Surf & Sand

Surf & Sand...

I just love this photo of my eldest daughter Shannon that was taken on the beach in Knysna last December and I decided to play around a little bit by myself after I did a class with Patricia Basson a few weeks ago, and Patricia opened up a whole new world of scrapping for me.

For a while now, I had lost my passion for my hobby and so I decided that I needed time for me and what I used to find so much joy in and that is when I started playing around to create this layout.

In this layout I used Blue Fern Sea Cottage patterned paper and then made my own flowers etc using my favorite designer of all times Silhouette cutting files...you ask who well Teresa Collins of course.  I just love her designs and her and couldn't wait to use her cutting files on this layout.

Now the colours didn't match so I changed the colours of the print and cut file to match my paper and this is made very easy by simply using the paint bucket icon.

Now I think I need to go play some more...don't you.

Gosh...has it been that long

Wow, I can't believe it has been that long since I last posted on my blog.

To be honest, I can't give an exact reason but lets just say "LIFE HAPPENED"...

Let me start by posting pictures of my upcoming class tomorrow at Beautiful Scrapbooks.  It's not too late to book but be sure to call 011 425-4817.

We will be doing 1 off the page project which consists of a Canvas and 2 single page layouts.

Both the Canvas and the double page layouts have techniques on them.  

We will be playing with water colour paint to create our background on the canvas.

Snippets of my canvas using water colour paint, texture paste, die cuts, chipboard, flowers and more.

I loved playing with the water colour, its my new favorite and if you join us I am sure I can convert you.

This is the 1st single page layout we will be playing with.  We will be using texture paste in a few different ways to create an eye catching background.

We will also use chipboard and All-purpose inks to colour the chipboard. 

2nd Single page that we will be doing tomorrow. This layout is using the new Fabscraps Fairy range.  

Yes, yes ... I know ... fussy cutting...but the end result is amazing.  

This layout also goes to show that you can use the beautiful paper we have to create our own embellishments.

Time flies....

Good morning all, on this freezing morning in Benoni.  -4 ouch, we are so not used to this weather I cant wait for Summer to shows it head.

I decided to post a few layouts that I have done this year to warm us all up and to get those creative minds going, hoping that this will warm us all up.

Beach layout using My Minds Eye paper created for a class at Trodat SA

Using the same layout above, I created another layout using Bobunny Happy Tails Collection and Celebr8 Chipboard

Single page layout created using a sketch of my beautiful daughter Tyler.  This page is jam packed with Prima flowers

My absolute favorite designer Teresa Collins.  I just love her papers, this layout was created for a good friends wedding photos, which were added later.  

Crazy about the bush

Time flies when you having fun....after an awesome week away at the beach with my family and running around with my girls doing some shopping and pampering, I managed to do my next kit which is all about the bush.....

I am sure you will be excited just as much as I am.

This kit will be delivered to Beautiful Scrapbooks soon and I already have orders coming in, so if you want to secure your kit, please contact Steph on 011 425-4817 or steph@beautifulscrapbooks.co.za NOW :-)

Life is brighter when you laugh

How true is this heading....it really does make a huge difference in your life, when you laugh....happiness and laughter really is the best medicine.

Today I want to share snippets of my latest kit with you using "Owners Choice" paper.  Owners Choice isn't the brand but rather a person.  Every now and then Debi or Steph will ask the teachers to do layouts using end of range papers and speaking for myself I pull my nose up, but hey I need to learn that these often turn out to be layouts I actually enjoy doing....but that's between you and me I wouldn't tell them...LOL

With this layout I scrapped my sister-in-law's 40th birthday which was held at the Westcliff.  We had a high tea which was simply amazing. 

I used my new toy - Martha Stewart Circle edge punch on this layout and I can really recommend this tool being one of those have to have tools in your stash.  Fun and so easy to use.

OK enough talking now here are the snippets of the layout using a Let's Scrap Sketch.

Life is Brighter when you laugh by Liane Van Harn using a sketch from Let's Scrap

Life is Brighter when you laugh by Liane Van Harn using a sketch from Let's Scrap

This kit will be delivered later today if all goes according to plan, just doing notes :-)

Happy Scrapping
Liane

Happiness is sand between your toes Kit

I'm, excited to share my latest scrapbooking kit that will be delivered to Beautiful Scrapbooks this afternoon. 

To book your kit be sure to call Steph or Debi on 011 425-4817 to secure yours.  Alternatively you can email them on steph@beautifulscrapbooks.co.za or debbie@beautifulscrapbooks.co.za

On this layout I used photo's of my youngest daughter Tyler and her friend Tiffy waiting for the wave to come and exploring caves in Umdloti.  Just love watching Tyler playing in the wave....the expression of a child says it all.

I have no doubt you will enjoy putting this layout together .... I did :-) 

Happiness is sand between your toes by Liane Van Harn

Happiness is sand between your toes by Liane Van Harn

Place to go! >>>> ready to go!

Notes are done and dusted...at the printer as we speak and delivery/collection for orders start tomorrow.  If you are interested in this kit, please contact the following shops or studio's to secure your kit.

Kit comes prepacked, with detailed notes and colour pictures.

Gravity of Love design - 083 734 5272 "Amber"
Scrap & Chat - 083 556 2796 "Chris"

Place to go! by Liane Van Harn

Happy Scrapping
Liane