"Lucky father" - Scrapmatts

Today I am sharing a layout with a very special photo!!! Well it was taken 4 years ago but it is never too late to capture a moment of pure happiness and keep it forever!!! <3

Sketch by Angela Star for Scrapfriends!!

"Lucky Father"

All chipboard pieces are Scrapmatts, check out the blog post here to get the codes!!

I am also participating in "The studio" August challenge for using glitter!!!

Since I don't have a sewing machine yet, I used the Sew Easy tool to stitch on my layout!!! Very handy!!!!

Thanks for visiting my blog!!!
Have a nice day!!!xx

Tutorial time! Step by step mixed media layout! "Forget me not"

Hello again!!

As I promised, here is a step by step tutorial on how to create this vintage background!!

I always start by placing the stuff I want to use onto the paper to get an idea of how to proceed...it usually changes in the end...haha Sketches are a GREAT help and inspiration!!!

I glued the papers down and then misted with brown and blue dylusions and let it drip...

Wipe off excess with toilet paper! (Always handy right??? lol)

Apply texture paste using a mask here and there...make sure it goes past your photo and won't be all covered up!

Place the photo to see where you need to stamp! I usually use a letter stamp for that!!

I decided to add some old book paper which I wrinkled and distressed!!

Take a mask or stencil and trace around it with versamark ink!!!

The results are impressive!! I used distressed embossing powder "walnut stain".

And some copper embossing....

The title by Scrapmatts, was also heat embossed with these 3 colors!!

The great thing about the versamark pen is that you have absolute control of where you need to emboss!!!

This Green Tara paper flower was stamped and splashed with mist!!

That's about it!!! I then started building my composition and gluing stuff around and VOILA!!!

"Forget me not"

I forgot to mention that my last act was to apply some gesso on the flowers and in random spots around the page!!

All flowers and laces are Green Tara! You can also see a a few beautiful clock pieces which are Scrapmatts!!!

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial!

Have a nice creative day!!!

"Forget me not" - Green Tara & OUAS!!!

"Forget me not"

Hello my lovely friends!!xx

Today I am sharing a special layout with you which is a tribute to my grandmother who is in heaven.
My composition and theme are based on the inspirational challenge by my sweet talented friend Nadia Cannizzo for Once Upon a Sketch!!



I have used many Green Tara amazing products (what else could I use for a special page??)
In the cluster below you can see a latte heirloom flower in the center and around it there are some cherry blossoms in blue, white & brown roses and a white lace flower!

The magnificent aqua damask is one of my favorites along with cherry blossoms in blue and creme, white paper flowers which I have painted, misted and stamped on, natural skeleton leaves and beautiful lace on the right!!

You can also see a a few beautiful clock pieces which are Scrapmatts!!!

**NEW** Damask 8cm Fabric and Organza Flower Aqua 12 pcs

Fabric Flowers Heirloom Small Ivory/Latte Pack

Cherry Blossoms 2 Tone Blue

Cherry Blossoms Blue

Cherry Blossoms Cream

*NEW* 1.5cm Roses Ivory

7.5cm Skeleton Leaves Natural Pack of 100

1.5cm Roses Brown

21 Yards Lace, 2.8cm Off White

15 Yards Lace, 3.8cm White

10cm petals. White Pack of 25.

4cm Petals, White.

"Guest book"

In Greece, as we are Orthodox Christians, we have many Christenings during summer so we use guest books at the Church so people can write their wishes for the baby!!

The cover is FULL of Green Tara goodies!!!

On the spine of the album I have attached some pleated organza ribbon and lace ribbon!

In the picture below you can see a dark rose rosette, a cute little pink butterfly, paper flowers which I have stamped on, a pink rose, a small piece from the gorgeous diamante trim and a lace flower!
I have also placed a mauve lace ribbon vertically!

This turquoise tutu flower was just the right color for the cover paper! I have also used a pink lace flower and a white lace flower.

12mm Round Silver Diamante Trim 10m

10cm petals. White Pack of 25.

4cm Petals, White.

15 Yards Lace, 3.8cm White

1.5cm Roses Pale Pink

**NEW** Lace Pearl 3.5cm Lace Pearl Flowers 12 pcs Pink

10m Lace Ribbon, 22mm Mauve

**NEW** Satin Rosette 5cm Satin and Pearl Flowers 12 pcs Dark Rose

**NEW** Tutu 5cm Organza and Pearl Flowers Turquoise 12 pcs

Rain Forest Velvet and Organza Butterfly 3cm Pink

25mm Pleated Organza Ivory 5m roll

20m Lace Ribbon, 9mm White

***
I hope you have enjoyed my post!!!
ATTN!!!!
I will share a step by step on how I made this layout in a few days!!!
Hugssss!!!!

"Beach fun" - Purple Pumpkin August sketch!!

Hello my dear friends!!

New month, new sketch, new inspiration by our wonderful design team over at Purple Pumpkin!!!

The papers are BoBunny Key Lime Deep Blue Sea Paper & Key Lime Notes Paper given to me from Enjoy Scrapping!!! Thank you soooo much Lena!!!xx 

I LOVE these colors!!!

