"Fairytale Night" Layout for Scrap Around The World

Hello all!  So here I am back again with my take on the lovely new 

Scrap Around The World mood board by our dear Design Team 

member from The Netherlands - Amy Voorthuis.

I recently received some of the Time Traveller collection from Prima 

via sweet Svetlana Austin from Colorful Memories right here in South Africa. 

 For the main Prima collections I buy them online to receive them really fast

 but for the later 'mid-season' ones like Time Traveller & Seashore this year,

 I like to support Sveta HERE as she has great prices & exceptional service ♥

I left this layout to the last minute, which is not like me, but I just didn't know

 which way to go with the mood board because I am not at all a fairy person.

  However, as I still had some photos from my son's finals dance at school last

 year, they seemed appropriate to use & so I had a starting point...

I started of course with my background.  I began with gesso.  Always a safe 

way to go!  Then I added some stencilling using gelatos, then some stamping

 with Prima & 7 Dots Studio Stamps, then I brushed over with some metallic

 glazes, some more stamping & some gelato shading.  Mixed media work

 really has no set order - it's kind of like cooking a hearty stew.  You just

 keep adding until it looks/tastes (in the case of the stew that is!) right...

What I have learnt over the years is that less is more & restraint

 is a sign of artistic maturity.  It is very difficult not to keep loading 

it on... Less is definitely more although of course layering is essential!!

Apart from my mediums I added some gold lacy tulle from Webster's
Pages {a few years back but I love it!} Some fine tulle {from the 

Haberdashery store years ago...} & some gauze that I misted up in a

Dusty Pink colour.  The butterflies are handmade (but not by me LOL).

Due to my recent (ongoing!) destashing process I have uncovered some interesting

 old stash hidden deep within those drawers of mine... including some lovely embossed 

metal  frames from #whoknowswhere.com & rubbed them over with some glitter glaze.

And there you have it!  Come & play along with us this month won't you?

I am over-the-moon happy with our progress at SATW.  Things are going

so well for us there & it is a joy & a pleasure to be in charge of such a

 remarkable selection of artists who inspire me constantly.

And what can you WIN?!?

1ST PRIZE

 $50 worth of AWESOME STAMPS from Darkroom Door 

Darkroom Door is owned by photographer Rachel Greig &  graphic designer 
Stewart Yule, who combine their talents to design a unique range of rubber

 stamps & papercraft products suitable for card making, scrapbooking, invitations, 

collage, mixed media & altered art. As the name suggests, Darkroom Door

 products have a strong photographic element in their design.

Rubber Stamp set Brush Strokes & Frame Stamp Emulsion.

Check out the Darkroom Door website to see their full product 

range along with a gallery full of projects and ideas!

Blog: http://www.rachelgreig.typepad.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rachelgreig

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/rachelgreig/

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

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/rachelgreig

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2ND PRIZE

$40 worth of product from 7Dots Studio in the form

of 2 stunning product collections as shown

 PLUS 2 CHIPBOARD PACKS!

7 Dots Studio was born from dreams & for dreams. 

We are a European scrapbooking manufacturer of high 

quality scrapbooking products – papers, stickers, die-cuts,

 collage sheets, 6x6 pads, collection kits &chipboards. 

Quality of our products is our top priority. 

Our collections are created by amazingly talented artists - 

from clean, graphic designs to mixed-media, grungy collage look. 

What you can always be sure of are high quality & thickness of our papers, 

which makes them work perfectly with all kinds of media.

 Among our products you will find also clear stamp sets coordinating 

with our collections to make them even more interesting & versatile.

We are amazingly happy & feel very blessed to see how much

 our products are loved by crafters & artists around the world!

If you would like to see more awesome inspiration from 

our design team please visit our blog or Facebook fan page.

Blog/website: http://7dotsstudio.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7DotsStudio

Twitter: https://twitter.com/7DotsStudio

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/7dotsstudio

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3RD PRIZE

$30 worth of Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays, as well as 

some pretty chipboard sponsored by 

SCRAPS OF ELEGANCE KIT CLUB!

Scraps of Darkness & Scraps of Elegance are monthly scrapbook kit clubs 

that cater to scrapbookers who are looking for an alternative to what other kit 

clubs offer.Our kits are designed for artists who wish to take scrapbooking to a

 level beyond. We strive to include the latest & greatest items on the market

 that will enable you to create not "just a layout", but a work of art.

Please also check out the inspiration from our design team on the shop's blog!
You can also find us on Facebook & Pinterest & YouTube - let's connect!
Our tutorials you can find here!
Store: http://store.scrapsofdarkness.com
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Community / Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness

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4TH PRIZE

$20 worth of NEW RELEASE  2Crafty Chipboard!

 See their awesome new products just released HERE!

2Crafty Chipboard is an Australian owned & operated manufacturer & wholesaler 

of laser cut chipboard products, located in Sydney, Australia.  We have been

 in operation since October 2006 & have more than 1 000 designs on offer.

We pride ourselves on quality products that are versatile & up to date with 

market trends, as well as offering unbeatable customer service, 

with quick turnaround of jobs large & small.

We are happy to quote on personalised jobs, whether it be a single title for a 
customer, or large jobs for retreats, classes etc.  If you are a retail business 

& would like to stock our range of unique products, please contact us

 for more information.  Please see further details on our blog!

Image depicts a sampling of 2Crafty's latest products & is for illustration 

purposes only. Prizewinner will receive an awesome selection 

of 2Crafty Chipboard to the value of their prize.

 Blog: http://www.2craftychipboard.blogspot.com.au/
Website: http://www.2crafty.com.au/

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5TH PRIZE

$15 gift card from The Flying Unicorn Online Store!

Flying Unicorn...Your Passion. Your Art. 

Their on line store has an incredible selection of products for all paper crafting 

artists. Their Kit of the Month is filled with the latest & greatest ~ including 

an off-the-page project to keep your creative muse flowing!

Be sure to check out the Flying Unicorn forums, a hot & happening place 

which includes monthly challenges, tips, techniques & friendships that last!

They also have a blog &  Facebook page where you can find loads of inspiration!

store: www.flyingunicornstore.com

Forums: www.flyingunicornforums.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Flying-Unicorn/120928447946596

Blog: www.flyingunicornblog.com

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RANDOM PRIZE

$25 worth of Green Tara products & flowers!

Green Tara are an Australian based company & are importers 

& wholesalers of fine handmade & milled mulberry papers,beautiful ribbons,

both fabric & paper flowers, washi tape, etc. They are continually adding to

 their collections of high quality products & provide papers with rich colours, 

wonderful textures & beautiful patterns!

Image depicts a sampling of Green Tara's latest products & is for illustration

 purposes only. Prizewinner will receive an awesome selection of Green Tara 

products worth $30.

Blog:  http://www.greentara1.blogspot.com.au/
Website:  http://www.greentara.com.au/home.php

ALL OUR PRIZES ALWAYS INCLUDE FREE INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE!!

The deadline for this challenge is  TUESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2014.

We can't WAIT to see what you all come up with based on this

gorgeous mood board!  REMEMBER TO LEAVE A COMMENT

FOR OUR FABULOSO DESIGN TEAM LADIES!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR MUCH APPRECIATED VISIT!