Memories Captured Scrapbook Layout

Hi all

So another scrapbook layout to share with you all today :), this one is another of my late Grandad and it does have the same photograph on as the last layout but this layout is two photographs of him.

Here is the layout 

The reason I chose to use his army photograph again is because I wanted to do a layout of him in his Army days and then years later.

I love both of these photographs of him, and they fit so well together especially on the paper I used which is a Scrapberry paper, behind each photo I have used a another paper sorry I don't remember the name of it, I tore the edges to give it a a bit of texture and added some ephemera peaking out from behind each photograph. To finish the layout off I added the Memories Captured chipboard piece.

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Love Scrapbook Layout

Hello Crafters

My next layout to share with you all is a standard 12 x 12 layout and this one features a photograph or my late Grandad when served in the army in the 1940's 

Here is my layout

Close up of the wording at the bottom of the page 

I always knew my Grandad was in the army and he drove the tanks but I never knew there were any photographs of him in his uniform etc, until we had to empty my Nan and Grandad's house a couple of years ago, I was going though some old photograph's and came across this one and another which I have yet to do a layout of, I have not used the original's but scanned them in and re-printed them.

I kept this layout pretty simple as I wanted the photograph to tell the story, I think my Grandad was only in his early twenties in this photo.

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Our Boy Scrapbook Layout

Morning/Afternoon/Evening all 

I am sharing with you al y second 6 x 12 layout with you all and this one is all bout me, my hubby to be and our pooch Prince.

Here is the layout 

Our boy is such a softy, he loves his cuddles, kisses and snuggling in to go to sleep we couldn't ask for a better dog, doesn't have a vicious bone in his body he prefers to lick you t death than anything else hehe. Prince has been with us sine he was 6 years old he is now 15 years old and still doing well although a lot slower than he used to be and loosing his sight :( BUT that has not changed him in the slightest.

Prince is my shadow, he knows when I am not well, he knows when I am due a bad Fibromyalgia flare and more, he has never been trained to be a service dog or anything along those lines but the bound we have is amazing and he just knows and all he wants to do is keep me warm and relaxed.

For this layout I used the following:

Thickers

13 Arts - His and Hers 

Docrafts - Folkland (used to back my photo's)

Stickers from my stash 

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Best Day Ever Layout

Hey All

Today I have a scrapbook Layout to share with you all, but this one is a 6 x 12 layout and is the first one I have ever done at this size and have to admit really enjoyed it.

Here it is 

I love how this turned out, the picture is my Niece when she was born, so of cause the title of the page had to be Best Day Ever.

For this layout I used Papers from First Edition -  It's A Girl I also used the stickers and cut apart from this collection, the main backing paper is one from Simply Creative - Stargazer and to finish the page off I have used some Flair from The Scrap Lab, the flair reads " Oh Deer I Love You So"

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

My Little Mermaid

Hey Hey 

Yes you guessed it my third and final scrapbook layout I did at my local crop is being shared with you all today.

This layout was so much fun to do and here it is 

My Adorable Little Mermaid

I just had to do a layout using this picture my Brother sent me of my Niece in the Mermaid Tail Blanket I made for her (yes I crochet too :) ). Looks like little miss is saying "Not another picture Daddy?? What are you doing to me?"

She looks so cute, I have been asked to make another but a bit bigger for her so I reckon once its done I will get another picture sent over of her in that one hehe.

I have used the Dream Big Collection for this layout .

Here is a close up of a quote I included on the layout, this quote is so so true... 

I love how colourful the layout is and how well it matches the photo.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

First Cuddles Scrapbook Layout

Today I have another Scrapbook Layout to share with you all, this is another layout I completed while at my local monthly crop.

This layout is one of my most precious memories as it is of me and my beautiful baby niece having our first cuddles. (Lots more cuddles to come for my little munchkin and me)

This layout was created by using a piece of white 12 x 12 card stock and a page out of the 8 x 8 paper pad called It's A Girl, I fussy cut each hexagon out of the page and arranged it onto my white card stock piece until I was happy.

