SOME MAGAZINE LOVIN'

Scrapbook Creations current issue #104 is now in your local news stands. You'll find my fun digital article called 'Brush Magic' that looks at creating some easy repeat pattern backgrounds using the humble yet powerful brush tool. Here is the layout I created for the article showcasing the embossed repeat pattern paper that I step out for you ;)

'Dreams Come True'

Digital Credits:

Acid Wash Elements and Paper Pack by Sissy Sparrows

Hibiscus Flowers Brish Set by Photoshop Free Brushes

Font: Adam Gorry Lights

Excitedly, lil' ole me was invited to be interviewed by Kim Archer the fabulous Founder/Editor of this great magazine.

My interview is in the 'Meet a Blogger' section so. If you haven't already had the pleasure of checking this magazine out you should I LOVE IT. It's such a beautifully designed online publication filled to the brim with amazing art, so I am just a little buzzed to be schmoozing with so much talent even if only in a virtual way he he. If you'd like to check out Issue #5,  I totally recommend you grab yourself a cuppa and a handful of choccie biccies because seriously once you scoot over by clicking HERE you'll be all set to enjoy some very good reading and like I did... drool over an abundance of swoon worthy artworks!

Here is a page I created for the Wood Veneer gallery.

'A Big Boy Now'

Digital Credits:

Wood Veneer Talk Pack by Sahlin Studio

Wood Veneer Shapes Pack by Sahlin Studio

Down the Lane Paper Pack by Sahlin Studio

ScriptTease FotoBlendz No.2 by Anna Aspnes

Giveaway Word Pack by Heidi Swapp

(All other Elements created by me)

Lastly some other fun news...CSI and Scrap 365 Magazine have been collaborating on some casefiles for the last few months which has been lots of fun.

Recently casefile Scrap365-5 went live over at CSI its a fun bright happy case and when Debbi from CSI invited me to create a special page to be published in Scrap365 Mag April/May Issue

...I of course jumped at the opportunity to hang at my old stomping ground!

Here is the casefile and my page...

'Completely Bonkers'

Digital Credits:

Anything Goes Vol.1 Paper Pack by Sissy Sparrows

Country Fair Picnic Mixed Media Kit by Sahlin Studio

Instaframes Pack by Sahlin Studio

Betwined by Amy Martin

Scattered Sequin #2 by Scrap Seeds

Hope you get a chance to check out these mags they are always good reads!

Have a great week and thank you for stopping by,

Em xo

BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE...

Yeah I know, rid-on-culous blog title given yesterday was the first official day of summer here in Australia and to make it stick even less were lucky here in Queensland because its summer all year round!

...but I just couldn't resist playing in the third special C.S.I Casefile which is a collaboration with Scrap365 Magazine.  Its now live and runs for the whole of December which gives you plenty of time to channel the inner girlie girl or to explore the soft pastel inspired palette. 

I have never really played with a palette like this before so thought why not give it a go and when I started photographing my cutest little 1950's disney deer I had bought at my local op shop I knew I was up for the challenge and had the idea to do a snow laden page.

I dream of one day celebrating a white christmas and this page kinda made me want to wrap up in my winter woolies and well I also had a warm feeling hanging with the Scrap 365 girls again (my old DT stomping ground).

So here is my page...

 'Oh Deer'

Digital Credits:

By theThread by Valorie Wibbens
Bad Sewing Machine-Let It Snow by Traci Reed
Geometric Hints No.2 Brush & Stamp Set by Lynn Grieveson.
Everything else by me.

Evidence: 

{Ribbons} in the banners & scattered {pearls}. 

I included a gold{feather} some {glitter} stars, a few little {birds}, 

some {needlework}{snowflakes} and finally {texture paste} and a{silver accented} frame.

Testimony:

I chose the topic {Winter} and journaled about the landscape 

including the key words {sparkle, soft & handmade}

'Its cold outside. Winter trees stand bare. Looks for coats to wear. Hovers together seeking

a refuge from the icy winters air. The snow it sparkles as it blankets the ground. Snowflake it

falls & kisses my cheek. So softly it falls at my feet, natures handmade glistening veil.'

To check out this awesome casefile click the image below.

I also wanted to share a couple of projects created for Sissy Sparrows.

Here is the current 'The Painted Nest' Challenge #21 at Scrapbookgraphics.

You download the free elements shown above then follow the criteria below, 

lots of fun so come and play along!

