Doodlebug Mix & Match layout - Fun Can Happen Anywhere

Hi everyone! Last week my Doodlebug "Mix & Match" project was up on their blog and I thought I'd share it here as well. For this layout I chose to combine the two fabulous Doodlebug collections "Anchors Aweigh" and "Under The Sea". I love these collections so much I just want to use them over and over again!

I started my layout with the "sunburst" background cut file which I resized to 11.5 x 11.5 inch and cut from a sheet of white cardstock. I backed the cut using various patterned papers from both collections and adhered the result on another sheet of white cardstock, sized 12x12 inch. 

Next I cut a quarter of a circle which I placed in the bottom left corner of the cut. The two photos and the cluster of embellishments to the right of the photos came next.

I really adore Doodlebug's doodle-pops!

Now that I had designed the bottom of my page, I decided the top of the layout was too bare and definitely needed a large title. I found one in the Silhouette store and cut it in two different colors. 

The machine stitching came next and I finished my page by adding some more of the fun Doodlebug stickers, which both collection contain in abundance! 

Supplies: patterned paper, icons stickers, this & that stickers, washi tape (Anchors Aweigh), patterned paper, this & that stickers, winnie whale doodle-pop, shape sprinkles (Under The Sea), icons stickers (Sweet Things). Other: cut files: Silhouette Store #41110 (sunburst background), Kerri Bradford Studio (title).

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Have a great day!

xoxo

Monique

Perfect Together | Doodlebug | Scrapbook Magazine #87

For issue #87 of Scrapbook Magazine UK I was asked to create a "Love" layout. Creating “love” layouts is something I do often. For today’s layout I chose to scrap about the special bond between my husband and our daughter. In December 2013 the two of them spent a few days in Venice and had an awesome time. Because I love seeing them enjoying each other’s company so much I wanted to scrap about it. To do this I chose a Valentine’s collection from Doodlebug Design, because I felt that this bright and colourful collection expresses exactly the story I wanted to tell. 

a few close-ups:

Designer Tips

Tip 1. When you can’t find the desired background (paper) use a die-cutting machine to create one, like this one with all the hearts. 

Tip 2. When you’re using mainly one colour for your layout, use elements with a different texture (like wood veneer, twine, metal) to create more depth. 

Tip 3. For a fun effect use the same photo twice and place one behind the other at a slight angle.

Materials lists

Materials: patterned paper, tickets, cardstock stickers, twine, sugar coated cardstock, mini love note, alphabet stickers: Doodlebug Design; cardstock (white): American Crafts; wood veneer: Studio Calico; cross stitched heart sticker: Echo Park; enamel dot: My Mind’s Eye; transparent word: Heidi Swapp; word label: K&Company; metal word: misc.; cut files: The Cut Shoppe (hearts background), Kerri Bradford (perfect), Pretty Little Studio (2). 

Tools: Silhouette Cameo; Aigger sewing machine; heart punch: Pipoos; 

Three Kids & a Dog - Pretty Little Studio

Hi everyone! For Pretty Little Studio I created this layout with a photo of my 3 kids and doggie using the Treasure Island collection. This shows that this nautical collection can easily be used for non-sea projects. I loved the blue and green colors in my photo and decided to go with those for my entire page.

I started out with creating a watercolor background in different shades of blue and green using my Gelatos and proceeded from there. Next I layered my photos on a couple of different patterned papers, I think I used 8 in total (!), chose a bingo card in the right color, added a few words, a flair, some fun arrow and feather diecuts and digital cut files and I was done! 

The "three" is a Kerri Bradford cut file and the hearts with the arrow is from The Cut Shoppe.

Normally I’m drawn to red/orange/pink colors, but I sometimes I force myself to step out of my comfort zone and I really love how this turned out.

Pretty Little Studio Supplies:

Treasure Island Collection: Patterned Paper: Treasure Island 8×8 Pack, Castaway Sea Metallic Copper, Buccaneer, Ship Deck, Walk The Plank, Sugar Cane Coast, Out To Sea, Welcome Aboard, Flair: Happy Journey, Die-cuts: Arrow Adventure, Feathers: Polly Parrot; Cut-Outs: Let’s Go Phrase Strips, Bingo Ocean Blue, Stickers: Tiny ABC White.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!!

xoxo

Another Doodlebug layout for the March issue of CREATE Magazine!

Good morning everyone! Today I thought I'd share another layout I created for the March issue of CREATE magazine! This layout was done for the "Manufacturer Challenge" and because Doodlebug is the featured manufacturer for this issue, I did a Doodlebug layout.

Ever since I started scrapbooking more than 11 years ago I have been (and always will be) in love with everything Doodlebug! I still have items in my stash from the early days with which I will never part. I adore their vibrant colors, their super cute designs (those owls!) and all the embellishments they create for every collection. I’m so lucky to have been on Doodlebug’s design team for more than two years and because of that I still have a lot of their product to create with, although I also bought some new collections like “Friendly Forest” I’m using here. 

My youngest loves to eat french fries when we're shopping in the city centre, and once in a while I give in ... (there's one condition: I get to take a pic!).

