American Crafts Vicki Boutins Cut & Paste - Follow Your Dreams

Hello! It's Karen, and I'm back with another layout. Again I am using the vibrant Cut & Paste collection by Vicki Boutin for American Crafts. The bright colours in this collection are so versatile and are perfect for any scrapbooking project.

I began the layout with a 12x12 sheet of black cardstock. On top of this, I layered pieces of white and teal cardstock, leaving a thin border around each.

Next, I used black thread to machine-stitch a zigzag line where the white and teal cardstock met. This detail adds texture and interest to the page.

Then, I used a mini brayer and teal acrylic paint to add three short horizontal stripes to the layout. I intentionally kept the application a bit messy to create a more textured, relaxed look.

Using paper #7 from the collection, I fussy cut some scallop border strips. I used these to create  "shelves" beneath each of the painted stripes.

I matted three photos with pink cardstock and placed one on each shelf. To embellish each shelf, I used a combination of die cuts from the Ephemera Icons pack and fussy-cut flowers from paper #2. I added 3D foam underneath some of the elements to raise them slightly.

Using my Silhouette machine, I die-cut the title words from black cardstock and placed a word next to each of the three photos.

Finally I added a scattering of acrylic dots and sequins to the layout.

I hope you like this layout. I think the combination of white space and touches of black really helps the other colours stand out.

Enjoy the reast of the summer and I'll be back again soon.

Karen x x

Photoplay Paper -Travel Junque- Girlie Weekend

 Hi everyone! Rebecca Bee here today! For my final layout using Photoplay Paper Travel Junque collection, I wanted to focus on some of the softer colours and images in the collection. While the collection itself is generally quite vintage and grungy (which I love!) there are also some softer pink and yellow hues which I felt suited my girlie caravanning weekend away absolutely perfectly! 

The caravan image on the sticker sheet was crying out to be used for this layout, as it perfectly matches the caravan we were away in. The caravan is nicknamed Esther so a girlie layout featuring Esther the cute caravan just had to be made!

I've isolated the more feminine colours and images from the cut aparts in the Post Card & Roam patterned papers and sticker sheet, and paper-pieced an envelope shape from the Tickets paper.

I offset a piece of Bazzil cardstock in the shade Touch of Pink onto the Away We Go Ledger paper to add a softer background for my photographs. I've added two 2x3" photographs and tucked all my fussycut elements into my paper- pieced envelope. Finally to create my title I've used some of the cut apart letters in the Roam paper coupled with a perspex piece to finish off my title. 

I hope you've enjoyed the layouts I have created using Travel Junque or been inspired by them in some way. Until next time XOXO

49 & Market - Beach Vibes - Meet Me Seaside

Hi guys,

Claire here today and this month I'm creating with the Beach Vibes collection from 49 & Market. 

This is such a fun collection. Beautiful patterned paper and so many different ephemera choices, you'll have as much fun scrapping the memories as you did making them! 

The patterned paper is so pretty in this collection that for this layout, I didn't reach for my usual white cardstock staple! Instead I'm using the Solids #1 paper.

Using two frames from the Die Cut Elements, I mounted my photos, adding foam to the frame before adding my photo so it's set back inside the frame, creating a drop shadow.

I offset them vertically and then began to build a beach scene. I added a rub-on to each side of the photos to act as a base later for the embellishment clusters.

Next, I pulled some pieces from the Laser Cut Elements Laser Cut Elements and Die Cut Elements, building depth my laying some flat and adhering others on foam pads.

For my title, I reached for the Chipboard Words, using the graphical piece for my main title and some of the word phrases to create subtitles. 

I really love the extra pops of colour this brings to the layout.

And with that, the layout is complete! 

Thank you for joining me on the blog. I hope you've enjoyed seeing this gorgeous Beach Vibes collection! Check it out on the blog here before it's all gone! 

Until next time, happy scrapping! 

Claire x

@scrappysoulmate 

Let’s Explore Together - 49 and Market - Botanical Buzz Collection

 Hi everyone!

It’s Rebecca here, and I’m so excited to be sharing my first layout for August. This month, I’m working with the absolutely stunning Botanical Buzz collection by 49 and Market. Designed by the incredibly talented Dennis Bruton, this collection truly left me in awe. You can find the full range in the shop here.

To get started, I chose a couple of large hexagon frames from the Die Cut Elements pack. This pack includes three sets of nesting hexagons, each in a different colourway. I wanted two frames of the same size, so I trimmed a larger one down and pieced it back together—problem solved! I set the hexagons aside and flipped through the 6x8 Paper Pad to select a couple of papers for layering.

