CSI- Case File No.134 - determination

Hello, Hello!!

Another fabulous Case File to be solved at

Colour, Stories, Inspiration.

 

My Design Team Take looks like this.

 

{determination}

 

The Scheme; Use all 5 colours....tick

Evidence; Choose 2 or more from the list.... stitching, circles, metal (staples).....tick

Testimony: Choose 1 or more from the list.. Document something outside.

Inspiration Words; smile, balance.....tick

Lets go Sand boarding.

Off we went, seeking out the highest Sandhill we could possibly  find.

The smile on your face said it all. You were ready and so determined to keep your balance and make it all the way to the bottom still standing up ........after  several attempts you did it. You loved it and it was a joy to stand and watch you having so much fun.

The Sketch ; a fabulous sketch by Em Stafrace st Page Drafts that can be interpreted in any way you like..... I used the sketch just as it is.........and loved it......tick

 

Come on join in....it would be great to see your names popping up in the CSI gallery.

It always lots of fun.

It you need help to navigate your way around, please leave a message in my comments and I will be sure to  help you out.

 

Thank you to my loyal followers for your amazing friendship and continued blog love.

Hugs

Janice xx

 

CSI Scrap 365 -7 - a simply perfect day @ Jasper

Hello and welcome to my blog!

 

We're excited to reveal our seventh special Case File created for our collaboration with Scrap365, UK's biggest and best scrapbooking magazine

This special Case File will be open for investigation for the entire month of August. .

 After this Case File closes, we will be selecting our five favorite layouts to feature, and those people will be invited as CSI Special Deputies (guest designers) for October.

 

So are you ready for this month's special challenge? Grab your forensics kits, CSI members, and get ready for some serious sleuthing as we open Case File No. S365-7. 

We trust we've left enough clues for you to solve the case!

Please include S365-7 in the title of your page when you upload your layout to the gallery, and use S365-7 as your tag.

The deadline for completing Case File No. S365-7 is Sunday, August 31, 11:59 p.m. EST. 

We can't wait to see what YOU create! 

 

My Design Team take on this Case File

 

{a simply perfect day @ Jasper}

 

I was inspired by the  design on the Case File picture, so I based my layout on that design.

 

The Scheme; all 5 colours have been used.

Evidence;clouds, scallops, stripes, string

Testimony; write your journaling on labels.

Inspiration Words; happiness, free

I have journaled about their  train trip to Jasper and their Jasper adventures.

Wonderful friends, young, happy  and free.

They had the most Amazing time.

I need to find out a few more details to complete my journaling on this layout.

 

I have been watching some mixed media you-tube clips and have been inspire to try a few new

 techniques. I am really happy with how this turned out.

 

Thank you for stopping by today.

Each and every comment is read and much appreciated.

 

Janice xx

CSI; Case File No.133 - a scrumptious dessert

 Hi Everyone!

 

Colour, Stories, Inspiration

August is Happiness Happens Month, so with that in mind, we bring our first August Case File to you. This week's delightful Scene is by illustrator Priscilla Burris.

 

So, are you ready for this week's challenge? 

Grab your forensics kits, CSI members, and get ready for some serious sleuthing as we open

 Case File No. 133.  

 

 

Here is my Design Team take.

 

{a scrumptious dessert}

The Scheme; all the colours are there.

Evidence; flowers, flair pins, banner, tie something, polka dots(washi tape)

Testimony; write your journaling as a how-to list.(recipe)

Inspiration word; delight.

Sarah loves me hand writing on her pages so I have handwritten the Golden Syrup Dumplings recipe for her....You can tell by the big smile on her face that she loves making these for us. Yum!!! Thanks Sarah for this scrumptious dessert.

 

Pop over here and check out the amazing Design Teams creations.

 I hope you find time to play along.

The deadline for completing Case File No. 133 is Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Be sure to include the number 133 in the title when you add your layout to the gallery, and tag your layout 133 (no # symbol).

Thus, you have a week plus the two weekends to complete your layout.

(See count-down timer on the right-hand sidebar of most pages.)

We can't wait to see what YOU create! 

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Janice xx

Scrap It with Attitude - August Chipboard Challenge - you

Hello!

 

This month at Scrap It With Attitude it is my turn to choose a challenge for all of you.... and I would love for you to join in and share your project on our Facebook page.. if you are not on Facebook you can still join in...just let me know and I can add it for you.

 

There is lots of beautiful chipboard around at the moment and most people would have some in their stash.My challenge to you is to create a layout, card, tag/s or  an Off The Page item  showcasing  CHIPBOARD.

