Uniquely Creative - Ultraviolet Delight - Having Fun

Hello, Karen here back with another scrapbook layout featuring the beautiful Ultraviolet Delight Collection from Uniquely Creative.

A few years ago, I created an autumn wreath layout that  became one of my favourites. I’ve always loved that layout, so this month I decided to "scraplift" myself - using that original idea  but swapping the autumn colours for the gorgeous purples of this latest collection.

I started with a sheet of 12x12 white cardstock. I trimmed it down slightly and matted it onto a purple sheet to create a narrow border. 

To add some dimension, I used my sewing machine to sew a white straight stitch around the entire edge.

Using the packaging technique I smooshed some Milled Lavender Distress Ink into the centre of the layout creating a soft base for the design.

On my Silhouette machine, I cut a large wreath from green cardstock and glued it onto the layout as a base for my embelishments. My photo was then placed on the left side of the layout with 3D foam underneath to raise it up a little.

Beneath the photo I added a title from the pack of Creative Cuts. 

To build up the wreath, I layered a mix of standard Creative Cuts and Vellum Creative Cuts. 

Mixing the standard die cuts with the vellum pieces created some nice dimension and shadowing.

I tucked in a few wood veneer leaves into the wreath. The natural wood tones pick up on the colours of the building in my photos.

One of the cards in the pack of Creative Cuts was a perfect spot for the details of 'where' and 'when' the photo was taken.

Finally I added a few vellum hearts to finish off the layout.

I'm so happy with this "scraplifted" version of my original layout and I hope you like it too.

I'll be back again soon.

Take Care

Karen x x

Happy - Uniquely Creative - Paperback Blooms Collection

Hi everyone, it’s Rebecca here today sharing my first layout of the month. I’ve been having so much fun creating with the Paperback Blooms collection from Uniquely Creative. It’s such a delicate and beautiful collection, and I love how versatile it is. You can find the full collection in the shop here.

To begin, I took a sheet of patterned paper from the 6x6 Collection Pack and placed it in the centre of a sheet of premium white cardstock at an angle. I then cut three smaller squares from two other patterned papers and arranged them horizontally across the larger square, keeping them at the same angle for a cohesive look. I added dimension by raising the smaller squares with adhesive craft foam — one of those scrapbook essentials I simply can’t live without!

To bring the whole design together, I matted my photo with the same woodgrain paper used for the outer squares, creating a nice sense of consistency and flow throughout the layout.

Next, I selected several floral die cuts from the Floral Creative Cuts and arranged them into two large clusters on either side of my photo. I’m a big fan of symmetry, so I always try to keep my clusters balanced where possible. One of the things I love about Uniquely Creative die cut packs is that they include two of each design, which makes creating symmetrical layouts so easy!

I chose my title from the Creative Cuts Ephemera and positioned it to the left of my photo. On the opposite side, I added the adorable koala die cut because he was sitting in a similar pose to my son in the photo — such a cute little detail!

To finish the layout, I added a couple of die cut butterflies and applied some Distress Oxide Ink in the shade “Tattered Rose” behind the patterned papers. This created a soft shadow effect around the edges of the design and helped add extra depth and softness to the page.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you’ve enjoyed taking a closer look at my layout and that it inspires you to spend some creative time in your craft room this weekend making something beautiful.

Take care,

Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft

Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Lavendar Fields

Hello!

Claire here and this month I'm very lucky to be creating with the Simple Vintage Lavendar Fields collection. You can find it in the shop here.

I adore the colours in this collection. Pretty Lavendar a, fresh spring green and a touch of soft yellow. What's not to love! 

To create this layout I chose to layer the Lavender and  Sunshine and Honey papers to create an elongated anchor for my layout. I distressed and curled the edges and raised on foam for depth.

I positioned my photos centrally, backing them with the B side of the 3x4 Elements paper to draw out that coordinating pop of green. 

Next, I selected a range of accents using the Cardstock Stickers, Journal Bits & Pieces and Floral Bits & Pieces to draw the eye across the page. Under each cluster I added some Distress oxide in coordinating pale pink and lavender shades to add a bit of a glow to the page. 

I cut two tags from the Tag paper and placed these under my photo to help draw the eye across the large cluster above it. 

The for my title, I chose Enjoy the Moment from the Bits & Pieces pack which features the core colours in the collection and helps pull the page together. I embellished with some florals and flowers from the Chipboard Pieces. 

A few sequins from my stash were sprinkled across the clusters for a finishing touch to add that extra bit of sparkle! 

I can't wait to create more with this gorgeous collection. Until then, happy scrapping! 

Claire x

@scrappysoulmate 

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

Uniquely Creative - Ultraviolet Delight - Sutton Hoo

Hello, Karen here! Today I’m sharing a new layout using the stunning Ultraviolet Delight collection from Uniquely Creative.

I have a little confession to make - purple isn't usually my "go-to" colour for scrapbooking. In fact, I’ve spent years reaching for almost any other colour first. The last tine I scrapbooked with a predominantly purple collection was probably about 4 years ago 😲!  I can’t quite put my finger on why I steered clear of it for so long, but this collection has  changed my mind. and I'm loving creating with these shades.

I started with a sheet of 12x12 white cardstock. I trimmed it down slightly and matted it onto a deep purple sheet to create a narrow border. For some extra dimension I used my sewing machine to sew a white straight stitch around the entire edge.

For the background, I decided to play with some mixed media. I started by brayering on some Milled Lavender Distress Ink. Once dry, I added some stencilling on top with a darker purple ink and also splattered some ink. A lot of this got covered up later but it does peep out from behind the other elements and adds a bit of extra interest to the layout.

In the centre of the layout, I layered three overlapping strips of patterned paper - Simple Life, Very Violet, and Pretty Purples. Before gluing my strips down, I ran one through my printer so my journaling would sit at the bottom. I stitched around the edges of each strip and distressed the paper with my fingernails.

I then matted two photos with white cardstock and popped them on top.

I tucked some Vellum Creative Cuts under the photos. I decided to leave the backing paper on the pieces. This makes them more opaque so they don't get lost against the background.

I fussy cut some tabs from the Living Life's Moments paper and added these too.

I scattered die-cut white butterflies in three spots to draw the eye across the page. By gluing only the bodies, I gave the wings some lift, adding a bit more dimension to the design.

I die-cut the date and place name from purple cardstock to nestle near the photos. 

I finished everything off with a few tiny, pink, flat-back gems for a bit of sparkle.

I hope you like this layout and I'll be back again soon with another layout to share.

Take Care

Karen x x

Combining Scrapbooking & Journaling

 

Hi, Lisa here today.

I'm talking about journaling scrapbooking style today.

I was a scrapbooker for years before I started journaling.

And years later, although I don't create 12x12 style now,  would say that quite often my journaling is heavily inspired by my scrapbooking.

Today I'm creating in my weekly journal.

It's this paper here that has inspired this LO today from Pretty Little Studio.

And I'll add the link to the video here if you'd like to see me creating this page on my YouTube channel.

 

I wanted to make like a patchwork effect as a background.

But I wanted it to look rustic. So instead of cutting the paper, I tore down with a ruler.

I love this effect so much.

I love how this looks. Sticking each square down individually with the rough edges.

For my title work, I cut up one of the die cut papers here from Echo Park.  

Taking the, 'sunshine makes me happy'.

 

And I've continued over on the other side with the same design and this time adding some of the Echo park Element stickers.

This page is so simple but looks so effective.

The perfect Springtime LO.

I hope this has inspired you today.

Have fun with your Spring LO's.

Lisa xx