March Papermaze Kit - Part 1

Hello, Lynn here today with two layouts created using the March Papermaze Kit. Full of pretty floral and rustic papers, colour matched cardstock and embellishments. For my first two layouts I have picked the farmyard style papers from 49 and Market's Whispering Way collection.

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

Patterned Papers:
49 and Market - Whispering Way collection - Farm Fresh & Sunshine Days
Carta Bella - Pressed Floral collection - 3 x 4 Journalling Cards
Carta Bella - Feels Like Home collection - Floral Frame & Cottage Floral
Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Junk Drawer collection - Willow

The photo below shows both sides of the papers

Embellishments: Mintay Chippies Titles - 1 line, 3 Prima Cherry Sweet flowers, 6 Uniquely Creative Bohemian Escape Vellum, 2 Kaisercraft Frames, Kaisercraft Rhinestone Flower, Bo Bunny - Beautiful Things - Candy Dots, Hero Arts Clay Hearts, 12" Lace.

Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Twig, Rosewood (included in kit), Classic Smooth White, Quartz, Guacamole and  Yukon Gold.

Cobtree Museum - When the children were on their school summer holiday, we spent a Day at The Cobtree Museum of Kent Life, Maidstone. They enjoyed playing in 'The Darling Buds of May' set. Here is my daughter on Pop Larkin's Truck.

I chose the Farm Fresh paper for this layout, I has some rustic farm yard images centred around a big circular egg farm symbol. You will see from the photo below how I gutted this paper, so that I could use the brick work print from the 'B' side as a mount for my photo. I was careful to trim around the 'Fresh Farm Eggs' sign and milk churn. I cut the cut-out piece into smaller pieces and 'built' a brick wall around my photo. Then tucked the photo under the sign and churn. As with all cut edges on this layout, I inked the edges with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink.

Using a BIGZ XL alphabet die (Wonderland) and some greyboard from my stash, I cut the letters for the title. The letters were painted with two different coloured coats of Distress Paint (Ground Espresso and Brushed Corduroy). Once dry I added a layer of Cracking Medium, allowing this to dry naturally and cause the top layer of paint to crack, giving a weathered wood effect. I protected the letters with a thin layer of Glossy Accents.

The letters were arranged following the line of the circular design printed on the paper. 

I made a subtitle using Sizzix Thinlits Alphanumeric Label die set to cut letters from the Yukon Gold Bazzill in the kit. I arranged the letters inside the larger title. 

I cut more letters and numbers for the date, these were arranged of two small tags cut using the Sizzix Framelits Tag Collection Die set. Using another small tag, I added some journalling. Fine jute twine was looped through the holes in the tags. 

I purchased a pack of 49 and Market Laser Cut Elements from the Whispering Way collection, I selected a few images, and along with the tags, applied them to the layout using 3D foam pads. Small pieces of raffia were tucked under some of the pieces. 

Badsell Farm Park - A day out for the Children with Twin's Club friends, after winning tickets for the Badsell Farm Park, Paddock Wood. Andrew loved all the farm machinery he was able to climb onto and pretend to drive.  

This time I chose the Sunshine Days paper, from the Whispering Way collection. I added more chicken wire to this page using Aged Mahogany Distress Paint mixed with Texture Paste, and worked through a stencil (TCW259S). This was set aside to dry. 

The title letters were cut using another Sizzix BIGZ XL die (Block Tall Capital) and more Greyboard. I treated these with a coat of Aged Mahogany Distress paint. Brushed Corduroy Distress paint was blended with Texture Paste and this was plastered over the painted letters, leaving a rough finish, and allowing the Aged Mahogany to show through. 

Once dried, the letters were arranged around the top of the circular image on the paper. 

I selected images from two packs of 49 and Market Laser Cut elements (Krafty Garden and Whispering Way). 

I tucked in a few 49 and Market Vintage Bits Essential Tickets - Sunbeam.  

Finally, I used some old rub-ons for the date. 

