First French Publication!

Today, I would like to share a little toot with you all. I'm finally published in a French magazine, Passion Scrapbooking. I've been interviewed and they've published a number of my projects in it.

 I'm so excited and can't wait to get my copy in the mail. If you're interested in getting a copy, it will be release in the stand on 29th September in France and 30th September in Belgium.

Memento Altered Box

This is an altered box that I've created using tons of Tim Holtz products. I've actually shared about the altered tag in one of my older post. The tag is to secure the box and could also be used as a gift tag.

Below are some close-ups on the altered box. 

  

I've embossed some grunge paper using Tim Holtz texture fades embossing folder and later inks them with distress ink. I've cut them into strips to attach around the edges of the cover. I've also added some metal corners to the corners of the cover.

Since it is a "memento" box, "time" is definitely important here. So I've added a metal time piece with spinners and gears. To add some colours to the metal foliage, I've painted the mini brad and the center of the foliage with alcohol ink.  

I've added a compass sticker from Tim Holtz salvage stickers collection on the cover, I've attached it onto a grungeboard and later stitched around it's edges. I've added a memo pin on it as the direction needle and cover it with Glossy Accent. I've embossed a metal sheet using another texture fades embossing folder and attached it onto the surface cover. Another symbol of "memento" would be the film strip. I've added some cut-outs from a pattern paper to some of the film windows.

Hope you all find this project to be inspiring.

Sources: Pattern Papers: 7Gypsies; Inks: Ranger Distress Ink, Ranger Alcohol Ink; Others: Tim Holtz idea-ology metal embellishment, film strip ribbon, grungepaper, grungeboard and stickers, Ten Seconds Studio metal sheet, Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades Embossing folders, old box, old tag, Prima paper flowers, bottle, sand, crafting wire, Zip Dry, Ranger Glossy Accents, Glue Dots and other adhesives. 

Her Passion Mini Album

This is a mini album that I've created using Clear Scraps acrylic pennant banners. I've also used some gorgeous stamps by Stamp Enjoy and the gorgeous papers by Scrap Within Reach. 

Below are some details and pages in this album.

I've used an acrylic tag to hold part of the title of the album.

The flower vine is from Kay's Kreative Korner etsy store. This cute stamp is from Stamp Enjoy. I've stamped it using solvent ink and colour it using Copic markers. The crystal dragonfly is from Accent Creative Designs.

We don't actually have much use for banners around our house. Therefore, instead of a banner, I've used it to create a mini album . Clear Scraps do carry some cute and beautiful banners that would also work great as a mini album or as embellishment on layouts and projects.

Check back tomorrow for another project with tons of Tim Holtz products!
   

Sources: Clear products: Clear Scraps; Cardstock: Bazzill; Pattern papers: Scrap Within Reach; Inks: Ranger Distress Ink, Tsukineko Staz On; Stamps: Stamp Enjoy; Others: Ranger Liquid Pearls, Accent Creative Design crystals and pearl embellishment and flowers, Kay's Kreative Korner flower vine, Creative Impression ribbons, Copic markers, Cosmo Cricket sticker alphas, buttons, lace, trims, floss for stitching, Sizzix, Zip Dry, Xyron, Glue Dots and other adhesives.

Funny Face

Today, I'll be sharing another fun Bo Bunny inspired layout at The Crop Spot . This layout features the beautiful Olivia line by Bo Bunny and some amazing blooms by Petaloo. You can find the full tutorial on this layout at the Crop Spot!  You will read how I've used tons of journaling tags or pieces to create layers on this layout. Check it out!

News!

First of all, I've been informed that something has happened at The Stamp Enjoy! I've been emailed this banner below.

Yes! There is a blow of magic on the web store and all the prices are at a discount now! So, have fun and go shopping for some beautiful stamps now!

Secondly, I'm excited to announce that I've finally decided to take on a Swedish based DT!

I'm officially on Vilda Stamps DT. They are based in Sweden and I really love their different style of stamps. Check back soon to see some of my work using their stamps!

Sparkly Clean!!

Today we finally took Hiro to get his bath. See how sparkly clean he is in this picture above. He is so charming!! We ended up doing a photo shoot session with him....LOL! Below are more shots of him.

Isn't he handsome? No wonder he has fans everywhere! Even around our neighbourhood here!

And here's a shot of his cute little paws! He is such a sweetheart!

We could not get an appointment for his annual booster vaccination this week. Therefore, he will be taking it next week. Hope you all like today's update on Hiro and check back again next week for more projects from me.

Your Big Day

It has been ages since my last two-pager but the cute and bold line, Whoo-ligans, of Bo Bunny has inspired me to create the above two-pager on Chloe's Birthday. Now, who says that we can only use Halloween themed papers for Halloween layouts or projects?

