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Showing posts with label Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Dies. Show all posts

31 July 2013

JAI Scrap #19: Monochromatic Challenge

Now I have to say, I do struggle with monochromatic layouts, although I did manage to make good use of my latest stamp sets of Six-Sided Sampler and Creative Elements again.
Stamps: Six-Sided Sampler, Creative Elements
Cardstock: Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Soft Sky, Pool Party, Island Indigo
Accessories: Big Shot,  Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Dies, Paper Doily Sizzlit Die, Hexagon Punch, Stampin' Spritzer, Sprintzer Tool, Sponge Dauber

30 June 2013

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

21 June 2013

Lego Layout

Here's me loving rainbows AGAIN!  I can't take any credit for this cool layout though, see here for the original.  It just seemed to go really well with lego!

Stamps: Word Play
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black ink & marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Dies, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Brights Buttons

30 March 2013

JAI Scrapbooking Challenge #15 - Sketch


Here's my entry for this months challenge.

I had more photos from the same event so had to create another page to go with it.

Making it a double layout!

Stamps:Itty Bitty Banners
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Sycamore Street DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo, White Craft
Accessories: Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Bigz Simple Letters Dies, Chipboard, Sycamore Street Ribbon & Buttons, White Bakers Twine

19 August 2012

JAI Scrap Challenge #8 Buttons and Bows

 I've just completed my entry in this month's JAI Scrap Challenge and used up lots of retired ribbon in the process.  Yay!!
Hint:  It took a while to lay out my title but in the end found it much easier to use a small plate, laying it over the photo and then placing the letters around it.

Stamps: Baroque Motifs
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Temping Turquoise, Old Olive
Accessories: Ice Cream Parlour 1/4" Ribbon, Melon Mambo/Daffodil Delight/Tempting Turquoise Buttons, Melon Mambo/Daffodil Delight/Tempting Turquoise Ribbon, Big Shot, Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Dies, Elegant Bird Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Simply Scored Tool, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Rhinestone Jewel

22 July 2012

"All You Need Is LOVE" Double Layout

This is my double layout in celebration of my nephews' wedding back in February.  One of my sister's favourite things to say/philosophies is "All You Need Is Love" so it was totally appropriate to use that for this layout.

 It really was a lovey dovey wedding and it was easy to see how much in love that the newly-weds are!
Stamps: En Francais, Music Notes Wheel
Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Whisper White, Basic Black, Silver Glimmer Paper, Vellum Cardstock
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Big Shot, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, Simple Letters Alphabet/Top Note Bigz Dies, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits Dies, Silver Embossing Powder, Antique Brad

04 July 2012

"Springers" Double Layout

My dogs had a litter of purebred English Springer Spaniels late last year and these photos capture some lovely moments before they all left for new homes.
 

Stamps: Apothecary Art
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, Greenhouse Gala DSP (Retired)
Ink: Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Simple Letters Alpha Bigz Dies, Label Framelits, Top Note Bigz Die

10 April 2012

I've Been Sewing!

I've actually made a few of these wallhangings now, both for each of my own children and as gifts for the children/babies of family and friends, but this was the first time I was able to use Stampin' Up fabric! I had been waiting for a more "boyish" collection to come out and was happy to see the Spice Cake fabric in the Summer Mini Catalogue. This fabric is still available to purchase as it has been carried over.

I used the big shot to cut out my letters, then ironed them on to the calico using the fabric adhesive. My sewing machine has a blanket stitch which I used around each letter. Then there is a 1" border (cut 1 1/2"), a 3" border (cut 3 1/2") then the binding (3" strip ironed in half). I only quilted around the calico frame with my machine but could have quilted more of course. In total it took about 4 hours to make. And I still have heaps of fabric left! Hmmm, what to make next?

Accessories: Big Shot, Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Dies, Hearts & Brackets Die (Retired, for the Heart on the i), Sewing Machine, Spice Cake Designer Fabric, Calico, Thin Wadding.

23 January 2012

JAI Scrapbooking Challenge

Happy New Year everyone! I've been ticking along with my crafting and decided to have a go at the new Just Add Ink scrapbooking challenge. The theme for this month's challenge was to create a layout celebrating a first event or the number one.

I chose my son's first birthday.It's a shame Stampin' Up! retired the star punches as they are so handy for boy pages!

Stamps: Non-SU! Mini Alphabet
Cardstock: Basic Black, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Newsprint DSP (Retired)
Ink: Black
Accessories: Large & Small Star Punches, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Timeless Type Junior Alpha Dies, Scallop Square Die, Simple Letters Alpha Dies, Top Note Die, Tasteful Trim Die

29 August 2011

Lap of Luxury Scrapbook Layout

Here's a layout I did using the Lap of Luxury Designer Series Paper and Priceless stamp set. Both are retiring in a few days time so be in quick if you would like to order them.
Stamps: Priceless, Tart & Tangy
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Basic Grey Marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embossilts Die, Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Dies, Scallop Square Bigz Die, Basil Rhinestones, Scallop Edge Border Punch

18 May 2011

StampAMemory Challenge

The challenge this month at StampAMemory was to create a layout using this photo for inspiration:
Cute eh? This is what I came up with:
I thought I'd also add a photo of the layout with the photo on it as I came across a blog the other and the Demonstrator had done this and I have to say, it was wonderful! A photo can change the look of a layout dramatically. So when possible, I plan to do this myself!
To create the "heart" I die cut 7 flowers from the Blossom Party die, texture-embossed them, sprayed some water on, crunched them up, then rubbed the same colour stamp pad over them. I was planning on just creating a big flower like in the inspiration photo but after a little play, decided a heart was much more appropriate. I sprayed the blue heart with water after stamping to blur the image. For the title, I die cut the letters, applied glue, dazzling diamonds then a coat of crystal effects, they look so pretty in real life!

Stamps: Every Moment, Punch Potpourri, Pony Party, Woodgrain
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Old Olive, Rose Red, Marina Mist
Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive, Rose Red, Marina Mist, Versamark
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Blossom Party Originals Dies, Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Dies, Heat Gun, White Embossing Powder, Sponge Dauber, Dazzling Diamonds, Crystal Effects

07 May 2011

I've been saving this piece of designer paper...

...waiting for the right photos to come along so that I could do something reasonably crafty with it! Unfortunately it's now retired, but none-the-less still beautiful! Finally I was inspired and this is what I came up with.
Stamps: Punch Potpourri (Hostess)
Cardstock: Pink Flamingo DSP (Retired), Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Real Red, Chocolate Chip Marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Dies, Full Heart, Boho Blossoms, Butterfly, Two-Step Bird & Curly Label Punches, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Sponge Dauber

22 April 2011

Wedding "Extras"

I went to a beautiful wedding the other day! My friend Cheryl married her wonderful man Stevie and I was given the opportunity to make some cute "extras" for the wedding. I originally made her engagement thank yous here then carried on to make her wedding invitations here.

She asked me to do her seating plan and after some research on google came up with this:
She also requested a sign for her Wishing Well along with tags for guests to "Wish us Well":
And last but not least, we made tags for each guest attached to little bags containing choccies which were placed on the tables:
Didn't we do well?

Stamps: Baroque Motifs
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Bravo Burgundy, Crumb Cake
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Big Shot, Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Dies, Large & Extra-Large Tag Punches, Boho Blossoms Punch, Gold Brads