Year in Review.....a Project Life Spread

Hi there Creative friends,

 

Today I'm sharing my first project for the year for Scrap Matrix.
 Our first challenge for 2019  is A Year in Review!

 

I decided to create a Project Life Spread.

 

Some of you may know I try to complete a weekly Project Life spread. I've been doing this for a few years now, however this year I've dropped the ball with all my other creative commitments taking over and I'm 6 months behind.  AaaaH!!

When I saw this challenge, I knew I could do a final spread for 2018, and hope I can catch up the rest later.

What you can't see in these pages are that there are lots of interactive lift the flap pages and also a couple of mini pages too.

 

Here's a closer look at the left hand side:

 

I'm sorry for the blurriness, no matter how I photographed it, it kept happening, so I gave up!'

 

Here's the right hand side:

 

Of all my creative projects, this one totally has my heart as it captures the everyday moments around here.

I love looking back on it and remembering totally random things I had forgotten - what we were reading, watching, eating, achieving - it's like watching a re-run of our life.

The kids love looking at it too.

 

As this was the year in summary, I really wanted to add all the family members voices, so I asked them their highlights and then added them to cards.

 

I made many of the cards myself, which I'll explain further below, and I also added a few smaller pocket pages - it was a big year as usual, and I had so much to cover!

 

Here's a look at the extra pages:

 

 

 

 

So let's take a look at how this began....

 

 

 

I used a couple of sheets of the 7Dots range - Messy Head, and a sheet by My Minds Eye. 
I also found a few of the pages from the Pinkfresh range fitted in perfectly.

 

 I trimmed them all down, and just love that they are the correct sizes for my pockets.

I laid them all out - here you can see the mini pages I added in too. These are from Snap - a multipack and they are great if I've got a lot to say!!

This is how I plan my pages, so I know what size photos to print!

 

You can also see I added in some white watercolour pages.  These will be used to add in the individual highlights of each family member, so there are 5 in total.

 

Time to make them non white!

 

I used Jane Davenport's Watercolours, and applied colour using the 'packaging technique'.

 

Just add some paint to some old packaging, add a bit more water and then splodge it on.

 

 

I then added stamping.

 

I used the Ideaology Alpha Stamps and added each persons initial.

I then added a few fun stamps too, leaving plenty of room for words and a photo.

 

I used stamps by Carabelle and AALL & Create.

 

 

 

 

I then added some embellishments - I used the AWESOME Snarky Stickers. These are hysterical and absolutely perfect for my Project Life.  I also used some MAMBI Chips, and some of the Escape the Ordinary ephemera from Pinkfresh.

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the 5 finished cards:

 

Two of them I turned into pockets/flaps - mine and my daughters cards.

 

I always have so much to say, and my girl had a massive year which all needed a mention!

 

I just run some Washi tape along the side of a card and attach it to another card so it creates a hinge.  The bottom card then gets slotted into the pocket and the top card sits on top, over the plastic.

 

 

 

 

Sorry about the glare from the plastic!

 

Here's a pic showing the 2018 card I created - I stamped with the Alpha Stamps and wrote around the edge.  Too easy.

Here's a couple more cards I created:

 

 

I created that black and white striped card by using paint on a watercolour card.

Love the simplicity and boldness!

 

 

 

 I really love that quote card - this came from the Simple Stories sheet.

 

So what are you going to do for our challenge?  A layout, a journal page, a project life spread. You could summarise the year, like I've done, or document a significant event that happened in 2018, or you could add in your resolutions, or write down your bucket list. There's so many possibilities and you could win a Scrap Matrix Voucher and a guest design spot. How fun would that be, to come and play along with us?!?

 

 

Just load your entries into the 'Year in Review' Folder over at the Scrap Matrix Shares Group on Facebook and let us know which Scrap Matrix products you used! That simple. You don't need a blog.

 

Well that's it from me for today, I'll be back again soon with another share (I can't wait to share this one, it's been a while in the making!!)

Have a magical 2019

 

Luv Tam

xxx

 (you can always check out my blog HERE for more of my creations)


Scrap Matrix Products used:

Simple Stories Story of Us paper
  Snap 6x8 Page Protector
Pinkfresh Escape the Ordinary Paper - Search
Pinkfresh Escape the Ordinary - Ephemera
Ideaology Snarky Stickers
Ideaology Alpha Stamps
Carabelle Stamps Azoline Textures - small flowers
Carabelle Stamps Scribbled leaves/textured circles
7Dots Messy Head Paper
Mambi Chips - Chalk - Makes me Smile
AALL & Create Stamp #60
Jane Davenport Watercolour Set Glitz Sea
Dina Wakley Washi Tape
 

 

Magic....for 2Crafty Chipboard

Hi everybody!

I recently released my One Little Word for 2019 and I'm excited to share my layout about it today.

This one is for 2Crafty Chipboard.

"Magic"

It's all about my One Little Word for 2019.

I've been selecting a word each year for a while now, inspired by the inspiring Ali Edwards.

