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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

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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

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Using a Die Cut "negative" in a neat way

You have cut out the die, now what? Do you always use it in the positive- the shape you cut out? Or have you ever tried using the negative in a neat way or as a stencil?

 

 

So let's get started. I cut out a tag first using this die. Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Tag & Bookplates which is on sale for $14.99 at sizzix.com. Love this tag. It is a great one! I then cut a heart out using this die Sizzix Bigz Die - Hearts #4. This is a fun die- It has 3 different hearts on it. Lay down the heart on the tag (I am not adhering it, just setting it there.

 

Then I grabbed two different colours of pink and dabbed all around the heart with two different pencils (in different sizes)Layer over top of eachother, try to get all the area covered around the heart.

Once you feel you have covered the entire area, then lift your die out. I don't wait until the paint is dry, in case it starts to glue to the tag. So make sure you are crazy careful!

Here is what it will look like afterwards.

Now I have a tag that I can decorate for Valentine's Day if I would like. There are many many different things I could do with this. Any ideas?

Thanks for checking out this technique.

supplies used:

• Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Tag & Bookplates
• Sizzix Bigz Die - Hearts #4
• Maja Designs pp
• Kaisercraft acrlic paint

 

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hello homemade goodness!~

This holiday has been beyond enjoyable! seriously. I have had 8 months of intense studying, and really not getting much "play time' in my craft closet. I MISSED it! I tell you, I even appreciate how awesome it feels to just have fun. And guess what? I crafted up a storm. I did like 15 projects and cannot wait to show you guys. I have to say, quite a few are for Valentine's- which is crazy weird since I am not really into the commercial holiday. But the kids want to decorate for it, so of course, I can get into the spirit!

I just love decorating mason jars. Paint them, decorate them, give them as gifts. 

Step 1: paint the jar with crackle paint. Let completely dry. Then cover it with mod podge to seal the paint in so that it doesn't chip off.

Step 2: put a jar label on. I used this die set: Sizzix Bigz Die w/Bonus Textured Impressions - Jar Labels

Step 3: make sure you create a label for the lid. Cut the jar lids first. I used the large size. Then I felt like making it fun, so I cut a "title" with this die Sizzix Bigz Die - Jar LidPhrases, Delish & 2 Go. Wrap the lid with Baker's Twine a few times. This gives a rustic look.

Step 4: Decorate with rhinestones and I wrote "sweet treats". Isn't this a cute way to give someone a jar full of chocolates or cookies?

 

 

 

Thanks for looking everyone!

Leica

supplies used:

• Sizzix Bigz Die w/Bonus Textured Impressions - Jar Labels
• Sizzix Bigz Die w/Bonus Textured Impressions - Jar Lids
• Sizzix Bigz Die - Jar LidPhrases, Delish & 2 Go.
• Kaisercraft Rhinestones
• Bo Bunny-Love Letters pp
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L- E-Z Runner
• Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock

 

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Next time I think I will buy wire so I could've created a mobile that curved around and around. I don't mind it hanging but that would give a different look.

Thanks for looking!

Leica

 

 

supplies used:

Sizzix Bigz Die w/Texture Fades - Layered Butterfly

Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - MiniButterflies Set

Sizzix Bigz Die - Circle, Scallop

The Twinery-Baker's Twine

Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock

Art Anthology- Colorations, Sorbet, Velvet

Kaisercraft- rhinestones

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L- Crafty Power Tape

 

 

 

Tattered Angels step by steps & LOT's of layouts.

Hey guys, don't know if you saw on Monday that I was featured on Scrapbook & Cards Today -Canada's Leading Scrapbook Magazine designer challenge day. It was a blast. Now join me later today over there to see some layouts broken down into steps and more projects. You definitely don't want to forget to leave a comment on the links for a chance to win. (there are 3 chances) I do have a little something surprise for my wicked followers that have left a comment, but you have to check back on Friday for that. At the end of this post I put some oldies on for all the newbies to my blog. Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed this blog featuring Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. don't forget to comment on THIS Tattered Angels Blog post for a chance to win on their site. (tell them I or SCT sent you)

Here's a few teasers... (oh and btw, I forgot to find out what time they scheduled the post for, so our timing may be off. So just keep checking back. oops :))

  

 

Like what you see so far? Well how about a step by step on this blog?

I started with a background that I blended with Turquoise blue & Juneberry. I added a hint of Sweet Pea. Then I placed a Tattered Angels screen along the bottom. I barely used the screen, just to kinda create a bed of flowers. then I stamped 2 flower stems. LOVE the look of this stamp!!!!

