Be Positive (scrapbooking)

Hello.

Today I have a scrapbook page to share.  It is about me.  This would be the first time I've ever scrapbooked about me.  I was inspired by a challenge at 2peas - the new In the Mood to Scrap for Jan 1, 2013 where Wilna wanted us to use the mood board she created as inspiration as well as pick a word that means something to us.

 

If you check out the mood board, you will see that I used the quote "creativity takes courage" as it really spoke to me.  I also used the same colour for my 'word' - which was cut the old fashioned way (printed in reverse on paper and cut with a craft knife). 

 

 

Here is a close up of the bottom corner of the page.  I like the little pops of pink and red in the tiny flowers on the punched circles of designer paper.

 

 

And I like the stitiching on some of the elements which gives it a home-made feel.

 

 

Supplies used:  Paper - Deck the Halls from Holly Jolly collection (My Mind's Eye) - Yup ... Christmas paper used on a non-Christmas page  - it is the lovely brown tone on tone damask background paper and oh so beautiful!!, Blush collection (BasicGrey) - that's the turquoise, Sunshine collection (My Mind's Eye) - the pattern used for the hexigons, Market (My Mind's Eye) the cute little flower pattern from those little circles and the back of that is the ledger paper that the word 'Simplify' is stamped onto, Basics White (BasicGrey) - the paper I printed the quote onto and the date tag; Ink - Walnut Stain (Ranger); Other - 1" and 1/2" circle punches (Stampin' Up!), hexigon shapes were traced from the negative cardboard from punching out game pieces from one of my son's games  ... I knew it would come in handy!!, sewing maching, brown pearls from my stash.

 

Sorry about the poor quality photography.  I continue to struggle with lighting in my craft room. Might have to splurge on a better lamp.

 

So, are you courageous enough to scrapbook about yourself??!!  Go for it.

 

Thanks for dropping by for a visit.

Donelda

 

2 Sketches 4 You - Giraffe

I love this little giraffe!! I colored him in with my More Mustard and Chocolate Chip markers (SU!) then cut him out. I added him to the circles. I haven't done this type of sentiment treatment for a while - always a fun adventure!!

Hehehehe - and just went to upload this one as well and .... too late!! Sheesh!!!

Supplies: Stamps - Giraffe (Imaginisce), simple alphabet (Papertrey Ink), designer woodgrain (Hero Arts); Ink - Chocolate Chip (SU!), Granola (BasicGrey); Paper - Kraft, white (SU!); other - Coluzzle, sponge, dimensionals.

Off to check out the other cards made for this very interesting sketch.

Donelda

2 Sketches 4 You Challenge #7 - A Little Late!!

Yup, did the challenge but, like usual, I didn't get it done, photographed, and uploaded quick enough. No problem, the sketch was AWESOME and making the card was lots of fun!

If you haven't been over to 2 Sketches 4 You, you should really take a peek. Some very talented ladies. And the winner for this sketch...amazing!!

Supplies: Paper-Lavender Moon, Plum Pudding, Kraft (Papertrey Ink); Stamps-Out on a Limb (Papertrey Ink); Ink-Close to Cocoa, Orchid Opulance, Whisper White craft (Stampin' Up); Other-linen thread (Stampin' Up), scallop scissors (Provo Craft), white gel pen (Signo), Orchid and White FX pencil crayons (Crayola), sponge dauber.

Make sure you drop by tonight as I'll be posting again for the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!!!

Thanks for dropping in to visit!

Donelda