Rob & Liz's Blessed Adventures

Hi Lovelies, We have made good use of the 'Vintage Artistry' collection by 49 & Market and Helen has put it to use again by creating two stunning tags which will be taught in the one class. This collection is very neutral toned, which has allowed us to incorporate it into many different projects. Helen has pulled out the green tones in the ferns for these tags by using different inking techniques. A feature of these tags is the wonderful butterflies which Helen has added the perfect finishing touches to make them really standout. There are so many little bits and pieces that make up this tag which have been carefully selected by the wonderful Helen. The second tag also features two delicate keys liked with a brass chain. We just love metal embellishments here at The Scrap N Patch and you are sure to find some you love as well from our extensive collection (and I'm serious when i say extensive). As we mentioned earlier, Helen has using vario...

Hi Lovelies, Helen is back again with yet another marvelous Art Journal page! As always, the class is jam packed with wonderful techniques, tips and tricks and you walk away with a stunning page to show for it! This week's page consists of burnt brown and red shades with lots of different torn mediums and six wild tulips, finished with a lovely inspiring sentiment. Helen will teach you in the class how to layer pieces of music paper and tea bags (yes that's correct) to create the prefect base for the journal page.   Only three colours of Jo Sonjas paints are required to create the entire page! It's all about the techniques used which allow you to maximize the effects of the paint- which the talented Helen will show with you.   This page is just stunning and is both soft and bold at the same time. We are always impressed by Helen's new creations week after week and are never disappointed.    We love how corrugated card can add the perfect amoun...

Hi Lovelies, This week's edition of Art Journal is very special, stunning and unique! We can't get enough of all the textures and colours going on in this page! We just love this.  This wonderful page features the Dylusions 'Dy-Cuts' which are quirky and colorful pre-cut shapes which make the perfect addition to any art journal page! You probably can already guess what paints we have used this week... The stunning, vibrant colours which are leaping of this page, are of course, Dylusions paints! When you take a closer look at you can see the texture and elements which have been layered to create this stunning page. A script stamp is perfect for layering and can fill in any gaps where you think something might be missing but not quite sure what! Helen has scattered some of the new Dina Wakley 'Collage Words' across the two pages. These are great as you can add a sentiment to your page whilst still allowing the colours from the background to ...

Hi Lovelies, Today I'm sharing with you the next addition to Helen's wonderful Art Journal. This week's class was all things under the sea and involved various layers of stamps and stencils to create this stunning oceanic background. This week Helen has included the sentiment 'every shell has a story' in-between the wispy stenciled designs. The stamp featured in this week's class was 'Sea Shells' by Stampendous, which has been water-coloured and highlighted with a white pen. These have then been layered on top and underneath the stenciling to create depth to the page.  Helen has used the dandelion stencil from Celebr8 in amongst other textures and patterns to create the background. This is a perfect example of how you can incorporate products into your project that don't appear to fit the theme. The textured paint and various stenciled designs are a stunning combination which make this page a true stand out!   A final to...

Hi Lovelies, Today I'm bringing you another sneak peak into one of our up-coming classes with the lovely Helen! This beautiful class is adorned with various delicate lace, metal trinkets, wooden embellishments and tiny flowers. What more could you ask for?! Helen will be instructing this class and will teach all the important techniques when it comes to off the page work and making sure your project stays looking as good as the day you made it! Helen is a master of anything she sets her talented hands to! The little clusters of vintage goodness embellishing the frame are just too sweet!   Vintage music paper has been used in the back of the frame which can be left as it is or you can add your own personal photos to create a precious keepsake. This beaded, hand-dyed lace is such a stunning and unique feature. Feel free to bring along any of your own lace to add to this frame if you wish to add a personal touch. If you're like us and just can't ge...

Hi Lovelies, Today I'm showing you inside the wonderful, magical, beautiful Helen Hollands Art Journal! Such lucky little people you are! If you don't know who Helen is, she is our fabulous Mixed Media instructor and creates stunning Art Journal Pages, Mannequins, Albums and many other creations! This page was taught recently in our weekly Art Journal Techniques class and featured Dina Wakley's 'Scribbly Birds' stamp! Helen has used soft, muted blue and green tones in her page which just look stunning! However, there is always the freedom to experiment and try your own thing in Helen's classes which we will show you further on... To create this gorgeous background, Helen has used a tissue paper base with an opaque crackle paint and a selection of pigmented paints. Layers of various patterned stamps and stencils have then been used on top the textured base. Doesn't it look stunning!   The adorable little birds have been stamped and painted...

Hi Lovelies, After a lovely Christmas break things are back in motion this week!  We kick off the year's first Monday Cards class with the lovely 'Beautiful You' range by Celebr8.   The range features soft pastel tones and a plethora of succulents,  perfect for fussy cutting!  This stunning card uses the Tim Holtz inks Scattered Straw,  Shabby Shutters, Victorian Velvet and Weathered Wood to highlight  the colours in this paper range.  Liz has used the 'Succulent Garden' stencil with matte finish texture paste to  create this unique, textured background. With the finishing touch of a mounted cut-out sentiment,  this card is simply beautiful.  The background for this card uses the 'Swiss Dots' embossing folder  which is the perfect staple pattern for any background. If you are interested in finding out more about our card classes, please call the lovely ladies at...

Hi Lovelies, If you love our mannequin series and wish you could have one of these lovely little ladies to call your own but don't think you have the time to make one yourself, we have a special treat for you! Christine, one of our beautiful Christmas mannequins, has been lovingly designed and handmade by Helen. She is now up for sale and could be yours! These adorable Christmas bell embellishments are just one of the many stunning pieces on this mannequin. Crisp white layers of lace, tulle and fairy mesh, with sprinkles of bows and blings adorn the intricate wire dress form. No mannequin is complete without a statement bow and Christine is dressed with a beautiful pine-green organza ribbon. A stunning assortment of Poinsettias, Gypsophila, post stamps and tiny bows have been selected to embellish Christine's bust. Our mannequins make fabulous Christmas presents or home decorations. There is only one of these lovely m...