Flowers...on a boy layout?

Scrap the Boys have challenged us to use flowers on a boy layout this month. I don't usually use flowers on my boy layouts (unless I am in the photo and then its a full on flower bomb) so this was a bit different for me.

My background uses a Tim Holtz Distress Oxide in Faded Jeans and I have stencilled some Colour Blast in Steel. I love the splattery (yep that's totally a word) look that you get with oxide inks and water.

I used the Summer Fun kit from Funky Flair Studio adding in some white diecut flowers and leaves layered under my photo.

So what's your opinion? Flowers on a boy layout yes or no?

Happy scrapping

Scrap the Boys December ..Christmas Maybe

Hi there,
This month's inspiration piece at Scrap the Boys is just gorgeous. Check it out:

So cute right! The layouts by the Design Team this month are just stunning as well.

I tried to achieve a similar look to the tree with my Dylusions Mists. Of course it went horribly wrong as my colours starting mixing so to salvage the layout I decided to go crazy with the buttons, brads and other embellies. The end result was pretty cute (the cute little guy missing his front teeth doesn't hurt :) 

And a bit of a closer look

This was such a fun challenge to play along with.

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Scrapping

Lisa J

Scrap the Boys November

Hi there scrappy peeps,

This month's challenge at Scrap the Boys is a moodboard

And here is my effort, starting with a Kraft background and Dylusions paint in Cut Grass.

And a bit of a closer look.

This was a lot of fun to make and I always love it when I get some old stash used (like the 7 Gypsies Black Photo turns used here).

Happy Scrapping

Lisa

July Scrap the Boys

July at Scrap the Boys the challenge is a great sketch by Laura Whitaker.

I stuck pretty closely to the sketch with my interpretation using three photos and the large banner element in the background.

The photos were taken in the car with the sun streaming through the windows so not the best quality but I really wanted to document this stage in my little guys world.

I have used lots of papers and goodies from Cocoa Vanilla Studios You Rock collection to complete my layout about my little guy and his plushie obsession.

I have also added in a little cut apart phrase from Flutterby Designs and some of their wood veneer stars. The little cork arrow was from American Crafts.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Scrapping

Lisa

June Scrap the Boys Challenge

Hi Scrappers,

Over at the Scrap the Boys Blog this month they have a great colour challenge

I loved this colour combo. It is just so bright, fresh and fun.

Here is my take on the challenge

Love this photo of my boys with me back in 2013. Wow time really does fly. Must be time for another New Zealand adventure.

I have used the You Rock collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studios. The colours were just perfect for this challenge. The only other extras were a black and white text tag from American Crafts and a small cork heart.

Thanks for stopping by

Happy scrapping

Lisa xx

Scrap the Boys May Challenge

Hi Scrappy friends,

The Scrap the Boys challenge for May was to be inspired by Mother's Day.

I have scrapped a photo with my four boys that was taken a few years ago now... it is so hard to get photos of them all together.

I started with a Kraft cardstock base and once again went to my scrap basket pulling out scraps in red, aqua and woodgrain to create my layers.

I did a little stamping in the background and added some Dylusions spray ink for some background interest.

What challenges are inspiring you to get scrapbooking this month? Leave me a comment I would love to see some more challlenges.

Happy Scrapping

Lisa