Good Days.

Hello There,

Today you find me over on The Mad Scrapper Blog with this fun layout from my recent holiday in America. On this occasion we were having a drive out to this cute store which sells new and reclaimed items for the house and garden as well as clothing. Here you can see me eyeing up a pair of pale pink cowboy boots and some lovely jewellery which always catches my eye.

I decided to add a black boarder and I also wanted to fussy cut the florals from the right hand side. So I removed them which left a space so to that I added some yellow and the manufacturer strip too. It looks a bit messy right now but you would never know looking at the finished layout.

This second photo shows the photographs mounted on several mats and added on a jaunty angle. I tore a little section on the right and tucked a bit of the brick paper under there. The florals are stuck flat to the edge of the paper but lifted up over the photo. The title is from my stash of other collections which are too good to throw.

This last photo shows the journaling and the enamel dots which I have added around the page.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope I have inspired you to get those photos printed and put on a layout. We don't do enough of ourselves. If you are looking to add to your collection pop in to see Janine in store or go to The Mad Scrapper and look at your pleasure.

Sue.

Supply List:

Travel Diaries Solids Sheet – 3 

Whispering Way - Rustic Charm 

Blackbird/Grass Cloth 

Emerald City 

Aleene's Original Tacky Glue 

 

Cutie

 Hello,

Here I am sharing another layout made for The Mad Scrapper Blog and this time I have decided to create a 8 x 11 inch. I picked up some page protectors on my last holiday in USA and they will fit in my postbound album.

This layout is of my cousin's new grandson who was born whilst I was there, isn't he adorable. His momma was having a little fun on her phone.

I was sent these two photographs one I chose to fussy cut out, don't you think he looks like he's whispering to the other?

I started by cutting down the base card to 8x11 and distressed all edges, then I took my next and made it half inch smaller all round. To that I took two distress inks and added them though a bubble stencil. Then I chose 3 floss in similar colours to the buttons on the ice-cream and stitched around the edges. I distressed the edges and added it to the base.

Here you can see a little close up on the whispering Myles and I surrounded him in saved fussy cut florals from Cocoa Vanilla - Happy Days collection. As a nod to the ice-cream I added two crochet flowers with a little button centre as well as a couple of stars.

Here is a closer look at the die cut title which I cut from the base paper and added a drop shadow of baby blue. To finish off I added some tiny little flowers in yellow, blue and greens and that little love heart in blue.

Thanks for stopping in today, I do hope you like this fun layout I have made for you. All listed supplies can be picked up in store or go to The Mad Scrapper  and brows at your leisure 

Sue.

Supply List:

Memoir - Reflective 

Coastal Soul Paper – Seaside Sands 

Yukon Gold/Grasscloth 

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Spiced Marmalade 

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Kitsch Flamingo 

Mini Hot Glue Sticks 

Coca Vanilla - Happy Days flowers

Crochet flowers, stars, buttons, love heart and tiny flowers from stash

Pink Fresh October Challenge 2

 Hello,

I decided to make another card for the Pink Fresh  October 2026 Challenge: Fall Foliage because I had  made two images but this time I made a square pink card with a gold glitter frame and under that I added vellum layer using a cover plate for texture.

I added the image and a sentiment along with some black rhinestones to finish it off.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by.

Sue.

Supply List:

Floral Bunch - Stencils

Floral Bunch - Die

You are my Rainbow - Sentiment Set

You are my Rainbow - Die Set

Bloomlight Stitches - Cover Plate

Inks 

Begonia, Peony, Bay Leaf, Spanish Moss, Apricot, Clementine, Wisteria, Hydrangea, Opulence, Black

New Home...Soon

 Hello,

Today you find me sharing another layout for The Mad Scrapper Blog and it uses supplies from the store, a full list can be found bellow. Also a few items from my stash.

I started by taking a black sheet which I thought worked well with their T-Shirts and pulled out sheet 3 from travel diaries because it has that distress look which I wanted. I trimmed it down by half inch all around and distressed the edges then I decided to add some random stitching across the page this time because I knew I was going to add horizontal strips of paper. 

I pulled out some old rub-ons to make up my title but after I finished I didn't like it so you will see I cover it up with a typed title which is matted on to the pink and then black.

