A Moment In Time with Couture Creations...

Have I mentioned how much I am loving being part of the Couture Creations team? As you may know, I love creating feminine, pretty, sweet things, and all the Couture Creations products are right up my alley. And the papers? Oh my, I'm in fussy cutting heaven. :)

"MOMENT IN TIME"

Moment In Time is my second April project for Couture Creations, and you can find step-by-step instructions on how to recreate this layout on the Couture Creations blog. 

I'm in love with those flourish dies. They are so delicate and pretty. You will definitely be seeing a lot more of those in future works, lol! 

Yes, I have included my mandatory bling. Did you know Couture Creations has a HUGE supply of rhinestones and pearls in all shapes and sizes? You guessed right - I am one happy scrapper! :)

And even better, is that Couture Creations and Imaginarium Designs are "partner" companies, so I can still use all my favourite chipboard pieces at the same time. Bonus!!!
Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope you have a fabulous week. 
Cheers and big hugs, xxx

This is What Love Looks Like...

I'm away at the Scrap & Chat retreat in the Dandenongs, Melbourne, but thought I would pop in for a minute to share an Imaginarium Designs layout. The full ID blog post is here. 

"THIS IS WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE"

I decided to play with Marion Smith's Posh paper range, a Dina Wakley stamp, and a little spray mist, and some embossing powder. When I first thought I had finished the layout, it looked like it was missing something, so for a change I grabbed a black marking pen and started to doodle and draw in random places.  I was much happier with the end result. It just needed that extra definition. :) 

I'm totally in love with the new Dina Wakley stamps, so you can expect to see much more of them on work. Plus, I've just finished reading her "Art Journal Freedom" book, and my head is full of ideas and inspiration. I've decided this is going to be a big year for me - time to branch out and try new things. 

Thanks for stopping by and joining me today, but make sure you come back tomorrow for a REALLY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!! :-D Cheers and big hugs, xxxxx

Just A Tag...

Hello everyone!

Just taking a quick moment to share a tag I created for Imaginarium Designs. 

Have you checked out the Imaginarium Designs blog recently? The new Design Team has been sharing their new creations, so there is heaps of inspiration to be found. 

I think I am addicted to the Stampendous Embossing Enamel. It seems to be my go-to product whenever I want to emboss chipboard. I just love how the flecks of gold mingle with the base colour (in this case, it's black, but it comes in lots of other colours too). 

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you are having a fantastic day!

Cheers and hugs, xxx

Imaginarium Designs October Projects...

It was my turn on the Imaginarium Designs blog a few days ago. (It's amazing how quickly this comes around every month!). If you would like all the details of what I created, and how, please visit the Imaginarium Designs blog. 

I've had this heart shaped metal container in my stash for at least 4 years, maybe more. Anyway, I finally dragged it out of my cupboard, and created this. Isn't it cute! :) (My daughter's are NOT impressed that I only have one). 

I've used Marion Smith's Motley papers for this creation. 

My second creation was this layout, created using the Madeleine papers from BoBunny. I just love the softness of these colours - so romantic and girly. The layout design is based on the BoBunny October sketch (I've flipped the sketch over). 

As you can see, there was lots of fussy cutting involved for this layout. (But it was worth it!!!).

And of course, I've used lots of Imaginarium Chipoard. :) And I think I am in love with these Prima roses - I might have to purchase some more for my stash. They are just divine, and so pretty in real life.  Anyway, I hope you are having a wonderful week - it is school holidays here so I am trying to stay sane. Yeah, I don't think it's working, lol!  Thanks for stopping by, Cheers and big hugs, xxx

Tick! Tock! Tick! Tock!

I have a very special treat for you today. :) Today, I am sharing an altered clock and a love tag that I have created with Webster's Pages Strawberry Fields and Imaginarium Designs chipboard. 

I found this alarm clock in Kmart for $7 and decided it was a bargain that couldn't be passed up. So it came home with me, and I decided to go all out with the feminine, flowery, pretty artwork. And yes, it does work - this clock will be a beautiful addition to my bedroom. Can you imagine waking up to this every morning? I think it just might make my days a little brighter. :)

To start with, I pulled the whole clock apart to decorate the centre, and add all the rhinestones and fussy cutting. Surprisingly, it wasn't as difficult as I thought. 

I was worried that a black clock might be too "harsh" for such a soft and pretty paper collection, but I was wrong - it contrasts very beautifully with the papers and colours. 

It's funny, I always thought I would end up using the Prima white sequin vine on a Christmas or winter project - but no, it was a perfect match for this altered piece. And of course I couldn't resist adding a Prima resin bird - it was just too cute!

 And what did I do with all my leftover fussy cutting pieces from the clock? Why, I created a tag of course. I love getting the most out of my papers :) 

Now, if you would like to see a few more photos, or get more details on the products I used, please visit the Imaginarium Designs blog. 

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you are having an awesome week! Cheers and big hugs, xxx

Imaginarium Designs and Couture Creations Blog Hop!

Welcome to Day 1 of the Couture Creations and Imaginarium Designs Blog Hop!

We are so excited to team up with Couture Creations, sharing inspiring projects created with both our products, with you this week. What could be more perfect than Couture Creations Embossing Folders and Dies with Imaginarium Designs gorgeous Chipboard designs.

Each Day this week we will feature our Design Team projects and over on the Couture Creations blog they will also feature their Design Team's projects all created using Couture Creations and Imaginarium Designs products. So, loads of inspiring projects for you, to help get your creative juices flowing.

We will link to the projects on each Designer Team member's blog. Please show all our designers some love and leave a comment on their blog. 

At the end of the week, we will be giving away TWO $100 prize packages filled with Couture Creations and Imaginarium Designs goodness, so be sure to play along and check back on both Imaginarium Designs and Couture Creations blogs, Monday 4th August, to see if you're the lucky winner!

Now, it's my turn to share a little inspiration with you...

"EXPLORE"

As soon as I saw them, I knew the Couture Creation dies and embossing folders would be perfect to showcase some of the photos photos that I took during our Christmas break at Robe. I wanted to create a beach feel layout, but without all the sand and sea-shells, because Robe was not you traditional beach - it was wild, rugged, and beautiful. 

I have used brown cardstock for the boat die, and coated it with Glossy Accents for extra shine. The butterfly die has been given a dash of Kindy Glitz for a little sparkle and glimmer. 

All my chipboard has been left natural, no paints, no inks - it was the perfect colour for a wild beach layout. All I did was coat each piece with clear embossing powder for added shine and a little protection. 

And I added a little texture paste, hessian, and masking tape for extra texture. I also continued the texture theme with the burlap and crocheted flowers that I chose for this layout. 

Here are the different ways you can play along with us -

Like Couture Creations and Imaginarium Designs on Facebook

Share the ID blog post on your Facebook wall, and tell us that you did on our Facebook page

Follow the Imaginarium Designs and Couture Creations blogs

Leave a comment on the Imaginarium Designs Blog and Facebook Page

Follow Couture Creations on Pinterest

Follow Couture Creations on Instagram

Hop on over to the Couture Creations Blog and see what their Design Team has created using our Imaginarium Designs chipboard and their Couture Creations products! They also have a giveaway, so what are you waiting for - hop over! 

And don't forget to follow our Design Team blogs. :)

Here are today's designers-

Click on their names for a link to their personal blogs and the projects they have created.

Belinda Jane Spencer

Susanne Smyth

Julianne McKenna-De Lumen - you are here!!!

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have found all kinds of awesome inspiration in your travels. :)

Cheers and hugs, xxx