NUMBERS - VINTAGE IMAGES

A small packet of goodies scooped up by the DH at a local swap meet.  If you print this sheet out 5"x7" you will have the original size.  I haven't downsized the image so you should get good resolution - remember to click on this image and then save the larger one.  Happy numbering!

REFLECTION - ATCs

My intention here was to practice doing stamp scapes through a series of ATCs.  Here are the first and last of five I did.  I like seeing the progression, it was a couple of months between doing these. The stamp set is Beautiful Things from Close to my Heart (thanks Stephanie!) and I used all Distress Inks to color the scenes.  To give some dimension I used Flower Soft Ultra in Sage on the grounds.  Cream cardstock which I prefer over white, edged with my silver Krylong pen and matted onto dark purple cardstock.   Once I figure out how to - I will post these in the ATC group at Pages In Time..lol   It's a mystery that I ever took on a blog (with lots of help even!) when I'm continually challenged by what must be simple steps for most!!

ARE WE THERE YET? - AN ATC

My entry to the the Week #25 Old Meets New challenge at The Shabby Tea Room.  (click ont the title of this post to go directly there or see Challenge Sites under my links)   I've had the Creative Scraps  "Travel" sheet for some time, what I had to go out and buy was a vintage map.   Not to confuse things but in this case new is old and old is new - to me.  It had to be a vintage map of course.  And perfectly this one is of the lake district in Ontario.

I photocopied the map and then covered it with Crackle glaze.  When that was dry I distressed it further with both Broken China and Faded Jeans Distress Inks.  I edged this with a paint pen.  After fussy cutting the car and trailer I embossed them in clear and used foam tape to pop this piece out.  The words I adhered and then faux stitched.  E-mail me if you want to trade!

BARRY ASHTON'S "THIS IS BURLESQUE" ALADDIN HOTEL - VINTAGE LAS VEGAS POST CARD

Circa 1973.  The central dancer is wearing flesh toned plastic over her chest?  Was that just for the post card?  |Couldn't help but comment LOL

SHOWTIME - A LAS VEGAS SCRAPBOOKING LAYOUT

This is my response to the "Swirly Challenge Sponsored by Swirlydoos" and posted on Scrapperlicious.  Click on the title of this post to go directly to Scrapperlicious, if you are unfamiliar with Irene Tan and love Tim Holtz - go immediately!  But do come back...

The swirls in this layout are:  the swirly flourish at the bottom, which I traced with an acrylic piece, cut out and then used it to back the paper  for dimension, I used paisley patterned paper (isn't paisley composed of swirls?) and then the ribbon that the title sits on is "swirled" across the top of the photo.

I have had this pic sitting out for a bit now, I am making myself scrap the trip last year first!  It can be hard to deal with bigger pics and yes I could have downsized it but this size is what we paid (I think) $40 for!  When in Vegas only.. but a good thing as there didn't end up being any pics of the two of us.  We were with another couple on this trip and Lisa and I thought let's go to an "old Las Vegas" show.  I don't know about the guys but both of us slept through it..LOL  It was likely a good show but the late nights caught up on us!

I wanted to capture the feeling of an old Las Vegas stage - rich, vibrant colors and a bit of vintage.  This paper line "glad rags" from Paper Salon was just what I wanted.  The dotted strip on the bottom is popped up, the teeny dice are beads I added.  I've swept my gold Krylon pen across the title and faux stitched the big swirl for added richness.  I actually did hold back on this layout - I left the "gems" which frame the photo alone :) 

 Of course I tucked the tickets and the claim stub for the photo behind.  Not only are they the right embellishment but one day perhaps someone with the same love of ephemera I have will find them and be oh so delighted.

COVERED BOTTLE - GRAPHIC 45 COMMUNIQUE

The challenge this month at "Our Vintage Affair" is to make a wine bottle cover.  (click on the title of this post to go directly there - do go have a look, the other entries are lovely and shabbified!)  I don't drink so instead I've covered a French water bottle that I use to hold lavender water for the steam iron.  Because I will continue to use it, I have kept the cover on the simple side.  Those of you who love and adore graphic 45 will recognize the papers and tags I've used on this bottle.  As the papers are double-sided they work great on a clear bottle.  Instead of doing a paper collar around the  neck, I've used tiny gold beads on wire and wrapped that around.  I stamped and copper embossed the main paper to add texture and go with the copper eyelets I used to secure the laces (vintage satin ribbon), the border is composed of several other patterns in the line and vintage silk threads were used to dangle the tags.  I adhered a number of the die cuts from the line around the main body (not visible in this pic).  Finally I used a sepia toned decoupage finish (3 coats) to antique the papers a bit more and provide some water resistance.  Thanks for providing an interesting challenge!  I enjoyed tackling something quite different.  