After this was done and all stuck down I then began to back my photo onto another page out of the paper pack and then onto a beautiful piece of purple polka dot foiled paper from another paper pad and stuck it all done, Finally I added some embellishments around the photo, added the banner in the top left corner and to finish the layout added my title.

Here is some close ups

I hope you have enjoyed seeing this layout and it has given you some inspiration to try something a little different to what you normally do for a scrapbook layout.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Like Father Like Daughter Scrapbook Layout

Hi all

Today I am sharing a 12 x 12 Scrapbook layout with you all which I did while at my local crop.

Here is the one of three layouts I completed on the day (I will be sharing the others will you)

This layout is of my Brother when he was a baby and his daughter (my niece). I can not get over how alike they are, there is no mistaking what so ever who her Daddy is, so of cause I had to title this layout Like Father Like Daughter.

Here is a close up of the title 

When my brother sent me over the collage he put together of himself and his Daughter I knew I had to do a layout with it.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

August Motivation Inspiration

Hi all

Well I can not believe we are in August already which mans it is time for me to share my DT inspiration with you all for this months Motivation Inspiration challenge.

This months 5 prompts which we have to include are as follows:

Bronze 

Floral

Fairytale

Spring

No Title

You can create what ever you like as long as the above prompts are included.... This month I have done another scrapbook layout and here it is

This layout is a very special one as it is a layout of my beautiful adorable Niece who is only 2 months old. She is so tiny as she was born very early... I will be doing more layouts of her some of which will be when she was first born.

So how did I cover the 5 prompts?

Prompt 1. Bronze - I added Bronze Brads one in the top right corner or the photo layers and one in the bottom left.

Prompt 2. Floral - Beautiful flowers either side of the photo

Prompt 3 Fairytale - The papers used are Graphic 45 Fairy Dust, I have fussy cut some toadstools from one of the papers in the collection and also used another paper which is the centre part of the layout which has fairies on.

Prompt 4 Spring - Covered with the flowers and I thin the colours are Spring

Prompt 5 No Title - Not added a Title.

The products I used for this layout are as follows:

March Charmed Cards and Crafts Kit - Graphic 45 Fairy Dust

Double Sided Tape

Foam

Tombow Glue

Trimmer

I hope you love this layout as much as I do and it gives you lots of inspiration, If you would like to join in on this monthly challenge (no prizes just a bit of fun to help your crafty mojo) you can join the Facebook group >>>> HERE <<<<

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Darling Scrapbook Layout

Hi Lovelies

Today I have a scrapbook layout to share with you all which I created while at my local Crop a couple of weeks ago.

This layout is of my beautiful Nan and the photograph which I used is of her when she was in her late teens early 20's, this lady is my world not just my Nan but like a Mum to me.

For this layout I used some elements from the Vintage Charm Kit along with some extra beautiful papers which I purchased from Thompsons Craft Supplies. I also added some ephemera from my own stash.

This layout took me a while as I played around with where everything was going for some time until I was completely satisfied and then I took a picture of it so I would remember where everything went as I stuck each individual piece down.

As you can see on this layout I have included lace, pearls, cheesecloth, wood veneer along with the beautiful ephemera pieces from the kit and my own stash. I added the sewing machine, scissors, ruler, button and spool to the layout as my Nan worked in textiles for many years, she loves flowers and butterflies so this layout really is her.

Once everything as stuck down I finished it off by doing some antique gold ink splatters which I also used as a base behind the photograph which you can see peeking out at the top and on one of the sides.

I have decided that this piece is going to be framed instead of just going into an album.

I hope you have Enjoyed seeing this layout and it has inspired you

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

A Vintage Journey - Get Sentimental

July Motivation Inspiration Layout

Morning all

Today I have a scrapbook layout to share with you all which I have done as part of the monthly challenge over at Motivation Inspiration

This months 5 prompts which have to be used are as follows:

Gold

Glitter

Love

Wood Embellishments

Use Your Scraps

So here is what I came up with

This layout is of me and my hubby to be when we had a random day out in Blackpool, to include the 5 prompts I used: Gold Kaisercraft Ink Spray, Scrap pieces of papers which I layered behind the photo, I used some scrap vellum which has some lovely hearts on, I also used some heart and Love stickers and a love quote cut apart. I then added a key and butterfly wooden embellishent, to finish it all off I added a title using some cork alphabet stickers.

