PAPER-CUTS April 2013

Hello everyone! As some of you know, I'm a proper working gal now! I will, of course be continuing with our classes (how could I not?!), but until I get myself a little more organised, please bare with me! I will be posting the layouts/projects before class this month, but it may be Friday.
In the mean time, you can see the kit by clicking HERE and I will post the two photos I will be using for the two layouts below. both are square (3"x3"). If you don't print at home, but wish to have the same finished layouts as mine, simply choose a couple of photos that you can crop down!

As you can see, the photo colours are quite 'autumnal', as the papers in the kits this month are very rich in colour.
Ok - I promise to be in touch very soon! Hugs to all. xxx

PAPER-CUTS March 2013 Final Project

Hi guys - sorry for my tardiness! Here's our last project this month:

Killing two birds with one stone here; it's Connie's birthday tomorrow, so after giving her this card, I'll be taking it straight back for the day as our example lol! She won't know though...she'll be at school ;-)

This card comes together very quickly. The blue paper is perfect for making a card specific for a member of your family - simply pick the piece with the relevant relative on it!!

The only extras you can bring (if you have them, otherwise fear not - they will be here for your use!) is 3D foam pads and extra tacky tape.

Looking forward to seeing you all! xxx

PAPER-CUT March 2013 Layout Two

Here's layout two for this month:

I simply LOVE this photo of Connie! Lots of stamping on this one (surprise surprise!), as well as some creativity with texture paste; hmmmmm, am I mad letting you lot loose with that stuff?!?!

Again, I've used the alpha sheet from last month's kit - so you really do need to remember to bring it with you! 

Hope you like! xxx

PAPER-CUTS March 2013 Layout One

Hello all! Hope you're all well, and looking forward to class this month! Without further ado, here's our first project:

I have Shimelle Laine to thank for inspiration for this one; something a little different! The photos are 2 3/4" square, and you'll need three of them. As always, if you don't have square photos, then you can simply crop some to size. Just make sure you choose some that have the subject matter within a 2 3/4" square!

The printing has been printed, vertically onto a piece of card stock cut down to an A4 size. You can do this at home in advance if you like, or wait until you've finished the layout, or simply write you're journalling if you'd rather. There's also always the option of not doing it at all too!

As always, everything you'll need is here, other than the title stickers - recognise them? They're from last month's kit, so make sure you bring them along!

OK, that's it - and now on to layout two!

PAPER-CUTS Feb 2013 Final Project

Yes I know, I know... only three projects this month, but THIS one has five little projects within it so I think that makes up for it! It's a sweet little set of notecards:

Lots of border and shape punching for this one, and lots of fun mixing and matching! You'll need 3D foam and a brown ink pad to ink the edges if you have one. See you all soon! xxx

PAPER-CUTS Feb 2013 Layout Two

Ok, I THINK I've got this one photoed just before the light fades!

Notice here the subtle sprayed hearts in the background using a mask - that'll be fun... and probably messy! In this month's kit, we get an entire 12x12 sheet of alpha stickers, and I thought we'd take full advantage of that by using them to journal. Now... be warned... I patiently trimmed all my letters down as I wanted them in a smaller size - but of course, that doesn't mean you have to!

Watch out tomorrow, for one, maybe two more projects. xxx

PAPER-CUTS Feb 2013 Layout One

Good morning all! Here's our first project:

As you can see, there are some lovely bits and pieces in our kits this month, including the beautiful blue lace fabric that you can see on the left hand side of this layout. I've used a 4x6 landscape photo, and because the colours in the kit are quite muted, I toned down the colours in it before printing. Perhaps, if you print at home you could try the same? If that sounds a little out of your comfort zone, try printing in sepia, or simply choosing a photo without bright zesty colours!

The frame you see is made on my Cameo, and you'll find one in your kits, so bare in mind the phrase 'smile' when choosing your photos for this one!

Right, look out for our next layout later on this afternoon... oh... and I lied to you all... the photo I have chosen to use is 3 1/2" square, not another 4x6. If you can either print your photo that size, or choose one that you can crop to that size, then great; otherwise, I think the second layout will work just as well with another 4x6 landscape shot. Decide for yourselves when you see it!

xxx