Creating with NEW Webster's Pages!

I'm so happy to be able to share with you a layout that I created using the brand new "Make a Wish" collection from Webster's Pages!

It brings together so much that I love: gold, pink, pastels, adorable little details that make me question whether I'm crafting with scrapbook supplies or candy.

Seriously good enough to eat.

Paper strips and pieces, stickers, punched bits, embellishments on a stick, flowers, doily, cord, epoxy stickers, thread...so many pretty things to compliment my sweet daughter.

I don't really have a set formula or direction for the way I do things. I just tuck and add and adjust until it looks good.

And I actually never secure anything until I'm pretty much done. So gluing can be tedious, but I like to change around so much that there's just no other way.

Thanks for letting me share today :)

I hope you all have a great weekend!

NEW from Webster's Pages: Dream in Color!

Good morning! I hope the new month is off to a great start for you :) I'm checking in today with a couple of projects using the brand NEW "Dream in Color" collection from Webster's Pages! This one just couldn't get any more brighter or happier. What I love so much about Webster's is how their collections always reach my heart. From the images to the phrases to the colors. 

"You're My Favorite Work of Art"

I love that realistic imagery like the flower field of this "A Great Pair" paper is mixed in to this collection. It created the perfect backdrop for my always silly little girl :). I toned it down just a bit with some gesso before starting on my layers behind the photo.

The "Tag & Prompt Stickers" are always just what I need for my titles. I've never been good at constructing long titles, so to have one compacted in a pretty little way like this one here is right up my alley.

The mini banner was cut from the "Dream in Color" paper and paper punched.

 The "Storyteller Card Sheets" are great for cutting apart and adding to your layering. I also like to cut apart the paper straws like I did here.

Other Products Used:

Blue Fern Studios: chipboard doily

Prima: Flowers, Crystals

Next up, I've got a tag featuring the "Dream in Color" Collection as well!

"Make Today Pretty"

I may have mentioned previously that I'm really in love with purple at the moment- which is weird, because just a couple years back I remember chatting on a scrappy forum about our "nemesis colors"- and for me they were purple and orange. But nevertheless, I really love purple right now. So the "Field of Bliss" paper in this collection was the very first thing I grabbed when setting about making this tag. I love the gorgeous purple flowers with the golden hues against them- simply gorgeous.

I always endeavor to create the perfect bow treatment for my tags to suit the overall look of it. Here I've used some vintage lace along with some gold trim and purple jute twine. The owl charm is an old favorite from Webster's that I've been holding on to for quite some time :).

Again, the Tag & Prompt Stickers came to my rescue for the sentiment on this tag. And this one just so happened to perfectly match this paper ;). 

For the backdrop, I used a stunning chipboard piece from Blue Fern Studios. It was first primed with gesso before adding some embossing ink and then embossing powder from Shimmerz. Finally, some favorite new crystals from Prima.

Thank-you for taking a look at my projects today! If you haven't yet, be sure to check out this entire new collection- as well as the other new releases- from Webster's Pages. 

Take care!

Prima "The Archivist" Layout

Good morning! Hard to believe we're already half-way through January...although, being the first of the two coldest months of the year, I'm happy to see it go quickly :)

By now, you're well aware of the fabulous collections that Prima released for Winter CHA. "The Archivist" is one of them, and I'd like to share with you a layout that I created for CHA using this awesome new collection by Frank Garcia.

"Love"

Neutrals just simply do not go out of style! I love how versatile they are, especially for a rustic boy layout. My little guy Wyatt is simply in love with our many chickens, including this little girl who we affectionately call "Butterstuff". The vintage imagery available in this collection like the typewriters and clocks meld beautifully with the various florals, making it a range suitable for all styles and subjects!

Here are a couple of closeups:

Prima Products Used:

990220- Archivist Collection "Les Facons Dont Je T'aime"

990275- Archivist A4 Paper Pad

579524- Archivist Tag Me

579036- Archivist 4x6 Journaling Note Cards

578978- Archivist 3x4 Journaling Note Cards

579272- Archivist Clear Stamp

579395- Archivist Say it in Crystals

579586- Archivist Wood Icons

580469- Archivist Flowers

580506- Archivist Flowers

580476- Archivist Flowers

573836- Color Bloom Spray Mist- Tea Stain

573805- Color Bloom Spray Mist- Gold Foil

573829- Color Bloom Spray Mist- Worn Leather

961503- Art Ingredients Texture Paste- White Crackle

961596- Art Extravagance Glitter Set- Luminous

962562- Art Ingredients Micro Beads- Silver

962579- Art Ingredients Micro Beads- Copper

580001- 6x6 Stencil- Young Spring

962326- 7x9 Elementals Stencil- Dots & Stripes

 

 Thank-you for coming on over! I hope your week is off to a good start- take care of yourselves! :)

NEW Prima Winter CHA 2015: Bella Rouge Collection {Layout}

Good morning everyone!

