~ Oh So Lovely! ~

On my return from London I found the most gorgeous kit from Like For Ever full of Crate Paper Wonder collection. I have found this collection so inspirational. I have managed to creat 3 layouts that I'm really pleased with.

The papers really worked well with a couple of my photos from a trip to Vietnam a few years ago. I'm desperately trying to finish this album.

Whilst in Vietnam we did a cookery class. We made lots of lovely food, including these gorgeous summer spring rolls. The kit had some cute puffy stickers which aren't really my style but look really sweet on the layouts. I love how the kit makes you use things you wouldn't normally buy.

Whilst cruising down the Mekong Delta during our trip we stopped off at a lovely hotel for lunch. It had gorgeous gardens that we were able to walk round. There was also traditional items for us to pose with. I fussy cut all the flowers out from one of the patterned papers.

I'm completely amazed at how a collection can create completely different types of layouts. This is so cute. Oscar spends most of his evenings laid on my knee snoozing. I love the cat related embellishments in this collection. They are cute and not over the top.

Happy Crafting!

Terri

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~ Best ever orange juice ~

Good morning! This is another page using a photo from last years holiday to Tunisia. I love these travel inspired papers but don't have much left now so I have added layers to a Kraft card stock which has been splattered with white mist.

Every time I have been to Tunisia one of the favourite things I enjoy is the freshly squeezed orange juice. During this trip we were also able to have strawberry juice too which was amazing! 

It's very sad to see what happened in Tunisia earlier in the year. I have always felt very safe and found the majority of Tunisians to be friendly and helpful. My thoughts go to those innocent Tunisians who are going to be affected by the lack of tourism there this summer.

Happy Crafting!

Terri

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~ Choose Joy ~

Wow, what a beautiful day! It really feels like summer might have arrived. I'm still ploughing my way through the large pile of Photos from our trip to India. This page has been made using the Pinkfresh Studios Happy Things collection. I received these in the July Like For Ever kit.

I used gelatos on a white card stock background to create a colour wash effect. 

The photo is of an offering that Hindu's give to the god being worshipped at their chosen temple. Throughout India you can see these being sold outside temples. Religion is such a massive thing in India and different religions generally manage to live harmoniously together.

I'm trying to get my draft room in check as it's rather messy at the moment. I recently purchased an ikea Raskog trolley which I need to fill. 

Happy Crafting!

Terri

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~ Stick It Down - August Challenge ~

The August Stick It Down sketch challenge has been set! Head over and join us. I can't wait to see your interpretation.

Here is my layout using this months sketch:

This layout documents the super cute fox we saw on the edge of the Sahara. During our travels we saw a few of these as pets being used to make money for people by tourists taking photos. This one was with a group of men but they didn't attempt to get money from us.

Again I have used my love of layers to draw focus to the photos.

Happy Crafting!

Terri

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~ Hello cutie! ~

Good morning!

Well my original plan was to share this layout with you last week but unfortunately it was rather hectic! 

Friday we travelled to Warrington to watch Leeds Rhinos play in the challenge cup semi final via a cheeky few hours at Quarry Bank for a picnic.

So now I'm here sat in the hairdressers blogging away. I'm usually here a good few hours getting my highlights done. This time I'm getting ready for my friends wedding on Friday where I'm a bridesmaid.

This layout is using up the last of my Like For Ever March kit. I loved all these papers. These are very much my favourite colours and style.

I had lots a small bits of patterned paper left so I used them to create a tile effect background on Kraft cardstock. I love using Kraft. It is probably my favourite background as it is so versatile.

This photo is another from the Water Aid charity ball we attended in March. I love getting dressed up once in a while.

Hopefully I should be back early next week with some more layouts to show you.

Happy Crafting!

Terri

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