I like to use photos as the starting point for my layouts. :)

I like to use photos as the starting point for my layouts. I always want the photos to be the focal point. :) For these sepia toned photos, I wanted a pop so I went with orange. :) I masked and misted the background and rummaged through my Gauche Alchemy Lady Marmelade Orange Mixed Media Color Kit to help me complete the layout.

I used different shades of orange and added some browns to unify the piece. [photos: Mr & Mrs Issac]

Supplies: Prima mask, flowers and canvas letters, Maya mist, Gauche Alchemy Lady Marmelade Orange Mixed Media Color Kit and Lace Ribbon Variety Pack.

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The story of J & the pig. :)

Littlest nephew J really loves this stuffed pig in his Aunt E's room. Now, he's really afraid of my sister [whose maternal instincts hasn't quite kicked in yet!] but to "ride" on the pig, he would ask for permission in his sweetest voice. ...*LOL*

Just love the blissful look on his face when he's on the pig! :) I went a little sticker crazy here. *LOL*

Apparently I really wanted to scrap this story about J and the pig because I found 3 of the same photos! :) I cut up 2 and popped them up on 3D dots. :)

A little twine and an upcycled intimate wear tag *winks*

Supplies: Maya mists, American Crafts thickers, SRM stickers, Jenni Bowlin stickers, Adorn It stickers, Martha Stewart edge punch, brads, white pen, black pen, twine, ribbon, Gauche Alchemy embellishments.


I was inspired by the challenge at Scrapping The Music and the sketch at Frosted Designs.

P/s: Have a great weekend friends! :)

*Edited* I made Top 3 at Frosted Designs! :)

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How to make fun bows for your chairs! :)

 

I made two fun bows to decorate the bride and groom's chairs.....

 

 

The chairs at my cousin's recent wedding. :)

I layered about 8 sheets of tissue paper, accordian folded them and rounded the corners with a pair of scissors. Then I secured the center with ribbon and opened it up to create a bow with scalloped edges [as pictured]. Pouf each layer of tissue for some added texture.

I cut petals for the bloom using felt.

To make the loopy felt blooms. Fold a piece of felt into two and cut strips at the fold. The longer the cut, the longer your loops. Roll and glue to secure.

Adhere loopy felt bloom to the petals. [I used a hot glue gun.]

Adhere bloom to the tissue paper bow.

Add beads and trim if you desire. Add a safety pin to the back and pin it on your chair! :)

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(b)elly (b)utton

So this is officially my first layout of 2012.:) It features my littlest nephew and his belly button. Which he pronounces as "elly utton"...yeah the "b" is silent...*LOL*

There was laundry distracting the background in the photo so...sandpaper to the rescue! :)

I used a Tim Holtz mask and applied a thin layer of texture paste. After that, I misted with Maya mists. I was inspired by the sketch at Sketchy Thursdays.

Supplies: Tim Holtz mask, Maya mists, SRM stickers, Sam and Lucy letter stickers, Gauche Alchemy embellishments, texture paste.

*Edited* This layout was a Sketchy Thursdays Fave! :)

P/s: LESSology Challenge #9: Inspiration Board is up! I would love for you to come play along! :)

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Another cheesy wedding layout...:)

Now that my cousin's wedding is over, I can share the rest of the cheesy layouts I made...*LOL*

One of the reasons why I love Gauche Alchemy's Mixed Media Color Kits is because I'm sure to find something fun and interesting to complement my project. :) On this layout, I used the Gauche Alchemy Scarlet Fever Red Mixed Media Color Kit. :)

Supplies: Cosmo Cricket patterned papers, Martha Stewart edge punch, Prima canvas letters, twine, Gauche Alchemy Scarlet Fever Red Mixed Media Color Kit.

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Happy Monday friends! :)

Happy Monday friends!:) My cousin's wedding went well! The decorations actually turned out decent...*LOL* :) Just a quick card today for the challenge over at CAS-ual Fridays.