How I adore Doodlebug's little owls! 

Supply list: patterned paper, stickers, enamel arrows, die-cuts: Doodlebug Design; cardstock: Bazzill Basics; ink: Memento; stamp: Trodat; digital cut file: Kerri Bradford Studio; staples: V&D; pen: K&Company.

If you haven't checked out the new issue (#13) of CREATE Magazine as yet, it's definitely worth your while to hop over!! 

Thank you so much for stopping by again today!

xoxo

Pink Paislee Layout for CREATE Magazine

Hi everyone! By now you've probably seen that CREATE Magazine's 13th issue is live, but as I haven't shared my 3rd project for the 12th issue yet, I thought I'd better get a move on!

So here it is: for the journaling challenge I created this page using one of the very many text conversations my dd and I have now she's so far away .... and don't think for one minute that they are all nice, sweet and loveable!! No! If you know what my dd is like, then you would know that she's always full of mischieve, making jokes here and there and always taking the mickey out of people ... having said that, here's one of those conversations ... about me turning 51 and her joking about how she hopes she won't look like me when she grows old!!!! ROFL! 

The “Pen Pals” collection from Pink Paislee was just perfect!

and of course I just needed one of Kerri Bradford's cut files for the title yet again: 

LOVE the puffy stickers in this collection!

and the last close-up:

Supply List: 
Patterned paper, stickers, die-cuts, card: Pink Paislee
Cardstock: American Crafts
Silhouette Cut File: Kerri Bradford Studio
Pen: K&Company

So this was my 3rd project for CREATE Magazine issue 12. If you haven't read it, or if you haven't read issue #13 just yet, then here's the link to the magazines! It's absolutely worth your while to hop over and have a look! It's amazingly full of stunning projects!! 

Have a very happy Friday and hope to see you back here soon! Thank you so much for stopping by! 

Hugs,

Webster's Pages Winter Layout - CREATE Magazine

Hi Scrappy Friends, today I want to share one of my projects created for January CREATE Magazine. Remember the magazine can be downloaded for free HERE and you can download the sketches HERE.

This layout was made for the "Theme" challenge, which was "Winter":
When my daughter asked if she could go on a skiing vacation with her school, I said okay, but make sure you bring me a photo! And that’s what she did! Love how the colors of the photo match these papers from Webster’s Pages! And how I adore the starburst paper!

and a few close-ups: the cut file is from Kerri Bradford Studio, love those!

The journaling is hidden on the tag.

Supply List: Patterned paper, mini craft bag, twine and chipboard buttons: Webster’s Pages; Cardstock: American Crafts; Transparency: Webster’s Pages; Transparent die-cut word: Studio Calico; Die-cuts: Teresa Collins; Cork Heart: Elle’s Studio; Wood Veneer: Studio Calico; Puffy sticker: Paperchase; Flair: A Flair For Buttons; Paperclip: Freckled Fawn; Tag and ribbon: misc.; Stamping Ink: Ranger; Stamp: Trodat; Silhouette Cut File: Kerri Bradford Studio; Other: Pen: Sharpie; Tiny Staples: Tim Holtz.

Hope you like it!

Don't forget to check out the fabulous January magazine if you haven't already!
Have a fab Sunday!
xoxo

Scrapbook Magazine UK issue 84 - Playing with Filmstrips!

For Scrapbook Magazine UK #84 I was asked to create three layouts to demonstrate to readers how they can use a versatile filmstrip element on their pages as frames for multiple photos, ways to enclose journaling sections etc.

Creating layouts using filmstrips isn’t something I’ve done a lot and now that I’ve made these three pages I can’t understand why! I truly loved using them! The pages came together in a flash! What I love about filmstrips is that they are so versatile! The possibilities are endless … they can be used to add more photos on your page (layout “Capture”), as a journaling spot (layout “Adventure”), or even as a spot for a cluster of embellishments (layout This Right Here). I created the filmstrips both with a Spellbinders die and my Sizzix Big Shot and my Silhouette Cameo and a cut file from the Silhouette store. What I love about using the Silhouette is that you can cut filmstrips in every size you wish (larger for photos or a bit smaller for journaling). 

So here's what I made for the magazine: 

Layout 1 "Capture": filmstrips used to add more photos:

Materials layout “Capture”: Scraptastic Club “Best Day of My Life” kit (June 2014) (except the black cardstock and washi tape): patterned paper: Crate Paper, Echo Park; cardstock: American Crafts; stickers: Echo Park; die-cuts: Heidi Swapp; pen: K&Company; washi tape: Hema; twine: The Twinery; staples: Tim Holtz; paper clip: Maya Road; wood veneer, cork stars: Scraptastic Club. Tools: Silhouette Cameo, Tim Holtz tiny attacher. 

