Chug, Toot, and Scoot!!!!

Hello Ladies!

This new range from Echo Park Paper is so gorgeous, I'm getting all inspired looking at it!
The colours are a really lovely blend of happy, but not over-powering, tones which make them perfect for those candid photos that 'just won't go'!

There's lots of cute wee designs of helicopters, aeroplanes and 'things that go' for the boys, and some lovely patterns for spring/summer photos of the girls! Along with stripes, diamonds, spots and even quirky stars and numbers!

 Another thing I noticed (and I'm quite pleased about this!) is that the papers that are just solid colours (red, green and blue) are double-sided with other solid colours (navy, brown and yellow), meaning you're not cutting up the cute patterns just for things like tags, journalling cards, matting photos etc. If you're anything like me, and shed a wee tear everytime you paste glue over cool pictures just because you need the colour on the other side, this is really scrap-smart design! In saying that, all the other designs are combined with more simple patterns, keeping wastage of the best bits to a minimum..I like this a lot! :)

This layout by Rachael Sheedy - design team member for Echo Park.. showcases many of the patterns on these papers.

And a really awesome aeroplane designed by Linda Auclair, also a design team member for Echo Park.

I love the travel elements to these papers but they're also not over-themed or designed making them very versatile. 

With so much to love about them, they're the perfect addition to your scrapping collection..hoping they make their way into mine soon! ;)

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Prairie Hill Inspiration with JessicaT

It's JessicaT back with you again today, with my second installment of Pink Paislee Prairie Hill layouts.

I trust everyone had a fantastic Christmas, spent with family and friends.

This time around I have again used my recently reprinted baby photos which are printed as is with no retouching. The colours are muted, the photos are not perfect, but that is how they were originally so I wanted them to remain that way. And this collection matches them beautifully.

Today I have two layouts to show you, both entirely different. And both could easily be made with small scraps, when you've finished other layouts and have a few bits left over.

1988 by JessicaT

Products used - Pink Paislee Prairie Hill patterned paper; Bazzill Yam cardstock; Kaisercraft black pearls; number rub-ons, black pen, foam tape.

All Smiles at 4 Months by JessicaT

Products used - Pink Paislee Prairie Hill patterned paper and accolade sticker; Bazzill Sprout cardstock; Glitz Designs trim; Kaisercraft Hunt & Gather jewels and silver rhinestones; alpha stickers, foam tape, red pen, thread.

I have one last post for you on December 31st, showing the last of my Prairie Hill patterned paper, Glitz Designs trim and Prima Marketing buttons.

JessicaT

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Prairie Hill Inspiration with JessicaT

Happy Holidays to everyone!

It's JessicaT back with you today, and today I have some layouts to show you using the Pink Paislee Prairie Hill collection. I recently had some of my baby photos reprinted for myself, and the untouched photos perfectly match the muted tones of this collection.

'Siblings' Layout by JessicaT

Products used- Pink Paislee Prairie Hill patterned paper; Bazzill Tawny Light cardstock; Kaisercraft plywood tree; Tattered Angels Plain Jane Faded Yellow mist; mini alpha stickers; red pen; foam tape.

 

'All 3' Layout by JessicaT 

Products used - Pink Paislee Prairie Hill patterned paper and accolade sticker; Prima Marketing buttons; Glitz design trim; Kaisercraft plywood tree; Kaisercraft Hunt & Gather Jewels; alpha and number rub-ons; black and red pens.

'Dad with his 3 kids' Layout by JessicaT

Products used - Pink Paislee Prairie Hill patterned papers and accolade sticker; cardstock; Prima Marketing buttons; Kaisercraft plywood tree and Hunt & Gather jewels; alphas; black pen; foam tape.

I will have two more posts showing more layouts using the Pink Paislee Prairie Hill collection, Prima Marketing buttons and Glitz Designs trim before the end of the year.

I hope you all have a very merry Christmas, and a safe and happy New Year.

JessicaT

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9 to 5 by October Afternoon with Trace...

I can never resist buying October Afternoon products! Look at the fabulous colours in this range, it works just as well with modern and funky as it does with shabby chic and vintage.

I find the label stickers that OA produce, such handy embellishments to have on hand. While more often than not, I use them for their intended purpose of journalling, they also work well if I think I need something a bit extra when wanting to add depth and layers to a layout.

Scrappin Patch make it really easy by having bakers twine and buttons that work beautifully with this range, along with many others.

To do this layout I started with a Crafters Workshop Template, while I chose a chevron pattern, there are many to choose from that would work just as well. I mixed a bit of Glimmermist with gel medium, as I love the texture that this adds to a layout.