As most scrappers know, Winter CHA is just around the corner. Which means all of our favorite companies are showing us their latest must-have collections and goodies! Prima, as always, has a fabulous lineup of products for us. They've been previewing over the last few weeks, and today I'd like to share with you a layout that I created featuring the new "Bella Rouge" Collection.

"Natural Beauty"

Not only is this collection absolutely classy and beautiful, but it's incredibly versatile too. And I am in love with the rich, warm color palette! On this layout, I started by toning down the background just a bit with some gesso. I then watered down some gesso a bit and used a paintbrush along with some very high tech flinging motions {insert sarcasm here} to create the random splatters. There are some new Color Bloom sprays released this time around as well, one for each collection. I've used {2} of them here: Empres Gold and Deep Teal.

Each collection offers a range of new flowers too- including these roses. I LOVE roses- they are always my favorites of the Prima flowers- and you get such a great selection of them here. I've dressed these ones up a bit with some of the new Prima Art Ingredients: micro beads, seed beads, and glitter. 

I may have mentioned in the past how much I love that the new wood icons are printed. This mirror piece here was great for adding my own touches to :) Behind the lovely lady you see one of Jamie Dougherty's new Bloom Collection stencils- isn't it awesome?! And some "Empress Gold" Color Bloom spray.

 More new flowers and leaves, as well as one of the new collection brads. Perfect for that extra special little touch!

Prima Products used:

847111- Bella Rouge Collection "Les Amours"

847319- Bella Rouge A4 Paper Pad

579487- Bella Rouge Tag Me

579357- Bella Rouge Say it in Crystals

579296- Bella Rouge Brads

578930- Bella Rouge 3x4 Journaling Note Cards

579111- Bella Rouge Cling Stamps

580582- Bella Rouge Flowers

580537- Bella Rouge Flowers

580575- Bella Rouge Flowers

580513- Bella Rouge Leaves

579548- Bella Rouge Wood Icons

580315- Color Bloom Spray Mist- Empress Gold***NEW

580322- Color Bloom Spray Mist- Deep Teal***NEW

962579- Art Ingredients Micro Beads- Copper

962586- Art Ingredients Micro Beads- Bronze

962623- Art Ingredients Micro Beads- Grass

961596- Art Extravagance Glitter Set- Luminous

980429- Bloom Collection 6x12 Stencil- Circles

573584- Trim

Thank-you for visiting today! I hope your weekend is off to a great start :)

Life is Full of Wonderful: A New Layout for Webster's Pages

Good morning! It's been a busy behind-the-scenes month of creating for me as CHA is just around the corner, but I am here today to share with you a layout and a card that I made for Webster's Pages using the "Nest" Collection. This collection has rapidly become one of my all time faves! Bold colors, an array of patterns, motifs, etc- all come together for one versatile collection that easily suits every style!

First up, I have my layout which features my sweetheart of a daughter:

"Life is Full of Wonderful"

I wanted a sugary, frosted feel for this layout :). A bit of gesso toned down the background before I applied some masking with modeling paste and a sprinkling of microbeads and Prima glitters. Layers of cards cut from the "Nest" collection created the base for my photo.

I've used some of the collection cardstock stickers like the vintage telephone one here, as well as a jewel from a Webster's Pages bookmark.

I love the variety of paper straws- such cute, fun additions to any project!

This resin cameo is perfect for accenting a sweet little girl layout :)

Another resin piece from a Webster's Pages cameo set, I love the pennant shape and cute font :)

A Blue Fern Studios chipboard frame pulled the whole photo grouping together. I painted it white and sprinkled on some Prima glitter to give it some shine.

Webster's Pages Products Used:

Nest Collection Paper: Home With You

Nest Collection Paper: Special Places

Nest Collection Paper: Tickled

Nest Word 4x8 Sticker

Nest Memory Pockets & Labels

Love Bundle of Straws

Party Time Bundle of Straws

Chipboard Sticker Board- Our Travels

Cameo: Pink Party Gift

Charm: Camera

I also have a card that I would like to share with you, also using the Nest Collection. This one is a bit more tame :)

"She Follows Her Heart"

As mentioned, I just love the diversity available in this collection. I love the chevrons, feathers, bold colors, etc and lots of white too! I tried to contrast them here with just enough layers to create a simple yet fab card :)

I'm a bit obsessed with tulle lately :) I've tucked in a classic Webster's Pages ruffle ribbon trim to pull together the pinks. 