 

This is my Design Team inspiration for you.

 

you

 

I created this page using lots of my favourite chippie - 2Crafty Chipboard

I hope I have inspired you to have a go and get that chippie out of your stash and onto a project.

Happy Scrapping and have Fun!

 

Janice xx

Page Drafts - July Guest Designing - Layout and a Card

Hello Everyone!

 

Today I am here to share another tip with you all  using  Page Drafts sketches.

I have created a layout and a card using the same sketch.

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the Page Drafts sketch 

 

 

My layout

 

happy Birthday -18



 

....and this is my Card.

 

 

happy birthday

 

another huge Thank you to Em for having me as a Guest Designer for July.

 

Pop over to Page Drafts to check out her  fabulous sketches and also her amazing New Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by.

Janice xx

CSI No. 132 The Vietnam

 Colour Stories, Inspiration

Case File No. 132

We would love to see you play along and solve this case.

Click on the link here to see how the Design Team have masterfully solved it

 

My Design Team take

{The Vietnam}

The Scheme: Tip: pick a predominant colour and only use small amounts of the other colours.

Evidence: string,  labels,  punches, pour something on your page-gesso

Testimony; Journal about food, Inspiration Words; eat,company

Wonderful company and delicious food.

The cold rolls were  a favourite and now frequent our menu and table.

A memorable and enjoyable night.

Thank you Sarah and Callum for taking me to the Vietnam.

 

Thanks for visiting my blog today.

I hope I have inspired you to try a new challenge over at CSI.

 

Janice xx

July Sketch- the Scrapbook Store-I just love this kid.

 

Hello Everyone!

 

 

Today I am sharing a layout I created  using this fabulous sketch

 by Marelize Frisby over at

the Scrapbook Store.

 

 

 

I just love this kid.

 

My layout features lots of gorgeous 2Crafty Chippie pieces

 

to find a 2Crafty stockist near you, drop an email to....

salesat2Crafty@optusnet.com.au

 

Thanks for stopping by today and for your amazing support and  kind words.

 

Janice xx

My 2Crafty Design Team post is up today.

Today I am sharing my July Design Team post over on the 2Crafty blog.

 

I was honoured to be asked to stay on this incredibly amazing team for another 6 months

 

Vanessa's chipboard is  just the BEST.. Do yourself a favour and check out the blog and  see just how versatile it is. The new DT has started and WOW,  there is some gorgeous work for you all to see.  Vanessa is always bringing out new releases and at the moment there is so many fantastic pieces. Pop over here and see for yourself....I'm sure you will see some 'must haves'  to add to your creations. Di Garling is truly  the most amazing DT Co-ordinator, super organized, and a Beautiful person. Together they make and awesome team and one that I am honoured to be a part of.  Thanks to both of you. xx

 

 My Design Team post from the 2Crafty blog.

 Hello Everyone!

I am honoured and very happy to be staying on this amazing team and to be
amongst these talented and creative scrappers.
Make sure you follow this page and like the 2Crafty Facebook page
 so you don't miss any of the 2Crafty creations.

Today I have 3 layouts to share, each one is created using lots of
 Vanessa's incredibly versatile 2Crafty chipboard pieces.

My 1st layout is called......

"I Just Love This Kid"

2Crafty Chipboard Pieces Used:

Polaroid Assorted Frames

Assorted Arrows

I just love this kid-title

Bicycles

 

I just Love this kid title was perfect for my layout.

Do you struggle to add a title to your layout? 2Crafty chipboard have lots
 of word phrases which makes  adding a title really easy. I painted the heart with
 'Brick" Tattered Angels Glimmermist and inked the  words with silver versa colour ink.
 I added a pop dot behind the heart, added some thread and stuck it down.



I covered these 3 Polaroid Frames with gesso, then painted them partially with

 Heidi Swapp, Black Velvet, Colour Shine. I painted some  'Brick' Glimmermist 

on each one and added some torn washi tape strips and some punched grass 

paper pieces to two of them. They are perfect to frame photos and parts of photos.



This little Bicycle was the perfect accessory for my page.

I inked it with Versa fine Black ink and added touches of Silver
 so it looks like Matthews bike.



I added two Arrows from the Assorted Arrows pack to frame my photos.

 I simply inked then with Black Ink

My 2nd layout is called....

"The Great Outdoors"

I created this layout for the current CASE FILE NO.131 at CSI

2Crafty Chipboard Pieces;

Thistle Shrub

2014

Grass Clumps

Fencing Wire

Mini Bicycle

This is the Case File criteria that I based my layout on.

