Create your own customized tree, using a scalloped circle as a tree top. Add a quick and easy tree trunk and embellish with beads, punches, gems, bling, flowers, etc. This makes an easy handmade embellishment to adorn your pages.
I created mine using the Imaginsice Wild Things line. I hope you'll make your own tree :)
Have you seen the newest collection of papers from Cosmo Cricket? I love them all! I do have my favorites - Girl Friday and Snorkel! Girl Friday really matches my girly side with those cute little flowers and the muted bright colors. And Snorkel is just perfect for summer! Oh, it's summer where I'm from. LOL! The bright colors, the orange and blue hues are perfect for boy layouts too. These are a definite must add to your paper collection.
Here's a peek at one altered project I did. I'll share more about this and how I created this project in the next few days.
And, the summer theme of the Snorkel collection did not limit me from creating this other layout. Just goes to show you how versatile these papers are.
So head on now to the AWDML Store and grab these papers to add to your stash.
And while you're there, don't forget that all Basic Grey products are at 15% off. So better stack up! Have fun! ~~ Liza
Another work week begins tomorrow and I maximized this day scrapping to my heart's content. I decided to create my own sketch and build a layout from there. This is the first time I tried my hand in creating a sketch.
I followed a basic pattern and just added a few bits and pieces here and there. I created the layout for the sketch using the April Kit - Shrooms and Buds from AWDML.
I challenge you to try your hand in creating your own layouts from this sketch and share with us your creation. Have fun! ~~ Liza
That's exactly how I felt with the April Kit - Shrooms and Buds! Lovin' all the felt goodies from K&Company and those little bling shapes. I tell you, this kit is really girly, which is what I am! The pinks, the greens and the orange colors really kept me at my feet with excitement.
Here's a little tip: I love the felt ribbon so much and wanted to maximize its use on my projects. I just cut the felt ribbon in half and saved the other half for my other layout. I achieved the result I wanted with still enough felt left for future use.
So go ahead to thw AWDML Store and grab for yourself a pack of the Shrooms and Buds Kit! ~~ Liza
Now I know it's spring and all but I'm a bit behind when it comes to scrapping my photos. I had some great pics from fall and was searching for the "perfect" papers to scrap them. Well browsing through the AWDML store I found EXACTLY what I was looking for.....Lemon Grass by Crate Paper!
I fell in love with the oranges, browns, golden yellow and citrus green colors! I might add that they all coordinate very well together.
Now what really grabbed me was the adorable die cut chipboard shapes! Are these not just the cutest?
My fave are the little chunky birds! Did I mention these have glitter on them! Lovin the "glitz"!
One more reason I just love CRATE is that the paper is double sided, so on the back of every pattern paper you have a coordinating solid color.
Of course these papers would work for some great spring shots, especially utilizing the citrus green and yellow colors! Here is my layout using some of my fall photos! -Angie
I'm a bit envious... My co-DT's have already started showing you some of their fabulous creations using the April Kit "Shrooms and Buds." I just received the notice today to pick it up from the post office. That's the downside of living opposite continents with everyone on the DT Team. I can't wait to get it already and start playing with those yummy products. I like the pinks and greens in it and it suits me, very girly!
Anyway, I did play with other products from the AWDML Store. There are a lot of products there that I played with which took my mind off the the April Kit for a while. I just love the diversity of products available in the AWDML Store.
Check out the products I played with: Dream Street papers; Maya Road sheer journal, Maya mist, sheer sheet; Tim Holtz Grungeboard; American Crafts felt flowers and Making Memories brads.
And there's more: Tinkering Ink and Piggy Tales papers; Autumn Leaves rub-ons, stamps; Fancy Pants rub-ons and Inkadinkadoo stamps.
Don't you just love the array of products I played with! Check out the store and I'm sure you'll find products that will suit your scrapbooking needs. Have fun and play along! ~~ Liza
I’ve always loved the distress look on my scrapbook layouts. It gives the paper the extra texture and a bit of dimension. It can also create a vintage look for your design if you place ink or stains over it.
Sometimes though, just using a paper distresser or a sanding block just isn’t enough for the distressed edge that I want. I tried running it under a faucet of water and discovered that I like the effect.
I’d like to share this simple technique with you. Try it out and see the effect it can do for your layouts.
Materials:
Patterned Paper - I suggest using Making Memories papers. They are the Featured Manufacturer for the month at AWDML. All Making Memories products are 15% off through March 31.
