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I sure don't mind if you feel inspired to create something similar to what you saw on my site, just keep in mind always give credit where its due. THANKS!
Start off with the black & white striped pp. I placed my lines horizontally.
Next cut the Tillie Snowflake Core'dinations Cardstock (large white dotted cardstock) down to a 9x10. Mat it in black cardstock.
Use your E-Z Runner to adhere it to the background. Don't be stingy! The Luxe paper has a bit of a foil quality to it, so you want it to adhere well!
Adhere it to the background paper.Pretty much centered.
Then die cut the numbers out of Glitter Silk.
Then to create a long 12" border you will need to die cut the same die on the same side since it is only around 6" long. Do this for both strips.
I placed the second pink border strip down approx 4"away from the one on the left.
Cut a 4x12 piece of the black 7 white chevron and place down the center of the pink borders.
Now mat the photos in the teal cardstock. I used the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares to make the photos pop.
I also put them on the flowers.
I don't have a clear shot of how I adhered my flourished with the Adhesive Sheets. Sorry, but with things small and intricate like that, I always use that AWESOME product. My absolute favourite adhesive ever!
So a huge shout out to my mom!!! Love her!!!! Our life would not succeed, function, exist without her help! I simply adore my momma!
I did this layout I think 2 years ago using Glitz Design & Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock. Still love it!
So why not create a bouquet out of paper flowers? Lot's of flower petal layers.
start out by getting out your Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock and die cutting as many flower petals & leaves as you think you will need. I mix and matched colours. Remember, try to make as much dimension as possible, so use Cardstock like Core'dinations, so you can sand it, emboss it, ink it, or try their patterned cardstock. You will have more choices on what your flowers will look like.
Now start creating flowers. I like to ink where I am going to manipulate the petals. For this flower below, it is kind of any easy decision. this flower is called the 3D Fringed Flower from Sizzix.
(sorry this next picture I took at night, tried to brighten it, but not really successful) But you get the idea of what it should start looking like.
Now you need to create something to arrange your flowers on. I purchased a foam ball, but I don't want the white to show through, so I covered it with a green tulle.
Once the entire thing is covered it should look like this. (keep in mind, I didn't cover the bottom since it would be adhered into the pot.)
Not start pinning the flowers all over. I chose to use the Trinket Pins by Maya Road for the flower centres, that way it looked pretty AND I had a way to adhere them.
Here's the finished look again! Hope you enjoy and have a FANTASTIC Mother's Day!
I am coming to teach at the end of this month!!!!! I will be at Brandon & Winnipeg.
(check with stores for all pricing)
Starting off in Brandon at Scrapbooking at Shelley's.
Thursday, May 30th 7-9pm.
Family Home Decor Tray
This black 7 Gypsies tray has 6 compartments that we are going to
decorate to create a fabulous home decor piece. We are going to have 5
unique parts that will feature many different techniques such
as:painting, stenciling, layering,distressing,tearing embossing and
stamping. Bring ONE 4×6 vertical photo that you want to showcase, as
well as 2 smaller photos that relate to that photo. I recommend printing
them off in 2×3 sizes, or 2×2. These can be optional. students should
bring:
black or dark brown ink
basic tool kit: scissors, trimmer, adhesive
black marker
*Core'dinations, 7 gypsies, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Maya Road, Clearsnap
Friday, May 31st 9-11am Whimsical Canvas
Have
you ever wanted to create home decor? This is the perfect way to show
off your style while experimenting with different techniques. This class
will provide a great opportunity for you to learn about paper collage,
layering, and then how to create different unique looks with paint,
stamps, ink, doodling and rub ons. Of course there will be bling! This
is the perfect mixed media class that will suit all skill levels. Easy
paced, and lot's of room for you to be creative and experiment.
students bring:
basic tool kit: scissors, trimmer, adhesive
black marker
optional items:
if you have a preset colour scheme you want to stick with, bring scraps of paper in those colours. The paper I bring may not match.
bring ink colours that match as well.
stickles/liquid pearls
your favourite stencils, stamps or leftover rubons.
