Laura Rumble - Crafter

I recently found some old photos of my granma and wow, it felt like finding treasure! For this layout I tried a new way of spreading paint on my page - it's easier for you to watch than me try and explain it! The flowers are part of the Bed Of Roses cut file from Pretty My Page cut on some Jillibean Soup patterned paper.  The leaves were painted with left over paint I had mixed up.  With no pot to put it back in to it was destined for the bin but I just can't bring myself to throw paint away.  I'd much rather doodle something with it and then toss that if it doesn't work out. The butterflies are from Bramble Fox and inspired the colour scheme.  I'm really enjoying working with plum-purple and teals.  I've always been a cheerleader for yellow, especially mustard yellow. Enamel dots were the perfect way to bring a few more touches of teal and green to the page. And I added three copper paperclips.  I would like to have added a bit...

I made a scrapbook sketch ( here ) a while ago that had a load of labels and banners on it.  I'd thought at the time that this concept would work quite well for a card too.  I now make card sketches too ( follow here so you don't miss any! ) and it was time for a bit more label love! I had a good old rummage through my entire stamp stash pulling out any set that had something that might work.  Most of the label stamps are from Skull And Cross Buns Planner Banners set along with one freebie that came with a magazine and one larger stamp from StickerKitten's Mermazing set. The sentiments came from various Skull and Cross Buns, StickerKitten, W+9 and Feed Your Craft stamp sets.  (Ask if you want to know where a specific stamp came from!)  For inks I went neutral on one card with various warm greys from Altenew mixed with Faded Jeans.  On the other I went Cracked Pistachio because it's my favourite! I popped the blue banner up on foam ...

I've been stamping and scrapping up a storm at Beads Buttons and Birds HQ! I've recently got my hands on some more clear stmap sets from Skull and Cross Buns.  I love that new-stamp-set-full-of-inspiration feeling! The patterned paper is from Cooca Vanilla. This next layout is made with stamped labels.  These may be my new favourite thing! I've also used a selection of Skull and Cross Buns stencils in the background. Enamel dots and Distress Oxides from Pretty My Page. Thanks for looking!

Pretty My Page have this fab cut file ... and it's available as a download or a pre-cut option for those who don't have machines. It such an awesome file that you don't really need to do much beside add photos - instant scrapping if you like!  I added some distress oxide ink behind the cut outs, added my photos and then couldn't bring myself to cover anything up! I just added a small tag with the details and called it done.  It's one of my favourites at the moment.  Here's the video:

I used to have wax crayons as a kid.  I don't remember them being quite this much fun though... You can watch me playing here: Here is the finished layout... I left the rest of the layout pretty simple so the focus could be shared between the photo and the background. I used a sparkly silver acrylic piece as my title.  This 'Shining Star' is one of the acrylic embellishments that Skull And Cross Buns currently have on offer.  Check them out here . I'm off to see what other childhood favourites I can rediscover! Thanks for stopping by!

I was very excited to be asked to design some sketches for Lottie Loves Paper ,  a fab UK scrapbook kit club.  The first one is up in their Facebook community as a challenge with a £15 prize for the winner.  Here is the sketch and my take on it... The bird in the photo is Lurkey the Turkey and I am in love with her!  Seriously, I want a pet turkey now... the budgie wouldn't mind sharing, I'm certain of it!!  (She genuinely tutted as I typed that...) The ink and tulle are from my stash, sequins from SpiegelMom Scraps and the rest are from Lottie Loves Paper's June kit.  They are from the Pretty Little Studio collection by Zinia called Sunny Memories.  I stuck to the sketch pretty faithfully - when I drew up the sketch I knew what I wanted my finished layout to look like! I used my sewing machine to make giant scalloped frills from tulle and filled them with sequins. Here is the process video... Thanks for stopping b...

Hi guys! I'm back with another layout using Zinia 's Sunny Memories for Pretty Little Studio. The starting point for this layout was the gorgeous deep magenta colour that features in the collection.   I pulled out a 3x4 card, a 4x6 clear card, a banner piece and some labels.   I used my craft knife to carefully cut around part of the design on the 3x4 card so my photo could slide underneath.   I decided early in that staples would feature heavily in my design.   I often hide my staples underneath layers but this time I wanted them showing.   As I got further in I realised my stapler didn’t have the required reach so I added the staples first and then used tape or glue to attach the pieces where I wanted them. My favourite thing to do with acetate is layer things both beneath and on top of it, and to use dimensional adhesive to add some height.   I hid the majority of the dimensional adhesive behind the photo and flower but d...

This layout was made with an old and new theme, we were then asked to throw in a bit of gold too. I've used a new stencil from Skull and Cross Buns and some old die cut frames. My touches of gold come in the form of a label and a foiled banner.  I really enjoyed making this one even if the photo is a little bit cringey!

I adore this cut file from Pretty My Page ... The layout had to be fairly simple to let the cut file shine. I backed it with a pink-peach paper from Cocoa Vanilla, which was spritzed with Peachy Keen Shimmerz to knock the pink back slightly. Sequins are from SpiegelMom Scraps and are called Peach Canna Lily.  Lace snippets from Crafty Ribbons. Here is the video:

Now I've started working with More Than Words from Cocoa Vanilla I just can't stop!  I love this collection! I've combined the blues, greys and yellows with watercolour for this layout. I added a fair bit of sewing.  I worked on watercolour paper and it's not always great at accepting glue... easily solved by using the sewing machine!! I love how the watercolour granulated.  I went for enamel dots instead of sequins - don't worry... I'm not turning my back on sequins for long! I included a journalling pocket to hold a tag/PL card. You can watch it all come together here Thanks for stopping by!

This week at SpiegelMom Scraps we are scraplifting Kat Benjamin .  I found a layout I loved and set to work... As Kat is a member of Pretty Little Studios design team it made sense to pull a few of my PLS goodies out too!  I have used some labels, alpha tiles and printed acetate. The grey patterned paper is from Pink Fresh and I have been hoarding it!! I added a few felt hearts and some Honour Guard sequins from SpiegelMom's. And finished it off with the perfect flair from Bramble Fox! Thanks for looking!