Some have been hugely powerful, and really caused a year of self reflection and personal growth.  Some are still a big part of my life, and I continue to focus on them regularly.

This year I'm inviting Magic into my life.

I love finding the everyday magic all around us.

I love that when I notice the magic I feel grateful, happy, filled up.

You can read more about my reasons behind the word Magic HERE.

I added white gesso and some distress oxides to the 'Rose Set'.

I love the watercolour effect this gives.

To the leaves from the 'Handdrawn Flowers Set', I added white gesso and then white paint.

I love the contrast against the black background and the pops of colour.

As my word is 'Magic', I trimmed this word from the 'The Magic of You' title.

I added white gesso and then some Distress Ink to the title.  

I love that pop of fuschia, and how it picks up the background.

I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:

'The Magic of You Title'

'Handdrawn Flowers'

'Rose Set'

I just love how the 2Crafty Chipboard can be altered to the perfect colours to match my layout!

Finally I added my journaling around the edges of the layout.

 That's it from me today, I hope this has inspired you!

I wish you a creative year ahead, and I will pop back again a bit later

 in the month with some more inspiration.

xxx

Welcome 2019 - sharing my One Little Word

Happy New Year to you all!!

I had a lot of fun last night welcoming in the New Year with special friends, so I've been a little slow to share this today, but it's time to release my One Little Word for 2019.
Many years ago I gave up on the idea of New Year's Resolutions - Instead of making resolutions, which let's face it, we rarely achieve, which then causes guilt, which creates negativity, I prefer to select a word, to have as a guide throughout the year. I think it's a more positive way of thinking plus I adore words.

I've been selecting a word each year for a while now, inspired by the inspiring Ali Edwards.
Some have been hugely powerful, and really caused a year of self reflection and personal growth.  Some are still a big part of my life, and I continue to focus on them regularly.

Sometimes these words present themselves loudly and boldly and other years they are more of a gentle whisper, and I find I really need to quiet myself and listen.

In fact that's part of what I love about the period between Christmas and New Year.  It gives me a chance to reflect on the previous year, and recharge ready for the upcoming 12 months.  I always feel a little emotional and feel a real sense of shift and inner change.

Previous words that I have connected with are:
Peace
Balance
Forward
Connect
Create
Play
Brave (my absolute favourite)
Adventure
Light
Choose

So this year, I'm going with...... Magic

It's a word that makes me feel alive. For a number of reasons.

I love finding the everyday magic all around us. I love that when I notice the magic I feel grateful, happy, filled up.

 

There's been some people in my life at times, who zap some of that magic, who drag me down, who don't believe in magic.

I really want to surround myself with people who believe in magic, who look for it, who create it, who feel it.

I also have a boy who is into magic tricks, so the word reminds me of him.

This year, my girl is undertaking Year 12, so the following year our life will look a lot different as she has plans to attend University, so will need to move out (NOPE NOT READY!!) Anyway, I want to share so many magical moments before this happens.

I also want to support my kids to find their magic.

 

 

I want to continue to create, to play, to paint......



and read....

I also really love this quote, and looking at the stars has always helped me to feel connected, to find peace, especially when I'm struggling, and sometimes I just need a little reminder to do this.

This quote kind of summarizes how I feel about magic.
It feels comforting.
There is definitely magic in the moon and the stars.
They ground me, and they light the way.

So here's to a Magical 2019.

I invite you to find your word.

I'd love you to share it with me.


Much love
xx
 

Scrap the Girls - Welcome to 2019 and a new challenge

Welcome to 2019!!
I really hope it is a year filled with joy and magic and creativity.

To get the ball rolling, Scrap the Girls has a fun new challenge. I adore their challenges, they are always so different and really force me to think outside of the box!

Sadly, this is my final share as a Designer for them. I decided my life was just a little too frantic!! Something had to give.
I also have a daughter going into Year 12, and I just need to let go of something.
Believe me, it's been a hard decision as I have really loved the last couple of years on this team.  They are definitely a positive and fun and creative bunch, led by the fabulous Krisy. I will miss them!! 

I look forward to seeing what the new team has instore. I will definitely look out for the challenges and hopefully play along now and then too.

Right, let's have a look at this challenge.......

Gorgeous!! It's titled "Time Traveller" and you can head on over to Krisy's Pinterest board and get inspired by the gorgeous pics. Here's the link   https://www.pinterest.com.au/popleopod/pin-up/

Here's what I came up with.....

 

 

I was inspired by ALL the images!
Nothing in particular, but more the general vibe.
The stripes, the black, the pops of red, the vintage feel.

I painted on the white stripes and those feathers just felt so right.

I nearly squealed when I found that flair with the red lips, especially as I knew which photos I would use.

I love those little vintage hat pins!
Another perfect stash find.

I added some fun 2Crafty Chipboard pieces, and a quote that well, just seemed to sum up exactly ME right now.

Such a fun challenge, with so many possibilities.
I really hope you give this one a go.

Head on over to the BLOG to see the rest of the Design Team's take on the challenge.

Love Tam
xx