I chose some other papers from the collection along with this pink which I love and I think it softens the layout somewhat. All papers are ripped and distressed before laying them down. The photo has a pale pink then black mat.

Once I added the new title block (which I think is much better) I pulled out some saved journaling pieces from Carta Bella and fussy cut them adding with foam strips. This set has a sticker sheet too so I pulled out some of them too.

This next photo really shares the info on their plot, as they are in America the plot is a huge 20 acres and they will be building a 5 bedroom bungalow. I am just hoping it will be ready when I visit next time.

The photo is taken in what will be the backyard, they are so excited and are just waiting for the building to start.

A few more stickers and journal card added and we are complete 

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope I have inspired you to look at your papers in different ways just because it says travel doesn't mean you can't use it for something else.

Pop in to see Janine to see if you can match a paper to your photos theme if not do as I do and go to The Mad Scrapper  and while away an hour or two.

Sue.

Supply List:

Blackbird/Grass Cloth 

Travel Diaries Solids Sheet – 3 

Travel Diaries Solids Sheet – 1 

Pink Cloud/Canvas 

Gather At Home - 3"X4" Journaling Cards 

Gather At Home - Time For Dinner 

FOAM MOUNTS - STRIPS 

Maja Designs - Denim & Girls - Made for Walking

Floss in denim

Sticker sheet from Carta Bella

Here for You!

 Hello,

Today I am joining in with the October 2026 Challenge: Fall Foliage over at Pink Fresh. The challenge offers a theme or colours suggestions but you can equally do a anything goes entry too.

I have gone for colour suggestion but also used a floral stencil and die combo.

I stencilled the image and die cut it out adding a extra layer for dimension. The card base is white and I added a gold layer and on to that I added a purple die cut cover plate before attaching the image.

I made my choice of sentiments and added to the lower right, then to finish off I added some black rhinestones.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have been inspired to join in.

Sue.

Supply List:

Floral Bunch - Stencil

Floral Bunch - Die 

Scallop Glow - Cover Plate

Rooted in Wonder - Sentiments

Rooted in Wonder - Die Set

Inks 

Begonia, Peony, Bay Leaf, Spanish Moss, Apricot, Clementine, Wisteria, Hydrangea, Opulence, Black

She Blooms Wildly

 Hello,

Today you find me over on The Mad Scrapper Blog sharing a new layout using papers and blooms available in store. I have chosen a enchanting photo from Pinterest. Sometimes you don't have a photo available when you want to create so I've generally got a few ready in a envelope. 

As I always do I gathered together supplies I thought I'd use. You can see them in the photo below. I started by gutting out a section I knew I was going to cover then I added some stencilling using distress ink, I also added a little random stitching in black floss.

I will confess to not taking anymore photos till the layout was complete so apologies there.

I started by using deckle edge scissors on the image then added it to a pale yellow card then that went on to the dotty side of one paper and then in came the piece I had earlier gutted from the base card.

I used a stamp and die to cut out the sub-title and added it to the pink which I used a notebook tab punch on.

I cut various papers into strips distressing all edges and laid them down coming across the page making sure to cover up that hole! Once that was done I started my favourite part of adding all the florals and other ephemera.

The toadstools at the bottom I fussy cut from another collection (all listed below) I thought they went well with the theme of the photo.

To finish off the layout I added some butterflies, clear gems and snips from a cut apart sheet. Thanks again for stopping by I hope you like what I have made for you. Do stop by the store to check out this and many other fabulous collections Janine has within the bricks and mortar store or do as I have to and go to The Mad Scrapper  have fun.

Sue.

Supply List:

CARDSTOCK - PINE  lighter side

Tea & Tranquility - Quiet Daydreams Paper 

Oh So Lovely - Oh My Darling Paper 

Dressed in Daydreams - The Story Beneath — The Mad Scrapper

OH SO LOVELY CREATIVE CUTS 

Embossed Daisies Paper Flowers - Fairy Garden 

clear rhinestone

49 and market leaves from different flower sets

OH SO LOVELY MINI CUT-A-PART SHEET 

Mr and Mrs

 Hello,

Today I am sharing a wedding card over on The Mad Scrapper Blog using beautiful papers and blooms available in the shop.

This card is a 6x8 and I have placed it in a box to protect the flowers.