Below are some close-ups.

I've masked some flourishes on the top and bottom of the layout. I've used some Bo Bunny's chipboard alphas and alpha stickers to create the title and detailed them with stitches and Stickles.

I've cut out some small cute images from the pattern paper and use them to create a banner on the top left of the layout.

Aren't these the cutest monsters?

I know that this paper line is not my norm but it's really fun and inspires me in such a different way. I've still much to learn in creating two-pagers and hope this is not too disappointing to you all.

Sources: Cardstock: Bo Bunny; Pattern Papers: Bo Bunny; Inks: Ranger Distress Ink, Tsukineko Staz On; Stamps: Bo Bunny; Chipboard: Bo Bunny; Stickers: Bo Bunny; Others: Bo Bunny brads, Bo Bunny flowers, Bo Bunny Noteworthy, Bo Bunny ribbons, Bo Bunny wraps, Inkssentials gel pen, Crafter's Workshop template, Ranger Stickles, floss for stitching, Glue Dots, Helmar Glue and other adhesives. 

Courage Card

This is my second DT project for Bo Bunny. This card is also created using the gorgeous Cambridge line. 

In the close-up above, I've hand stitched around a chipboard circle on the card and embellishment around it using some cut-outs, stickers and stamped images.

I'll really love working using this line. Hope you all like it too.

Sources: Cardstock: Bo Bunny; Pattern Papers: Bo Bunny; Inks: Ranger Distress Ink, Tsukineko Staz On; Stamps: Bo Bunny; Stickers: Bo Bunny; Chipboard: Bo Bunny; Others: Ranger Liquid Pearls, Bo Bunny buttons, Bo Bunny ribbons, Bo Bunny brads, twine, Glue Dots, Tombow and other adhesives.

Lean On Me

This is my first DT layout using Swirlydoos September kit, Mon Amour. The gorgeous pattern papers from My Mind's Eye and Creative Imagination are so inspiring!

Here are some of the close-ups of this layout.

I've mist the chipboard chandelier with glimmer mist and detail it with rhinestones.

I've used some backyard birds stamps by Layers Of Color to create the birds in the close-ups above.

Hope you all like this layout. I'll be sharing more projects using this kit soon.

Sources: Products included in the kit: Pattern Papers: My Mind's Eye, Creative Imaginations; Embellishments: My Mind's Eye deco brads, Dusty Attic chipboard chandelier, Swirlydoos Classic Miniature Paper Rose, Prima pearl swirl, Creative Charms vintage frames, Creative Imaginations stamps; Others not included in the kit: Ranger Distress Ink, Making Memories Acrylic Paint, Inkssentials gel pen, Ranger liquid pearl, Tsukineko Staz On, Layers Of Color stamps, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Ranger Stickles, Heidi Swapp stamp, American Crafts alpha stickers, Creative Imaginations alpha stickers, ribbon, rhinestones, lace, twines, floss for stitching, Tombo, Glue Dots and other adhesives.  

Sh...

This is my first DT project for Bo Bunny after joining their team this September. The topic of this assignment is to scrap your "Secret Indulgence". Well, I must admit that this is a very lame indulgence but it's also a very true one to me and I believe to many others too. 

I've used the Cambridge line by Bo Bunny to create this layout. This is one of my favourite line among the rest. It's more artsy and grungy looking.

Here are some details on it.

I've used the Cambridge line's clearly stamps to create the wings and the banner below it. I've also stamped on the Bo Bunny's chipboard alphas to create more details on it.

I've masked a clockand some gears behind the Bo Bunny's clear acrylic ring. I've also added some colours and details to the ring by using pearl pen.

I've added some sticker buttons on the lower right of the layout and detail them with some twines. I've also added a journaling piece on the bottom of the layout.

I've added a cluster of flowers using various kind of flowers and blings by Bo Bunny.

I've also tied some Bo Bunny dotted ribbons on the acrylic ring.

To create a more interesting look on the leather wrap, I've twisted it and secure it with some mini brads. 

I really love how all the gorgeous products from this line inspires me. Hope you all are inspired by my layout too!

Sources: Cardstock: Bo Bunny; Pattern Papers: Bo Bunny; Inks: Ranger Distress Inks, Ranger Archival, Tsukineko Staz On; Stamps: Bo Bunny; Stickers: Bo Bunny; Chipboards: Bo Bunny; Others: Bo Bunny acrylic ring, Bo Bunny flowers, Bo Bunny bling, Bo Bunny brads, Bo Bunny ribbons and wraps, Ranger Stickles, Tim Holtz idea-ology masks, Viva decor pearl pen, Zig writer, twine, floss for stitching, mini brads, Glue Dots, Helmar Glue and other adhesives.