Kraft+ Board - On your Bike- happiness is this......

Kraft Plus January Challenge

"on your bike"

Look at this gorgeous Kraft Plus Board.

So much to love.

Here is my interpretation.

Inspired by the bikes, the blue tones and I loved the quote.

{Happiness is this.....}

Using some of the gorgeous 2Crafty Chipboard from my stash.

happiness is this,

Heart, Chevrons, Bike, December

Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by my blog.

. I appreciate your kind word very much.

Enjoy your week.

Janice xx

Guest Designing at Colour Stories Inspiration

Hello!!

I'm thrilled to be Guest designing again for Colour Stories Inspiration

Case File NO. 222

I love the concept of these challenges

The Scheme- use all 5 colours -  You may use neutrals (Black, White, Kraft, Cream, Gray, Brown) to these colours.  Hint: pick a predominant colour and use small amount of the others if you wish.

Evidence- from the list choose 3 or more to include on your page.

Testimony- This is the journaling part. Choose one or more elements for your journaling.

I chose Winter.

This photo of Sarah was taken in  December 2013 when she visited Churchill.

Needless to say it was very cold.

Have fun!!!

{brr}

The Scheme: All 5 colours used.

I picked white as my predominant colour and added smaller pieces of the other 4 colours.

Click here to be inspired by the DT and GDT members  creations.

Evidence: chevrons, ribbon, bow, glitter, patterned boards, snowflakes

I finished this layout, read and reread my journaling before I printed it out, Cut it out, stuck it on and re read again. Photographed, edited, sent to Debbi and put it aside. A week later I reread it again and noticed a spelling mistake...amazing how the mind reads and misses things.

My Journaling reads-

Its Winter time here in Churchill, and its freezing!!

Yeah its freezing alright...outside for a few minutes and my eyelashes were frozen.

Such an amazing experience. One we will remember for a lifetime.

We stayed at Jen and Gerald's, who own Blue-sky Dog sledding Expeditions.

A few days before Christmas, Gerald took us on a dog sled ride, hunting for a Christmas tree.

We rugged up, put on our coats with big red bows attached to the hats, which is a tradition of theirs whilst tree hunting and away we went. Todays temperature was minus 30. We enjoyed a beautiful white Christmas Day, experienced some incredibly cold days, played in the snow, we spent time feeding and tending to the sled dogs,we saw the Northern lights and we walked along the edge of the Hudson Bay.

Its such a great challenge, you have 2 weeks to plays and upload your layout here for the chance to win some fabulous prizes.

Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments.

Janice xx

The Dusty Attic - January 2017 Mood Board and Sketch - Our Adventures begin.

 Hello and welcome!

The Dusty Attic have a spectacular Mood Board and Sketch to play along with this month.

I was lucky enough to win some gorgeous Dusty Attic Chipboard recently and with our new boat in mind, I choose a few beach, boat, sea  themed pieces. When this board popped up on face book, I knew I had to play along, it was perfect. 

I was also inspired by the amazing work of Tina Ollett.

The Mood Board and a fabulous Sketch by The Nifty Pixel

I love working with a sketch and being able to interpret it how I wish.

Em created  such awesome sketches.

This is my interpretation using both the Mood Board and the Sketch.

{our Adventures begin}

 Creative Layers #3 (Anchor)

Polaroid Frames

Ships Wheels  small

Creative Layers #3 ( mini ships wheel)

Seagulls

 

Creative Layers #3 ( scallop piece)

Seagrass ( small)

Seagulls

Mini Anchors

I  had some me time again and  really enjoyed putting this layout together.

Thanks Dusty Attic for the inspiration.

Thank to those who stop by and leave me such kind words.

Each and every one is read and truly appreciated.

Have a great weekend.

Janice  xx


edited to add.

Very happy to be the winner of this challenge. Thank you Dusty Attic for the amazing prize.

the January 2017 winner of the $100 Dusty Attic voucher so without a further ado the winner is  .....

JANICE NICHOLLS 

Janice please contact us at 

dustyattic.hq@gmsil.com

Colour Stories Inspiration - Guest Designing - Scrapping Case File No. 221

 A big warm welcome to my blog.

I've been keeping a little secret.

I was thrilled when Debbi Tehrani from Colour Stories Inspiration  asked me if I would like to play along  with this Case File as a Retired Detective to help celebrate their 5th Birthday.

I loved my time on the team as a Detective, so jumped at the opportunity to play along.

I'm hoping it is the kick start I need to do more scrapping in 2017. 

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This is Case File No. 221.

I love the concept of these challenges

The Scheme- use all 5 colours -  You may use neutrals (Black, White, Kraft, Cream, Gray, Brown) to these colours.  Hint: pick a predominant colour and use small amount of the others if you wish.

Evidence- from the list choose 3 or more to include on your page.

Grid Pattern, Banners, String, Circles, Enamel Dots, Tiny Dots, Leaves

Testimony- This is the journaling part. Choose one or more elements for your journaling.

The Sketch- this Case File has a sketch, Feel free to rotate, substitute elements etc. but use as an inspiration for your page. I substituted the chippie heart for one of the photos.

So much fun!!!

 ....and here is my layout.

"enjoy TODAY"

 A close up of some of the 2Crafty Chipboard pieces I used.

Check out the new Colour Stories Inspiration Blog here and see all the Challenge  details  and Rules on how to play along. The blog is also overflowing with inspiration from all the CSI Detectives, Guest Detectives and some Retired Detectives. It wonderful to see everyone's different interpretations. Remember to share if you do play along for your chance to win.

Thanks for stopping by.

Janice xx

Christmas Card Making December 2016

 A big Hello and welcome to my blog.

My scrapping mojo has sadly gone. I am hoping it will return again in 2017 as I have so many great photos and memories I would like to scrap and record for the children.

I have been filling my scrapping void with some card making.

I follow Einat Kessler on Facebook and she did a 12 days of Christmas Cards.

I quite often look at things like this and think I should do that and I never do....really happy I actually finished something that I started. She is a very clever lady and creates some really great stuff.

Each day she shared a new card  with a video tutorial on how to make them.

This is the set of cards, she only made 11.

I changed things a bit to make them my own.

Sorry the photos are not the best.

 

 Thanks so much for stopping by. 

Wishing you  all the Best for a great 2017.

Janice xx

More Than Words September Winner

MINI CHALLENGE WINNER

JANICE NICHOLLS

Janice, please contact Pamela at langeheart(at)hotmail(dot)com

to claim your $25 USD promo code from THE DUSTY ATTIC 

YAY!!!! Very Happy.

Thank You More Than Words and Dusty Attic for your generous prize.

Janice

xx

More Than Words - September Mini Challenge - enjoy

Hello Everyone!

I am enjoying playing along with this mini challenge.

More Than Words

September Mini Challenge

Here is  my tag for this challenge. Thanks for the inspiration More Than Words.

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you are having a great day and finding some time for yourself to create.

Janice

xx

More Than Words Mini August Challenge

Almost the end of August and it brings another fabulous

Mini Challenge

over at

More Then Words

 The criteria is below and this is the tag I made for it.

  A little close up.

 I have used some gorgeous 2Crafty Chipboard pieces.

I embossed the heart and inked the butterfly.

I am a bit late posting this. Can you believe it is September already.
I do love Spring and these nice warm days ..beautiful living weather.

Enjoy it before the hot Summer arrives.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great weekend.

Janice xx

More than Words Mini July Challenge Have Fun

Today I am sharing this little tag I have made for the

More Than Words July  Mini Challenge

Here is the challenge requirements.

I haven't  created or shared much in awhile now....the mojo seems to have disappeared.

Note to self...start on something small!

When I saw this challenge it inspired me to  delve into my stash and have a play with texture paste, paints, heat gun, Tattered Angels Glimmermists,  Dylusions Ink Spray, Inks, Stamps, washi tape, twine and some 2Crafty Chipboard Balloons.

Although the Chipboard Balloons are only small I did manage to get quite messy!

But most importantly I had lots of fun and love the little tag I have created.

Thanks for stopping by!

Janice

xx

Guest Designing at Kraft+ for June

Today is the 1st of June

and I am here to share a little secret I have been keeping.

I am honoured, excited and  happy to be a  

K+ Guest Designer

The  June Challenge:

"the puzzle"

use

"Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces" on your Kraft Project

Click here to  go to the Kraft Plus blog, read the rules and see the AMAZING inspirational projects that the talented Design Team have created.
I'm sure you will feel inspired to create.

Here's the challenge

 

....and

here is what I made.

