Money for nothing

No, not for nothing - for scrapbooking!!

Another recent project at Pics 'n Tales, was a money box, decorated with the left over paper from our Woman's Day layout. As those who know me will tell you, pink is not my favourite colour... So instead of using the left overs from a pink layout (which I designed!?!), I opted for some Graphic 45 paper depicting a world map.

 

The "memory file" tab comes from the packaging of a set of Heidi Swapp stamps. The suitcase was cut from an image created with a more detailed stamp, which I also used on the other side of the money box.

Little banners were created using a Tim Holtz die and a toothpick. A punched out envelope and another word cut from the Heidi Swapp packaging finishes off this side of the money box.

For the next side, I used a Kaiser Kraft stamp, which I stamped on different papers as well as on the map background of the money box. I cut out the different components of the stamped images and then rebuilt the image using components from each of the different backgrounds. I glazed the pink inside of the suitcase.

Instead of the stamped crown, I used a metal crown, to which I added a few drops of Stickles to create "diamonds".

I repeated the banners on the last side of the money box. This time, I first stamped a word on the background, and completed the title with Pink Paislee stickers, before I added more banners and a little camera.

Now all that remains, is for the money box to receive its first deposit!!

A different take

I finally completed the off-the-page project which I started at the Pics 'n Tales Woman's Day event. Ezme created a gorgeous money box and a door hanger, which very appropriately says "Me time"... I decided to use different paper from the kit for the door hanger, and came up with this version:

I don't know why I love grey and charcoal shades so much at the moment. The raw chipboard and the pink flowers and butterfly adds a bit of a feminine touch. I've added self-adhesive pearls around the picture frame for an extra bit of detail.

Here is a closer look:

The butterfly was punched from patterned paper and then glazed. A nice way to compliment the vintage photo in the frame!

Woman's day event

Our Woman's Day event was a huge success, thanks to all the hard work that Ezme put into it, and the ladies who attended it, making it such a fun day! We created a beautiful double page layout in soft colours, and as always, seeing the end results with all the different photographs, was amazing.

Between all the lucky draws, tea breaks and a stunning lunch, we also created two off the page projects. One was a beautiful door hanger, entitled "me time". Just perfect to let the rest of the family know when you need a bit of time to play with your scrap stash... The other was a money box, for all those loose coins, so that spending money on even more stash doesn't have to way so heavy on the conscience!

We still have a few kits for sale, so please contact us at info@picsntales.co.za to reserve your kit.

Woman's Day Event

We are hosting our annual Woman's Day Event again!

This year, we will get the show on the road at 10h00, so that there is enough time for your family to spoil you a little bit first...

We are going to create a whimsical layout in soft pinks and greens, with a touch of charcoal and cream for interest. Black and white photos will work well on this layout. Here is a little sneak peek:

 

The layout is entitled "Little windows into the soul" and refers to the eyes, which is often described as such. The main photo is a 6 x 8" photo which, in the example, is a close-up of someone's face.

In addition to the layout, we are also going to decorate a nifty little off the page item, which will come in very handy in your scrap room!

So come and join us on the 9th of August for a morning filled with fun and laughter, and two beautiful projects. You can book your place at info@picsntales.co.za, or respond to our "event" on our Facebook place.

Scrapathon mini album

At last I am able to upload some of the pictures of the mini album we created at our Pics 'n Tales Scrapathon on Friday night... Sorry for the delay, girls!!

The idea was to keep it simple and "clean", use lots of stamping and lots of "white space", and also to scrap on the photo, instead of the background page. Here are a few examples:



Since we did not give the album a specific title, the theme was really up to each individual. In the end, all the albums were about loved ones. Our significant others, children, grandchildren, siblings and families. They all looked different but they all had one thing in common: they were made with love, and were GORGEOUS!

Well done girls, for staying 'till breakfast, and thank you for a wonderful time. We should do this again soon (as in next year...)!

Scrapapthon time again!

Yip, it is time for our annual Scrapathon again! We will be teaching three classes, to take us right through the night on 15 June! We will have a special fathers day card and gift class, a single page layout and an entire mini album, all to be completed before the sun rises on the 16th! To keep us awake, we will also have lucky draws right through the night, a lovely dinner and breakfast, and of course, the crazy conversation of ten tired but creative women! We still have 1 spot available, so please book your kits before it is too late!

Here is another picture of some of the detail on yesterday's "Boys" layout, showing some of the detail of the mini booklet for additional photos.

The mini truck is just too adorable for words!

Boys and their toys

This new kit uses the adorable Echo Park "This and That" range of paper and stickers. The colour scheme is cream, brown and teal.  Ink was sprayed on the background cardstock to create a bit of interest, and then I added more detail with stiching and a bit of bling.


A fold out booklet provides space for lots of extra photos. Any photos of the boys / men in your life, with their toys, will work well on this layout. Kits are available from info@picsntales.co.za for R225.