April Challenge

Hello Scrap the Boys fans,

April is here and its time again for a new challenge. Easter has been and the weather is changing even if it is slowly.

I love this new challenge and am excited to share it with you.

Here it is. So be inspired by the quote or the image and create something beautiful for us. Here is what the Design Team has created

Rachel L,

Rachel D,

Amy,

Amanda-Jayne,

Sue,

Elisa,

Anguree,

Krisy Podolak,

And now you are sufficiently inspired WHAT ARE YOU PLAYING FOR

Well we have a prize pack from Cocoa Vanilla Studio

 A Prize Pack from Flutterby Designs,

 And A Prize Pack from the Personal Stash of the gorgeous Lauren Hender from A little Peek at Me

Who is excited to win one of these???

So get started

and Stay Scrappy
Amy xo

Moody March Inspiration with Amanda Baldwin

Hi Scrap The Boys Friends & Fans!

Amanda here with you today to share a lil more about my layout that I created from the gorgeous 

March Moodboard!

I know, it's just divine isn't it?!!

I immediately fell in love with the colours and knew they would form the feature of my layout, 

"Awesome Takes Practice"

I know - he really is too awesome for words! 

And that background, well I did say I was drawn in by the colours!

I've used Kaisercraft's fabulous Kaisermists in Red, Turquoise, & Denim, as well as a fine point black sharpie pen to create this fun background. I always intended to use the

 Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Made Of Awesome collection - not only is it the perfect 'go-to' collection for scrapping our boys, but the balance of black and white works so well with the pop colours in the board.

Combine the colours, the cool patterned paper and then those fabulous coordinating embellishments (again, all from the Made Of Awesome collection) & it was always going to be a fun page!

Let's talk techniques....

Layering is fundamental to this layouts success. 

I started by trimming my white cardstock to 11" x 11" and layering it over that super cool LUCKY STAR pattern paper .

I then used the black sharpie pen to scribble a rough outline border, & drew on the wavy lines to guide my ink work.

How did I achieve that cool inky background? 

Well.... I'd like to say it's some fancy pants technique, but the truth is I simply dipped my paintbrush into the Kaisermists and painted the wavy pattern on. Starting with the red first - because it's so dominant, then the turquoise, & finally with a finer tip brush, the denim ink. I also allowed each colour to completely dry before adding the next one. 

Finally, I splattered the Kaisermists in my negative space. Easy peasy! ;)

As the mood board also featured some fantastic textiles, and those awesome vintage cameras,  I decided to incorporate these elements into my embellishing....

The natural burlap and turquoise tulle were just scraps from my material box. I think they really added texture and dimension to the layering of my photograph. Love it!

The camera ticket, enamel little stars and ephemera coordinated perfectly too, but it's that 

LUCKY CHARMS CAMERA that brings the layout together. The ultimate finishing touch. 

A few staples, and that incredible DIE CUT EPHEMERA title complete my page. 

And there you have it!

My take on the March Mood Board & a quick review of how I created my layout.

I hope you enjoyed it!

I can't wait to see your interpretation of this challenge :) 

For more inspirational ideas, be sure to visit my blog  & follow me on Instagram, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo

Now leave a comment to go in for a Faber Castell prize announced next winners post

Winners!

Hello Crafty Friends,

It's time to for winner announcements

The Prize Pack from Scrapmatts

is

Lizzy Crust

The Prize Pack from Colour Blast

 is

Janice Nicholls

Our International Winner is Sue Smith who wins a Guest Designer Spot.

Did you know we have a new monthly post called Close Ups? Make sure you comment when you see that post come up and you could win a little prize.
Last month's is a prize from Faber Castell,

And the winner is...

Rebecca Daly said...

I love the fact that you only used up three pieces of papers (I am also trying to use up my stash this year!!!). I love my silhouette and how much you can do with it. Great layout!!!

Congratulations Ladies. Please email me at aj(.)little(.)85@gmail.com with the subject line Winner March for the next steps.

Stay Scrappy

Amy xo

March Challenge

Hello Scrappers,

Today is a New Day, A NEW Month and a new SEASON!!! Why Hello Autumn are you bringing some cooler weather? Oh Thanks that's great.

Lets get our challenge happening. I have a feeling you will like this one.

How awesome is this mood board.

Now lets see how our gorgeous design team went

Amanda-Jayne,

 Anguree,

 Elisa,

 Krisy,

 Rachel L,

 Rachel D,

 Sue,

 Amy,

I hope that inspired you.
Now what are you playing for?

A Prize Pack from A2Z Scraplets

A Quality Pair of Fiskars Scissors

How to Enter?

Be Inspired by that mood board and create something original! Take a Photo and do a blog post! Then Link that photo and that blog post to the Link on the right of this post.

If you don't have a blog. Send the photo in by private message to Scrap the Boys Facebook Page and it will be linked up for you.

I hope you have a go if your haven't before.

Anyone could win these prizes.

Now Stay Tuned this month for our new monthly CLOSE UP post and Winner post for last month

Stay Scrappy,

Amy

Close Up Views with Scrap the Boys

Hello STB Fans,

I would like to introduce a new segment to our little challenge blog called... Close Up Views with Scrap the Boys.

In this space I will be handing over the blog to one of our talented designers to discuss little tidbits and tips that you could do when you get some creative time. All those layouts where you have said "HOW DID SHE DO THAT?" can now be answered!

There will be designer offers and prizes in this space so make sure you jump over whenever we post.

Lets begin with me

Amy

Happy Heart

Materials used - Bo Bunny Family Is Collection

I used 3 pieces of coloured scrap paper with this layout! Just three. I am trying to use my stash more this year and this sketch inspired me to use these matching pieces I had been hoarding for a year or so now. So next time you love a piece of paper cut it up into long strips and see what you can make with it

 I am a BIG lover of my Silhouette Cameo and cut out some sketchy circles found on the silhouette design website for purchase and then I stitched around and around and around.

  This was the last of the embellishments that went with this collection. Thank goodness.

I hope you enjoyed my little tutorial and stay tuned as I see it only getting more fun.

Now if you would like to go in for a little faber castell prize make sure you comment below for your chance. Winner will be announced with next months Winner Post!

Stay Scrappy

Amy

Winners!

Hellooooo



Who is ready to see the winners of January's Mood Board???

The Winner of the Prize Pack from Shopandcrop.com.au is

Mandy Melville

The Winner of the Faber Castell Prize Pack is

Sue

Congratulations Ladies, Please send your addresses to aj(dot)little(dot)85@gmail.com so your prizes can be sent.

The winner of our International Guest Design Spot is

Erina

Erina Please email me at aj(dot)little(dot)85@gmail.com to get you creating for our guest spot.

Congratulations Everyone and make sure you enter this month's sketch.

Stay Scrappy

Amy xo

Febuary Challenge

Hi STB fans,

Good Morning!!! I am so excited to share with you this months challenge. I dabbled in creating a fabulous sketch for you and it was a complete fail. So I approached the gorgeous Laura Whitaker from scrappinaroundtheclock.blogspot.com to create us a sketch for us. And here we are

Let's check out our NEW design team creations

Amanda,

 Amy,

 Anguree,

 Elisa,

 Krisy,

 Rachel D,

 Rachel L,

and Sue,

Aren't they fabulous?

What might you win?

A Prize Pack from Scrapmatts

A Prize Pack donated by Colour Blast

How To Enter?

Create your own layout using Laura's sketch as inspiration. Take a photo and link it to the Inlinks button to the RIGHT of this post. If you don't have a blog send a photo by Message to STB's Facebook Page.

Have fun cant wait to see what you create

Stay Scrappy

Amy xox