Here is the new sketch by Debbie Burns !!!

I got inspired by the summer/sun themed challenge over at Simon Says and my scrapping magic fairy Ashli Oliver!!! 

"Beach fun"

The title and blue bubbles & swirl are by Scrapmatts!!

Below you can see a PP flair button, 2 tickets, and a crochet doily.

Below is a felt doily, felt flower, flair button and lots of washi tape!!

There is a pocket made out of vellum paper and washi tapes! I have put some twine on the tag so I can pull it out!!

You have until the end of the month to complete this Sketch Challenge and link it up in the sidebar by midnight 31st of August 2013. There will be two fabulous Purple Pumpkin prizes!

$25 & 15$ to spend in the Purple Pumpkin shop - one winner will be chosen by the design team, and the second will be a random prize draw. Winner gets to Guest Design in a future month - once they have received their Purple Pumpkin product of course!

Thanks for visiting me today!!!

Enjoy Scrapping!!!

xxxxx

All of my July projects in 1 post!! Sorry but I was on holidays!!xx

Hello my dear friends & followers!!
My blog has been terribly neglected during July but I was on holidays on a Paradise Greek island called "SAMOS"!!! No time for blogging or Facebook...however I took some scrapbooking stuff with me because I cannot imagine myself without getting my fingers dirty for too long!! haha

First of all a reminder!!!
There is still time to enter the sketch at   Purple Pumpkin by Debbie Burns

and here is my take...

I have also used the color challenge from Get Creative since I had the honor of being the Guest Designer this month!!!

The challenge is to use ONLY red embellishments!!!

*I have used a doily, a spotty button, red twine and 2 different red washi tapes

****

Scrapmatts!!!

I will also share with you what I've done with my limited stuff during my holidays!!! Some "Studio75" papers, some Scrapmatts, Green Tara & Purple Pumpkin embellies were all I needed!!!

All scrapmatts pieces are from "Nautical design" CB 4059!!! Simply gorgeous!!! Studio75 "Sunshine love" collection & Purple Pumpkin flower,washi tape, tickets, buttons!!!

I have painted the sea shells using distress inks and the rest of the pieces were painted white. I have also added gold stickles for shine!!

My next project is a tag where I have used a mask with texture paste to look like wood which I think is very trendy at the moment!! The grass was misted with dylusions and the butterfly is painted white and covered with gold stickles!

CB 4009 Butterfly, CB1190 Words, CB 5099 grass.

Flowers and ribbon by Green Tara!!!

 ***********

And my layouts for Green Tara!!!!!

"Starlet"

I know it is winter in Australia but it is summer in Greece

and my layouts have a summer touch on them!!

In both layouts is my daughter Ioli. In the first one she is
wearing my huge sun glasses and looks like a little starlet!!

I have used some real sea shells and a starfish I picked from
the sea the other day!! 

Papers and wooden elements are "Studio 75"!!

Gorgeous flowers and ribbon are of course Green Tara!!

I have used a beautiful Camellia as the center piece of my cluster
 and around it you can see skeleton leaves in hot pink,
brown leaves, turquoise roses and hot pink cherry blossoms!

Ric rac ribbons are great for summer themes as they look like waves!!
 Here I have used two different colours, hot pink and brown!!
The burlap gives a natural feel to it and goes perfectly with the
natural sea elements!!

Green Tara Products Used:

**NEW** Camellia 8cm Paper flowers Ivory

Cherry Blossoms Pink

**NEW** 1.5cm Roses Turquoise

1.5cm Roses Brown

Medium Gold Leaves 5cm.

 Burlap Ribbon 38mm, Coffee

5cm Skeleton Leaves Pink 

6mm Ric Rac Hot Pink

6mm Ric Rac Light Brown

6mm Opal Sequin Trim Blue Opal

6mm Brushed Sequin Trim Antique Gold

****

"ΙΟΛΗ"

Yet another cluster with the beautiful Camellia flower in blue!!!

I have also used cherry blossoms in white and red, white 

velvet leaves, my favorite mini tassel ribbon in light blue

 and a lovely red heirloom flower!!

More ric rac ribbons here! There are many fabulous colors to choose
 from in the store!! This metal piece is cut out from a ribbon too which is
 called silver diamante trim! I have also made a bow using that lovely
 thin red/white ribbon! And if you look closely, I have scattered around
some sequins (in both layouts) taken off the sequin trim!!!

Green Tara Products Used:

Cherry Blossoms White

Cherry Blossoms Red/White

**NEW** Camellia 8cm Paper flowers Wedgwood Blue

**NEW** Heirloom 4cm Silk and Organza  Red

**NEW** Velvet Leaves 3cm White

 Mini Tassel Ribbon 15mm Wedgewood Blue

6mm Ric Rac Pale Blue

6mm Ric Rac Royal Blue

6mm Opal Sequin Trim Blue Opal

16mm Flower Silver Diamante Trim

****

"Photo Album"

 I have also made a photo album which is a gift for a friend!

ALL flowers and leaves are beautiful Green Tara products!!!

If you've made it so far your are heroes!!! haha

So sorry for the long post!!!!

Thanks for having a look!

Have a great day and happy scrapping!!!xx