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I started out with Clearsnap Ink using the colour midnight. It is a very deep navy blue. I rubbed the ink all around the edges and then a few places in the middle.Using the stylus puts you in complete control as you can vary the pressure.
This is what it looks like once complete.
Then I went in and added a brighter blue called moody blue from Clearsnap. You can see by adding the bright colour after, then you can see the dark parts peeking through.
Now start with a background paper and start building on it. I put a larger piece of blue pp on it to start building the base for my photo. At the bottom I used a scallop edge to give a different look.
Place the photo on and layer the tags at the top right. They are only decorative touches so they look nice layered.
Here is a close up of the scallop border. I doodled around on it to. Just cause ;)
Add a title- does it always have to be horizontal? NO! This kind of leads your eye to the photo I thought. Then I put a white card stock on the bottom to journal on it.
I added some hearts before I journaled. I didn't want to crowd them in as an after thought.
Stick a heart on the tag- It looks great! For extra movement I placed some sequins all around the page.
Here it is finished. Love this layout of Riley! Can't believe my first born is 11 already.
This weekend, I will be truthful. It was all about quantity, speed and accomplishment. I can definitely spend all day on a layout, I mean really? Who Can't? But I am on a mission to document the memories before we forget them!
So I broke out my silhouette, cut a few of the pre-made designs and just made them a little different for each kid.
So let's have a bit of show 'n tell this week.
This layout came together sooo fast. Like 15 inutes. Grab your scraps. The banners and lettering are all scraps glued to the backside of this layout. I added 2 brads and Baker's Twine, tied bows and added Thickers to complete the title. freehand journaling, faux stitching and it is done.
Here's another close up.
Check back tomorrow. I will show you how I take the same silhouette cut out and give it a little bit different look by changing the colours.
I had to scrap these goofballs. Ireland figured she just learned what the word "wedgie' meant- apparently she is getting nuggies and wedgies mixed up. Anyways, the boys humour her as she gives them "wedgies".
Start out by cutting a border out of white cardstock. I used a fiskars border scallop punch.
Next put on a 7x12 piece of pp. For me I used a scrap. It has a big chunk cut out but it will be fine because I am going to be covering that area anyways.
Then put on the last touches- guess I fogrgot to take a picture of that. But you will see it at the end.
Now cut a tag. I love using this huge one from Tim Holtz.Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Tag & Bookplates The best adhesive to adhere vellum down are the Adhesive Sheets by Scrapbook adhesive by 3L. There is nothing better on the market than those. They are flawless.
I created a photo collage on white cardstock layered with pink cardstock.
Then I placed the retro sign in one corner of the photo collage.
I put a title of "wedgies" on the layout using a fun American Crafts "remarks" alphabet stickers.
I finished the layout off by journaling and adding some acrylic shapes.
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 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?
Here's what it looks like once you have inked the raised embossed part. Cool hey?
When I decorated the spoon I used Inca Gold so that the spoon would be shiny. I tied it with Baker's Twine and it finished it off nicely. If you want to turn it into a gift card holder like I did, add a paper to the back and then you can tuck the card into that.
A couple weeks ago we had a back to back pirate party for Jager & Ireland. It started out just after Jager's birthday last year, when he said he wanted a pirate party. So we started gathering things for the decorations (It's super cheap right after Halloween!)
But to spice up the adventure I made lot's of homemade touches with Sizzix Dies. First up, every child received a name tag. I printed a large poster showing you how to figure out you Pirate name. So we had a great laugh at that.
I stamped the skulls witha AMAZING SIZZIX set called:
For the scavenger hunt, I cut frames out of the same Sizzix Cameo die, this time out of Glitter paper. To tie in other decorations, I glued on skulls from fabric. It made them a little brighter for the kids to find in the park.
Then it looked neat putting these Sizzix tags on the cake.
Here is Jager & his cousin.
Pipsqueak turned 5, but I hardly have any pics of her. She was way too busy playing!!!!
Thanks for looking!
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
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