 {fixing your iPhone piece by piece}

When Sandra asked me if I would like to be a Guest Designer and the challenge was to use

Jigsaw Puzzle pieces I jumped at the chance.

I have always been a jigsaw lover and made many a jigsaw puzzle in my time.

I wanted  to think outside the box and create something a little different.

I had a few ideas in mind and tried them, but nothing seemed to be working...until.... 3o'clock one morning I woke up and had this most amazing idea....next thing was to now get back to sleep till the morning and then try to get that idea from my head onto paper...sometimes easier said than done for me! 

Going through my printed photo pile next morning, I saw this photo of Matthew and thought it would be perfect for what I had in mind.

Matthew  broke/smashed the screen on his iPhone and decided to purchase another one and replace it by himself.  He is very handy with his hands. The new screen arrives....piece by piece he took the broken screen off,  there were so many pieces, and such tiny piece's...I didn't think he would ever get it back together and working again. To his credit and with the help of google he persevered and eventually  got each piece back  and now has a working phone. A happy boy!
Hence all the little jigsaw puzzle pieces represent all the little iPhone pieces he had  laying around and had to replace.

I adhered all the pieces with a spray glue.

The bigger  jigsaw pieces are 2Crafty Chipboard products. 

Thank so much for stopping by!

Remember if you create something  for Kraft+,  share on the Kraft+ Facebook page and/or add your page to the  Kraft+ blog to be in the running to win a prize from one of the wonderful sponsors.

I look forward to seeing what everyone creates and shares this month.

Janice xx

More Than Words Mini May Challenge - "Time To Celebrate"

Hello to all my Scrappy Friends and to my new followers!

Today I have played along with the Mini  More Than Words May Challenge.

More Than Words have a monthly Mini Challenge  which runs on the last week  of each month and is for cards, tags and ATC's only. The challenge requires you to used a specific word on your project. They must be able to see the word....this month the word is "TIME". I am just getting this is on time....hehehe. Entry for this challenge is via Facebook only.

Here is a tag I made....ready to tie on my Mums Birthday present.

 Having a play and trying my hand at a bit of mixed media.

I admire so many of the mixed media artists, (who by the way make it look so easy), and I have always wanted to give it a go. I have tried a few times without success but was really happy with how my little tag turned out. Note to self....work on something small to start with.

Thanks for stopping by to have a look.
 Thanks also for the many lovely comments you leave.

Janice xx

Kraft Plus May Challenge......drive time

Hello to all my Scrappy friends!

You can see that I haven't been scrapping for awhile......I am a daytime scrapper so working full time sadly doesn't

 allow much  scrapping time for me!

With the rainy, wet and windy weekend, I had a couple of enjoyable days sitting and scrapping!

Kraft Plus have another amazing challenge this month

.....the challenge is to be inspired by ?

image inspiration + your creativity.

 I was inspired to create this layout. 

{"drive time"}

After looking at the image,

 I looked through my photo pile and saw this photo of Sarah first learning to drive.

Car...driving. 

Yeah that is what I would do...and this is what I came up with.

I hope it fits the challenge. I was also inspired by the circles and the grungy/messy background.

The Challenge looks like this!

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to stop by!

 Your lovely comments  are always much appreciated.

Enjoy your weekend!

 Janice xx

Scrap The Girls March Challenge

 Hello to all my Crafty Friends.

 I love working with a sketch and I spotted this fabulous one over at  Scrap The Girls this month.

The beauty of playing with a sketch is that you can interpret it to suit your own style.

This is my take.

{Your smile looks amazing}

This is the sketch rotated clockwise so  I could add 2 photos.

 The embellishment spot on the sketch is where I added my other photo.

 2Crafty Chipboard have lots  of fantastic  words and wordlets

to help you easily add a title on your page.

 I hope you are all enjoying your Easter weekend.

Thanks for stopping by and for all your lovely comments.

Janice xx

Kraft + March Challenge

Hello my Scrappy Friends!

The months challenge over at Kraft +

A Sketch....with a twist.

You must include houndstooth pattern somewhere on your creation.

 Surprise, surprise after a look through my rather large paper stash...ta da,  I found some!

Here is what I have made.

{Cherished Moments}

The fabulous sketch from Em Stafrace looks like this.

Thanks for stopping by.

I really appreciate each and every beautiful comment.

Janice xx 

Janice