Tuesday 1 September 2015

September 2015 challenge 29 by Lydie Denis aka Lilibleu
A Retro & Poetic Mood Board
Plus please welcome another new SATW Ambassador





Welcome back scrapping friends!

It's September which means a brand new challenge at Scrap Around the World!  
We really hope you'll join us his month!  Things were a little slow this month, 
but that is to be expected, what with the sun shining in the Northern Hemisphere, 
many of you were out & about vacationing around the world!!  As I write this, with less than 12 hours to go until closing time now, we are sitting on 115 entries!!  Woot Woot!!  Not bad for one of the quietest months of the year online.


A quick note about COMMENTING!  
While of course we LOVE seeing all your entries rolling in & realise how very
important it is to provide support & encouragement to all our players, we have
decided recently not to comment in the last 48 hours or on any entries over
120 {whichever comes first} BECAUSE by that stage we are busy studying
your amazing works & working out our favourites, all ready for voting!!

So please understand & forgive us ♥
If comments are really important to you, please 
remember to get your entry in early enough :)



Now let's talk about this BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL BOARD!!  
Only the French have the natural great style to create 
something so gorgeously understated!

This mood board is resolutely old-fashioned, evoking childhood memories of much
 loved & well read novels, faded pages, dusty books, ink spots & school stationery 
boxes.  Along with old wood & weathered & worn pastel colours, this board invites
you to take a step back in time, be nostalgic, write love letters, share your favourite
lyrics, show off your calligraphy skills or enjoy a little doodle!!   Think neutral colours,
soft pinks, blues & browns, simple lines, clean shapes, all with a touch of the
shabby, distressed look too of course!  Do with it what you will!!  Just remember
to tell us how you were inspired! {unless it is very obvious of course!}


Here is Lydie Denis, aka Lilibleu, the designer of this
 month's mood board, to tell us a little about herself...


"Hello everybody! My name is Lydie Denis, aka Lilibleu. I’m 43, married 
& a mother of 2 boys, aged 8 & 6. I live in the South of France, in a lovely,
sunny region I love, named Provence.  Together with my husband, 
we run our own e-shop, called Ysandel, selling fantasy jewellery.


I discovered scrapbooking during early 2009, after my second son was

 born.  Now it's a real part of my everyday life!  My kids, daily life & the
beauty of nature are the main sources of my inspiration.  I love to give
 volume & interest to my creations using inks, modelling pastes & flowers.

You can take a tour into my colourful world through my blog 
as well as on my Facebook page.  I look forward to your visit!"
Lydie Denis - Lilibleu {France} 8" Canvas




Galina Filippenko {Ukraine}






Karine Gagnon {Canada}

 




Natalya Loi {Ukraine}

 




Pascale B. {France}




Arantzazu Sangrador {Spain} A4 page






Di Garling {Australia}










Heather McMahon {Australia} 12" Canvas





Shilpa Nagaonkar {India} Art Journal Spread












PRIZES

Each month we offer 10 MERIT BASED PRIZES, 1 random prize 
1 follower's prize {see details below} so 12 PRIZES PER MONTH!  

We also offer our WINNER plenty of EXPOSURE with a
Guest Designer Position & an exclusive side-bar badge!


To be eligible for our random prize, you need to share your project to our
Facebook Wall & LIKE our Facebook page HERE.  You are also 
welcome to follow us on Instagram HERE & we'll follow you back
if you upload your entries to Instagram & link up to us with 
@ as well as #hashtag us as #scraparoundtheworld.

You can also find us on Pinterest HERE.


PLEASE JOIN OUR BLOG AS AN OFFICIAL FOLLOWER! 
 We have over 5 000 Facebook Followers but less than 2000 
blog followers & we are desperately trying to CLOSE THE GAP!!


All winners must be official Google Friend Connect Followers 
of the SATW blog {see the SATW's sidebar - top left - to sign up!}

One random winner is chosen from all the entries, but please remember 
that to be eligible for this, you MUST upload your entry to the SATW
 Facebook page HERE!    The other random prize is for one lucky 
COMMENTER so no need to even enter a project for this prize!  
Just leave some comment encouragement on ANY of the SATW 
monthly blog posts right HERE!  The more posts you comment
 on the more chance you have of winning!

