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

Simple Stories - Trail Mix - Let's Go

Hi everyone,

Claire back with you today sharing my second layout with the Trail Mix collection from Simple Stories. You can find it in the shop here.

I'm thoroughly enjoying this collection. As I mentioned in my last post, there's a great combination of earthy colours, alongside some richer warmer tones like I've used here.

The inspiration for my design came from a Post It note wreath I saw on Pinterest, so I decided to replicate it, using 3" squares of patterned paper.

I trimmed the Campfire Stories paper by 1/4" on all sides, distressing the edges and laying it flat on a piece of Premium White Cardstock. I've always loved a woodgrain paper and this one is no exception.

To create my paper square wreath, I cut four 3" squares from each of the Bugs & Kisses and So Outdoorsy papers.

I marked 1" down from two sides of the square and used this as a guide to score diagonally across the corner, creating a folded back edge, showcasing both sides of the patterned paper.

I repeated this for each square and then began to build the wreath, laying each square with the corner to the top left, and arranging these in a circular motion.

I cut my photo to fit in the centre of the wreath, measuring approximately 2.5" in size. I raised this on foam to help it stand proud against the wreath.

I cut the Let's Go title from the Tag Elements paper to create my title.

Once these elements were in place, the layout needed just a few small embellishments. I took a selection of ephemera pieces from the Bits & Pieces pack, 

I love how just a few small embellishment clusters has brought the wreath to life, and really given it that 'exploring outdoors' feeling.

On the top and bottom square, I added some phrases from the Sticker Book, laying these in the edge of the flap to create a bit of extra movement. 

To help make sure they stayed visible, I added a small foam pad under the folded paper edge to stop it raising too high. This worked perfectly and makes sure you can see the stickers in full.

As a final touch, I added a few die cut leaves from plain white cardstock and added a few splashes of white paint across the wreath.

I hope you've enjoyed this layout. It was certainly a fun one to create!

See you next time.

Claire xx

@scrappysoulmate

Pinkfresh Studio ~ Holiday Magic #2

 Hi everyone, it’s Anna back with you today! 

I’m here with my first layout using Pinkfresh Studio’s Holiday Magic. You can find the collection in the shop here. 

I have also made an advent calendar with this collection which you can see here. 

For this layout, I have used the beautiful ‘deck the halls’ paper as my base. This paper is absolutely beautiful!

I cut out a smaller circle from a sheet of whirlpool bazzill cardstock and mounted it to the left side of the floral wreath. I then mounted my photograph onto the b side of ‘holly jolly’ and placed it on top of the circle. 

I fussy cut some of the leaves and berries from the ‘feeling festive’ patterned paper and slotted them in around my photo. 

I used a few pieces from the ephemera pack to embellish around the wreath. I used some 3D foam pads to mount the ephemera pieces and tried to match them tone on tone to the same colours in the wreath. 

To finish, I added some Nuvo drops around the edge of the inner circle and added a few crystals dotted around yeh layout. I also used some Pink Paislee sequin stars. 

Thanks so much for looking! See you soon! 

Anna 

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The Christmas Pudding Club! ....Simple Stories Vintage Country Christmas

Hi There!

 It's Anita here starting off this week and I have been working with Simple Stories 'Vintage Country Christmas' Collection!
Every year near the end November I get together with my Mum, daughters and my Sister and we attend a Christmas Pudding making night in Eastbourne. It's really lovely to all be together, we have a giggle, enjoy each others company and meet other ladies too. Also the hall smells divine with all the fresh ingredients and of course there are mince pies and mulled wine to enjoy too!

I started with a sheet of Christmas Magic and carefully fussy cut the wreath from the centre of the sheet, leaving the outer frame intact. I then cut a sheet of white canvas cardstock down to an 11" x 11" square and placed it over the reverse side of the cut out sheet to provide a plaid frame.
The cut out wreath was then raised on foam pads all the way round.

In my DT kit I was sent a Seasons Greetings mini stencil, so I used a fine line marker and created the title at the top of the page. From the reverse side of the sheet of 4 x 6 elements I used a bow die and made the red and white polka dot bow for the top of the wreath. The photo was matted with Classic Red Cardstock.

I cut a few different elements from the sheet of 3 x 4 Elements and scattered them around the wreath, using one as a journalling spot, these I also raised on foam pads for a little dimension.
I finished the page by adding a few velvet blooms.

This really is a lovely collection from Simple Stories, there is a vast selection of their goods in the shop HERE and they will cover many occasions ans themes.

Not long til the big day now, so its the perfect time to get some Christmas papers in ready to scrap your new photos that you will have taken this lovely time of year.

Happy Crafting and Happy Christmas to You xx
Warmest Wishes Anita xxx