Hand Crafted Memories

Each Month over on 2 peas in a bucket , there are four free classes/challenges. Shimelle Laine is hosting 4x6 Photo Love . The idea of the class is that each month since January we are making a page with an  extra photo on it. January was 1, February was 2 and so on. This month it was 4 4X6 photos.So here we begin getting a bit fancy, with a hidden photo. Also the Studio Challenges theme this week is to raise it up , although its a simple page I wanted to do something to make it special. I cut out some of the clouds and sun and raised them up to give it dimension. Here is my page I've no idea what's happening with my photos at the moment, they always seem dark and not so sharp. May be I'd better start by polishing the lens!

I know I've not posted for a while but I have been crafting. Last weekend I was supposed to be at the Inspired Retreat, but it got cancelled (very long story). My friend Julia and I were supposed to be going and had been so looking forward to it, we were gutted when it didn't happen. We decided to have our own retreat at my house, so we set about getting supplies together. We had such a great weekend, lots of catching up, wine drinking and chocolate.  We started off by making a mini book, there was a lovely idea posted over on the Studio Challenge Blog . It was perfect for a little book to record my nephews track day that he had recently for his birthday. Go here if you want the instructions and if you use them link back to Jim Jams blog.

Studio Challenges have a great challenge this month. They are looking for birthday layouts that are a little bit different and not cheesy. I loved the page I did for my recent milestone birthday and think it fits perfectly with this challenge. To remind you here it is.