Gallery Pick ~ Jane H

Each month on our Facebook chat, we host the albums for the monthly and Cybercrop challenges. There is such a great wealth of inspiration in those albums I wanted to pick some scrapbooker's pages to share each week.

This weeks Gallery Pick is Jane H. How sweet and girly is this cute page by Jane. It's just perfect for her photos and the design is spot on! Love it. Thanks for the inspiration Jane!

Gallery Pick ~ Leanne B

Each month on our Facebook chat, we host the albums for the monthly and Cybercrop challenges. There is such a great wealth of inspiration in those albums I wanted to pick some scrapbooker's pages to share each week.

This weeks Gallery Pick is Leanne B. I am just loving these stunning pages from Leanne in our gallery- the designs and colour schemes are totally inspiring! Thanks for sharing Leanne.

Tuesday Tip: Christmas in the mail

Each year I make this scrapbook page in January. I use a square punch to punch out cute parts of this years Christmas cards. I mount them on a 11x11in piece of card- and then mount that on a 12x12- leaving the top open to create a pocket.

I slot into the pocket all the Christmas letters, photos and sweet notes we have received in the mail over the holiday season.

I embellish the page with Christmas Postage stamps and any little pop-up pieces from the cards- then each year I add the same title and the year.

Gallery Pick ~ Dawn M

Each month on our Facebook chat, we host the albums for the monthly and Cybercrop challenges. There is such a great wealth of inspiration in those albums I wanted to pick some scrapbooker's pages to share each week.

This weeks Gallery Pick is Dawn M. I am loving Dawn's background and all her layered and torn papers- it's just 'lovely'! Thanks Dawn.

Design Team for 2020

Today we are welcoming a new member to our Design Team for 2020.

...but first  I  would like to thank everyone who expressed an interest in joining us, the decision was very difficult as there were so many fabulous crafters to choose from.


So now let's introduce our new team member...

Robyn Leeanne 

My name is RobynLeeanne and I have been scrapbooking on and off for many years but only got serious with it about 2yrs ago. 

I live in Mandurah WA and am married with 3 adult children and 9 grandchildren, which gives me plenty of photos to scrap.

I love to create and inspire others to create.

I love to try all sorts of crafts so don't be surprised to see something different every now and then.

I look forward to inspiring you to have a go,  whatever level you are! 

Robyn will start her term with us Jan 2020, and we are happy to have Gypsy stay on with us for another term! 

Gallery Pick ~ Debra W

Each month on our Facebook chat, we host the albums for the monthly and Cybercrop challenges. There is such a great wealth of inspiration in those albums I wanted to pick some scrapbooker's pages to share each week.

This weeks Gallery Pick is Debra W. How beautiful is this colour scheme. Such a cute photo too- thanks for the inspiration Debra!

December Challenges

We have come to our last monthly challenge for the year!

I hope you have enjoyed our challenges thought the year, and we look forward to bringing to new one's next year! 

Challenge 1 - Use Gold -  in any way you wish!

I've used the AC Glitter card with die-cuts and as a layer.  With lovely white and gold paper from Kaisercraft, an older range that suited last years Christmas colours perfectly!
I will have more photos up in our gallery soon!

Challenge 2 - Use a shape repeatedly on your layout.

 
 I have gone with squares- but you could use any shape you wanted. You must have at least six on your page- have fun with it.

Challenge Rules

Please upload your entries to our Inlinkz link up, or to the album in our Private Facebook Chat Group by 11.55pm 31th December 2019 to be eligible for the prize.

Albums - Here
Chat Page - Here

The prize is by random draw.

· International entries are welcome, however, due to international postage cost, a Creative Design Spot will be offered along with a little surprise in the post.

Australia residents, this month’s prize is a mixed paper/embellishment pack

Have fun and please share with your scrappy friends!
Mystical Team

Gallery Pick ~ Karen B

Each month on our Facebook chat, we host the albums for the monthly and Cybercrop challenges. There is such a great wealth of inspiration in those albums I wanted to pick some scrapbooker's pages to share each week.

This weeks Gallery Pick is Karen B. I love these pages Karen- thanks heaps for sharing with us!

Gallery Pick ~ Debra B

Each month on our Facebook chat, we host the albums for the monthly and Cybercrop challenges. There is such a great wealth of inspiration in those albums I wanted to pick some scrapbooker's pages to share each week.

This weeks Gallery Pick is Debra B. Debra has been on such a roll lately making and sharing so many sweet pages- Thanks Debra for inspiring us!

Saturday Inspiration

Some Cyber Crop Inspiration- Ten LO's from the web with Hidden Journalling and Ten with Lists!

1. On a tag, hidden in a bag...

https://gluestickgirl.typepad.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. On a CD or DVD is a great way to add longer stories and details...( just be aware this technology won't be around forever)...

https://www.bhg.com/crafts/scrapbooking/techniques/journaling/scrapbook-pages-with-hidden-journaling/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Slip a journalling or Index Card down behind some photos- embellish it as part of your page design...

https://bellablvd.typepad.com/bella_blvd/2019/10/friends-layout-with-a-fun-hidden-journal.html

4. Hinge a flip-up piece over your journaling...

https://www.cocoadaisy.com/

5. Add an envelope to you LO and slip your journalling inside...

6. Make a Card from a 4x6 Journalling Card...

7. Make a spinner wheel using a brad in the centre...

www.bhg.com

 8. Use magnets to create a removable cover for your journalling...

https://www.heidiswapp.com/instagram-layout-with-hidden-journaling/

9. Make a fold-out booklet or pamphlet...

 

https://felicityjane.com/blogs/felicity-jane/interactive-layout-with-hidden-journaling-kathleen-graumuller

