Spring Lamb - Nicola

Hey crafty peeps!

Nicola here to share another layout with you all.

As I mentioned in my last post I've been quite short of time lately so my layouts have generally been quite quick and fairly simply and this layout is no exception. So for this layout I decided I wanted to use the pretty floral wreath paper but didn't want to just layer up on top so I (rightly or wrongly) cut the paper in half and fussy cut out one side. I then curled a few of the leaves slightly to help them stand out on the page.







Initially I thought 'oh no what have I done?! But I stuck with it and I'm fairly happy with how it turned out so I know it can be tempting to use this sort of paper as is but don't be scared to try something a bit different with it. Most of my layouts come together through trial and error as I don't really 'plan' them as such; I just pull out papers, cut bits up and play around until I'm happy.

Anyway, I then layered a couple of the other gorgeous papers after roughing up the edges of the top layer (a favourite of mine just to add some dimension if it's looking too flat). I matted my photo on to white cardstock, added the sparkly title and few stickers and embellishments from the kit. Finally, I splattered on some gold distress spray stain from my stash.

These papers are just so pretty that I know it can be tempting to hoard them - but get stuck in! They'll look even better in your albums ;)


Nicola x

Shape Up Challenge week 4

Here are the details for the last of the Shape Up challenges. If you need to get up to speed with week one the details for week one and the intro to the new challenge is here. Week two is here and week three is here.

How it works:

I've posted up a new challenge every week for the past four weeks, (this is the forth and final challenge). Each new challenge is posted here on the blog and also in the Facebook Group for you to follow along with.

Complete all the Shape Up weekly challenges to be eligible for an extra goody in your next kit box! The closing date to complete all four of your Shape Up challenge projects is 22nd May 2019. All projects must be new projects made specifically for this challenge. You can use any stash you choose but it's a great opportunity to dig into your kit box and not leave it unused! 

Ready to see the forth and final challenge?

For your forth Shape Up challenge you'll need to create a page/project based on the shape: Star

After all the chaos of scrapbooking day I thought it'd be nice to have a good easy challenge! Everyone loves a star but how about thinking a little bit outside the box too? Don't just add a ready made star embellishment I want you to make your own star embellishments and if you can try to use them in a different way.

Here's my sample page using stars. 

I went with a pocket page, I've done a lot of 12x12's for the challenges so figured I'd do a pocket page to mix it up a little! I created my star embellishments using a die and cut them from small scraps of patterned paper. I then added them to one of the pockets on my page protector, (it's a 6x12 size one I cut down). Kind of like a shaker pocket. I then used stitching to seal all the little pieces inside.

Ready to have a play yourself?

Once you've finished your creation upload it to your platform of choice.

For Instagram tag @craftytemplates and mention it's for the Shape Up Quirky Kit challenge so I can find it.

For Facebook add it to the Quirky Kits Group - they'll be a post for each new challenge there to share it to or else mention it's for the Shape Up challenge when you post it so I can find it.

For blog add a link to your project from your blog in the comments below any of the Shape Up challenge posts, (like this one).

Or if you'd prefer to keep your project private you can email them directly to Leonora@craftytemplates.com

Have fun!

xx Leo

Scrapbooking Day Sketch Marathon Final Sketch!

Here's the final sketch of the sketch marathon!

Look forward to seeing your creations. You can share them here, on Instagram tagging @craftytemplates or via the Facebook Group or on the page if you're not joining the group. ;)

When you're done scrapping if you need to stock up on new goodies you can grab them with free delivery on orders over £10 all this week on Crafty Templates! https://www.craftytemplates.com/
Use the promo code FREE2ME when you check out.

Happy Scrapbooking Day!

Scrapbooking Day Sketch Marathon Sketch Twelve

Here's the twelfth of todays scrapbooking day sketch marathon. Have you completed a page yet? Don't forget we're playing along on the Facebook Group and you can also catch these sketches on the Crafty Templates Instagram

Feel free to use any of the sketches to help you with starting points for other challenges going on today if you like. 

Here we go...….

Sketch #12

Look out for the final sketch coming up at 8pm! If you are on the Facebook group look out for other fun and games popping up as we go through the day! Share what you're making there too or here on the blog in the comments or via Instagram tagging @craftytemplates.

Have fun!

xx Leo

Scrapbooking Day Sketch Marathon Sketch Eleven

Here's the eleventh of todays scrapbooking day sketch marathon. Have you completed a page yet? Don't forget we're playing along on the Facebook Group and you can also catch these sketches on the Crafty Templates Instagram

Feel free to use any of the sketches to help you with starting points for other challenges going on today if you like. 

Here we go...….

Sketch #11

Look out for the next sketch coming up at 7pm! If you are on the Facebook group look out for other fun and games popping up as we go through the day! Share what you're making there too or here on the blog in the comments or via Instagram tagging @craftytemplates.

