Scrapbook Share on Sunday

Sorry about the wonky photo, it doesn't look like this in real life, i promise! Unfortunately it's packed now so no chance of re-taking it. i've been packing all weekend and i'm exhausted! It's been so hot here too and i've been stuck inside, typical! i've made a lot of progress though so hopefully i'll get the rest done in the few days i've got off this week. i just can't wait to get in there now. i am missing my scrappy time!

Anyway, back to the layout. i made this one using the May kit from Studio Calico. i've cranked out lot's of layouts with that kit and haven't shared them all yet! Plus i still have a ton left. Speaking of SC, i am so excited about this month's kit, Continental! i always love the travel lines from Making Memories and i can't wait to get my hands on some of the Girls Paperie. i still have approximately 1 gazillion photos to scrap from my RTW trip not to mention my visit to Canada last year.  i'm excited to get stuck into this one. Also on this layout i added some doilies from Sweet Vintage. They are so yummy!

i think this is the only photo i have from my trip to Hot Water Beach in new Zealand. i tend to be a bit cagey about having my camera around water. The beach is pretty cool because for an hour either side of low tide you can dig up the sand to create pools of hot water, which is fun. When i was there i was lucky enough to spot a school of dolphins playing in the water which was pretty special. Glad to have this documented.

Nashville Wraps Ribbons

This month the DT over at Create It Green were sponsored by the very generous Nashville Wraps. They make eco-friendly packaging which is beautiful and they supply everything from tissue paper to re-usable shopping bags, you really should check them out! I was given a lovely selection of ribbons, which are all made from sustainable and recycled materials, including recycled plastic bottles, reclaimed cotton and palm leaves! I was really impressed with the quality of them and the richness of the colours.

With so much of it at my disposal I decided to have a play and see if I could come up with any new ways to use it. Here are the layouts that i did using the ribbons. i've given further details about them over at the CiG blog which can be seen here.




Oh and did you see my cupcakes were featured on the Sassafras blog? i'm so excited!!

Scrapbook Share on Sunday

Bit of an unusual colour combo on this one. i wear grey a lot though, usually at least one grey item a day - so why not scrapbook in grey? Papers are from Basic Grey and Cosmo Cricket, Brads & ribbon from American Crafts and letter stickers from Basic Grey. I can't remember where the metal rimmed tags are from, i've had them a loooong time!

Anyways, this is a page documenting a Thai Cookery course that i took when i was staying in Chiang Mai. i've mentioned it on here before because i did a page about our visit to the market. These are photos of me in action though. i had so much fun on this course and would definitely do this again in other countries in the future. i haven't put my skills into action much since i got back though, so i'm putting that on my to-do list!

My Little Shoebox layouts

My Little Shoebox are running a competition over on their facebook page at the moment where you can submit a layout using at least 4 different products from one of their lines. Each week is a different line and this week it Just Add Butter. So i used my remaining scraps to make this layout.



MLS are also sponsoring Pencil Lines this month and here is this week's sketch, designed by Anna Bowkis:


i moved the paper strips around to suit my page. i really like how the three groupings of circles create a visual triangle. It was refreshing to work with a predominately monochromatic colour scheme with just a few pops of yellow, it made selecting which products to use a bit easier!


i used some MLS papers and also some Girls Paperie which i punched pieces from using the Martha Stewart Starburst punch. i also used a journalling card from Fancy Pants and the die cut is from Deja Views. Here's a close up where i layered some buttons. Buttons will never be out of fashion for me!


i did a bit of hand sewing on this one which is something i haven't done in a while! Over the summer i'd like to get back into embroidery and do some pieces for our flat. It's an easy enough craft to take outside so hopefully i'll get some done while i'm down on the seafront.

Cupcake Toppers

i've recently bought this book so that i could make lots of yummies. i then got some lovely stuff from Cupcake Social. So i decided to make some cupcakes at the weekend. They were delicious, if i do say so myself! i made some cupcake toppers to finish them off.


i had a pack of the new border stickers from Sassafras in a kit recently and after using them on 5 different pages, i still had over half the sheet left! So i was trying to think of other ways to use them up and i thought they'd make cute little 'flags'. i just cut the border strip up and stuck 2 stickers back to back with a cocktail stick in the middle. These stickers are all the same so they match.


There's enough of each border strip to make 6 toppers.


With these, each one is different so you get a whole new look when you turn the toppers around.


It's so quick and easy! i think they look charming. And they would work on a page too, perhaps using a pin as the stick instead? Think i'll try that out next. Have you used any scrapbooking products in unusual ways lately?

Scrapbook Inspirations

Scrapbook Inspirations Idea Book 2 hit the shelves last week. It's available in Sainsbury's, WHSmith's and many craft shops. Annnnnd i've got a couple of layouts in it! So i'm super excited!! There's lots of other lovely layouts in there too and you also get a free digi kit from Designer Digitals worth £28!! Unfortunately this is going to be the last ideas book from SI and i'm super sad because it was always fab in my opinion. So make sure you get your copy :)

*ETA* You can buy a copy online here. For my friends Stateside, it should be available in the next few weeks in Barnes & Nobel and some Borders.

Scrapbook Share on Sunday

i had to dig into the archives to find a layout i haven't shared yet as there's not too much crafting going on around here with the move looming in a few weeks! Here's one i did a while ago inspired by this post i did in February.


The picture is a but wonky, but you get the general idea :) Mostly goodies from Jenni Bowlin Studios, Jillybean Soup and a stamp from Studio Calico. Hope your week is full of sunshine!

Lovely music

It occurred to me that i haven't done any music posts in a while. This is mainly because i haven't found that much music that i want to rave about lately. There are a few gems that i want to share with you though, just in case you haven't come across them yet.

i am a little bit in love with Jose Vanders and i want her hair cut. She is from South London, she has a lovely voice and sweet & funny lyrics. Her website is very cute, plus she has some cool videos including this one set on the Underground and this one, inspired by The Life Aquatic:



Then there's Lissie. i wasn't keen on her stuff when i first heard it some time ago, but this track has been all over the airwaves and i'm hooked.



And Stornoway. i mentioned them back in January but think they are worth another mention as their music is magical to me.



What music are you in love with at the moment? Please share!

Cartwheels In My Mind

Have you heard about the new online art magazine Cartwheels In My Mind? It only went live last week, but there's already lot's of inspiration that's worth checking out. Also, i had one of my layouts featured over there today! What a sweet surprise! They have a flickr group too if you want to join in the fun.

Scrapbook Share on Sunday

Hey! How's your week been? Sorry for my blog absence. i'm in a weird mood this week. Nothing's wrong, but i am feeling super lazy and unmotivated. i've not been scrapbooking much this week, this is the only page i did and it's based on the Sunday Sketch over at the Studio Calico Blog. Good job they have those sketches every week or i'd never get any scrapbooking done at the moment! i hate feeling so uninspired. i feel like i need some newness. New music, new adventures, a new story to get lost in, new people to make friends with, a new obsession. In a month i'll be in our flat and everything will be new so i should probably be savouring the present. But i just feel urgh! Any music, film or other recommendations to help me get out of this funk are welcome!




i made this flower with the fabric paper from the Dear Lizzie line. Lizzie did an awesome video tutorial on them here, and can explain how to make them way better then i ever could. i also added some lace behind, ruffling it around the circle.


i used the May kit Granny's Cupboard and add-ons for this page, how cute is that dress form stamp?! The vintage lace is from my own stash and i also used a Martha Stewart punch with the houndstooth tape.

i went to a car boot sale this morning with my mum and i got some sweet vintage goodies including a suitcase, some lovely tins and a brownie camera! And i only spent £7! i can't wait til we're in the new place and i can start getting furniture!

Have a great week.