SMOKEY THE BEAR - VINTAGE IMAGES

This is a tab top (the tab is broken off) tin pin.  Do you remember getting one of these from a park ranger?   We also had Smokey as part of our school programs. 

This one is a sticker.  I've not resized the images so if you want to use them you should get a pretty decent print.   The next one is a stamp or sticker, I've left enough room for you to cut it out with stamp edged scissors.












How about a book mark?  He is marked from the
US Department of Agriculture-Forest Service and Your State Forester.    Ok I have to comment - do you have State Foresters, here in BC we certainly don't have enough Forest Service staff, is it different anywhere else?  All of the focus on the environment and we aren't looking after what resources we have?


Despite my rant (really just a mini-rant) these are perfect images if you are creating scrap layouts or even a mini album with a camping theme.  The DH came up with these and I'm inspired to dig up pictures of both of us on family camping trips. 

Don't forget to click on the image and then save the larger one for the best resolution.  Enjoy!

GIRLS DAY OUT - AN ATC

Recently I spent a day out with a couple of girlfriends I met through our ATC group, Marilyn and Marlene.  Having been housebound for most of the summer this was an especially fun day!  No plans just drive "up island" (that's what we call north) and stop at whatever catches our attention.   That was mostly thrift stores, a scrapbook store, a discount store and good food.   Later Marilyn presented Marlene and I with an ATC she had made commemorating our day out - now how clever and thoughtful is that?  A calendar with the date highlighted,  logos from where we ate and one of the shops we scoured and of course a flower, ribbon and bling because well just because - you know!

L IS FOR LUCY - AN 8X8 MINI PORTFOLIO ALBUM

The Week 24 Challenge at The Shabby Tea Room was to use ``a little bit of metal`` on your project, an inspiration photo was provided (below).  Double click on the title of this post to go directly there or see Challenge Sites under my Links.  I used silver leaf to outline the alpha tiles on this project cover.  I think I`ve also captured the color ranges of the inspiration photo.  This little sweetie will hold the pics from Ms Lucy`s first birthday - another post!

A TRIO OF HALLOWEEN ATCs

Look what arrived in the mail today from Georgia!  Wendy of Bliss Angels blog (click on the title of this post to go there) offered to do a trade - my first long distance trade.  The subject was Halloween - see my post "The Eyes Have It" to see what I sent.

REWARD OF MERIT - VINTAGE IMAGE

The original size of this is just a bit shy of 3.5 x 2.5 perfect for ATCs..  I haven`t changed the resolution for this so happy printing!  Don`t forget to click on the image and then save the larger image. 

MORTON MILLING CO - A VINTAGE LETTER

Recently we were fortunate to find a treasure trove of vintage documents related to a market in Seattle owned by the above Mr. Oltman from about 1907 to at 1928 or so.  I'm still sorting!  While surprizingly a lot of the purchase invoices etc refer to products that are still around (Hersheys Kisses!) I hadn`t heard of ``Humpty-Dumpty Flakes``.    I haven`t resized this for the web so you should get a good resolution. 

CIGAR BOX SWAP - A SNEEKY PEEKY!

Here is a sneeky peeky of what I sent off today to my Cigar Box Swap partner.  Maria, who lives in Queensland, Austrailia,  likes anything Paris inspired and the colors cream, pink and blue - so hope I've hit the mark.  My first swap!  I will of course share what comes my way.  If you click on the title of this post you will go directly to Maria's blog "A Journey That Starts Here" - after just one look I know I am getting a fabulous swap partner!  Funnily enough we both have the same web designers!  Guess I will be making a list of swap sites next...

THIS WEEK'S WINNER!

The winner is..........Wendy and her blog site is Bliss Angels!  Congratulations Wendy, I will put you in touch with Susie Jefferson to start planning your own button/blinkie!