Products I used on this layout were:

October Afternoon, 9 to 5 range

Steno Pad

Italics

Meeting Minutes

Label Stickers

October Afternoon Cream and Denim Mini Market Alphas

Pink Paislee Alphas

Crafters Workshop Template

Tattered Angels Chalkboard Glimmermist 'Mint Chocolate'

Buttons and Bakers twine

Black and white Bazill cardstock

XX Trace

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Echo Park Inspiration with JessicaT

Jessica Toulmin back for you today, and today I have two projects I made using the Echo Park: A Boy’s Life collection. It is a bright and cheery collection, good for both little and big boys, but would also be great for playful young girls too.

For the first project, I didn’t like the colours in the photo because of the amount of dull grey sand and both boys were in grey and khaki clothing, so I changed the photo to black and white. It not only looks a lot better, but also allowed me to then use a ton of colour on the page too.

Sand Castle Under Construction

To replicate this project you will need:

White textured cardstock; Echo Park: A Boy’s Life – Charmer, Play Time and Suave double sided, patterned cardstock; Echo Park: A Boy’s Life - alpha cardstock stickers; May Arts: Celery and Scarlet 3/8 grosgrain ribbons, and Green Tara: Gold and Sage fringe ribbons; Fancy Pants: Tradition buttons; Double sided tape, foam dots/ tape, blue ink pen.

For my second project, all the colours in the picture were different blues and white, so I really wanted to stick with those colours. The majority of the layout is done with one piece of patterned cardstock (front and back).

Proud Dad

To replicate this project you will need:

White textured cardstock; Echo Park: A Boy’s Life Suave double sided cardstock; Echo Park: A Boy’s Life alpha cardstock stickers; Fancy Pants: Little Sprout blue ball trim; Blue thread, double sided tape, foam dots/ tape, blue ink pen.

My stitched hearts:

Draw or trace a shape of your choice with a pencil, then pierce holes along the lines with your paper resting on a few thicknesses of towel so the needle can pierce the paper. Then rub the lines out when all the holes have been pierced.

I don’t tie a knot on the back, I leave the tail loose so it doesn't make a bump – just don’t pull too tight on the first few stitches. I stitch every second gap.

You can then go around again and fill in the remaining gaps when you’re done if you want, or with a second colour. I had some with gaps and some without. To finish, I wrote my journaling in the stitched hearts.

I hope you have enjoyed the inspiration I have for you today. On ANZAC Day I will have two more projects with this Echo Park collection, and also some from 7 Gypsies.

Until then, take care.

JessicaT

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More Basic Grey Inspiration!

Good morning to you all! I'm here today to share with you my final layout utilizing the Nordic Holiday collection from Basic Grey. I used mainly scraps on this one to create the matted area behind my photos. I wanted it to be as busy as my little Gunner is! Get him outside and AWAY he goes!
I chose to use some of the cooler tones, combining the greys and blues, and threw in just a few hints of red to keep your interest. I love how the little bird draws your attention to the journaling- isn't he just adorable? One of the many cute stickers included with the 12x12 sticker sheet. I popped him up with a small foam adhesive square to add some dimension.
As you can also see, I have used my sewing machine to add little details here and there- it is definitely one of my most treasured of scrapbooking tools! I used it to create the journaling lines here- a surefire way to make sure you write in a straight line :).I sure hope you were able to draw some inspiration from here today! And I hope I've encouraged you to try out this gorgeous collection yourself! I have all of my supplies listed below, including direct links to each individual piece in the Scrappin' Patch store to make is easier on you :).
Take care and have a wonderful day!!

Supplies Used: Nordic Holiday Paper- Slalom, Wedge, Gondola, & Arctic Yule, Nordic Holiday Die Cut Shapes, Nordic Holiday Stiched Brads, Nordic Holiday 12x12 Sticker Sheet (included in the Collection Pack), The Dusty Attic chipboard (Holiday Assortment), October Afternoon Mini Market Alphabet Stickers, American Crafts Thickers, Rhinestones, Mist.

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Tech Tuesday - Scraplift yourself

Hi ladies,

Today I'm going to share a very effective technique that you may not have tried before. Do you have those days where you want to scrapbook, but you've completely lost your mojo? You just aren't inspired. You sit there, shuffling papers around, but nothing really gels. I know, we ALL have those days!

A lot of people turn to online galleries, magazines, sketches and challenges when they are stuck for inspiration. Those are fantastic ideas, but how about this one: SCRAPLIFT YOURSELF!!

I'm sure you all have layouts that you just LOVE. You're really happy with how they turned out, you love the design and the colours, you love the finished product. Why not use one of these layouts as a starting point for your newest creation? Either use it as a sketch, or take inspiration from the colour palette (I have done both today).

Here's my original layout. I created this page a few years ago, but it's still one of my favourite layouts. I love the colours, the design, and the overall feel of the page.



And here is my "lift". This time I used 2 photos, but the general design is the same. I also stuck with similar colours, as blue is my favourite colour and I love how it looks when different shades of blue are layered like this.



I hope you've been inspired to pull out some of your old layouts and scraplift yourselves. Be sure to share with us if you do!

Happy Scrapping!

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