 

There were so many gorgeous 2Crafty chippie pieces to choose from to

 add to my outdoors layout.  I layered this stunning thistle shrub piece,

 2 grass clumps and a piece of fencing wire to the edge of my photo.

 The chippie is so versatile and cutting it up to make it go further is easy.

Each piece was coloured using Tim Holtz Distress inks, Rusty Hinge, Tea Dye 

and Gathered Twigs, and Versa Colour Inks, Topaz, Lime and Olive. Pop dots 

were used to add dimension and I added some thread  behind the grass clumps.

As kids we spent hour on bikes and rode everywhere,

 so this mini Bicycle was just ideal to add to my layout.

I coloured the bike with Tim Holtz-Rusty Hinge and the

 little basket with Versa Colour-Topaz.



A close up of the coloured and layered Grass Clumps, with the tangled threads.

The chippie is so versatile.

These pieces are off cuts  from the Thistle Shrub and the Grass Clumps.

2014 has been coloured with Tim Holts-Rusty Hinge.

And my 3rd layout is called

"Swim, Enjoy, Fun"

My boy is a little fish and loves the water. He is always the first in and the last out.

2Crafty Chipboard Pieces;

Circles

Assorted Arrows

6'x6' summertime words

This pack of circles were  pulled apart and covered with white gesso.
  Then sprayed with Tattered Angels-Glimmermist-Patina and  Frost.
 Some were coloured with jenni bowlin- Speckled Egg- Acrylic Paint.
Once dry they were all layered and stuck down to represent water bubbles.





SWIM, enjoy, fun were  used from a  summertime pack.

Each word was covered with white gesso, dried with a heat gun and 

covered with White Paint. I added the gesso and paint using a small piece of

 a home brand kitchen sponge and daubed it onto the chipboard....

I was happy with how it turned out.

The arrows from the Assorted Arrow pack were covered the same as the words

 above but I added some Patina glimmermist to these. 

Thank you for stopping by the 2Crafty blog today.

I hope I have inspired you in some way.

I will be back in September with my next share.

  And remember, to find a 2Crafty stockist near you, drop an email to...
salesat2crafty@optusnet.com.au

Happy Scrapping!

Janice x

      Thanks for stopping by and for your comments. Enjoy your weekend..... I hope you are able to find some time to scrap   Janice xx

Honoured and Very Happy 2014-15 2Crafty Design Team

The New 2014-2015 2Crafty Design Team

  Annie Carignan - Canada (Design Team Member) Fiona Paltridge - Australia (Design Team Member) Maiko Kosugi - Japan (Design Team Member) Marilyn Rivera - USA (Design Team Member)      Returning DT Members Di Garling – Australia (Design Team Coordinator) Debbi Tehrani - USA (Design Team Member)
Helen Tilbury – South Africa (Design Team Member)  Janice Nicholls – Australia (Design Team Member)....  Nicole Dioron - Canada (Design Team Member)  Stacey Young – Australia (Design Team Member)    We also have a wonderful group of
" Resident Guest Designers"
 lined up & these girls will pop by monthly and
 share their  wonderful talents as well.


 Resident Guest Designers

Anita Rodway - Australia  (Resident Guest Design Team Member)     Ebony van der Starre - Australia  (Resident Guest Design Team Member) Jennifer Olek Snyder - USA  (Resident Guest Design Team Member) Margaret Mifsud - Australia  (Resident Guest Design Team Member) Melenia Agapides - Greece  (Resident Guest Design Team Member) Stephanie Papin - France  (Resident Guest Design Team Member) Wilma Voermans - Switzerland  (Resident Guest Design Team Member)     See that name in RED...yep that's me.  I am  still  pinching myself that I am amongst all these talented, Inspirational and creative Scrappers.   Janice xx  

CSI No 131 The Great Outdoors

Hello Everyone!

 

Colour, Stories, Inspiration

So, are you ready for this week's challenge? 

Here is Case File No. 131

Its open and ready to be solved.

This week we also have a fabulous Page Drafts Sketch by the talented Em Stafrace

 

Here is my Design Team  take

 

{the great outdoors}

The Scheme;  using all 5 colours.

Evidence: wet medium- gesso, string, sun, brads.

Testimony; Journal about  an outdoor activity,

Inspiration words; outdoors

 

Growing up on the farm was fun.

We spent hours outdoors riding bikes, building cubbies and climbing trees.

