Be You

I had the opportunity to create a 12 x 12 layout for the recent show.  If you follow my blog, you know that is an anomaly for me.  So even though I know you don't come to this blog for 12 x 12" layout inspiration, I hope sharing it will give you some ideas to use the same products to create cards, journals or mixed media artwork.

I am using paper from the Dapper Paper Stash (don't you love the rulers?)  I chose an Instagram picture we took at the Remnants of the Past Antique Show, that matched the browns and blues of the Dapper paper line. 

The grey/blue ticking paper is a nice break from the tape measures.  It also gives me a smaller working area (which I wanted) yet still allows the tape measure paper to shine.

I cut 4" strips of Deco Tape to match the size of the photo, then used pinking shears to create the sawtooth edge.  The Deco Tape is self adhesive so once it was trimmed, it was easy to add it to the edge of the photo.  You can also see where I added Remnant Rubs - Gilded Accents below the photo.

A quote from the Pocket Cards (mounted on black Core'dinations cardstock) was used as journaling message.  For those of use who are not so confident in our handwriting, the pocket cards are an easy alternative.  I did mount the quote on foam squares to raise it up.

A cluster of new embellishments was added: A Cameo Frame, Mini Plaquette (that I talked about in my last post) and a Mirrored Heart.
Just a few words on the Cameo Frame...I colored the metal frame with a combo of Weathered Wood Distress Paint and Gold Alcohol Ink to tie it back to the glittery Deco Tape.  I used the Tim Holtz Oval Punch to punch a piece of Dapper paper for the center and added the words from an old book (because that just makes me happy).  You might notice there is a bit of sparkle on the oval.  I did that by adding a small amount of Mercury Glass Stickles Glitter Glue to the paper, THEN adding the epoxy over the top (the epoxy comes with the Cameo Frame).  When pressed into place, the epoxy disperses the Stickles creating this fun embellishment (don't tell anyone how easy it was to make).

I also added the some of the new Design Tape and Fastener to the top of the paper. 

For my title, I adhered a piece of metallic Core'dinations Cardstock (my favorite product of 2015) to a piece of chipboard and ran it through the Vagabond using the new alphabet Typo.  At first I had all upper case but it was just a bit tight on the layout.  I am VERY lucky that I own both upper and lower case Typo so I was able to mix them to create my title.  Lucky indeed. 

More often than not, I knock back the shine just a bit with fine grit steel wool.

As I said in the beginning of this post, I'm happy for the opportunity to do a layout.  The kids love looking through them and remembering good times...just like this day at the flea market.

Now carry on,
paula

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Be On The Lookout

Hi Everyone! Glad to be back this week to start sharing some projects from CHA.  This first project was made using a Vignette Box.  The package comes with 4 nested boxes which get shallower as they get smaller.  I used the second from the left (3 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 5/16").

 I started by gathering some of my favorite things...some old and some new!

 I added one of the smaller Cabinet Card Frames to the back of the box.  As you can see, I used the "back" of the Cabinet Card to show the beautiful gold writing. 
I also cut out a Found Relative (from the Occasions pack) for the centerpiece.  Once she was cut out, I added a few small pieces of paper to her dress and the bow in her hair (compare to the picture above).

I used a piece of linen from the new Textile Surfaces pack on the bottom of the box.  The linen is thin and self adhesive - super easy to die cut or add to a surface. 
I also added a piece of ledger from the French Industrial Paper Stash to the bottom. 

You know me, never afraid to drill a hole in a box.  This time I put a hole at the top of the box for the Faucet Knob (painted with Weathered Wood + Mushroom Alcohol Ink).

At the bottom, a larger hole, in which I inserted and old finial I purchased for .50 cents at a local antique shop.  The finial was already painted black so I painted the box to match using Distress Paint Black Soot.  I used some wood glue to secure the finial to the box.

The large Quote Band (another new must have) was alcohol inked with Gold and Mushroom.  Once dry, I colored the letters using the white Distress Crayon.  So much easier than paint!!
I tied the Quote Band on with Crinkle Ribbon (colored with Weathered Wood and Broken China Distress Stain).  A Mini Plaquette was added to the background with two mini fasteners.

I thought you might like to see a comparison between the old Plaquettes and the new Mini.  Super cute for lots of small projects or cards.

I hope you liked today's project! I think once the Vignette Boxes reach stores next month we will be seeing lots of fun ideas!  So put your thinking caps on! Only a couple more weeks!
now carry on,
paula

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