Have fun!

xx Leo

Scrapbboking Day Sketch Marathon Sketch Ten

Here's the tenth of todays scrapbooking day sketch marathon. Have you completed a page yet? Don't forget we're playing along on the Facebook Group and you can also catch these sketches on the Crafty Templates Instagram

Feel free to use any of the sketches to help you with starting points for other challenges going on today if you like. 

Here we go...….

Sketch #10

Look out for the next sketch coming up at 6pm! If you are on the Facebook group look out for other fun and games popping up as we go through the day! Share what you're making there too or here on the blog in the comments or via Instagram tagging @craftytemplates.

Have fun!

xx Leo

Scrapbooking Day Sketch Marathon Sketch Nine

Here's the ninth of todays scrapbooking day sketch marathon. Have you completed a page yet? Don't forget we're playing along on the Facebook Group and you can also catch these sketches on the Crafty Templates Instagram

Feel free to use any of the sketches to help you with starting points for other challenges going on today if you like. 

Here we go...….

Sketch #9

Look out for the next sketch coming up at 5pm! If you are on the Facebook group look out for other fun and games popping up as we go through the day! Share what you're making there too or here on the blog in the comments or via Instagram tagging @craftytemplates.

Have fun!

xx Leo

Scrapbooking Day Sketch Marathon Sketch Eight

Here's the eighth of todays scrapbooking day sketch marathon. Have you completed a page yet? Don't forget we're playing along on the Facebook Group and you can also catch these sketches on the Crafty Templates Instagram

Feel free to use any of the sketches to help you with starting points for other challenges going on today if you like. 

Here we go...….

Sketch #8

Look out for the next sketch coming up at 4pm! If you are on the Facebook group look out for other fun and games popping up as we go through the day! Share what you're making there too or here on the blog in the comments or via Instagram tagging @craftytemplates.

Have fun!

xx Leo

Scrapboking Day Sketch Marathon Sketch Seven

Here's the seventh of todays scrapbooking day sketch marathon. Have you completed a page yet? Don't forget we're playing along on the Facebook Group and you can also catch these sketches on the Crafty Templates Instagram

Feel free to use any of the sketches to help you with starting points for other challenges going on today if you like. 

Here we go...….

Sketch #7

Look out for the next sketch coming up at 3pm! If you are on the Facebook group look out for other fun and games popping up as we go through the day! Share what you're making there too or here on the blog in the comments or via Instagram tagging @craftytemplates.

Have fun!

xx Leo

Scrapbooking Day Sketch Marathon Sketch Six

Here's the sixth of todays scrapbooking day sketch marathon. Have you completed a page yet? Don't forget we're playing along on the Facebook Group and you can also catch these sketches on the Crafty Templates Instagram

Feel free to use any of the sketches to help you with starting points for other challenges going on today if you like. 

Here we go...….

Sketch #6

Look out for the next sketch coming up at 2pm! If you are on the Facebook group look out for other fun and games popping up as we go through the day! Share what you're making there too or here on the blog in the comments or via Instagram tagging @craftytemplates.

Have fun!

xx Leo

Scrapbooking Day Sketch Marathon Sketch Five

Here's the fifth of todays scrapbooking day sketch marathon. Have you completed a page yet? Don't forget we're playing along on the Facebook Group and you can also catch these sketches on the Crafty Templates Instagram

Feel free to use any of the sketches to help you with starting points for other challenges going on today if you like. 

Here we go...….

Sketch #5

Look out for the next sketch coming up at 1pm! If you are on the Facebook group look out for other fun and games popping up as we go through the day! Share what you're making there too or here on the blog in the comments or via Instagram tagging @craftytemplates.

Have fun!

xx Leo

Scrapbooking Day Sketch Marathon Sketch Four

Here's the fourth of todays scrapbooking day sketch marathon. Have you completed a page yet? Don't forget we're playing along on the Facebook Group and you can also catch these sketches on the Crafty Templates Instagram

Feel free to use any of the sketches to help you with starting points for other challenges going on today if you like. 

Here we go...….

Sketch #4

Look out for the next sketch coming up 12am! If you are on the Facebook group look out for other fun and games popping up as we go through the day! Share what you're making there too or here on the blog in the comments or via Instagram tagging @craftytemplates.

Have fun!

xx Leo

Scrapbooking Day Sketch Marathon Sketch Three

Here's the third of todays scrapbooking day sketch marathon. Have you completed a page yet? Don't forget we're playing along on the Facebook Group and you can also catch these sketches on the Crafty Templates Instagram

Feel free to use any of the sketches to help you with starting points for other challenges going on today if you like. 

Here we go...….

Sketch #3

Look out for the next sketch coming up soon! If you are on the Facebook group look out for other fun and games popping up as we go through the day! Share what you're making there too or here on the blog in the comments or via Instagram tagging @craftytemplates.

Have fun!

xx Leo