Believe: Scrap Around the World Mid-month Reveal

 It's mid-month reveal time at Scrap Around the World which means I'm up! And this is my layout for the December Mood Board designed by the talented Anna Komenda!

 

Meet adorable Vienna! Isn't she just the sweetest baby? Her photo was the perfect match for this month's Mood Board at Scrap Around the World http://scraparoundtheworld.blogspot.ca/

I am accustomed to reds, greens and golds for the holiday season in December so when I saw the blue it threw me for a bit! But only a bit. I decided to go out on a limb and try something different this month more mixed media!

I had the most gorgeous modeling cream I wanted to try and it happened to be blue! I used several masks on this layout and with one of them I used Viva's modeling cream in light blue. I also inked, stamped and misted the page as well. Just love the sheen of that blue!

The big flower in her hair called for a big flower on the page so I brought out my Sizzix and got down to it! Lost count of how many layers I used lol. Simply cut the cardstock petals, misted them, layered them then went over the edges of some of the petals with Liquid Applique then heat set it so it puffed up nicely. The blue flowers are simple roses I made and the rest are of course Prima. I also used a Tim Holtz rubon for more effect.

Dusty Attic chipboard title says it all. Again primed it with Gesso then misted away until I was happy with the color then added Distress Glitter.

Last close-up is of the small flower cluster. I used Authentique's Classique Elegant  papers for this layout. Again you can see a small snowflake rubon from Tim Holtz. 

Remember this month there are a few changes so please read the challenge rules carefully and also some of the Design Team (me included) are having giveaways so be sure to visit their blogs and become followers to be eligible to win!

To be eligible for judging you need to follow our

 10 Golden Rules HERE, which include:- 

1)  Sharing the mood board image in your blog post.

2)  Mentioning Scrap Around The World {in full - not just 

SATW} & LINKING BACK to our current challenge.

3)  Explaining how you were inspired by our mood board

unless it is GLARINGLY OBVIOUS.

4)  Linking back to your SATW blog post NOT YOUR ENTIRE BLOG.

5) We do not accept cards, tags, Off-the-Page items or mini-books.

Only layouts, canvases or art journal pages, spreads & covers.

(see our rules for minimum sizes please).

FOR DECEMBER ONLY - We are allowing you to create TAGS or ATC's

 {Artist Trading Cards} MINIMUM SIZES for this month only 

-  2 ¹⁄₂ by 3 ¹⁄₂ inches (64 mm × 89 mm).

If receiving comments from some of our Design Team members is important

 to you please ensure that you have WORD VERIFICATION TURNED OFF.

1ST PRIZE

The Main KIT OF THE MONTH from The Flying Unicorn Online Store! 
AND the MIXED PASSION ADD-ON!! Valued at US$60!!
PLUS FREE SHIPPING!!

Flying Unicorn...Your Passion. Your Art. 

Their on line store has an incredible selection of products for all paper
crafting artists. Their Kit of the Month is filled with the latest & greatest
 ~ including an off-the-page project to keep your creative muse flowing!

Be sure to check out the Flying Unicorn forums, a hot & happening place 

which includes monthly challenges, tips, techniques & friendships that last!

They also have a blog & Facebook page
where you can find loads of inspiration!

store: www.flyingunicornstore.com

Forums: www.flyingunicornforums.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Flying-Unicorn/120928447946596

Blog: www.flyingunicornblog.com

As well as the Mixed Passion Add-on!

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2ND PRIZE - $50 worth of goodies from DT Member Pam Ellis!
PLUS POSTAGE!



Prize consists of :- 13 patterned papers & 2 die-cuts from the Kaisercraft 
Turtle Dove & Just Believe collections.  Silks Acrylic Glaze (white), 
Fabscraps-Chipboard Bells, Kaisercraft Twigs & Berries, 
Petaloo Wild Red Roses Pack of 3, Turtle Dove Rub-ons, 
Prima Poppies & Peonies flowers, Turtle Dove Pack of Die-cut pieces,
 Prima Vintage Metal Trinkets, Dusty Attic - Merry Christmas Chipboard Piece, 
Prima Rose stamp. White crystal spray, Brown ribbon & 2 stick pins. Valued at $50!!

Please click in HERE to Pam's blog & become a follower
 if you would like to be eligible for this prize!  

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3RD PRIZE - $30 worth of prizes from DT member Pam Ellis!
PLUS POSTAGE!

Prize consists of :- 9 Patterned Papers from Bo Bunny Mistletoe Collection 

12 x 12 Chipboard stickers, Brads, & petals {Mistletoe Collection}

Patterned & Glittered Chipboard Pieces - Me & My Big Ideas

Prima 6 inch Stencil - Valued at $30!!

Please click in HERE to Pam's blog & become a follower
 if you would like to be eligible for this prize!

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4TH PRIZE - $25 worth of goodies from DT Member Rachael Funnell
PLUS POSTAGE!

Please click in HERE to Rachael's blog & become a follower
 if you would like to be eligible for this prize!

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5TH PRIZE - $20 worth of goodies from DT Member Rachael Funnell
PLUS FREE POSTAGE!

Please click in HERE to Rachael's blog & become a follower
 if you would like to be eligible for this prize!

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RANDOM PRIZE of over $25 worth of product 
sponsored by WOW! Embossing Powders!
PLUS FREE SHIPPING!!

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& has grown dramatically since then. We are rapidly becoming very well-known
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We offer over 160 different colours of embossing powders as well as
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WOW! also sell Fab Foils, embossing inks, embossing pens, silicone moulds,
bonding powder, flock, stamps & stamping accessories.

Prize comprises 6 jars of Embossing Powders plus one silicone mould!

Check the WOW! website: http://www.wowembossingpowder.co.uk/
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BONUS PRIZE for BEST PROJECT USING STUCK?!SKETCHES 
December 15th sketch {see above} combined with our mood board! 

Georgie Mix-it Up Clear Stamp Set Valued at $18.46 plus postage!

“Georgie” is the first in a series of Mix It Up clear stamp sets from 
ArtyFartyAnnie, designed to be interchangeable with other sets in the series. 

Assemble the individual components of the characters in different ways
 to give you a unique result every time & endless creative possibilities!  

 As well as the whimsical girl, each set includes lots of fun elements 
which lend themselves to art journaling, card making, scrapbooking 
& other papercrafts, making these sets completely versatile.

For more information, ideas & inspiration, please visit Annie's blog
 www.artyfartyannie.com & LIKE & sign up for notifications from Annie's 
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/artyfartyannie 

To buy a “Georgie” Mix It Up clear stamp set, please go to 

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ArtyFartyAnnie

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ALL OUR PRIZES ALWAYS INCLUDE FREE INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE!!

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The deadline for this challenge is  WEDNESDAY 31th DECEMBER 2014.

Please remember to leave some COMMENT LOVE 
for our talented & hard-working designers & let us know
what prizes you LOVE so we can find more of them for you!

Smile Sketchabilities #128

 I wanted to join in the sketch challenge at Sketchabilities this month as I loved the sketch this month!

 

This is my take on the sketch. Unfortunately it buckled a bit so the cropping is off sorry about that. Shooting outside knee deep in snow is quite challenging! 

This is the sketch

This is one of my favourite photos of my daughter Stephanie when she was younger. I love her smile. Loved how she was just sitting on her bed by the window and the photo captured her in a bit of shadow.

I used the Epiphany line from Prima (love this line!!). I mixed some Lindy's mist (Cosmopolitan Pink) with some moulding paste and glass bead medium and masked these circles on. The chippie is from Blue Fern Studios.

All flowers are from Prima as is the tiny birdcage. The birdcage is also from the Epiphany line. Stamping with Bo Bunny of course! I misted the blue flower with Glistening Waves Color Bloom from Prima. It used to be white.

More masking with moulding paste using the Mini North Star mask from TCW and added pink liquid pearls in the center. Sadly this is where the page buckled and no matter what I tried I couldn't fix it. 

One last close-up. 

As we have now moved into the winter season I can forsee some hilarious moments with me out in the snow trying to get the perfect shot with my bar-b-que as the backdrop! The days are already so much shorter and living where I do we can go weeks without sunshine. I live by a lake so we get a lot of lake effect snow which drops a foot of snow here and there. Ugh. I envy all you ladies that are heading into your summer while I look at a long winter ahead of me!

Well that's it for now! Have a great weekend! All the best! :)

Scrap Around the World December Mood Board

It's the beginning of the month and we have another great Mood Board over at Scrap Around the World! 

There are some awesome gifts this month including two I have donated. I love Christmas and it's my way of saying thank-you to our wonderful followers! Please let me know in the comment section that you have joined this blog on the right sidebar for your entry into to the contest!

I hope you join us this month and please remember to read our ten Golden Rules so that your entry is not disqualified! 

To be eligible for judging you need to follow our

 10 Golden Rules HERE, which include:- 

1)  Sharing the mood board image in your blog post.

2)  Mentioning Scrap Around The World {in full - not just 

SATW} & LINKING BACK to our current challenge.

3)  Explaining how you were inspired by our mood board

unless it is GLARINGLY OBVIOUS.

4)  Linking back to your SATW blog post NOT YOUR ENTIRE BLOG.

5) We do not accept cards, tags, Off-the-Page items or mini-books.

Only layouts, canvases or art journal pages, spreads & covers.

(see our rules for minimum sizes please).

FOR DECEMBER ONLY - We are allowing you to create TAGS or ATC's

 {Artist Trading Cards} MINIMUM SIZES for this month only 

-  2 ¹⁄₂ by 3 ¹⁄₂ inches (64 mm × 89 mm).

If receiving comments from some of our Design Team members is important

 to you please ensure that you have WORD VERIFICATION TURNED OFF.

I hope to see you all there! All the best! :)