Scrapbooking my Journey - Weight Loss and Change

Good Morning!

I have been busy, both with uni work, and crafting, so, I thought perhaps it was time to update the old blog!

Ok, I know I'm not one to share a great deal of my personal life on my blog, as it is mostly craft related, but this last 9-10 months have seen some massive changes, within myself. I have lost almost 60kg (132 pounds), and have undergone weight loss surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy) to continue to lose weight. Part of my journey, is that I want to document these changes, and that's where this scrap page comes in... 

This photo, was a selfie I took in the mirror (June 2013), and shows, quite significantly, the changes and shape that has developed in my face! So, that was the main reason for scrapbooking it. I used patterned paper from SEI and Pink Paislee, and plain black card stock. I layered them up, then, went through my stash of flowers, from D-Lish Scraps. Here are some close ups, with info following- 

This beautiful, big bloom is a Bellah Bloom (I believe they're handmade, I could be wrong though) and then some paper and resin roses. The sticker is from and Amy Tan collection, and is quite textured. The smattering of sequins and bling is my new addiction... 

This collection of embellies includes a rub on, which is done onto vellum and trimmed out, another Bellah Bloom with more paper and resin roses. I also grabbed a hat pin, and made a flag, using the reverse side of the white grid paper, from Pink Paislee. I added a couple of wood flourish arrows, which I coloured up black using my alcohol markers, and added more sequins and bling. The title is from Alice in Wonderland, and says "I was a different person yesterday". 

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Show us your stuff - Winter Photo

D-Lish Scraps - Inspiration Challenge (inspired by colours - pastels and sketch)

Scrapbooking with Bright Colours!

Hi again! 

I have another scrapbook page to share, one I made last week that I've yet to post... 

I started off selecting this photo from my mum and I's trip to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney... This is a picture of me that I took of myself, leaning up against a rock sculpture and resting while mum took a bunch of photos of fig trees! I used patterned paper from Kaszazz, Echo Park, Pink Paislee and Kaisercraft. I used a bunch of rubons that have been in my stash FOREVER, and popped them on some acetate. I used a flower from Prima and tags from October Afternoon, and Amy Tangerine. The little flair piece is from Findingnana, Honeycomb and Chevron. 

The title is made using a bunch of different bits and bobs too... Kaszazz Alphabet stickers, Label Maker, and dies from my stash....  The below photo shows you the flower, flair and a bit of the misting I did in the bottom corner in green to pull the flower into the colour scheme. 

I am entering this into the Stuck?! sketches January 1st Challenge, I've just flipped the pennant and photo to the other side, as it fit better for me. 

Thanks for popping around!

Scrapbooking multiple photos!

Hello Again! I scrapbooked yesterday! I went through a bunch of my photos, and decided to use four from a day trip to Hunter Valley Botanical Gardens... here is my layout-

I took LOTS of photos on this trip, and wanted to pop them together, so I could see all the beauty in one page. The first image, is the Aboriginal Sculpture, followed by an artsy photo of the palms, a naked lady sculpture (teehee!) and the pergola. I used patterned paper from My Minds Eye, Prima Flower, Rub-on leaves from Kaisercraft, and a flourish that was painted using White Crackle paint... The "pretty" is a stamp from Prima, buttons are from my stash, and the bling behind the flower is from Annmaree :) Here are some closies

I used inspiration from White With One - Green and Chevrons

Scrapbooking with October Afternoon

I am on a bit of a scrapbooking kick recently (like you can't tell... ) And, this photo is from Maitland Gaol, which is a 'retired' gaol (Jail) facility. They run ex-con tours, or ghost tours, or you can purchase a ticket and wander around by yourself... Which is what my friend Mark and I did in December 2010.... Here is my completed layout -

I used a vanilla piece of Bazzill textured card stock as my base, layered up with October Afternoon patterned paper, and some twill ribbon from Ribbon Carousel along the base and then stitched the entire piece of card around the edge using a zigzag stitch. I then collected my embellishments, which includes the entry ticket for the gaol, as well as a circle of acetate which I put a rub-on onto. I also added a tiny little clip that I found at the newsagents (a bargain at 20 for $1.10!!). My journalling is behind the photo and pulls out on a tag - 

I am entering this into the Crafty Crops challenge at Facebook and Simon Says Stamp - Glimmer and Sparkle challenge

Thanks for popping by :)