Mintay Papers - Rust & Rose - Remember

Hello everyone. Karen here. Today, I'm thrilled to share my second scrapbook layout featuring the beautiful Rust & Rose collection by Mintay Papers.

What instantly drew me to this collection were its stunning colours. The pretty pinks and reds in the Rust & Rose papers were perfect for scrapbooking a favourite  photo of my daughter, captured one autumn. 

I began my layout with a 12x12 sheet of smooth white cardstock. In the centre I created an inky texture using the smooshing technique with watered-down Pumice Stone Distress Ink.

I skipped applying gesso first which let the cardstock absorb the ink directly. This resulted in a cool variation in colour. Even though much of this background gets covered up by papers, it still peeks out in places, providing a nice contrast between the white cardstock and the patterned papers.

With the inky base dry, I cut strips from Paper #4, distressed and inked their edges, and layered them horizontally over the centre. In my stash I found some very old copper metallic mini brads and used them to secure the ends of the strips, giving the layout a rustic touch.

I also found some lace and added this to the paper strips.

A 3x4 photo was matted with a very narrow white border and added to the layout. 

Die cuts from the Die Cut Pack were used to create a large cluster across the bottom left corner of the photo. 3D foam was used to raise some of the pieces to add some dimension.

The title was added using small foam alphabet stickers. Unfortunately I had run out of the letter 'e' so had to Frankenstein some of the other letters to make my own e's. Sometime a scrapbooker has to get creative with their supplies!

Finally I splatted some pink acrylic paint over the layout.

This is quite a simple layout which came together easily using the Rust & Rose collection.

Until next time, take care.

Karen x x

Flannel Season | Rebecca Bee | Simple Stories Simple Vintage Flannel Season

Brrr...it's set to get chilly this week! With the colder weather in mind, what could be more cosy than documenting some winter weather photographs with the gorgeous Simple Vintage Flannel Season collection from Simple Stories!

I love the fact that this collection celebrates the winter season without touching on Christmas so is perfect for those that don't celebrate, yet the colours still feel rich cosy and wintery. I especially love this plaid patterned Stayin' Cosy patterned paper. 

For my layout I have cut two squares out of the background to give the eye somewhere to rest. I added some sewing around these cut-out apertures to add a little interest and texture around the cut outs.

I have added a title using stickers from the Element Stickers Sheet. I matted the 'flannel season' title stickers on some Rainforest textured Bazzil cardstock to ensure it stays visible against the busy background.

I have used my favourite technique of printing two photos from one piece of photo paper. I enjoy this method of printing photos as it allows me to tell more of the story by adding more photos to a layout without overcrowding my layout with too many things to look at- also the photo sizes are big enough to still see the details within the photographs so this works well for me. 

If you enjoy scrapping through the seasons, check out this lovely collection!

 Until next time,

Rebecca Bee

XOXO

November Papermaze Kit - Part 1

Hi - Lynn here today. This month's Papermaze kit is packed with the amazing colours of autumn. I have had so much fun working with the November selection. I have created these two pumpkin related layouts for my first post. 

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

Patterned Papers 
Carta Bella - Honeybee Collection - Bees and Flowers & Honeycomb Clusters
Carta Bella - It's Autumn collection - Fall Flowers
Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Autumn Breeze collection - Welcome Fall & Falling Leaves
Photoplay - Autumn Junque collection - Harvest

Embellishments:
Pretty Little Studio gingersnap die-cut leaves
Pretty Little Studio gingersnap cozy weather banner
Pretty Little Studio gingersnap I heart fall stickers
Little birdie flower
Pinkfresh Studio garden bouquet enamel dots
49 and Market Vicki Boutin Curiosities in Willow Grove chipboard bits
1m hemptique yarn

Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Yukon Gold, Pinecone (included in kit), Twill, Ruby Slipper, Aspen & Pumpkin Patch.