Paper Distresser
Foam Brush
Small amount of water
Steps:
There you have it! Now you can do what you want on your distressed paper. I inked the edges to highlight it and to create a contrast for my layout. Check out the final layout below.
Do try this technique and enjoy the results. ~~ Liza
A friend of mine resigned from our office 2 weeks ago. She's been with us for more than 2 years, and it is quite fitting that I create a mini-album for her. It's a little keepsake of all the good times we've had while working together.
I used various products in this mini album like Tinkering Ink and DCWV, which are all available in the AWDML store. Mostly, I used Making Memories products which is our Featured Manufacturer for this month.
I then used my ever reliable Zutter Bind-It-All to bind the album together. Love the result and most of all, my friend loved it! She was quite overwhelmed when I gave her the gift.
Why not create your own little keepsake for a friend or a family member. I am sure they will appreciate it a lot.
Here are some of the pages from the mini album. Enjoy! ~~ Liza
I confess, I am a square person. I like squares, I find comfort in having four corners and plenty of breathing room to around me to move in.
Oops, before I reveal more, let me just clarify that I am talking about doing layouts. Those big 12x12's that we are so familiar with. Well I can also do an 8x8 and a 6x6. Notice the even corners, they are all squares!
That is how comfortable I am with this type of page. This is my comfort zone, and I feel that I can always move things around better with ample space to tweak a few things here and there.
That is until I got hold of the "He Said" kit for March from A Walk Down Memory Lane.
With the various patterned paper die-cuts inside that kit, I have finally faced my fears! I am now a convert. I love the circle and artisan frame-shape of the Crate Papers. It was something different for me and despite the initial apprehension, I dared to move forward and create my layout!
I dare you to do the same and share with us your layouts using these patterend paper die-cuts. It's definitely worth it!
You've seen the layout I created last week using the circle die-cut. This time, here's a layout using the artisan frame-shaped die-cut. ~~ Liza
These are the pre-dominant colors in this month's kit "He Said," available at our shop, A Walk Down Memory Lane.
The mix of Basic Grey and Crate papers along with the Bazzill cardstock creates an earthy tone in your layouts. Add to that the glittery die-cuts and the different brads and pearls and it sure gives a different feel to your layouts. By the way, there is also the white American Crafts fabric alphabets which is quite easy to "alter." Don't like white, use the Kaiser Crafts acrylic paint or rub a colored ink or sprinkle with glitter and you have a spruced-up look for the alphas.
Admittedly, I often go for bright colors when creating layouts. I seem to struggle at times with masculine-related colors. But this kit made me change my mind! The combination of patterns are well-suited even for a female-oriented layout and the result is quite dramatic.
Here are the two layouts that I created... ~~ Liza
this kit ROCKS! :) Loving the colors in this kit! Seems to go with a lot of my pictures! Loved what Lucy did this month with the kit and thought I'd show you a couple of mine!
Like Lucy said...Don't forget this month's featured manufacturer is Making Memories and it is all on sale! Whether you like their older lines, or some of the new stuff...you'll find it all in the AWDML store! Have a terrific Tuesday and happy shopping! *Lynn*
It's the love month and on Saturday, it's Valentine's Day already! Lots of hearts and romance abounds. Makes you want to pull out those love-inspired papers and start creating your layouts and cards. There's still a few days left to create a personalized gift and I'm sure your loved ones will love it.
Have you checked out the February Kit - She Said? It has a wonderful mix of papers from My Mind's Eye and Kelly Panacci that will make you swoon and skip a heartbeat.
These papers have actually inspired me to look closely on my relationship with my DH and where we currently stand in our lives, of just being "us." And the result was this beautiful layout.
Note that I added a few items to the kit that are available at the AWDML store. I loved the artisan frame in the Kelly Panacci papers so I limited my design within the frame. And I used the Tim Holtz mask to break the pattern and create a texture on my layout. I converted my photo to B&W so that it doesn't clash with the colors on my pattern.
So go ahead and create your layouts using the February Kit - She Said. Or check out the February Card Kit. You'll have lots of choices for your papers and embellishments with either(or both!) of the kits and you'll have the perfect gift for your loved ones.
Before I go, let me remind you that Piggy Tales is the Featured Manufacturer for February. All Piggy Tales items are given a 15% off. Better run to the store and get your fill of those cute designs. I'll share with you some of my projects next week.
~~ Liza
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