Sugar And Spice By Julianne McKenna-De Lumen

Welcome to the start of another week! Julianne here today to share a layout filled with lots of Purple Pumpkin embellishments. It's amazing how easy it is to add Purple Pumpkin products to a layout - if anything, the problem is stopping!!! Yes, I definitely need to restock after a month of creating with such awesome products - I'm already running low, lol!

"SUGAR AND SPICE"

I created this layout as part of my monthly DT projects for PaperHaus magazine. And it is absolutely filled and overflowing with Purple Pumpkin goodies. 

I started with the purple ribbon flower - I decided that would be my central feature, and I built my layout from there. I tucked a purple crocheted doily in behind the ribbon flower, and added a yellow heart fabric button, to help tie in all the yellow features on the layout. 

On this layout you will also find a Purple Pumpkin felt heart, crocheted mini flowers, twine, kraft tag, and yellow ticket. I just kept layering, and tucking in, all the Purple Pumpkin products. They matched so perfectly with the Bo-Bunny C'est La Vie papers. 

And my final touch was this beautiful wooden button with purple violets. I love violets - they are one of my favourite flowers, so I just couldn't resist including this button on my layout. 

Thank-you for joining me today. I hope I've inspired you to get creative this week.

And don't forget to enter our Purple Pumpkin sketch competition.

You have until the end of the month, and yes, you can still play even if you don't have any Purple Pumpkin products. We would love to see your creations!!!

This Is My Mother by Julianne McKenna-De Lumen

Welcome to all our Purple Pumpkin fans. Are you ready for the start of another week filled with lots of creativity and inspiration? Then lets' start the week off with a layout that is all about the little details...and those owl flair buttons!!!

"THIS IS MY MOTHER"

I created this layout using the monthly sketch from Sketches With A Twist. The twist challenge was to use a Mother's Day themed photo. I was recently lucky enough to get my hands on a new range of papers by Tilda, and the beautiful details and papers were perfect for this project.

Using a Twiddleybitz chipboard piece as my background feature, I then added banners, flowers, and journalling, along with lots of fussy cutting. If you look closely, you can find two Purple Pumpkin crocheted flowers tucked in amongst all the paper flowers. 

I couldn't resist using this Purple Pumpkin owl flair button. How much cuteness can one button have?!?!?

And I used two Purple Pumpkin resin flowers as part of all my little details. One is tucked in beside the flair button, and the other is used as a feature on the chipboard butterfly.

If you would like to add any of these gorgeous embellishments to your own collection, you can find them all in the Purple Pumpkin store, right here.

Don't forget to drop by tomorrow, and every day this week, for more wonderful inspiration from our Design Team members. 

Thank-you for your company today! It has been a pleasure sharing this layout with you. 

Believe by Julianne McKenna-De Lumen

Welcome Purple Pumpkin fans!

Julianne here today, sharing a very colourful creation with you. I

n case you haven't already noticed, I have a thing for colour - and lots of it! 

I created this layout as part of my DT commitments for Scrap Around The World. 

It was based on a sketch and an inspiration board. 

I am totally smitten with the Purple Pumpkin tags. They are so addictive, so pretty, and so versatile.

I think I could easily use them on every layout, lol!

And did you know those gorgeous doilies come in a variety of colours?

 It's hard choosing just one!!!

And who doesn't love these tiny little resin roses! They are so cute and dainty. Plus they have a slight shimmer to them, which is perfect for my layouts. 

Thank-you for stopping by today, and I hope you are having a wonderful week. 

Are you ready for the weekend? I am - it means I get time to scrap! :-)

But first, I must stock up - don't forget to check out all the new things in the Purple Pumpkin store. 

Right HERE. But be quick - they won't last for long!

"My Two Crazy Chickadees" by Julianne McKenna-De Lumen

Good morning and welcome to our Purple Pumpkin fans. Have you got your April sketch layout completed yet? You still have time. Entries close at the end of the month. Here's my take on the April sketch (it's a little late since I've just joined the team). But I believe late is better than never!!!

I had great fun using all my new Purple Pumpkin products. Hmm... maybe even too much fun. lol! I couldn't just stop with a few products - I wanted to add them all! I can count 10 Purple Pumpkin products on my page. Do you think that is too many??? :-)

I started with a crocheted doily, added a YoYo flower, a couple of crocheted flowers, and a bottle cap. But I wasn't happy with just that! There was much more fun to be had!!!

I still had room for tickets, kraft tags, flair buttons, washi tape, fabric buttons, and resin flowers.

Did I mention that I have already made a HUGE dent in my Purple Pumpkin stash? I think I need to go shopping for more supplies.. 

I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the week. Don't forget to get your April sketch entries in - there are only two more days left. You don't have any Purple Pumpkin products? That's not  a problem - you can still enter the sketch challenge. So go ahead - we would love to see your creations. 

Cheers, xxx

Julianne McKenna-De Lumen

A Big Hello From Julianne!

Hello everyone! My name is Julianne McKenna-De Lumen, and I thought I would drop by and introduce myself. If my name is too much to remember, I am happy to be called Jules (The Bling Princess). It's a nickname given to me by my friends because of my love (and stash) of bling. 

I currently reside in Mount Barker, South Australia, with my husband, two daughters, and  8 cats. I have been scrapping for about 7 years, and have been totally addicted since my very first lesson.  My style varies greatly depending on my mood and the products I am using, but it always involves one thing - colour - and lots of it! My layouts are always feminine and pretty, and all about the details. 

"MAGIC IN THE AIR"

My design team pack is in transit, so I don't yet have any Purple Pumpkin layouts to share with you yet. But I thought I would provide you with some examples of my work. 

As you can see, I love my bling, and all things sparkly. 

"BORN TO FLY" 

This is my version of "Grunge" done with colour. I love all the metal trinkets and chipboard mixed with the flowers and butterflies. Such a fun mix of grunge and feminine.

"OH HOW I ADORE THEE!"

I am also a huge fan of fussy cutting, and masking (especially with texture paste or Pan Pastels). 

"LIFE CHANGE"

I also have a soft spot for "whimsical" layouts. :-)

In addition to layouts, I create tags, cards, off-the-page projects, mini-albums, and canvases. Yes, I'm a mixed-media dabbler too! Apart from being a scrapbook addict, I will also admit to being a Pinterest addict, Twilight fanatic, organising diva, mama-razzi photographer, and insatiable bookworm. 

I am absolutely honoured and thrilled to be a part of this awesome team, and I cannot wait to share lots of  inspiration with you, over the next 6 months.

If you would like to view more samples of my work, please visit my blog:

JULES THE BLING PRINCESS

Thank-you for joining me today, and don't forget to keep an eye out for my other team members.

 I know they can't wait to drop by and say hello, too!!!

Cheers and happy scrapping,

Jules xxx