Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Tip for Tricky Chippy

Hey there everyone,

One of my recent design team chipboard titles posed a slight bit of a challenge compared to usual. I had no photos what so ever that would fit the title as is so I had to think outside of the box.

The title was Outback and even though I may live in sunny QLD, I have never been to the outback as such or have any photos that would even look remotely...outback-ish!

We often end up with chipboard titles through our stash collecting that may not suit anything we've got in our photo collection but there is still a way to make the best of such titles, simply through a bit of alteration.

So here is my layout:

 As you can see I simply chopped the title in half to create two words and added some alpha stickers in between to expand on the title, thus becoming : Hanging out the back.
 To give the title a slightly dirty, outdoors look, I inked the edges with some vintage photo distress ink but otherwise kept the chipboard raw.
Now, instead of a challenging chipboard title I have no idea what to do, I have a layout that I totally love! Could not be happier with how this turned out.

The great thing is that chipboard is so easy to cut, colour and alter, so you are only limited by your imagination. Don't hesitate to seperate your titles if it fits better with the flow of your layout. You may even get two layouts out of the one title if you cut them into pieces at times.

Have fun.

Holly xo

Sunday, August 26, 2012

August scrapbooking inspiration from Irit

My first lo was made about 2 month ago, but as it was published in Scrapbooking. com web magazine, I couldn't show it here till now.
So here it is- my  Our Adventure page.
I used just a piece of a  huge corner title and it was perfect for this page.
This is not a  very new page, but it was published in Scrapbooking.com June 2012 issue, so I can share it now and not before.
And more to share
This page was made with Dad title and it's  one of my twins, deeply loves her Dad (My DH is so happy with this " girly" purple page...)

And a close up on the title



See your next month with more and inspiration!
Irit

Friday, August 24, 2012

NEW ZEALAND layouts

Hi everyone! I enjoyed a wonderful holiday visiting my sister and her family in Auckland during the Winter school holidays this year. Scrapbooking my photos gives me an opportunity to revisit those special times together- what sweet memories!
I can always rely on a2z to have the perfect titles for my layouts and this was no exception- 2 lovely NEW ZEALAND titles and here they are on my layouts.............


 
 
 
 
 
 
Happy scrapping till next month!
Monica:)

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

August New Release with - Amy Prior

Amy Prior ...
"Just Me" ...
Amy has also used "Shapes - Chicken Wire"

 "Her Smile says it all" ...

 "Cannot imagine life without you" ...

 "Sisterly Love" 
using NEW Scraplets "Doodlet 09 - Butterfly" ...

 "Daily Routine" 
using NEW Scraplets "Shapes - Butterfly 15" ...

 "Love makes the world go round" ...
Amy has also used "Shapes - Hearts - Set of 6".

 "Dream like there's no tomorrow" ...

 "Pretty in Pink" ...

all your creations are truly amazing Amy. Thank you !

Well everyone, I hope you have loved seeing what the design team ladies have done with the August release Scraplets. I know I'm inspired enough to head to my craft desk and hopefully do some much needed "creative therapy". 

Don't forget to tell your friends to join us on Facebook (link above) as we are having an awesome give away as soon as we hit 500 likers !! 

... Until Next Time ...

August New Releases with - Holly Connors

Holly Connors ...

"I love you this much" ...

 "I Adore You" ...

 Mr & Mrs ...

 "Too Much Energy" ...

 "Outback" ... 
(Love the use of this word).

 "Dream like theres no tomorrow" ...

and just because Holly looks absolutely stunning with her pregnancy glow ...

"Can't wait to meet you", 
Scraplets word that was released in June ...

Beautiful Holly !!!

and last up (but certainly not least) - 

Amy Prior !



August NEW Release - Samantha Bailey

Samantha Bailey ... 

"I love you this much" ...

 Love this idea of a pin board that Sam has made
using NEW Scraplets "Shapes - Butterfly 17" ... 

 "Outback" ...

 "My New Bike" ...

 "Pretty in Pink" ...

"Sun Surf & Sandcastles" ...

"I Adore You" ...

Absolutely gorgeous inspirational creations Sam !!!

Next up - 
Holly Connors !

August NEW Release with - Caz Zabel

Caz Zabel 's layouts are sure to inspire ...

"Grins & Giggles" ...

"Her Smile says it all" ...

"I Adore You" ...

"Love makes the world go round" ...

"Mr & Mrs" ...

"No More Photos" ...

"Pretty in Pink" ...

"Together Forever" ...

Absolutely gorgeous layouts Caz. I'm inspired to do some scrapping. I'm especially loving the flowers and lace on a boy photo - I MUST try this !!! 

... Next up - Samantha Bailey ! 

August NEW Releases - with Irit Shalom

by Irit Shalom ...

"Just Me" ...

 "I love you this much" ...

 "I Adore you" ...

 "Grins & Giggles" ...

 "Pretty in Pink" ...

 "Taste of Summer"
using NEW Scraplets "Shapes - Butterfly 17" ...

 (and a close up of Butterfly 17) ...

 "Happy Girl" 
using Scraplets "Doodlet -09 - Bird" ...

 "Big Cousin" 
using NEW "Cousin Scripty Word" ...
Irit has also used "Shapes - Bonsai Tree".

Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations Irit !!!

Next up - 
Carolyn (Caz) Zabel !

August NEW Releases - with Sandra Wilkinson

Sandra Wilkinson 's  creations using NEW Scraplets for August !

"Dream like there's no tomorrow" ...

 "His Smile says it all" ...

 "I Adore you" ...

 "Just Me" ...

 "lil sisters"
using NEW "Shapes - Butterfly 16" ...

 "Pretty in Pink" ...

 "Soriano" 
using NEW "Shapes - Brick Wall" ...

Liking how Sandra has used the 
NEW "Shapes - Brick Wall" 
as a mask on this layout.

 "My one and only"
using NEW "Doodlet 09 - Butterfly" ...

Thanks Sandra !!! 

Next up - 
Irit Shalom !