Layers of Frames

Hello!

Today I'm bringing my latest design for 

PINK PAISLEE

featuring the fabulous Photo Frames that can be found in most Pink Paislee collections. 

 Today I’ve chosen the cool, crisp colors and patterns from the Portfolio Collection and

 have picked out not one, not two, but all four of the Photo Frames included in the pack! 

I started out with the idea to layer the frames all together and then place on a layout…

but after a little Pinterest research, I came up with an altered Photo Display using 

three large binder clips, a sheet of scalloped chipboard and some Pink Paislee goodies.

  Here is a look at the completed project…I’ll get into all of the details following:

 All righty, to begin I started with a plain 4.25″ X 8″ scalloped chipboard page (Maya Road) that

 I painted a warm yellow (and yes I cheated…just paint the areas that will show).  

Next, I spritzed on a light coating of Black Velvet Color Shine. 

After all was dry, I machine-stitched on a 4″ X 7.75″ piece of Black LUXE Chevron Paper.  

This next photo will show placement of the three binder clips.  I added these to the chipboard 

before I attached the black photo mat holding the layered frames.  Note that you will need to make

 sure that each clip is even at the bottom and in line with the other clips; once that is done 

your frame with stand just beautifully!

 For the layered Photo Frames, I began by arranging them so that each would overlap without the 

‘window’ below it showing through.  Then I applied small square foam adhesives between each layer.  Attach the bottom frame to a black cardstock mat with foam dots.

 A sweet doily border accents the top Photo Frame.  I added Gold Gelato by Faber-Castell to the Artisan butterfly and colored the star with a permanent black marker. 

To the top, I added a couple of the photo tabs, along with my daughter’s nickname spelled out 

with Heidi Swapp’s Clear Mint Letters.  Meh, it was lacking that ‘something’ so I decided to

 type out her full name in a New Courier Font (Bold 24 pt) and then printed it out onto a 6×6 Portfolio page.  I used a 1/2″ circle punch to cut out each letter and added to the top with foam dots.

   You could also try incorporating this idea into recipe, note or place-card holders. 

Now wasn’t that F*U*N!!!  I hope you get the chance to try it…would make a wonderful

 Teacher’s Gift or try something masculine for Father’s Day.

Glad you've come by today!  

I'm gradually adding to the giveaway pile...I'll be sharing soon :)

Want2Scrap A Retro Mini?

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap are teaming up this week to bring you

 tons of inspiration using Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap products!

 After you check out the projects on the Authentique Paper blog 

(and leave a comment so that you're eligible for the prize drawing!) 

be sure to head on over to the Want2Scrap blog to find out what the talented members of

 their Design Team have in store for you today!

 This was my first experience working with WANT 2 SCRAP products and wow, did I have fun!
I received the "Retro Album" and had a tough time deciding on whether to do a traditional album,

 a banner or home decor.  In the end, I was really wanting to use the "Renew Collection"

by Authentique Paper as I hadn't had the chance to play with all of the cute file folders and punch-outs...

I thought these would best represented in an album.  

 The "Retro Album" comes with five different panels of various shaped corrugated chipboard.

One side is flat and the other side has the fun ridges.  In prepping the album, I inked around the edges of the flat sides with Memento's Tuxedo Black.  On the corrugated sides, I used Color Shine Black Velvet Spritz.  To the fancy ends (flat side only) I painted the areas with a white PITT pen by Faber-Castell.

 To the front cover, I layered a Renew patterned paper with one of the file folders and then 

embellished with a puzzle piece and flowers from Petaloo. Wanting to hide the area where the 

white pen marking met the corrugated board, I added a strip of gingham ribbon and then topped with Mother of Pearl Rhinestones by Want2Scrap.  The sweet little paper bow is from the Etsy

Shop of Curtsey Boutique.

The next two pages feature Authentique's new Hampton Art Stamps and the beautiful flourish of adhesive pearls by Want2Scrap.  I stitched the file folder together so that tags could be tucked inside.

 

 As you may can tell, I switched the pages around so that two flat sides would be together, 

as well as two corrugated sides...I thought it added even more interest :)  

Again, I used the different punch-out elements for the majority of my embellishments...

when you layer them together with foam you have a whole new look!

I removed the original centers from the Petaloo flowers and added the large  

Mother of Pearl Rhinestones instead.  The Tear Drop Pearls look perfect as the

 center for the punched butterfly!

That's the end of my "Retro Album"...I hope you have the chance to try some of the wonderful  

Want2Scrap products and see how well they work together with Authentique Paper!

Authentique Product: Renew Collection: Collection Kit; Puzzle Pieces; Mini Notes;

 Block Numbers; Petite Folders; Frames & Corners; Titles & Phrases; 

Hinges & Tabs; Circles & Scallops

Want2Scrap Product: Retro Album; Say it with Pearls Tear Drop; Swirl Pearls-White;

 Mother of Pearl Rhinestones 

Again, to enter your name into the prize-pack-giveway from Authentique, just head over to

the blog and leave a comment on today's post, as well as the following posts for the week :)

blog.authentiquepaper.com

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I have family and friends in and around the Moore, Oklahoma area and I pray especially

for their community today as they continue to search for loved ones and begin clean-up efforts.

