Jenni Bowlin Studio Vintage :) :) :)

Hello Hello :)

I have been having some marvellous creative fun with Jenni Bowlin Studio his month. We were asked to create using 'Vintage' as our inspiration. I have used mostly supplies from past Jenni Bowlin Antiquarian Kits. I have also added in some new and old Jenni Bowlin Studio embellishments.

The details are blogged >>>> Here, but do check out what the team have created for the month!!!!

Cheers and Happy Scrapping :)

Lou xox

...not many sleeps now :) :) :)

Sydney Paper Crafts Festival November 2-4 2012 :) :) :)

Class Schedule:

Friday Nov 2

10am – 12pm – Jane Clark

12.30pm – 2.30pm – Louise Nelson

3.00pm – 5.00pm – Nic Howard

Sat Nov 3

10am – 12pm – Louise Nelson

12.30pm – 2.30pm – Jane Clark

3pm – 5pm – Nic Howard

Sun Nov 4

10am – 12pm – Nic Howard

12.30pm – 2.30pm – Louise Nelson

2pm – 4pm – Jane Clark

I am mooore than a little excited about teaching in Sydney next weekend. Will I see you there????

If you would like to book into one of my classes please contact Sherry Mendoza at 

yourcreativejourney@live.com

Soooooo what am I teaching?? well I like to think of it as sharen the scrappy passion myself LOL :)

In this workshop I will share with you some of my current favourite techniques for creating unique and individual layout backgrounds; using gesso, tissue paper, mist, and paint! I has used small/proof sized black and white photos, however you are encouraged to bring what ever photos you prefer and create your own individualised layouts. 

The kit and class supplies will provide you with enough product for the completion of 2, 12 x 12 layouts.

The pictures are representative only, of the techniques being demonstrated in the class. The freestyle and arty techniques being demonstrated are exactly that, FREESTYLE, so your results will be different, individual and unique to YOU! I encourage you to embrace your inner freestyler and have a ton of creative scrappy FUN!!!

So what do you need to bring?

Well in addition to a basic kit this :) :) :)

Black Journal pen [your preference, but suitable for writing over mixed media surfaces] 

Black felt tip pen [for example Sharpie] 

Stapler to fit staples size 26/6 [standard office size stapler] If you have a long arm stapler, this is preferred, but not essential. 

Small and medium soft bristle paint brushes

Mouse mat or cork pad 

Paint palate [or disposable plastic plate for use with paint mixing] 

Appropriate protective attire [gesso can not be removed from clothing] 

Paper towel at least 5-8 sheets 

Baby wipes

Heat Gun

If you have any Questions do not hesitate to email me loolabelle1961@hotmail.com

Cheers and I do hope to see you :) xxx

Aussie Scrap Source :) :) :)

Hello Hello

At Aussie Scrap Source the team a creating for a fabulous brief Project Life,  Here is my post for Documenting Everyday Live :) I got to do the fabulous Instagram, Me >>>>>> [Looooove Instagram] :)

Cheers and I hope you have had a great start to the week :) :) :) xox

Prima BAP & PPP :) :) :)

Hello Hello :)

Today I have a couple of shares for the October Prima challenge BAP & PPP :) Forst ip is my take on the BAP.

Materials used; 12 x 12 grey board - Imaginarium Designs, Mist - Tattered Angels, resin embellishments, clock face/parts, alphas, zip embellishment, bling - Prima, gesso, cotton thread, Posca paint pen.

And this is my take on the PPP :)

Materials used; 12 x 12 grey board - Imaginarium Designs, Mist - Tattered Angels, clock parts, alphas,   bling - Prima, gesso, cotton thread,  indian ink, Posca paint pen.

