Paper Obsession

Inspiration when you least expect it

I saw this ad in the paper a couple of weeks ago and thought - Hey, what a great sketch for a scrapbook page! After a few days thinking about it, I traced the sun's rays and used pieces of cardstock to put together a very similar design.

So here is my version! The lettering was fun to do - who needs letter stickers when you can make your own?

I'm still thinking about adding butterflies.. but this is it at the moment.

Been caught scraplifting

I just started subscribing to Scrapbook Magazine and my first issue arrived last week. Immediately I was inspired by some layouts from Cleo Jarvis to have a go at doodling. I kind of cheated a little as I used wooden stamps to create the flowers rather than drawing my own.. but I'm pleased with the overall result. The papers I used were freebies with the mag too! Bargain..

And here's a little close-up of the journaling:

Useful tips I learned from this which I'll definitely be using again:

• Drawing a scalloped circle onto a lined record card makes an easy journaling card - and so easy to customise with watercolour pencils.
• Raising elements on foam pads - I do it all the time when making cards but not when scrapbooking for some reason, but it does help to give some dimension.
• Buy plain white alpha stickers and colour them myself to match the layout - easy-peasy!
• Don't be afraid of 'ruining' a piece of cardstock - just go ahead and doodle! What's the worst that can happen?

I have lots more to share so will be back very soon!