Webster's Pages Products Used:

Nest Collection Papers

Ruffle Trim

I hope that you are all doing good and that life is treating you as it should ;)

Take care,

"Strawberry Fields" Layout for Webster's Pages!

Good morning everyone! Believe it or not, I'm up with a new post today. Things are winding down for me here after 6 long months of canning after continual foraging and harvesting. It's getting colder and winter could arrive at any moment...it's always a mad dash to get everything settled before we find ourselves under snow.

But I have been creating, I have! :)

I had the pleasure of using a gorgeous collection from Webster's Pages which I hadn't yet had the chance. It was released just a little while back and is called "Strawberry Fields". It is just stunning! If you love it too, you can find it {HERE}.

"Do You Suppose She's a Wildflower?"

I love the cheerful colors of this collection and the fabulous country summertime feel of the patterns. I thought they paired nicely with this photo of my daughter feeding the chickens. 

I added a bit of fussy cutting, as well as some strips of the "Woodgrains Vellum" from the collection beneath my cluster here (the yellow patterned piece), as well as the strip directly above my photo. I've also used quite a few gorgeous Prima flowers, many new releases.

The various ATC cards available for cutting out with this collection make for great titles too! I love it when a collection allows me that luxury, rather than having to dig into my letter sticker stash to create my own. And I especially love when I can then use a title that I may not have thought of, yet fits so well, as in this case :)

Webster's Pages Products Used:

Strawberry Fields Collection Paper: Weathered
Strawberry Fields Collection Paper: Dream On
Strawberry Fields Collection Paper: Storyteller Sheet I
Strawberry Fields Collection Paper: Strawberry Patch
Strawberry Fields Collection: Woodgrains Vellum

Thank-you for stopping by today! I appreciate your visit :)

"Imperfection is Beauty" Canvas: Webster's Pages Growing Up Girl!

"Imperfection is beauty, Madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."

- Marilyn Monroe

What a great quote for a mixed media project, right??

The Webster's Pages "Growing Up Girl" collection is not only full of candy-sweet colors, dreamy pastels, and fantastic imagery, but offers up an entire page of fabulous quotes, just like this one! It is what inspired my canvas, to create something beautiful yet messy, pretty but muted in my preferred style. Simple, yet detailed, textured, and layered.

"Imperfection is Beauty" Canvas

I began as I often do by applying some book pages. I then tore strips of paper from the Growing Up Girl collection and applied them as well, before sealing them with gesso. A bit of misting, masking, embossing, more layers, and paint were added.

Some closeups...

The foundation for my quote began with a transparent envelope. I cut the flap from the envelope and adhered the backside of it to my canvas. In it I tucked some paper, one of the new wood ATCs, and some paper punched bits. On top of it I used a raw Blue Fern Studios chipboard film strip piece before adding my embellishments. To the left of the canvas in this photo, you can see I've used one of the new paper straws (also seen on the bottom and right side of my canvas). I simply cut the length I wanted and then used a scissors to cut open lengthwise and then curled it around the edge of my canvas.

Projects like this are great for using up scraps! Here you can see the piece of paper I'd used to punch out my confetti. I tucked it under one of the book pages for some fun texture.

Webster's Pages Products Used:

Patterned Papers:

Growing Up Girl "Words to Live By"

Growing Up Girl "See the World"

Growing Up Girl "Be Adventurous"

Embellishments:

A Christmas Story Jeweled Frame

Sprinkled With Love Wood Veneer Set

Love Bundle of Straws

Other Products Used:

Blue Fern Studios "Film Strips"

Prima "Princess" Collection Flowers

Prima "Princess" Collection SIIC

Prima Purity Vine

Thanks so much for having a look today! I hope your week is going GREAT :)!

"Creative Memories" {Webster's Pages "Recorded" Collection}

Hi everyone! It's been a long time since I've blogged; a whole week! Sorry for my absence :) Just been busy and I have been creating behind the scenes as always- many things to share, but not quite yet.

I do have a layout to show you today that I created for Webster's Pages using Allison Kreft's "Recorded" Collection. I was inspired to get a little messy and have some fun with this sweet picture of my daughter lost in her painting project. I tried not to think too much about what I was doing {difficult for me- I'm a control freak}, and it probably shows, lol. 

"Creative Memories"

Hmm. Still not sure what to think about my horrible gesso background LOL. I had intended to cover a lot more of it up, but it just didn't happen. Let's just pretend it isn't quite so chaotic, okay? ;) I struggle with busy backgrounds and heavily patterned papers, so I had to do what I could to cover it up a little. Hopefully the other business going on can distract a little...or one can hope, ha!

A couple new chipboard pieces from Blue Fern Studios, both the film strip and the title frame. Aren't they awesome? I applied embossing powder and gesso to the frame.

I hung one of these sweet little camera charms in each of my bows. They are simply adorable! 

All of the flowers used in this layout are from Prima Marketing, primarily from the Summer CHA 2013 release.

My journaling, which reads:

Today we made finger puppets out of styrofoam balls which first needed to be painted. Your brothers were done painting after 10-15 minutes, but you continued to perfect your work for another half hour or more. I kept asking, "Aspen, are you done yet?" to which I received a soft, simple {yet serious}, "No." 10-31-13

 Products Used:

Patterned Paper:

Recorded Collection "Sunset" Paper

Recorded Collection 6x6 Pad

Embellishments:

Perfect Accents: Recorded

Charm Bulk Pack: Mini Camera

Postcards from Paris II Collection Mini File Folders

Trims:

Best Friends Collection Trim Card

OTHER PRODUCTS USED:

Prima Marketing: Flowers

Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard

"She's 2!": October Prima ArtZine Layout

Good morning and welcome to the weekend! I hope it's a good one for you- we're supposed to get snow and normally I would complain, but it is rifle season opener for deer hunting and snow is just what we need to get the deer moving :). So that is what I will be up to this weekend!

I thought I would drop in and share with you a layout that I created for the October ArtZine from Prima! I hope you all had the chance to check out the entire issue, but if not, here's a look at the layout that I made as a sample for last month's BAP sketch.

"She's 2!"

This is a photo of course of my cutie pie daughter Aspen on her 2nd birthday. What a fun sketch for this fun picture! I really enjoyed creating with this one. I used a bowl turned upside down to create the half-circles on either side of my layout, traced simply with a pencil. I then used gesso, watercolors, and some stamping to create the details along the edges.

Here's a reminder of the BAP sketch from October:

 And a little bit of a closer look at my layout:

I have a bit of a pink and brown fetish. I just love combining warm shades of those colors!

The beautiful "Delight" collection was perfect for my little girl. I've used the daylights out of this collection- and I love it still! A timeless range; Jodie Lee sure knows how to design the best!!

Products Used:

950705- Delight Collection "Darling"

950743- Delight Collection "Delightful"

843618- Printery Collection 6x6 Paper Stack

559335- Cling Mount Stamps Romance Novel

910228- Mixed Media Background Stamp

544232- Alphabet Stickers

555153- Cling Mount Stamps Songbird

565787- Frost Frappe VII

566647- Avante Cedar

567156- Pageant Peach Pastel

565763- Frost Mini Sachet

571511- Le Mia- Desert Sand Flower

571429- Layla

565527- Lifetime Roses

 

 Thank-you for stopping by! I know- I have not been around to visit blogs lately. Just when I think things are slowing down, they pick right back up! But thanks for your support and encouragement! :)

Prima Marketing: Scraplift!

Good morning and welcome!

Today some of the Prima team members are scraplifting a Prima veteran: Felicity Wilson!

Felicity has a fun, textured, layered style and it was a pleasure to lift one of her fabulous layouts :)~ and I certainly hope I did her justice ;)

"Handsome Boy"

Some days, you take out the camera and got nothing. And then others- you get something great. I captured this great photo of Wyatt playing with his football recently- and couldn't wait to scrap it. Such a handsome boy- turning into a little man right before my eyes!

Here is the layout by Felicity which inspired my project:

I attempted to adhere to her overall design and made a few changes to make it "my own". The large pennant was turned vertically to better support my portrait photo, I applied some gesso and masking to my background and kept the banners and title placement. 

 I added lots of amazing Prima embellishments, both old and new.

Of course I couldn't help but apply plenty of the new Allstar Collection for this sporty photo of my little guy! I love the neutrals in this range- so versatile! And accented by the yellows of the Ladybird collection made it fresh and young :)

*NEW* 846251- Allstar Collection "Depth Chart"
*NEW* 846213- Allstar Collection "MVP Allstars"
*NEW* 846237- Allstar Collection "Memorabilia"
*NEW* 971106- All About Me Collection "Dotty"
*NEW* 570460- Allstar- Sugar Dots
*NEW* 569662- Allstar Tickets and Tags Set
*NEW* 570886- Allstar Flowers
*NEW* 960445- 12x12 Stencil: Orbs
*NEW* 571108- La Tela- Canvas Rose
*NEW* 571405- Scarlett

Thank-you for stopping at my blog today. Come back again tomorrow, okay? I have a step-by-step tutorial for you- so don't miss it :)