In 1999, one day after the other horrific Moore tornado, De Kalb was hit by an EF3 tornado

that damaged the high school, elementary school and historical buildings of downtown.  

As it was 14 years ago, we are on watch for a severe outbreak of storms today.

We would really appreciate your thoughts and prayers...there are never too many!

THANK YOU

Braggin' on Grandma

I was asked to create a mini album tutorial this month for 

AUTHENTIQUE PAPER

The high-quality of Authentique's patterned papers allows for such an album as I bring today.

  It's quick, it's easy and it's fun to put together for any theme! For this particular 6x6 mini album, 

we'll be using the endearing Cherish Collection that is doubled in design for

 both Grandfathers and Grandmothers.

To begin, cut any 12x12 sheet of paper to a 6x12 size; score in the middle and fold.  

Decorate each page accordingly and then apply a strong adhesive tape to the bottom

 and (opened) side to create a pocket.

 

 

 With this pattern you can insert all sorts of tags and extra photos inside! 

 Here are a few more photos of the pages of my album:

 

 

The 6x6 Bundles come in so handy for this type and size of album.  

The print is to scale for such a mini; you don't lose all of the beautiful artwork in the process.  

Just trim the 'mats' from a 6x6 size to whatever size you'd like to use...

these are cut to a 5x5 and then machine-stitched into place.

 

 The Enhancement Sheets do so much of the design work for you!

  Just layer with Components Stickers, fabric brads, buttons and other cute embellishments to match.

 

Once all of the pages have been assembled, bind at the side with rings, ribbon or use a binding system.  

 

 For my album, I measured in 2.5" from the top and bottom and punched holes at those marks. 

 Tie on pretty trims and ribbons or leave plain.

 

 Now for the tags!  These were as simple as trace, cut and...that's it!  

I used templates from Kiwi Lane Design to create these particular tags.  

Thanks so much for letting me share this with you today...I hope you'll give it a try :)

 

Authenitque Paper Product:

Cherish Collection: Cherish One Paper; Cherish Two Paper; Cherish Three Paper; 

6x6 Bundle; Enhancements 12x12 Cut Apart Sheet;  6x12 Components Stickers

Other Supplies:

Kiwi Lane Template; Ribbons-May Arts; Lace Trim- Recollections; Brads- Doodlebug Design;

 Canvas Butterfly and Felt Rolled Roses- Curtsey Boutique; Buttons- American Crafts;

 Flocked Leaves- Petaloo; Square Lace Die Cut (Cover)- Cheery Lynn Designs

Berry Sweet

There are certain things that I love to collect (hoard? maybe!)

These new Berry Baskets from Curtsey Boutique are my new obsession
and I can't wait to gather up even more colors and sizes!

While creating my latest project, I came up with several more ideas for them.

Today I have an interchangeable display using the wooden forks
(also new at Curtsey) as a way to clip on photos, recipes or notes!

To start, you will need a Pint Size Pulp Berry Basket and floral foam. 
Cut the floral foam to fit into the basket.
For the shred, I used two of the Medium Kraft Bags.  I cut strips using 'fringe' scissors
by Martha Stewart, but you could also use regular scissors to cut the strips.
Crush the shreds with your hands.  Apply a thin coat of quick dry glue to the top
of the foam and then cover in the paper shreds.
 Other Curtsey Boutique Supplies:
Wooden Forks; 5" Paper Doily; and Shabby Chic Paper Bow

Patterned papers and die-cuts by My Minds' Eye

There are many other new items in the shop...check them out at:
www.curtseyboutique.etsy.com

Wedding Week!

Bella Blvd's Stephanie Hunt is getting married this Saturday...

A huge congratulations and best wishes to Stephanie and Steven!

We thought it would be fun to share some of our own wedding photos,

as well as some good old-fashioned advice :)

Stop by and have a look...all Bella Blvd Designers will be participating in this one!

www.bellablvd.typepad.com

Here is my contribution...from a beautiful day in 1991

 My note of 'wisdom'

After being married for 22 years the one thing that stands out to me is how much my husband

 and I have evolved over the years. Things that we had in common when we first met

 aren't the same today. Over the years you will develop new hobbies and interests. 

My advice is to be open to the changes that you will find in your spouse; learn to adapt

 to them as much as you can. It may not be ideal for you to ride around in a pasture

 to check on the livestock, but when it's important to your spouse you learn to share your time. 

For those things that you do have in common, expound on those and make time to enjoy them often.

 And even after the kiddies come along, keep a date night on the calendar...

it's amazing how refreshing a night out can be!

Bella Blvd Supplies:
Love and Marriage: Turner Hall Ballroom, Vows, Just Write Journaling Stickers, 

Alpha+Bits Stickers, Wedding Day Miniatures, Chipboard Icons; Sand & Surf: Paradise,

 Alpha+Bits Stickers; Ciao Chip Elements: Stars & Hearts; Crochet Hearts: McIntosh,

 Punch, Cotton Candy, Pickle Juice, Gulf, Bell Pepper; Flags: Love and Marriage

So glad you've dropped by today...be sure to say "hi"...I'm having a give-a-way soon

and may change things up a bit just for fun :)