ALL PRIZES ALWAYS INCLUDE FREE INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE!!

1st PRIZE

$50 value Goodie Bag of die-cut chipboard from Scrapiniec


{image is for illustration purposes may not reflect exactly what you will receive}


Scrapiniec is the first Polish producer of die-cut chipboard for scrapbooking.
  We make individual orders & fulfil even the most unusual requests! 
We are characterized by reliability, high quality products & friendly service!!
You can visit our blog HERE & see our amazing designs in store online HERE!  
We are also very present on social media so please join us on Facebook HERE
Instagram HERE, Google Plus HERE, Pinterest HERE & Twitter HERE!

2ND PRIZE

Prize package valued at $35 from 7 Dots Studio




 {What you see is what you get!}


7 Dots Studio was born from dreams & for dreams. 
We are a European scrapbooking manufacturer of high quality scrapbooking
 products – paper, stickers, die-cuts, collage sheets, 6 x 6 pads, collection kits, 
chipboard, stamps & stencils.  Our collections are created by amazingly talented 
artists - from clean, graphic designs to mixed-media grungeYou can always be
 sure of high quality, thick papers, perfect for mixed media.  We feel so blessed
 & happy at how much our products are loved by crafters & artists all around
 the world!  Please visit our blog HERE, our Facebook page HERE 
follow us on Twitter HERE, Pinterest HERE & Instagram HERE.

3rd PRIZE

$30 worth of chipboard from 2Crafty Chipboard


{image is for illustration purposes may not reflect exactly what you will receive}


2Crafty Chipboard is an Australian owned & operated manufacturer & wholesaler
 of laser cut chipboard products, located in Sydney, Australia.  We have been in
 operation since October 2006 & have more than 1 000 designs on offer.  We
 pride ourselves on quality products that are versatile & up to date with market
 trends, as well as offering unbeatable customer service, 
 with quick turnaround of jobs large & small. 
 Visit our website HERE, our blog HERE,
our facebook HERE, or our You Channel HERE.  
We are happy to quote on personalized jobs, whether it be a single title for customer, or large jobs for retreats, classes, etc.  If you are a retailer would like to
 stock our products, please contact us for more information.  

4th PRIZE

$25 gift certificate from Creative Embellishments



Creative Embellishments is a family owned company created by Michael 
& Nicolle Kramer, a husband & wife team, designing & manufacturing unique,
 high quality chipboard, wood, rubber stamps & flair products since 2013. 
We offer fun, inspiring products to add to any project! We are expanding into other 
product lines such as acrylic & stencil embellishments SOON. We also custom
 cut for individual orders & have a wholesale store for retailers, kit clubs & classes.
 Do your shopping HERE! If you own a store, register for our wholesale section HERE.  Be inspired by our blog HERE & follow us on Instagram HERE YouTube HERE.

5th PRIZE

$20 worth of products from 13@rts


{image is for illustration purposes may not reflect exactly what you will receive}


13arts is a Polish manufacturer specializing in scrapbook papers, embellishments
 & mixed media, artistic mediums. See our store HERE where we ship worldwide!  
Our blog HERE is full of inspiration & we have a monthly challenge where
 all our welcome! Please follow us on Instragram HERE, Twitter HERE
Pinterest HERE & Facebook HERE!

6th PRIZE

17.50 Euros worth of products from Danafix, France




www.copicmarqueurs.com is an online store 100% dedicated to all 
Copic products. All Copic products made & assembled by the European
 importer are available in stock & we offer fast, international delivery!

7th PRIZE

$15 gift certificate from Studio75



Studio 75 is a Polish manufacturer of scrapbooking papers & items
such as chipboard albums, notebooks, spiral bindings & magnetic sheets.  
We have our own online store HERE, a bustling Facebook page HERE
 & a highly inspirational blog HERE!  Come & visit us - let's connect!

