Annemarie Caister

The challenge over at White…with 1 this month was an unexpected rainbow of colours, just for a nice change! I really enjoyed creating this layout with watercolour paint and contrasting black and white.

The challenge this month is to use frames in your layout. I have used the new Dusty Attic chipboard frames

This month the challenge is purple and there was an optional sketch to work from. I love using sketches so had to use it! This is my interpretation. I immediately knew that I had to use a photo I had of the Jacaranda trees in Spring in Pretoria, South Africa where I used to live.

The them this month is HUMOUR This is my take on the theme. I found myself reminiscing about the days when my (now) 17 years old son was a toddler and loved to hide and climb all over the house – typical boy! He certainly gave us a few laughs and a few grey hairs

The artwork this month was a painting with shapes. Any shapes was the brief and I chose triangles. this is my take on the artwork

This month the challenge is to use paint on your layout. Below is the inspiration art work. This is my interpretation. Using Kaisercraft Rosabella range, I used paint to splatter on the background, I painted the chipboard, I painted through a stencil and I painted some of the flowers to tone in with the colour

I am excited to have been asked to be a Guest Designer at White…With 1 this month.I’m a South African-born Kiwi and have been scrapbooking for 15+ years. I emigrated with my husband and son 10 years ago to Christchurch, New Zealand and have continued my passion. I owned a scrapbook shop in SA and

This month’s theme is Children Playing. I chose some photos of my son when he was at preschool, using Kaisercraft Fiesta paper range, did some fussy cutting, distressing, inking and hey-presto!!!I loved using the bright colours in this range.

My DT layout for May with the criteria – FLOWERS