Unique - Tomorrow's Memories

Hi everyone!  Today I'm sharing a layout I created for Tomorrow's Memories using some new papers from Authentique called "Spirited".  I don't often create Halloween themed pages... but these papers are just fabulous and were perfect for this unscrapped pic of me from last year's "Nightmare Before Christmas" themed crop at Tomorrow's!

I've used some tulle to create a ruffle behind some of the paper layers, it softens the stark contrast of the spots against the lace patterned paper.  Once the paper layers were in place I've added all my flower clusters and some charms.  Some charms were silver, others brass... so to tie them all together everything got a lick of gesso, just using a dry brush technique.

Afterwards, to grunge up the white gesso I dabbed it with some Prima Color Bloom in Storm Cloud and Precious Stone.

Authentique Spirited Patterned Paper, Gesso, Prima Color Bloom Sprays, Tulle, Charms and Flowers are all available instore at Tomorrow's Memories!!  Why not follow them on Facebook to keep up to date with all their offers, newsletter links and special tidbits that happen from time to time!

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Sweet Child - Tomorrow's Memories

Hi again lovelies!  I have a layout to share with you that I've created for Tomorrow's Memories.  Today I'm showcasing some of the gorgeous new butterfly charms that are in stock now, as well as some new chipboard from My Creative Wings.

The beautiful young lady here is the daughter of my friend Natasha.  She's such a sweet child and growing so fast as they do.  She's changed so much already from the time I met her, I imagine she'll be so different again by the time I get back to the states!

So, there were 3 different butterfly charms used for this layout.  I adore them all but the twin layer one is stunning.  I treated the chipboard swirls and the charms similarly.  Both were spray painted with flat white acrylic paint and let dry.  Next they were coloured with alcohol ink.  On the chipboard I blended the colours together with a blender pen, whereas the metal I gave it another spray of paint, which toned the colours down.  As a final touch I dusted them all with glitter.

The "sweet" chippy is from Dusty Attic, this one was treated a little differently as I wanted the colours to stand out a little more from the subtle background.  It was spray painted white, then inked with Stormy & Peridot Mix'd Media Inx.  This too was dusted with glitter once dry.

The lovely flowers were dry brushed with white gesso to tone them back a little more, creating a lovely pastel bouquet!

Thanks for visiting today.

  

You can see this layout in at Tomorrow's Memories.  They also always have fabulous stocks of charms, in all kinds of designs... so there will be something that is just right for your project.

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"Always" - Class Layout... Tomorrow's Memories

Hi everyone!

This is my next class at Tomorrow's Memories, using stunning new Be-YOU-tiful papers from Kaisercraft.   I love the bold vibrant tones and patterns of this rage, but have created this simple layout to show those who shy away from using bright bold colours and patterns how they can still use them without feeling overwhelmed!  You will also learn to create your own handmade paper ruffle, use layers of papers and even dye a trim to perfectly match your layout.

This class is this Saturday, 5th July from 10:30 and costs only $23.50 and there are only a few spaces left!

To book in, call Tomorrow's Memories on 9279 2183.

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Sneaky Peeks...

I just have some little sneaky's of what I've been working on over the weekend for Tomorrow's Memories.  I had a migraine Thursday and Friday... finally it started receding Saturday... so I took it easy and scrapped the weekend away between naps - got to love it when something bad turns into something so much fun!

This first is from a layout I created for the take home kits. These offer fabulous value for money as they contain just the elements you need, without being over-charged for full packets of things you may not need or use again!  This one was also set as a challenge amongst the DT to create using mostly paper like our DT Member Louise Beerens does.  What she can do with just a couple of sheets of paper is amazing, she's truly talented!

Pop into Tomorrow's Memories regularly and check out what kits are available, as these are strictly liminted and ever changing.

This next one is for an upcoming class and was lots of fun to create.  At first I chose these gorgeous Kaisercraft Dream Big papers for the colours alone, and was delighted at how versatile the design was {and so so pretty with the butterflies and doily shapes}!  It's a fun, happy layout with a couple of not so messy techniques using gesso and loads of layering!