8th PRIZE

15 Euros worth of products from Scrap-Unlimited


{image is for illustration purposes may not reflect exactly what you will receive}



Scrap-Unlimited is a craft supplies manufacturer from The Netherlands, creating & selling the most amazing selection of embellishments for the crafting industry.  We offer shabby chic, vintage & steam-punk inspired embellishments, ribbon, flowers, metals, mini-books & mini novelty items.  Check out our online store HERE for SO MUCH MORE!  LIKE us on Facebook HERE & follow our highly inspirational blog HERE & our Pinterest board HERE.

9th PRIZE

$15 gift voucher from Mixed Media Place




Mixed Media Place is a treasure trove of different media for creative minds,carrying
 a wide variety of embellishments & tools to get your projects going. The world of
 mixed media is a place of limitless possibilities - we are here to help you to 
spread your wings & fly!  Find our blog HERE, LIKE us on Facebook HERE
follow our boards on Pinterest HERE & do your shopping HERE!

10th PRIZE

Over $15 worth of scrapbooking supplies 

from Design Team member Pascale B {France}


{What you see is what you get!}

This generous prize includes 2 sets of stamps from Kaisercraft & ArtStamp, 
1 pack of 3rd Eye Craft round frames, 1 pack of Prima Junkyard Findings 
& a beautiful selection of white & cream coloured paper flowers.

RANDOM PRIZE

Scrapbook kit from Scraps of Elegance Kit Club


{The random winner will receive the SOE July 2015 kit valued at $36.95}


Scraps of Darkness & Scraps of Elegance are monthly scrapbook kit clubs
 that cater to scrapbookers who are looking for an alternative to what other 
kit clubs offer.  Our kits are designed for artists who wish to take scrapbooking
 to a level beyond.  We strive to include the latest & greatest items on the market
 that will enable you  to create not "just a layout", but a work of art. Visit our blog
 HERE,our Store HERE & sign up for our kits HERE & HEREPlease LIKE us
 on Facebook HERE, follow our boards on Pinterest HEREsubscribe to
 our YouTube channel HERE & find our tutorials HERE!

 RANDOM FOLLOWERS PRIZE

$50 gift certificate from The Dusty Attic



The Dusty Attic is an Australian owned Laser Cutting business that designs 
& manufactures craft items & embellishments for the paper crafting market.
  We began in July 2009 & are located in Perth, Western Australia.  We are
 proud to be able to make our mark on the scrap booking & craft industry with
 our great range of products. We are continually creating new designs to keep
 things fresh!   We love seeing the creations our customers have made & also
 love to hear your feedback as this helps us with new ideas.  We have an online 
store from which you can get all of your Dusty Attic supplies HERE & you can
find our blog HERE! If you are a retail business wanting to stock our products, 
please contact us for details on how to open up a wholesale account.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST WE WELCOME A NEW DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
as sadly one of our previous designers had to leave a little earlier than
 expected.  We are proud to add talented Ukranian designer
Tatiana Yemelyanenko to our team of multi-tasking design
 & social media whizzes here at
 Scrap Around The World!



"Hello everyone!
 My name is Tatiana Yemelyanenko & I'm from Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. 
I fell in love with scrapbooking & mixed media near the end of 2011. I love that 
scrapbooking helps me to capture life's moments & allows such creativity into
 my ordinary days. I like to experiment with different styles & techniques.  My
favourite products are chipboard, mists, paints, texture pastes & stencils.
 My style is feminine light mixed media. I'm so happy to join the
 wonderful team here at Scrap Around The World!!
Please find my blog HERE, my Instagram HERE,
Find me on Facebook HERE & Pinterest HERE"

The deadline for this challenge is Wednesday September 30th  2015.
 PLEASE PLAY ALONG & SPREAD THE WORD!


Prepared & posted by Helen Tilbury & Nicole Doiron.





Friday 28 August 2015

Video Tutorial by Marta Turska-Grochocka
{Design Team 'Moment To Shine'}





Hi everyone! It's Heather McMahon back with you today to welcome
you to another video tutorial in our Design Team 'Moment To Shine' series. 

Today we have an art journal spread by 

Marta Turska-Grochocka from Poland.  

Marta was inspired by our current challenge here.

We saw a sneak peak of Marta's art journal in the first reveal 
now she is sharing a video of how she made her gorgeous 
project which is so full of texture & vintage loveliness.



Marta was inspired by the golden colours of the mood board, the sand 
the text in the metal pendant. She wanted to create something about 
dreaming, discovering, exploring, travelling & about life itself.


Let's learn a little more about Marta:


"Hi all! I am Marta. My nickname is JaMajka & I'm from Poland. 
I love scrapbooking & art journaling.  I am always trying new techniques 
& I like to do things my own way. I love mixed media & adore adding 
colour to my work with sprays, masking & stamping. 

My works are full of emotions, ideas & thoughts. They reveal my internal 
feelings which are sometimes romantic & peaceful & sometimes 
crazy & messy. I am very happy to be part of the amazing SATW team!

You can find my Blog here, Facebook here, Instagram here,

Pinterest here & Youtube here."


Click on the link below to watch Marta's video:


Here are some close ups showing the stunning details on the pages:


   Note how Marta has stamped across layers, adding another level of interest.


Textures are a strong feature here, making the 
viewer want to reach out & feel them.


Marta has used many different materials & has cleverly 
used colour to pull them together.


Marta's stamping techniques are stunning!


And once again, the finished project:


Here are the products that Marta used:

Supplies List

Mask, Stamps, Vintage Stickers 
& Tissue Tape - Tim Holtz
Paper - Elfebens - white cardstock
Stamps - Kaisercraft {Life Sentiments}
 Gesso - Claudine Helmuth 
 StazOn - Tsukineko - Spiced Chai
Archival Ink - Ranger
Sprays  - Lindy's Stamp Gang 
Scallop Ribbons - Pink Paislee
Sequins - Teresa Collins {Life Emporium}
 Enamel Dots - My Mind's Eye {Charmed} 
Cotton Tape - Prima 
Lace - Guipure 
White Gel Ink Pen - Uniball Signo
 Old book pages


Please leave a comment for Marta if you enjoyed her tutorial
& remember, every comment you leave puts you in the running
to win our $50 FOLLOWERS' PRIZE from The Dusty Attic!


There are only 3 days left to enter this month's challenge!
To be in with a chance to win 1 of our 11 amazing prizes, you'll need to be quick!

You can find the challenge details here.

Complied & posted by Heather McMahon









Monday 24 August 2015

Photo Tutorial by Galina Filippenko
{Design Team 'Moment To Shine'}






Hello! It's Heather McMahon back with you today to welcome you 
to another photo tutorial in our Design Team 'Moment To Shine' series. 

Today we have a simply sensational layout created by our Design Team member 
Galina Filippenko from the Ukraine. Galina used the stunning 
mood board from our current challenge here as her inspiration. We saw a 
sneak peek of Galina's project at the beginning of the month & now she is 
back to share her full photo tutorial.


Galina was inspired by the sepia colours in the mood board as well 

as the map pattern & travel theme. She took her holiday photo with a 
vintage camera, using overexposure to create pretty pastel colors to 
match the vintage feel of this month's mood board.



Here's a little about Galina:



"Hello everyone. My name is Galina Filippenko & my 
nickname is Galachko. I live in Kiyv, the capital of 
Ukraine. I'm in love with my city & its history. 

I started scrapbooking about 2 years ago. My favourite style is nautical 
as I love the sea! My style is experimental but I like mixed-media as well 
as clean & simple styles most of all. I am crazy about stamping! 
I love the smell of new paper & am a self-confessed paper hoarder.

I love to connect with people online. You can find my Blog here
Facebook herePinterest here & Instagram here."

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1.  Apply white gesso onto the background paper with a foam 
sponge. This allows the gesso to blend softly.