I started by choosing my papers to match the brides colours pale pink and cream.

 I love the Tea and Tranquillity paper collection so I pulled out a couple along with a pale pink solid.

I started by adding the floral after distressing the edges. I used a sentiment from my stash inking with clear embossing ink and adding green powder on top. The smaller secondary sentiment is just inked in green. I used nesting heart dies to cut it out.

I knew I wanted to stitch on the card and add some vintage deep lace so I  backstitched around the pink script paper and added it to a slim cream mat. Using foam strips I attached it to the card base. Then I added the lace with hot glue, then the heart on top.

I pulled out a selection of flowers (list below) and arranged them around the left side along with some muslin and pink lace flowers. To finish off I added some tiny clear dew drops.

The box was white inside so I decided to lay a piece of darker pink which helps because the card is cream.

Here you can see I added some cream and pale pink ribbon the the box lid as well as a small piece of the lace topping off with a little bow and some tiny flowers.

Thanks for stopping by today I hope I have inspired you to use your stash to make cards with too. I used new sheets for this card but of course we all have half sheets tucked away for such an opportunity. If you need paper or embellishments for a project pop in to see Janine or do as I do and go to The Mad Scrapper  and look at your leisure. Janine has the store set out in brands or products for ease.

Sue.

Supply List:

Cream Heavyweight card base

Tea & Tranquility - Steeped in Blooms Paper 

Tea & Tranquility - Quiet Daydreams Paper 

Tea & Tranquility COORDINATING CARDSTOCK BUNDLE  for the pink

STITCHED NESTING & SCALLOPED HEARTS DIE 

FOAM MOUNTS - STRIPS 

Inkssentials Glossy Accents Precision Tip

Micro Jeweled Florettes - Pearl Pink 

2cm White Roses 

2cm Roses Dusky Pink 

49 and market Enchanted Petals in Ballet Slipper

49 and market Royal Spray in Ivory

My Family

 Hello,

Today I am sharing a layout for The Mad Scrapper Blog and I am using the final photograph my friend gave me to make her some pages of a recent photo shoot gift she received for her birthday.

As the theme was blue and white I decided to use my last sheet of Boho Soul paper along with flowers from the shop and this Pink Fresh Studio Be Fearless collection which Janine did sell a little while back, maybe you have some of these too. 

I started as always by gathering products I thought I'd use. I did after I took these photos decide to use a chicken wire chipboard from Dusty Attic 

I decided to colour the chipboard using blue acrylic paint but after it dried I thought it looked a bit out on its own so I added dabs of gold paint in places. I also grabbed a couple of stash bits and painted them too. As the title is a gold foil script I decided to mount the photo on some gold.

The stamp set I embossed using gold so everything worked together. When you emboss the image it sure helps with the stencils slotting in to place easily. Here you can see how I added some to the cluster along with paper flowers and leaves. The sub sentiment is from another stamp set which I embossed in gold too.

This next photo shows the bottom cluster made up in the same way as the one above. I add my flowers using hot glue and my photo has foam strips under to balance it with the chipboard.

To finish off I added some pearls and gold pearls in different sizes. One thing I didn't say before but you probably noticed I trimmed the paper to 11 inches one side I tore and inked with gold then tucked the opposite side of the manufacturer strip before adding it to a mint cardstock which I gutted and used some for the first mat on the photo.

Thanks for stopping by again, I hope I have inspired you to pull out one of those precious sheets you are keeping for that one photo. If you have used all yours up then pop in to see Janine in store or as I do go to The Mad Scrapper  and look while enjoying a cuppa. Janine has fresh stock coming in every week so there is bound to be something to catch you eye.

Sue.

