May Papermaze Kit - Part 1

Lynn here, with the new Papermaze Kit for May. The kit is full of bold and bright coloured papers and Bazzill Cardstock. Great for fun filled summer, kids and holiday layouts. My first two layouts record my children's activities, when they were much younger.



In the kit you will find the following items:

Patterned Papers:
Echo Park - Born to Travel - See the Sights Plaid & Postcard
Echo Park - Little Things Mean a Lot - Bright Butterflies
Graphic 45 - Spring is in the Air - Choose Happy
Photo Play - Lucky Cat - Cherry Blossoms
Simple Stories - For the Record - Just the Details

The photo above shows both sides of each paper.

Embellishments:
2 Woodware junk Label Stamps, purple & pink Studio Light pearls, 10 Dress It Up red hearts, 2 doilies, P13 frames, Rosie's Studio Bayfair dragonfly, 12 Rosie's Studio Bayfair Sentiments Ephemera & 12" Doodlebug washi tape Airmail.

Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Bazzill White, Admiral (included in kit), Wildberry Pie, Mexican Poppy, Grenadine & Hillary (Extra Pack).

Emily as Jessie - Emily loved Toy Story and her favourite character was Jessie, so when the school had a Disney themed Christmas fair, She wanted to dress up as Jessie. So, with the hat from the Disney Store, I made her the rest of the costume.

I started this layout by trimming a sheet of Smooth White Bazzill cardstock to measure 11" x 11". Then I used a large sunburst cutfile to stencil Squeezed Lemonade and Mustard Seed Distress Inks to create a background. Then I flicked Mustard Seed, Candied Apple and Blueprint Sketch. Once dry I applied it centrally over a sheet of Bright Butterflies paper, which I had gutted to make a 1" frame.

I cut a 10.5" x 1.5" piece of  Choose Happy paper and placed this across the horizontally bottom of the cardstock. I stuck a length of filmstrip washi tape along the top of this paper. With some heavy jute twine, I created a double rope loop to place to the left side of the layout. I finished this off with a knot to the bottom left and glued the tails down in smaller loops.

I placed a couple of 3D stickers (cowboy boots and horseshoe from my stash), near to the knot.

I trimmed three images of Emily from the photos and arranged them inside the lasso. Using the Cricut, I cut lettering for the title, with the Admiral Bazzill and the remains of the Bright Butterflies paper. The title was placed above the photos.

I cut some stars from Grenadine, Mexican Poppy Bazzill. These were placed around the lasso, raised up on 3D foam pads.

With two pieces from the selection of Rosie's Studio Bayfair Sentiments Ephemera in the kit, I added a journalling tag, with the addition of some Baker's twine, and a label for the date. The date was spelt out with Doodlebug Designs Alphabet Soup in Blue Jeans. Finally, I scattered some puffy star stickers over the page.

Crazy Coupe - My children were given a Little Tikes - Cozy Coupe for their 3rd birthday. Andrew especially loved his first car! This layout was inspired by a page made by Niki Rowland for Simple Stories.

With the Bazzill White cardstock from the kit as the background for this layout, I started by creating the starburst rays, by cutting pieces from several papers in the kit. I used both sides of
Cherry Blossoms, Just the Details, Bright Butterflies and See the Sights Plaid. I also used the blue side of Choose Happy. These were held in place with a line of navy-blue machine stitching. the sun was made with a circle of Mexican Poppy Bazzill, and a scrap of white cardstock.

I placed the photos to the left of the layout, then I created two rosettes made with the Tim Holtz, Sizzix Rosettes die set, and more of the papers and Bazzill from the kit.

I used more of the Bazzill from the kit and the Cricut to cut a title, large numbers and stars. These were scattered over the layout, some being layered up with 3D foam pads. 

I fussy cut some phrases from the Just the Details paper and added these randomly onto the page.

My journalling was written along the side of the rays onto the cardstock.

That's all for today, I will be back with two more layouts from the May kit soon.
Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

Photoplay This Happy Life - Summer Vibes

Hello! Karen here, and I've got a new scrapbook layout to share featuring Photoplay's This Happy Life collection. It's such a bright and cheerful collection – absolutely perfect for showing off those sunny summer snapshots!

For this layout, I began by cutting Paige Evans' gorgeous 'Heartburst' cut file from smooth white cardstock. 

Next, I backed that cut file (leaving the heart unbacked) with a colourful mix of patterned papers from the collection. To make it really pop, I positioned it in the centre of a slightly trimmed down piece of black 12x12 cardstock. A layer of 3D foam underneath the backed cut file gives it dimension and a bit of shadow. Finally, I mounted the whole thing onto a white cardstock base.