 

Dare to Dream

This one goes back to my vintage grungy style... with an iddy SteamPunk twist!  And like all grungy work, it has a wonderful messy technique I'll be sharing with you as well as lots of  layering, fussy cutting and distressing.

 Carpe Diem

Class schedules are available online HERE or you could email them HERE to sign up for Tomorrow's Memories Newsletter to keep informed of upcoming class schedules so you can book your spot before they sell out!

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Mis and Mich

I created this the other day... lotsa yummies that I found at Tomorrow's Memories!   Love love love that blue/grey toned range from Kaiser - it's called Forget Me Not.  I had originally grabbed this to do a layout of my mother, because that's her fave flower... but used it to scrap Mich and I instead because added with all those earthy tones it was just us!   Missing this gorgeous girl... we just never get to spend enough IRL time together... thank heavens for modern technology that allows us to chat every day!

I've created a ruffle.. .because I can, and they're my fave and I love them!

The butterfly is a wood one from Kaiser, I inked it with some Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink {I know, don't fall over... I think it's the first time I've picked it up since I discovered Donna's Mix'd Media Inx}, and then added a little crackle accent to glue some glitter, and then coated the whole shebang with crackle accents.. love the finish!

The crochet trim is Kaiser as well... it comes with a few on a card, I think I've used about half a pack in this layout alone, tucking it in here and there, creating the ruffle and tying bows with it also.

Thanks for popping by!  Take care of you...

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at Tomorrow's Memories

Come and join Tomorrow's Memories for their Biggest Morning Tea on Saturday 18th May @ 11am. 

This is always an amazing day... lots of yummies, lots of laughs with the fun auction, always loads of fabulous items {creative as well as various other things}.  Please come along and join in on the day, the $10 donation goes straight to the Cancer Council as well as every cent earned from the Auction itself.  It's a cause that is close to so many of our hearts and the Cancer Council deserve every cent we can spare, they offer such amazing support and kindness to those in need.

Bookings are now open, call Tomorrow's Memories on 9279 2183.  Only $10 to join in and you get a delicious home baked morning tea and a paddle number to join in the auction!

Tomorrow's Memories

(08) 9279 2183

31 Old Perth Road, Bassendean

DT Callout at Tomorrow's Memories

The best scrapbook shop around is having a DT Call... I love working with these wonderful women, they are generous and understanding, loads of fun and always give us such wonderful creative freedom.  They are passionate about the industry and the shop is about to celebrate it's 8th Birthday, for a scrap shop these days to have been open that long... they're obviously doing it all the right way!

I urge you to apply if you're looking for a wonderful opportunity!

Here's the deets:

Tomorrow's Memories are in search of a dynamic new Design Team. If you think you would make a great addition to our Tomorrow's Memories Family we'd love to hear from you.

Application Details:

Please email the following information to the DT Co-ordinator info@tomorrowsmemories.com.au:

Name
Email
Postal Address
Contact Telephone
Blog Link
Current & Past Design Teams
Link to any active galleries
Please submit photos of 3 projects (do not need to be new projects)

Design Team Requirements:

Blog
Facebook account or willing to open one
6 month contract
Create one project per month (layout, off the page, set of 3 cards)
Create one sample per month to be used as a Tomorrow's Memories Project Pack
Create a one off 8 x 10 self portrait canvas for Tomorrow's Memories Design Team Wall of Fame
Ability to take great photos (we need to see the projects look fabulous online)
Will be required to submit the HTML code for your projects for our blog

Please make sure before applying that any existing commitments with other DTs will not conflict with this design team position.

Design Team Benefits:

Receive exciting and current product to play with.
Receive a Tomorrow's Memories Design Team Starter Pack.
Receive a generous discount in store at Tomorrow's Memories.
Will receive an official Tomorrow's Memories Design Team Badge for your blog.
Be part of an inspirational scrapbooking family.

When submitting:

The subject of the email should be DT Call 2013 - Name (i.e. DT Call 2013 - Stephanie Meyers)

All Applicants will receive a confirmation email to let you know we have received your application.