Then I used a heidi swapp alphabet mask and sprayed another layer of mist over it. Then I peeled back the layers.

 

go here to see the rest of the layout. (I know I am bad! but I love to be able to show you all the fantastic sites there are out there. :))

Ok, this one I wont be such a tease.  I started creating the background the same way as all the others. This time I misted patina, tattered leather and bahama blue. I have a hint of another blue in their, but for the life of me can't remember which one it is. I paired the mist with Technique Tuesday chip board. no brainer. Their white chipboard absorbs the mist and makes it pop! The chipboard is all Tattered Leather.

I layered the Core'dinations cardstock. (eek...did I share with you I made their DT? I am still in awe and excited. Just need to purchase more sandpaper. :)))

Anyways, I brought in the cream wood grain one to break up all the monotone I had going on. Love layering tones of the same colour, but I o love adding little punches, like the brown. Here is a few close ups.

See the close up of the layered Core'dinations.

I totally LOVE these Maya Road journaling sheers. The Glitz tulle just added that special touch.

Here's a few that I may have shared with you before.

close-up.

So just to recap. come Friday there will be a whole bunch of draws for prizes. In order to win, you just need to comment on the post saying I/SCT sent you. That's how they know who is entered in the draw. Here are the links:

Tattered Angels blog

Tattered Angels Facebook Page

Scrapbook & Cards Today  ( you can post on any of the 3 blog posts that have me or mention of this prize in it (or all 3 to get more entries in:)) My posts this week on their site are  Mon, Wed, & Friday (this is the day that they give away HUGE prize packs EVERY WEEK. SO bookmark this blog to watch. Everyone LOVES free stuff. (especially now that I've joined the 100 project pledge, I know a few peeps that might be wanting some new stuff to play with. lol)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Mom I think the world of you and it is always unconditional the love you give me and the kids. THANKS! you are so wise, and knowledgeable.

So I told you I started a new adventure, a new pledge. It is crazy but could be life changing. (hahaha)

The pledge was to do 100 layouts BEFORE buying anything new. However, some of the peeps I was scrapping with were giving me a hard time if it was fair for me to enter since I do hundreds a year and am sent stuff to work with. So instead I offered a twist to the pledge. I said I would try and do 100 projects that are not work related. This could be hard. But I am gonna try. It is a good way to use up our stuff. And I have to be honest, as I was going through my boxes of stuff I wanted to sell, I found stuff that I LOVED buying but have never used, so I started creating project kits for myself. I made almost 40 of them. So I think a large part of my battle has now been tackled. EXCELLENT!

The most important part of this pledge for me is that I don't have to reinvent the wheel. I can do simple projects, or anything I want, It can be totally taken from a sketch or however I want. That is cool. I have hundreds of pics I want in albums so it is a good time to get them there!

The very first piece I did for this is:

The next is 2 out of a series I am doing for my friends. So far I have 10 in the works and are drying. I delivered 2 today to fabulous friends, and will continue delivering as I finish them. They are totally inspired from my SHE ART course that I took from Christy Tomlinson.  LOVED it and totally recommend to anyone!!!!

I totally am blessed with amazing friends. I have been so misguided on friendships I've had the last few years, that I really felt so strongly on trying to really fine tune the ones I have and  the ones I want to nurture. So these are teeny tokens of my appreciation for them. True friendships are so valuable!!!! Can't wait to finish up the rest and get them out too!

here's another one.

well off to enjoy the rest of the day with my kids, I love when they come home. miss you jimmy! 

LOVE & HATE

this title is beyond true. Their little friendship is love and then tested all day long, then loved again, then tested. then Jager goes to school and all we hear is Jager, JAger, Jager. then whenever things go wrong, she blames jager. but then sometimes they just are so kissy face. So of course I had to document this.

Well today, still working on the tornado mess. however, I put a pathetic effort into it. Instead we had a long playdate where I definitely ate the best buns I have ever tasted. Hands down no one has come close. So thank you for not "locking the recipe in the vault", cause i am going to try and make them June. 

then came home for a quick supper and went for a little retail therapy. Actually I had to return a few things so did Jody. Then a quick Walmart trip always is good. Especially since I needed some groceries. far more fun with adult conversation.

Now back to the tornado, as you ca see I am easily distracted. oops.

I did take a gazillion pics today of all my projects I've done in the last 2 months. took me an hour so I have lot's to show in the upcoming weeks. I think Monday will be my favourite post yet. stay tuned.

 

Have a fabulous fabulous weekend. Fingers crossed for warmer weather, I want to toboggan.