Hoppy Easter | SciFi Scrapper | Sketch

Hi everyone, Emma Marie here today sharing my May layout.

Each month we have a different theme or prompt to work with, and in May we're working with sketches!

This is the sketch I used to create my layout. It's a 12x12 sketch, but I adapted it to the 9x12 size I typically work in.

I created a mixed media background to match the sketch, using some Distress Mist and Color Shine in Cracked Pistachio and Butter respectively. I also decided to add some gold texture paste to the layout, using a stencil from Hip Kit, to add a bit more dimension and interest to the layout.

The majority of this layout is made using my Felicity Jane kit. I loved how the colours went perfectly with the mists I had picked out, and featured those traditional colours we tend to associate with Easter.

The sketch included a tag, which I decided to add at the top of my layout as it fit better there with my vertical photo. I made the tag out of plain cardstock, and then added washi tape to add that decorative touch. It's a black and white washi so doesn't overpower the layout, but adds an extra layer of visual interest.  I also added several rubber embellishments to the page. These are some of my favourite things to use, so I was really happy to be able to get some rubber phrases and hearts down on to the layout.

For the most part I feel I kept pretty close to the sketch. I did however add a smaller embellishment cluster to the top right of the page to help fill in some of the dead space at the top of the layout. I used some scraps of patterned paper as well as some more of the washi tape to help tie the two parts of the layout together, and then lightly embellished. 

This was a fun layout to create! The photo doesn't really have a 'story' to it, which is why there isn't any journalling, but sometimes it's nice to just create for the enjoyment, without a deeper purpose behind it. :)

If you'd like to watch my process video, you can do so below. Have a great day!

Tell me a story... | SciFi Scrapper | Sewing

Hi everyone, Emma Marie (SciFi Scrapper) here today to share with you my latest layout for the UK Scrap Addicts!

This month are focus has been on stitching of all kinds, and I decided to use that on a layout about Mother's Day and the flowers I'd given my mum. I'd picked up the most amazing bunch of tulips for her, but they went through quite the journey before they made it to her. This layout focuses on her receiving the flowers and them looking lovely. The facing pocket page will be all about the reality of the situation and how they were somewhat battered and bruised by the time she received them.

I decided for my layout to do some watercolour tulips, and then hand stitch all around them to add detail. The stems I did in a subtle green that wasn't too overpowering, and the flowers I did in white, so that the watercolour could really shine.

I also used some wood veneer butterflies I've had in my stash for years. I was really glad to finally get them on a layout and love how they look with the flowers. They came as one piece so I did have to cut them apart, but I don't think you can really tell, and I think they look better scattered about the layout rather than in one solid piece.

Towards the end of making this layout I decided that it didn't look quite finished. I decided to do a running stitch around the edge of the layout in white, which not only helped make the layout feel more complete, but also gave me a handy spot for my journalling.

Make sure to pop over to our YouTube Channel to watch my process video of how I made this layout. :)

Love Tonight | SciFi Scrapper | Multiple Photos

Hi everyone, Emma here and today I'm sharing this layout I created, both on YouTube and the blog.

Each month we have one or two prompts/themes. This month one of them is 'multiple photos', which I loved. I often make multiple photo layouts, but it'd been quite a while since I'd last done one so I was happy to have this 'push' to get me creating them again!

I decided to make a layout about my Valentine's Day, and chose three photos to include. None of the photos feature me, but tell the story of my evening.

For Valentines I'd decided to take my self out on a little 'dinner and movie' date, and so my photos are of my cinema ticket, a still from the film and a photo of my meal. When I use several photos on a Project Life layout, I tend to cluster the photos together. This is because 9x12 offers less room than a 12x12 page and scattering them too far apart can make the layout feel cluttered to me - I like to keep mine feeling light and airy where possible.

When creating this layout I mainly used Crate Paper's 'Hello Love' collection, with a little Maggie Holmes thrown in. What better collection to use on a Valentine's layout?

When picking my supplies, I tried to keep away from anything too themey or romantic in the collection, and instead picked out some lovely florals and wood grain to use. I wanted something a little more elegant and less cutesy.

One of the little touches I love on the layout are the little cream flowers. These are actually beads from Tiger. They do several colours and are perfect as a finishing embellishment!

If you'd like to watch the YouTube video where I share a little more about my process you can click here or watch below.