Within the heart, I created a collage of punched paper hearts. I used two different sizes of heart punches. As I arranged them, I made sure to spread out the various colours and sizes for a balanced look. For a little extra sparkle, I also scattered a few iridescent sequins among the punched hearts.

My photo was double matted to help it stand out, and I positioned it near the bottom of the layout, letting it slightly overlap the central heart design. To add a sub-title, I grabbed one of the cut-aparts from the "It Happened" paper and tucked it under the corner of the photo. I also added some punched paper hearts to the top of the card, and digging through my stash, I found a word strip leftover from the design team kit I used last month – perfect for adding a little extra sentiment.

To finish off, I die-cut the words "Summer Vibes" from more black cardstock and placed them in the top left corner of the layout. It felt like the perfect title for this happy, summer photo of my daughter.

I really hope you enjoy seeing his layout and I hope you get some time to scrapbook your own happy summer memories too.

Until next time, take care.

Karen x x

Echo Park ~ Born to Travel ✈️ #1

Hi everyone, it’s Anna back with you today and this month I’m working with Echo Park - Born to Travel. 

You can find the whole collection in the shop here. 

 

For this layout I began by using ‘Postcard’ as my base. I then trimmed roughly 1/4 of the ‘b’ side of ‘Ready to go Luggage’ down as well as trimming it around the edge to fit inside the boarder of ‘postcard’. 

I placed the boarder sticker from the element stickers down the edge of ‘Ready to go Luggage’ 

I mounted my photo on to the b side of ‘Soaring Hot Air Balloons’ and cut out two journal cards from ‘Travel Journaling Cards’. One of which was to act as my title and the other being my journaling space. 

I adhered these three pieces vertically along the edge of my patterned paper. 

I cut out some strips from ‘Tourist licence Plates’ and adhered a strip under my photograph, with a couple of extras used elsewhere on the layout. 

I then pulled out the element sticker sheet again and added a few to my layout, including the aeroplane and some florals. 

After adding my journaling, that was my layout complete! 

Thanks so much for looking!

 See you again later in the month for a second layout using this collection. 

Anna 

@acraftylifewithanna

Determined - 49 and Market - Rust & Revs 2.0 Collection

Hi everyone!

It’s Rebecca here, and I’m excited to share my first layout of the month with you. This time, I’m creating with the Rust & Revs 2.0 collection by 49 and Market—a stunning release designed by Dennis Bruton. Whether used on its own or paired with the original Rust & Revs collection, it offers incredible versatility and creative potential. You can find the collection in the shop here.

I instantly fell in love with several of the patterned papers in this collection and knew I wanted to showcase a few of my favourites. I chose three designs and used metal nesting dies to cut various-sized circles. These were then layered onto a sheet of Premium White Cardstock, creating a central focal point. To finish the layered look, I added a circular photo right on top.

Below the photo, I positioned my title, which I chose from the Chipboard Words and Phrases set. Since the title has a bold, blocky shape, I trimmed the bottom of my photo and circles in a straight line to mirror its structure and give the design a more cohesive feel.

With plenty of space on either side of the photo, I dived into the embellishments. I selected several Laser Cut Elements from the collection to build two main clusters. To add depth, I used foam pads under some elements. I also tucked in a tag from the Die Cut Elements and even repurposed a film strip from the laser-cut packaging—such a great way to squeeze a few extra goodies out of your supplies!

Once my clusters were complete—but before adhering everything to the background—I added some mixed media to bring the layout to life. Using Distress Oxide Inks in Twisted Citron and Black Soot, I rolled colour onto the cardstock with a mini brayer, making sure it peeked out from behind my main design.

To finish, I added Rub-On Transfers and bold black paint splatters for extra texture and drama.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m absolutely loving working with this collection and can’t wait to be back at the end of the month with another layout to share.

Take care, 
Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft

Photoplay This Happy Life - Ascott House

Hi there! Karen here, and I'm excited to share a scrapbook layout I created using the lovely new "This Happy Life" collection from Photoplay. This collection is bursting with cheerful, vibrant colours, inspiring phrases, and lovely images – absolutely ideal for documenting all those joyful moments in your life.

My layout is inspired by a layout by Jessica Mikels.

For the base of my layout, I started with a 12x12 sheet of smooth white cardstock. Along the bottom edge, I added layers of patterned paper: first, a 2.5" strip of the "All My Life" paper, topped with a 2" strip of the "This Year" paper.

