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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Second Reveal - Guest Designer Lynn Good

Welcome back.

As promised last week here is my layout I created using the colours and softness of the mood board to create this heritage layout of my Great Aunt when she was a young lady winning the May Queen contest in England.


I have used paper from Maja Design that I coated with clear gesso then used a Crafters Workshop stencil, Prima Art Basic Light Paste and Ken Oliver Colour Burst Powder - Violet.  Before this dried I applied some fine purple glitter.

I then applied a variety of stamps from Prima and Kaisercraft.

Behind the photo I have fussy cut flowers from Graphic 45 paper, and placed with flowers from Petaloo, prima and iamroses.

The chipboard is from Imaginarium and the title from Dusty Attic.  These have been embossed with Stampendous Powder - Shabby Pink.

Finishing touches with Creative Expressions micro beads and Prima glass beads and a lace doilee or two.

Here are some close ups:








Here is the awesome mood board this month:




Thank you to Deer and Fawn for having me over this month.  I thoroughly enjoyed this inspiration image and look forward to seeing what everyone creates with it.

Monday, November 9, 2015

November Challenge ...



Hi D&F LADIES!!

I hope everyone is well & crafting away getting ready for Christmas!

I have been a little busy with work (yuck!) & my daughters 10th birthday! Jorja turned the big 10 yesterday & will be having a sleepover party this weekend. Exciting times.

For my November challenge, I was super excited about working with these yummy colours my brain was doing leaps, hops & jumps! .... I went to bed that night & I started to have funny little dreams about a purple Alien Girl! .... So that is where I went ... LOL .
So here she is .... a little different but I am so in love with her <3 ....


" ALIEN GIRL "
Journal Page
 by Connie


Some progress images







All done! I had so much fun playing around with different mediums. From paints to prisma pencils to watercolour crayons ( my NEW fave toy!)

I hope you love her as much as I do! 
Can't wait to see all your gorgeous entries!

See you ...

Connie ...xxx


Sunday, November 8, 2015

He is 2 Cute

Hello there Deers & Fawns, we have a lovely sunny day here today so I thought I'd share a layout I did a little while back because I love the bright feel of the colours.  The dots on this layout are Liquid Pearls, I love the huge range of colours and you can match just about anything.


Here's a close-up.


I really love white space but if you're not used to it why not give it a go. 
If you're not scrapping today have a beautiful day out in the sunshine.


Saturday, November 7, 2015

Amanda's Take on the November Challenge

Hi my Deer & Fawn Designs Friends!

Wow! Hard to believe it's November already?! Where does the time go?
But being a new month, it does mean time for a new challenge!
& this month's is a ton of fun!

Simply take inspiration in any shape/form from the gorgeous image below...


I know - really stunning isn't it?!
So many different ways to tackle this challenge - 
And remember you can create anything you like!
But enough chatter, here's my take on it.....

"Laugh Every Day"


Firstly, how hillarious is my Mr A for Awesome?!! 
Loved that I managed to capture this moment; so funny indeed!
Note to self: Always keep your camera handy ;)

Now, back to the scrappy challenge fun.....
I was totally mesmerised by the blue and green tones of the birds feathers - 
such divine colours to play with!
I was also in a bit of a scrapping 'rut'  when I made this.
Having completed so many 'clean' pattern paper layouts of late, 
I really needed to break away.
Mixed media is always my go to style for renewing my creativity and having a bit of fun!
I love that you never really know what you're finished product will look like, 
it is just about the process! 
And boy oh boy was there a process! 
I've used gelatos, inks, watercolour, mists, texture paste, gesso, well a bit of everything really! 

Let's take a closer look.....


So despite breaking away from pattern papers, 
I still kept with a simple circular pattern throughout my layout. 
Love that Traci Bautista (aka Stencil Girl) circular template - so very cool!



I added the wood veneers to balance all the aqua & black.


And how totally awesome is that chipboard title and speech bubble?
They're from Imaginarium Designs, and I've sprayed them with Charcoal Kaisermist.
Seriously cool!

And that's my take on the November challenge!
Hope you liked it - but more importantly, 
I hope it has inspired you to join in on the fun & upload an entry!
There's an awesome prize up for grabs too :)

Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment, 
til next time,




Friday, November 6, 2015

Tam's November Challenge!

Hi everyone

Hope you have some plans for the upcoming weekend.   I really hope some of it includes some time for you......some scrappy time.

To kick start you into the weekend, I've got my November Challenge to share.
It's a great one......super cute and colourful and will have you jump started into a layout in no time.
So the challenge is.....to use this cute birdy as your inspiration....and create anything you want.... it could be a layout, mixed media or what ever you want to create....please also note you can use ANY products you like for this project......so go raid your stash!
 
 
So cute right? Here's my take on it.....
 
 
As soon as I saw the little birdy.....I was reminded of this quote, which is something I say to my daughter, whenever she is feeling a bit uncertain......whenever she needs to be brave.
 
 
As I hunted through my stash for the gorgeous colours, I discovered something......I have no purple! I know right?  I'm not a fan of  the colour purple, but I was a bit shocked to find so little.  I had some alpha stickers and a resin bird (perfect!!) but absolutely no paper, so my solution....watercolour paint.  I love this stuff.  I love the arty look....and its pretty forgiving, and oh yeah lots of fun! 
 
I can't wait to see what you guys come up with.....
So make sure you upload your creation to the side bar before the 30th November to be in the running for the following prizes....

Deer Designer Choice Award -
D-Lish Scraps "Just Add Paper Kit"



Random Draw Award - Donated by Deer & Fawn Designs
Project Life Everyday Edition 6x6 Paper Pad
Project Life Everyday Speciality Cards
Project Life Forever Young Speciality Cards
Project Life Sweet Edition Speciality Cards x 2

These are fantastic prizes!!! I wish I could enter!!
See you next week,
Tam
xx
 

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Love - Em's November challenge

Hi,
Hope everyone is scraptastic!!
A new month has well and truly started and that means a new challenge here at Deer and Fawn. This month it's a mood board inspired by this gorgeous little fella, 


Awesome!! 

I was so excited to see these colours and then panicked as I thought I didn't have any purple
 BUT.....


I found plenty when I dug around my stash! 
I decided I would have a bit of fun playing with filters over my photos with this LO. And used a 'cartoon' one for the main image. 


And it's amazing what you can find when digging around in your stash that you just didn't know was still there!!! 
Mixing some old with new with this one was fun!! 
I hope you will have a go at this great challenge this month!! 
Can't wait to see what you all create. 

Till next week, Em. Xx




Wednesday, November 4, 2015

October Challenge Winners

Hi everyone :)

OCTOBER CHALLENGE WINNERS......

 The Deer Designer vote goes to...... Tarrah McLean and her stunning layout

 Please pm me for details on how to claim your prize from Your Creative Wings

 And the random draw winner is......Morgyn Mlinarek
LOVE your page

 Please pm me for details on how to claim your prize from Bright Rae of Sunlight ...

Thanks soooo much for entering ladies

Make sure you get your entries in for this months challenge also using this photo as inspiration and ANY products or style of project
Thanks for stopping by
Deb x