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

January Papermaze Kit

Lynn here today, sharing the DT layouts I have made with the January Papermaze kit. The lovely colours in this kit lend themselves beautifully to winter and Christmas layouts. 

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

Patterned Papers:
49 and Market - Vicki Boutin - Curiosities in Willow Grove - Starters Paper 7
49 and Market - Vicki Boutin - Mistletoe & Memories - Staples Paper 5
Mintay Papers - Cottage Heart - #04 & #06
Echo Park - Snow Day - Cozy Plaid
Graphic 45 - Deck the Halls - Calm and Bright 

The photo below shows both sides of the patterned papers:

Embellishments: 
Pink Paislee - 5th & Monaco - Puffy Words
Craft Consortium - Enamel Dots
Rosie's Studio - Full of Wonder - Snowflake
Nellies Choice - Snowflake Stamps
Buttons Galore Sparklets - Starry Sky
Prima - The Home Baker - Ephemera
Super Ribbons - Blue Ribbon 

Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Touch of Pink, Evening Surf (included in kit), Jade, Aqua, Twill and Coconut Swirl.

Happy Moments - A moment in time captured by my daughter, of her daughter playing . 

I started by creating my plaid border, to do this I gutted the EP Cozy Plaid paper. I saved the centre piece for use later on. Then I trimmed the Mintay #06 paper, to measure 11" x 11", and distressed the edges. 

Using a large heart template I made for the purpose, I drew the shape onto the scrips side of the #06 paper with pencil. Then with a pack of 49 and Market Vintage Artistry - Serenity Rub-ons and the Rub-ons Transfer sets; I rubbed some blots and phrases onto the paper. I chose a larger phrase for the title. 

I printed my photos with white borders, and arranged these diagonally across the page. From the remains of the Cozy Plaid paper, I cut two pieces 2" x 5" and distressed the edges. With these pieces blue side up, I placed one, tucked behind the top and bottom two photos. The paper and photos were stuck into place.

I raided my stash and found gems and pearls in shades of gold, brown, blue and white. I stuck these close together along the pencil lines. 

Tree Shopping Together - A family tradition, to go Christmas tree shopping on 1st December.

The background for this layout is the Starters Paper 7 paper, I chose the side with the trees printed down the right of the sheet.

Using my Cricut I cut a Peartree Cutfile (Winter Branches Wreath), in two sizes, both from the Jade Bazzill from the kit. I also cut a large star using the kit's Aqua Bazzill. To create the effect of a dusting of snow, rather than a complete covering, I dabbed the wreaths and star with an Emboss It Clear Dabber. I sprinkled and heat embossed Stampendous Frantage Shabby White Embossing Enamel.

I cut a smaller star with some rose gold glitter card from my stash. I flicked some white acrylic paint over both stars. I tied some ivory organza ribbon around the star, creating a bow at the front. I added a die cut snowflake from a previous Papermaze kit, and a gold wire and bead holly bough from an old Christmas card.

I mounted my photo onto white card and trimmed to make a narrow border. From last month's kit, I  selected  a tag from Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Believe collection - Tag Elements sheet. I inked the edges with Forest Moss Distress Ink, punched a hole in the top and threaded some jute twine through, then tied it in a bow.

I used the tag for my title, made with 49 and Market Evergreen Season - Chipboard words. From this collection I also selected the snowflakes.

At this point I glued everything in place. Further embellishments were made with white pearls, added to the larger wreath and three wooden trees.

For the date, I used more of the Jade Bazzill and Sizzix Thinlits Alphanumerics 'Label' die set.

That's all for today, back with more from this kit soon.
Thank you for looking.
Lynn x

Whispers of Yesterday - 49 and Market - Echoes of Time Collection

Hi everyone,

It’s Rebecca back on the blog with you today, sharing my second (and final) layout for the month. I’ve had such a wonderful time creating with the 'Echoes of Time' collection from 49 and Market. It’s no surprise that some elements from this beautiful range sold out quickly — but you can still view the full collection in the shop here.

