It is time for this month's Challenge at Pinkfresh Studio. FALL is the theme for all the projects, in addition, there is a nice Fall color palette that matches the beautiful tones in the Days of Splendor collection. Let me show what I have created with this inspiration:
I used the new Essential Shaker Tags die set to cut a few banners from the 6x6 paper pad. My idea was to create the tail end of a garland on my page.
I started by adding a bit of Lavender ink to the background cardstock, just under the area where the picture will sit. Once the ink set I threaded a piece of string through the banners and set them in place with glue and foam adhesive on the background.
I used papers and from the collection and also some of the stitched frames to back the picture and make it pop from the page. I added a few clusters of ephemera around the banners and picture keeping the colors within the palette.
Lastly, I used the new Lea Ornate Cap and Lower case die set as well as the Heather Cap and lower case die set to cut the title for this page. I first, added a bit of ink to the cardstock just to bring more of the purple tones of the palette to the page.
A few enamel dots and gold ink splatters complete the page. Remember to join in the challenge by creating a project to fit the challenge. Upload it to the Challenge monthly page to have a chance to win gift certificates to the shop.
Hi there!
Nathalie with you today with a new project that marks the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year, FALL!! I love Autumn, it is my favorite season and the new Fall Farmhouse collection from Simple Stories is just perfect to document some of our Fall traditions, Apple Picking.
As soon as i saw the collection, the idea for this page formed in my mind as i wanted to use many of the designs in one page. So what better way to bring the farm feel to the page than a simple quilt design.
First i used the Leaf It To Me cut file from JustNick studio to create the large leaf from white cardstock. Then cut 2"squares from various Fall Farmhouse collection to create the design. I used the leaf to mark the area on the Peach Dots paper (Basic set) and then covered the area with the squares leaving about a 0.25" frame around the page. I stitched each square and then ruffle the edges of the paper a bit.
To assemble the page, first i stitched around the perimeter of the leaf image (using the negative part of the cut out) and then used foam adhesive to attach it on top of the quilted papers.
I used stickers, bits and pieces, chipboard from the Fall Farmhouse collection to embellish the layout by creating little clusters inside the leaf. A large cluster was placed behind the picture.
To finish this page, I mixed some of the embellishments to create the title of this page. A bit of gold ink splatters and a few lines of journal complete it all.
I LOVE how this turned out, though it took a bit of time to construct, it is the perfect way to document this family tradition. I hope this inspires you to check the Fall Farmhouse collection, you are going to love it!!!
Scrapbook Layout created for Scrapbook Nerd - FALL BEAUTY -
Hi there!
It is time to share this week's project for Scrapbook Nerd, and since this week we are hosting an online crop, i thought to share the project created for the crop.
I started by creating the background using one of the papers from the Simple Stories High style paper pad, and a bit of Prima Watercolor. Once it dried, a wreath cut out was split in half and then propped on foam dots so that the leaves meet in the middle.
The picture was backed and layered with papers from the Simple Stories Forever Fall collection, and then nestled in between the leaves clusters. These were also the perfect spot to add lots of small details using embellishments from the collection.
The title was then added using a combination of the stickers from the collection, and alphas from the Sn@p basics pack. Once it was all glued together, then the page was trimmed on all sides, and glued to the b side paper from the VIntage Halloween collection from SImple Stories. Here is the final layout:
Maybe is the Fall lover in me, but this is so beautiful to me! I hope it inspires you to come join us in the Scrapbook Nerd Friends page on Facebook to join the challenges. Remember to check Scrapbook Nerd for all the materials used here, and let me know if you have questions on how this was put together.
Scrapbook Layout created for JustNick Studio - FALL LEAVES -
Hi there,
Nathalie with you today bringing you a new project totally inspired on this week's theme, LEAVES. I just love Fall, and fallen leaves are my addiction so this was a match made in heaven for me.
This page was ideal to document what happens after a leaf fight in the park. For this i pulled a few cut files to create the background for the picture of my daughter spotting leaves in her hair.
First I used the new Hearts 2 cut file to cut the large heart that serves as base for the layout. A bit of hand stitching just adds texture and dimension to the page.
The Leaf Cluster 3 was used to create the cluster at the top of the heart. All the papers from Echo Park's Perfect Autumn are perfect to bring the fall colors to the page.
To frame the picture, I used the Leaf Cluster 2 cut file to cut two of the images. Just love all the colors in the Echo Park collection in combination with a bit of vellum. Gotta love it all.
I hope this inspires you to look at all the Fall motive designs available at the Just Nick studio store. Remember to link your projects to the store when sharing them on social media. We love to see what you are creating with the cut files.
I am always a comment away if you have any questions on how this came together.
Traveler's Notebook Spreads created for Wild Whisper - MY PERSONAL JOURNAL -
Hello there!
Today I am up on the Wild Whisper Designs blog sharing a few entries to my Personal Journal showcasing their new SWEATER WEATHER collection.
This time was all about the stamp set from the Sweater Weather collection... I am a sucker for a good stamp set, and this stamp is gorgeous.
There is so much versatility in the patterns and colors of the SWEATER WEATHER collection, which make it perfect to document all those fall memories. Here is a closer look at how one of the spreads came together:
I hope this inspires you to stop by Wild Whisper design to check the new collection, and all the other collections they have in store.
Scrapbook Layout created for Clique Kits - ENJOY! -
hello there!
It has been a busy week here in my blog!, but all good, thanks to GOD!
Today, I am up on the Clique Kits blog with this new layout that uses the beautiful Swan Lake kit. I love that even though the name sounds girly, the kit is so versatile, it can be used in boy layouts. This time, I used the papers and ephemera to create a layout about my small nephew. Here is small video on how the layout came together - i hadn't realized the camera had stopped taping while i was creating the background on the page ... My deepest apologies! -:
I hope you enjoyed the sped up version on how the layout came together.
Here is a small recap on how the page came together:
I used a wet brush to drop water on the area i was to add paint, following splatters of watercolor were dropped on the wet area. A wet brush helped guide the paint along the area. To end, a few drops of metallic watercolor were also added.
The layers in clusters around the picture were created using the papers included in the Swan Lake kit. Last month's kit -Sapphire- contained these skeleton leaves that serve as the background for the page. In addition, a few extra chipboard leaves were added from this month's Swan Lake add-ons. The title of the page comes from one of the foiled Kraft tags included in this month's kit.
Finally, I added a few extra details by stamping the sentiment, " enjoy Today" along the area of the page, adding some of the exclusive printables around the picture clusters, and a bit of journaling at the bottom of the page. Here is the final layout:
Doesn't this page say fall and happiness! I am so loving how Clique Kits' Swan Lake was perfect to create this layout about our little Mattia. Don't forget to stop by the Clique Store to check this and many of the new products in the store.
Thanks for visiting today!
Materials Used: Clique Kits' Swan Lake kit (November 2016)
Metallic semi-watercolor palette - Prima Marketing
Decadent pies, Shimmering lights watercolor palette - Prima Marketing
