut flowers I have layered some tulle to mimic Abbey's dress, some yellow washi tape and some Kaisercraft Rub-ons.

I really liked how it turned out and the simplicity of the layout.

Now I just need to decide if I am going to change the title.

I was thinking of Just Dance or Dance of the Fairies.

What do you think?

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting.

More exciting news

June was quite an eventful month for me.
Besides work being hectic, I received 2 fantastic offers.
The first, a Design Team position for (NJC) Not Just Cards Challenges.

The Second, another exciting adventure.

 

I have been offered a Design Team place for Meg's Garden.

Isn't that great. They have so many talented designers already.
It is an honour to be chosen.

 

Meg's Garden is an enchanting online store.

They manufacture and sell some gorgeous and amazing papers, all made here in Australia.

Please, head over to have a look at some of the amazing items Meg has for sale.

 

Thanks for stopping by Happy Crafting.

Marcella Manchester Pretty in Pink

Hi everyone. 

Today is a super quick little card using Creative Bug Digis' Marcella Manchester. 

I thought little cute little sock monkey just shouted baby. 

I have used a simple white card for the base. 

Both the pink patterned and pink flocked damask were Bella Pink Fusion papers I had in my stash. 

All the pink papers were layered onto black Cardstock also from my stash. 

Have fun crafting. 

Challenges Entered:

Make My Monday-Pretty in Pink
4 Crafty Chicks-Challenge #198 Baby
TTCRD Challenge-Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards-Challenge #67 Black, White + 1Colour
Delightful Challenges-Tickled Pink
Digi Choosday-In the Pink
Clear It Out-Anything Goes
Card Mania Challenge-Challenge #49 Babies
Aloha Friday Challenge-Challenge #25 Baby

Exciting News.

On Sunday night, I hinted at some exciting news I had to share with everyone.

 

Well here it is.

 

I have been offered a place as a Designer for (NJC) Not Just Cards Challenges.

Wow, isn't that great.

 

 

There are still have some DT positions available, so please head over to have a look.

The sponsors are great, the images fantastic, and all the members are great and very encouraging.

(NJC) Not Just Cards Challenges

NJC will be having fantastic fortnightly challenges and will encourage you to think out of the box when using your Digi Stamps.

So please watch this space for more news on the challenges.

 

Happy Crafting.

Masculine Mojo Monday #348

Hi all. I have some really exciting news to let you all in on, but I will leave that for it's very own post. Tonight I have my entry into the Really Reasonable Ribbon Masculine Challenge #96 and Mojo Monday #348 Sketch Challenge. 

Here is the sketch I was working from. I try not to go too far off course. 

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting. 

MFT Get Sketchy 178 and Crafty Boots

When I saw the current sketch on the My Favourite Things blog, I instantly thought of the old style casement windows. I wanted to create something a little summery and with a feminine feel.
What better way than to add some soft ribbon, bright colours and butterflies.
Butterflies - that's also the challenge on Crafty Boots this week.

So I got crafting. 

 

I didn't follow the sketch exactly, but I am positive you can see how it translates. 

Here is the sketch from the MFT blog. 

Thanks all for stopping by and happy crafting.

Challenges Entered:
 MFTWSC178 and Crafty Boots 'Butterflies and Bees'