A Hero in all of Us

Welcome everyone to my second post this month!

I am so excited by all of the wonderful work our DT have been sharing. It is so nice when you have an idea for a challenge to see the results...and such exceptional ones at that! Thank you to our amazing DT!

Have you heard that Jo is having a DT call at the moment and that you only have till the end of the week to get your applications in. For all of the details check out the right hand side column of this blog or our Facebook page. You don't want to miss this opportunity.

This months challenge is focussed on our heroes. 

Here are the challenge requirements:

Masculine theme
The words "My Hero" included in the title

4 patterned papers

Washi Tape

Twine or Ribbon

At least 1 handmade embellishment

For this layout, I have used some of the requirements, not all of them.I have used a photo of my Dad and his eldest grandson and my son.

Here is what I have come up with...

I have used the gorgeous Authentique "Harmony" collection, Kaisercard cardstock - Wheat, Amy Tangerine - Thickers - Goodness, Authentique - "Curiosity" Elements letters, washi tape - We R Memory Keepers, doily, Kaisercraft tag, Scrap FX Tyre Track Stencil, twine, iTop tool and brad, Versa Colour Ink - Split Pea; Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Kaisercraft Gum Leaf ink, Faber Castell Gelatos, Darkroom Door Background Stamp.

I got most of these gorgeous products from Jo, so make sure if you want to get your hands on them...contact Jo, she is always more than happy to help you out!

The doily you can see I have coloured with my Faber Castell Gelatos. I then used my water pen to blend the colour.

I love the quote that I have used...it is so true...
" Grandchildren are a grandparents link to the future, 

and grandparents are the child's link to the past." (Unknown)

I didn't use the 'My Hero' in the title instead 'A Hero.' 

How great are these Amy Tangerine Thickers? I used my Tim Holtz Distress Inks on them to match the layout and so that the hatching on the letters stands out.

In this photo you can see my little brad that I have made using my iTop tool and some of the Authentique papers. You can also see the Kaisercraft tags that I have altered. One I altered simply with the Scrap FX stencil and distress ink. The other I coloured with my Faber Castell Gelatos. Both of them I have stamped using a Darkroom Door background stamp.

I am really looking forward to seeing your creations for this challenge. Make sure you have a go and honour those males in your life. Saying that though there is nothing in the requirements to state that you have to do that...only use 'My Hero' in the title. Why not pick a friend, a pet, a sporting personality, a musician or band?? It is totally up to you.

I hope that you have enjoyed reading my post and checking out what I have been up to. I really loved creating this layout and using this paper collection - thanks Jo!

Happy Scrapping!

Mel x

September Challenge

Welcome to my post for this month's challenge set by DT member Mel Field. As we celebrate Father's day this month, Mel has asked us to share a project that celebrates 'My Hero', use 4 patterned papers, Washi tape, twine and to make a handmade embellishment.

 The girls have done a fantastic job showcasing their hero's so here is my take on the September's challenge.
 I set myself a challenge to use what is predominately a Christmas range from Kaisercraft, the new 'Basecoat Christmas'. This range has some beautiful christmas papers but also the 'grunge style' paper that we know as 'Basecoat'.

I have to admit I struggled at first, but once I started it just flowed and I'm happy with what I created. I have added some of the new Kaisercraft washi tape, 4 different papers from the Basecoat Christmas paper pad, Kraft Thickers for my title, my handmade element is my tag that I have stamped with a 'Darkroom Door' stamp, I have used lots of Distress ink, Heidi Swapp colour mists, twine, and some new metal elements from Dlish. I have sprayed my muslin to blend with the colours. Of course I have used a photo of my man who is definitely my hero in every way.

Just a reminder that there is a 'Design Team Call' on, so if you would like an opportunity to join Scrapbookit's team send in your application by the 20th September. Details are in the sidebar.

Not long now until our Spring Retreat, lots of planning, and surprises are in the pipeline. If you know of anyone who would like to join in please let me know by calling 0407058604.

Have a great crafty week
Jo Caird

My Hero

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the September Challenge here at Scrapbookit!

September, the month we celebrate the very special males in our lives...our Dads.

I was asked by Jo to set this month's challenge so I decided to incorporate those special males in our lives. 

Here is the challenge...

Create a layout/a project that includes the following:

* Masculine theme

*The words 'My Hero' included in the title

* 4 patterned papers

* Washi tape

* Twine / Ribbon

* At least 1 handmade embellishment

Here is what I have come up with for this challenge...I loved creating this layout.

To start with I might just say how much I love this photo...one I took when I first got my camera.

There are many ways that you can create a masculine themed layout. It could just be the colours that you use. I have also torn the paper rather than using just straight edges, this gives the layout a rough look, I guess.

I have used an A2Z Scraplets chipboard 'My Hero' phrase as part of my title. I have used the Slate Grey Dylusions Ink Spray to alter the colour of 'My Hero.' I have also used my Around the Block Tape Writer to finish off the title..."My Dad My Hero."

My four patterned papers come from the gorgeous collection by 

Authentique: Harmony.

I have used the back of the "Creation" page as the base on top of the Kraft cardstock. I have inked the cardstock with the Tim Holtz Distress Ink ~ 'Walnut Stain.'

I have then used the "Abundance",  "Song" and the "Nature" pages layered to create the layout. Thank goodness for double sided papers!! The 'Nature' page (red),  I have sprayed with the Postbox Red Dylusions Ink Spray.

The washi tape that I have used is from my own collection.

However, did you know that Jo has just received a delivery of all new washi tapes??? Why not head over to the online store or our Facebook page to check them out?

I have used just a regular twine for this layout. I have tied a little to the 'My Hero' words and a little to the Scrap FX - Hash Border. How cool is that hash border??

I have also used some twine to create my handmade embellishment. I cut some little footprints from cardstock and I have then attached some twine to the cardstock to create my two little footprint embellishments...they are probably more like thongs.

Now, as you know, Jo is always very generous with what she sends us as her Design Team. So I have a few little other bits and pieces as part of my layout. I have used the Scrap FX Tyre Track Stencil. I have coloured the texture paste with the Slate Grey Dylusions Ink Spray prior to adding the texture paste to the layout.

I have also added a cute little Kaisercraft pocket envelope from the Mix and Match range, slightly sprayed with Slate Grey Dylusions Ink Spray. Inside this envelope I have used a Kaisercraft tag from the same range. This has my journalling on it.

Finally, my Dad always says...why do they call it scrapbooking when you don't use scraps??? As I left the living area to start creating this layout my Dad handed me an everyday serviette from the dinner table and said 'I challenge you to use this in your layout' and I did! I sprayed part of it with the Dylusions Slate Grey Ink Spray and the second part with the Postbox Red Dylusions Ink Spray. I have popped these between the layered papers...just for you Dad! 

So there you go...the new challenge for September. All products are available (minus a few exceptions) from Jo in store at Scrapbookit. Head over to 

 http://www.scrapbookit.com.au/online-shop.aspx

to get your hands on some of these great products.

I hope that this layout has inspired you to get working on your entry for this month's challenge...remember there is a prize pack up for grabs!!

Really looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Mel x