For today’s layout, I was inspired by one of my older projects from a few years ago and decided to recreate parts of it using this collection. I began by cutting several strips of paper — mixing both patterned papers and solid cardstocks from the range. The strips vary in width and length, and I cut a fishtail into one end of each for extra detail. I then arranged them across a sheet of Premium White Cardstock, overlapping some for added texture and interest.

On top of these background strips, I positioned my two photos, mounting them with some frames from the Laser Cut Elements to make them stand out as the main feature. To extend the circular design over on the right-hand side, I added two die-cut circles in a contrasting shade from the Solids Collection Pack.

At the bottom of the larger photo, I placed my title, raised on foam pads for a bit of dimension. I chose one of the phrase pieces from the Chipboard Bits — it worked perfectly as my title and added lovely visual depth to the layout.

With the larger elements in place, I moved on to my favourite part — embellishing! I selected several of the larger floral clusters from the Wildflower Laser Cuts and arranged them in two key areas to balance the composition. And of course, I couldn’t resist adding a couple of the adorable owl die-cuts from the Laser Cut Elements — they were just perfect for my photos!

As much as I love a crisp white background, the layout felt slightly unfinished. So I decided to add some light mixed media details to tie everything together. I started by applying a touch of ink using one of the new 49 and Market x Ranger Ink Pads in the shade “Lavender Kisses.” Over that, I added some subtle stamping and a few delicate Rub-On Transfers. I love how these small touches brought the whole page to life and gave it that extra bit of character.

Thanks so much for reading along!

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing the layouts I’ve created this month using this beautifully elegant collection.

Take care, 

Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft

Courageous - 49 and Market - Rust & Revs 2.0 Collection

Hi everyone!

It’s Rebecca here, and today I’m excited to share my latest layout, created using the fabulous Rust & Revs 2.0 Collection from 49 and Market. If you loved the original Rust & Revs collection, you’re going to adore this new release by Dennis Bruton! The two collections are distinct enough to stand on their own, but they also coordinate beautifully—perfect for mixing and matching! You can find Rust & Revs 2.0 here.

To start, I cut strips from various patterned papers in the 12x12 Collection Pack and layered them to add depth and interest. I also incorporated a chipboard frame from the Chipboard Words and Phrases, which I cut in half so each piece could peek out from either side, introducing a fun pop of texture.

I mounted my photo using a coordinating solid cardstock from the 12x12 Solids Pack —choosing yellow to echo the yellow seat in the photo. To give it extra dimension, I raised the photo on a layer of adhesive foam.

Next, I tucked in a couple of pieces from the Die-Cut Elements —a tag above the photo and a tab to the left—for added detail and balance.

One of my favourite 49 and Market products is the Laser Cut Out Elements —I’m always amazed by how much they pack into a single set! For this layout, I chose a chain link design and positioned a small section above and below the photo, along with a yellow quad bike for a fun focal point. To bring in a touch of green, I added Laser Cut grass on either side, tying it all together with the green in my photo.

For the title, I chose the chipboard word "courageous." It felt fitting—my son is often anxious about new things, but he’s always shown such bravery when it comes to driving his grandad’s tractor. This year was extra special, as he finally grew tall enough to reach the pedals on his own, no help from mum needed!

Once all my layers and embellishments were in place, I turned my attention to the background. While I usually love leaving white space on my layouts, this one felt a little too bare. So, I added a touch of mixed media to bring everything together.

I began by applying a few Rub-On Transfers —I always add these before any ink work so the designs remain crisp and visible. Then, using a mini brayer, I applied some black Distress Oxide Ink for a distressed look and finished with black acrylic paint splatters for added texture and movement.

As a final touch, I added a couple of Epoxy Coated Stickers to finish off the page just right.

Thanks so much for stopping by—I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing what I’ve created with this amazing collection. I already know it won’t be the last time I reach for Rust & Revs 2.0!

Take care,
Rebecca x

@preciouspagespapercraft