The Inspired Scrapper

Challenge #22: So Much Fun by Sonja McLean

Based on last week's sketch, I put together this layout using the materials from Scrapbooking Fanatics amazing prize pack.

I can't believe how fast my baby is growing! At this age, she's still small enough to cuddle and carry, yet she carries a personality that's all her own. I absolutely LOVE this stage of life. It's just so much fun to watch her grow and change, learn and discover...become a real person with individual traits and interests. It's a real joy to witness!

Supplies: Patterned paper by Webster's Pages, Rose Moka, Graphic 45 and Black River Designs; diecut letters by Graphic 45; Hambly overlay; Prima flowers; lace ribbon.

Challenge # 22 - Special Times and Dance Class by Anna Zalamea

Hi Everyone! I was thrilled to receive a package of scrapping goodies generously donated by Scrapbooking Fanatics and The Bookers Club. The vintage papers and diecuts are so beautiful and the 4x6 page protector was so fun to work with. Here are a couple of layouts I created:

Special Times

 

On this layout, I cut around the Webster's Pages calendar page to create a diecut frame. Then I used a spiral notepad punch along the left edge of the blue Rose Moka background paper to create the distressed notebook look. The vintage green patterned paper by Graphic 45 was used as a mat, and I handcut the bold floral patterns of the Black River Designs paper as contrasting embellishments. Finally, I used the Graphic 45 typewriter diecut letters for my title.

Supplies Used: patterned papers by Webster's Pages, Rose Moka, Graphic 45 and Black River Designs; diecut letters by Graphic 45; Hambly overlay; Making Memories clip; Bazzill Basics cardstock; Stampin Up spiral notebook punch

Dance Class

 

When I first started playing with the 4x6 page protectors, I thought "what do I do with this besides adding photos??" Then I decided to use the design as a template for a clear layout. Each of the 4x6 pockets was a grid where I could insert pictures, patterned paper and transparencies. I could also embellish on top of the page protector by gluing flowers, tape and ribbon. After playing with the design, I came up with a unique yet cohesive multi-photo layout that was fun yet easy to create. I also inserted extra 4x6 photos at the back of the layout.

Supplies Used: We R Memory Keepers 4x6 page protector; Rose Moka and Webster's Pages patterned papers; Prima flowers; Creative Imaginations and K&Co frilly tape; Jenni Bowlin letter stickers; Making Memories 4x6 transparency; Miscellaneous ribbon

Thanks for looking, and thank you, Scrapbooking Fanatics and The Bookers Club for the wonderful scrapping supplies and challenge!

Challenge #22: Sponsored Challenge

Scrapbooking Fanatics has donated yet another fabulous prize for The Inspired Scrapper. A huge array of double-sided patterned paper, including designs from Graphic 45, Rose Moka, Webster's Pages and Black River Designs. Many of the papers I'd never seen before, some including die-cut letters or vintage tags. Again, another amazing selection by Jayme at Scrapbooking Fanatics!

I've also donated from my stash, some Jenni Bowlin letter stickers, two 12x12 page protectors with 4x6 slots, and a Hambly overlay.

Can't wait to see what our wonderful Anna has created with her kit. She will be uploading sometime today.

Don't forget to leave your comment before the end of the month, for your chance to win May's sponsored challenge.

Happy Friday!

Sonja.

Challenge #21: "Taking a hike" by Leigh Penner

I ♥ sketches and loved this week's choice.

Here's how I used it:

 

Supplies used: Cosmo Cricket patterned paper, Pink Paislee letter stickers and Heidi Swapp chipboard letters.

Challenge #21: "Jolly Jumper" by Heather Moll

I love sketches. They are time-savers for me. I also find them a great way to get my mojo going again when I'm struggling.

Here's what I came up with for this awesome sketch:

Supplies used: Bazzill Cardstock, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper, Fontwerks Stamps, Basic Grey Stickers, American Crafts Rub-ons, Marvy Punches

Tip: Create your own scallop patterned paper border by tracing a piece of scalloped cardstock and cutting it out.

Tip #2: If you don't have the exact color of ink that you need (in my case it was orange), mix 2 colors together by inking one color first, stamping it gently on a piece of scrap paper and then inking the stamp again with another color before stamping it down on the paper you want.

Challenge #21: Pagemaps Sketch

Happy Friday, everyone! Today we have a way cool Pagemaps sketch for inspiration.

Can't wait to see what our lovely ladies create with this fantastic sketch. Thanks Becky!

Enjoy the sunny weekend!
Sonja.

Calendar Girls on 2Peas

Great news for all you Inspired Scrapper fans! Tammy from "Calendar Girls" on Two Peas in a Bucket will be featuring our blog in June. They were formally the "Designing with Autumn Leaves Calendar Girls" on the board, sponsored by 2Peas and Autumn Leaves, but since Autumn Leaves did not make a calendar in 2009, their featuring various challenge blogs instead.

Play along in the month of June, where I will be offering more prizes to celebrate the "Calendar Girls" on 2Peas:)

Happy Scrapping!

Sonja.

