Pink and Flowery

Here'a a recent page I made using some of the "girlier" papers that I bought recently. Just because I'm cooking another boy doesn't mean I can't slip in a bit of pink now and again, especially while he's still so tiny.

Using Sketch #161 from Let's Capture These Sketches, and the On Trend collection from Crate Paper, this is what I came up with:

The bits of black in the papers, and the die cuts help tie in the stark ultrasound photos. 

 Using my favorite adhesives, I was able to give this page lots of dimension. I used Helmar Acid Free Glue to put everything together, Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots  to lift the butterflies wings, the title, and some of the blossoms. Liquid Scrap Dots was meant for butterflies; so much so, that in my opinion it should be called  Magic Wing Lift or something to that effect.

 Have a great Monday!

Erin

Real Pirate Treasure

Glitter hearts, rhinestones and doilies on a boy page you might ask?
Well when paired with some grungier items and a sharpie pen, anything goes on boy pages.
Here's an example of a page I did during a Pirate themed crop for Lucky 7 Factory.  



My background texture is layered on this great chevron paper from the Lucky 7 Factory -Douce Melodie collection. I added some alphabet script, inked pebbles, ink splats and sharpie x's.




I layered some new stuff like Simple Stories- Snap papers and die cut Kraft doilies with recycled items like the bingo sheet and postage stamp.



I love getting to throw on random bits from my desk drawer, and have them find a home.

Materials:
cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper
PP: Simple Stories,Lucky 7 Factory, recycled
chipboard: Scrapworks, Maya Road
rub-On tape: Kiki Art
Letters: Simple Stories
Rhinestones: Prima Marketing
Die cuts: Kaiser Craft, Cricut( doilies) and unknown ( clock)
Template: Crafter's Workshop
Ink: Joanne's Essentials, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Memory Essentials
Stamp: Memory Essentials
Sharpie marker
Staples

All held together by Helmar Professional Acid Free Glue

Sketch #138 LCTS

It's time for another awesome sketch reveal at Let's Capture These Memories. This week, sketch #138 by JJ Sobey.  Lots of different approaches from the design team, so go have a look!
I chose to turn all those circles into  squares, and once I had the basic sketch idea going, added some stamping and stitching to add interest. I love sketches like these, where I can raid my scraps for some favorite bits to use all over again.

Patterned Paper: Simple Stories, Bo Bunny, Echo Park, My Mind's Eye, Graphic 45.
Ink: Staz On, Tim Holtz Distress Stain
Letters: American Crafts,  K&Co. Smash Mini Dymo
Adhesive: Helmar Acid Free, Helmar Quick Fix Tape Runner, Helmar 450 Quick Dry
Washi Tape: American Crafts