Spring, Spring, Spring

I created this layout using a Wednesday Sketch (5/2/25) from Paper Issues, Facebook page. I chose this photo of my dayghter, Catherine dressed for a ballet dance to the song - Spring, Spring, Spring. This was part of the Silvera School of Dance, Summer show held at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford. The show was called ' A Date to Dance'

I chose the 49 and Market Krafty Garden collection to work with Catherine's yellow dress and floral headdress. The background paper is 'Tranquil Blossom'.

This is the sketch:

I made two tags using the Sixxix Tim Holtz Tag Collection thinlits die set, and the cover sheet from the Krafty Garden Solids collection pack. I looped some yellow jute twine through the top of the tags.

For embellishments I used two film strips from the Krafty Garden Acetate Assortment and flowers from the Lasercut Wildflowers elements pack.

Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

All the Fun of the Fair - Bressingham

Here is my layout for Paige Evans' SKETCH OF THE WEEK - 22nd April 2024 challenge. The sketch is given on the facebook group page, along with a youtube video. You share your layout on the page, to be put in a random draw to win the challenge.

You can see my brother and his wife and me riding the Gallopers at Bressingham, Norfolk  a few weeks ago.

 

I used:
K and Company papers
Flower, leaf and border punches
Doodlebug Designs alphabet stickers
gems

 

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

The Little Things - Wroxham Barns

Here is my layout for Paige Evans' SKETCH OF THE WEEK - 1st April 2024 challenge. The sketch is given on the facebook group page, along with a youtube video. You share your layout on the page, to be put in a random draw to win the challenge.



I used:
Simple Stories - The Little Things cllection - stickers and papers
pearls
Bazzill
Distress Inks

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

Parkrun - Thames Path

Here is my layout for Paige Evans' SKETCH OF THE WEEK - 15th April 2024 challenge. The sketch is given on the facebook group page, along with a youtube video. You share your layout on the page, to be put in a random draw to win the challenge.

Last weekend I was staying with my daughter, and we went along to her local Parkrun in Woolwich, called 'Thames Path'. Very interesting with the curly whirly up and down hill. Running along side the River Thames, very cold and windy, but bright and dry. Afterwards we were rewarded with a coffee in 'The Yoga Space'. I look forward to running here again.

I used:
7 photos
Doodlebug Designs Letter Stickers
Border punch
Simple Stories - The Little Things collection

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

Having Fun Together - Dressing Up

Here is my layout for Paige Evans' SKETCH OF THE WEEK - 8th April 2024 challenge. The sketch is given on the facebook group page, along with a youtube video. You share your layout on the page, to be put in a random draw to win the challenge.



I used:
Basic Grey Two Scoops - papers, alphabet stickers, element stickers
Twine
Gems and pearls
DMC Threads
Fine black marker
chipboard phrase

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

Nanny's Jewles

This layout was created for Paige Taylor Evans' Sketch Challenge #3 (see sketch at end of post).

I chose these photos of the children who were investigating my Mum's necklaces.

I used:
Basic Grey papers, element and alphabet stickers (Lucille and Recess collections).
Distress Ink - Aged Mahogany
Nuvo Glitter Drops

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

Day Trip

Another layout for the Twilight Crafts Summer Cyber Crop - challenge #5 is a sketch.
The photo shows Catherine and Emily on the beach at Joss Bay in 1995, on a day trip with other families from the Bexley and Dartford Twins Club.

I used:
Bazzill - Black and White
Paige Evans - Blooming Wild - #22
Selection of stickers, preals and ephemera from my stash

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

These are a Few of My Favourite Things

Here is my layout for the Paige Taylor Evans Sketch Challenge #1
The challenge is to use the sketch to make your own layout, and upload it to the facebook group.

Here is my daughter in Athens last month on a short city break with her husband.

From my stash I used:
Basic Grey's Sultry collection
DMC sewing threads
Sticker letters, phrases and images from Doodlebug Designs, Vicki Boutin, American Crafts Thickers and others.
Distress Mica Stain
Distress Ink

Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

Hello Spring

Peartree Cutfile June Online Peardrop Crop challenge #4 Let's be Adventurers! The map challenge is to use the sketch. Three photos from Easter 1998 at Nan and Grandad's garden.

I used:
American Crafts - Vicki Boutin - Storyteller and Fernwood collections
Bazzill Basics
ek Success punch
Distress Inks
Paper /blossoms

Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

Just Pottering

Part 2 of the April Papermaze Kit is now on the blog, full of pretty pastel papers, cardstock and embellishments for spring and Easter themed layouts. This is my third layout from this kit.

A selection of photos of my children playing with the terracotta pots on the porch, in newly knitted Aran jackets made for them by Aunty Marmite!

From the kit I used:

P13 - Hello Spring - #06
Bazzill Basics Cardstock: Coral Cream, Nixon & Limeade

From my stash I used:

Wreath die
paper flowers
'Handmade' Sizzix BigzXL die
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Alpha Stickers (Happy Blooms)
Mowed Lawn Distress Ink
sketch Bella BLVD

 

 

Back with the last layout from the April kit tomorrow.
Thanks for looking
Lynn x

Tresco

 Lisa's sketch challenge on the DAF  Facebook group page.

 The challenge is:
* Create a layout inspired by the sketch
* Use at least 2 patterned papers
* Use at least 5 DAF flair
* Go as "more as more" as you dare.

 This photo shaow Andrew when we were visiting Tresco Gardens.

I used:

Paper Addicts - Tropical Bliss 12" x 12" paper pad
Sizzix Bigz dies
Sizzix Alphanumerics Thinlits die set
Bazzill Cardstock
American Craft Thickers
DAF flair

 

Thanks for looking
Lynn x