Here is my take on this months TPN challenge :)

'I Think Not'

Digital Credits all by Sissy Sparrows

TPN #21 Freebie 

Walking Away Stencil Sprays 

Acid Wash Elements Pack

Acid Wash Newsletter Freebie

Room 19  Project 3- Connections

Here is a DT page I did using Sissy Sparrows current kit Table Manners. Gotta love a mixing bowl coated in choccie!

'Eat Cake'

Digital Credits:

Table Manners Mini Kit by Sissy Sparrows

Keeping it Real Workshop Free Template by Simply Tiffany Studios

Oh and lastly here is my take on Novembers Sketch Template Challenge over at Sahlin Studio.

'Totally Bonkers'

Digital Credits:

November Sketch Template by Sahlin Studio

Plastic Alpha by Sahlin Studio

Melon Sorbet Elements Pack by Sahlin Studio

Melon Sorbet Paper Pack by Sahlin Studio

Geo-licious Brush Set by Nifty Pixel

Okay thats it for now, thanks for stopping by have a fabbo week lovelies! 

Waving at you, Em xo

Scrap 365 December Sketch Challenge

The December sketch challenge over at Sketchbook365 is now up and running. This months fabulous prize is a collection of yummy christmas papers by Glitz Designs called 'Joyeux Noel'. The challenge finishes 20th December 2012 so be sure to have a go and don't forget to link your project up here on the Sketchbook 365 Blog to be in the running. Here is the sketch based on a fabulous page by Wendy Antenucci

 and here is my digi page featuring the very scarey Josh lovett and witchy poo little miss Bethany Lovett...thanks Leanne for having such great models for kids ha ha!

Oh and the December Issue of Scrap 365 Magazine is now available so be sure to grab a copy!

Scrap365 Magazine: MAY ISSUE IS HOT OFF THE PRESS!

The May issue of Scrap365 Magazine is out now, have a look for this cover in your local newsagent

I have an iScrap article sharing some tips and tricks of digital masking and misting which I hope takes the guess work out of playing with your digital brush cache... here's a sneak peek :)

Hope you have a great weekend, and if you can get your hands on this months scrappy mag I bet you'll find a tonne of inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by,

Em xo

SCRAP 365 March Issue is out now!

Very very excited to be sharing with you all, my debut article as a freelance contributor has been published in the March issue of the fabulous Scrap 365 Magazine I also got a very warm and blush worthy intro from the fabulous Katy (Editor) so am feeling like I am on cloud 9 right now!

This current issue has Kate Crane as guest designer [insert squeal here], sharing some of her fantastic mixed media and art journaling gems.

Oh and just incase your curious about my little project here's a sneak peek of the digital tutorial which shows you a fun way to alter your images and can also be applied to your hybrid and traditional scrapbooking.

[ NB: On the sneak peek image I used the printable 'Page Tabs' which you can get as a free download over at the Scrap365 website along with the current teeny tiny words sheet and past freebies.]

So if I've got you all curious and you are looking for a subscription here in Australia pop over to ScrapFriends where Angela will be able to help you with a single issue purchase (she can hook you up with past issues too) or sign you up with a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription, you may even want to do a spot of shopping when you see all the different papers and exciting range of products Angela stocks, she has a fantastic store and let my my shopping cart be testament to that as it is choc-a-block, bring on pay day I say ;)

Well thanks for stopping by and have an exceptional awesome day tomoz.

xo

I'M BURSTING WITH EXCITEMENT!

I have some very exciting news that I have been sitting on for a couple of months now and have been given the go ahead to share with you, scream it out to the whole wide world... so I am not going to waste anymore time and just spill the beans!

I DESIGN FOR

SCRAP365 Magazine

[insert SQUEAL here]

How cool is that☺

I was soooo buzzed when I found an email from the editor saying she had discovered my blog and wanted to offer me a position as a freelance contributor in both the digital and paper sections and of course I was doing cartwheels and felt feel so honoured to be involved with this exciting new UK publication. 

I had to take a piccie of me moments after reading this little gem of an email just so as to capture the smile I had on my dial...

Can you see how big it is? um I think you can![teehee]

If you aren't already familiar with Scrap365 here is their site where you can get subscription information and the Scrap365 Blog for all the latest news.

The Current Issue.

Anyways, there you have it, my incredible news. I can't wait to see my first article published and hope that you will enjoy what tips and tricks I'll be sharing with you as a contributor!

xox