Just because...

Most of the time when I sit down to scrap I have a purpose. Actually, I hardly ever sit down. If I do I'm usually on the floor 'cause I've made a mess everywhere else. I usually have a challenge or a deadline to meet and hardly ever scrap... just because. Hmmm now that sounds like a good name for a challenge.

So yesterday I sat on the floor and just played because I felt like it.
I dug out some cardstock, some embellies and a lovely tree from Aus company http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/store/  and created some textured backgrounds and this lo. You'll see more of  these painted backdrops in my next few los.
Here's the first one.

I guess I really should have taken pics along the way to show the steps. I promise to next time if anyone is interested. The cardstock here was off white. I used a mix of distress inks to the base and some touches of gesso to give it texture and shading. On the right I used a Prima mask but I moved it slightly as I sprayed to give it a watercolour appearance. IYKWIM.

On the left I used the outline of some bricks by Dusty Attic. Chipboard can be a great mask too.

I've also used a Prima stamp for the inked hexagons.

For the flowers I used a mix of Copics and ink to give them depth. 

The pp is all Webster's.

Here's some close ups.

This one shows the blurring of the mask in the background.

Jera was eyes down searching for wildflowers for his grandfather's grave on a visit to the cemetry.

Bloomers in the tree

This lovely tree piece is from the Australian company, Flourish With a Bling http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/store/ who asked me if I woud create with some of their fabulous range. This tree from the outdoor range has such a fabulous design and texture.

Thanks so much for dropping by. I love reading your wonderful comments and appreciate it so much.

Have a lovely weekend,

Jenix

Pure Love- Once Upon a Sketch- GUEST

It's time for the new sketch at Once Upon a Sketch http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/july-15th-challenge.html?showComment=1310760631713#c5753864402556656584
I was a Guest Designer for this month. Isn't this a fabulous sketch?
I think I'm going to use this design again. Thanks Nadia for your inspiration.

Here's my Guest Designer layout using the sketch.

PURE LOVE

It's now framed and hanging on Sienna's wall.

I'm not much of a pink girl really but when you see this adorable sweet baby girl it melts your heart. I wanted this to be so feminine and pretty. I've sprayed and inked all the flowers and embellies with a pink dusting and a little whitewashing. 

This baby is now so grown up. *sigh* I do miss the smell and soft warm skin.

Yes that's a breast feeding pic tucked in there. I'm a midwife so breasts are a big part of my job. lol

But I didn't want to offend so it's fairly discreet.

Lots of paints and spraying.

Journalling criteria was a quote. This one from Brian Andreas is so beautiful and perfect.

"She laid on my chest and her breathing filled me almost to beyond what I could hold."

                        My journalling: You embraced my heart and took my breath away.
With this little girl, I became a mother after many years of trying. I was so blessed to have two.

                       Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your kind thoughts.
                                                     Jenix

A Catch Up

It's been a busy few days. Life just seems to go like that. But wanted to do a quick catch up.

Webster's Pages have a give away of their new lines. Check it out here  http://websterspages.ning.com/forum/topics/welcome-to-bling-it-on
I want to be a part of it. How do you choose your favourite when  you love them all?
Ok if I have to these two!

But then again...lol

I'D LOVE ANY!!!

Here's a layout I created for the July Challenge over at Webster's. The challenge is to include bloomers on your creations. I just love bloomers and use them for so mnay different reasons. In this one they're a hedge, grass and the sea.

A scrapper e-mailed me and asked how I come up with the little scenes I do. I think the most important think is imagination. It seems to me that a picture tells a story bigger than what's in the photo and I love to bring that story to life.
In this one it was a cold day and we had been for a freezing walk along the pier. As Jera walked away it looked as though he was longing for the sun and sailing boats and adventure. So I created it! lol

Another one for this post.

It's one I did for Scrapbook Creations (Aus mag), Colour Team. It's in their latest issue.

Colours were, turquoise, white and silver.

Such a sweet pic of Sienna.

Have a lovely day,

Jenix

It just keeps coming.

I just HAVE to get these!!!!

IT'S FAIRIES IN WONDERLAND.

How pretty are these?

