"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

"Extraordinary You": Magnifique Mixed Media "Autumnal Bliss" Kit~!

Good morning everybody! I'm here with you today to give you one last look at the Magnifique Mixed Media November Kit "Autumnal Bliss", released by C'est Magnifique Kits. My sister Kelly Foster and I have really enjoyed our time with this kit, from the very first planning stages to putting the final touches on our projects. We've appreciated the excitement and feedback received as well! And we look forward to continuing to offer inspiring, media-filled unique kits that will help you to grow in your mixed media knowledge and love :)

Today, I created a layout using this beautiful kit. 

"Extraordinary You"

I really wanted to use as many of the mediums available in this kit, which meant combing all of the warm, rich colors in a balanced way. I used the "Mini Ceiling Tile" mask and Gelatos as the starting point in my project by basically "coloring" with them (over the mask) and then spritzing over top before blending with a wipe. This helps the Gelatos spread a little easier. 

For my background paper, I used the "Dreamer" Collection from 7 Dots Studio. It had the perfect hint of color to compliment the color scheme of my layout.

After zapping the masked area with a heat gun, I used some light modeling paste along with the mask and some embossing powder and created additional texture in that way. Then I'm ready to add the Twinkling H2Os, in just a small amount so as not to overpower the rest of the layout. I simply pour a drop on top of the embossed area and use my spatula to carefully spread it around. Allow to dry on its own in order to keep the vibrancy of the colors (the heat tool can cause the watercolor to spread, thin out, and fade). In contrast, if you're wanting to tone down the color, you can spritz with water and/or pull up some of the color by dabbing with a wipe.

Thank-you for visiting today! Stay tuned for the first look at our upcoming December MMM Kit! :)

PaperHaus: Collaging on Canvas

Hi everyone :). Hope you are well, wherever you are. I'm winding down after a long, hot, busy day to share with you a canvas that I created for the PaperHaus magazine blog. 

"Love Art" Canvas

Now, I would definitely not call myself an artist- but I sure do love playing around with art :). As a child, I dreamed of becoming an artist; obviously that didn't happen, but it sure is nice to explore that early passion through this craft. 

I don't think the love of playing with colors ever leaves us from childhood ;)

I've been playing around with my "messier" me. If you remember my works from about a year ago, I was much more unorganized in my projects- and sometimes, that can be liberating. Finding the balance between messiness and cleanliness isn't easy...but it's coming along :).

Doing collage work is awesome because you can literally just grab some scraps and go! 

Would you like to see how I went about creating my background? If so, I've put together some steps for you...

**I personally love the catalog pages idea! Who doesn't have piles of that type of junkmail just laying around? I know I do...so nice to do something with it, right??**

**I used gel medium, although you can use gesso too**

**You don't have to use a palette knife. A credit card, scrap of paper, or your fingers works great as well**

Products Used:

Papers:

Printery Collection

Flowers:

*NEW* Delight Collection

Sarah

Encore

Frost Snow Drop Roses

Purity Vine

Embellishments:

*NEW* Ingvild Bolme Junkyard Findings: Bathtub Knobs

Ingvild Bolme Shabby Chic Resin Treasures:  Window Frame & Angel Wings

Sunrise Sunset Canvas Alpha

Masks:

*NEW* Finnabair 12x12 Stencil: Orbs

 

Inks:

Ingvild Bolme Chalk Edger: Shabby Tote

Hope you have a wonderful day :)

Accordion Album Tutorial for PaperHaus!

Hello :). I hope you've all had a great weekend! We were busy all day Saturday with Gunner's 3rd birthday party and I'm pretty tired- but it was lots of fun, pretty stress-free, but always leaving me a tiny bit sad that the day is over and that my little guy is growing up. Okay, so more than a "tiny bit sad"...it's a feeling I stuff away so it doesn't affect the day- but after the kids are in bed and I'm alone with my thoughts, the realization of how quickly the past three years has gone simply terrifies me.

 But before I get any heavier here, let's move on to a project that I created for another amazing 3-year old; Gunner's cousin Lilah who was born exactly 4 weeks before him :). I made an accordion album for the PaperHaus magazine blog, and I've got some step-by-steps on how you can put one together too!

So let's begin :)

"Lilah Accordion Album"

 

I had a long piece of cardboard that I'd been hanging on to for just this sort of project. 

 **The dimensions of my album are: 21.5" long and 4.75" tall**

Here are some detailed closeups too!

 

Product List:

Patterned Papers: Prima Marketing "Divine" Collection

Flowers: Prima Marketing

Mask: Heidi Swapp

Mists: Tattered Angels

Embellishments: Basic Grey, Pink Paislee, Prima Marketing

Bling: Prima Marketing

Other: seam binding, pearl/tulle sprays, embossing powder, staples, watercolor paints

 

 So happy you came over for a look today! 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend (if it isn't already over) and take good care of yourselves :)

See you soon,

Prima "Allstar" Collection Sneak~!

Good morning, everyone! It's Friday in my world and I've got a busy day ahead- my little guy Gunner turns 3 tomorrow so I've got shopping to get done and other preparations...stayed up waaaay too late last night putting together my grocery list from Pinterest, lol. 

So I'm already beat and I've only just begun my day, ugh!

But- I have a tag to share today that I created using the new Summer CHA release from Prima:

 the "Allstar" Collection. 

"#1 Fan" Tag

I do my best to make any collection "me"- even if it's a masculine, sporty-themed collection. Since most often even my most "masculine" of projects are far more feminine than they perhaps should be, I still like to remain true to myself- which I aimed to do on this tag. As you can see, Allstar is not JUST for the boys!

Products Used:

846251- Allstar Collection "Depth Chart"
569655- Allstar Collection 4"x6" Cling Mounted Stamp Set
570460- Allstar Collection Sugar Dots
569662- Allstar Collection Tag Me Tickets and Tags Set
569747- Allstar Collection Wood Icons
569754- Allstar Collection 1" Flair Buttons
571610- Audrey
571108- La Cela
571016- Valentina

 

 I love anything vintage- so this collection is already a must-have in my book! If you love sports or have men in your life who do- there are plenty of images to get {their} scrapping done! If NOT- there are alternate sides to the papers perfect for your more "neutral" project; like what I created :)

Thank-you so much for checking out my blog post today. I will be back on Sunday- so see you then :)!

More From Manor House~!

Hey there my friends :)~ so glad you stopped in because I've got a couple more Manor House Creations projects to share with you! Let's get started straight away...

"Adore Her"

It seems my daughter has been in the spotlight a bit lately here on my blog! But that's okay~ she's been pretty sick this past week so she deserves it :). I've used a combination of flowers from the amazing Spring Collection from Manor House.

I've just fallen in love with the Powder Puffs in this collection! Here I've used the cream/spotted Powder Puff "Lychee" flowers which I completely adore :)~!

There's plenty of glitter to be found in the Spring Collection as well! Who doesn't love some sparkle?

Products Used:

Other Products Used:

Instant Photo Frames Small

Love- love/cherish/adore

Next up, I have a little altered wreath that I dressed up with some Spring Collection flowers as well!

I'm definitely traditional when it comes to my Christmas decor, so I went with the classic red, green, and white here :).

Products Used:

Thanks for checking in :)~! Have a beautiful day!