Family Time Cherished

It's reveal day over at My Creative Sketches, and here's this week's fun sketch!

For my DT layout, I used a combination of papers from Prima and Echo Park, and added some corrugated cardboard and twine for texture and dimension.

I also decided to give the layout a distressed look, and added further dimension with some layering using pop-up foam dots of various thicknesses.

Here are more close-ups.

For more inspiration and a look at the gorgeous prize up for grabs this month, head on over to the MCS blog. I can't wait to see all your layouts!

Materials used:

Patterned Papers - Prima Marketing - Nature Garden Collection - Midsummer's Eve, Fairy Godmother; Echo Park Paper Co. - Reflections Collection - Wise Words

Flowers and Leaves - Prima Marketing - Allstar Collection, Delight Collection, Le Mia Collection, Layla Collection, Florella Collection

Journal Tags - Echo Park Paper Co. - Reflections Collection - Chipboard Accents; Little Yellow Bicycle - Escape Collection - Wood Tags

Alphas - Tim Holtz Idea-ology Collection - Alpha Parts - Newsprint

Twine - Kokuyo

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots

Others - Corrugated Cardboard, Paper Doilies

Special Memories

 

It's time for yet another reveal at My Creative Sketches and this month's sketch is a really fun one by Liz Chidester.

I found among my paper stash these lovely papers from My Mind's Eye's Lost and Found collection, and thought they were perfect for the photo I had wanted to use for my DT layout, which I created in a mirror image of the sketch design.

 

 

 

For the chipboard title, I inked it with Iced Spruce distress ink, and then sprayed it over with some glimmer mist in Iridescent Gold, to give it a very light shimmer.

 

Here are more close-ups of the layout.

 

 

 

 

Now head on over to the MCS blog for more inspiration, and also to check out the awesome prize that's been put together for this month, and take up the challenge! Can't wait to see all your layouts!

Thanks for dropping by! :)

 

Materials used:

Patterned Papers - My Mind's Eye - Lost and Found Collection - Union Square ('Perfect' Damask Print Paper, 'Perfect' Happy Paper, 'Favorite' Union Station Paper), Madison Avenue ('Cherish' Pintuck Paper)

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics - Dotted Swiss (Phoenix)

Flowers and Leaves - Prima Marketing - Romance Novel Collection (Perles), Tea-Thyme Collection (Plume), Belle Artes (Butterfly), Orchard Mix (Sahara), Laraine (Sorbet), Heirloom Paper Leaves (Copper), PaperMarket Limited Edition 2011 (Blush Mix, Romance Mix)

Twine - My Mind's Eye - All Is Bright Collection

Title - Imaginarium Designs - Chipboard Phrases

Alphas - Making Memories - Tiny Alphas (Brown Ledger)

Texts - Cosmo Cricket - Tiny Text

Mist - Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist - Iridescent Gold

Inks - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot, Iced Spruce

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots

Happy National Day ...

... to all my Singaporean friends! :)

Happy Girls Are The Prettiest

It's another reveal day at My Creative Sketches, and here's my DT layout for this month's lovely sketch.

I used papers from one of my favourite Basic Grey collections - Cappella, and embellished the layout with flowers from Prima and Petaloo, as well as some pretty blue-toned roses from my own stash.

And I also put my Martha Stewart punches to good use. ;)

Here's a look at the wonderful sketch by Kim Keane, and you can hop on over to the MCS blog for a look at the gorgeous prize for this month, as well as for more inspiration! Looking forward to seeing all your lovely layouts!

Thanks for dropping by! :)

Materials used:

Patterned Papers - Basic Grey - Cappella Collection - Pageantry, Interlude, Bravo!, Figaro

Flowers and Leaves - Prima Marketing - Fleur De Lys (Ivory), Tea-Thyme Collection (Bosque, Timido, Perles), Engraver Collection (Vines), PaperMarket Limited Edition 2011 (Romance Mix); Petaloo Premier - The Penny Lane Garden Collection - Mixed Blossoms (Antique Beige); from own stash

Title - Glitz Design - Cardstock Stickers - French Kiss Collection - Titles

Metal Embellishment - Prima Marketing - Vintage Trinkets - Romance Novel Collection

Punches - Martha Stewart Crafts - Vintage Floral Punch Around The Page Set, Doily Lace Edge Punch

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots

Love Life

A layout of my older DD using KaiserCraft's True Romance collection - I love the soft, pastel colours and pretty roses! Plus, their Collectables are just the most convenient way to embellish a layout with! Here, I just layered them using pop-up dots of varying thickness to give the layout a three-dimensional look.

