Two new layouts

My first layout is my entry for the challenge at Lets Get Shabby where the inspiration for this month is architecture.

I started off using Distress Ink on all the edges, then I got carried away with the different paints, and inks and the layout kind of evolved. In the end its probably ended up more artsy than shabby, but I had fun creating it, and I think it shows off the photos. I have two journalling tags tucked behind the photos.

I used Alcohol Inks over the German Scrap archway to give it some golden tones.

This one's for the Born 2 Create challenge which was to get shabby again'' and create a shabby chic layout using the following...... lace, stitching, flowers, fabric, a lovely journal tag, paper tearing and distressing, layers, and the word Special.

RAK Giveaway pics

Here are some photos of the prize for my RAK giveaway. All you need to do is sign my Guestbook, join as a follower, or leave a comment. Don't forget to check back at the end of the month to see if you're the winner.





Thought I'd share a couple of photos of a rose thats growing in my garden.

My youngest daughter's been dancing at the Eisteddfod all day yesterday and they did really well, placing in each section they danced in. We were up at 5 am and didn't get home till about 10:30pm. I was exhausted from just watching them. We've got today off, then the girls compete on Sunday and Monday.
I am hoping to get some scrapping done today after all the boring stuff like food shopping, and cleaning the house. I'm really excited to play some more with the new Tim Holtz Alcohol inks in pastels and brights (another Ebay purchase from USA as they aren't available in Australia yet).
10 hours later.... didn't get any scrapping done except to finish this mini-book I'd been working on for my friend's B'day, so thought I'd post some pics of it.