**Crafter's Workshop, Clearsnap, Unity Stamp, Echo Park, American Crafts, Kaisercraft
In Winnipeg at the ScrapYard
Friday night (check times): Mix'n & Glitx'n Mini Album
In this 8x8 Maya Road album, we are going to have fun creating lot's of "mini album techniques" such as layers, pockets, envelopes, die cuts, washi tape, stamping, inking, distressing, sanding... We are using the Love You Madly line from Glitz Design. The colour scheme is greys, pinks and whites and I am going to throw in a splash of turquoise.
students bring:
basic tool kit: scissors, trimmer, adhesive
black marker
acrylic block
ink ( I am brining lot's but if you ahve a favourite to edge with)
optional items:
border punches & your favourite shape punches like pennant or heart
adhesive choice for me would be: adhesive sheets, 3D foam squares & E-Z Runner
Sat.June 1st 9:30-11:30 Pastels, Doilies and Layers
One of my most favourite collection kits ever! I love the softness of the colours, so we will play on creating drama with a softer colour scheme. Lot's of layers, fun techniques with doilies and ink. A little bit of fussy cutting and lot's of fun with punches.
students bring:
basic tool kit: scissors, trimmer, adhesive
black marker
optional items:
border punches
adhesive such as adhesive sheets & 3D foam squares
Core'dinations, Carta Bella,Clearsnap, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Sat.June 1st 1-3 Misting Techniques on Tags
(at Scrapbookers Anonymous & More)
In this class we are going to try lot's of different techniques and mists with stencils. It is a very handson class and there is a chance to get messy so bring an apron or dress accordingly. You will get to play with products from Art Anthology. (a fabulous new company) Also we are going to emboss and mist and have fun with layering different techniques.
students bring: (if you don't have, that is okay, I will be bringing stuff, but it is handier to have a few ore around the room)
baby wipes
paper towels
heat embossing gun
Art Anthology , Clearsnap & Unity Stamp
Sat, June 1st 4-6pm at The Scrapyard
Layouts, layout and more layouts!
This class has a lot of fun to it! The focus of this class will be the Photo Overlays. The collection we are using is the DIY Shop by Crate Paper. I recommend bringing bright awesome photos that will work with this colour scheme. It's worth checking it out online so you come prepared. We are going to learn something AMAZING with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Adhesive sheets. Lot's of fun playing with Washi Paper too.
students bring:
basic tool kit: scissors, trimmer, adhesive
black marker
black/brown ink
2-4 photos (2 that can be cropped to 4x4, 2 that can be either kept horizontally or vertically at the 4x6 size. (make sure they are super super clear and bright, fuzzy or far away photos won't work as well)
optional items:
border punches & corner rounders
adhesive- Adhesive sheets in 4x6 size & 3D foam squares multi pack
American Crafts, Clearsnap, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Sat.June 1st 7-10pm at the The Scrapyard Whimsical Canvas
Have
you ever wanted to create home decor? This is the perfect way to show
off your style while experimenting with different techniques. This class
will provide a great opportunity for you to learn about paper collage,
layering, and then how to create different unique looks with paint,
stamps, ink, doodling and rub ons. Of course there will be bling! This
is the perfect mixed media class that will suit all skill levels. Easy
paced, and lot's of room for you to be creative and experiment.
students bring:
basic tool kit: scissors, trimmer, adhesive
black marker
optional items:
if you have a preset colour scheme you want to stick with, bring
scraps of paper in those colours. The paper I bring may not match.
bring ink colours that match as well.
stickles/liquid pearls
your favourite stencils, stamps or leftover rubons.
**Crafter's Workshop, Clearsnap, Unity Stamp, Echo Park, American Crafts, Kaisercraft
Sun.June 2nd 1-3pm at Scrapbooking at Shelley's in Brandon, MB
Let's Party Layout Class
Everyone
has birthdays, so let's scrap them in style! Come create 2 unique 12x12
single layouts for your next party! This class plays with
brilliant colours, layers, and trendy embellishments such as toothpick
flags, pennant banners, photo frames, chipboard embellishments. Lot's of
mixing and matching patterned paper. Lot's of tips will be given to
help you learn why certain patterns work well with others. Also, lot's left to play with! AND we are using my favourite Thickers EVER!
students bring:
basic tool kit: scissors, trimmer, adhesive
black marker
black/brown ink
optional items:
border punches
adhesive-3D Foam Squares
*Crate Paper, American Crafts, Core'dinations
So make sure you check with each of the three stores for pricing, confirm days and times! I am excited to come back!!!! We will have LOT'S of Fun!
When Core'dinations is looking for new design team members!!!!! Are you entgering? YOU SHOULD!!!! I have LOVED LOVED LOVED being on their team this past year. I really love texture and all the fun things yuo can do to reveal other colours. In fact this month I am going on a Core'dination Class Spree. I leave tomorrow at 5am to teach 31 classes all over Canada for the next month. You will find me all over the Maritimes, Manitoba, and Alberta. fun times!
I thought I would share with you my fave layouts I did this year with Core'dinations! I am really a layout and altered/mixed media kinda girl. I don't find my strong point to be cards. I do them, but takes SOOO much longer. What do you like to do the best?
This layout was for a book called:
This layout was one completely out of the box for me, like on MARS. The strangest colour combo I have ever put together. However, once I was finished I really liked the different look.
This one is definitely in my top 20 fave layouts I have ever done. It is my friends' daughter MAcy, and the photo was so brilliant. LOVE LOVE LOVED creating this.
Sometimes, I don't do anything to the cardstock. The pattern is enough for me!
This little photo box holds all my pictures of my neice. Super easy to always find. And so girly!
This class is a part of the Photo Freedom class i am going to be teaching at The Scrapbook Studio in Prince Edward Island at the end of March.
I wish you could see how sparkly this one is. Loved this one too!
Here is a layout I did for CHA with the new Tim Holtz Shattered Cardstock. HOW yummy!
Well I hope you enjoyed some oldies mixed with new ones. Please go out and try out for this team, it really is FAULOUS!!!!!
Leica
oh, and I know my blog has been lacking. but I have been all over other social media areas, so come find me: facebook, twitter, instagram (new LOVE for me!!!!) pinterest.
You know it is always a good time when you participate in a blog hop. Of course there are prizes to be won. Totally awesome!!!! IN order for a chance to win, you need to leave comments!
So the stamp set I played with was created by a fellow Canadian! Yeah Canada!!! These were fun Kelly Panacci!
Right now I created a little card, but since I am giving it to my husband, I think I will end up using it as part of a scrapbook page. I raised the little owl with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ®3D Foam squares, and to hold the twine in place I used the Dodz.
Now, you need to continue hopping on this adventure to get some more inspiration! Every day is someone new! So keep checking each day and leave a comment!
In the next month or so, you may see my blog looking a little different, I have renovations planned. I am pretty excited. I have new news about design teams I've been asked to join and I will also let you know a new direction I am going in. Also, if you are located in Canada, watch here for upcoming classes. I have 31 classes lined up and I will be travelling for 28 days straight teaching in Nova Scotia, NewBrunswick, P.E.I. Alberta and Manitoba. I look forward to seeing you there!
get your craft on, you know I am!
Leica
November 23, 2012
Welcome to the 2nd Hard Core Crop!
We are bringing in the Holiday season with challenges designed to get you inspired to create for the Holidays. Please head over to the Core blog for crop rules. And we have the Facebook HCC crop page here for you to chat and hang out with fellow Hard Core Croppers so make sure you head over there, too. You never know when challenges or giveaways will pop up over there!
Today I have created for you Gift Bags. These are a great way to brighten someone's day with a personal gift wrapping. Today I did 2 Thank you bags, but it would be a perfect concept for a birthday or Christmas, even a baby gift. I can't wait to see what each of you come up with.