I cut a fishtail-ended strip, distressed the edges, and placed it in the centre of a sheet of Premium White Cardstock, along with the two hexagon frames. I then added my photo, which I matted with a couple of contrasting papers to make it pop. As always, I backed the photo with foam to give it some dimension and ensure it stands out.

For the title, I used one of the Chipboard Words, positioning it in the bottom corner of my photo. I layered some Laser Cut florals and leaves behind the title—and to balance the design, I added similar florals to the opposite side of the photo.

To add depth and texture, I tucked a Laser Cut wooden fence behind the paper layers and hexagons. While it looks like the fence runs all the way across the page, I actually cut it into two smaller pieces and placed them on either side of the photo—saving the centre piece for another project!

Above the photo, I layered in a tag, a ticket stub, and the cutest little lamppost. While it doesn’t relate to the photo or memory, it was too adorable not to use! All of these pieces came from the Die Cut Elements  pack.

Although I loved the colours on the layout, the bright white background felt a bit stark—so I turned to mixed media to soften things. I started by applying Distress Oxide in the shade ‘Speckled Egg’ using the tried-and-true ‘packaging technique.’ I then used the same ink to add splatters with a paintbrush. For a touch of shimmer, I added some metallic gold splatters as well.

To add even more texture, I brought in some stamping. Since black ink would have been too harsh against the soft tones, I chose Stazon Ink in the shade Stone Grey. Using a mix of 49 and Market and Sizzix stamps, I stamped several images around the edges of my design.

Finally, I finished off the background with some of the gorgeous Rub-On Transfers—opting for several yellow and green hexagons to tie the whole page together.

Thanks so much for stopping by and reading! Botanical Buzz has quickly become one of my all-time favourite 49 and Market collections, and I can’t wait to see what you all create with it.

Take care,
Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft

Simple Stories ~ Fun Times #1 🌟

Hi everyone, it’s Anna back with you today and this month I’m working with simple Stories - Fun Times. You can find this collection in the shop here. 

For my first project with this collection I have a double page layout to share…

I wanted to document going to a concert and I had sooo many photos to use! I decided to print the ones I wanted to use and put them into strips. I lined up all of the portrait and landscape pictures as well as the square ones together and adhered them on to coordinating cardstock. I then had strips of photos to place on my layouts. 

I cut out two pieces of ‘Admit One’ and adhered each strip to each side of my two pieces of 12x12 bazzill cardstock. This ties both sides of the layout together. I continued with this technique as I created the layouts by mirroring both sides with a similar design. 

I arranged my strips of photos on both sides of the layouts and then began to add in my embellishments. 

On the left layout, I added my title using Bella Blvd Luna Alphabet Puffy Stickers. I also added in some page pieces and element stickers. 

I also used the page pieces and element stickers on the right layout. 

I layered several of the page pieces, tucked alongside a strip of photos to replicate the size and detail of the extra photo which I’d used on the left layout.  

I added some of the word phrases from the element stickers tucked in between the photos. 

Thanks so much for looking! 

See you later in the month with another layout using this collection. 

Anna 

@acraftylifewithanna

American Crafts Vicki Boutins Cut & Paste - Beautiful

Hello everyone! I hope you're all enjoying the summer so far. I've been spending some time recently creating with Cut & Paste, Vicki Boutin's final collection for American Crafts. As expected from Vicki's signature style, this collection is full of vibrant colors. and what I particularly like is how many of the patterns and elements are reminiscent of decoupaged or layered paper-pieced images. 

Today, I'm sharing a layout I created using one of my absolute favorite papers from the collection -Paper #3. This paper has a sunburst / pie shape design on it and I challenged myself to use it in an original way. This layout features a technique I have used before, but with a twist.,

I began by carefully fussy cutting the pie shape from the paper. Then, with a circle cutter, I created  concentric "rings" by cutting them from the center. I arranged the rings on a sheet of graph paper from my stash. The two larger rings were nestled in the center of the layout, while the two smaller ones were placed into the bottom right corner. To add interest, I rotated each ring to mix up the patterns.

I machine-stitched a zig-zag around the circles with black thread. This added texture and made the colors pop.

My photo, matted on black cardstock, was attached on the right of the layout. For embellishment, I layered on flowers and leaves from the Ephemera Icons Pack, giving them dimension with 3D foam underneath.

I found some older Vicki Boutin Thickers in my stash with words that were perfect for this layout, so I added them too.

