SUYS October Challenge

Hey guys, I'm back and sharing with you Show Us Your Stuff's October challenge which is this awesome sketch created by Chloe! 

This month we have Kellie Stamps sponsoring so be sure to get your entries in to go into the draw to win!

And here is my interpretation of the sketch! 

I used a background I had previously created but didn't end up using at the time. I often create backgrounds but don't end up using them so it felt great to finally use one.

 My handmade embellishment is a flair from APOCD!

These butterflies are created using Heidi Swapp resist paper and delusions ink!

Be sure to head over to the blog for more amazing DT samples.

Until next time!

Sophie xx

Lost Your Mojo?

Has the heat melted away your creativity? Well I have two great challenges to inspire you this month.

As of this month I am on the DT at the 123 Challenge Blog. I am super excited to be a part of the team.
January's challenge is:

And my sample:

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I have been obsessed with using orange on my layouts recently. I wouldn't say it's my favourite colour but I think it looks great with lots of other colours, especially pink and mint. 

For this layout I covered some white cardstock with modelling paste mixed with some pink and orange mist. I then doodled some feathers on the back and cut them out with a craft knife. I ended up using it as a mask as well. 

And if that doesn't interest you (I don't know why it wouldn't), here's another challenge.

January is Vicki's first month running SUYS and here is the challenge.

You must take inspiration from any of these images and include a handmade embellishment. I went for a NewYear Eve's theme and took inspiration from the two, top right hand images. I used the pump from an orange mist bottle and wrote '2013' all over some white card stock.

Here's what it looks like...

I really love the bright colour against the black.

I hope one of these challenges inspires you to get creating this weekend. I might have to have ago at some different ones myself.

Thanks for stopping by, 

Happy Scrapping,

Sophie xx

SUYS December Challenge

Hi all,
This months challenge at Show Us Your Stuff is to use the word JOY on your layout.
It is also Marelle's last month in charge of the site. She has done a fabulous job and will defiantly be missed. Even more incentive to get your entry in this month hey?
She had planned to close the site at the end of 2013 but the very generous Vicki Burdon has offered to take over the reigns. I will be staying on the DT as will a few other DT members but shortly a call will go out to find new members to create with us.

Anyway here is my take on the challenge...

I have used an assortment of different Christmas papers and some ephemera from Heidi Swapp. The starburst mask is also from Heidi Swapp as is the lovely colour shine.

My handmade embellishments are a Christmas flair from APOCD and a lollipop from Charm's Creations.

I hope you find some time in your busy Christmas schedule to have a go at our challenge. Maybe even submit a page from your December Daily?

Make sure you head over to the blog from more DT inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by, 

Sophie xx

SUYS October Challenge...

...is to use multiple photo's and arrows! (Plus your handmade embellishment)!

Here's my sample...

I used some Basic Grey chipboard pieces which mum had given me that morning, perfect timing. I knew I wanted to use these photos but didn't know exactly how I'd make the colours work. I can't believe how perfectly the colours in the chipboard matches the hues in the photo's.

I have also used products from Flutterby Designs as they are sponsoring this months challenge. This is the first time I have used their products and I loved them so much I went online and purchased some

more. I don't own a Silhouette Cameo (yet) so I love that you can purchase the designs already cut. The 3 gorgeous flair and 'beautiful' tab are also from the store.

 

Thanks for stopping by! Please head over to SUYS and check out the other CT samples! They are stunning! 

And make sure you play along with this months challenge! So easy and fun and there are great prizes up for grabs!

Sophie Xx

Seeing Red (and White)!

Hi everyone!
Have you seen the challenge over at SUYS? yet? Septembers criteria is to use the colours red and white (and a handmade embellishment of course).
Here is my sample...

I used a lollipop from Charm's Creations has my handmade item. I also added specks of yellow and blue because I was I thought it had to much of a Christmassy feel. Is it too early for Christmas layouts?

It doesn't feel like that long ago we went to see this match. Then I looked at the ticket... Round 5...that was like April... WOW, how time flies!

Thanks for popping by today!

I hope you are enjoying this glorious weather!

Sophie xx

SUYS August Challenge

Hi everyone,

Can you believe it's August already? Well, it is, and with a new month comes a new challenge. Yay! Over at SUYS this month we are collaborating with Sketches With A Twist, meaning this months challenge is a sketch challenge.                                                     

And here's my sample...

This layout was so easy to put together. I have used papers from Amy Tan's Yes, Please collection as the colours compliment those in the photo so well. I have also used die-cuts from Amy Tan and butterflies from Studio Calico. My handmade embellishment, the blue spiral flower, was created by me.
I love the bright blue hues in the photo's which were taken on our recent holiday to Broome. We were lucky enough to take a sea plane out to the Horizontal Falls giving me the opportunity to capture these images.

Make sure you head over to both Show Us Your Stuff and Sketches With A Twist to have a look at the other DT sample and check the terms and conditions for this challenge (as far as I know you can enter at both sites as long as you have met the criteria for both challenges).

Thanks for stopping by,
Happy scrapping,
Sophie xx  

Not much time left...

...but still enough to have a go at July's challenge over at SUYS. This months challenge is to scrap a winter photo. Here's my sample...

I used papers and stickers from the Dear Lizzy, Lucky Charm collection and a lollipop from Charm's Creations as my handmade embellishment. 

Make sure you head over to the Show Us Your Stuff blog for a peak at the other DT samples and be inspired to have a go at this cool challenge...(Sorry, pardon the pun).

Thanks for stopping by,

Sophie xx

Show Us Your Stuff | JUNE

Hi everyone,
This months challenge over at SUYS is a quote challenge and the quote is...

"Laugh as much as you breathe,

and love as long as you live".

Here's my sample...

And a close-up of my handmade embellishment which is from this months sponser, Embellishment Avenue!

Don't forget yours!

Make sure you head over to the blog to check out the other DT sample and have a go at the challenge!

Thanks for stopping by,

Sophie xx