Makeup to mud in 3 seconds flat: 2015 projects

Find the Happiness

When I think of my most favourite things to do in life, it always involves my family. I love nothing more than creating memories with them. We tend to do lot's of goofy things. We are all a bunch of comedians. We actually, almost embarrassed to say spend more time taking pictures of us being goofy than acting normal.

But that's us, and I wouldn't want to look back on cheesy perfect pics all the time. I like remembering these times.

Let's create this layout! First I break out my Sizzix Big Shot. Pretty much a staple in my scrapbooking. Now start cutting petals. When cutting the Sizzix Bigz Die - Petal Drop in the Big Shot all you need is a pair of Standard Cutting Pads. Make a sandwich with your die and paper between the cutting pads and roll them through your Sizzix Big Shot Machine.

Then I start arranging the petals all around the far left side of the page. It gives a huge flower look.

Next I cut 6 Sizzix Bigz Die - Hearts, 4-Up, then I layered them and made a centre out of hearts. I sewed these down so that they could allow their "petals" to flare up.

Then finished off the flower with a Kaisercraft paper flower, Prima flower and a Glitz Design giant Rhinestone.

For the title I used Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Block Talk Lowercase.

The right side of the page I just kept how the page came.

Thanks for looking!

Leica

supplies used:

Sizzix Bigz Die - Petal Drop
Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Block Talk Lowercase
Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock
Glitz Design-rhinestones
We R Memory Keepers pp
Prima flower
Kaisercraft flower

Posted at 10:20 PM in 2015 projects, Core'dinations, Glitz Design, sizzix | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Happy Halloween- 6 x 12

Here's another one using up my scraps. fun layering. When working with this size of layouts, you can use small scraps of paper and ribbons. It is a great way to share photos you may not have a lot to say about.

Thanks for looking!

Leica

Posted at 01:17 PM in 2015 projects, 6 x 12 layouts | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Cinderella 6x12 layout

Still on my 6 x 12 kick, have a few more to show you. Thanks for stopping by.

This one is using an older line from Kaisercraft. Have such a love for that company! Neat colour combo of purple and green. So to accent it further I made my butterflies out of green as well. I think they pop out a bit more. I love using these butterflies Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Butterflies Set. I cut out multiples and then layer them. Then it looks like they are flying.

Here's a closeup:

Thanks for checking it out!

Leica

Sizzix dies used:

Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Butterflies Set

Posted at 10:21 PM in 2015 projects, 6 x 12 layouts, kaisercraft, sizzix | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

"Hello" 6 x 12 layout

I love creating this fun size of layouts. They are so much fun!!!

Another 6x12 layout up on the blog. I just adore this size!!! Here's a closeup of this word. love it! It comes out of this collection Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 7PK - You & Me.

Then I cut these small flowers out. Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower #3. Then I layered Kaisercraft paper flowers on top of them. Just fun. When I create black and white layouts, I always love to combine them with drastic colour to create a powerful punch. in this case I even broke out the Copic markers and coloured on the background pp.

Thanks for looking.

Leica

sizzix dies used:

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 7PK - You & Me

Posted at 09:18 PM in 2015 projects, 6 x 12 layouts, kaisercraft, layouts, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, sizzix | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

6 x 12- Farm Life

This week has been all about using odds & ends and getting things done. I've told you before, but I'll say it again. When I have large leftovers, I immediately make a 6x12 scrapbook layout, then put the rest in my tag/card making drawers. I love interweaving the unique sizes in between our album pages. They give great and funky dimensions.

The Sizzix dies I used were:

Sizzix Originals Die - Stars #4

Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Block Talk Lowercase

Sizzix Bigz L Die w/Bonus Textured Impressions - Trophy

Sizzix Textured Impressions Plus Embossing Folder - Field of Diamonds

Thanks for looking! Check in all this week for more layout posts! I've been a busy busy girl!

Leica

Posted at 08:47 PM in 2015 projects, 6 x 12 layouts, layouts, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, sizzix | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Cake Pops! Such a fun trend!

Have you gotten into it? I haven't made one yet, but our family's sure enjoyed the ones people have made for us. Such talent!!!

Anyways, Sizzix came out with a fantastic die Sizzix Bigz L Die - Box, Cake Pop

Pick your paper, run it through the Sizzix Big Shot.

Then bend al the score marks and get your adhesive ready! I assemble the box part first, then the bottom, then the top just tucks in so you can open and close.

To decorate the box I used Sizzix Triplits Die Set 7PK - Flower and some ribbon. Very simple but pretty.

I put a little heart tag on it, a nice way to personalize the box.

Thanks for looking.