Supplies needed:
gift bag
Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock in the coours that suit your topic
border punches/ favourite punches
letter stickers
adhesive
twine
Core tools-sand it & dust buddy
additional items that will be awesome:
embellishments
patterned paper
ribbon
embossing folders
die cutting plates
Let's get started! Here is the first
Start out with a plain gift bag, I get mine from my local Dollar store.
Cover the gift bag with a base colour. I never ever go edge to edge with
the bottom layer. I like a bit of the gift bag still peaking through.
I did sand ONLY around the edge.
Make sure you use enough adhesive, the last thing you want is your gift bag to fall apart on the way to the recipient. :0
Next I started to create my layers. I started with a fairly light beige background. So it was natural for me to pull in a darker colour. For the darker layer, I sanded the entire thing. I wanted it now to "pop" a little more and by revealing the base it really stands out more. I also raised it with Scrapbook Adheive by 3L 3-D Foam Squares.
Break out those Spellbinders Dies! Here's a perfect time to cut out a funky shape! I picked red cause it seems to help the brown tones POP! For this element I DID NOT sand it. I like to really vary the layers with sand and no sand. I think they give a larger impact.
Again another fun die. For me it seemed so natural to add some tone of blue. I love the neutrals, but I love them more when they have some sort of "snap" to them to come alive!
Now for my main accent! I die cut a cute little Gingerbread man. (Tim Holtz die) I adore him and he makes me smile.
Add a title and somw twine and voila! Now it looks like a decorative piece!
Gift Bag #2:
I'm not going to show all the steps again, as some are a little repetitive of the first bag. Lot's of layering again. This time I used more border punches . Again I popped everything up with 3-D Foam Squares from Scrapbook adhesives by 3L. This time I added lettering stickers from Bo-Bunny.
I brolke out my EK Success punches and made some butterflies. I only put my Dodz Adhesive in the middles so they wings could be bent to look like they are flying.
Rule of 3, so I balanced another butterfly lower down on the left.
Then I punched out a whole bunch of little flowers and layered those and used them as little accents all around the gift bag. Same with the itty bitty hearts. What I haven't shown you is, I later decided to put rhinestones in the centers of my flowers. I didn't have any on me when I was scrapping at a friends house, but when I got home I decided they needed a little something something.
Thanks for joining me today on making gift bags. I challenge YOU now to make a fabulous gift bag for any occasion. And then PLEASE SHARE!!!!! We love to see what our loyal Core Addicts do. You guys just ROCK!!!!!
ow one of you lucky followers is gonna win a sweet prize package from Core'dinations Color Core Cardstock. I am giving away the Jenni Bowlin: Vintage Brights Core Impression line. fabulous product!!!!!
If you do not have a blog, please feel free to use Photobucket or Flickr or any other photo sharing sight that provides links. Challenges must include Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock. You may NOT combine this challenge with any of the other HCC challenges but you may complete this challenge as many times as you like. You must link by 8 pm, December 2nd (Sunday).
Thanks so much for joining me. Keep checking all the fun activities everyone on our team has planned!
Leica Forrest
*you can also find me on facebook where I share my daily adventures**
I showed you a gift bag yesterday that I did lot's of step outs for. If you would like to see them, go here. Quick & fun and use up those scraps!
This little layout came together sooooo fast.any sort of ledger paper sends me to heaven and back! So I had fun mixing and matching this limey yellow with hot pink.The Core'dinations cardstock worked sooooo perfect for this layout. I love the dimension this cardstock gives when sanded. bestill my heart.
This little girl also makes it easy to grab the bling and decorate with anything shiny! Lot's of times, I have no desire to have a specific"title" for my pages. So it is fun to just find inspiring quotes to put on. Makes me happy. This song I adore, so instead of using the most common line "These are a few of my favourite things." (funny even typing that I sang it outloud. happy times.) Anyhow, the song is fun for little girls and I like how Ireland always has her hair perfect, so the ribbons and hair bow prt has always reminded me of her.