10. Hinge a photo up and write behind it...

www.bhg.com

1. Make a list of the parts of your day...

feedly.com/e/TfPTgr-L

2. Make a list of significant dates...

http://debbiehodge.com/2013/10/6-ways-to-embellish-scrapbook-pages-with-a-series-cluster/

3. Write a list about yourself or someone significant...

https://abeautifulmess.com/2015/04/scrapbook-sunday-10-random-facts-about-me.html

 4. List the places you have lived...

http://katiethecreativelady.com/blog/2015/7/1/looking-for-some-scrapbook-inspiration

5. Use numbers to highlight a list...

http://debbiehodge.com/2013/01/ideas-for-scrapbook-pages-about-round-ups/

6. Make your list a feature of your page design...

https://lisadickinson.typepad.com/gettin_by/2008/05/since-its-the-e.html

7. Make a list of numbers over a period of time or significant event...

https://aliedwards.com/2016/06/ae-digital-creative-team-read-digital-story-kit

8. Make a 'Currently' list to reflect what's happening in your or someone elses life right now...

https://www.studiocalico.com/sign-in

9. Write a list about your travels...

http://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=406960&title=to-travel-is-to-live&cat=500

10. Write a list of gratitudes...

http://blog.basicgrey.com/?p=1126

Bonus ideas...
# If you're a list maker- scrapbook one of your lists.
# Make a page about your bucket list.
# List significant events and happenings for a 'Year in review page'.
# Make a number list... 36 things about me at 36... 10 things I love about being... My top 20 all time favourite...

November CC-

Welcome to our last Cyber Crop for the year!

I know it's old, and it's been said a million times, but I can't believe how fast this year has flown by!!  Another reason to make sure you add journaling to your pages, we say we're going to remember, but the time fly's by and before you know it you have forgotten that cute this your child/husband/wife said or did, or the details of a family event fade from memory...

We have 3 challenges for you based on adding a bit more journaling to your page other than the standard name date.

Challenge 1 - Hidden Journaling.
Create a page with hidden journaling, sometimes you want to remember some details but don't necessarily want everyone to be able to read it.  This is where hidden journaling is perfect!

For my page, I've made a tag that sits behind the photo.

I've used the gorgeous 3 Quarter Designs papers - Vintage Daze.  These papers are lovely and thick, perfect for any mixed media you wanted to use!
I've painted the chipboard with Kaisercraft Paint - Mocha, with touches of white and Pinecone Ink
Gauze and Mulberry flowers - Green Tara petal and elements from the paper kit make up my cluster.


Challenge 2 - Sketch with Journaling points

Challenge 3 - Write a list

Create a page that has some sort of list- is can be as long or as short as you want. My page has a list of my son's favourite books in 2013. 

 Supplies used: Bazzil White Cardstock, Colour Blast Love and Grace ~ Adele, Cocoa Vanilla- Happiness ~ Die Cut Titles, and Midnight ~ Chipboard Pieces, Wood Heart and Star Embellishments, Pink Paislee- Indigo and Ivy- Phrases- Expressions, and Tim Holtz Distress Ink Fired Brick.


Have fun and please share with your scrappy friends...


Due date Sunday,1st December - Midnight

Upload your challenge entry to the Galleries on our Mystical Scrapbooks Facebook Chat Page.

Our chat is private and if you haven't yet joined us we'd love to have you. If you have any trouble joining please email to me, Donna, with your name and or a link to your Facebook profile and I will send you an invite.

We will be giving away 1 gift voucher valued at $20.00 and each entry receives 1 ticket into the draw.....each challenge you do, gives you an extra ticket in the draw!

We will also have a surprise prize!! Our DT members will choose their favourite over-all layout and I will send that lucky person a surprise in the mail.

Happy Scrapping
Mystical Team

New in Store: Art Alchemy Metallic Waxes

New in store recently, are these wonderful metallic waxes from Finnabair's Art Alchemy for Prima. With 16 lush colours and metallic finishes, I found it hard to choose... and even then I went back a second time to grab- just one more. :-)

These waxes can be used to colour just about anything and will look just as good on a dark surface as they will on a light one. The finish looks like a bright metallic lustre.

• Really awesome for colouring chipboard, or collage pieces- you can apply direct to the item or paint it first for different effects. 
• Once it has dried it is permanent. 
• Apply multiple colours to create a patina or aged look. 
• Use lighter colours for highlights 
• Use darker colours to give the effect of shadows. 
• Use it on the edges of your pages, photos, or journal cards. 
• Change the colour of embellishments to suit your page 
• Apply with a brush or just use your fingers... not particularly messy so a great way to get into mixed media without too much clean-up!

I've linked some videos at the end of this post so you

 

As well as the above colours we also have; Aged Brass, Bronze Age, Rich Copper, Rose Gold and Vintage Gold. Each offering their own special effects and highlights. 

Here are some projects from Finnabairs Blog to show how the waxes appear on projects...

Finally check out these videos on Youtube which give some basic information on the what and how of this interesting and striking product:

Finnabair x Michaels: Introduction Waxes

Beginner Mixed Media Tags with Finnabair

Mixed Media Tags With Finnabair Art Alchemy Waxes by Keren Tamir

Find the waxes in the store here!