Cheers for now and Happy Scrapping

Lou :) xox

Big Changes at The Color Room & a new palette release :) :) :)

Hello Hello :)

Well along with the new weekly palette release at The Color Room there has been a huuuuge change :) The venue has changed from a ning site to a web page and a blog so here are the links to go to so you can get the Gossip :) :) :)

New The Color Room Web Page >>>>>> HERE 

The new BLOG >>>>>>> HERE

So now onto the fun creative business :) The new palette #133 is absolutely fabulous! Here is my take :)

Materials used; 12 x 12 grey board - Imaginarium Designs, leaves, bling, alphas - Prima, mist - Tattered Angels, heart - Studio Calico, Viva pen, florsits vine, staples, gesso, posca paint pen, signo gel pen, cotton thread.

Well that be it from me for just a moment Ill be back soon LOL

Cheers and Happy scrapping

Lou xox

Jenni Bowlin Studio and Silhouette 101 with Amanda Jones :) :) :)

Hello Hello :)

Over at Jenni Bowlin Studio they are having a fabulous blog hop!!! Im not going to tell you about it you have to GOOOOOO CHECK IT OUT :) :) :)

HERE IS A CLUE FOR YOU :)

Allllllso is this fabulous SILHOUETTE class by Amanda Jones :) :) :) >>>>>> DETAILS HERE :)

Cheers and I hope you are having a great weekend :) :) :) xxx

Jenni Bowlin Studio October Kits :) :) :)

Hello Hello :)

Whilst I can appreciate this may be hard to believe but I actually Luuuuuurve patterned paper!!! I buy it [hoard it!] and struggle to use it :(! .........However! When some amazing creative takes the time to coordinate a kit and takes all the guess work out of it for me then I just find it sooooo much easier to wrap my brain around creating with PP!!! So with that said you can imagine why I so so love the Jenni Bowlin Kits :) :) :)  

Here is a few peeks at what I created using the October Kits and the rest are in the gallery :) :) :)

Photo by Ann-marie Cox

I do hope you are getting all kinds of crafty this weekend, I am hoping to this afternoon :)

Cheers Louise :) xox

A Color Room catch up #131 and #132 :) :) :)

Hello Hello :)

Have you seen the new Color Room Palette this week??? #132 :)

Materials used;

12 x 12 Grey board Imaginarium Designs
Template by Julie Fei_Fan Balzer for The Crafters Workshop
gesso
Leaves, Bling, Sequin bling, alphas, resin bird - Prima
Cotton Thread
Indian Ink
Posca paint pen
Tattered Angels Chalkboard/Glimmer mist

Photo taken by Jen Hall

And I completely forgot to upload last weeks palette layout >>>> oooops!

Greyboard - Imaginarium Designs
gesso
paint - Jenni Bowlin Studios
Leaf, button, flower - Prima
badge - October Afternoon
machine cotton thread
staples
indian ink
Signo gel pen
Posca paint pen

Cheers and I hope you are having a great weekend :)

Lou xox

Imaginarium Designs :) :) :)

Hello Hello :)

Today I would like to share with you my October creativity with Imaginarium Designs :)

First up is a layout featuring my new Funky Hearts >>>> soon to be released :) :) :)

Materials used;

Imaginarium Designs
12 x 12 grey board
Funky Hearts by Louise Nelson

Other
Mask - The Crafters Workshop by Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
Stampendous Embossing powder & Mica fragments
Tattered Angels Chalkboard Glimmer Mist
Gesso
Leaves
Jewell Brads

As you can see from the close up shots I have left the chipboard alpha and hearts raw, they coordiante perfectly with the grey background this way.

Soon to be released Funky Hearts by Louise Nelson

IDL0001 Lower Case letters

Materials used:


Imaginarium Designs
12 x 12 grey board
Cross Hatch Frame by Louise Nelson

Other
Mask - The Crafters Workshop by Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
Stampendous Embossing powder & Mica fragments
Tattered Angels Chalkboard Glimmer Mist
Gesso
Leaves
Jewell Brads

As you can see from the close up shots I have finished the chipboard frame with both chunky embossing powder and chalkboard glimmer mist :) I have cut the frame up into 3 separate pieces to create a funky looking embellishment border under my photos.

 Cross Hatch Frame by Louise Nelson

Well thats my Imaginarium creativity for October! I do so hope you are having a great mojo month!

Cheers and Happy Scrapping,

Louise :) xoxo