April Papermaze Kit - Part 2

Hello, Lynn here today with the last pair of layouts made with the pretty April Papermaze Kit. I have made two very different layouts, one with photos taken only the day before making the page, and the other a heritage page, with a photo from approximately 100 years ago! 

Before explaining how the layouts were made, here is what you will find in the kit:

Uniquely Creative - Floral Archives collection - Pretty Pollinators
Uniquely Creative - Ultra Violet Delight collection - Layers in Lilac
Uniquely Creative - Bohemian Escape collection - Lazy Afternoon
49 and Market - Plume & Petal collection - Joy & Bliss
Mintay Papers - Man Cave collection - #5

The photo below shows both sides of the papers:

Embellishments: Laser Cut Wildflowers, Foam Stickers Dreamer, Little Birdie Butterfly, Little Birdie Flowers, Simple & Basic Dots, P13 Word Stickers & Ribbon

Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Whirlpool, Touch of Pink (included in Kit), Stonewash, Velvet, Date Swirl & Heidi.

Easter Bunny - My daughter and I set up an Easter egg hunt as a bit of fun for little 2-year-old Florence to find some colourful eggs in the garden. Catherine wore the bunny ears and got carried away with some selfies!

I started with the Velvet Bazzill, and gutted it to make a frame of about 1" deep. The Bliss paper was cut into two pieces 11.5" x 3" and 11.5" x 8.25", I placed them side by side with narrower piece flipped over to the B side. The edges were all distressed, and before sticking them down I used some left over papers from the previous layouts to make a decorative strip along the join between both pieces...

... I tore the edge of the scrap of Joy paper with the music note side up. then with A border punch I used the remainder of the Layers in Lilac paper to make a lacy trim. At this point all these pieces were stick into place.

I printed five small photos, and mounted them onto some white card, I inked the edges and arranged them across the page.

Next for the embellishments and title - I chose the Spellbinders Say Cheese Classic Mouse - Die Set to cut the title letters twice, once from scraps of Velvet Bazzill and secondly from scraps of Lazy Afternoon paper. These were inked and layered, then added to the layout. 

I used a few of the phrases from the P13 sticker sheet provided in the kit, to add some relevant words to the left of the title. From the kit, I also used a few of the Dreamer Foam Stickers and the ribbon. I tied the ribbon into a bow and attached it to the bottom of the large foam sticker with a small decorative pin.  

The Little Birdie butterfly and flowers, together with the Simple & Basic Dots, were all usde to finish off the page.

Henry Charles Edwards - I love this Mintay Papers - Man Cave collection - #5 paper, from the April kit. I wanted to use it for a masculine layout using my new Vault Watch Gears Sizzix die set. I decided to scrap this photo of my husband's grandfather.

The background for this layout is the sheet of Date Swirl Bazzill, across which I layered torn strips of the Man Cave #5 paper. Leaving the cardstock showing above and below the paper.

I cut myself some frames from card and chipboard using the Stitched Rectangles Sizzix Die Set. I covered the largest of these in more scraps of #5 paper and distressed then inked the edges. I used this to frame my photo. 

With a mix of Distress inks and water, I coloured some watercolour paper, then just before it was completely dry I ran it through the Sizzix machine in a A6 Sizzix 3-D Texture Fades Folder - Numbered. Once dry, I lightly sprayed with some Distress Mica Sprays. I also rubbed in a little gilding wax to highlight the numbers. Then I cut this piece to fit into two of my frames. 

I made the pocket watch using more of the card scraps used for the frames, some black Bazzill and a scrap of the #5 paper. Embossing enamel was used to add texture and an aged metallic effect to the outer watch case. I built up the layers including the numbers and a layer of acetate for the glass. I also used a brad to hold the hands in place in the watch centre. I attached a small chain to the handle, and anchored this to the page with another brad. I placed the finished watch next to the photo, layered up with some 3D foam. 

I made a small oval frame and backed it with a scrap of Lazy Afternoon paper. Then with more numbers cut from the same die set, I added the birth and death date.

I found some elements, left over from a 49 and Market Krafty Garden Acetate Assortment. I selected a leaf branch and film strips to add to the layout. I also had some tickets and stamps left over from a previous Papermaze kit. 

The title was cut on the Cricut, from more of the card scraps I used earlier, and this was placed to the bottom right of the page.