Supplies: Basic Grey patterned paper, Crate Paper chipboard, twine, ribbon and corner rounder.

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My first banner...

Photo courtesy of Timothy Issac.

Hello friends! :) So I made my first ever banner...and it doesn't involve paper...*LOL*. Found these cute little plastic squares with a floral design [I still have no idea what they are for actually...haha...just happy that I didn't have to cut any paper!] at the art store. Added a handmade felt bloom, some dangly clear beads at the bottom and a silver bow at the top. Love that they are strung on some pretty aqua beads. :)

P/s: I made a ton of stuff including the bridal bouquet, groom's boutonnierre, pom poms....will share pics from the event (this Sunday) soon. Wish me luck...I only have 2 hours to decorate the place! :) Happy weekend friends! :)

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Got to love it when a layout comes together in 15 minutes. :)

Got to love it when a layout comes together in 15 minutes. :) I was totally channeling my inner Julie Tucker-Wolek [who spends <30 minutes on each layout] when I did this layout for my cousin. I did cheat though...this is 8x8...I'm more of a  45 - 60 minutes kind of scrapper. *LOL*

Supplies: Webster's Pages patterned papers, Prima flowers, KaiserCraft pearls and rhinestones, ribbon, tulle, buckle.

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A superquick 4x4 card! :)

Today's share is a superquick 4x4 card - my current fave card size! It took just 10 minutes [main bulk of the time was spent fiddling with the letter stickers...*LOL*] Love layering the wide lace from Gauche Alchemy on patterned paper for a vintagey feel! :)

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I'm entering this card for the challenge at The Kraft Journal  and the sketch at CPS.

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7x9 wedding canvas

Thanks for the sweet comments on my glittered up castle! :) It was pretty labour-intensive. Possibly the first and last castle I would glitter up...I only make one-of-a kind couture pieces...*LOL* Here's a smaller wedding canvas (7x9) that I made for the reception table. The background was masked and misted. Then I added tulle for a really dreamy romantic feel [I really LOVE tulle! *LOL*].

 

I kept to similar elements in the embellishment cluster to ensure cohesiveness with the rest of the wedding decorations...

It's amazing how many shiny silvery things I have in my stash. :) 

Supplies: 7x9 canvas, Maya mist, tulle, Spellbinders die, American Crafts glitter cardstock and chipboard, glitter, vellum, mask, trim and embellishments from Gauche Alchemy.

I'm entering this project for this month's challenge at Scrapbookers Anonymous.

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Wonderland...a glittered up castle! :)

Happy 2012 my friends! :) May your new year be a wonderland of happiness with your dreams fulfilled!

I've been busy making wedding decorations for my cousin's wedding which is this Sunday...thank goodness....there's a light at the end of the tunnel! *LOL*

Today I'm sharing a 12 x 12 canvas layout that features a castle! So fun eh? *LOL*

It was previously a little girl's toy...which I spray painted. The colour turned out to be a light metallic green instead of a light aqua [Boohoo...I was cheated by Krylon!!!]....so glitter and bling to the rescue! Turns out that glitter can cover up a multitude of "sins"! *LOL*

I added some grey felt so that the castle wasn't so dazzling...*LOL*

I actually painted over an old canvas [because the idea struck me one insomniac night and I had no blank canvas], adhered some scrunched up wrapping tissue and misted it. Once that was dry, I covered the canvas with white tulle for a dreamy effect! :)

A little banner action...pearls, stickers, clear crystals, charm, mirror...

Trim, pearls, charm, handmade felt flowers....

Supplies: 12 x 12 canvas, toy castle, glitter, wrapping tissue, Maya mist, handmade felt flowers, embellishments from Gauche Alchemy.


The title of this piece was inspired by the "wonder" challenge at Bird is the Word.

*Edited*  This was the challenge winner at Bird is the word! :)

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