I love the lines in this one. So pretty.

This one is just so gorgeous. Such lovely whimsy. I'm going to love creating with these.

CHRISTMAS IS HERE!

It's Christmas over at Webster's Pages today. Aren't these fabulous!

I'm loving the genertic look of Christmas. Especially for those south of the equator who's Christmas is hot. It's perfect. Beautiful images yet again Brandin.

So sweet

Oh these are wonderful for all the scenic scrappers like me.lol

Beautiful Botanticals

THX WP

Bring on the Bling

It's CHA time and all the companies are bringing out their new collections.

My all time fav Webster's Pages is having a week of peeks.

I'm so enjoying seeing all the wonderful new designs Brandin created.

IT'S ROMANTIC!

Oh I just adore this collection. It's rustic romance all the way.

Oh this is my fav for sure.

And this one is ah *sigh*

Isn't this one so versatile. I love it.

IT'S

Here's ALL ABOUT ME!

Here's my favourites from this collection.

Just so lovely!

THX WP

Moments of Reflection

Warning: This is a post of reflection. If you're feeling down it might not be a good one to stay and read.

Starting with the positive. I was thrilled to be a winner for the last challenge at Once Upon a Sketch http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/july-1st-challenge-meet-our-july-guest.html

The girls over there are so caring and nurturing. I love the idea of a blog with a focus on journalling. We all scrap for so many reasons but journalling seems be the one part of a layout that is often neglected. Honestly I'm a big journaler. I've always had way too much to say. lol.
Unfortunately, most of my writing is on the back of my los so you rarely get to see it. There was a time when I used to write heaps on the front but as my creativity shifted so too did my written prose.

Here's the gorgeous Nadia's sketch for the new challenge.

And here's my take. "Soul Artist." 

Dusty Attic words

On angel's wings

The statue of the garden angel watching over the children was placed in our garden as a reminder of my grandma who watches over my kids. We had a little ceremony when she died and placed it among her favourite flowers.

Let me tell you about my dearest Grandma. It is the anniversary of her death and her birth around this time of year. She has been gone for three years now and I still miss her every day. Coming from a family who really doesn't get it on a creative level, she was my sole inspiration and she created from her heart. She was a gifted crafter, dressmaker and designer.

An awesome talent. She inspired me to create from the soul.

Journalling reads: She was my sole creative inspiration.

She created with her hands,

her heart and always with love.

She taught me to create with soul.

My grandma was such a dynamic, active person, sadly the last two years of her life she was a shadow of herself.

I wrote this for my children as a way to explain not long before she died. I've taken it from an old layout.

My final sad note for this post is a shocking one. My daughter's teacher died yesterday. She was 44 years old. She had been off work for the past 6 weeks due to an unrelated injury. She was due back at work and visited the kids last week. She had a stoke and died hours later. We're all so shocked and saddened by her death. Please say a few prayers for her and her family and for the beauty of all the souls gone before us.

Hug your kids just a little tighter tonight and remember just how wonderful but tenous life can be.

Thanks so much.

Jenixx

Celebrate!

I want to join in the fun and celebrate!

It's  time to celebrate the joy of friendships.
It's time for the warmth of summer in the north.
It's time to celebrate the cozy winter in the south.
It's time to celebrate my daughter's birthday party on Sunday (even though it's not her birthday for a while, lol)
It's time to celebrate the joy in every creative moment.

It's no secret that Webster's Pages is my absolutely fav company for their stunning designs and creative embellishments. I just adore all their collections. I want to celebrate Webster's and their fabulous team.

Aren't these just the cutest? I think they are so sweet. They're my fav.

These I MUST have. lol

And these are pretty darn adorable. I love the texture and homemade look of these.

And the trims I just adore with the fun bling.

Can't get enough of the gorgeous designs.

Such beauty in the papers.

Here's the whole line.

I SPY SUCH AMAZING CREATIVITY FROM THE BEST DT.

Thanks girls for such wonderful inspirations. I want to celebrate your art.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

I made my own free digi frame here. It was so easy even for a traditional scrapper.

http://www.websterspages.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=229&Itemid=232

Thanks for dropping in.

Jenixx