It was an fabulous life. With it came some responsibilities.

We had lots of animals and they all needed to be fed and watered.

It was our job to do this when we got home from school.

We each took turns and did different jobs each week...most times it worked.

I loved watering and feeding our 3 working dogs.

Their kennels were in a patch of scrub and the tree tops were covered in a woven mat of what we called "snotty gobble". I would climb up the trees and muck around on it for ages...never ever having any fear of falling through or hurting myself. It was amazing  stuff and created hours of fun.

 

The Sketch; I have followed to suit my layout.

I just used the1 photo and cut it into 4 pieces

 

2Crafty have such gorgeous Chippie to add to your layouts.

 

We would love to see you join in and share your layout in the gallery.

 

Thanks for stopping by.

Your comments  are truly appreciated...Thank You.

 

Janice xx

 

 

 

Interview with Em Stafrace at Page Drafts

I am honoured and super excited to be a Guest Artist at Page Drafts during July.

Thank you so, so much for inviting me Em.

 

Below is copy and pasted from Page Drafts blog



BE DAZZLED BY JANICE NICHOLLS

Our amazingly talented guest artist exposé this month is this wonderful and sweet scrapper...

Janice lives in a small country town in South Australia. She has been scrapping since 2006 and her muses are often her grown kids, family being her main feature. Janice has a gorgeous style that crosses between a soft vintage look to a more bold graphic approach. She almost always uses flowers and washi tape which in many ways is the common thread between all her projects but its her eye catching photos that are the hero in all her work, and so they should be.

SO LETS LEARN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT HER....

Since starting scrapbooking my love of photography has grown. I don't go anywhere without my camera and I look at things through the lens differently now. I have been very fortunate to be part of a few amazing Design Teams and the opportunity to guest design as well has been fun. I am also lucky enough to have had some of my layouts published!

HOW DO YOU USE SKETCHES?

When I started my own blog in 2012 I began participating in some challenges. It was whilst doing a challenge at Paper Stories (no longer running) that I first came across Page Drafts Sketches. I loved the sketch and instantly became a follower of the Page Drafts blog. I then found the Color, Stories and Inspiration (CSI) site where Em is the resident sketch designer.

Following them can get me back on track to creating the perfect pages for my family memories. 

I often flip or rotate a sketch to suit a photograph I am working with and recommend you try it too.

Artist Tip: Don't be afraid to change things up to work for you!

'Pretty Face'

by Janice Nicholls

Credits:

Page Drafts Sketch for CSI #93 by The Nifty Pixel

HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOUR SCRAPBOOK STYLE?

My style is always changing. At teh moment I love double photos, grouped and layered clusters, chipboard and white space. I also like to add depth to my backgrounds by using stencils, gesso, mists, inks, washi tape and rub-ons. I scrap mostly 12X12 layouts and enjoy trying out new techniques...not always successfully but it is fun trying!

'Bloom'

by Janice Nicholls

Page Drafts Sketch for CSI #80 by The Nifty Pixel

'Lost Lagoon'

by Janice Nicholls

Page Drafts Sketch for Paper Stories #1 by The Nifty Pixel

'1234 In Our Happy Little Family'

by Janice Nicholls

Page Drafts Sketch for CSI #122 by The Nifty Pixel

CAN YOU SHARE A LITTLE TIP OR TRICK WITH US?

Do you feel like your pages are a bit flat? Or do you wonder how some of your fave scrappers are easily able to create what seems like lots of dimension to their work? 

My tip is to think in layers when you are constructing your page.

 Start by lay out your project, stacking everything as you go without actually adhering them. Once you are happy with the configuration try using foam tape or pop dots centred on the underside of your embellishment to adhere the the top layers this then allows you the space to tuck other elements and embellishments underneath easily and in turn adding lots more dimension to your artworks. 

'Happy Birthday'

by Janice Nicholls

Credits:

Page Drafts Template #18.2 by The Nifty Pixel

Artist Tip: Grab those punches you have stashed in your craft drawers and punch out some shapes. Try inking or distressing the edges to give them more definition before adhering them to your project. This is a great way to include a graphic visual interest and use up that ever mounting pile of scrap paper pieces.

Janice it has been an absolute pleasure having you on board and learning more about you and your scrapbooking process thank you so much for being our July guest!

If you would like to get to know Janice more and swoon over her projects head to her blog you will also find all the links to her current Design teams, so click on those too for even more inspiration! 

Thank you again Janice! x

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Thanks for stopping by.
 Your comments mean the world to me!

Janice xx