Let The Adventure Begin

This weekend is the March Peartree Peardrop challenge. Challenge #3 was set by Marie and is a grab five challenge.

My photos show Andrew modelling a pirate costume I made for the reception class dressing up box at his school.

The choice was (*my selection):
Die cut ephemera
Thread
Sequins*
Splatters*
Torn / Distressed edges*
Vellum
Multiple photos*
Acrylic piece/s
Layers*

I used:
Bazzill
Scraps of Scienic Route papers
Peartree Cutfile - Let the Adventure Begin
ball chain
Nuvo crystal drops
Basic Grey - Lauderdale tags
Distress inks
Distress stain
Layering stencil
Let's be mermaids sparkly shaker selection - Little Things by Lucy's Cards

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Lynn x

Time To Celebrate

This weekend is the March Peartree Peardrop challenge. Challenge #4 was set by Brande and is to use a sketch and a Peartree cutfile.

These photos were sent to me by my niece, as because of lockdown, we couldn't join her this year for the children's birthday. Oliver. Lucy and Hannah were 12 in January. 

 

I used:
Simple Stories - Hey Mom! collection.
Seedless Preserve Distress Ink and Distress Stain
Scraps of Bazzill cardstock
Cream Puff Bazzill cardstock
Time to Celebrate Peartree Cutfile
Thickers Glitter Chipboard Alphas
Basic Grey Alpha stickers

This is the sketch:

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

Adventure

This weekend is the March Peartree Peardrop challenge. Challenge #1 was set by Rebecca and is to use Mixed Media on the cutfile.

I used this photo of Oliver, when he and his family came to visit and we took them to the adventure play area in Tunstall Forest.

I used:
Distress Oxide Inks - Gathered Twigs, Scattered Straw, Evergreen Bough, Rusty Hing, Peeled Paint and Fossilized Amber.
Distress Paint - Tarnished Brass
Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Great Escape collection papers and element stickers
White cardstock
Peartree Cutfile - Adventure Arrows

This is the Cutfile

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

Crazy Girl

Hi Lynn here - with an extra layout made using the March kit. I have already made four layouts with this pretty kit, but had some papers left over and so made this extra one.

Before we look at the process of making the pages, here is a reminder of what you will find in the kit - please see this post on the Papermaze blog for more details.

 

From the kit I used:

Simple Stories - Sweet Talk collection - Will You Be Mine?
Graphic 45 -Ephemera Queen collection - String of Pearls
Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Blossom, Whirlpool & Flamingo

From my stash I used:
Distress Ink
Tim Holtz Layering Stencil - 'Stitched'
Distress Oxide Ink

Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits die set - Alphanumeric Shadow - Upper
Clear and Turquoise Tinsel embossing powders.
chipboard heart strip
puffy letter stickers
pink lace
wooden elements.
Ranger's Enamel Accents

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

Cute Baby Girl

I'm was on the Papermaze blog yesterday with two layouts using the very pretty kit from Papermaze for March. I have my first two layouts to share with you, both very girly in theme. Here is the second of the two pages:

Cute Baby Girl - This features my daughter Emily at 10 days old in her incubator, in the special care baby unit.

For full details of the kit please see the Papermaze Blog and the Shop website.

From the kit I used:
Echo Park - Welcome Baby Girl collection - Rainbows
Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Avalanche & Flamingo
exclusive chipboard rainbow
wooden buttons
charm

From my stash I used:
Distress Oxide Inks
Ranger's Frosted Crystal Embossing Powder
bobble trim
DMC embroidery thread 
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Alpha Stickers - Office Hours and mini Just A Little Lovely.
sequins
gems
Nuvo Crystal and Glitter Drops  

That's all for today. I will be back with two more layouts soon.

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

Tea A Hug In A Mug

I'm on the Papermaze blog today with two layouts using the very pretty kit from Papermaze for March. I have my first two layouts to share with you, both very girly in theme. Here is the first of the two pages:

Tea A Hug In A Mug - The photos for this layout show Scarlett enjoying her favourite refreshment - a cut of tea. She loves to dunk rich tea biscuits - she would much rather have a cup of tea than chocolate or sweets. 

For full details of the kit please see the Papermaze Blog and the Shop website. 

 

From the kit I used:

Echo Park - Our Wedding collection - I Do
Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Avalanche & Blossom
strip of puffy heart stickers

From my stash I used:
Distress Ink - Tea Dye and Worn Lipstick
Peartree Cutfile
Kraft Bazzill
acetate
sequins
cricut
glittery foam alpha stickers
doily
Craft Creations die
Tim Holtz,- Alphanumerics Label Sizzix die set

That's all for today. I will be back with another layout tomorrow.

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

The Dreaming Tree Cards

Here is a selection of cards I made from SVG's downloaded from The Dreaming Tree.  I used lots of scraps of cardstock and patterned paper.

Thanks for looking
Lynn x