Makeup to mud in 3 seconds flat: March 2017

Mom & Me

Today is my fabulous momma's birthday! I am finding as I get older, I am surrounding myself with people that I actually want and need to have in my life to be blissful. I cannot believe how lucky I am to have such an amazing mom. She is really outstanding.

I created this layout knowing that I wanted to make it simple and elegant. It is mostly rubons on the background. Then I used the Sizzix Paper Punch - Butterfly, Large and made a few butterflies that were layered and popped them off the paper with a foam square.

For the journaling square, I punched the butterfly into the lined paper, then it revealed the red matting behind.

I created my title with one of the new Sizzix alphabet dies. I am in love with the dies from Sizzix. They save you so much money!! for this layout I used Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Typo Lower. I personally would own all the alphabet dies that are made, but that is a dream. Instead, I purchased ones that I knew I would get lot's of mileage out of.

To recap, here is the layout.

Thanks for looking. Make sure you go check out the Sizzix blog. You will be so inspired!!! Today's post I was in LOVE with the texture on this project.Go check it out!

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Hip hop

I am not going to tell you the steps in this one, because it is the exact same layout I did on March 15th. I just recreated it with colours that matched the boys photo. I find that sometimes when I like a layout, I do a few. You don't always have to reinvent the wheel.

Here's some closeups:

The only change from yesterday's layout is the font- I used the uppercase font today. Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Typo Upper

Look closely- that little tiny banner is actually a punch. Sizzix Paper Punch - Banner, Large. Such an epic punch!!

But here are the supplies to recap:

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Dancer Girl

Today I decided to work on a few photos I found that I hadn't scrapbooked yet. I forgot just how much fun we had taking Ireland to dance. So let's begin creating. I used LOT'S of dies on this page. The bonus is one of the sets has so many in it. Totally worth it to buy! Especially if you are a stamper, card maker. The rough edge flowers are created with many dies out of the Sizzix Framelits Die Set 18PK - Flower Garden & Mini Bouquet set. This does have a corresponding stamp set to use, but today, I wanted just a background of colour, not detail, so I chose not to stamp the flowers.

I still layered them, but really they just added dimension and a pop of bright colours.

The little tiny flowers come from this set. Sizzix Framelits Die Set 16PK - Card Front w/Borders Drop-ins So does the flowers that lined the bottom in a row. I am very bad for not using dies how they are intended to be used. BUT, that's ok. Make a die your own. Have fun with it, love the creative process. I am not a cardmaker, so I tend to think out of the box and how I can use it for scrapbooking.

In some of the row of border flowers, I added rhinestones. The sole purpose of this is for added bling. Just a little sparkle. It breaks up the row a bit.

Now let's talk tags. Tags, tags, tags. Possibly my most favourite type of die. Tags can be used for journaling, titles, to hold photos, really anything. Sometimes, I use them like this. Just as an accent. The reality is- I used scraps just to cut out the top of the tags. I didn't want to add too much bulk to the layout, and it was a great way to use scraps. I used this die Sizzix Bigz Die - Tiny Tabs & Tags.

Wasn't that a fun way to use tags? It is a great way to add colour. If you had private journaling, this is a great way to tuck it in private.

Now let's talk alphabets. You all know my passion for them. They are a staple. This particular die is Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Block Talk Lowercase. Simple and elegant.

Now let's talk the last final touches. Banners. I used Sizzix Bigz Die - Banners. I cut a whole bunch of both dies on the set. Then I layered them on top of each other. I adhered the tops and then bent the bottoms up. It just adds depth.

Thanks for looking. Make sure you check back tomorrow for this exact layout done in blues and yellows.

Leica

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Junkin' Love

I am not a antique lover at all. It doesn't interest me to drive around looking at them. However, I am fascinated with what used to belong to my grandparents. I could spend all day looking at things they once owned, wondering what they looked like when they were new. I imagine what their life must have been like. I miss my grandparents dearly, so I always feel closest to them when I am wandering around the old cars.

So let's start the creating! Do you love feathers? Check out this epic die. Sizzix Thinlits Plus Die Set 4PK - Botanical Leaves & Vines.

Make sure you are gentle when you take out the die. I have been careless and tried to rush it, and then it rips. So just be patient and take your time.

I love this die. It is so beautiful.The curves of the feather are stunning.

I didn't want to use a die that would take away from the photo and be overpowering, so by using this feather which is kind of like a skeleton, it was whimsical and light, adding the effect amount of colour. I like when the dies intertwine with the photos too.

I dressed up the feather too by adding pearls.

Then I wanted to sneak a date in there somewhere, so I used a punch. The layout is full of neutrals in colour, so by adding pops of teal and pink, it brightens it up a bit. The punch I used was the Sizzix Paper Punch - Seal, Large. It is the perfect size for a teeny bit of journaling.