Laura Rumble - Crafter

As part of my Guest Designer spot with Counterfeit Kit Club I also get to participate in their Scrapbook Day celebrations.  There is tonnes going on over the weekend so pop over and have a peep - oh, and there are prizes!!! So chuffed with this layout - it is SO me!  I took inspiration from this video .  So if Corrie's 'thing' is stamping and embossing, or adding pretty embellishments, my 'thing' is definitely ribbon.  So I made this layout inspired by Corrie... It is titled Cuddles - These were the first cuddles my cousins had with my nephew. I went to town with ribbon!! It is a layout that screams out to be touched!  Full of texture and movement. I'd say 95% of the ribbons I used come from Crafty Ribbons .  If there is anything in particular you'd like more information on just ask! It's nothing like the original except for the rainbow colours, and that is brilliant!  You can take inspiration from things without copyin...

I love it when you see something (a card, a layout, a painting... anything really) and just get so inspired you want to do your take on it right away.  Unfortunately I couldn't because I was on holiday.  So I made notes of what was in my head and stored them away for when I got home - and then this happened: I'd seen Corrie Jones video on youtube ( watch ) and loved it.  It's from a set of videos giving tips and pushing you creatively to try new things.  The layout, for me, was amazing and in need of lifting!  (Not an uncommon thought when I see Corrie's layouts!!)  I wanted to do it 'male' though and this photo of Dad and Myrtle on holiday seemed the perfect fit. I used goodies from paperchase, washi tape, a random pin thing, my trusty stapler, and a sprinkling of sparkly brads and stickers. Also continuing my drive to use the rubbish that I keep because I will use it one day I added a bit of red wire that I had kept.  (Why o...