Scrapping Outback My Scraproom Rules Week 3

The week 3 challenge was a mystery box challenge and we had a list of ingredients that we could use which was meat, pastry, oil, pasta, sugar, flower and mixed herbs. We had to justify each ingredient that we used (say chipboard) against one of the listed ingredients. I found this one tricky also as I felt like I was doing my layout back to front - picking the ingredients first and then putting it together. I spent a lot of time shuffling and changing this one - seriously overthought it!! I do like it though.

We also had a pressure test in Week 2 where we had to pick a number from two lists which would determine which embellishment and technique we had to use. I ended up getting doodling and ribbon/lace. This was certainly out of my comfort zone as I am not usually a "doodler" on my pages. Having said that, this is one of my favourite layouts that I have done in recent times - just came together.

Scrapping Outback My Scraproom Rules Week 2

I have completed Challenge 2 in the My Scraproom Rules Challenge at Scrapping Outback. So glad to have some deadlines and challenges. I think I have definitely got my mojo back. This week's challenge was to have some wet media, a patterned paper die cut, layers of patterned paper, cardstock and at least one spiral flower. I loved the papers in the kit and also had some more in my stash to add.

I decided to do a layout about me for once and my love of cooking. I really love the result regardless of where I place this week. I was lucky to come 4th last week.

Scrapping Outback My Scraproom Rules

I have joined up to the My Scraproom Rules competition over at Scrapping Outback. I felt that it was time to have some deadlines and a bit of a fire in my belly again and be challenged.

The criteria was:

3 handmade flowers (at least)

cutting of chipboard

distressing

fussy cutting out

I like the result although I don't normally do quite so much cutting out normally. I have to admit that I wouldn't have ever thought to use these papers unless they came in the kit but I love them.

Pencil Lines Sketch #231

I finally have had enough time to get a layout done - we have had a busy time in our household lately!

This layout has been done from the Pencil Lines sketch #231 which was great because it is very much my usual style - not out of my comfort zone but it meant I got a layout done quite quickly. I have been extremely naughty with my scrapping products buying heaps of the new stuff. This layout has been done using Echo Park's "For the Record" line. I just love the colours.

Pencil Lines Sketch #228

Here is my take on this week's sketch over at Pencil Lines - #228. This is a great sketch this week - heaps of ways to do it and I may get another one done I hope this week.

Again, I have used some older papers from my stash - got to make way for all the new stuff! This time its Basic Grey Wander - love the vibrant colours.

Pencil Lines Sketch #227

I am on a roll this week. I have got my Pencil Lines Sketch done early this week. This time it is Sketch #227 and I have used some older papers from my stash from Echo Park. I never tire of the beautiful colours in this range.

I snapped this photo on a recent holiday using my iPhone with the Hipstamatic App. I actually didn't even get the digital SLR out of the back as I was really happy with the photos I was taking on my phone.

Pencil Lines Sketch #226

I am just loving these sketches from Pencil Lines. This one is #226. I love/need deadlines and I really have set myself a goal that even if I have a busy week to get at least that layout done. This one has been sitting on my desk all week (I started it on Monday) and finally I put the finishing touches on it this afternoon!

Again I have used some older papers from my stash - MME. The photos on the layout are from my 6th birthday party (just a little while ago!!!) and I love these photos even though one of them in particular is a little blurry.