13 - Scrap Around the World January Challenge

Hello Everyone

I am back today with a canvas that I made for the January Scrap Around the World Challenge.

This is the super mood board.



Here is the canvas I created.

I was inspired by the shabby chic look of the mood board, as well as the sentiment - Life is a Balance of Holding on and Letting Go.

This canvas is of my niece, who was obviously 13 and it was her Grade 7 Farewell.  She is still a child, but yet a developing young women.  So yes, that in between phase of sometimes a child and sometimes a young woman...and also that balance of wanting to keep her in childhood, but also wanting to let her grow into womanhood! Not always an easy one.  But she is lovely young lady and has started high school this year.

I used the beautiful BoBunny The Avenues collection and is still one of my favourites.

The leafy chipboards are Blue Fern studios and I did a mix of inking and heat embossing on the leaves.

I used BoBunny stickable stencils and gesso for the background, along with denim colour watercolouring.

She is such a gorgeous young lady! Sometimes I wish I was 13 again! LOL

Anyways...thanks for stopping by!
Have a super evening!
Denise

Pinterest Inspiration Cards - BoBunny

Hello Everyone

I hope you had a good week!

I was up on the BoBunny blog yesterday with some Pinterest inspiration cards here.

Just a reminder that BoBunny is still giving away goodies for 40 days, they are now on day 22 already.  Pop over and have a look.

Here is the gorgeous Pinterest image.

Here are the cards I created.

The inspiration from the Pinterest board came from that first image, where it has those 3 pictures so closely hung, that they look like 3 panels. So this little seed of inspiration was used for the design of the card, where I created the 3 panels. The paper was embossed and then distressed and inked.

I used the gorgeous Avenues collection, which is still one of my absolute favourite collections.

I did some embossing and distressing and it gave this card a lovely, soft look.

On my second card I used a pinwheel, which were so beautiful on the Pinterest board.

I used Modern Miss for this card, which again matched the Pinterest board colours perfectly.

I did some heat embossing for the background and then added some colouring and stamping.

Thanks so much for popping by to have a look.

I hope you have a super scrappy Saturday.

Denise x

Me and My Boy - BoBunny Mix it Up

Hello Everyone

BoBunny is giving away gorgeous prizes for 40 days, so if you haven't popped over yet to their blog, then it's a good time to scoot over, as they are already on day 7. There are so many chances to win! ;-)

I am up on the blog today with a layout that I really love and I really also had so much fun making it.

Out for Publication

I created this layout using 4 collections - Baby Bump, Pop Quiz, The Avenues and Modern Miss. I love that these collections are so versatile and can be mixed up to create a page, with such a great, finished look.

I went with a fresh and modern design, which compliments the 3 main collections nicely. In this design, I was also able to use the fabulous washi tape, which is my new "go to" BoBunny supply! I simply love it!

Since this page is about my son and I, I kept the flowers to a minimum. Here I  used BoBunny petals,  more of the chipboards and diecuts as embelishments, to keep the styling more general. I also used stamps on the background to add little touches of interest.

This little journalling chipboard was just perfect for my thoughts. It really tells the story of this page and photo! My son gave me the "thumbs up" on this page, so I was really thrilled about that!

BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Great Expectations/ Baby Bump; Study Hall/ Pop Quiz; Authentic, Selfie/ Modern Miss
Cardstock: Jade Dot
Stickers: Cardstock Sticker/ Modern Miss
Brads: Baby Bump
Chipboard: 12 x 12/ Modern Miss; 12 x 12/ Pop Quiz
Stamps: It is Written; You're Invited
6 x 6 Paper Pad: Modern Miss; Pop Quiz
Petals: The Avenues
Washi Tape: Black & White Patterned

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I do so love your comments...
Have a super Saterday!
Denise

We found a Little Piece of France in Africa - BoBunny The Avenues - SWAT Drill #27

Hello Everyone

You may have thought I had disappeared, but I have just been really busy with some DT projects and stuff that I can't share right now, but will do in the near future.

I created a page using the fabulous The Avenues from BoBunny, which is really still one of my favourite collections. I am entering it for Drill #27 at SWAT, as it fitted perfectly with their mixed media challenge.

I love how this page turned out and is really one of my favourite pages, that I have made in the past while.

I used a Prima stencil and watercolour pencils for my background, along with some white paint and brown pigment ink.

I wanted to keep the look very French, and so there was a lot of distressing and ageing.

The title talk about Joe and my little getaway last September to Petit Provence at the coast. It really was such a beautiful and serene B&B and so very French in every way.  It is run by a South African Jacques and his French wife, Fanny.

The photo just tells of a French Affair! ;-)

Thanks so much for popping by!
I really do love and appreciate your visits!
Have a super evening!
Au revoir!
Denise x

Birthday Card - BoBunny The Avenues

Hello Everyone

Today is my Mom's birthday. We are going out for a lovely family dinner tonight and I am looking forward to the little celebration.

I made this card for her, using the BoBunny The Avenues collection, which is still one of my favourite collections.

I certainly love Birthdays....

Hope you have a super day...whatever you are doing today!
Celebrate and be happy!
Denise x

Misc Me. The Avenues - Bo Bunny - Organiser/Diary 2014

Hello Everyone

BoBunny has a super range called Misc Me. and is a really versatile and amazing product.  Here is the post up on the BoBunny blog, but I also wanted to show a little bit here on my blog.

I wanted a diary/organizer for 2014 and so when I saw this Misc.Me binder and goodies, I just knew that I wanted to create a diary/organizer for myself. I am a person who likes to keep all my info etc in one place, so I decided to have my diary, journal and personals all in this one binder and I am so pleased that I did this. I cannot wait to start using it and I just know it is going to bring me much joy!

I love pretty books and so I wanted a pretty cover, which will inspire me to pick it up everyday and really use it, as it is meant to be used!

I am also a very upbeat person and I love inspiring quotes and notes, which allow me to start my day in a positive frame of mind.  So my inside cover consists of that, along with my name card, which really makes this book so personal to me.

I obviously will fill in notes and dates as the year starts and progresses.

For each month I have the beautiful divider, then I have the weekly contents page, along with some notepapers for my notes and journalling and then I have prepared some pockets for photo's and thoughts! I love this combination of uses and love that this Misc Me is so versatile and user friendly.

I have used both sides of my pocket cards, so that I get more use out of the cards, as well as keeping down the bulk in my organizer. Stamps, stickers and petals are so great with Misc Me, because they add features, without adding bulk.

The time I have spent creating these pages has been very therapeutic, in that I have had time to consider the year ahead and the things that I want to document, remember and keep. In a way, it has been a preparation for things that lie ahead, and I am excited and happy about 2014.

You can make these organizers/diaries as personal as you want, as simple as you want or as complex and integrated as you want! Whatever works for you! That's the beauty of it!


BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Papers: Dot, Home / The Avenues
Cardstock: Jade Dot
Stickers: The Avenues Dimensional Stickers
Noteworthy: The Avenues
Buttons: The Avenues
Brads: The Avenues
Jewels: The Avenues; Autumn Song
Trinkets: The Avenues
Chipboard: The Avenues 12 x 12; The Avenues layered chipboard
Stamps: Flourishes & Such; It is Written
Blossoms: Denim Blue Zinnia
Petals: The Avenues
Misc Me Binder: The Avenues
Misc Me Dividers: The Avenues Calendar Dividers
Misc Me Stickers: The Avenues
Misc Me Contents: The Avenues Journal Contents, The Avenues Weekly Contents
Misc Me Notepaper: The Avenues
Page Protectors: 3x4/4x6, 3x4, 4x6
Kraft: Wood Clocks

Perhaps Misc Me. is something that appeals to you...
I absolutely love it! There are various designs to choose from.  I have another Avenues Binder and I am going to make a new recipe folder for myself.  So hopefully I can share that with you too, in the near future.

Have a super Saturday!
Denise x

Wonderful - ScrapFriends Nov Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone

Happy Monday and hope you had a super day!

We are having another African thunderstorm, with lightning, rain and thunder, but it's warm and humid, so hopefully by morning everything will be fresh and clean again.

I played along with the ScrapFriends challenge here this month and used some of my The Avenues Collection.
It really is a stunning collection.



Here's my take on it.

This photo was just perfect for these papers! We had stayed at a French little hotel, down at the coast and so these papers were just the thing.

I used a Prima stencil for the cobbled wall effect and some Prima flowers and stamens.

I also played with my gelato's and added a watercolour effect beneath the central feature.

Thanks so much for stopping by to have a look.
Hope you have a super evening!
Denise x

Open the Door - BoBunny The Avenues Canvas

Hello Everyone

I hope that you have started your week on a great note and that Monday and Tuesday have been good for you.

I created a canvas using the gorgeous BoBunny The Avenues Collection and wanted to share it with you.

Of late, I have been feeling a little anxious about changes that are happening in my life and also changes that will be happening. I guess we sometimes, all are a little afraid or anxious about change and it is very normal to feel that way. But I also decided that being anxious or afraid, does not really serve me, and that with any change, it is really what you make of it and the mind set you give yourself everyday.

So this canvas was created with the idea, to remind myself that every door that opens is an opportunity and not to be afraid to open that door. Even if I have opened it and it's not quite what I thought it would be, I can always then make another decision. But "open the door" and allow myself the choices!

So here is my canvas.

I just love The Avenues and have so enjoyed creating with it over the past few months.

I love the shutters and the doorways and the soft, beautiful colouring! Just perfect for this canvas.

So how about you..how do you feel about change?

Hope you have a super evening!
Denise x

Family Cards - BoBunny

Hello Everyone

I have some Family Cards up on the BoBunny blog today. Please pop over and take a look, there are some beautiful cards for inspiration.

Wedding Card

I made this card for a family wedding that we went to this month. I really wanted it to be special and beautiful, so I added lots of layers and details for this special occasion.

I so love the soft and romantic colours of The Avenues Collection!

BoBunny Supplies:

Patterned Paper: Trellis, Clocks, Home/ The Avenues

Cardstock: Chiffon Flourish, Double Dot Vintage, Jade Dot

Noteworthy: The Avenues
Jewels: The Avenues
Blossoms: Denim Blue Zinnia

You Make Me Happy 

The Avenues Collection is just so beautiful and it is so easy to create beautiful projects with it!
This is another special occasion card that I created and I hope to use it in a few months for my anniversary.

One can never go wrong with pearls, lace and soft details for a romantic card!

BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Song Bird, Treasures, Dot/ The Avenues
Cardstock: Jade Dot, Chiffon Flourish/ Double Dot Vintage
Misc Me Stickers: The Avenues
Brads: Fright Delight
Blossoms: Wildberry Dahlia
Jewel Flourishes: Frosting Jewels

I also made a card from the Fright Delight collection and based it on the card above.  Check out how different these look, with just different colouring.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hope you have a super evening!
Denise x