Little Man

Scrapbook Layout created for Scrapbook Nerd's March Madness On-line crop  -  LITTLE MAN -

Hi There!

This entire weekend, Scrapbook Nerd is holding their March Madness on-line crop.   Each DT member will be challenging all participants to create projects using the prompts provided.   For my first challenge, I chose to create with cut files.

For this layout, I started with the free April 2016 cut file from Scrapbook and cards today.   I used the colorful Cool Kid collection from Crate Paper to back the cut, and then adhere it to one of the papers from the collection.

Next, I trimmed white card stock by about a 0.25in on each side.  Then using my Cameo, i cut a circle on the cardstock, making sure it was a bit off center.  In addition, I used the cameo to perforate the edge of the circle (at an offset) so I can add some texture through hand stitching.  I used very fine foam to glue all the pieces together.

I attached the picture of my little at the edge of the circle that has the most space. Pieces from the Cool Kid and Alex collection worked perfect to frame the picture.  The title of this page was added at the opposite side of the circle.  Here is the finished layout:

I really hope this serves as inspiration, and you join us in the Scrapbook Nerd On-line challenge.  There is always a lot of fun, and prized.

Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions on how this came together.


Take care!



Materials Used:
Patterned papers - Cool Kid collection - Crate Paper
cut file - April 2016 - Scrapbook and Cards Today
Ephemera, stickers, chipboard stickers, puffy stickers, cardstock stickers, resin stars - Cool Kid Collection - Crate Paper
Ephemera - Alex collection - Bella Blvd.

Listen!

Scrapbook Layout  created for Scrapbook Nerd  - LISTEN! -

Hello there,

My blog is pulling double duty again this day.   But i had to share this layout that has been sitting on my pile for a while.  There is something about simplicity  on design that had been my inspiration for this month's reveal for Scrapbook Nerd.   With that said, I was inspired to create this layout by the  papers in the Alex collection from Bella Blvd.

I used the Cut Shoppe's Inner Circle cut file to cut this pie circles in three different sizes.  I used the 6x8 in paper pad to back the cut out leaving a few empty spaces in the circle.  I glued the circles to the mat using different sized foam adhesives so that there will be dimension on the piece.

I cut this picture of my teenage son to fit within the biggest cut-out circle, and layered a few circle papers from the 6x8 paper pad..  I created just one cluster on the page using all the add-ons that are included in the collection.

I used the card stock stickers in the collection to create the title of the page.  I centered the title, and then added a large amount of journaling about how my son is probably (not bragging here!) one of the best listeners in the world.  He is in fact a sweet, and very caring teen.   Here is what the project looks like after the journal lines were added:

I love,love this layout, and the subject of it even more.   It was so easy to create this page, and it came together in no time at all.  The Alex collection from Bella Blvd.  available now at Scrapbook Nerd is so beautiful to document the boys in your life.

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

See you all soon!



Material used:
Cut file -  Inner Circle  -  The Cut Shoppe

Patterned papers, die cuts,  tabbies, paper clips, washi tape, card stock stickers -  Alex collection - Bella Blvd.

White card stock - American Crafts.

Adventure Awaits

Scrapbook Layout created for The Cut Shoppe - Adventure Awaits -

a close up to the layout

Hello everyone!

I love cut files, it is no secret!.  So when Ashley, the owner of The Cut Shoppe, gave us a copy of the Brush Up Alpha file, I knew the letters would work perfect in a circular design.   I made sure to create the background by using the Silhouette Cameo to draw the circles and letters on the background.  Using a piecing tool, i created a guide for my stitching.  I used two colors of embroidery thread to stitch the background.  The middle circle uses white thread, the outside circle used light green, and the middle circle used two strands of each.

Here is the background before the picture was attached.

To add interest to the piece, I used the Cut Shoppe's Arrows with Attitude cut file to create the arrow cut-outs, and used Bella Blvd.  Alex collection to back each piece.

The arrows were attached to the layout using foam adhesive. this adds dimension to the layout.  I chose to glue the arrows on a slant, so that all the pieces on the layout worked cohesively.

The picture was attached to the center of the layout.  All the clusters created were formed with pieces from the collection.

The papers from the Alex collection are perfect to document teenage boys pictures.

I added my journal lines in the pocket space created on the lower part of the picture.   Here is what the final layout looks like:

I love everything about this layout, and I hope you do, too.   To check this cut files, and many more, don't forget to visit the Cut Shoppe's etsy store.  

Till next time,

Happy  Crafting!

Materials Used:

cut files - The Cut Shoppe

Patterned Papers - Alex collection, Bella Blvd.

Epehemera, Clips, Tabbies and Washi Tape stickers - Alex collection, Bella Blvd.