Recipe Book - FabScraps Country Kitchen Collection

Hello Everyone

I have a tutorial up on the FabScraps blog for a recipe book that I created for FabScraps.  I used the gorgeous Country Kitchen Collection.

This post is graphic intensive...LOL...so be warned! ;-) Let's start with the cover.

I used acrylic paints and some papers and also embossed the platter and the chefs hat.

Then come the rest of the pages.  I love the French Country feel to this collection and so this is what I also brought to the recipe book.  I kept it shabby and little rustic, by using lots and lots of white acrylic paint.

What would a Denise project be without lots of fussy cutting!!!! ;-)

This is one of my favourite patterned papers becuase of the sunflowers.  Aren't they just gorgeous!!!!

This crate paper is just so super! ;-)

You might think that the white washing is a little rustic and it is! LOL...It was intentional and adds to the French Country feel.

I really enjoyed creating this recipe book and it actually came together quite easily.

I certainly plan to use it and add recipes galore! ;-)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a super weekend! 

Denise x

With Love Tag - FabScraps Country Kitchen

Hello Everyone

I have a mixed media tag up on the FabScraps blog and there is a tutorial if you would like to see the step for step! ;-)

Here's the tag using this gorgeous Country Kitchen collection.

I love these pretty papers and they also remind me of French Country...

If you are like me and really enjoy fussy cutting, then this collection is definitely one that can be fussy cut and one would not need too many embelishments!

Thanks for stopping by!
I hope you have a fabulous Friday!
Denise x

Tags - Berry71Bleu - August Mood Board

Hello Everyone

It was my turn to share my tags for the beautiful mood board over at Berry71Bleu this month.



I created 2 very different tags.  One vintage and the the other fresh, bright and sunny.

So here is the first one.

I used the gorgeous Country Kitchen collection from Fabscraps.

I also used some fabulous Blue Fern Studios chipboard.

My second tag...

I used the Lemonade Stand Collection from BoBunny, again with some beautiful Blue Fern chipboard pieces.

There's a few days left to play along....so why not get your yellow and sunny on! ;-)

Have a super evening!
Cheers
Denise x

Thoughts Today Right Now - Scrap Africa Sketch Challenge no.56

Hello Everyone

Apologies, again, for having been missing in action again...but I just was not able to get behind the PC and spend some time here! It's been a crazy, crazy week but thankfully, all celebrations and preparations are now finished and life can hopefully get back to some normaility! ;-)

Firstly it was Joe's birthday on Tuesday.  My boy turned 8. I can't believe it...he's getting so big!!

Anyways, he had a super day and was spoilt on his special day! ;-)

I have always taken photo's of him, when he wakes up and he is opening his cards and presents.

I made this card for him.

I used Echo Park, That's my Boy paper and accents and some Penny Black stamps.

I then had to prepare, cater and host for the retirement farewell on Thursday and it was hard work, but really so special to be able to do something special and nice for a friend.

When he left on Friday, I had a good little cry, but was really pleased for him to be able to go off into retirement and enjoy his wood working.

I shared the card I made in the previous post.

Then yesterday it was my Father's Birthday and we had a lovely family dinner event for him.

I can't even share that card...LOL...as it was made, put in the envelope and we left for the dinner! ;-)

Anyways, he was pleased with it and we had a really nice time! ;-)

So yes, these are the reasons that this week was so very busy! ;-)

We have also got a new sketch challenge up on the Scrap Africa blog. 

Here's a look at the sketch.

So I made this page...

I used the gorgeous Country Kitchen papers from FabScraps.

I had recently also bought a circle Martha Stewart punch and was so keen to use it.

I am so happy with it...really cool! ;-)

Since Joe turned 8 this week, this page was rather apt for me, as this photo was taken in Franschoek, Cape, in January 2007. I was 3 months pregnant here and had sat down on some rocks for a breather, when my hubby snapped the photo of me.

When one is pregnant, as most of you will know, it's a rather emotional time, with all those hormones rushing about.  So I can remember sitting on those rocks and just looking at the beauty around me, but also thinking of the future and what it might hold etc. I was also thinking about my brother who was getting married and was wondering whether he was doing the right thing and whether he was happy. So yes...it was a very thoughtful moment and hence the title for the page! ;-)

Here's some close-ups.

Maybe you can play along? ;-)

You have until 14 August to upload your projects.

Anyways...hope the long post has not been too boring...

I hope you have a super, scrappy Sunday

Denise x