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13 december 2013

Scrapbook - My first challenge at Let's Scrap.com

So this was my first challenge ever! 
The Challenge at Let's Scrap was called: "Chipboard Frenzie" - we had to play around with chipboard (a few pieces, not just one) and we could paint, emboss, chalk, distress or cover the pieces. Because I just started scrapping I didn't have much chipboard, but I really wanted to participate so I decided just to go for it...  This is why the letters 'CAMP' are the only chipboard pieces in this lay-out.

The technique I used for covering my chipboard was that I spray-painted the letters with white paint. After that I used Ranger's Distress Crackle Paint (vintage photo) and black acrylic paint to get this old, vintage look. A member of Let's Scrap said the chipboard looked a little like cork. Because you have to work with a lay-out sketch made by Let's Scrap, I choose this one:


These are the materials I started to work with. I used almost everything in the final 
lay-out, except for the bear and the sparkly butterflies. They just didn't seem to fit in:














This is the end result:



Member Michelle's reaction: 
"Stunning layout... Love all the elements you used... great job... 
Well done on doing your first challenge!  You rocked it."

And member Joyce said:
"Love all your embellishments, from the torn map behind 
all the way to the baker's twine on top!"


So tell me what YOU think of it!

5 december 2013

Scrapbook - Present for Birthday Lieve

Birthday girl
Lieve
1!

The daughter of my friend Julia celebrated her first birthday and I made her this customized present:

A scrapbook page with the invitation for her birthday party! 

2 december 2013

Home Made Sint Nicolas presents for my nieces!




Because I didn't have a lot of money to buy Sint Nicolas* presents, I decided to make some myself. Don't you love the way these stuffed creatures turned out?

Sinterklaas is the name of a character and a holiday named for Saint Nicholas, a real-life Catholic bishop who was known for his kindness to children. Like Santa Claus, the modern-day Sinterklaas has become a non-sectarian figure who is beloved by all children. Both characters wear red and reward children with presents for being 'nice'. (source: Lana Red Studio) 



And this one was named 
'Poessie-Poessie' by my niece Nomi. She said: 
"It is gonna be my favorite one!" 
'Loesie-Poessie'
'Snoesie-Poessie' 


Nomi and Nine with their new friends.



 
You can hear Niki 'screaming' about Snoesie-poessie in the background ;)



My little niece Niki with hers.


I also scrapped the birth card of Niki for her mother and father
(they are my sister-in-law Natascha and her boyfriend Erik).





This was a bigger success than buying presents in the store and spending a lot of money. Mission accomplished! 

7 november 2013

First blog post - About Me

While growing up I was always busy with painting, drawing, writing or restyling my room.  I performed in several theatrical performances and even designed the costumes and the scenery. It was a way to document my life. It was no surprise I went to the art academy to study Theatre Design. But before that I studied Writing for Performance in Utrecht. Living on my own for the very first time was a whole different story. For some time I lost myself into it because life had to be grand and compelling. 

The desire for breaking boundaries and then wander around is also a theme in my work and daily life. Or so I say: 'I collect experiences.' My mind is always on High Definition, always busy with something. You could say I am somewhat chaotic.

I just love to be playful. I like to color outside the lines.

I want to have intense feelings. Experience life. I can love someone for one night, or, love life, actually. I use my imagination en try to care for wonder. Life is one great adventure, so... 
Let's make some new memories! 

Adventurer. Hippie. Diary writer. Feminist. 

Voyeuristic photographer. Bohemien. 
A designer with recurring primal dreams. 
That's me.

Maybe someday I will whisper the details in your ear.