That's all from the April kit, although I still have papers, cardstock and embellishments left to use. 
Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

Treasures of the Heart - 49 and Market - Nostalgic Memories Collection

Hi everyone, Rebecca here! Today I’m excited to share my second layout featuring the beautiful Nostalgic Memories collection from 49 and Market. I’ve absolutely loved how versatile this range is — it works perfectly for so many themes — and for this project I used it to document some recent autumn photos… taken at our local zoo!

Be sure to visit the shop here to see the full collection.

To begin, I cut a large circle (approximately 7 inches across) and adhered it to the centre of a sheet of Premium White Cardstock, adding a layer of foam underneath for dimension. Whenever I use a larger piece as my base, I like to lift it slightly — it instantly adds depth and makes the design feel more dynamic.

In the centre of the circle, I layered some pieces from the Laser Cut Ephemera and placed my photo on top. I printed the photo twice (again!) and slightly overlapped them to create added interest and movement.

Above and below the photo, I tucked in torn strips of patterned paper. Because the circular background features a fairly solid design, I was able to choose a busier pattern for these strips to create contrast. On either side of the photo, I added Laser Cut Florals to form fuller embellishment clusters.

To build out those clusters further, I incorporated a few acetate pieces — pulled from other 49 and Market collections! The film strip is from Krafty Garden, and the leaf sprigs are from Color Swatch Terracota. That’s one of my favourite things about scrapbooking: there are no rules, and mixing collections adds so much personality to a layout.

To extend the clusters even more, I applied some Blendable Rub-On Transfers. 49 and Market Rub-Ons are honestly some of my favourites — they apply effortlessly and blend seamlessly into the background.

For the title, I chose a piece from the Chipboard Words that reads “Treasures of the Heart.” I love how the mix of fonts adds extra visual interest and complements the nostalgic feel of the collection.

To finish the layout, I adhered a couple of die-cut butterflies and created a delicate ring around the edge of the circle using Gold Crystal Nuvo Drops. This subtle detail helps frame the design and ties everything together beautifully.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing the layouts I’ve created with the Nostalgic Memories collection and that they’ve inspired you to get creative.

I'll be back next month with more of my creations!

Take care,

Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft  

October Papermaze Kit - Part 2

Lynn here, back with the second post using the beautiful, autumn themed kit from Papermaze for October. Here are the second pair of layouts made using autumn themed photos.

Here are the details of what you will find in the kit:

Patterned Papers:
Carta Bella - Harvest collection - Fall Floral Bunches & Multi Journalling Cards
49 and Market - Academia collection - Great Job
Jen Hadfield - Groovy Darlin' collection - Mellow
Simple Stories - Cider & Donuts collection - Tag Elements
Graphic 45- Autumn Greetings collection - Fall Foliage

The photo below shows both sides of the papers:

Embellishments:
3" x 12" Jen Hadfield Groovy Darlin' acetate, 2 Echo Park Sweater Weather chipboard phrases, 1 Prima nature academia flower, 1 strip Doodlebug gold sprinkles, 4 Bare Basics labels, 2 lines of Rosie's Studio Wildwood chipboard and selection of 49 and Market perforated tickets (peach).

Bazzill Basics - CS White and Beeswax (included in kit). Rain Forest, Quartz, Mocha Divine and Tangelo (Extra Bazzill Match pack).

Autumn Days - This layout shows my daughter and her friend during a visit to Castle Farm in Kent during October last year.

I started this layout with a sheet of scrap 12" x 12" paper on which to build my layout.

With Great Job paper I tore down the paper at 8" wide, for the left of the page and another piece 1 1/2" wide for the right side. I punched 7 holes about 1/2" in from the torn edges, and about 2" apart. I inked all the edges with Distress Ink. Brown eyelets from my stash were placed in the holes.

I covered the scrap paper by placing a 3 1/2" strip of the plaid side of Fall Foliage paper under the prepared pieces. Then I joined the eyelets together with some jute twine.

I used Distress Paints to colour two dusty Attic Chipboard pieces from my stash - Picket Fence (small) and a small section of Chicken Wire (12" x 12"). Then I arranged my photos and the chipboard pieces onto the page. Before sticking anything down, I gathered together and arranged all the other embellishments. 

I fussy cut floral clusters from the Fall Floral Bunches paper. Then I cut two tags from Tag Elements paper, tucking one under each photo, with more jute twine tied through the eyelets set into the holes. I made a circle with more twine and added one of the labels from the kit in the centre. At this point I stuck the elements, photos and papers in place.

I used one of the chipboard phrase from the kit as my title. I added the date to the circle label, then with another label I added the place name. Tickets, stamps and other phrases from the kit were added to finish off.

