Showing posts with label Paper Crafting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paper Crafting. Show all posts

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Altered Diary - The Scrapbook Store


I used left over product from my DT kit for July, to create a revamped, or altered diary cover.  Mum and I found some fabric covered note books in k-mart some time ago and this one was perfect for my creation.  These also make wonderful gifts, so nice to have a stash on hand for the un-expected gift 'need'!  

The Mintay, 7th Heaven paper collection is stunning, and was such nice papers to work with.  However, I always find it difficult which paper side to use the most, as all are so pretty. 

All materials, can be found below....which are available through The Scrapbook Store..


Materials:
Blue Fern Studios - Romance, History, Fiction Chipboard
Charms - Key, Butterfly and Clock
Tassel from Stash
Pin with Beads from Stash


Monday, July 23, 2018

Adore You, Layout - The Scrapbook Store...


This month for The Scrapbook Store, I used the beautiful papers by Karola Witczak, Mintay - 7th Heaven.  Team these with 2Crafty Chipboard elements, Seam Binding, Green Tara Flowers, and Lace, Couture Creations Pearls, and Nuvo's Glitter drops.....perfect combination to be creative.  I added in some torn corrugated board, white-washed with Gesso ... highlighted parts of the chipboard with the mini pearls .... and some fussy cutting from the papers. 

The Green Tara 'Tea Roses' are just beautiful, and the set comes complete with matching leaves ....

The image is of my brother, Paul when he was a baby, with my Mum, on my Grandmothers front lawn.  Paul was certainly had no hair, totally bald!!


Materials:
Mintay by Karola Witczak - 7th Heaven Mt-7th-03
Mintay by Karola Witczak - 7th Heaven Mt-7th-01
Mintay by Karola Witczak - 7th Heaven Mt-7th-04
Seam Binding - Lace Blue
Green Tara - 18mm White Lace
Couture Creations - 3mm Pearls - Cornflower Blue
American Craft - Textured Cardstock - White

Monday, May 28, 2018

Inspirational Dreams Mini Album - The Scrapbook Store


One of my favourite things to create is mini albums and have been making them for many years now.  I mostly use the same methods of making each album, just changing sizes, and adding various types of flap pages, and tag holders.  Most of my learning has come from you brilliant You Tubers, Kathy Orta King and Ginger, from My Sisters Scrapper.  This album I used stack the deck for adding the pages, though I really LOVE Kathy Orta's hidden hinge method. 

I've used the Penelope Dee, Mother of Pearl paper collection, which was part of my design team product this month - so pretty!!  The title 'dreams' is from the Dusty Attic Word Pack #17 - you get 4 great titles on one chipboard sheet, bargain. The inspirational and make a wish are from my stash from many years ago and I just had to use as they were perfect for my album.  

Out of left over papers, I created some quick cards ....










Materials:
Paper Bags
Butterfly Printable
Ribbon
Wording Inspirational and Make a Wish from my stash

Friday, May 11, 2018

Memories - The Scrapbook Store


This month for The Scrapbook Store, I was sent a deliciously gorgeous lot of goodies to design with - including the stunning Penelope Dee, Mother of Pearl papers, Dusty Attic Chipboard Pieces, Green Tara Lace, and oodles more.  Then the search for the right photograph...

I found an old photograph of my first birthday with my parents.  Its not the best photograph as it is old, and not clear, etc.  However, it is a special memory for me, as my Dad passed away on New Years Eve, he had Motor Neuron Disease.  

Before I explain more on my layout, I had an email from a lady who was asking about why I always list a 'chipboard sheet' in my materials list, so perhaps there are more that ask this question as well.  I use the chipboard as a base for my layouts.  Cardstock, even though sturdy, often doesn't support fully the layout, especially if you are using mediums, and lots of embellishing.  All in all, it really is a support base :-) You can find a variety of thicknesses 'here'.

I've used the Penelope Dee papers, each paper of this collection is just stunning, and teamed this great paper range with some corrugated cardboard.  To shabby the layout, I added white paint (not gesso) here, there and everywhere - I was tempted to brush across the Kaisercraft Blooms as well, but did not want a really washed out look, and those flowers really pop.  Green Tara have a lovely selection of flowers and laces.  The Azalea's are stunning and always look amazing in a flower arrangement. Also, The Scrapbook Store, has their own flower range which can be seen 'here' - I have used the 1cm semi-open rosebuds.

Also, this month I'm exploring a new product (to me) Nuvo Glitter Drops, which I used on my title to add glimmer and dimension.  I just adore this product and am looking forwards to trying the Jewel Drops and Crystal Drops.  

Have a great weekend ....
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Materials:
Penelope Dee - Mother of Pearl - Wonderful
Penelope Dee - Mother of Pearl - Cherished
Adirondack Acrylic Paint - Snow Cap
Medical Gauze
Cottage Cutz - Leafy Foliage Die