Product Focus: Diecut Papers!

Good morning everybody!! So glad you stopped by today to check out my product focus for this month, which is Die Cut Papers!! You know- those big shaped papers included in many of our favorite manufacturer paper collections...most people simply stick them on a sheet of paper and use them as their background. But today, I'm going to show you that these papers can be used for so much more!

So here we go...

This month, I was sent die cut papers from two different KaiserCraft collections: Tiny Woods & Technologic. Let's take a look first at the Tiny Woods die cut:

To me, it was obvious what to do with this one! I'm a fussy cutter, so I simply cut out the tree shape to use as a large embellishment on my page. Additionally, I trimmed the scalloped section remaining and used it to create a banner:

Now, let's have a peek at the Technologic die cut:

I decided I'd cut up the die cut in pieces and layer them at the top of my layout. To break up the pattern a bit, I also used it as a stencil and traced its shape onto some of the solid color papers and layered them in there too :)...

Far more interesting and fun than just sticking the die cut onto a background paper, huh?

If you've loved what you've seen here and feel inspired, check out the Scrappin' Patch store today!! See my product list for direct links if you're looking to pick up these particular products!! Thank-you for checking in and letting me share with you!!!! Take care :)

Products Used:

Tiny Woods Diecut Paper- Birch
Tiny Woods Layered Chipboard Stickers
Tiny Woods Paper- Cedar
Tiny Woods Paper- Sycamore
Technologic Diecut Paper- Cog
Technologic Paper- Barcode
Technologic Paper- Download
Technologic Paper- Gigabyte
KaiserCraft Wood Flourish (Cog)
American Crafts Thickers
Prima Flowers
Other: gesso, texture paste, doilies, mist, buttons

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Basic Grey "Hopscotch" Inspiration!

Good morning :). Erin here, and it's been a while so I'm glad to be seeing everyone again! Today I'll be sharing with you a project I put together using the beautiful and versatile "Hopscotch" range from Basic Grey!! There are so many fun patterns and colors, and over the next few weeks I'll be sharing with you both masculine and feminine layouts that I've created utilizing this versatile collection.

"Put 'Em Up!"

This adorable little sweet thing is my daughter Aspen. She just oozes with joy- and I really wanted to use the papers here to display that, from the sharp corners to the rounded edges to the pennants- all pieced together to bring energy and happiness!

If you like what you see, here's where you can find individual items in the Scrappin' Patch store!

Basic Grey Hopscotch "Double Dutch" Paper
Basic Grey Hopscotch "First Dance" Paper
Basic Grey Hopscotch "Tire Swing" Paper

Webster's Pages "Botanical Christmas" Princess Petals

Prima Marketing "Louisa Mint" Flowers

May Arts "Watermelon" Crochet Trim

Other: doilies

Thank-you so much for taking a moment to stop by- please come again! Will see you real soon :),

xErin

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Webster's Pages "Sunday Picnic" Inspiration

Hi there! Erin back again to share with you some more Webster's Pages "Sunday Picnic" Inspiration!

For this layout, I really wanted to show how you can create something completely different from what I created in my first post earlier this month...that, though this collection is traditionally bright and pretty, can produce a grungy, funky product as well.

And here is what I came up with...

I thought this particular range of colors was perfect for this fun photo of my middle child, Gunner.

Here's a quick close-up for you...

I just love that you can go "all boy" or "all girl" with this range- here, I pulled in the turquoise, oranges, yellow, and greens to support my fun-loving boy photo. The gorgeous bloomer trim even fits perfectly with my masculine page!

Thanks so much for stopping by here and having a look. If interested in checking out the Webster's Pages "Sunday Picnic" range available at the Scrappin' Patch store, go HERE.

Products Used:
Sunday Picnic Paper "Joy Ride"
Sunday Picnic Paper "Picnic Basket"
Sunday Picnic Paper "Play Time"
Webster's Pages Bloomer Trim (available in the Collection Pack)
Manorhouse Creations "Sprinkles Flowers" (Lime)
Other: doilies, black ink, yellow ink, black mist, letter stickers, flowers.

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Webster's Pages Step-By-Step w/Sunday Picnic!!

Good morning! Erin Blegen here and I'm very excited to be here today to share with you a layout I created using the crazy beautiful "Sunday Picnic" range from Webster's Pages! I was pretty ecstatic to discover that I would be working with this collection as I'm definitely a huge fan of Webster's, and with this particular piece I chose to really show the broad range of all the colors these papers offer.

