A2Z Scraplets

Monday, April 9, 2012

Diva(s) & Robots by Amy!

Hi everyone! Amy Prior here today to share some of my recent creations using Robots and Divas. LOL Yes I have 2 projects to share today however if there was a way for me to turn a robot into a diva, I would have surely figured it out by now.

Ok so first up I have a Boys Birthday Card I have made using papers from Imaginisce & WeR Memory Keepers as well and of course using a gorgeous Chipboard piece from A2Z Scraplets.

The Scraplets used on this card was from the Shapes - Robot 6 Collection of 4 and as you can see I have just used one on this card making the possibilities of card sets endless!

To create this effect on the Chipboard, I Have simply coated the chippie with a layer of Barn Door Red Distress Stain from Ranger followed by some Pewter Perfect Pearls Mist. After zapping that with my heat tool, it was dry enough to doodle around the edges subtly with my Sharpie.

I then wanted to add some dimension and cover up some of the Patterned Paper that was poking through. For dimension I have added some Tim Holtz Gears from his Ideaology Collections and to cover the poking papers I simply used some Stickles. Of course even a boys card can be full of Glitz and Glimmer right? I think I have pulled it off hehe.

The next project I have to share today is a layout about my two little Divas! My eldest started school this year and of course her first School Disco was a very exciting time but my girls love to be funky and this is what they both wanted to wear. I had been shopping and found these gorgeous little hats that said "Party Girl" on each so I bought them one each and they were over the moon! Of course my youngest could not join in the dance but there was a sausage sizzle on for the parents and of course my youngest danced her heart out while we all ate outside the School hall. LOL My 2 little Divas deserved a true Diva page for their outfit choices and I hope I hit the nail on the head with this mixed media masterpiece.

The fabulous Chippie goodies I used from A2Z Scraplets on this layout include Ngaire's Corner & Butterflies.

As well as Diva - Word.

For the Diva title I have used some good ole fashioned Silver Leaf over the Chipboard. I just have imitation stuff and it looks fabulous! I added a bit of dimension by adding some Ranger Glossy Accents and I just love the epoxy look over the glimmering Silver. I also had this gorgeous crown in my charms stash that I adhered over the letter A with some Helmar 450 and this just topped it off perfectly! Of course the title had to have an S added as the layout was about both my girls together :) I am certain if I had of thought of it sooner, that Julie could have made me this exact same chipboard with an S on the end as her Custom Work and turn around time is amazing!!!

Lots of layers and textures were used on this layout including crochet trim, an onion bag, corrugated cardstock, Zipper Trim, Wire and some Black Gesso. Underneath it all you can see pieces of the amazing Ngaire's Corner peaking out from under the flower cluster.

Is a Diva layout complete without a touch of Bling? I think not and of course Flourish with a Bling was the first and only choice. Here again you can see a different angle also of where Ngaire's Corner is poking out subtly but highlighted thanks to the Glimmer Mist and Perfect Pearls Mist layers. The cool wrinkle effect in the Black Gesso was simply created, while it was drying, by dabbing some paper towel over the entire surface.

Other gorgeous elements including Prima flowers, Silver Doilies and Kaisercraft Transparencies helped bring this layout together as well as the fabulous Pink Glitter Cardstock from Teresa Collin's Posh Collection. I had actually intended on using the entire Posh Collection of Patterned Papers for this layout, however I felt the background would look too busy with patterned paper layered over the top. I have also Embossed and Glimmer Misted a gorgeous Butterfly using the WOW Build a Butterfly Stamp Set and Whirly Pop Embossing Powder. The gorgeous little Chair Charm is from My2Angels.

And another angled close up showing more of that amazing glimmer and sparkle.

Thanks so much for looking and I cannot wait to be able to share my latest creations with Julie's amazing new A2Z Scraplets designs for April. She outdoes herself every month with her designs and I just can't get enough of them so be sure to head to your LSS and get your hands on some scraplets today!

Also don't forget I am giving away a $25+ pack of Scraplets to one lucky fan of ours and all you have to do is invite your scrappy friends to be inspired. Click here for the full details and all the details of this month's challenge as well

Until next time.....happy scrapping!

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Sassy Scrapper ...

Sassy Scrapper have this gorgeous kit available on their online store.

It's called "Mothers Day Kit"
designed by
Georgia Heald

and uses 2 Scraplets - "Doodlet 24" & "Mum Script Word".

