Thursday

10 ways to work chipboard on your projects




I love using chipboard on my projects. They are a great way to add interest and dimension to projects without bulk. Plus there are a gazillion ways to "dress" them up. Here are 10 ways!:)


Never-a-dull-moment

1. Use chipboard to "extend" your story.

Here I used the leafy chipboard to help me set the outdoor scene for my layout about a date at the playground with my niece and nephew. 



Dream-big-6x6-canvas 

2. Create a monochromatic canvas.

The chipboard pieces were painted white and added with clear and shiny elements for maximum textural impact.

Altered-book

3. Make textured "frames" for an altered book.

Both chipboard layers were painted black but the top layer was covered with glittered texture for more depth.


Take-flight-card

4. Create a focal point for your card.

The bird cage was painted gold, then "dressed" up with leaves, blooms and bling.

Outdoor-girl

5. Create a whimsical "outdoor" scene.

Mix and match different chipboard pieces for a fun scene to match your photos.

Card set

6. Use them to create a trio of shabby chic cards.

Lace and mediums on chipboard create beautiful textures.

Upcycled pie plate with old book paper

7. Make your chipboard work for you.

It's okay to cut up your chipboard elements to match the size of your project.
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Upcycled-tea-tin

8. Decorate around a tin can.

Add a chipboard sentiment around a decorated tin can for visual appeal.
Rugged-journal-page

9. Serve as fun elements on journal pages.

Cut windows in your journal pages and spice them up with some chipboard elements!
Altered book cover  = photo stand

10. Add chipboard to an embellishment cluster.

The beauty of an embellishment cluster is in the textures and layers. 


There you have it. 10 ways to work chipboard on your projects. Which is your fave?


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Wednesday

So I finally got the tablet zombies out for some fresh air...


Boy-fun

So I finally got the two older nephews out for a walk with me...they are Saturday tablet zombies and need some fresh air! *LOL*


I went a little back to basics with paper tearing to utilize both sides of the Graphic 45 patterned paper....and added some mesh tape in between for some texture.


Why yes...that would be machine-stitching along the edges of the photo..*winks* Got a sewing machine for Christmas. :)

Playing along with 123 Challenge.


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Tuesday

Quick and easy: decorated burlap bags for SRM Stickers


Mr&Mrs-burlap-bags

Do you know that SRM Stickers now carries fabulous burlap bags and doilies? Yep, it's definitely one-stop shop for all your party favour supplies!


The big burlap bag is awesome as a gift bag....I added some vintage trim, doily, bloom+ leaf and vintage button and SRM Stickers.


The small burlap bags make great favour bags....quick and easy! :)


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Monday

A perfect moment - 9x14 canvas


A-perfect-moment So, you may have noticed that I only do multi-photo page layouts these days.
It is out of practical necessity. There's a need to leave behind some documentation of present life for future generations BUT not mountains of scrapbook pages with a single photo.[Okay....scrapbook albums are really expensive too!]

But I get my single photo fix by using my fave photos on altered art for home decor.


Like this 9x14 canvas featuring my fave photo of my nephews and niece in 2013. Okay, it was the ONLY photo I took last year that had all of them smiling and looking at the camera...*LOL*


I went a little overboard with the mesh tape...but I did make a little dent in my bloom and leaf stash...*High fives all around* :)



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Friday

Want to win a shopping spree at Top Dog Dies?



Saturday-photo-love

One of the coolest things about being involved in the online crafting community is the wonderful opportunities you get. :) I was super excited when I was asked by Top Dog Dies to guest design for them! 

Top Dog Dies is a new online store that offers their own brand of wafer-thin and steel-rule dies, along with dies from brands you already know and trust, including My Favorite Things, Sizzix, Savvy Stamps and Cheery Lynn Designs. Top Dog Dies is also the leading U.S. retailer for Tattered Lace, a new line of intricate dies designed by U.K. designer Stephanie Weightman.




I love that the Photo Mats die is perfect for using patterned patterned scraps...all I did a little stitching around the edges for a little texture. And the Leafy Branch die is awesome for all my little outdoor "scene" layouts!






And of course, there's something for you as well....thanks to the generous folks at Top Dog Dies. You have a chance at a $50 eGift card to buy your fave Top Dog Dies. Please click HERE to register for the giveaway.

To increase your chances of winning....

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5. Follow Top Dog Dies on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopDogDies

The deadline for the giveaway is Monday January 13. Good luck! :)




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Thursday

Will I use up my scraps this year?


Floral-window-textured-tag

If you are anything like me and have a tendency to save every little piece of scrap paper, ribbon or lace, then a new year often brings up the all-important question:
"Will I finally use up my scraps this year?" *LOL*


So I was really happy to use up a remnant piece of crochet doily on my tag. And the stamens. And that green ribbon. And that little bit of lace. 

And made a small dent in my scraps collection...NOT! 
But let's celebrate the small victories right? *winks*

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Tuesday

Glittered dollhouse on canvas...and a giveaway winner!


Dollhouse-on-canvas

So my niece Sophie wanted me to "bling" up her dollhouse....and I thought it might be time  to scraplift myself...*winks* Remember the glittered up castle from 2012?


Here's how the dollhouse looked before the "makeover"...



After some spray paint and glitter, I added some blooms, bling and key charm....perfect for LESSology Challenge #32: You hold the key to my heart.


I also used some vintage lace for the "curtains"... and added a photo of Sophie. :)

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Thanks to all who entered my Christmas box of embellishments giveaway...the winner is


Congratulations Reusing with Quilling! Please send me an email with your mailing address so that I can send your box of embellishments.:)


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Monday

A lovely catch-up session....


What's-up-friend

It's always nice to meet up with bloggy pals when you travel....:)


I was happy to catch up with my bloggy pal Lavina...while enjoying a lovely day in Sydney. Of course, we could not end a meeting without some selfies right?


Inspired by My Creative Sketches.


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Friday

Altered book cover = photo stand


Altered book cover  = photo stand

So I started with an old Enid Blyton book cover.  For my design team project for my LSS Made With Love.With grandeur plans to use up my patterned papers as book pages.


Of course, after misting the Prima canvas sheet, adhering to the cover and then embellishing with pretty stuff, I was tired...*LOL*


And decided that it would make a nice little photo stand instead...


So I used my fave photo of the nephews in 2013 and added some rub-ons along the photo edge [to match the cover].


I used my trusty Xyron 9" Creative Station to adhere the canvas sheet, cardstock and photo. You definitely need an even layer of adhesive for home decor projects! :)

Please check out the rest of the Made With Love team projects..

Genevive
Jeanette
Pooi
Priscilla
Sam


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Wednesday

We like to play pretend... *winks*


Cherish-family-fun

You might have noticed that I like to scrap funny moments in life...*winks*  Well, that's the Yam family!


Everyone is a joker of some sort! Check out what we did to the donkey and fish! *LOL*


I am trying my hardest to use up my stash of thickers so there might be some layouts with awkward titles coming up...*LOL*


This layout was based on the January sketch challenge at Purple Pumpkin by Lizzy Hill.





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