Applications close Tuesday 30th April 2013.

Successful applicants will be announced Saturday 18th May 2013, in store at Tomorrow's Memories, during our annual birthday event.

Local and International Applications are welcome.

Tea for Two Class with Finnabair

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Last Saturday, I got to meet and play with Finnabair... such a wonderful talent!  What made it better was she's so 'real', down to earth and really easy to approach and talk to.  Tomorrow's Memories hosted 2 classes with her, this is my layout from one of them... I adore it, totally!  It's got all her techniques with 'me' thrown in there, and that's the beauty of her teaching style, you create your OWN layout, not a copy of hers.  It was truly an honour to learn from her and I know I'll use the little snippets I picked up again and again.

My favourite quote from her was actually one I use - "more is more"... and if you think you might have enough, add more again LOL, love it!  

Another brilliant thing is she's not all "about the product"... it's obvious when she's passionate about something she is using, but she encourages you to create your own embellishments, alter things you buy to create your own, grab bits of trinkets and put them together, mix up your substrates... I just LOVE the feeling of freedom she offers.

So what did I learn... quite a few little things that will add just that little bit extra to my creations {I hope} in the future, most importantly I learned how I can load up my page with all the things I love and yet still create that feeling of space, even fit in some journalling if inclined.  But you know, so what if I don't... for me scrapping is also about having some fun, and creating this way was FUN!!

Sigh... I just love these grungy clusters.   Really hoping to try for a girly girl version of the same techniques, wish me luck!

Darren's Creative Studio - Tomorrow's Memories

I have had these snaps of Darren's little creative zone for a while, wanting to scrap them but just needing the right papers.  Tomorrow's Memories had the perfect papers just waiting for me, Prima's new Craftsman Collection!  As soon as I saw them I knew they'd be perfect.  

Teamed up with Dusty Attic's Cogs it all came together perfectly, love that!

The chipboard was lightly inked with Mix'd Media Inx, just Truffle and Patina - these inks are so easy to work with, they are so perfect for blending.  

I also inked the paper edges with the Truffle Ink to grunge it all up that little more.

I added some stitching in hemp twine, I wanted something rougher and man styled so I sewed it so the back of the stitches show, such a cool look for these grungier layouts.  

The only other embellishment it needed was a strip of Green Tara Coloured Jute ribbon {not all ribbons are girly} and it was done - simple and uncluttered, with that fabulous paper doing all the work!

Thanks for visiting, take care and


Products used {stock available through Tomorrow's Memories are in bold}:

Patterned Paper:
Prima Craftsman Collection -Tool of the Trade, Mechanic, Gear Up

Chipboard:
Dusty Attic Jumbo Cogs
Dusty Attic Cogs 2
Dusty Attic Bookman ABC Set

Ink:
Clearsnap Mix'd Media Inx - Truffle, Patina

Punches:
Martha Stewart Flourish Lace

Other:
Green Tara 25mm Coloured Jute Ribbon - Camel
Hemp Twine
Dymo Label Maker

Little Miss - Tomorrow's Memories

Hi everyone...

I've created this for Tomorrow's Memories, using the brand new BoBunny "Little Miss" papers they have in store now.  It's such a beautiful range with gorgeous patterns and colours, from creams to greens to pinks!!

The Dusty Attic Small Leafy Stems were just right for the natural tones of the papers.

Some handmade flowers adding to the natural feel...

Gauze tied into bows...

And some lovely coloured jute ribbon...

 Thanks for visiting, take care and be true to you!

Products used:

Patterned Paper:
BoBunny - Little Miss {Hannah, Gracie}

Chipboard:
Dusty Attic Leafy Stem #3 Small

Flowers:
Green Tara Roses
Prima

Pearls:
Zva Creative

Ink:
Clearsnap Mix'd Media Inx {Mossy, Truffle}

Medium:
White Acryclic Paint
Inkssentials Crackle Accents

Punches:
Martha Stewart - Swirling Lace, Doily Lace, Cherish, Double Arches

Dies:
Spellbinders Rose Creations
Spellbinders Fancy Tags 3

Tools/Machines:
Spellbinders Grand Calibur

Other:
Green Tara Coloured Jute
Gauze, Manilla Shipping Tag
Zutter Corrugated Board
Melissa Frances Mica Flakes
DMC Embroidery Thread

Adhesive:
2/S Tape
Helmar Tiger Grip

Within

I have created this for Tomorrow's Memories using the new G45 Kraft Reflections papers... oh my goodness, I'm in lust!  I love earthy tones and simply love love love this!  Look at that PP in the background {Bed of Roses}, I think that will have to become a new all time fave!!

These papers have almost gone, like in a day... BUT there's more on the way {oh darn, I wasn't going to share that so there would be more for ME, silly Mis}!

loving bows right now, my own and especially the pre-made iddy ones from Green Tara..

a handmade flower using a Spellbinder's Grand Peony Creations die by Donna Salazar {my dies are being hammered lately, LOVE them}...

and an iddy bit of wonderful raw Dusty Attic chipboard, this fancy trim #4 had the perfect pattern for this layout...

Thanks for visiting, take care and

Products Used:

 

Patterned Paper:
Graphic 45 - Kraft Reflections - Bed of Roses
Graphic 45 - Kraft Reflections - Glimpses of Paris

{currently available from Tomorrow's Memories}
Cardstock - Red & Kraft

Chipboard:
Dusty Attic Fancy Trim #4

Flowers:
Green Tara Roses

Green Tara Leaves
Prima, Other

Bling:
ZVA Crystal Swirls, Lines

Colour:
Tim Holtz Distress Stains - Fired Brick, Picket Fence

Punches:
Martha Stewart - Swirling Lace

Dies:
Spellbinders - Grand Peony Creations

Tools/Machines:
Spellbinders - Grand Calibur

Other:
Vintage Crochet/Lace Panel
Crocheted Doily
Feather

Green Tara Coloured Jute Trim

Ribbon 

Green Tara Bows
Green Tara Red/Gold Bead Stem
Websters Chipboard Sticker Buttons
7 Gypsies Label Sticker
Trinkets

Little Yellow Bicycle Pins

Adhesive:
Helmar Tiger Grip
Helmar Scrap Dots

Harmony

These are the sublime new papers from Little Yellow Bicycle, called "Saturday's". It's one of those ranges that is so versatile - it's double sided, has a lovely texture on one side and really was so lovely to work with!!  They are currently in store at Tomorrow's Memories, and I think they'll sell pretty quickly!  And you can see this IRL there too!

I chose to scrap the kids... my son and god-daughter.  It's one of her self portraits and just captures them as they are {ie no adults in the car}!  Kel being his loopy self, her trying not to laugh at him... each on very different paths, but together they create a simple harmony.

hand crocheted doilies... and a handmade flower...

pretty trims and stick pins...

and lovely Dusty Attic chipboard...

Thanks for visiting, take care and

Products used:

Patterned Paper:

Little Yellow Bicycle – Saturdays {available at Tomorrow's Memories}

American Crafts Cardstock – Light Kraft

Zutter Corrugated Board

Chipboard:

Dusty Attic Foliage

Dusty Attic Typewriter ABC Set

Dusty Attic Decorative 6x4 Frame Set

Flowers:

Green Tara Roses

Prima

Ink:

Clearsnap Mix’d Media Inx Re-Inker - Denim

Colour:

Clearsnap Smooch Spritz – Olive Vine, Ice Rink, River Mossy

Medium:

Jo Sonya Acrylic Paint – Unbleached Titanium

Punches:

Martha Stewart Punches – Cherish, Swirling Lace

Dies:

Spellbinders Rose Creations Die

Tools/Machines:

Spellbinders Grand Calibur

Other:

Little Yellow Bicycle Pins

Tim Holtz Tissue Tape

Maya Road Trim

Crochet Doilies

Gauze

Carolee’s Alpha Stickers

DMC Thread

Adhesive:

Helmar Tiger Grip

Helmar Scrap Dots

2/S Tape