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Say Cheese...

 

Ok first before I share the how I created the layout- isn't this coat hanger adorable??? It is like my new favourite way to stage pictures.

Now let's break down this layout. First you NEED this Sizzix Framelits Die Set 16PK - Card Front w/Borders Drop-ins. I am not the biggest card maker, but I do love the dies to create unique elements.

So zoom in on these flowers.I ADORE them. I like to finish them off with pearls in the middle.

 

Then to add a little word art to the page, I broke this awesome die out...Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 6PK - Word Circles #2.  I cut the word love out and then I tucked it behind the photo. Isn't that neat?

SO whatcha think? Some really fun dies, versatile, great for cards and layouts. I did another fun layout per on the sizzix blog. Here's a sneak peak. Check it out and let me know what you think. 

Have an amazing day!!!

Leica

 

Sizzix supplies used:

• Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 6PK - Word Circles #2

• Sizzix Framelits Die Set 16PK - Card Front w/Borders Drop-ins

We are Family

I love scrapbooking our family portraits. I am almost done! It always takes awhile to scrapbook for each of us. (I always do multiple layouts of the same photos, so that Jim & I keep one, and each child gets one. That way when they leave the house, they will have the memories we all created.)

Lately I have been really loving creating layouts that are patterns on patterns. I love how this chevron pattern points to the photo. But what is the "pop" on this layout. For me, most definitely the title and the flowers in the mason jar. Mason jars always seem so homey to me, and we are out in the park. I wanted the look of us picking wildflowers and put them in a jar.

So in order to recreate this you will need Sizzix Bigz Die - Jar #2 , Sizzix Framelits Die Set 18PK - Flower Garden & Mini Bouquet, Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Typo Upper and Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Typo Lower.

I don't know about you, but I LOVE, like LOVE Sizzix alphabets. I use them in my layouts, as well on my classroom bulletin boards. Just epic!

I started out stamping flowers and die cutting them out. The stems aren't really long enough to show in the base of the jar, so I tucked them towards the top under the lid.I like the metal look so I cut the jar lid out of metal paper.

Check out this font! My goodness I adore it! 

I chose pink because it pops off the patterned paper. It is fun!Thanks for looking!

Make sure you check out the Sizzix blog for more inspiration. The designers have been really hitting it out of the park!

Leica

 

Autumn Snapshot

Needed to share this layout. I was at the farm this past weekend and seeing all the fields that still have crop in them made me think of these photos I took last year. Totally crazy how early the snow came last year. But now, I look around in February and most of our snow is already melted and it was raining the day before. What is happening to our weather??? Plus temperatures in February, even at night.

Anyways, here is a layout to remind me of my most favourite season!

See ya later.

Leica