March 2011 Project 12 Layout

Happy Birthday to me Happy Birthday to me....March 21st is my Birthday so what better way to showcase it with doing the Project 12 Sketch for March with my Birthday photos... here I am enjoying a red velvet cupcake from Beyond the Batter... yummy....my favourite.... Here is the sketch.... And this is what I created.... If you want to find out more about Project 12 check out Scrapbook and Cards today Website.... here.....http://www.scrapbookandcards.com/ Thanks for Stopping by.... also don't forget you still have until midnight tonight for the Scrap~tures blog hop.... see post below... Laurie

Scrap~tures Retro Road Trip blog hop!!

Welcome to Scrap~tures Retro Road Trip blog hop!! Thanks so much for joining us! We are very excited to show you some scrappy projects from the ‘past’ and hope that you gain lots of inspiration and continue to hop with us!! If you just happened by my blog and didn't realize a blog hop was taking place, please go back to Scrap~tures http://scrapturesblog.blogspot.com/ and start the Hop. You won't want to miss all the inspiration from our team....... or the chance to win a Rak :-) Here is my first ever scrapbook layout... If this does not scream retro I am not sure what does... This Layout was created with all CM Products.... I have often wondered if I should re-do these layouts...but I have to tell myself...no this is what scrapbooking was to me then...why change... This blog hop will run from today, April15th – April 17th. We will be drawing for winner on April 18th. Follow along in our blog hop! Your next stop is Laura-Lee ~ http://doublel-paperprincess.blogspot.com/ Also if you want to win a RAC from me.... Please post a comment and I will do a random draw for some scrapbooking goodies...and don't worry they are recent products not retro ones... Thanks for stopping by I hope you enjoy the HOP!!! Laurie PS....stop by Scrap~tures forum.... http://www.scraptures.ca/forum/index.php we are having a retro crop this weekend.. with lots of challenges...and of course prizes.. and I am pretty sure Denise... is having a SALE which you wont want to miss to stock up!!!!

Opposites-Photo-Class - Beth V Photography

I have just come across this photo class while blog surfing..... the classes started a few days ago but still have time to join... so of course I decided to join...better late then never... I can't wait to get the first sets of classes so I can get caught up... so over the next few weeks... I will be taking photos and putting them on the blog.. love learning new things...especially when it comes to photography... if you are interested in this... you have until April 29th.... and it is FREE... here is the link to sign up...

http://bethvphotography.blogspot.com/2011/04/opposites-photo-class.html

Laurie

April 10 2011 Scrap~tures Reveal....

Scrap~tures April Scrapbook Kit... Consisted of MME Papers line Stella and Rose I have to say that I have always been a fan of the texture and weight of MME papers. The patterns of the papers are super fun, small and subtle enough that they don't over-power the photos. I found that it all works perfectly with every type of photos from Black and White to Colour.And that is what I did. I created this layout of Kurt using Black and white photos.I took a little bit more of an artsy step (or Jump for me then normal) with this layout and cut the paper and then pieced it together with ribbon and eyelets. I loved the look of the "Numbers Paper" the blue side and was super excited to use it and of course the title block "so much more DELIGHTFUL than you know" worked perfectly for my title with these photos.

For my next layout...I created this layout "balloons belong in church" with the Exclusive Sketch for Kit subscribers only, Created my Kristine Davidson. The Sweet Stripe paper worked well with my photo of Kurt holding his Balloon at the Thinking Day Service. I also added to the embellishment a stamped image from one of the doilies in the stamp set provided with the kit. The ribbon was part of an old Scrap~tures kit that I had left over and added some bright glittery thickers. (thanks Shannon I love them)

Using the Scrap~tures card kit, I created this layout using the Scrapbook and Cards Today April Calendar Sketch I have to admit (BLUSHING) that this was my first attempt at using Copics and I am hooked... I was shocked at how bright the colours are. I also went a few steps further and cut out some of the petals and added some Liquid applique for the centre of the flower...but that is not all I also added some rock candy crackle paint to make the flower shine and crackle...I loved the saying A mother’s love does not divide between her children it multiplies. And of course mine is X2

Here is a closer view of the flower.... I am actually pleased with the way that it turned out

Check out the Scrap~tures store if you are interested... only 1 more scrapbook kit and 3 more card kits left as of today...so get them while you still can....http://www.scraptures.ca/store

Thanks for stopping by.... and stay tuned next weekend... Scrap~tures is having an on line crop with lots of challenges...and prizes.. and of course a blog hop....hope to see you there...

Laurie