INTERNATIONAL GUEST DESIGNER #5 - RIKKA KOVASIN

Hi again,

When I am looking for different Guests to play along with our challenges, I am always blown away at the enthusiasm of our International Guests.  Our little Australian Scrapbooking Blog is not something that I think comes up on many International Scrapbookers radars and they are always keen to play along. (Thankfully I haven't had a knock back yet.  Touch wood)  This month was no exception.  Today I am so happy to introduce you to RIIKKA KOVASIN.

Riikka is a Finnish mixed media influenced crafter. She lives in Helsinki, the capital of Finland with her husband and two daughters. What she creates the most during a year is layouts, but she also enjoys tremendously creating altered pieces and canvases. You can find her from her blog, Paperiliitin, but also from other social media sources like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. I will add all the links after her layout if you would like to check out more of her work and follow her.  Here is what Rikka had to say.

"Hi there! I’m honored to guest here at Scrap the Girls! Thank you so much Krisy for asking me! Most of my pages are in fact of girls as I’m a mother of two girls!

I was inspired by the horizontal lines in the sketch and mimicked the plank-looking pattern of the background paper with the stripes – they create a balancing element to the otherwise quite horizontal design. I also cut a couple of banners and placed them underneath the photo like they are in the sketch.

The topic of the page are my two girls. In the photo they are playing with a big wooden horse in Häme castle this summer. We went there for a little summer trip and both of the little ones enjoyed the exhibition and the old building very much.

If you want to see how the page was created, I taped a video for you! If you like it, I hope you’ll subscribe my channel at YouTube.

Thank you once again and see you!"

Video link:  https://youtu.be/Dou-SkUtQOg

Here is Riikka's Layout.

 Oh and check out the details...

If you want to check out more of Rikka's stuff (which I highly recommend), here are all the links.

Blog: http://paperiliitin.blogspot.fi/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Paperiliitin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperiliitin/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paperiliitin

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PaperiliitinRiikka

Make sure you link up your layouts and remember that if you don't have a blog you can  load them to the Facebook Wall.  Everyone will be considered.


Krisy xx

HOME GROWN GUEST DESIGNER #5 | RACHEL DUTKO

This months Home Grown Guest designer is a lady I have watched develop a sense of style that is one to be noticed.  I was so surprised when she announced not very long ago that she finally had a layout published in Scrapbooking Memories Magazine.  How it hadn't happened sooner?  I just don't know! Please join me in welcoming Rachel Dutko to Scrap the Girls this month to play along with our sketch.

"Hi! My name is Rachel Dutko and I live in Adelaide with my husband and our 2 young boys.

I first started scrapbooking about 10 years ago, but after a big break I rediscovered it with a life-changing passion about 3 years ago. I love the fact that scrapbooking allows me to express my creativity and document my precious memories at the same time. I'm lucky enough to have had a career in the television industry for the past 15 years, and I am in my craft space most nights for some 'me' time after the daily demands of work and family.

I am currently on the Design Teams for 'Scrap The Boys' and 'Scrapbooking Top 50 Australia' challenge blogs, as well as the Paper Flourish Kit Club.

I have been published in Jot Magazine and Scrapbooking Memories (including the cover).

I really like using mixed media, texture, and learning new techniques and just having fun. 

I'm thrilled and honoured to be this month's Home Grown Guest Designer, thanks Scrap The Girls for having me!"

Here is Rachel's layout.

Close ups

 Thank you Rachel for playing along.  You have such a way with patterned papers.

Have you linked up your take on this month's sketch yet.  Remember if you don't have a blog you can always load it to the Facebook page.

Have you checked out this months sponsor Flutterby Designs yet?  There is a brand new release called Mad About You that I am sure you will love.  Check it out here.

I will be back within the week with this months International Guest Designer.  She always WOW's me with her creations.  As a bonus there is a process video too.  I can't wait to share it with you.

Krisy xxx

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER - OCTOBER WINNER ANNOUNCED

Hi everyone,

This is my favourite part of the month - announcing last months winner.  Last months entries were down in numbers but the quality was extremely high.

October's Moodboard winner of the Green and Purple moodboard is Jasmine Shea.
Here is Jasmine's Layout:

You can check out Jasmines blog here.

Jasmine if you would like to message me via the Scrap the Girls Facebook page I will pass on your Colour Blast Code.

Thank you again to Colour Blast for Sponsoring us last month.  I hope you all have seen the new product release from Colour Blast....GESSO!  If not head over to their Facebook page and check it out.

Have you had a look at this months challenge yet?  If not - go do it! Here is the information.

Remember our Design Team call closes at the end of this month so if you haven't already make sure you get your application in.  You have nothing to lose!  For more information check out the Facebook page or blog post for details.

I can't wait to see what you all come up with this month for the sketch.

Krisy
xx

NOVEMBER SKETCH CHALLENGE

Hi Lovelies.

Christmas is sneaking up but I hope that you still have time to play along with our challenges over the Silly Season.  This month, we have kept it simple and have a sketch that Rikki and I collaborated on....

Here is the Design Team Inspiration:

Amanda

Anita

AJ

Krisy

Michelle 

Rikki

Tania

Mandy

Lucie

Tammy

Audrey

This months prize is a $20 gift voucher for the Flutterby Designs Store.  Make sure you check it out.  There is a new collection available and it includes some awesome new stuff. Oh, and the new website is pretty awesome.  You can also check out the Flutterby Designs Blog for some scrappy inspiration.

Have you submitted your application to join our Team in 2017.  Check out the blog post or Facebook page for all the details.  You have until the end of this month to apply.

One more thing, did you know we are on Instagram?

Make sure you head over and like us.  Deedee Catron from UmWowStudio has kindly agreed to supply a random giveaway prize when our Instagram reaches 500 followers.

I can't wait to see what you all come up with for this month.  Don't forget you can link up via the link up on the blog or just share it on the Facebook page.

Krisy xx