Today

Hey everyone. I have a layout based on Scrap the Boys' April challenge to use geometric shapes. I used lots of triangles as well as squares, rectangles and circles. I used Jillibean Soup's 'Hardy Hodgepodge' for this page of my grandson and his Daddy. Love the colors in this line. For the background I used a combination of distress ink and oxides. Below are some close ups and the challenge. Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

You Are My Sunshine

Hey everyone. Here's my take on one of The Studio Challenges' April challenges. They are joining up with Stick It Down and using their April single page sketch, as well as challenging you to use a song title or lyrics on your layout. I used the song 'You Are My Sunshine' which was very fitting for a page of my grandson. I used Vicki Boutin's older paper line as well as some frames from the collection. I used her acrylic paints for the background, applying them with the packaging technique and with bubble wrap as a stamp. The butterflies were fussy cut from pattern paper, layered and then stitched together. The flair button was from Cuts2Luv.  Further inspiration came from sketch #144 from Sketchabilities.  Below is the sketch and some close ups. Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Exciting News

Hey everyone. I have some exciting to share. I am on the new Sketchabilities design team !! I have always loved Karan's sketches and am super excited to be on her team.  Karan has been on hiatus the last couple years but is now back and will be doing a monthly sketch. You can check out the announcement here. The reveals will be on the 15th of each month with the first being in June. Stay tuned for some upcoming inspiration !!!

Love This

Hey everyone. Here’s my take on this month’s Golden Globe stash challenge at Scrap Our Stash. Instead of the balloons on the movie poster I was inspired to use kites, which I fussy cut. I really enjoy how these challenges make me think outside the box. The cloud outlines were from a Just Nick cut file. The ephemera and pattern paper were from the Carousel collection from Maggie Holmes and Crate Paper.  For the background I used acrylic paint from Vicki Boutin and American Crafts. At first I applied some paint with a brush and then added water to make the drips. After that I used a piece of packaging to move the color around. Once that was dry I used a small piece of bubble wrap and a styrofoam cup as stamps. I also added splatters of each color and to finish things off added more splatters of gold color shine. I was also inspired by sketch #129 at Sketchabilities. Below are some close ups and the challenge. Make sure to check out the SOS blog for lots of inspiration. Thanks for stopping by!!

Michelle

Fabulous

Hey everyone. Here’s my take on the March blend a sketch challenge at Scrap Our Stash. I used the two small photos, circle element and large uncentered frame from the left sketch and added it to the right sketch. For the second part of the challenge I layered 3 polaroid frames on the right side of the layout. I used Paige Evans ‘Turn the Page’ collection for this layout. This line contained paper with cups and mugs that I just had to fussy cut for this page of my addiction to a Tim’s drink. Aren't they cute!!

For the background I applied some of Vicki Boutin's acrylic paint using the packaging technique. Once that was dry I applied some of her gold glaze through a stencil.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Michelle

 

Baby Blues

Hey everyone. Happy Easter!!! I have a layout today, based on the March sketch challenge at Scrap the Boys. I used Carta Bella's 'Toybox' collection for this page of my little grandson. He has the biggest blue eyes!!

The title was cut from a piece of pattern paper with alphabet blocks.

For the background I applied the blue with the packaging technique but tried something a little different with the green. I added some color to a stencil and used it as a stamp. If you look closely you can see some small green circles over the layout.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Michelle

So Happy

Hey everyone. I’m back with this month’s Golden Globe Stash Challenge at Scrap Our Stash. I decided to create a happy themed layout of my grandson, who is always smiling and up for some fun. I had Simple Stories ‘Emoji Love’ Snap Pack in my Stash, which was perfect for the second part of the challenge. Below is the challenge and some close ups. Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle