New for Scrap FX.

March is here already, can you believe it? Really hate how time just flies! I need a few more hours in the day......to play!

I have been having a little fun playing with Scrap FX goodies lately, take a peek at these:

Space Invader funky, retro bits,that really had to have a neon treatment!

Here are a few cards for the little fella's!

I used a couple of older FX chippies in the background, the invaders needed some direction!!!

All the chippies are treated with  embossing powders, I really wanted those invaders to pop!

These ones are on a couple of Hash Bits.

The Circuitry Panel worked perfectly on this one.

Last one has the Nodules panel as the background.

Next I have a LO using these new FX pieces:

This page features my eldest on his way to his last school formal, scrubs up ok!

The chippies I treated with Colour Blast Embossing Powders.

Most of the papers are from 7 Dots "Destination Unknown" Line. Finally used them after bonding with them for far too long!

Love how a combination powders worked on this chippy!

Those hash words are just perfect for a teen layout, love 'em!

So that is the first few projects I have done for the month, stay tuned got more a coming, I have been playing with just awesome face stencils that even make my drawing skills look good!

Back Soon!

"A Quick Share"

A big Hello to everyone!

Just thought I would pop in to show a card that I made for my nieces' engagement on the weekend. 

I do struggle with cards, but I was inspired by fellow Design Team member at Scrap FX, Marta who shared a video earlier this week. 

Her projects are just awesome and just a little different....yes I do love her style!!! 

Here is a link for you: Martas channel

And here is what I came up with: 

 I guess it could have done with a flower or 2 but, you know me, I do not have any!!   

Unfortunately the whole flower thing really tests me out!! We all have our kryptonite and flowers for me are it (along with Pink and Purple!)

I used Scrap FX chipboard pieces that I had in my stash for an age, it felt satisfying to put older faves to good use further reinforcement to never throw anything away! 

That is it for my show and tell for today, bye till next time lovelies!!

Busy Birthday Month

Wow! What a busy month we have been having..... it seems every weekend there is a birthday happening. All I have been doing is making cards and then neglecting everything else..... so I thought I would share what I have been doing before giving them away.
I always forget to take shots of the cards I make, so must remember to do that.
Here are 2 that I did not forget.

The first is a Baby Girl card, which I do find hard because well I am just not that girlie and my style (if I had one) is not that pretty!

I used an embossing folder to add some dimension to the pink card stock, then some scraps from that endless stash of mine, to create a simple background. I tend to stick to very simple designs for my cards as I am usually in a hurry to get them done in time to give!

The Baby Carriage is from Scrap FX in a baby accessory pack.

 I painted up the carriage, then drew in some details with a pen and finally added some pearls to make it a little bit "Special". Lastly the stamped sentiments are mounted with some foam tape to make them pop!

Now for the next card.... for a Teenage Boy.
Yes my eldest turned 15 this month Arrgh! But that is another story.
I know a lot of people struggle with the whole teen thing, and I know they are not into cards, but I do persist!!
All his mates get the same treatment and I do cop some grief, but as I said, I am persistant and I know each one I have given has been kept!!!

 When faced with a teen card, I treat it like a journal page background, then customize as I go. If I am giving $$$ or a Voucher I often make a pocket somewhere on the card as well.

Gotta Love the Lanky Apha from Scrap FX!!

I started this BG by misting a stencil from Crafters Warehouse, then randomly stamping with BG stamps from Studio Calico and Stampendous. I then used an Alphabet stencil with a black paint dauber to add the letters, grunged up the chippy alphas and I was done!

I think he liked it, but I am sure he found what the card was attached to far more appealing!!!!

That's it from me for now, I am going to try to get back to my long neglected journal.... it is gathering dust under a pile of scrap papers!!!
Stay Happy!!!