Create 10 - Project #10

And so here is my final project of this round of Create 10, a fab little mini book made from just 2 sheets of bazzill. I haven't got round to adding pics yet, but as you can see it's going to be pics of my newly decorated craft room.

I've used up yet more stash for this, namely Cosmo delovely, ancient love elsie stuff (zoe I think?!) and some my little shoebox too.

Huge thank you to Leo for putting on another fabulous set of classes, I've been inspired, had fun, used up lots of stash, chatted to some lovely ladies and seen all their wonderful work - all for just £5 - absolute bargain!

Create 10 - Project#9

Day 9 was all about using up our leftover ribbons with the option of making a cushion or a layout (or both!) unfortunately I didn't have a cushion to decorate (but having seen the finished article think I'll be buying one to have a go!) so went for the layout option.

I went through my vast ribbon stash and pulled out all the short lengths to use up. For the main circle I used this gathered ribbon that I've had knocking around for ages not knowing what to do with it, so pleased to have finally used it!

TFL

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project#8

Project 8 was to do a layout focusing on a special date (a good opportunity to use up all those number stickers you end up left with when you've used the letters!)

I chose 7th March 2000 as my special date as that is when Ash and I shared our first kiss (aww! lol) we never had a proper "first date" or anything so count this as our anniversary. The journalling slides out from under the picture.

The picture was taken at a friend's wedding in May this year - and I'm very impressed just how well the Cosmo Delovely papers match Ash's shirt!

TFL
Lou xx

Create 10 - Project#7

Project 7 was a fab layout using up yet more scraps of paper (woohoo!) clustered embellishments, and a paper cut embellishment - this really took me back to my childhood as I used to love making these, and regularly used to churn out lots of "snowflakes" lol

We also had the option of an extra special prize challenge to make a card using the same techniques, so I whipped up this quick card using up the last of my October Afternoon Detours papers.

TFL

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project#6

For project 6 we had the option of doing a wall hanging made from picture frames or a layout featuring machine stitching.

I opted for the layout as 1) I had no frames and also my craft room is getting a bit full of decorative stuff! and 2) I've never used machine stitching on a layout before so thought I'd give it a go.

Leo's example layout consisted of a large circle made up of small paper circles which was stitched over, but as I was doing a Disney layout (and just to make things difficult for myself!) I decided to make a Mickey mouse head shape!

I first stitched a square of paper to my base card with zig zag stitch, that was fine as it was straight lines!

Then I made a mickey template using a large circle and 2 smaller ones, drew round it onto my layout, positioned my small circles, then drew round it again with pencil and went over it with machine stitching to define the shape.

As you can see it went a wee bit wrong here - curved lines not so easy! lol so mickey has a bit of a pointy ear, but not bad for a first attempt

TFL

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project#5

I have to say I think this is my favourite project so far, was great fun to make and I got to use my all time favourite paper - it's from the Sassafras Nerdy Bird range, could it be any cuter?!

I decided to stick with a crafty theme for my "loves" and "hates", really pleased with the finished result, think this might have to be displayed rather than going in an album!

TFL

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project#4

Yet another lovely project! I adapted this one slightly as I wanted to do a 12x12 layout and also didn't have any fibres so use some trims instead. Not my usual colour scheme by far! But actually really pleased with the finished result

TFL

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project#3

Today's fabulous project was making layered embellies from our left over papers etc, we then had the option to make a wreath or a layout, and me being a glutton for punishment (or just having lots of scraps to use up!) made both!

I've nearly finished day 4 too, so hopefully I'll be caught up soon!

TFL

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project#2

And here's the second one - the idea of this was to use lots of strips with different edges and kind of ruffle them up, but I kept mine flat as I did a 12x12 page, so not much room for ruffling!

This was the perfect opportunity to use up the ton of Sassafras borders I have been hoarding for ages, as well as a few other random strips of paper to break it up a bit and I just love the randomness of all the colours.

TFL

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project#1

So here's my take on the first fabby project - a great layout using up all those little scraps of paper that are far too nice to throw away!
There's a fair mix on here from Sassafras, October Afternoon and My Little Shoebox collections and some other bits from old quirky kits.

TFL

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project #10

So here is my final project of Create 10 - this ingenious little minibook, unfortunately I haven't added any pics yet as my printer is being naughty. This was a great project to use up loads of odds and ends and I love the way it look so intricate but is so easy to make!

Bigs thanks for Leo for all the fabulous projects!

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project #9

I'm so sad that we're nearly at the end of Create 10 (just printed out the final project) as it's been great fun!

This was a good one for me as I'm very much a one photo scrapper normally so it was good to do a multi pic layout. More sassafras again, mainly Sweet Marmalade with a few other bits thrown in for good measure!

Lou x

Create 10 - Project #8

Nearly at the end! Here's my day 8 project which focused on journalling. Leo had suggested to use your own handwriting as some people tend to shy away from this, however, seen as how I always hand write my journalling (cos I'm too lazy to go downstairs and print it out! lol) I decided to do the opposite and print out my journalling.

Have used some Sassafras Woodland Whimsy papers for this one.

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project #7

And here is day 7 - I had great fun with this and decided to do prints of both hands, which was very brave considering I hate getting my hands messy!

Definitely another one to put on display in the craft room methinks!

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project #6

Been on a roll today - just 2 projects to do and I'm all caught up! Here's my take on day 6, loved the cute cloud templates and have kept these to use again!

Day 7 on it's way!

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project #5

Project #5 now done! And papers and pic chosen for project #6 so I'm getting there.

I have to say this was definitely my favourite so far, was great fun going through my stash and picking out all my favourite bits to chuck on the page!

The other bonus is that my craft room has been plastered today and we're off to IKEA tomorrow for furniture, so hopefully I'll be back in there soon!

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project #4

Am slowly catching up with Create 10, have finished day 4 and made a start on day 5.

So here is my Project #4 layout, again I really enjoyed this, particularly making the fabric embellishment and the little dresses!

Hopefully back later with Project #5!

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project #3

I'm a bit behind with Create 10 at the moment, but here is Friday's project.

I was very excited when I found we were creating a cork noticeboard as I'm decorating my craft room at the moment and it will be a nice addition! (Plus I've had a sheet of 12x12 cork in my stash forever!)

I must admit I was a bit naughty for today's project and didn't follow the instructions at all, I just took the noticeboard idea and ran with it. I decided to use up some old Sassafras products and thought this paper from the My Dearest range would make a lovely frame. I cut the middle out leaving a 2in frame and cut round some of the elements to leave them intact then mounted it onto a chipboard frame, then onto the cork (I mounted this onto chipboard too for strength so the whole things is very sturdy!!).

Finally I went to town with the embellishments then added some plaited ribbon to hang it from.

I'm really pleased with how it turned out - hope you like it!

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project #2

Day 2 today of Create 10 and another fab project to work on, I really enjoyed this one, very "me" and I had great fun routing through my stash choosing what bits to use!

Leo also added another little challenge to make a card using a couple of techniques we've learnt so far, so I whipped up this quick card for a friend's birthday on Saturday.

Until tomorrow!

Lou xx

Create 10 - Project #1

And we're off!
Here's my take on the first class, absolutely loved it!! Finally got to grips with my glimmer mists, and loved making the bunting and ribbon roses I decided to use just ribbon rather than do paper ones too, but was too lazy to go and dig out a needle and thread, so secured them with pretty pins instead!

Roll on tomorrow!

Lou xx