And to add to the soft, feminine nature of the layout, I also added some muslin, laces and pearl strands.

The photo was taken on her sweet sixteenth birthday this year.

Thanks so much for dropping by! :)

Materials used:

Patterned Paper - KaiserCraft - True Romance Collection - Lovestruck

Die-Cut Papers - KaiserCraft - True Romance Collection - Collectables

Flowers and Leaves - Prima Marketing - Interlude B, PaperMarket Limited Edition 2011 (Romance Mix, Blush Mix), Rondelle Collection (Perles); Petaloo Premier - The Penny Lane Garden Collection - Mixed Blossoms (Antique Beige)

Lace Trims and Ribbons - Prima Marketing - Trims

Resins - Prima Marketing - Shabby Chic Collection - Treasures Resin (Windows III, Garden Fittings)

Template - The Crafters Workshop 6x6 Template - Mini Brocade

Inks - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Worn Lipstick, Tattered Rose

Others - Muslin, Pearl Strand

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, EK Success 3D-Dots

Our Story

Time for another reveal at My Creative Sketches! This month's sketch is yet another beautiful one, and for my DT project, I've created this layout of our family using KaiserCraft's Miss Empire Collection. Here's a look at the sketch.

I've flipped my layout to a mirror image of the sketch. I wanted lots of texture and dimension for the layout, so I water distressed the paper edges, and also added lace and burlap to it. To give it a 3-D look, I used pop-up foam dots for the photo, hand-cut pieces, and flowers, and did lots of layering of the embellishments.

Here are some close-ups.

 

Thanks so much for dropping by, and do hop on over to the MCS blog for more inspiration, and a look at the awesome prize this month!

And I also just want to wish all the wonderful dads out there a very happy Father's Day!

 

Materials used:

Patterned Papers - KaiserCraft - Miss Empire Collection - Domain, Regent, Ancestry, Steampunk; Prima Marketing - Ledger 12 x 12 Paper Pad

Die Cut Shapes - KaiserCraft - Miss Empire Collection - Collectables

Sticker - KaiserCraft - Miss Empire Collection - Sticker Sheet

Flowers and Leaves - Prima Marketing - Cabriole (Almond, Aqua), Perles (Rondelle Collection, Tea-Thyme Collection), Charme Rose (Meadow Lark Collection), Timido (Rondelle Collection), Paper Market Limited Edition 2011 (Romance Mix)

Crystals - Toga - Rhinestones; Mark Richards Crystal Stickers - Clear Stones

Alphas - American Crafts - Paper Market Alpha-Bites - Cookie Oreo (Black)

Lace - Jolee's Boutique - Lace Borders

Cameo - Webster's Pages - Perfect Accents Collection - New Beginnings Bulk Pack

Edge Punches - Martha Stewart Crafts - Doily Lace Edge Punch, Vintage Floral Punch Around The Page Set

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain

Others - Burlap

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots

Life's Journey - Burlap Panel

Here's another burlap panel I had played with. I created this piece as a gift for a friend, who is about to embark on the next stage in his career. Wishing him only the very best in his Life's Journey!

Materials used:

Burlap Panel - Tim Holtz Idea-ology Collection - District Market Burlap Panel (Bare, 6in x 8in)

Patterned Papers - K & Company - Life's Journey Designer Paper Pack

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics (White)

Metal Embellishments - Tim Holtz - Idea-ology Collection - Muse Tokens, Sprocket Gears, Word Bands; from own stash

Overlay - Tattered Angels - Glimmer Glass Transparent Overlays - Tattered Traveler - Clear Destination

Alphas - American Crafts Thickers - Gift Box Chipboard Stickers (Black)

Stamps - Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Visual Artistry Collection Clear Stamps - The Journey

Inks - Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain

Twine - Kokuyo

Others - Corrugated Cardboard

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots