Happy Day// 12x12 Scrapbook Layout

Hello my scrapping ladies! I completed this gorgeous layout with a photo of Miguel and Valentina last year at Easter.  Time sure does fly by.

I started out with a large butterfly cut file from Paige Evans cut from light purple card stock.  I backed the cut file with patterned paper from the Jane Davenport paper collection, available at Michaels.  The paper already has mixed media markings and coloring so it worked perfectly for being backed for this cut file. 

I had white card stock butterfly cut out already sitting on my desk from a layout I never did.  So, I decided to have them work as the embellishment for this layout by using some purple toned spray in my collection. I love the extra splatter marks and mixed media areas it added to this layout.

For added embellishments, I used butterfly epoxy flair from Scrappin Happy Studio.  I love this less dimensional flairs to my layout.  It does not add a lot of bulk to my layouts.

My photo is triple matted.  One pink glitter frame from Maggie Holmes, one card stock frame with tones of purple and a ruffled purple ribbon for the third layer.  The ribbon ruffle is my favorite element on this layout.  The ribbon just happen to be sitting on my craft desk and it worked perfectly when I was working on this layout.  It was serendipity.  

Here is my process video if you'd like to watch.  Thank you for stopping by.

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Good Times// ScrapbookingStore.com Design Team

Hello scrapping ladies!  Its been a busy summer at the office and I have not found a lot of time to scrap at night.  But, I did find time to complete this summery layout this past weekend.  I am using the July scrapbooking kit from Scrapbookingstore.com.  I am part of their design team and love playing with their products.

The kit features the Paradise Escape collection from BoBunny and I absolutely love the colors in this collection.  Its pastel and summery.  I first used a TCW stencil called Bursting Jewels with 3D gel from Finnabar and sprinkled iridescent glitter on top while it was still wet.  Let that part dry fully before moving on.

The effect this gave the background is amazing.  I love the texture, the sparkle and it twinkles in the light.  A real lovely effect, if you dare to give it a try.

I used a 2 inch circle punch to cut from 6 different patterned papers.  I tried to use mostly the blue patterned papers to have them all match.  I am still scraping photos from my Mothers Day Photo Shoot and my dress is also blue so it all corresponded.

Then it is time to embellish the circles.  I used the empherma pack from the collection and stickers from a Jen Hadfield collection that were also included in the kit.  Each circle received at least two pieces of embellishments.  I used alpha from my stash for the small titles across a few of the circles.  I have linked my process video below for your viewing pleasure.  Thanks for spending some time with me.

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Sweet// SpiegelMom Scraps Guest Designer

Hello my scrappy friends! Scrapbooking is so therapeutic for me. Is it for you? I can have a crazy day, but if i can be given an hour to scrap, it all eases away. For this colorful layout I used the Rainbow Bright pack around the edge of all the butterflies. The cut file is from Confessions of a Paper addict.

Once I had my cut file backed with colorful paper from the Horizon collection by Paige Evans, I began my mixed media work. I protected the inside portion and did paint splatters around the edges with Distress Oxides Sprays in raspberry, marigold, mermaid lagoon, wilted violet and cracked Pistachio.

Once the splatters were dried I then used a paint brush and liquid glue to adhere the Rainbow Bright sequin to the layout boarder. This process took some time to get just right.

I used the same colors for the splatters to color in this ephemera pieces from a Heidi Swapp pack that has resist elements on them.  So I was able to have them match perfectly with the rest of the layout.

The picture I am scrapping is of Valentina at her first Easter Egg hunt this year. We only got a few eggs but she was so cute in her little dress and ears.

My title is from a Maggie Holmes collection in gold metallic script.  It was so sweet and perfect for this colorful layout.  Thank you as always for joining me. Till next time.

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Love You// Mixed Media Scrapbook Layout

Hello Scrappin Ladies!  I simply love how this layout turned out.  It was a labor of love to fussy cut all the flowers from one patterned paper, but I wanted them all bunched together.  I used two patterned papers from the Maggie Holmes Willow Lane collection for this layout.  

I cut up a the stripes up to arrange all along the bottom of the page to anchor the layout.  I was torn between two photos, I went with this photo of Zoe and Valentina together because it was a horizontal orientation.

Once I had my basic layout set, I could have left the white card stock alone and it would have been a beautiful layout.  But, you know me and my love for mixed media and playing with my art supplies... so that is what i did.  

I did the 'packaging' technique with Distress Oxide inks in Picked Raspberry and Marigold.  The pink and orange color compliment the flowers and the details in the stripes.

The title and dimensional stickers all came from the coordinating thicker pack for Willow Lane.  

I then added a few of the gold embossed floral elements from the Maggie Holmes Sunny Days collection.

This layout is feminine and floral and I love my two girls in the photo.  My process video is linked below for your viewing pleasure.  Thanks for stopping by.

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Love/ Mixed Media Scrapbook Layout

Hello Scrappy Ladies! Welcome back for another one of my cheerful layouts. I worked with a pastel palette and I love the way it turned out. The sequins are from the I Dream of Sequins pack available in the shop. The colors worked perfectly for this color palette.

I started out with adding modeling paste through a butterfly stencil along the top edges and a small heart one along the bottom.

Once dried, I did a light wash of Distress paint, Wilted Violet with plenty of water. I used water to lighten it.

I cut the same cut file twice, one in a light blue card stock and the other in a white. I was going to use a layer of white tulle from a recent haul to Hobby Lobby but then i remembered I also purchase a floral lace spool too. This one was the winner for this layout.

A strip went along the bottom under the cut files. I absolutely love the look this gave the layout.

I so used my silhouette Cameo to cut out 3D butterflies that I added gold glitter paint to the edges. This paint as also become my favorite crafty product. 

To watch my entire process, click on the video down below.

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Wild Heart// Mixed Media Scrapbook Layout

Hey scrapping ladies!  Its been a joy to be featuring Spiegelmom Scraps beautiful sequin collections. Sequins just add a touch of bling to all layouts.  For this layout I used a cut file from Paige Evans called Simple Flower background from the Silhouette Design store and did some mixed media on it.  I used the Freezin Season sequin pack as well.  

With the die cut still adhered to the cutting mat, I applied a thin layer of gesso and then a variety of spray mists from my stash.  I used Heidi Swapp Color Shines in Hot Pink, Pink, Salmon, Blush, Peach, Coral and Butter.  I started out with the pinks on the bottom, transition to the corals/ oranges and then to the yellow.  These three colors together are always my favorite.  

The negative space of this die cut is also useable with all my color work on it.  You may see it on a future layout.  I played around with placement for awhile, scattered, vertical column, horizontal, circle around the photo...?  I could not decide at first.

I decided with a diagonal arrangement on a black and white striped background for some amazing contrast.  

I started adhering my first layer down and then saved a few to use with some pop dots for dimension. I love adding dimension to my layouts lately.  

I am scraping a photo of two girl friends and me at Valentina's first birthday party with our Frida headbands.  It was just a colorful party.

The chipboard pieces are from an old Dear Lizzy collection and my title is from Paige Evans.  

Once everything was finalized my last step is adding in all my sequins to the centers of all the flowers and then more for added bling.  I love color matching my sequins usually to the area it is in.  Gold color shine splatters finish off my layout and a few tiny word stickers.  It is a fun fresh colorful layout and I hope you found some inspiration with me.  Till next layout, keep scrapping!

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Love// Mixed Media Scrapbook Layout

Hello Scrappy friends! I am finally finding time to scrap and I love it.  For this layout I am using a gorgeous floral patterned paper from a Jen Hadfield collection.  I have been hoarding this pretty paper for years or months. 

I started by fuzzy cutting out all the florals.  This took the most time.  I then used my silhoute Cameo to cut one large circles out of white card stock.

I backed the circle with a pink and white striped paper from Teresa Collins, again a paper Ive hoarder forever.  

To add some interest and details to the layout I used a butterfly stencil and some Light Modeling Paste from Golden.  The cork butterflies are from SpiegelMom Scraps.

I added Nuvo Crystal drops in Carnation Pink to outline the flowers once they were placed for the layout.

The large sequins title is from an old Crate Paper collection that was in my stash.

The photo is from my baby shower with my parents.  I have a few more from my baby shower I'd like to scrap.  But its great that I am getting started now.  Thank you for joining me.  

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