Thankful - This layout was inspired by a digital page that I saw on Pinterest (JoCee from Sweetshoppedesigns.com), however mine is made with paper and glue and it came out quite different! Catherine, George and Florence met up with friends at Spadework Charity PYO Pumpkins in West Malling.

 

For this layout I used a scrap sheet of 12" x 12" paper, to build up my background. I picket the beautiful Welcome Fall paper, and trimmed this to a piece 6" x 12" for the left side of the page, and another 2" x 12" for the far-right side of the page. Then I flipped the remains over to the plaid side and cut two strips 0.5" x 12". Nothing was glued in place yet. 

With the Harvest paper, I cut a piece from the grey area 4" x 12", I printed my journalling onto this piece just below half was down the panel. Then all these pieces were stuck into place on the scrap paper to create a 12" x 12" background. 

I printed one very large and three small photos. I mounted the large photo to the left of the page. The smaller photos were mounted onto Pinecone Bazzill, to make narrow borders. These were then fixed to the page.

I used one of the 49 and Market Vicki Boutin Curiosities in Willow Grove chipboard bits from the kit, as my title. 

With a sheet of Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Autumn Breeze Cardstock Stickers, I created the embellishments for the layout.

Autumn Beauty - Dressed for autumn, Florence at her favourite bench at the Abbey Ruins.

I started by gutting the Falling Leaves paper, to make a frame of 1" deep. Then I trimmed the Twill Bazzill, to 11" x 11" tearing the edges. I mounted the cardstock over the frame of leaves. 

I splattered some Distress Oxide Inks over the Bazzill (Ground Espresso and Carved Pumpkin). 
Then I cut three panels of patterned paper, 3" x 8" - I used scraps from the previous layout - the plaid side of Welcome Fall and two different areas of the Harvest paper. I distressed the edges of these panels and arranged them horizontally onto the layout.

My photo was mounted onto some white card, and tore the bottom of the card, this was, in turn mounted onto a piece of Yukon Gold Bazzill. This was cut longer than the white, and also torn at the base. I tied some of the hemptique yarn from the kit around this cardstock. My mounted photo was then glued in place on the page.

I cut the word 'Autumn' twice using my Cricut, using Pinecone and Pumpkin Patch Bazzill, I also used Doddlebug Designs Alphabet Soup letter stickers in Gold to add the word 'Beauty' and the date.  

With another piece from the Harvest paper, I made a small spot for my journalling. To embellish I used the Pretty Little Studio gingersnap die-cut leaves, the Pretty Little Studio gingersnap cozy weather banner, Pinkfresh Studio garden bouquet enamel dots and the Little birdie flower, all from the kit.

That's all for today, I'll be back with more from this kit soon.
Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

Memories - 49 and Market - Echoes of Time Collection

Hi everyone!

It’s Rebecca on the blog with you today, sharing my first layout for November. This month, I’m working with the beautifully elegant 'Echoes of Time' collection from 49 and Market. I absolutely love the soft purple and grey tones in this collection — they have such an earthy feel, while the elements give off a whimsical “Alice in Wonderland” vibe. It’s such a versatile range and perfect for documenting all kinds of memories and photos. You can find the full collection in the shop here.

To begin, I cut strips from two patterned papers and one of the more solid cardstocks, layering them in the centre of a sheet of Premium White Cardstock. I tore the top and bottom edges of each strip to add texture and visual interest before positioning my photos on top. I printed my photo twice, with a white border, and layered them slightly offset — one of my favourite techniques at the moment because it adds such lovely depth and movement to the page.

Beneath my photo, I added my chipboard title “Memories” from the Chipboard Bits pack. Behind this, I layered in some Wildflower Laser Cuts elements and then mirrored this cluster in the top-right corner to help balance the composition. I also tucked in a few smaller icons from the Laser Cut Elements for extra detail.

Once all these elements were layered together, I could move everything on and off the page in one piece while working on the mixed media background.