 2. Create texture with pieces of gauze, gluing them down with white gesso.





 3. Spray a few similar colours over the area you want to colour.





4. Spray a contrasting colour in a few places.





 5. Add accents with dark distress ink using a water brush or sponge.





 6. Stamp over the area you've been working on. Combine a few 
types of stamps such as script & geometric.





 7. Choose papers & embellishments for your photo & glue in place.




 8. Add texture paste with micro-beads under & around the 
embellishments to complete the project.


 Galina's gorgeous finished layout.


 Galina added transparent micro-beads to create waves beneath the photo.

 Sprays blend beautifully on soft fabrics such as gauze.

Galina used different stickers to create her title on the layout.

The products Galina used:


Supplies List
Patterned paper & stickers - Prima {Seashore}
Sprays - Lindy's Stamp Gang - Ocean 
Breeze Blue,Tilt a Wheel & Yellow Sun
Ink - Distress - Vintage Photo, Tea Dye
Chipboard -  Scrapiniec - Doily
Acrylic structure gel - Pebeo
White Gesso - Goya
Wood, metal embellishments, paper flowers, 
micro-beads,diecuts, gauze & gauze -stash

Please leave a comment if you enjoyed Galina's tutorial
& remember every comment you leave puts you in the running
to win our $50 FOLLOWERS' PRIZE from The Dusty Attic!

Remember - there are only 7 days left to enter this month's challenge!
To be in with a chance to win 1 of our 11 amazing prizes you'll need to be quick!

You can find the challenge details here.

Complied & posted by Heather McMahon




Thursday 20 August 2015

August 2015 Guest Designer
Jayne Morgan from Canada





Hello sweet Scrap Around The World fans! 

It's Anna Wiśniewska here with you today!

August in Europe used to be a month of warmth, sun, vacation & voyages.
This year August is also a month of the highest temperature in this part 
of the world, reaching almost 40 degrees.  Our August mood board, 
created by Jaya Raghuvanshi from India, is just perfect for sunny, summery 
pages & recording beautiful memories from vacation getaways & holidays.

You have shared many amazing projects so far, & all of us here
at SATW are looking forward to seeing more of your creations.

In the meantime, I'm very happy to introduce to you our August Guest Designer!
  
 First, please view our current challenge *HERE* 
& our mid-month reveal based on the same challenge *HERE*.

Snag if you have been our GDT!
 
With her amazing creation she was the winner of our June 2015 challenge, 
& we asked her to inspire us this month with another layout in her beautiful style,
this time based on the August mood board...

Jayne Morgan {Canada}


Let's get to know Jayne a little better!

"My name is Jayne Morgan & although I was born in England,
I have been living in Canada with my husband & 2 girls for the last 15 years.
I started scrapbooking approximately 8 years ago &, over the years, have become 
more & more passionate about this fantastic hobby!  I'm inspired each day 
by my family & the anticipation of scrapping those everyday moments. 
 As for my style of scrapbooking, I don't like to be restricted to one specific 
genre & therefore find myself alternating between clean and simple pages
& the need to dabble in a little mixed media.  
A big thanks to the SATW team for this awesome opportunity 
& the abundance of inspiration you provide each month."

You can visit Jayne on her blog  *HERE* & on Pinterest *HERE*.


Now, let's all look at Jayne's gorgeous take on our mood board!


 Jayne very beautifully captured so many elements of the mood board!
Her layout has a traveler's theme, but reaches deeper into the child's need 
to explore nature & discover the world


There is so many sweet, little details representing the mood board! 
Look at this tiny bicycle!


I love this quote - so true!


Thank you so much Jayne for participating in our challenges
& agreeing to be our Guest Designer this month.
We were all in love with your June layout 
& this one is also absolutely fantastic!

Please leave Jayne some love in the comments

& visit her blog *HERE* to see more details on how she created 
this layout and admire more of her amazing projects.

For any of you who haven't linked your project yet,

we hope that you will be inspired to play along & link up soon!

Challenge closes Monday, 31st August! 

Compiled & posted by Anna Wiśniewska
SATW Guest Coordinator