on my way home...

card challenge will go up late tonight :)

but if you are looking for something creative to do in the meantime, check out the NZ dare site, where you can scraplift a layout and win a free class at kiwiscraps in either new zealand or sydney - or a set of autumn leaves stamps if you can't make it to those places.

this is the layout i shared for the site - it is one of my favourites :)

i will often spend some time at my little scrapbook table just painting and stamping and making different backgrounds - 'veggie scrapping' as i like to call it...just me in my own little world without having to think too hard about anything. i love doing this if i am feeling in a creative rut, or feeling lazy (happens a lot lately!), or just want to relax but still do something creative. then i have some pages handy when i want to scrapbook, i can add my photos and a few fun things and have a handmade page done in no-time!

this background was created using matisse inks as a watercolour wash, and also with various found 'stamps'. with a heat tool i wrote the word 'life' into a piece of foam to make my own stamp to use with paint. little letter stickers are by making memories, label sticker is 7 gypises, flower and lace from the craft store.

 

Comments

[Nicole]

Just lovely...what a stunning picture! :) Travel safely!

[Marjolein]

Wow, this is so cool, love the picture!!!

[Siany]

Its gorgeous!! I love the colours and such a cute cute piccy!! xx

[lisa dawn]

Hi e. I have been doing your challenge since I heard about it from Glorias blog. Came on to see this weeks challenge and saw this layout. Very beautiful.
lisa dawn

[Viviane]

This is so cool!! I love how you made the background paper!! And this pic is so sweet and cute and perfect :)

[Anna Molina]

Hey there! It was such a pleasure meeting you on Saturday. I wish I could have had more time! Please travel home safe and keep in touch.

Don't worry about the instruction sheet for kit until later in the week. I still need to finish the Travel Journal!

I am ALMOST finished with my "You Are..." book. I will email pics as soon as I am done.

Take care of yourself, the baby, Ivy, and your porn star husband. Hugs and kisses to you!

[kristin]

that is a sweet photo. all the
elements and layers on this
page are quite cool too.

[Rebecca Geach]

Em... such a great photo of you and Ivy!

Here is my take on your layout:

http://rebeccageach.blogspot.com/2007/03/aussie-dare-19.html

Thanks so much for the inspiration (again :-))
Bek

[leslie]

I am super behind on my challenges.... But this post is so inspiring. I need to do something like this. Your page is so beautiful!