May 29, 2022

Let it Bee Folio2 - Graphic 45

Hello Friends and welcome Back

Today i wanted to share a project I have been working, on, well, off and on, since my return from holidays early April.

This is designed using the Let it Bee Paper Collection from Graphic 45. The Folio, i admit, is not my design. The base is a tutorial i purchased from Paper Phenomenon, it is Folio 2, Style 3

I did my own take on most of the inside, and the cover. I added more flips and pockets.

I first saw this Folio at a crop I attended while on holidays in Florida and a gal i met ( Christina Mann ) was working on one, and had one all completed with photos of her recent cruise and I have to say, i wanted to try and make one myself. In total, it has taken me about 40 hours to complete. With all the added flips, and pockets. I did not do it all at one time, but a few hrs here and there during my free time. I often look at it and wonder, is it complete? Should i add more?

This particular Folio took 30 sheets of cardstock, with my added flips and pockets, cover design, it was well over 40 sheets of black cardstock,

I used Kraft-Tex for the binding.

It also took about 30 sheets of pattern paper ( i havent really counted the pattern paper, I can tell you it took a lot) And 20 magnets.

I used Pink Fresh Banner die to add some magnetic closures on one of the front flips, a border punch from my stash. I used the Journal cards and the added die cut package.

here is the Folio flat.

The Folio upright.

side detail of one of the front flips.

A peek at the folio when you first open it.

Left inside the Folio.

It truly is a gorgeous Folio, and I know i will make more.

I know you will love it as much as i have enjoyed putting it together.

Here is my walkthrough, i have updated my blog post to add this video in.

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Graphic 45 - Let it Bee Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Queen Bee

Graphic 45 - Let it Bee Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Love and Bee Loved

Graphic 45 - Let it Bee Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Sweet as Can Bee

Graphic 45 - Let it Bee Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Bee My Honey

Graphic 45 - Let it Bee Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Busy Bee

Graphic 45 - Let it Bee Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Just Bee-cause

Graphic 45 - Let it Bee Collection - Journaling Cards

Graphic 45 - Let it Bee Collection - Ephemera - Die Cut Assortment

May 28, 2022

The Journey Awakens the Soul - Dusty Attic

Hello Friends, welcome to my blog today as I share a project that i created for Dusty Attic.

I have an altered mini album cover to share using a black foundation album 2.0 from 49 and market.

I began by using a stencil from Prima and applied texture paste in areas on the cover to add some detail. If you haven't figured it out yet, I love time pieces, and anything to do with time. So Many of my projects will have clocks on them, and this one falls right in that category.

I didnt want to leave the spine uncovered, so I added the Fancy Trim in the middle of the spine.

I continued to adhere all my chipboard pieces. I added a resin handle that i had made along with metal heart and small heart with wings.

Then i gessoed everything with black gesso.

I went over with metallique paint, Light Patina which when dry, turned this blueish color. And resembles denim. I detailed some of he shadows with Burnt Sienna Fluid Acrylic. and then lightly went over with gold wax using my fingers.

I added an old metal trinket i had in my metal box, "The Journey Awakens the Soul" Which i felt was fitting for this project.

There is the album full view, I hope you have enjoyed my project share for you today.

Here are the chipboard pieces i used.

Fancy Trim: https://dustyattic.com.au/product/fancy-trim-11/

Time Travel: https://dustyattic.com.au/product/time-travel-designer-mixed-chipboard/

Nuts & Bolts: https://dustyattic.com.au/product/nuts-and-bolts/

https://dustyattic.com.au/product/skeleton-clock-faces/

May 25, 2022

So Beautiful - 49 and Market

Hello friends and welcome back to my blog. Today I am sharing a 12 x 12 layout designed for 49 and Market using the Avesta Collection.

I used a die cut frame to frame my photo and then add the florals

I made the photo black and white so the colors in the pattern paper would shine through and those flowers would pop.

I used the tags and tucked then in and around the flag pieces i cut. I used these on top and bottom of the photo frame to add more layers.

above is the banner and tag detail, i love how this turned out.

I wanted to show you the flowers, I feel they really enhance the beautiful paper and show off the baby photo beautifully

Thank you for dropping by today.

Products Used:

49 and Market - ARToptions Avesta Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Delight

49 and Market - ARToptions Avesta Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Flutterbies

49 and Market - ARToptions Avesta Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Posies

49 and Market - ARToptions Avesta Collection - Tag Set

49 and Market - Flower Embellishments - Royal Spray - Bashful

49 and Market - Flower Embellishments - Rustic Bouquet - Cranberry

49 and Market - Flower Embellishments - Sugar Posies - Tutti Frutti

May 18, 2022

Happy Birthday - Elizabeth Craft Designs

Good Morning Friends and welcome back to my blog as I share a project with you for Elizabeth Craft Designs. This is designed using the Volume 4 Florals using Florals 15.

Cutting the florals out using Soft finished cardstock, i colored them with saltwater Taffy Distress ink and the leaves with Peeled Paint

Shaping them using my shaping mat, i added some stamens to the center.

To create the dress i took a 5.75 x 12 inch piece of patterned paper cardstock and scored every 1/2 inch. Making sure to fold so that the ends were able to be folded inward. I free hand drew the top of the dress to create a tank style top and wrapped gold thread and colored seam binding to coordinate with the card.

I cut the Mandala die and used it on the left side of the dress to add more detail. I hope you enjoy my card and have fun creating with the new florals. I due cut the banner from the Book Box and stamped the sentiment using Black Archival Ink.

above project inspired by Rajni Chawla

Until next time, Happy Scrapping

May 11, 2022

Pack your Bags - Elizabeth Craft Designs

Good morning friends and welcome back to my blog. Today Elizabeth Craft Designs is launching a new release for the A5 Planner/Sidekick line. This is a Travel Insert. I wanted to share my take on this little mini album i created.

I die cut the main suitcase with the handle out three times, one for the cover, one for the back, and one in the middle of the album