Using my sewing machine and white thread, I added a border and texture by straight stitching all the way around the edge of the layout.

I printed six 3" square photos and gave each one a double mat. The first layer of each mat is white cardstock, followed by a layer of patterned paper from the collection. For the patterned layers, I used the A & B sides of the "Everyday" paper and the B sides of the "Sweet Hello" and "This Year" papers.

I then arranged the six photos in a 2 x 3 grid across the upper portion of the layout. To add a touch of interest, I tucked small pieces of patterned paper beneath the corners of a couple of the photos.

For the title, which was placed on the layered paper strips at the bottom of the layout, I used my Silhouette machine to cut out words from gold mirror cardstock. To make the title really pop against the patterned papers, I created a white cardstock mat for the gold words. Finally, I added small gold foam letter stickers from my personal collection to complete the title.

To the left of the title, I added a cluster of die-cut flowers and leaves from my stash. These particular die cuts are from a Paige Evans collection, and although they might not now be in stock, you can find similar packs available here that would work equally well for this design.

To complete the layout and tie in the gold of the title, I added a few gold sequins across the layout and the date in the bottom right corner.

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you feel inspired by my layout.

Take Care

Karen x x

April Papermaze Kit - Part 2

Here is my second DT post, with two layouts made using the April Papermaze kit. As well as the six patterned papers, the kit has a collection of  embellishments. There are two sheets of Bazzill cardstock included, and you can also buy four more in the co-ordination pack. I have dipped back into the past for these two layouts with photos from 2008 and 1995.

Before looking at how I made the layouts, here are the details of what you will find in the kit.

 

Patterned Papers:
Mintay Papers - Photographer collection - #02 & #05
Stamperia - Alterego collection - Postcard & Turquoise Wallpaper
Stamperia - Create Happiness collection - Dewdrops - Wood
P13 - Love Stories collection - #06

2, 49 & Market frames, 6 pieces 49 & Market acetate ephemera, 1 strip Prima crystals, 1 sheet P13 alpha stickers, selection of Cocoa Vanilla foam stickers, 12" lace, 6" Tim Holtz filmstrip ribbon and 6x Tim Holtz brads

Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Twig & Whirlpool (included in kit). Coastal, Avalanche, Jade & Cinnamon Stick (in extra Bazzill pack)

 

Home Sweet Home - My son at 3 years old, helping to clean the Wendy house

For the background I used the sheet of Turquoise Wallpaper paper. Onto this I added a strip of paper torn from Dewdrops - Wood, and placed this vertically onto the background, after inking the edges. I followed the line of the wood effect paper, with a strip of my own filmstrip washi tape.

I arranged my photo overlapping the strips, in the centre. Then I fussy cut some flowers from Mintay #05 (scraps leftover from previous layouts). I inked these and mounted them onto the page using 3D pads.

For my title I used the word 'HOME' from the Cocoa Vanilla foam stickers in the kit. I added the rest of the title using some tiny letter stickers from my stash.

I tucked some cheesecloth along the joins in the papers and around the flowers.

I added a little wooden house, numbers for the date and a key to the layout. 

I made a small journalling tag from Dewdrops - Wood paper, and a die from the Tim Holtz Sizzix Tag collection set.  I inked the edges, and wrote my journalling, then tucked it just under the flowers.

Finally, I added a scattering of water drops.

Memories - A photo of me with my husband on a family day out in Essex. We visited the Battlesbridge Antique Centre, and here we are at the very top of the building in the café.

I started this layout with the sheet of Whirlpool Bazzill. Then I added torn pieces to the top and bottom of this cardstock, leaving a gap of the Bazzill in-between. The top area is from Postcard, and the bottom area from the Dewdrops - Wood paper. I tore some small triangular pieces from the scrap cut away from the #02 camera paper. These pieces were placed over the other papers, to give the appearance of small tears.

I cut a two complete and two incomplete postcards from the remains of the Postcard paper. I mounted my photo onto some corrugated card. I arranged the photo and postcards in a fan overlapping each other, so it appeared the postcards were all complete. I placed these in the centre of the layout.

I decorated the layout with the 49 & Market acetate ephemera from the kit. The title was made with Cocoa Vanilla foam stickers which are also included in the kit.

I used a Tim Holtz Idea-ology label holder from my stash, to add the date with some alpha stickers.

Finally, I scattered the Prima crystals from the kit, around the page.

That's all for the April kit. Back with the May kit soon.
Thanks for looking
Lynn x