SHE SELLS SEA SHELLS - A SCRAPBOOKING LAYOUT

I'm submitting this to the Alphabet Challenge Blog - this week the challenge is "Q for Quotes".  Click on the title to go directly there or see my Challenge Sites links.  Here the title is quoting a nursery rhyme  and "Once your feet have touched the warm sundrenched sand on the seashore...You will never ever be the same" by Patsy Gaul is the quote in the circle at the bottom.

Sometimes (once in a great while!) just simple does it.  These candid photos of my sister Jena and granddaughter Lucy aren't great photos of them but I love the light, colors and sparkle of the water.  I added some simple gem corners and faux stitching to the flourish.  The background paper, flourish, quote and paper I used to cut the title are all from Quick Quotes Paper "By the Bay" line.  This little company is located in Chehalis WA - which is where both Jena and I grew up.  The paper line suits these pics perfectly and of course I love the personal connection.

 This was Lucy's first birthday and the party was at Porpoise Bay BC.  A couple of weeks later Lucy was running - not walking!

THE DRESS - A SCRAPBOOKING LAYOUT

There was a "cyber crop" at the Studio Challenge Blog today.  They did an amazing job!  All of the challenges have directions and examples - check it out.  You can join in until September 4th.  The first challenge (8:00 am London time) involved a sketch.  Here is my response.  I will do the journaling later - I've misplaced the date.  This is Lis (now my nephew Jason's wife) and she has found "the dress". 

The papers are from My Mind's Eye, the dress form is clip-art I downloaded and printed on colored paper, the vintage velvet ribbon from my new stash, the paper strip I stamped with a rolling flourish using brown ink, the acrylic flourish I simply dotted with a purplish paint pen and the title I did with Doodlebug double sticky alphas (likely not what they call them) and fine glitter.  

EXPLORE WHO YOU ARE - AN 8X8 PAPERCRAFT PROJECT

My response to the August 15 challenge at The Studio, double click on the title to this post or see my links to go directly there.  The challenge was to use at least 5 different patterned papers on your project.

This little project is 8x8, I`ve used some heavy posterboard for the backing.  I`ve tackled this a bit like an inspiration board - decidED on the photo, the colors and then went digging for the bits.  This is a nice size to put out on a stand for awhile and then change it up when the mood strikes.

I used three different diecut papers to frame the picture, those and the strip in the bottom left are from Making Memories, the blue background is American Crafts.  The Explore bingo card and words are from Tattered Angels.  I`ve covered the words with an acrylic ``fragment`` from Tim Holtz.  The alpha is Jenni Bowlin, the numbers Making Memories.  The vintage velvet ribbon (yahoo!) is from my stash - have to say I`ve lucked into a bunch of vintage velvet ribbon in a number of colors just this week- and on a tip from the DH.

A MOMENT - A SCRAPBOOKING LAYOUT (WEBSTER'S PAGES)

My response to the "Birds, Butterflies and Bees" challenge at The (Paper) Trail Makers challenge site.  Click on the title of this post to go directly there or see my links.    The background paper is from Webster's Pages, the frame I cut out of a Victorian Scrap album (not old!) mounted with foam then edged with a gold Krylon pen and lots of ink.  The "bee" piece is a copy of a turn of the 19th century illustration from Karen's Whimsys (see links).  The butterflies are punched from plain cardstock and my bird is Glimmer Glass (Tattered Angels) which I gilded.   The ribbon roses are handmade and the leaves are Prima.  A fun challenge!

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SPREAD THE MAGIC! THIS WEEK'S WINNER IS....

Amanda!  Congratulations!  I will link you and Susie Jefferson of BLOGOLOGY by e-mail so that you can get started on your own customized button or blinkie!  Be sure and let me know when you have it done and installed on your blog.

I WON! THE JULY CHALLENGE AT THE EVERYDAY SCRAPPER!

And this is what I won!  What great fun...I am honored, excited and can hardly wait for my prize to arrive!   The July kit from the Snobby Walrus!  Woo hoo!

Click on the title of this post to see my winning layout! 

McLEAN CLAN - A SCRAPBOOKING LAYOUT

This is for the letter P (use punches) challenge at The Alphabet Challenge Blog.  Click on the title of this post to go directly there or see my links.

The background paper is "Camped Out" from Bella BLVD, the cardstocks are a mix of Bazill and Core'Dinations, the bits are My Mind's Eye and Scenic Route.  (all from my scrap box - woo hoo!)  All of the circles I did using punches and the dragonfly.  The blue arrow I cut on AccuCut - the material is Rubbermaid shelf gripper!  Wish that stuff came in more colors.  That is a metal owl on the tag which I took off a souvenir key ring and scuffed up with some brown StazOn ink.

The picture is of our son Alex with his grandparents, Nanny and Pappa as they were always called by all of us.  The McLean family had a reunion every other year for quite awhile, an event that started in 1979.  The costume (not the real deal for those of you who wouldn't know and hopefully we don't offend those who would!) Alex is wearing is one put together by his Uncle Archie and was always worn to lead the clan around the park before dinner and eating the hagis! 

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LIFE IS A CIRCLE - A SCRAPBOOKING LAYOUT

My response to the "use circles as your inspiration" challenge at The (Paper) Trail Makers Challenge Blog. (If I have made the EST deadline!)  This is a fairly new site - do go and check them out!  Click on the title of this post or see my links.

My summer of getting caught up!  The papers here are from Autumn Leaves - the last of my stash of this one.  Truly one of those pictures and layouts that spoke without a title.  This was our daughter Allison's birthday - and her future husband.   The birds were an unconscious addition (love birds?).  The style is more Allison's than my typical one but it's good to change it up!

LOVE OF PAPER - A SCRAPBOOKING LAYOUT USING FABRIC

My entry to this week's challenge at The Pink Elephant (click on the title to this post or see my links to go directly there).  The challenge was to use the sketch provided and incorporate fabric into the layout.  The fabric here is the paper doll patterned area in the middle.  I found the fabric at my friend Cheryl's favorite place to hang out in Castlegar!  Knew I would use this one.

The background papers are all from graphic 45 - Playtimes Past and Fashionista.  The plain cardstock is Bazzil.  The alphas I used for the title are from Basic Grey.  I smudged them with Barn Door Distress Ink and then embossed the word Paper with red sparkly Zing which I distress by sanding a bit.  I inked the edges of the fabric with Stormy Sky Distress Ink and then faux stitched around the edges with a

sparkly blue pen.  Of course I used vintage yellow buttons!

The paper dolls are copies of actual vintage dolls - I love these!  If you would like your own set of the two toddlers see my post below.

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PAPER DOLL TODDLERS - A VINTAGE IMAGE

Aren't these two sweet?  I've used in them in the layout I'm going to post for a "Pink Elephant" challenge next and thought there might be some who would like these for themselves!    The DH brought home a box of "broken paper dolls" he found  awhile ago at the local swap meet - this set was worth the box!  I printed them out onto 5 x7 cardstock for the layout.  Don't forget to click on the picture and then save the larger image for best resolution.

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THE EYES HAVE IT - HALLOWEEN THEMED ATCs

My response to the "Halloween" challenge at Theme Thursdays (click on the title of this post to go directly there).   I used Tim Holtz distress inks and stamps to create these.   Had the idea some time ago but really when else other than for a Halloween theme could you do these? 

I hope my "black eye, red eye, pink eye" trio makes you laugh!  While being perhaps mildly repelled!

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HALLOWE'EN IN WONDERLAND (graphic 45) - A PICTURE FRAME

Can't believe I was lucky enough to get my hands on some of this paper!  Woo hoo!  I used an inexpensive 7 x 7 frame from Ikea.  The outside front is covered in the striped pattern.  I adhered it with glue stick.  With an Expresso paint dauber I covered the sides (in and out) and distressed the pattern a bit.  I then used a sepia toned decoupage medium to cover all sides.  This helps keep the paper down and puts a bit of a protective finish on the works.

The black velvet ribbon is a vintage piece I've been saving, the flower is a couple of paper flowers layered, glittered on the outer petals, gunmetal stickles around the center - all held together with a glittery brad.  I used a StarBucks coffee wrap to make the photo corner, which I swiped with some blue ink and then glittered.  The tag is from the Hallowe'en in Wonderland line, I backed it with more cardstock for strength and then outlined it with Gunmetal Stickles.  The curly fibers I had.  The little Bingo card is from the back of a package from Jenni Bowlin.  Lovvvvvve those bingo cards!

When I gift this, I will include a 4 x 4 mat (which I have cut out of the double sided striped paper so two choices) and instructions to crop a picture down to 3.5 x 3.5 for Maximum Good Looks!   

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OLIVIA'S BANNER - PINK, BLACK AND SHABBY

I did this banner awhile ago but hadn't entered it in any of the challenges.  This week I am entering this into the "pink and black" challenge at Fussy and Fancy (click on the title of this post to go directly there).  The current efforts there are focused on the fight against breast cancer, so do go and have a look.

The papers used in my banner are "Sabrina" from Making Memories and the black/grey cardstocks are from Core'Dinations. I used every "shabby trick" I could think of on this on;  lots of ink, punches, Prima Pearls, pom pom fringe and flowers (layered paper, satin, net) galore! 

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lst Contest Winner ...

The first contest winner is Busy Martha!  I will send you an e-mail connecting you with Susie Jefferson of BLOGOLOGY so you can get working on your customized button/blinkie!

I am going to try and make this easier for everyone.  Hopefully I will have a contest button on the sidebar soonish.  I am also going to post into my original Contest post of July 31st directions for grabbing (hopefully my button/blinkie!) but for any that catch your eye.

For this draw by random generator thingie (!), I put all of the followers that I could ascertain have blogs in order as they show on the blog for one chance, if they had my button or blinkie on their blog that was their second chance and if they had commented on my blog that was a third chance ie Bliss Angel was #1, 2 and 3, Angel Ann was 4 etc.  Everyone stays in the draw all month so you could actually end up with more than one win.   Thanks everyone!

STAMPSCAPES - CABIN BY THE LAKE, DONE TWO WAYS

In the last few months I have been making some effort to learn a few stamping techniques.  These are both done using StampScape Rubber Stamps (click on the title of this post to go directly there!  The tutorials are extraordinary.)  done at a demo I attended which was put on by Steve at Stampers in Victoria.

The top one - well I was a bit heavy handed with the inking and the ferns in the foreground hmmm will do a bit differently another time.  This scene used four different stamps.  The middle scene, the trees on each side, the ferns and then the bird formation in the sky.  All these were done in black Momento on glossy cardstock and the colors were all Adirondack inks applied with sponges.`

The bottom scene is 5 stamps.  I used a cloud stamp (Dove Grey ink) which I stamped multiple times to cover the sky,  same middle scene but I changed up the foreground by using two different stamps.  I was so taken with this just the way it was that I didn`t color it. 

Even a relatively new stamper can create a credible work given the right tools!

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ATCs - THE THEME WAS MOVIE STARS

Thursday night was our ATC Social.  Not all of the regulars made it but those that did had done such great work - as usual!

The artists are (from top left to right);  Marilyn McIldoon (2) ``Clara Bow`` and ``Claudette Colbert``, Angie Miller  ``Paris``, Marlene Letendre (2) ``Snow White`` and ``Viva Las Vegas`` and Terry Logue ``Star Struck`. 

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"CIGAR BOX SWAP" - CHECK IT OUT!

Tabitha over at Creative Wings (double click on the title of this post) is hosting a "Cigar Box Swap".  She was inspired by school supply shopping but of course this swap is for crafters.  She is calling it the "Back to School Cigar Box Swap."   My first swap but this sounds fun - I adore getting "good" mail!  You are partnered up with someone, find out likes/dislikes and send them off a cigar box full of goodies.  The swap is still open so if you would like to join in - go and check it out!   http://creativewingsboutique.blogspot.com/

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WING IT, LUCY - AN ARTIST TRADING CARD

I am entering this in Gingersnap Creations Challenge (GC63) Sunshine.  Double click on the title of this post to go directly there or http://gingersnapcreations.blogspot.com/ .  The inspiration for this challenge is to be Sunshine.   The original photo of Lucy and the light on her face conveyed her sunny personality so aptly.  The photo was the inspiration for an orange and yellow layout and then a little chipboard house in yellows, oranges and sky blue, "Lucy's World" a previous post.  And now a set of ATCs.

The background is a Sassafrass paper (Anthem line), I used one of the scalloped borders from the same line for the "flower bed".  I painted a light coat of white acrylic in the middle before adhering my winged Lucy.   Lucy's cupid body is from Crafty Secrets, I used a thumbnail picure of her (BTW Lucy is one of the granddaughters) for the head.  Ok, yes I think it is a bit demented to cut out your own families heads and paste them on other bodies but I also think it is darn cute!  

I scanned the side of the little house and then printed that out onto a letter sized sheet (9 wallets) to make the background, printed out the same again and fussy cut each of the "Lucys" which I edged in violet and popped with foam dots onto the background.  A bit of orange ribbon along the top to simulate sunshine and added a light orange acrylic butterfly with a sunny yellow gem adhered to it.   And yes Allison - as Lucy's mom I already have #1 put away for you! 

VINTAGE LOS ANGELES POSTCARD PACKET (FRONT & BACK)

I couldn't read the postal date but only a 1cent stamp was used so that should help.  I haven't downsized the scan so you should get a good image.  Don't forget to double click and save the larger image.  If you want copies of the cards inside just send me a note - glad to send them on to you!

I WILL BE DRAWING ON SUNDAY AUGUST 8th FOR THE FIRST OF 4 CUSTOMIZED (FOR YOU)  BUTTONS OR BLINKIES.  HELP SPREAD THE MAGIC!  SEE MY CONTEST POST OF JULY 31st.  GOOD LUCK!

LET IT SNOW (CHIPBOARD HOUSE)

This is my response to Week #21 "House and Home" Challenge at the Shabby Tea Room.  Double click on the title of this post or see my links "Challenge Sites" at the bottom of this page.  The Challenge was to create a card or project using soft blues, creams, whites and browns and/or with a house image on your design.

I've used "The Iddie Biddie Chipboard Gingerbread House" from Retired...let's do lunch as my structure.  Go check them out!  Little houses say "holidays" to me - it was either Halloween or Christmas and I went with snow.  Mostly it's been a little warm this summer, snow sounded refreshing.  One more holiday project done!!

I first painted all of the pieces with gesso - if you have ever had warped chipboard from paint, ink or glue this is the answer and it leaves a nice smooth surface to work with.  I then inked the house with Tumbled Glass distress ink, the roof with Scattered Straw and the chimney with Vintage Photo.  In the photo you can only see the chimeny cap which I gilded with a Krylon pen, I also gilded all of the corners and edges.  I also inked the shutters with Tumbled Glass but on bare chipboard so they are quite dark.  I used white rub-ons on the shutters and then free-handed a similar line across the front and back with a Quickie glue pen and glittered in light blue.  The star and scalloped circle are glittery bits I had, same with the dimensional starlight mints I used for windows.  The sign is a button that I repurposed (cut off the shank!).  The snow is large mica flake glitter from Martha Stewart.  If you want a picture of other sides just send me a note.

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SCRAP DIVAS - A SCRAPBOOK LAYOUT

My response to The Studio challenge for Sunday August 2nd which was to find something creative around the house to use as a mask for inking, misting or painting on a layout.  Click on the title of this post or see my Challenge Site links at the bottom to go to The Studio.

A ha!  An old pair of children's scissors - perfect for an "about scrapping" layout.  Been hanging on to these Karen Foster papers for a long time.  I used "CherryLimeade" Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist on a piece of light apricot Core'Dinations cardstock to mask the scissors - this is matted on a piece of chocolate cardstock.  The title is composed of various stickers and chipboard which I also sprayed or inked.  The dimensional sticker at the bottom left  is K&Co which I have had since I started scrapping - time to use it!  The journaling spots are all Making Memories. 

 How about a 2 page layout!

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LOVE - A SCRAPBOOKING LAYOUT

This is my response to Challenge #18 at The Pink Elephant.  The challenge included a sketch and a color requirement (aqua, black and white).  See my links at the bottom or click on the title to this post to go the The Pink Elephant site.  The picture I used is actually an announcement and I've left it so that it can be opened and read.

The aqua patterned papers are from Tim Holtz's new paper stack Vintage Shabby.  The black plain cardstock scraps I had, the black shabby is WhiteWash from CoreDinations.  The black and white flock (don't you love this!!) is from the Lush line by My Mind's Eye.  The ribbon and flower border is Prima, the white border is Martha Stewart.  The large roses I made from vintage dictionary sheets, the aqua flowers are by Petaloo though I replaced the centers with brads from my stash.  I used Stormy Sky Distress Ink from Tim Holtz here and there.  The title is from a Kaiser rub-on set. 

Spread the Magic!  See my contest post of July 31st for a chance to win your own customized button or blinkie!

BUTCHART GARDENS - A VINTAGE IMAGE

I thought a garden scene with water might be attractive right now.  This postcard is circa 1925.  Remember to right click and save the larger image.  This has been resized if you want the original size e-mail me, I'm happy to send it on to you.

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