'Game On' by Sarah Rosse

Good morning all, Sarah here with another layout using the So Rad collection by Simple Stories. For this layout I used a piece of the 100lb heavyweight cardstock, available in store and stitched it onto the background of a piece of patterned paper from the So Rad collection. Using a stencil from my stash, I sprayed Lindy's Stamp Gang spray in T-Bird Turquoise to create the background. The turquoise matched some of the colours in the patterned paper, so was ideal!

This photo is of my nephew and son playing a car game on the xbox. The photo was snapped by my mum when she last bought my newphew to visit our new home. I like the perspective of the back of their heads - shows the intensity of the game they were playing (they were too busy to look around at the camera perhaps).

The rest of this layout was embellished using cut aparts pieces, die cuts and stickers from the So Rad collection. The photo is matted on a printed acetate piece that came with the collection. I just love the colours in it and how the background can still be seen through parts of the photo mat. The game controllers are so cute! The black one was a die cut and the white one I cut out from a piece of the paper in the collection. The stickers were from the So Rad sticker sheet and just finished off the layout perfectly - It even has some of the strange sayings my son comes out with like "sup bro?" and "gamer for LYF".
Here are some close up shots;

Thanks again for popping by to check out my layout....I just love the So Rad collection and I'm sure you will too! Check it out in store at www.shopandcrop.com.au. Until next time....

'Awesome' by Sarah Rosse

Hello Shop and Crop fans, Sarah here with another layout using the Simple Stories 'So Rad' collection. This collection is awesome! The papers could be used for any type of layout and it comes with lots of cut-aparts, hence why I have completed a pocket scrapbooking layout for you today.

These photos were from my son's basketball team grand final last year. To maintain the privacy of the other children, I have put a piece of white paper over his team mates photo, however you get the idea, with the team photo being in the middle of the page. The 'So Rad' collection has some sport themed stickers and die cuts, such as basketball, football and soccor. It also has game themed papers, stickers and die cuts that you will see more of in next weeks blog post, so stayed tuned.

With this Project Life sleeve, the 2x2 cut apart squares fitted perfectly and provided a nice base to add some of the die cuts and stickers. I backed a number of the 4x6 photos on to other cut aparts cards that come with the collection and embellished them with stickers.

As you can see, I layered a number of the die cut pieces (the shoe, the Awesome title and arrows)on the outside of the pocket - this creates some interest to the page and allows die cuts that are a little larger or that would span over a number of pockets to be included without having to cut them. I also outlined the die cuts and cards with a black marker on completion.
Here are some close up shots;

I hope you enjoyed this layout and be sure to check out this fantastic Simple Stories paper range in store at www.shopandcrop.com.au

Caution: Extreme Awesome by Elisa Ablett

Hi Shop and Croppers,

Elisa here from the design team with a second layout using the awesome boy collection from Simple Stories called 'So Rad'.

Such an awesome collection for all boy layouts. Loads of papers and elements to use!

This time around i wanted to add a few more mixed media touches to my layout, including adding Colour Blast Dusty Charcoal texture paste and splatters of Tangareen Dream and Deep Water Colour Blast Shimmer Sprays.

Here are some links to the shop

Shop and Crop Scrapbooking So Rad Collection

Shop and Crop Scrapbooking Colour Blast Products

Here are some close ups for the extra detail!

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.

Elisa xx

Awesome - By Elisa Ablett

Hi Crafters,

Elisa here from the design team with a last minute, after Christmas, oh heck i'm running late blog post!! You know what i'm talking about 😉😉

I wanted to share with you the awesome Boy paper collection pack from Simple Stories called 'So Rad'. It is filled to the brim with papers, element pieces, stickers and bonus transparency overlays.

Available now from Shop and Crop Scrapbooking, if you use the code EA5 you can get a discount on your next online shop!!

Here is one of the layouts I have created with just a few elements of this pack with loads of left overs!

I will be back in the New Year with another layout featuring this awesome boy collection, not just for the younger males in our lives but also excellent for the teenagers as well with gaming and sports elements. Happy New Years everyone.

Here are some close ups of the details of the elements from the paper collection pack. I chose the number photo transparency and cut it up and stapled it too my page for a great feature. Plus a touch of mixed media with some splatters of Colour Blast.

Here are some of the products used and available from Shop and Crop Scrapbooking.

Simple Stories - So Rad Collection

Colour Blast Shimmer Spray in Deep Water and Tangareen Dream

Heavy Weight White Cardstock

Thanks for stopping by the blog today xx