Challenge #20 - Break out the paint, foam stamps and more, by Debby Visser

Happy Long Weekend for those here in BC!!  I wish the weather was a bit better, but otherwise I am so looking forward to a great relaxing weekend with just family time and scrapbook time!!!

This week, I chose to play with forgotten and overlooked tools and mediums.  Just everyday creative stuff, that most scrappers have.  And if you don't, you can get them SO cheap now, as they are 'overlooked and forgotten'.

Paint and Foam Stamps.

I know I have a few, okay more than a few! lol  And I have had some for sale forever and they always get overlooked by not only buyers, but by me.  So I pulled them out and got to playing.

This first page was created using Making Memories Summer Foam Stamps and a variety of paints.  I beleive I traded these stamps for other product a while ago, but I know you can find foam stamp sets for $5.00 now!!  Great affordable re-usable tools!
I foam stamped the sunshine in yellow and in orange. I cut out the yellow one and added some stickles.  Then I only cut out the orange triangle pieces and pop dotted them from the orange sun.  ( I stamped these under my main photo mat, so I would have the same paper)  I also stamped the word 'splash' and outlined it in white gel pen.  And I stamped the wave; I did two and overlapped them a bit.  The title word 'fish' was painted and I ran my brush along the edge of the layout with the blue paint too.

 

 

 

Supplies: Scenic Route, Ranger Stickles, Heidi Swapp, Making Memories, Stampin Up

For the next layout I used Making Memories foam stamp set 'patterns'.  I foam stamped the white dots.  Then I took my circle punch and punched out little snowflakes, added some stickles and put those randomly on a few white dots.  One of my other favourite meduims is crackle paint.  I painted the Maya Road snowflakes with blue, then applied a generous amount of regular white glue.  Using the white glue enhances the 'crackle' effect.  When the glue was dry, I applied white crackle paint and let dry.  I love the look of crackled paint!!

 

 

 

Supplies: Basic Grey, Maya Road, Ranger Crackle Paint, Making Memories, Fiskars, Stampin Up

And for my last example, I used the Ranger paint dabbers.  If you like to paint, but don't want the mess to clean up, these are the way to go!!!  I searched my recycle bin for a nice big piece of cardboard, traced my shape and cut it out.  I glued down my paper then ripped the paper and top layer of the cardboard to reveal the cardboard bumps underneath.  I love texture, and cardboard adds amazing texture!!  Once I had ripped just where I wanted it, I used the Ranger Paint Dabber and painted away!!  Because my photos were so dark, I also distressed the paper to tone it down.
So go search your recyle bin and pull out the paints and supplies and have fun!!

 

 

 

Supplies: Bazzill cardstock, Core'dinations cardstock, Teresa Collins, Scenic Route, Cuttlebug, Ranger, cardboard.

Thanks for stopping by!

Challenge #19 - Proud Mommy Moment by Lisa

 

 

Wow, it's amazing how fast time flies. I can't believe that my baby girl is already one! I strugged with this moment at first, but then realized that I should be proud of her and of all of her accomplishments this first year, instead of sad at the loss of time. My original idea for this layout is nothing like the result, but we've all gone through that I'm sure! I was thinking more along the lines of an announcement or billboard-type title with graphic black and white pp, but somehow I kept comming back to this piece of BoBunny pp. So, although my idea shifted as the layout evolved, I like the end result and I think the softer feel captures Matéya's empathetic nature. She's just not a black and white type of girl!

Being a mom 'again', it's amazing how differently I see the world. My proudest moments as a person almost all involved being a mom. I know that I should take the initiative to create a layout featuring myself and my thoughts, and perhaps that day is just around the corner. I would much prefer to keep my focus on my family, and how they make me proud to be me. A mom who isn't perfect, who can't do it all, but who tries. That's all I ask of my husband and kids, so that's all I can really ask of myself. Happy Mother's Day to all you MOMs!

Products: BoBunny "Alissa" pp (backgroud), "Alissa so cute" pp (hand-cut flowers to 'pop' off the page, Magenta Style silver stickers, Staedtler watercolour pencils (green accents and butterfly embellishments)

"Motherhood" by Cari Locken

I created this layout to share some journaling about what it's been like being a mom. I also decided not to use a picture of me - just my children.

Here's my journaling:

I never knew ... 

• I'd have to clean so many poopy diapsers
• that your whininess would bug me so much 
• that you would make me so angry 
• that my patience would be tested daily 
• that I would worry so much 
• that cleaning up your puke was easier than cleaning up after someone else 
• that snotty noses would drive me nuts 
• that "letting go" would be so hard 
• that I would get tired of cleaning up your rooms 
• how excited I would be to see you perform in a play or do a sport 
• how much I loved getting hugs & kisses from all of you 
• how blessed I would be to have the three of you in my life 

 

Supplies used: Patterned paper (October Afternoon), Cardstock (Core'dinations), embossing templates (Cuttlebug), title letters & hearts (Cuttlebug dies), brads (American Crafts), border punch (Fiskars)

Thanks for looking.

Happy Mother's Day!