Halloween Adventures at Chessington - When the children were about 13 year old, we went to Chessington during the Autumn half term.

My base for this layout is the Beeswax Bazzill. Over this I placed a 10" x 10" piece of Multi Journalling Cards, with the B side up. Then I placed the 3" x 12" Jen Hadfield Groovy Darlin' acetate sheet down the left side of the page.

I trimmed my photos to measure 3" x 3" and arranged them in a square slightly to the bottom right of the centre of the page.

With a Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits die set - Skeleton Leaves, I cut a selection of leaves from various shades of Bazzill  and some glitter card. I arranged these leaves diagonally across the page, tucking them under the photos.

The title is made up of old Paige Evans Thickers and some bronze metallic alpha stickers from my stash. I cut the word 'Adventures' on the cricut twice in two colours and overlapped them on the page, I highlighted the words with a black pen and a white marker. 

I used another label from the kit to add the date.

A selection of pearls in bronze, cream and gold were scattered over the leaves.

Finally, I covered the photos to protect them and flicked some Picket Fence Distress Paint over the page.

That is the last of the layouts using the October kit. I'll be back with the November kit later this month.

Thanks for looking
Lynn x

July Papermaze Kit - Part 2

Lynn here today, and I'm back with more from the July Papermaze kit. These are my second two of four layouts created with this lovely kit. There are some beautiful papers and embellishments in the kit together with two sheets of coordinating Bazzill. A pack of four more sheets of Bazzill has been colour matched to the papers and is available separately.

The kit contents are displayed in the photo below, and is available online and from the store.

Patterned Papers:
49 & Market - Kaleidoscope - Treasured Teal & Animated Travelers
Graphic 45 - Flight of Fancy - Hello Beautiful
Photoplay - Cocoa Paradise - Paradise Found & Tropical Floral
Simple Stories - Essential Colour Palate - Teal Collage
The photo below shows both sides of the six papers

Embellishments:
Vintage Spring Garden Frame, 49 & Market Kaleidoscope chipboard words, Rosie's Studio Born to Bloom gemstones, Rosie's Studio Belleview Postcards, Prima Magnolia Flower, 49 & Market Grove Acetate Delicate Leaves, Carta Bella Here Comes Spring Fresh Market Flowers Washi tape, length green twine.

Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Bazzill White, Piglet (supplied in kit), Jelly Fish, Parakeet, Fussy and Whirlpool (in extra Bazzill pack).

Miss Potter - I made this layout with a postcard of the famous author, artist and farmer Beatrix Potter, at Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, Cumbria.

I prepared the Animated Travelers paper with the green pattern face up and the manufacturer's strip running along the base of the page. I found the manufacturer's strip, removed from Treasured Teal and glued this along the top of the page. I trimmed these strips with some paper lace from my stash.

The postcard was mounted behind the Vintage Spring Garden Frame, and arranged on the page. I trimmed a few leftover pieces from the Teal Collage paper and arranged these to the right side of the photo. I used the acetate leaves and butterfly from the kit and placed them where I wanted them to go.

I created a small cluster at the base of the photo by adding the Prima Magnolia Flower from the kit. I also used some tickets cut from a sheet of Mintay paper left over from a previous kit (MT-GAT-05). I tied the twine from the kit around these tickets, then added my journalling.

For the title I cut some letters using the Cricut, I cut the letters twice, once from scraps of Whirlpool Bazzill and a second time from scraps of Paradise Found paper. These were arranged onto the page overlapping each other to create a shadow.

Once I was happy with the arrangement of all the elements, they were stuck into place.

Finally, I scattered the Rosie's Studio Born to Bloom gemstones over the page.

Playtime @ Parkrun - It's fun to try different parkrun venues throughout the year, so my daughter and I went to find the Norwich Parkrun at Eaton Park on coronation day last year. Then we sat and watched the royal procession and celebrations on the big screen later in the day.
 


I stencilled some stars over the Bazzill White cardstock using the Tim Holtz Layered Stencil THS170 (Spellbound), and Distress Oxide Inks (Picked Raspberry, Kitsch Flamingo, Evergreen Bough and Peacock Feathers).

I fussy cut lots of elements and blocks of pattern and colour from the Teal Collage paper, and arranged them with the photos on the page.

Once everything was arranged, I stuck it into place, some flat to the page and others raised on 3D foam pads.

To add a title and other information, I used two of the chipboard words from the kit and Doodlebug Designs Alphabet Soup puffy alpha stickers.

That's all for the July Kit, I'll be back with the August kit soon.
Thanks for looking
Lynn x