Layout 2 "Adventure": filmstrips used as journaling spot: 

Materials layout “Adventure”: patterned paper, chipboard, die-cuts, die-cut cards: Simple Stories; cardstock: American Crafts; stamps: Scraptastic Club & Catslife Press; stamping ink: Ranger; color mist: Studio Calico, Tim Holtz distress stain; pen: K&Company; staples: Tim Holtz, photo corners: Hema; filmstrip cut file: Jillibean Soup, title cut file: Kerri Bradford. Tools: Silhouette Cameo, Tim Holtz tiny attacher. 

And layout 3 "This Right Here": filmstrip used for a cluster of embellishments: 

Materials layout “This Right Here”: Scraptastic Club 8 Days a Week kit (April 2013): patterned paper: Crate Paper, Studio Calico, Basic Grey; cardstock: American Crafts; die-cuts: Teresa Collins; flags: Basic Grey; die-cut card: Scraptastic Club; wood veneer: Studio Calico; paper clip: Maya Road; flair buttons: A Flair for Buttons; washi tapes: K&Company, Glitz Design; staples: V&D; pen: K&Company; Tools: Sizzix Big Shot, Spellbinders “Snapshot” Shapeabilities, Aigger sewing machine, V&D long reach stapler. 

Adore these flairs from "A Flair For Buttons"!

And this is the magazine it was published in: 

It's still for sale in case you're interested. HERE's the link. 

I hope you like my examples and that you’ll give using filmstrips a try too! 

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a fab weekend!! 

xoxo 

Issue 12 of SG's CREATE Magazine is up!

Yay!!! As of now issue 12 - January 2015 - of SG's CREATE Magazine is up!! 303 pages of inspiration waiting for you!!

Click HERE for the link to the magazine! 

I created three projects for this issue and loved doing each an every one of them! Of course I can't show them to you  here, but I what I CAN do is show you a sneek of each one of them! Here they are in no particular order:

For the Jillibean Soup theme: (pages 140-141)

For the "Journaling" theme a Pink Paislee sneek (cut file is from Kerri Bradford): (pages 188-189)

and last but not least, for the "Winter" theme, a Webster's Pages sneek: (page 241)

I hope this got your curiosity piqued and that you'll hop straight over to the magazine to have a look! 

I would love to learn what you think! 

xoxo 

Beautiful Art - Imaginisce

Hi everyone!! Today I'm sharing an artsy Imaginisce “Family Fun” layout. I so love this collection! It’s awesome that this collection covers so many subjects (like sports, zoo, art) and that the B-sides of every page is of a warm and vibrant color! This makes the collection super versatile so you can use it for almost every photo you have!

The photos I scrapped are from almost 3 years ago and have been in my “to scrap” stash for just as long. But as I could never decide on the collection to use, they stayed there … until now!! Isn’t this collection just perfect?! And because I wanted to use every single B-side of all the papers in the collection, I decided to create a pie-chart so I could do just that. I love the result!

The title was cut with one of Kerri Bradford's cut files. 

When I had added the machine stitching to my page (which is always the last thing I do), I decided my page looked too “clean” for the photos. So I grabbed my Imaginisce “D-Stress” tool and sanded the edges of my red-chequered back ground page and added a few paint splatters. And that did the trick!

Can’t wait to see what you’ll do with this collection!! If you use it, don’t forget to share your project on our facebook page so we can admire it too!

Have a great day and thank you so much for visiting Imaginisce’s blog today!

Supplies: Imaginisce: patterned paper, die-cuts, sticker (Family Fun), brad daddies 16mm; American Crafts: cardstock (white) and foam letter Thickers; Bazzill Basics: cardstock (kraft); Studio Calico: Mister Huey’s color mist. Tools: Imaginisce I-Top tool, I-Top punch, D-Stress Cordless Engraver/Paper Edger tool; Silhouette Cameo; Aigger sewing machine.

And some photos the Family Fun collection:

 

 

 

Fun collection right??
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!!
xoxo

Reveal Day at Creative Scrappers - Sketch 281

Hi everyone!! It has been 2 weeks since the last new sketch at Creative Scrappers and that means it's time for a new one!! Sketch #281 already!

Here's the page I made for it using October Afternoon's Public Library collection. It think this must be one of my all time favorites .... every single sheet of this collection is awesome and I have such a hard time using them! I made two layouts so far and have a lot left, but maybe it's better to safe keep the rest! lol! The title is another cut file from Kerri Bradford Studios. 

The photo was taken at the library. I own enough books for a library of my own, but I love to spend time at the local library. Drinking a large Latte and reading bits and pieces in books of my favorite authors (like this one by Felix Francis .... I am/was a huge Dick Francis fan, his father, but when he passed away his son Felix took over and I love his books a lot too - but not as much as I love his father's books). 

And a few close-ups:

Love the cardstock stickers in this collection!

These tickets are a cut file from Juliana Michaels from her 17Turtles shop.

And now on to the sketch: 

The sponsor for this sketch and the next is Paper Camellia. To Win the November Main Kit from Paper Camellia create a layout and enter the challenges use the inlinkz widget at the end of the reveals for Sketch 281-282 on the Creative Scrapper's blog. Deadline to submit your layout is November 30th at Midnight EST. 

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! 

Have a fab week!!

xoxo