I will take you through my creative process with a few steps...I must apologize for the picture quality, however- I have found that with 3 young kids keeping me ever the more busy, my primary scrap time is at night! But bear with me, the end result photographed well!

Step 1:

I loved the bright magenta color of the Sunday Picnic "Al Fresco" paper and knew I definitely wanted to draw that color into my layout. But because it's such a bright pattern, I decided to use it as my backdrop and opted for the "Pedal Pushers" paper with its neutral cream backside. After cutting it down and adding a bit of distressing to the edges, I cut a section from the Sunday Picnic "Blanket of Poppies" paper to draw in the blue/orange/green tones and to set the stage for the layers to come.

Step 2:

I almost always cut out the backsides of my backdrop paper- since much of the "Al Fresco" sheet was covered up by the cream paper, I cut out what wasn't showing and that way I can put it to use elsewhere. In this case, I used it to cut up some strips and punched them with a Martha Stewart border punch.

Step 3:

I layered the strips behind the base I laid for my photo, in addition to using a different punch for the orange backside of the "Al Fresco" paper. I also fussy cut some flowers from the "Blanket of Poppies" paper and placed them as a mat for my photo and as a base for my cluster I have planned for the bottom.

Step 4:

This is where the fun happens! After placing my photo, I gathered up some elements fussy cut from the "Joy Ride" paper, in addition to the "Rainbow Sky" paper from which I cut the "happiness" part of my title. Add some Bloomer Trim, a Princess Petal flower, and some Prima flowers...

And this is what you get!! I really love the process of layering and clustering. You just never really know what you will end up with! I used an amazing sketch created by my friend Nadia over @ Once Upon a...Sketch, which prompted me also to create a layout about my mom. I used the "Dream" card to the right of my layout (from the "Joy Ride" paper) as a pull tab for my hidden journaling, and my wish for happiness for my mom :).

Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me walk you through my project. I will be working with this collection all month so make sure to come on back and see what I have for you next!

Products Used:
Webster's Pages Sunday Picnic Collection papers & trim, & bling
Webster's Pages All About Me Princes Petals
Webster's Pages Pink Kiss Bloomer Trim
Prima Charlotte Flowers- Tiffany
Prima Lady Godivas Flowers- Limeade
Prima Lady Godivas Flowers- Nougat
Kaiser Craft Paper Blooms- Olive
twine
mist

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Product Focus: Glimmer Glaze & Chipboard!

Good morning! I'm excited to share with you my product focus for this month: Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze & The Dusty Attic Chipboard! I've never used glimmer glaze before, so I was anxious to get started :).
I was delighted to find that the Glimmer Glaze has its very own brush within the cap, and it's exactly like a nail polish brush! That makes it very easy (especially if you're a woman!) to paint with, even on very small areas. I knew I wanted to use this particular shade to dress up this particular piece of chipboard to coordinate with my Christmas-themed layout I was working on.


As you can see, the piece is a little shiny- and I'll reveal why in my next post, when I teach you how to get the aged finish below:
I really love the bright, shimmery effect of the Glimmer Glaze- and that chipboard is such an easy surface on which to use it (and it dries quickly too!). I also used the glaze on the holly berries in the spray at the top of the ornament- what is nice is the etchings around the berries help keep the glaze from running- which is especially nice when painting a very small area.

Next what I did was use some green acrylic paint to paint the leaves and some Ranger Stickles to decorate the bow. My final touches were some tulle and rhinestones and you have your very own custom embellishment!

For my next experiment with the Glimmer Glaze I decided to dress up some plain KaiserCraft white paper blooms. Simply by taking the brush and lightly running it over the edges of the flowers, you get this fun effect:
I also used it to paint the bow on this horn, as well as some Stickles to dress up the rest, to be used on a future layout:
And here is my project showcasing how you can use your hand crafted chipboard accent to coordinate as you wish. I definitely went for the traditional red, green, and white Christmas colors on this First Christmas page for my daughter Aspen. I used the gorgeous Basic Grey Nordic Holiday collection once again, pulling out the more holiday-themed pieces from the line to coordinate with my theme :).
Thank-you so much for stopping by and having a peek. I hope you try out some of this fabulous Glimmer Glaze for yourself. Since this project, I have done a bit more experimenting and found it works great for a trend I've been seeing everywhere: paint runs. Just pour a small dot of glaze on your paper and then stand the paper up, letting the glaze run down your page. It works nicely here as this particular medium is thicker than mist but thinner than paint- exactly what you need to create this effect :).

And as far as The Dusty Attic's chipboard? Versatile as they come- I just love that you can create something that nobody else has- and coordinate it to perfectly accomodate your project.

Finally, don't forget that you can get the Nordic Holiday range from Basic Grey at 20% off at the Scrappin' Patch store until February 17th! Just enter erin into the coupon box during your online checkout process!!

Products Used: Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze (Sangria), The Dusty Attic Chipboard, Ranger Stickles, Bazzill Tulle (Grasshopper), Rhinestones, Nordic Holiday Paper- Arctic Yule, Nordic Holiday Paper- Catching Air, Nordic Holiday Paper- Yard, Nordic Holiday Die Cut Shapes, Nordic Holiday Layered Stickers, Nordic Holiday Stitched Brads, Nordic Holiday 12x12 Sticker Sheet (included in the collection pack), Prima Fluer de Lys (Ivory), KaiserCraft Paper Blooms (Coconut).

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Basic Grey Inspiration!

Good morning! This is my very first post as a new design team member at Scrappin' Patch and I'm thrilled to be here! I've got some great inspiration coming your way using the amazing Nordic Holiday collection from Basic Grey. I was very excited to receive this line in my kit. I just love its warm, eclectic patterns- perfect for scrapping Christmas photos. And living in cold Northeastern Minnesota, it's also very complimentary of the many snow scene shots I get during our long winters.

For this layout, I really wanted to show how you can mix and match the different patterns of this collection. I started by tearing along the top of my base paper and adding torn layers in behind it. But of course I did not use full sheets of paper behind, only what I needed- saving the rest to be used in future layouts. I always like to stretch my stash as far as possible!

I then added stitching along the sides and bottom, as well as stitched on the circle behind my photo. I matted my photo using a journaling tag from the collection, topping it off with a pretty tulle bow. After adding some strips of paper (some punched with a Martha Stewart punch from my stash) and a couple border stickers from the 12x12 sticker sheet, I adhered my photo. The layered stickers with this collection are just awesome- I especially loved this little red cabin with the snow covered roof. It reminds me of the little cabin we live in- and it just seems to add a little more warmth to this layout.

Finally, I had some fun creating the button & brad twine banner- it helps draw the eye from the photo to the journaling and back again :). Throw in some mist splats and simple title and my layout is complete!




And here are a couple of close-ups for you:

I hope I was able to give you a little bit of inspiration today :)~ and encouraged you to try your own hand at this beautiful line! Nordic Holiday is actually on sale this week, starting today (Saturday, 11th of Feb.) until next Friday the 17th! Just enter "erin" in the coupon box during the online checkout process and you'll receive 20% off!!!! How can you resist a deal like THAT?! Can't wait to see what you create! :)


Supplies Used: Nordic Holiday Papers- Gondola, Wedge, & Half Pipe, Nordic Holiday Die Cut Shapes, Nordic Holiday Layered Stickers, Nordic Holiday Stitched Brads, Nordic Holiday 12x12 Sticker Sheet (included in the collection pack), Tulle- Candy Apple by Bazzill.

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Introducing......Erin Blegen

Another very talented scrapbooker whom I am thrilled to introduce to you all the way from the US....  I am so honoured that each new designer has chosen the Patch to design for!!!!

H! My name is Erin Blegen my husband Josh and I have been together for 5 years. We have 3 beautiful children together: Wyatt (4), Gunner (17 months), and Aspen (4 months), to whom I am a stay-at-home mom. We also have 32 chickens and one Chihuahua, Luxor. Our home is a small cabin in the woods of northeastern Minnesota, USA. We love ANYTHING outdoors! But indoors, my passion is most definitely scrapbooking.

I first tried it out in 2007 when Wyatt was born, completed one album, and quit until my second son was born in July 2010. Since then, I've been HOOKED! I am a daily scrapper and I love working with beautiful paper and lots of embellishments (ESPECIALLY flowers). I have experiemented with many different styles and seem to have fallen into (and in love with) shabby chic. But I'm also known to have an artsy/messy side and love to work with paint, mists, masks, and mess!~ but make it look good at the same time .

But most importantly, I preserving my precious photographs and the not-to-be-forgotten memories that go with them. I like knowing that I am documenting history to be enjoyed for years to come.

Thank-you so much Adrienne for the opportunity to join your very talented team! I am so excited to start!

Please feel free to stop by my blog, which I share with my sister and best friend Kelly!

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