If you would like to take part in this fun challenge you can join the group >>> HERE <<< it is only a bit of fun and something to hep give your mojo a kick when it is lacking. Each month we have 5 prompts to include on our creation. The challenge is kicked off on the 1st of every month by Laura who will share here creation first then on the 2nd week you will see some inspiration from Caroln (Cal) and then the 3rd week I post my inspiration :) 

Hpe to see you over on the group and joining in and I hope my layout gives you some inspiration.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Family Mixed Media

Hello all

Today I thought I would share with you all one of my latest pieces I have been working on and it is something I have wanted to do for a long time.

This mixed media hoop was done a for a fun monthly challenge each month we are given 5 prompts this months prompts are as follows:

Turquoise

Lace

Lilac

Family

Mixed Media

So here is what I have come up with from the above prompts

On this hoop I have used the following products:

White Gesso

Texture Paste

Brick work Stencil (Tim Holtz)

Glass Bead Gel

Turquoise Brusho

White Linen and Crushed Grape Dylusions Ink Sprays

Lace

Wood Veneer Hearts

Laser Cut Wooden Word "Love"

Lilac Embossing Powder

Copper Thread

Micro Beads

Heavy Gel Medium

Ephemera

Prima Alchemy Wax - Amethyst

The photograph I have used as my focal point is of Myself with 2 of my older brothers and my Dad, I printed this picture off on my Canon Selphy.

I love how this has turned out and it will be getting hung up in my craft room (that is if my dad doesn't claim it before I get chance to hang it)

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

DJ Prince

Hey All

Today I have another Scrapbook Layout to share with you all, This layout is of our beautiful pooch Prince.

Yes Prince has headphones on and yes he was singing along, The other half had the wacky idea and we couldn't stop laughing hence the photograph of Prince. 

Now for some close up pictures of the layout

The sentiment fits perfectly to this layout as Prince is a Beautiful dog and sure does have his wacky moments. Prince is only about 7 Years old in the picture he is now the ripe old age of 13 years old, he is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and is my shadow. Such a loving boy and so so gentle but can be rough when its play time with my hubby to be, I try and nope it won't happen he prefers to snuggle up with me and shower me with kisses, well to be honest anyone he knows gets a shower lol. I am sure he forgets how big he is as he tries to sit on my lap which is a big no no so he settles for attached to my side.

He amazes me every day and I wouldn't change my snuggle monster for the world even though he can drive me up the wall at times.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Meeting Chubby Scrapbook Layout

Hello all

Today I wanted to share with you all a 12 x 12 scrapbook layout I have been busy working on and as you may have guessed from the title it is to do with the one and only Chubby Brown.

The picture featured on this layout is of myself and my eldest brother with Roy Chubby Brown. Behind the photo is a tag which I have done some journalling on about the night.

On 28th December 2013 we went to see Chubby Brown Live, which was an amazing night. We had been bought up around Chubby Brown due to my Dad being a massive fan of his. Unfortunately due to my Dad's health he couldn't come with me to watch the show, So me and my Brother went but before going and without my brother knowing, I emailed the theatre explaining about my Dad and his health and so on and asked if it would be possible to meet Chubby before his show. I can honestly say I never in a million years thought we would get that opportunity BUT I got an email back, the theatre had passed on my email to Chubby's manager who spoke with Chubby and he had agreed to meet us. I was sooooo excited so I had to call my brother straight away and yes he was buzzing too.

On the night we were both so nervous in meeting him but Roy was absolutely amazing so welcoming and such a humble down to earth guy. He asked how my Dad was and said he was so sorry to read that my Dad couldn't make it and was happy to be able to meet us on his behalf. I took Chubby's latest DVD at the time with me which was a present for my dad and got it signed he even signed his autobiography for me EEEEEKKK!!

The whole experience was AMAZING! the show was outstanding we enjoyed every single minute of it.