If you are interested in purchasing this kit, click the link below !

http://sassyscrapper.com.au/catalog.php?item=2656

... Until Next Time ...

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Scraplets..................not just for Scrapping

I have a 4 year old daughter who goes through about 3 packets of clips a week because she puts them in and takes them out and just leaves them where ever she pleases. I got a little bit sick of having to keep buying more because I can't find them so after seeing this idea on Facebook (can't for the life of me remember what FB page though) I decided to give it a try.

This is a canvas, covered with some material and ribbons. Some of the ribbons are stuck down so they can't move and some of them are left so that clips can be clipped onto them. The "My Hair Clips" is handpainted, and the A2Z Scraplets Fairy is just so cute. My little girl has been eyeing off this fairy since I landed on the Design Team and I thought it would be the cutest little addition to this Hair Clip board.

I covered the fairy in white Gesso and then put glue on the stars and covered them with Blue glitter. I then covered the rest in a mix of Winter Frost & Blue glitter. I absolutely love how this has turned out and am pleased to report that as of today it is nice and full - more clips were bought today as a reward for getting her very long hair cut to shoulder length. I also decided to add some hooks to the bottom of it to hold her Headbands.

Next time you do some crafting - other then scrapbooking - don't forget that some A2Z Scraplets may be the perfect addition.

Don't forget to enter this months Colour Challenge for your chance to win some amazing prizes.

...Have a Great Day...

Sam

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Layout to Share ...

Check out this gorgeous layout designed by Teena at My Scrappin' Shop - Caloundra.

Teena has used a Special Request Scraplets "Half Tree" that Leonie hand drew & Scraplets "Shapes - Gates - Set of 2" which have been resized.

If you are interested in this purchasing this kit, give the lovely ladies from My Scrappin' Shop a call on PH: (07) 5438 0066 or if you're close to the Sunshine Coast in QLD, call in to their store which is located at: 83 Bowman Street Caloundra.

... Until Next Time ....

Sunday, April 1, 2012

April Colour Challenge

Hi everyone! Amy Prior here and this month I wanted to shake it up a bit and offer a Colour Challenge for you all instead of our regular sketch challenges. Below you will see a beautiful palette from www.seeds.com and for this challenge, you are required to create a layout or card using the colours from this palette only! You can add some neutral colouring like white, black & kraft but we should be able to see all these beautiful colours in your project.

As per usual there is the opportunity to win 1 of 3 fabulous A2Z Scraplets Goody Packs and you have to be in it to win it! Over the next couple of days a linky widget will be added here on the right hand side of our blog. Be sure to add your link to your layout there.

Since bringing the fabulous A2Z Scraplets blog over from Typepad to Blogger, we have had a drastic drop in Challenge entries and this unfortunately means that these challenges may soon end if there is no longer an interest in them. Because I need your help to get this party started once again, I have on offer an AMAZING pack of brand new A2Z Scraplets valued at over $25 to send out to one lucky blog follower and it is so easy to enter! YES this is on top of the fabulous challenge prizes up for grabs! To enter in my super awesome personal giveaway that Julie doesn't even know about so shhhhh LOL all you have to do is spread the love! I want you all to spread the A2Z Scraplets love far and wide to all your Scrappy Friends and make sure that they comment here on this blog saying that YOU sent them here. They will also need to become a follower for the entry to be legitimate and if we get lots and lots of new love I might just think about a second personal giveaway! You will have the entire month of April for this and be sure to let your friends know that of course they can enter too! Of course you are also welcome to head on over to my personal blog and become a follower there for an extra chance to win! Click here.

Okie Dokie ladies and gents, after all that excitement, I of course have a tonne of inspiration here for you all from our always amazing Design Team here at A2Z Scraplets.

Amy Prior (meeeeeee)

The fabulous Monica Burns has done not 1, not 2, but 3 amazing layouts using this colour palette!

The always lovely Sandra Wilkinson decided to create a beautiful card for Mum using these soft feminine colours.

Hoooo did a super cute Princess layout? Why yes it was Carolyn Zabel

A Sensational Mixed Media Piece using the palette from Samantha Bailey!

Holly Connors was So Egg-Cited about this colour palette too!

And last but not least is the always inspiring Irit Shalom's take

So don't forget to get your entries in for this gorgeous Colour Challenge before the 31st April PLUS remember to invite your friends and get them to comment on this blog that you sent them to be in the draw to win a Scraplets Goody Pack from me!

Until next time...happy scrapping!