Supply List:

Tea & Tranquility COORDINATING CARDSTOCK BUNDLE 

Chicken Wire Panel 

Pastel Flowers - Blue 

Mini Flowers - Black/White Tones 

Lotus Paper Flowers - Ice Blue 

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Mowed Lawn 

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Peeled Paint 

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Broken China 

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Chipped Sapphire 

Mini Hot Glue Sticks 

FOAM MOUNTS - STRIPS 

Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Pad - clear for Embossing 

Ranger Embossing Powder - Gold 

LIQUITEX BASICS ACRYLIC - Cerulean Blue Hue

LIQUITEX BASICS ACRYLIC - Gold 

GOLD PEARLS 

CHANTILLY PEARLS 

Boho Soul paper-Brave Spirit. - Uniquely Creative

Gold Foil Titles - Coca Vanilla Studios

Be Fearless stamp, stencil and die collection. Pink Fresh Studio

Oh Happy Days

 Hi,

Today you find me sharing over at The Mad Scrapper Blog this vacation layout.    I'm using beautiful papers and cut outs from Uniquely Creative from their Oh So Lovely Collection. This collection includes sheets which have cut outs printed on one side the other is patterned and I have cut out the two frames from one of these.

I started with tangerine from the coordinating cardstock pack (these packs a must have, they afford you so much more scope)  then I trimmed down the gingham to 111/2 distressed the edges and added it to it. The central paper I first fussy cut the top floral swag away and trimmed the rest using postal edge scissors to 9  inches. I readded it using foam strips.

A closer look here as well as the other 3 cut outs I placed down with a piece of card under. I had already decided where the frames would go.

Here is a closer look at one fussy cut frame with extra flowers and a butterfly added.

And here is the other frame with the title which I added foam tape under for dimension another butterfly and some tiny flowers finish off the layout.

Thanks for stopping by today, do go check out the shop if you can if not then do as I do and grab a coffee and visit The Mad Scrapper 

Sue.

Supply List:

OH SO LOVELY 12 X 12 COORDINATING CARDSTOCK BUNDLE 

Oh So Lovely - Oh Happy Days Paper 

Oh So Lovely - Oh Hello There Paper 

OH SO LOVELY CREATIVE CUTS 

Oh So Lovely - Oh My Darling Paper 

FOAM MOUNTS - STRIPS 

Thankful

 Hello,

Today I am sharing a layout I made for my friend who had a photo shoot for her birthday and one of the many photographs she chose was this of her two children. I have made it for The Mad Scrapper Blog as all the papers came from Janine in her store.

As always I've gathered what I think I may use and there is a list at the bottom. This layout uses quite a bit of stash busting because as I am sure you are the same as me I can't throw out half sheets or pretty fussy cut flowers.

I am following a sketch which I spotted on Facebook and I have added it at the bottom. I started with a white sheet and covered the lefthand side with torn sheets in similar shades. I also added a couple of stitched circles and some smooches of distress ink.

I added some vintage 49 and market rubons in yellow at opposite corners as well as a butterfly.

Here you can see the butterfly along with a cluster of Cocoa Vanilla flowers, some hearts and the journaling.

This next photo shows the larger cluster and the title which is from Uniquely Creative, I also raised it on foam strips. To finish off I added some navy rhinestones and pale blue pearls.

Here is the sketch I followed and if ever you get stuck checkout Facebook groups and you definitely find something that suits your photograph.

Thanks for stopping by today I hope I have inspired you to try a sketch. For supply's pop in the see Janine or go to The Mad Scrapper  

Sue.

Supply List:

Bazzill Mono White Canvas Cardstock 12x12 UK 

Distress Ink Pad - Prize Ribbon 

FOAM MOUNTS - STRIPS 

Mini Hot Glue Sticks 

DEW DROP HEART STICKERS - LUMINOUS 

LIGHT BLUE PEARLS 

NAVY RHINESTONES 

CRYSTAL RHINESTONES 

Papers were from Maja Designs, 49 and market and cocoa vanilla you may have some left in your stash too.

Happy Anniversary

 Hi,

I'm joining in today with August 2026 Challenge: Beautiful Backgrounds  over on the Pinkfresh blog. As it says the challenge is to make the most of a background, however it is also a anything goes challenge. Each month the give a theme, a colour selection or the option of anything goes. 

This time around I have made a background using a Dusty Attic stencil because I knew I was making a anniversary card and I didn't have anything from Pinkfresh to use. I did however use their inks to do it.

As you can see I then used the Magnolias stamp set to create my focal image. I stamped and embossed in gold before inking with the same colours as I used for the background but with the addition of the darker shades then I cut it out using the coordinating dies. I did cut out another set for stability.

The large floral is lifted above the rest with some dimensionals and then to finish off I added some gold gems and some tiny green flower gem.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you like what you see.

Sue.