The colours of some of the Thickers matched the layout perfectly.

I incorporated a title from Cocoa Vanilla Studio near the bottom of the layout, though a phrase sticker or alphabet stickers would have also worked well.

Journalling strips were printed on the computer and tucked beneath the title.

Finally I trimmed down the layout slightly, mounted it on a sheet of black cardstock leaving a narrow border and added a scattering of black sequins and paper punched stars.

I hope you like this layout. I'll be back again soon.

Take Care, Karen x x

July Papermaze Kit - Part 2

 

Lynn here today, sharing the second pair of layouts using the pretty Papermaze kit for July. This kit is packed with soft, natural colours and includes double-sided patterned papers,  Bazzill Basics cardstock and a whole bunch of co-ordinating embellishments. There is also a pack of matching Bazzill Basics sheets, available to compliment the kit. 

Before looking at how the layouts were made, here is what you will find in the kit. 

The photo below shows both sides of the papers.

Patterned Papers:
49 and Market - Joanne Bain - Little Celebrations - Whimsy & Luminous
P13 - Beautiful Moments - #02 & #06
Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Woodlands - Let's Explore
Stamperia - Timeless Collection - Roses Tapestry

Embellishments:
Tim Holtz - Idea-ology clippings - Stickers
P13 - Chipboard Circles
G45 - Pearls
Prima - Return to Wonderland - 2 Vintage Wonderland Frames
Prima - A Mermaid's Tail - Flower
49 and Market - Moonlit Garden - washi tape - stamps
12" Lace

Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Lagoon, Pigment (included in Kit), Tutu Pink, Powder Blue, Star Dust & Cinnamon Stick (in Extra pack).

A Mother's Love - This photo goes back to my wedding day (41 years ago), and shows Mum and me on the patio in her garden just before leaving home for the church. 

In order to use both sides of this paper, I needed a 12" x 12" sheet of scrap paper, to mount the cut pieces onto. I cut P13 - Beautiful Moments - #06 in half to give me two pieces 12" x 6", and placed them onto the scrap paper, and stuck them in place. I covered the join in the paper with the cream lace from the kit. 

From the Stamperia - Timeless Collection - Roses Tapestry I cut two pieces, 6" x 4", and mounted them on the top half of the page to show both side of the paper. These were overlapping one another, and created a backdrop for the photo.

I mounted the photo on a scrap of Star Dust Bazzill, gutted from a previous layout. and placed this in the centre of the page. 

I used a Dusty Attic chipboard piece - 'A mother's Love', and prepared it with a coat of Gesso. Over this I applied Distress inks, then a coat of Glossy Accents. This was placed at the bottom right of the layout.

 

From the kit, I selected a few of the Tim Holtz - Idea-ology clippings - Stickers and placed them to the right of the photo. Then above this, I used one the P13 - Chipboard Circles and the three 49 and Market - Moonlit Garden - washi tape - stamps. 

With a pack of 49 and Market - One Perfect Day, Laser Cut Out Wildflower, I selected three clusters of flowers, and a few leaf fronds, I used 3D foam pads to apply these around the page.
From the Let's Explore paper I cut some tiny butterflies and scattered these over the page, together with the gold and silver G45 Pearls from the kit. 

Red Roses for a Blue Lady - My daughters dressed up for their ballet dance to this song at their annual dance school show. 

For this layout I used a Sketch from Paper Issues. 

I cut two hearts from the remains of Roses Tapestry paper, I mounted the smaller floral one over the larger green heart. I inked all the edges and placed this to the top left of the sheet of P13 - Beautiful Moments - #02. 

I mounted my photos onto some text from an old gardening book I purchased from a charity shop years ago and use for scrapbooking. I inked the edges of these mounts and fanned the photos out across the heart. 

I used a doily under the photos, and made a tag from the Pigment Bazzill, for my journalling. I tied some fine, red, jute twine through the hole in the tag, and made a bow. I stuck this to the doily. I cut another doily in half and tucked it under the mount, to the right of the photos.

I made three clusters of red and white paper roses selected from my stash. I punched leaf fronds to add to these clusters using an old Martha Stewart punch. 

From the Let's Explore paper; I cut two butterflies and added one to the tag and another to the half doily.  For the title I used some Paige Evans Sugarplum Wishes mini puffy alpha stickers. 
I also used some Doodlebug Designs Teensy Type alphabet stickers. Finally, I used the black G45 Pearls from the kit. 

That's all for today, I'll be back with the August kit in a few weeks. 
Thanks for looking.

Lynn x