Monday, April 25, 2022

Wild Berry Blast Hop!

Welcome Back Friends!



We've got 5 MORE DAYS to take advantage of our fun Wild Berry Blast Exclusive product offering with Close To My Heart!

So 8 of my fellow Close To My Heart Makers have got some artwork to share with you using our Wild Berry Blast goodies. If you've arrived from Show & Tell with Michelle, then you're on the right track!

I have been working on so many albums and lucky for me ? I have LOADS of photos to work with as I have LOADS of stories to still tell!!!

I started with a PageMaps sketch and then I ended up somewhere else entirely which is why I LOVE using sketches for inspiration!


Wild Berry blast indeed...so much PINK right?! Well if you're like me, I needed this collection toned down a smidge. That's where the stencilling and ink splatters come in....


I knew I wanted to work with white cardstock but I also have had so much fun stencilling and playing with ink lately, so I added this fun brick stencil with the Wild Berry and Black CTMH ink pads.


I also cut these fabulous cut-files from my longtime friend Jennifer Edwardson Creative Inc. and they worked beautifully with our Wild Berry Blast paper collection, don't they?!!! I added some of our awesome black acrylic arrows which helped bring more black onto this page too. 


The 12x12 sticker sheet is LOADED with images, icons, titles and words...and the chipboard sheet that is available with this collection I know I'll be able to use on many future projects. 

Check out my list of products I've used below and don't be afraid to be bold with colour and use it in a non-typical way as well. I could have easily decided that this was 'too girly' and if I did, well, then I wouldn't have this fun new layout to add to John and my Italy album!

Thanks so much for stopping in, I hope you've picked up some inspiration along the way as well. Now it's time to head on over to Wendy's Blog to see what she's got to share!

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Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad

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Sunday, April 17, 2022

National Scrapbooking Day BlogHop


HELLO! Welcome back to my Blog...I'm super excited to be able to share with you artwork featuring the Good Vibes Scrapbooking Workshop Kit!!! 

We have 10 more Close To My Heart Makers on this BLOG HOP, sharing loads of artwork featuring the National Scrapbooking Day bundles so if you've arrived here from Becca-Expressions Blog, you're on the right track!

This kit is one of FIVE Product Bundles you can purchase and play along with us for National Scrapbooking Day which we will be doing LIVE on May 6th AND 7th!

We've got you covered for ALL PAPERCRAFTERS...mini-album, 2 different Card kits and 2 Scrapbook Workshop kits too! Join the fun in May or create on your own time at your own pace as all videos will be recorded for future viewing!

This is is the base layout I created from our trip to Italy in 2019... we were there for just over a month and let me tell you, the food had to be one of my favourite parts!


This Workshop has a 6x12 Flip Flap insert which worked perfectly for the extra photos I had from this day...I've added two more photos by printing in the 3x4 format. The colours in this collection really do work with so many different events.




Meats and Cheese...like you've got hundreds of choices and it's all DELICIOUS!!!!! 
I truly wanted to fill my suitcase.


I followed the kit design and changed some of the photo sizes but otherwise it was a fun Workshop to create! I love that we have some fantastic layout designs that you can easily replicate with different collections. So many ways to add more photos to a layout as well !

Thank you so much for visiting my page! Now head on over to Wendy's Blog to see what lovely artwork she's created!

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Wild Berry Blast Collection!

Hello Friends!

I've been SUPER busy this week in my Workshop creating with so many NEW PRODUCTS and I can't wait to share them with you.

Today's highlight is our April Special, Wild Berry Blast. If you haven't had a good look at our Colour of the Year yet, then now's your time! 

We've created some exclusive products with our Wild Berry including a paper pack with sticker sheet, cardstock, chipboard and a stamp set. I LOVE the stamp set and it will remain in my stamp collection (most don't stay FYI) as it's really fun and versatile for so many applications!


As you can see, this is Matthew's Prom Day and we went for a photo shoot before all the festivities started. There's a spot with LOADS of graffiti and I have been there before for photos when his sisters graduated as well...but the graffiti artwork has changed with each visit.



I used the Wild Berry paper pack and sticker sheet and also added in our current Mix-Ins (X9038) which is my all time favourite so far...it's the black print PP. 


I've said it before and I'll say it again...adding stamping to your layouts really adds another layer of texture and dimension and if I can make it happen...I often do. 

TIP: I laid out my photo mat and cut patterned papers roughly where I wanted them and with my background PP on my VersaMat, I inked up my burst stamp, moved the PP out of the way slightly and stamped in the three locations. Pretty much the eyeball technique...one of my favourites.

I adhered the 'guts' of the papers and photo block next then started adding layers of stickers, chipboard and more small stamps. You'll even spy on the photo below, our NEW VIP Exclusive Acrylic Shapes (arrow) that I added here! (more info about that below)



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COPYRIGHT INFO

Hey all! I just need to make mention that all content is by me, unless otherwise noted
and I ask that you don't copy or re-create any of the artwork posted on here for submissions to contests, publication or profit. But feel free to "lift" for your own personal use, all I ask is that you give credit where credit is due! Thanks.