PAPER-CUTS September 2012

Layers.... lots and lots of lovely layers...

This month's kit is feminine, floral and flouncy. If you want to see the kit in detail, go to http://www.papermaze.co.uk/product/kits/papermaze-september-kit. I decided that the technique of layering would suit the kit very well, so that's what we're covering this month!
Layering is very popular at the moment, be it with paper, masks or stamps, so I thought we'd cover all three! There's lots of detail in this layout, and therefore lots of techniques, so hopefully there'll be something new for everyone to learn in this one!

Here's a little close up of some of the detail:

I've created the title with the Silhouette, if you don't have any large alphas, then you can do exactly the same sort of thing with the Cricut, so have a think of any title you may wish to use. If you have any mists, favourite stamps for backgrounds (see the text in the hearts) and Frayed Burlap Distress ink and sponges you may want to bring them along to speed things up a little. Also - see that heart shape in the background? That is a Heidi Swapp mask that we received in our kits many moons ago... if you can find it, bring it along too!
One last thing, part of the kit includes 6 beautiful note cards from Prima. If you want to use these as layers (as I have done), you may want to choose a photo that you can crop down a little - a 4x6 photo would not fit quite so well on them.
Rightyho... on to project number 2 - another layout. I'm hoping to create something else too, but I think I'll keep that as a surprise for when you arrive!

Hope you like! xxx

PAPER-CUTS August 2012 Final offerings!

Good morning! OK... I'm down to a couple of scraps of paper and the embellishments are all used save a few rub ons, so I think it's fair to say that the kit has been put to good use! Here's the final layout:

Again, you'll notice the sun ray theme - this time appearing as a negative cut into the paper. I'm afraid for this one you do need to bring a little extra something - some kraft card stock. If you have any alpha stickers, bring them along for your title. If you have none, we can cut them with the Cricut. Ooh, and a little twine/thread finishes off the buttons and hat pin nicely, but isn't essential!
So ladies - see you tomorrow/Saturday - looking forward to it!
Hope you like! xxx

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