Leica

supplies used:

Sizzix Bigz L Die - Box, Cake Pop

Sizzix Triplits Die Set 7PK - Flower

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L- E-Z Runner

May Arts Ribbon

Posted at 11:54 PM in 2015 projects, sizzix | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Booster Juice date with pips!

I LOVE Mondays. My dates with the kids are the best ever. It is only 45-60min long, but in that time we go wherever they want, get a special drink/treat and talk about life. They are so excited that it is just them and not the other kids that I find it is the most informative talk I ever get with them. They want to share all the latest news, what bothers them, just interesting!!! Each kid has their favourite places, so unique.

This week Ireland chose Booster Juice. Sometimes we are just plain old silly. Ireland told me they have been learning about how to express themselves - so we re-enacted some of the emotions (happy, sad, angry, silly, etc)

I knew once I printed these photos off, I was definitely going to use the latest Tim Holtz Sizzix die. Sizzix Bigz Die - Fresh Brewed

I think this i going to be one of my most used dies ever. I have already created a Starbucks layout that I had so much fun with as well. Here's a sneak...

It will be on the sizzix blog on March. 8th. Lot's of fun!

Anyways, let's create this layout. It is an easy one, little paper piecing and the title makes it look busy. First I cut out all the pieces for the booster juice cups.

Then here is the way I created them:

put a yellow band over top of the white cup
add the pink circle
put on the lid and straw behind the cup
to mimic the Booster Juice cups, I added pink stripes.

Next I did a little masking with a vintage Heidi Swapp mask. Love this mask. I look for reasons to use it. :)

place the mask down on the paper
I painted all around it
peel off the mask carefully while still wet
finished!

Here is what it looks like with the mask in the top right hand corner. Now when I put on the matted 8x8 photo (which is a collage of 9 photos) I put it a little closer to the right hand side to allow room on the bottom left for the booster juice cups.

Start layering the title. I used this new alphabet set Sizzix Bigz Alphabet Set 4 Dies - Fresh BlossomsAlphabet They are tall letters, so I knew that they would be a major part of this layout. That was okay with me. I think it still worked.

Also, I overlapped the photo, it helps ground the photo to the page more. By layering the title with yellow and pink, it helps "pop" the title.

Here are the little Booster Juice cups up close. I could have tried to make a logo for the centre of the cups, but I thought these epoxy shapes were much more fun.

Thanks for looking! I loved making this busy layout. Fun and bright. Don't forget to check out the Sizzix blog

supplies used:

Sizzix Bigz Die - Fresh Brewed

Sizzix Bigz Alphabet Set 4 Dies - Fresh BlossomsAlphabet

Posted at 04:13 PM in 2015 projects, american crafts, clearsnap ink, Core'dinations, layouts, sizzix, tutorials | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

It's All About the Jeans...

I took a new pair of jeans and cut out of old jeans flowers using the Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Jumbo Tattered Florals. I mimicked the jeans by cutting the same flowers to put all over the layout. I kept it consistent using the same buttons as well.

Thanks for looking!

supplies used:

Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Jumbo Tattered Florals

Posted at 04:25 PM in 2015 projects, echo park, sizzix | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Monster Tucks & Valentine's Day

This is how we celebrate the love day! We celebrate with an event centre full of diesel, exhaust,noise, engines and testosterone. It was fun and crazy! I am absolutely in LOVE with this Authentique pp. GORGEOUS!

Of course you know I broke out the Sizzix dies to create hearts. Sizzix Originals Die - Hearts#3 I cut the small heart of this over and over in a few different pp. Then I just repeated the design all over the right hand side of the page. I also layered the Heidi Swapp flower with a Sizzix Bigz Die - Tattered Florals cut out of the same flower. The title is cut out of the Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Word Play.

another closeup.

Thanks for looking!

supplies used:

Sizzix Bigz Die - Tattered Florals
Sizzix Originals Die - Hearts#3
Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Word Play
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L- E-Z Runner & 3D Foam Squares
Authentique pp
Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock
Kaiserraft pearls

Posted at 09:12 PM in 2015 projects, authentique, Core'dinations, sizzix | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Meow

I have been scrapping up a storm this year. Kinda on a roll. and you now what???? It's been FUN & AWESOME!

When cutting these dies in the Big Shot all you need is a pair of Standard Cutting Pads. Make a sandwich with your die and paper between the cutting pads and roll them through your Sizzix Big Shot machine.

Sometimes when I begin with a background paper that has a cool design, I don't want to take away from that. So for example, I LOVED the little typewriter on the bottom of this one. So I made it a focal point. I tried to arrange my layout in a triangle from the typewriter to the flower to the top left scallop border.

Of course you know I broke out the Sizzix dies- LOVE THEM! CANNOT LIVE without my SIZZIX! This flower is Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower #4