Week Seven - China

 Heading north east now...

China has a lot going for it, culture, production, animals and tourism.

But what really grabs me is their food ...

Symbolism of Chinese Food

Here is my food layout "Don't get Hangry"

I've started with this pineapple paper and torn it into strips. Then I've layered the strips over the top and distressed the edges.

I knew I wanted to add some colour to the white background so I've prepped my paper with gesso

I've then used Colour Blast Shimmer Dust to add some colour to the background. 

A little bit of stitching in a circle to draw in the black.

I've created my own title by cutting the word "Hangry" three times with my Silhouette Cameo and layered them on top of each other. 

I've used some sequins and Rhinestones for bling.

Here is the process video:

Can't wait to see your creations.

Happy Scrapping

Week 3 - Canada

   Heading north .....

Canada has some amazing scenery and as the second largest country in the world, we are all familiar with the Canadian Flag.

The flag itself has such an interesting history.

History of the Canadian flag

For this inspiration we want you to feature "Red & White" 

My layout "Vacay"

I've used papers from Uniquely Creative "Once upon a Christmas" collection and fussy cut a lot of florals.

I had a play with a fussy cut title but it wasn't working for me - I just couldn't get the colour to match.

So I had to find something to match and a Thickers title was perfect. 

I would normally add some splatters but I just can't bring myself to add red splatters.

So I've used the Kaisercraft Rhinestones to embellish.

Here is the process video for this layout:

Happy scrapping.

Can't wait to see your entries.

Week Three - Canada

  Heading north .....

Canada has some amazing scenery and as the second largest country in the world, we are all familiar with the Canadian Flag.

The flag itself has such an interesting history.

History of the Canadian flag

For this inspiration we want you to feature "Red & White" 

My layout "Vacay"

I've used papers from Uniquely Creative "Once upon a Christmas" collection and fussy cut a lot of florals.

I had a play with a fussy cut title but it wasn't working for me - I just couldn't get the colour to match.

So I had to find something to match and a Thickers title was perfect. 

I would normally add some splatters but I just can't bring myself to add red splatters.

So I've used the Kaisercraft Rhinestones to embellish.

Here is the process video for this layout:

Happy scrapping.

Can't wait to see your entries.

Week One - Brazil

Welcome to our annual 8-week competition for 2021! 

Are you ready for a fabulous 8 week trip around the world? 

This year our challenges are inspired by amazing countries around the world but remember, your pages can be on any subject at all, just follow the challenge requirements.

So grab your gear we're off to...

When I think of Brazil I think of Rio.

Now I'm singing the song but I'm also thinking of all the colours of Carnival!

My inspiration is all about the rainbow:

"Captured"

The Cocoa Vanilla Studio "Sunkissed" collection is just perfect for this challenge.

Travel Kit item - washi tape.

I prepped my white cardstock with gesso

Then created a rainbow background using Distress Oxides but the colour dried a lot lighter than I planned so I added some more colour using my watercolour palette.

I love this title "Captured" from the Unforgettable Foam titles sheet.

Although my kit hasn't arrived, I've improvised with some washi tape from my stash.

I needed the layout to have a little pop so I fussy cut the Summerlights paper so I could add the stars.

The title was so dark so I added some black stamped stars to tie everything together.

I've finished with some stickers, cotton and Charms Creations Stars.

Here is the video to check out how this layout came together.

This was such fun, I can't wait to see your rainbow inspiration. 

Happy Crafting ...

Rio Carnival