Things have been busy here as I've been getting my products organised for the class I'm teaching at the Brisbane Scrapbooking Expo. If you haven't looked at the classes yet, here's a link. I'm on each day at noon til 2pm. Here's a sneak peek, although keep in mind that this class is a freestyle one where the accent is on learning ways in which layouts can be put together as well as learning new techniques and playing with products.You can choose to make your layout look nothing like this if you want!
I've also been scrapping over the Easter break and this month I thought I'd have a go at the Once Upon A Sketch challenge. The journalling theme this month is "An event that changed my life". I wanted to scrap about our daughter leaving home to go to university. I know it's a big change in her life but it's easy to forget that it's a big change in our lives too. We miss her. Life is just different without her. The house is cleaner though!
I took photos of her suitcases of clothes when she was packing as it wasn't easy to get photos of her when she was concentrating on what to pack. Here's my layout:
I love the colours on this.
Here are some closies:
The papers are a mix of old and new ones and I've got some gorgeous Dusty Attic chipboards on there. Hope you can join in at OUAS this month.
Happy Scrappin'!
Heather
What a fun scrap page Heather, best wishes to your daughter on her new adventure. I have been to Brisbane once, gosh what wonderful memories and fun things I saw. Beautiful country.
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This is sooooooooooo gorgeous! I love love love love the colors, the layers and the flowers!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAh bitter sweet.... going to be as hard for you as for her :) just for a while :) Love the papers and the rich colours. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous page...and love the slightly messy feel to it, which is absolutely perfect for this theme! Your design is really fabulous and love the papers you chose! As Val said above, I am certain it's bitter sweet....always hard to let go and yet one wants them to blossom and flourish! Your sneak peak for the expo looks super...beautiful colours! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYes that is true, as each child leaves the nest the house goes through a change.. you miss the noise that they used to make, the house is quieter, and yes cleaner and the meals can be a little smaller too.. but they are missed.. love your layout.. love the grungy feel under your photos.. fabulous.. I must check out the link to the craft show.. I would really love to do a class this year..
ReplyDeleteLove the background collage.
ReplyDeleteVery gorgious ! The alarm clock is so cut. And i love the colors choice ! Have a good day Heather and thank you for your passage on my blog !
ReplyDeleteAwww....love the girly grunge look going on here....FAB take on our OUAS challenge & a really great thing to journal about...cos it's so TRUE....almost harder for us parents, as they're off on the big adventure & we're left on the sidelines....after being in the game for so long! So happy to see you playing with us, & you know about popping this up on our FB site to be in the chance for the FB lucky draw prize, right? Once Upon A…Sketch Facebook Page
ReplyDeleteHi Heather! What a nice layout, I love the mix of colors is very harmonious. The journaling I have found it very original. I congratulate you for this beautiful project.
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hey heather this is just fabulous. such a great idea scrapping these memories, great pics and loving your LO ... awesome stuff x
ReplyDeleteOh my. LOVE the mix of patterns here. Bold and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA great layout to include such journaling, I hope she enjoys her steps into the big wide world.
ReplyDeletefabulous background and love the colours you had to play with.. great take on the challenge
ReplyDeleteOh how fabulous! Such a striking lo! PERFECT!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful LO! I really love your layering and the grungy look. You almost chosen the same theme as I and I can understand your feelings very good.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous page Heather!! Your beautiful grungy layers and stamped background look fabulous and I love the photos you've used to compliment your beautiful journaling. I'm not looking forward to my babies leaving the nest.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful LO! love the background and the colors! thank for join us at OUAS!
ReplyDeletelove your take on the sketch Heather, much less 'bright' than your usual style, but suits the subject and the photos so well. Love your take on it! Congrats on teaching at the Brisbane expo, I know there will be so many ladies itching to book into your class! The page looks really cool!
ReplyDeleteHeather I'd love you to visit my blog and take part if you'd like.
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It's such a big change when our children pack up to set out on their own, both for them and for us. You've conveyed this so beautifully on this gorgeous page!! Love the colors and grungy background!! I’m so glad you have joined us for the April Once Upon A…Sketch Challenge and for sharing your layout on our Facebook page! ~ Blessings, Tracey
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Great take on the OUAS sketch! I like the colorful strips of paper behind the photos; really eye-catching.
ReplyDeleteLove the girly grunge you've got happening here Heather ... fabulous!! Such a bitter sweet time isn't it when our kids leave home? We love that they are stepping out into the world but we hate that they have to leave us behind when they do! It's not easy at all!! Love this page you've created Heather ... absolutely stunning!! ox
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