Totally loved this quote today:
Pretty darn cute! makes you wonder...
Pinterest, my love, what did I spy today to share?
Snowflake ideas; they can never come too early. Gives me time to practice up before Winter gets here. Great activity for the kids.
but then I found this concept. LOVE. It is brilliant.
Hope you guys are showing your mom's a great day! I Love my mom, and am so glad I was blessed to have learned some tricks from her. I've got a lot more to learn...
I recently was asked to be a part of a cool gig this past week. It was to create signage for the chain store JoAnn's that would be in every store. That is AWESOME!
I was given a few guidelines:
Everything had to be Core'dinations, NO patterned paper, simple, minimal embellishments, no sanding, no distressing,no inking, nothing "extra".
Was it possible? The last few years I wasn't really true to my style, I conformed to meet the needs of the assignments or product given. Because not one, NONE, zilch of my fave, fave fave layouts were ever published I realized that I had to change my style to be liked by others if I wanted to be published. So now lately I've been trying to re-evaluate what is my style???? Do I know it at all? Or do I need to figure out what kind of style I want.I had only submitted 1 project for publication since March, and I had even forgotten about it till today. I guess Spellbinder's had mentioned to my Editor today how much they liked my card. So I simply will wait on pins & needles to see it in print. It felt great to have that little skip in my stomach again. Reminded me of about 7 years ago when I was a part of a Baby Book.
The timing of this assignment was actually soooo appropriate because I have been changing my life for the better. Improve improve improve. To create something with the very basic of tools took me back to the beginning of my scrapbooking. Where there wasn't an abundance of product, embellishments, paper, etc. So I was excited to accept the challenge, but then immediately nervous to see if I actually could create something I'd be happy with.
As it turned out, I enjoyed myself immensely. It was Freeing. I created a handful of samples and THREE were picked up!!!!!! I was elated. I was hoping for one. So once I see the signage I will share with you.
Here were my entries:
I actually think I will toss a challenge out there. DO you think you can figure out which 3 were picked up? I will send out some Fabulous Adhesive prizes. Maybe even Core, if I can find a full pack that I haven't touched!(my fave thing about this assignment was I could use photos I love, they didn't have to be new & unseen. SUHWEET! )
1.Sweet Sarah
(supplies: Core'dination cardstock, Prima flowers, May Arts ribbon, Recollections alphabet, American Crafts Thickers, Bo Bunny brad, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ runner, Fiskars border punch)
2. our kids
(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, American Crafts Thickers & slick writer, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
(supplies: Core'dinations cardstock, American Crafts Thickers & slick writer, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ runner)
5.Riley: 7 yrs old
(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, Fiskars scallop square punch, Chatterbox buttons, the Twinery twine, American Crafts Thickers & slick Writer, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
6.Taylor
(supplies: Core'dinations cardstock, EK Success punches-border,flowers, Fiskar circle punch, American Crafts thickers, Sakura gel pen, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
7. Beckett (this one just photographed sooo dark, sorry! It is actually grey and navy.
(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, American Crafts Remarks stickers & slick writer, Scrapbook adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
8. Moves Like Jager
(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, Fancy Pants buttons, Ranger Stickles, EK Success border punch, Maya Road die cuts, American Crafts Thickers, Sakura gel pen, Fiskars border punch, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
9.You three make our life ...Colourful
(Core'dinations cardstock, Pink Paislee alph stickers, Fiskars circle punches- 3 sizes, sCrapbook adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
10. 9 months old
Supplies: Core'dinations cardstock, Fiskars border punch & heart punches, American Crafts Thickers & Slick Writer, Scrapbook adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
11. day in the park
(supplies: Core' dinations Cardstock, American Crafts Thickers, EK Success border punch & flower punch, Fiskars border punch, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
simple. a refreshing change. although I had fun, I still love how you can spice up a layout with pp. HOWEVER, Core'dinations cardstock was a fun challenge to use without distressing. lol
woohoo, a day to celebrate our art, our passion. It is fun, amazing and what joy it is to appreciate what we do!
