Grandma Jean

My dad asked me to make a layout of one of his remaining pics of his mother, Grandma Jean.
The photo wasn't in the best condition and it was a pic of a pic of a pic... you get the idea.


I definitely wanted a vintage feel to it. My dad asked for the colors of peach and blue. I went with a type of teal blue. 

Some interesting facts about my grandma was that she was a Police Officer- Meter Maid back in the 50's in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was also allowed to carry a weapon. Later she went on to be a nurse. I think the photo is just lovely.

Here you can see the word chippie from Creative Embellishments.

This is what I used to paint on the above chippie.

Below I used one of my StencilGirl stencils. I love their quality and variety. Also you can see some Prima flowers and the most top notch butterflies handmade by Renea H. Here you can see all her other fabulous products. 

Here you can see where I used my Anna Griffin embossing folders and I used my Anna Griffin Minc machine for that blue swirl. The pin was handmade by a fellow Flying Unicamper.

                                      

Here you can see some more stencil work and playing with microbeads.. loved playing with the beads.

My dad was so happy with this. He wants to make copies of it and send it to his siblings.

Well thanks for looking and have a great day.

Happy Scrappn!

August Scrap That! Project #2 -- Dreams

Here is my second project that I was able to make with my August Scrap That! Kit.
It was full of Maja Design Vintage Spring Basic.
My coworker is gracious enough to let me use some of her engagement and wedding photos.
They go so well with the romantic vintage feel of the Maja Design Papers.

Here are a few close ups :

Love the bling and lace! 

a little stencil and Lucky 8 punch.

My 3rd Eye Stamps hard at work.

Altered butterfly and some flowers

Here is the final project:

In the final piece you can see Renee's FANTASTIC BUTTERFLIES.. found her in Etsy shop Here!

Maja Design papers used: 9th of April, 1st of March, 2nd of May, 2nd of April
3rd Eye Stamps: TES-082 HONEYCOMB 4; TES-077L GRIM BUTTERFLY ; TES-014 CHIC CORNER; TES-085 LINES 

Making Memory Alphas;  Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Seedless Preserves, Tea Dye, Dusty Concord,
Luxe Circles, Lucky 8 punch.

So thanks for looking!
Happy Scrappn

The Paper Mixing Bowl ~SOAR~

It's that time of the month again.. what a fantastically beautiful recipe card we have for this month of April!!! It's Ambrosia Salad.  So perfect and full of spring's promise!
I love these soft beautiful colors. I sure hope you will join us this month and cook up something beautiful.

I also had the challenge in mind that is being hosted over at Berry71Bleu.
I love my flowers. They give me a sense of hope, peace and joy. I will be entering this lo for that challenge.


Here is my take on the recipe:

SOAR

a row of flowers

Prima Say in Crystals Butterfly - in love

Dusty attic flutterbies

ReneaBouquet's magnificent butterfly

Some Gesso...

Webster's Pages and Prima Stamps

Prima stamps

Some of my ingredients were : gesso, flowers, butterflies, birds and torn paper.
My Whipped Cream I have spread in the upper left and right corners with a little gesso.
I sprinkled some butteflies thru out. On the right side of my garden I have a little bird taking flight.

That Magnificent butterfly in the upper right corner was made by the lovely Renea Bouquet. Be sure to check out her Etsy for mouth watering embellishments!

Supplies used:
3rd Eye Stamp : Kardiogram TES-006
Prima Divine Collection:
Magnola Green Vine Bling
TCW-Mini Ledger
Gesso, Dusty Attic :0543, 0766
Distress Inks: Squeezed Lemonade, Gathered Twig, Tea Dye
Reinker-Squeezed Lemonade ; Distress Stain : Victorian Velvet
Prima Flowers : Pankita Rose Summer Mix, Trixie Cinder, Prelude C, Bretton Vines Alyssa, Parisa Winston Mix, Marmonie Pastel, Lady Godiva Nougat, Stamp -557126, Tatiana Coral, Say it in Crystals -553999
Close To My Heart : Live Out Loud Stamp
Webster Pages : Whimsy Hearts and Pefect Accents (Sunday Picnic)

Thanks for taking a peek and telling me what ya think.
God Bless and Happy Scrappn!