Scrap & Play Challenge #7 Reveal

I have had such a great time playing around with some mixed media products that I decided to use it for some cards using this mood board for Scrap & Play Challenge #7.  I loved that ocean view and the variations of the blues that I wanted to mimic it in my cards....here is the challenge...

And here are my cards...

I used some modelling paste and a Tim Holtz stencil to create the background of the lines...it's hard to tell but they are raised and have a thick texture to them.  After it dried, I painted over it using a blue and turquoise glimmer mist from Tattered Angels.  I also used a few stamps here and there to add to the dimension.   Make sure to link up your projects based on the mood board for your chance to win a prize package from Paper Issues!  Have fun creating and crafting!

Scrap & Play Challenge #3!

I've always loved playing Bingo - evan as an adult we play every once in a while at my mom's with the kids - she has this bag full of goodies and always makes sure all the grandkids win at least one prize of their choice :)  So when this challenge came up at Scrap & Play - it reminded me so much playing with my family!!!  

For the challenge, you need to pick a line in any direction and create a project using all the items listed in that row!  Really - you could have a black out and use all the items if you are up to it ;)

Here is the challenge...

And here is my layout using the middle line across...floral patterned paper, enamel dots and Fancy Pants Design products.  I was sad that my Fancy Pants box of goodies didn't ship in time for me to use on this challenge (Canadian boarder always holds things up!), so I used the On Trend line that was released last year.  I love the colors and really had yet to put it to good use on any type of project!  I was so happy to finally play with it here!

Make sure to head on over to the Scrap & Play blog and link up your projects using Challenge #3 for your chance to win a fabulous prize from Fancy Pants Designs!

P.S. - when I finally got my goodies - Canada post put a big hole right through everything - every single piece of paper was damaged!  I've come to terms with it however as everything is still useable and awesome as ever!  Can't wait to play around with it and create my next project for Scrap & Play!

Struggling....

Oh blogger....where have I been?  The days are just not long enough it seems....

I'm sorry that I haven't been around here much...again, the days are just not long enough.

I haven't really been scrapping, crafting or creating anything these past weeks.  I did, however, manage to buy a new paper rack which then led to revamping and cleaning out my scrap room.  Hopefully this will light a spark to get the creative juices flowing.

One card is all I managed recently.  I used a monochromatic take on the card, trying to use various shades of white and mint greens.  I also used the flower die cut from Tim Holtz Alterations, however my Vegabond has been dying on me lately...needless to say not a ton of help from Sizzix :(  That is for another post.....

I will try, try, try to post more over the summer...granted we have a lot planned for this summer....

Take care everyone - miss you all!

Jody