So did you guys go check out my fabulous announcement? click here.
What do you think? Wicked cool hey? I know I was pumped when I was asked to join this amazing magazine.
Crop & Create is a BRAND NEW event that is going to be taking place across Canada, providing exceptional teachers from U.S. & Canada. The lineup of manufacturers that have come aboard is really unbelievable.
I know that every time a teacher locked in they were coming, I was beyond thrilled. Can you believe the lineup??? Well Saskatchewan ADORES Vicki Boutin, and she is coming back again. But now we have new teachers coming, and coming as far away as Kentucky. Wicked!!!!! I never thought I would see the day where you could get teachers like Vicki Boutin, Becky Fleck, Kelly Goree, Kimber McGray in Saskatoon at the same time!
And for those of you reading my blog not from Saskatchewan, DO NOT WORRY. We are coming to a city close to you!
Have you checked it out before? I love that it is a magazine that is FREE in stores and everyone in the world can view it online for NO COST. WOW. So when you check out the magazine, you will be really impressed for many reasons. The magazine is very clean looking, the designers are awesome and provide such great inspiring works of art and the best part is their goal is to really help the scrapbook industry thrive and grow. They are constantly working with Local Scrapbook Stores to help scrapbooking grow. How cool!
For me, I think it is a no brainer that sketches should be provided in every scrapbook magazine out there. There is no reason why you have to always reinvent the wheel. A good sketch is like that perfect family recipe you want to share and use over and over again. I personally LOVE Becky Fleck and have for years.I have been honoured to have become friends with her and find her work very inspiring as I am a sketch girl through and through. Any sketch book out there I own and find them to be super inspiring to kick start your creations. Becky has created 2 of the BEST books in this industry that I think every scrapbooker would love her 2 books Page Maps 1 & 2.
You also can try her monthly sketches on her Page Maps site. I would definitely venture over here to for a chance to win 2 different cash gift certificates and a chance to win signed copies of Page MAps 1 +2 or the limited edition of Card Maps.
hmm, so a few other new things on board for me. I am now a part of the Core'dinations Design teamand I am pumped!!!!! I LOVED doing booth work for them at CHA, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE their partnerships with amazing companies and have really enjoyed teaching classes featuring Core'dinations product.
SO expect to see lots more fun stuff this year on my blog.
Also this week I am going to try and update my sidebars. They need an overhaul and I have so many new links to add for you. Should be fun!!!!!
Check back tomorrow for this new pledge I've taken too. I have no idea if I can do it, but I am going to try hard. Very hard. Some of you may laugh, some may feel inspired to join in, some may want to see some more eye candy. Who knows, but check back to read. I have lot's of new projects to show you. Tomorrow I am going to celebrate my mom, who is utmost wonderful!!!! And the projects I have to show on the blog I will be dedicating to my friends. They are my rocks, my shoulders to cry on, my partners in crime to get in funny situations or trouble with. And I did some really special things for them. I hope they like them.
Well, off to scrapbook in a quiet (although crazy messy) house. But I can't remember the last time I was alone with no place to run out to, or work to teach, or anything.
And for those of you who think my life is a sitcom, you will get a kick out of this. I had a funeral yesterday and was offered a job at it. Is that not crazy? First I pick my husband up at a funeral, now I'm being offered jobs at a funeral, and well after giggling with Sasha on the phone tonight, I realize that I am not the only one crazy things like that happen to!
Love you all, thanks for following me on my new adventures and it was fun to see a few hundred of you guys at my scrapbook sale this weekend. I have been asked to do it again for Willowgrove's Community sale next weekend. So i am going to try for Friday. I have so much that I didn't put out this weekend, so I am going to try to work hard on making up a few hundred more $1-$2 kits of yumminess. SUHWEET!
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