PAPER-CUTS August 2012

Here's the third project that you'll be able to make (if you get a wiggle on!!) :

The only added extras here are the ribbon, and a little gold ink... if you like the look of the raffia in the box - I'm afraid you'll have to supply it yourself lol!! Note that the sunray makes an appearance again - this time in the shape of a masked and inked image on the tag.

Ok... I still have 2 entire sheets of patterned paper and a few cute embellishments left... I feel another layout coming on...
Hope you like! xxx

PAPER-CUTS August 2012

Project number 2:

A sweet little card, with a punched out heart on the front - again following the theme of sunbursts.
Again, nothing vital in the way of extras that you'll need for this one - perhaps a little string/twine if you have it?
Hope you like! xxx

PAPER-CUTS August 2012

Hello all! First layout share this month:

I thought we'd try something new; there are always new trends creeping into our paper crafting world, so each month, we're going to focus on one - starting with sunbursts!
This layout uses a very obvious sunburst design. I've used a square photo, on a rectangular matt - you may want to do the same.
Over the next couple of days, I'll be creating a few other things with our kit, (all with instructions for you), so keep checking in, but this is our main project this month. As always, everything you need for the layout is in the kit, or for use in our (NEW!) craft room, but if you have any small letter stickers, do bring them along.
Hope you like! xxx
P.S. I have 2 Ikea bags full of goodies that need a new home for a few pennies - and I MEAN a few pennies! So you may want to bring along a little spending money :-)

A Few Little Extras...

I really enjoyed creating a layout with this month's papers from simple Stories. So much so, I've decided to continue creating! The first thing to show is another layout:

I've used another of the journaling cards as a photo mat, and then lots of itty bitty bits and pieces to embellish. Though there will not be instructions for this layout, if you want to create it, there's very little extras you'll need to bring; perhaps some Thickers, a favourite border punch or stamps.
I still have so much left - I decided not to stop there! Here's my next make:

The inspiration for this came from a recent Split Coast Stampers video on You Tube. A very handy note paper holder - how cute! IF we have time, I'd be more than happy to pass on the knowledge of how to create this - you'll need to bring along a piece of acetate if you want a lid, a button, twine, ribbon and some good old printer paper for the note paper. If you want to be mega organised... the printer paper is cut to 3 1/2" square and rounded at the corners (I have to say that the corner rounding was the most tiresome part - feel free to leave it out!).
So... I have a spare few hours today and a fair bit of paper left - who knows what else I'll come up with! Hope you like! xxx

Scrapaholix July 2012

Hello all, hope you're well! This month, we'll be working with papers from the wonderful Simple Stories Summer Fresh collection; the papers are: Easy Breezy, Yellow Lace/Stitched Lattice and the 4x6 Journaling Card Elements no 2. Along with these papers, we have 2 sheets of dark green card stock, 1 red piece and 1 mustard yellow piece.
So, without further ado... here's what I've created:

This is the layout I'll be giving you instructions for. Of course, as always, there will be extra bits in your kits to complete the layout; the wood flowers, sequins and chipboard hearts. The only thing you'll have to bring along are some cream and red brads, if you wish to use them.
Though there's lots of detail in this layout, the basic structure is simple. There's very little measuring, but you will need your paper trimmer! The photo I've used is 3x3, as I wanted it to fit onto one of the journaling cards as a photo mat. As long as you can cut down your 4x6 photo to a size smaller than it is, that'll be fine.
OK - you have plenty of time to look at the papers online, and choose a photo to coordinate... look forward to seeing you all on Friday/Saturday!
Hope you like! xxx

Scrapaholix June 2012

I hope everyone's well and looking forward to this month's classes! I loved working with these papers - bright and cheery. Here's what I've come up with:

We've been doing a lot of 'white space' layouts recently, so this month I thought we'd change it round a bit and work in a more linear style. Because of the bold graphics on these papers, they are perfect for using as smaller pieces, such as the scallop circles and stars in this layout. I've actually added a horizontal banner to the right of the photo, as I didn't like the empty space there, but had taken the photo beforehand - you'll see on the day!
I'll be providing the polaroid style frame for you - to make sure your photo will work with it, the measurements of the frame are: 3 1/2" x just over 4". Obviously your photo won't be this size, but a standard 4" x 6" photo will do the job, as long as you don't mind cutting off the edges once you've attached the frame. With this in mind, choose a photo that doesn't have detail that you want to keep right at the edge. Does that make sense?!
I'll also be cutting the title for you. IF you have a photo that suits the phrase 'Birthday Celebration' then that would be brilliant lol, even just the Celebration bit, as I've sized it and designed it to fit the layout perfectly. If not, we can think of something else, but be warned it may not be so ornate!
Lastly, a few things you may wish to bring along if you have them at home to speed up the whole sharing process are:
A white gel pen, that will write on black card (worth having in your arsenal anyway if you don't already own one!), a fine tipped glue that dries clear, a 1" scallop circle punch and any star punches you may own. If you have your own sequins (very trendy in paper crafting at the mo) that you'd like to use, please feel free... but I have THOUSANDS!
Looking forward to seeing you all very soon! xxx
P.S of course if you'd prefer to use a punch different from the stars for your sequin bases you can, if you're bringing one from home, just make sure the shape is smaller than 1' so that it doesn't entirely obscure the scallop circle.
Hope you like! xxx

Yet Another Challenge!

Good morning all! The challenge I was keen to take part in this time is being hosted by Vicki, AKA melovebono on You Tube. Her stipulations are:
1. To use at least 3 photos
2. To journal about your layout
3. To incorporate stamping within your page
Vickie is fab to watch on You Tube - she often gives me a real belly laugh with the things she says! If you'd like to take part in her challenge, you only have a few days - so get on over and take a look at the vid! without further ado, here's my offering:

I really enjoyed creating this one. I'll quickly go over where I've incorporated her 3 rules.
1.I love the look of Instax photos, but NOT the quality of the pics sometimes lol! I purchased an Instax camera, and have had nothing but trouble with it, sooooooo.... I created an Instax frame on my Silhouette and saved it. Now, I can make any photo an Instax lookalike - so much better! 3 photos, as requested.
2. This page is about the garden, and enjoying it for the few days we can here in the UK whilst the sun is shining! The journalling is bottom right.
3. STAMPING! I love it! First, I cut a hexagon background with my silhouette. I stamped all the hexagons before using the negative cut to place them on my page as a base. The second bit of stamping is the cute little pegs holding the photos - sweet! Lastly, I've stamped 'Live in the Moment' around 3 sides of the photos.
The prize??? A fab $30 gift card to an online craft store of your choice! Obviously it has to be one the Vicki can purchase from whilst in the UK - but with t'internet these days that shouldn't post a problem. Hope you like! xxx