I began by adding some of the new Irresistible Rub-Ons — such a fun addition to the collection! They apply white and resist ink, which really makes them pop. I chose one of the new 49 and Market x Ranger Ink Pads in the shade Lavender Kisses. After watering the ink down slightly, I ran a small brayer through it and rolled it vertically over my background. This created a soft, blotchy effect that faded towards the edges. Once the ink was in place, the rub-ons really stood out beautifully. I finished the background with some subtle stamping using 49 and Market rubber stamps and a coordinating ink in the shade 'Fossil'.

When everything was dry, I adhered my layered photos and embellishments onto the background, adding a little foam behind for extra dimension.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope my layout inspires you to get creative with this timeless collection.

Take care,

Rebecca xx
@preciouspagespapercraft

Bella Blvd ~ Documented #3 🌷

Hi everyone, it’s Anna here with you today. I have one last layout to share with you before I move on to Christmas! 

So I thought I’d use up my leftover supplies from Bella Blvd Documented which you can find in the shop here. 

My last full sheet of patterned paper was ‘captured’ which I used as my base. 

I had some tags and 3x4 cut apart elements left on the ‘daily details’ paper so I decided to create a grid design with them. Those that know my scrapbooking style will know that I love a grid layout! 

I mounted my photos on to the 3x4 cut apart elements and arranged them in a grid on some white cardstock. I then adhered this to my background paper and added a boarder sticker from the Doohickey Cardstock Stickers.

I added two tags at the top left and right side of the grid and the added my title. I used some of the Alpha stickers from the ‘Doohickey Cardstock Stickers’ and also some Doodlebug Designs Abigail Alpha stickers in Beetle Black - but there’s lots of colour options here.

I added some stickers from the ‘Doohickey Cardstock Stickers’ as well as some twine to the tags, which completed my layout. 

Thanks so much for looking and I’ll see you later in the month with my advent calendar! 

Anna 

@acraftylifewithanna

Mintay Papers - Rust & Rose - Autumn

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share a project today featuring the brand-new autumn collection from Mintay Papers: Rust and Rose. What makes Rust and Rose stand out is the unique colour combination which is not the typical autumn colour palette. As well as deep reds, warm browns, and orange it also includes soft pinks and burgundies. You get the perfect autumn feel with images of cute creatures, beautiful leaves and florals.

For the base, I chose the b side of the 12 x 12 elements paper. I cut down the sheet slightly and layered it onto 12 x 12 sheet of white cardstock, which left a narrow border round the edge.

Using my Silhouette, I die cut a circular floral frame. I originally wasn't sure what colour I wanted it to be, so I cut it from plain white cardstock. Later, when I settled on pink to match the collection, I simply coloured the frame with a pink alcohol marker. 

I then mounted the finished pink frame onto the centre of my layout.  I took the inner piece that the machine cut out and glued it back into the middle, leaving it white.

I also die cut a large maple leaf, which I coloured the same pink, backed with more of the patterned paper and layered inside the frame. To give the die-cut a little extra sparkle and dimension, I added some pink sequins.

My photo was placed on top of the leaf, positioned over the right edge of the frame.

I delved into the pack of paper die cuts and created a scene at the bottom of the page using florals, pumpkins, leaves and a cute cat. I used 3D foam underneath several of the die cuts to raise them up a little.

In the top right corner I added a title cut from navy blue cardstock. This echoes the navy colour in the photo.

Finally I scattered some navy blue enamel dots along the bottom of the page.

Thanks for popping by today. I hope you can draw some inspiration from this layout.

Take Care

Karen x x

November crop

 Our November crop is this Saturday, a week earlier than normal, and our beautiful kit has been designed for us by Janina.

If you would like to come along and join us, drop me an email!  We are at Otley Village Hall from 10am until 4pm, with a selection of tools, refreshments including home-made cakes, and there's a discount on anything you buy in the shop too!