Here is a close up of the picture

On this layout I used the following products:

Coffee Break Designer Series Paper

12 x 12 Crumb Cake Cardstock

Seasons of Cheer Designer Series Paper (Retired)

Tabs For Everything Bundle

Trimmer

Tear & Tape

Tombow

Tim Holtz Small Talk Stickers

Thickers

Such a simple layout but one that holds an amazing memory which had to be done as a scrapbook layout.

Kelly 

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Facing My Fear Memories and More Layout

Today I thought I would share with you all one of my new loves - Memories and More Scrapbook Layout's in a 6x8 album.

This page layout is about when I did a Sponsored Face Your Fears which I organized back in 2013 to raise much needed funds for Staffordshire SANDS, this charity is very close to my heart.

So what was I facing?

My Fear of Spiders!!!!!

I didn't just do the usual face your fear by holding a spider.......... I went to the EXTREME

With the help if the wonderful Dale from Critterish Allsorts and his Chile Rose Tarantula called Fluffy yes you read that right her name was Fluffy!!.... So I bet your sat there thinking ok a tarantula is the going to the EXTREME - Erm nope sorry.

Going to the EXTREME was having Fluffy on my FACE!!!

Here is my layout.

This first page features some of the cards from the Memories and More card pack called Perfect Days. I took this picture before I did any journaling as some information on this layout is private.

This is the reverse side of the layout and on this side as you can see on the big photo at the bottom yes that is me lay on the floor with a Chile Rose Tarantula on my face!!!

The top right hand side includes a small collage of pictures of myself doing the face my fear there is also a picture within the collage of myself with Dale and Kyle who at that time was the Mayor of Kidsgrove and my reward for doing this big challenge was a certificate and cuddles with the beautiful Skittles ( A Skunk). 

On this side of the layout again I used some of the Memories and More Cards from the Perfect Days pack, I have also used some of the beautiful Coffee Cafe DSP papers to back my photographs on.

My wonderful partner even made a video and put it on you tube. So I thought I would include it in this post for you all to see.

Products used:

Basic Black 6 x 8 Album

Variety Pack 6 x 8 Photo Pocket Pages

Perfect Days Card Pack

Coffee Break Designer Series Paper

Tombow Glue

Trimmer.

I hope you have enjoyed looking at this quick layout of one of my biggest achievements. I do have a lot more pictures from doing this so I may have to do a few more layouts with those.

Kelly 

Xx The Crafty Bat xX

Memory Keeping Made Easy

Memory Keeping Made Easy With Memories & More By Stampin' Up!

Do you enjoy memory keeping? Want to try memory keeping for the first time? Then this blog post is the place to be.

Memory Keeping is such an easy and fun way to document those special memories for years to come and this can be made even easier with the amazing Memories & More By Stampin' Up! 

How To Get Started With Pocket Memory Keeping with Stampin' Up!

Step 1: Choose the Album you want to use- choose from 12"x12" size or 6"x8" size.

Step 2: Choose the Pocket Page Protectors to match the album size. Each pack of page protectors contains 12 pocket pages of various layout designs.

Albums, Photo Pocket Pages, and Journaling Pens

Step 3: Choose your Card Kit to go with the theme of your album. Check out the collections below.

Color Theory Memories and More Card Pack

Petal Garden Memories and More Card Pack

Bundle Of Love Memories and More Card Pack

Perfect Days Memories and More Card Pack

Step 4: Choose your photos and add some journaling to complete the pocket scrapbook.

The card packs are also perfect for Card Making too!

So there we have the amazing Memories & More, What do you think to the collection? Will you be adding it to your memory keeping collection? The Memories and More collection is also a great way to get the kids involved in keeping their own memories.

You can find the whole collection in my store >>>> HERE <<<<<

Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration too Spend £45 and over excluding shipping and pick 1 Level 1 Free Product, Spend £90 and over excluding shipping and pick 2 Level 1 Free Products or 1 Level 2 Free Product and so on.... Only Until 31st March 2018.

Kelly

Xx The Crafty Bat xX