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The theme for the Scrapware Design Team this week was HOME.  I was glad to be a part of this theme as I love all things "home".  I am a home body by nature, I can't think of anywhere else I would rather be.  Ever.

So here are my HOME creations:

This is a reverse canvas featuring the Scrapware Wisteria Lane house which I have further embellished with German Scrap borders and the tiny little German Scrap Keyhole.  The Nadine frame (Medium) is perfect for this sized canvas (8" x 8").  I have simply painted the chipboard house with white gesso and dry brushed some pink acrylic over the top.  The roof is covered with calico which I have then gesso'ed and finished with a gold Rub n Buff. A HOME wouldn't be complete without a nest!  To create the nest I have simply used Coconut Fibre (available at Scraptivate) which I have painted white.  I admit, painting coconut fibre is a challenge ... but worth it, lol!

I have also used some of the newest Scrapware products - the new Foliage and the Lamp Post.  This piece will be on display at Melbourne Paperific next weekend.

A little twist on the HOME theme - for this canvas I used the brand new Toadstool House.  I love this product, something a little different and ever so cute don't you think?

To colour the toadstools I have used the new Tim Holtz Distress Stains.  These make colouring chipboard ever so easy.  The bottle comes with a sponge dabber top, so it is as simple as dab it on and voila, your piece is coloured.  Because of the fluid nature of the product, blending the colours is also easy - that's how I achieved the two tone colouring on the Toadstool House.

For the frame part of this canvas I have used my Lyra Water colour crayons.  The photo doesn't really do it justice, but the colours look beautiful.  Watercolour crayons rock!

With a little patience I managed to adhere the new Scrapware Fences and Gate to the front of the canvas, with space behind for flowers and embellishment.  Again, it's hard to show you the detail ... which just means you will have to come and see us at Melbourne Paperific to see it in real life!  Can't make it to Melbourne?  Perhaps do the class at Scraptivate instead!

Don't forget all of the Scrapware products are available at Scraptivate ...

See you soon!

Natalie xx

Sneak Peaks ...

I thought I would share a sneak peak of a project I am working on at the moment.

Think Scrapware chipboard combined with plaster cloth combined with Golden Acrylics.  Are you drooling yet?

This piece isn't actually finished, there is a way to go yet!  Actually it is finished in my head, lol!

A couple of sneak peaks of more projects I have been working on, that also aren't quite finished ...

Mmmm, can't wait to share in full!

xxxx

Creative Bliss ...

No - I didn't fall off the face of the Earth.  I have just been ridiculously busy, but in a good way ...

Firstly let me tell you that looking after 7 puppies is HARD work!  I am either working at the shop, working at home or cleaning up puppy mess at the moment.  Though this time has also been full of beautiful moments and I wouldn't swap those for the world.

My favourite chipboard manufacturers SCRAPWARE have been busy producing BRAND NEW product ready for the Paperific Show coming up in Melbourne next week.  I am VERY excited to tell you that I will be there, working on the Scrapware booth doing FREE Make n Takes with the new goodies!  I haven't even been to Melbourne before (it's true, I am a Melbourne virgin ...) so I am incredibly excited about this trip.  Plus I get to catch up with my gorgeous and very close friend Angela Connolly and the AMAZING Marcy Smith who I am also proud to call a beautiful gorgeous friend and my dear Jen Crossley PROMISED she would come and say hello (are you reading this, lol!) as did a few of our awesome customers so ... I can't wait!

So that means I have been busy creating up a storm with the new product Angela has so kindly sent my way.  Here is a little of what I have done so far:

 

So this layout features a stunning photo of little Zoe, the little daughter of a good friend of mine.  Thanks Katrina for letting me use the photo!  I actually taught this layout today at the shop with a fabulous group of ladies.  It's Prima and My Mind's Eye papers, plus the Scrapware Marilyn Blooms, Scrapware Alyssa Flourishes, Scrapware Antique Plaques and Kaiser flowers.  

This layout is not QUITE finished as I just need to add some journaling.  This is my beautiful daughter Alyssa, about three years ago when she was about 4.  The paper is brand new by Prima - their new Botanical range which has just arrived at Scraptivate.  There is brand new Scrapware products here ... the Damask piece, the Foliage and the Lamp Post are new new new!!!  These are available now from Scraptivate here ...

Oh, and that embossed piece of cardstock?  Core'dinations!  I am developing quite a like for Core'dinations I must admit!

Whilst I am sharing layouts, here's a sneak of one I will be teaching in April at Scraptivate ... also featuring the new Scrapware products.

Think that's enough to share tonight - will be back tommorrow night with more ....

Take care of each other
Natalie xx