Magnetic Platform Layout

The new Magnetic Platform is so cool!  It holds framelits and edgelits perfectly in place while they go through the big shot.  It's especially handy when cutting out a stamped image so that it doesn't move at all.

I whipped up this layout in a matter of minutes and challenged myself to only use framelits and edgelits.

 

Stamps: Calendar Alphabet
Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Sycamore Street DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo
Accessories: Big Shot, Magnatic Platform, Framelits: Ovals Collection, Hearts A Flutter, Bitty Banners, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Cloudy Day Embossing Folder

A Rustic Monotone Layout

 

I've had the stamp set "Creative Elements" on my wish list for ages.  I finally got around to ordering it and it arrived last week.  I knew exactly what photos I needed it for!

I tested out a number of different base cardstocks; Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Sahara Sand before deciding on Soft Suede.  I think the effect of the white swirls on it looks so cool!

 I wanted a rather rustic monotone feel to this layout to go with the photos which didn't have alot of colour in them either and just love how it turned out.  I also sanded around each photo which gave them a aged look.

Stamps: Creative Elements. Calendar Alphabet, Hearts A Flutter, Lovely As A Tree, Woodgrain
Cardstock: Soft Suede,Sahara Sand, Early Espresso
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Whisper White Craft, Garden Green
Accessories: Big Shot, Hearts A Flutter Framelits, Chipboard, Simple Letters Alpha Dies, White Bakers Twine, Sponge Dauber, Spritzer Tool, Stampin' Spritzer, Sanding Block

JAI Scrap #16 Theme Challenge - Just Add Siblings

 

 Here's my entry for the latest JAI Scrap Challenge - Just Add Siblings.

I found the cute title and quote on http://www.theperfecttitle.com/

 

I also used this sketch to help me along.

Stamps: En Francais, Calendar Alphabet

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper

Ink: White Craft, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Big Shot, Hearts & Brackets Bigz Die, Labels Framelits, Linen Thread

A Cloudy Pinwheel Layout

 Here's the double layout which matches my last post with much of the same product.

 

It came together really quick, am just loving those little pinwheels!  I also had a play with my new Simply Scored Borders Scoring Plate with a little embossing around the edge of each page.

Stamps: Patterned Party, Calendar Alphabet & Numbers
Cardstock: Summer Starfruit, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Sycamore Street DSP
Ink: Versamark, Tangerine Tango, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Big Shot, Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, Pinwheel Sizzlits Die, Labels Collection Framelits, Sycamore Street Ribbon,Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Silver Brads

A Tasteful Rainbow

I've got a thing for rainbows at the moment.  Perhaps it's because my daughter loves to draw them and screams out the window everytime she sees one!  Perhaps it's because I just love the colours!

Anyway, I came up with an idea how to incorporate rainbow colours into a layout and was very happy with the result.

I started with a 12"x6" piece of Basic Black cardstock, and rubbed my glue stick all over it.  I then stuck on 6"x1" strips of cardstock.   Then ran it through the Big Shot with the Tasteful Trim die.  Voila!

This is a technique I will use again and have lots of other combinations I'd like to try, i.e. Designer Series Paper, Monotones, Subtles on Whisper White, Regals on Very Vanilla, different dies, etc, etc.  It's also great for using up scraps.

Stamps: Word Play, God's Blessings, Calendar Alphabet & Numbers
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Labels Framelit Die, Designer Buttons (Brights), Jewelry Tag Punch

"Making Waves" Layout

Well I didn't realise how long it had been since I've blogged!  Between kids with tummy bugs, me with bronchitis, hubby with the flu and various other responsibilities, life has been very hectic!

Anyway, here's my share for the day.  In this colder weather it's nice to look back and remember summer.

I coloured the letter stamps with 3 different markers - very easy and I loved the result.  There is also lots of punches and texture on this page.

Stamps: Broadsheet Alpha, Summer Splash, Calendar Alphabet and Numbers
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Big Shot, Tasteful Trim, Embossing Folders: Manhattan Flower/Perfect Polka Dots, Crimper, Punches: Large Tag/XL Tag/Curly Label/1 1/4" Square/Scallop Square/Large Oval/Scallop Oval/1 3/8" Circle/ 1 3/4" Scallop Circle