Page Maps: Ruby Rock-It Sketch Contest

I've been a follower (& user) of Page Maps for a long time.  This is the first time though that I created a layout for one of their challenges.  As soon as I saw the sketch I knew not only what photo to use (as it's one story I've been wanting to put down for a while now) but what I would use to create it with.  I used the latest Studio Calico "Sock Hop" kit. 

It's alot of fun using a sketch as it will give me a starting point...sometimes I follow exactly, sometimes I veer off but whatever the end result gotta love a fun sketch!

Thanks for looking.

iPod Stories

I do use my Studio Calico kits.  I do!!  But probably not as much as I should.  And I should attempt to use them all up BEFORE I move on to the next one.  A friend of mine mentioned that she also like this but is trying to do something about it.  One way that she is tackling is is to do the weekly Sunday Sketches that Studio Calico puts out.  I thought that it was a great idea, so am following her example.

Here is my take on the Sunday Sketch

It's Well, Bling Bling

I'm settling back into my scrapbooking routine and I have to say it's good to be able to work on it during the day with natural light rather than in the evening....

The challenge for the Southern Girls Challenge this time was to incorporate bling.  And having two girls I do tend to have....a bit of bling!!!

This photo of my mum and girls is a great one.  I used a Studio Calico kit and just love how the colours of it worked so well with the colours in the photo.  I've also used stickles for more shine and sparkle.

Thanks for looking.

An Angel and the Innkeeper

This photo has to be one of my favourites.  It is of my daughter with one of her special mates, Cameron, waiting for their school Christmas nativity play to begin.  The photo is actually from a group photo that had their whole class in it but I loved the expression on their faces - they both look so proud and chuffed to be there.  And amazingly enough they were both looking at the camera at the same time - that has to be a bonus!!  I used Instagram to capture just the two of them.  And love how the photo turned out!

When I saw this week's Studio Calico Sunday Sketch I immediately thought of this photo and knew that it would be perfect for it.  I pulled out my Country Fair kit and paired it up with items from other SC kits and found the perfect combo for it.  I love how the browns and gold really make the two little people stand out. 

It came together just as I'd hoped and I love how it turned out.