I love creating, and like so many people I agonise over the arrangement of my papers, card stock, photos, and embellishments on my layouts, cards, and other projects. I have a few little tips and tricks up my sleeve for using different elements and techniques in my crafting and thought I might start sharing a few with you!!
Tip 1: Using Washi Tape
This tip works especially well for lettered or patterned washi tape, although you could use it for any type.
A fantastic way to determine the arrangement of words from the Sawyer's Place Cromwell Tape is to stick it to clear plastic; you can then move it around on your project. You can also re-position the words on the plastic in different patterns, and then try it around your project again. When you are happy you can stick the words onto your project once - avoiding any problems trying to peel it back off again to re-position!
(although Sawyer’s place Washi Tapes are “low-tac” so rarely rip your paper or cardstock anyway!)
I used this tip on the following layout - as you can see from the photos:
Finally satisfied with the placement of my tape I finished my layout - with no tears!!
I hope this tip is useful for you - stay tuned for tonight's technique tutorial on wash tape - something so simple but you may have never thought to do!
Jen
:-)
Showing posts with label Cameron. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cameron. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Grins, Pranks, Laughs...
I made this layout as part of the boy bling challenge for this month at Flourish With A Bling on the blog. I've teamed up both the red and the blue laser flourishes...
once again I used my dymo for journalling, and added it to my double bunting this time :-)
White Cardstock
Kaiser Patterned Paper - Thrillseeker, Explore
Twiddleybitz - Basic Shapes, Hearts (TABHEA)
Twiddleybitz - Banner Sm - 20 flags (BAN003)
Flourish With A Bling - Luke, Denim Blue
Flourish With A Bling - Jessie, Cherrie Red
Ranger/Tim Holtz - Distress Stain Faded Jeans
Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber - Citrus
My2Angels - Boys to Men Charming Button Collection
Washi Tape - Red
Denim coloured Roses
Dymo Labeller
Stix2Anything - Double-sided Tape
Don't forget to get your entries in for the Bling it up Boys challenge - you have until the end of the month so plenty of time yet!!
Thanks for stopping by
Jen
:-)
once again I used my dymo for journalling, and added it to my double bunting this time :-)
- I tore my patterned paper and layered in on the page.
- I inked my chipboard
- attached the patterned papers, stuck the photo down leaving a little room at the bottom to tuck the flourishes under
- added the washi tape and flowers
- attached the blue flourish - then the red
- attached my chipboard
- added the shrinky charms
- added my journalling
White Cardstock
Kaiser Patterned Paper - Thrillseeker, Explore
Twiddleybitz - Basic Shapes, Hearts (TABHEA)
Twiddleybitz - Banner Sm - 20 flags (BAN003)
Flourish With A Bling - Luke, Denim Blue
Flourish With A Bling - Jessie, Cherrie Red
Ranger/Tim Holtz - Distress Stain Faded Jeans
Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber - Citrus
My2Angels - Boys to Men Charming Button Collection
Washi Tape - Red
Denim coloured Roses
Dymo Labeller
Stix2Anything - Double-sided Tape
Don't forget to get your entries in for the Bling it up Boys challenge - you have until the end of the month so plenty of time yet!!
Thanks for stopping by
Jen
:-)
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Thank you... my son
I just love this photo of Cameron, makes me all teary and soppy inside!! The perfect layout for how I feel...
This layout was created for a collaboration between two top Australian Companies - Twiddleybitz, and Manorhouse Creations. MHC Flowers are great to work with and compliment so many styles - and i hope this layout puts an end to any rumours you've heard that "you can't use flowers on a boy layout - especially for older boys"!
And some close-ups:
And the close-up...
Ingredients:
Twiddleybitz - Small Decorative Frame (FRA015)
Twiddleybitz - Twiddleygroove Alphabet Black (ALPHA001T)
Twiddleybitz - Bag of Love (BAS013) - Hearts
Twiddleybitz - Fine Fern Leaves Assorted (FER002)
Twiddleybitz - Fence set of 4 (BAS014)
Manorhouse Creations - Solitude White (3097solitude)
Manorhouse Creations - Imagine Burgundy (3111imagburg)
Manorhouse Creations - Idealic Cornflour (3098idcorn)
Flourish With A Bling - Jasmine Black Puffy (16066)
Flourish With A Bling - Chloe Antique Gold (16212)
Cardstock - White
Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Faded Jeans
Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Vintage Photo
Stazon Ink - Jet black
Stampin' Up! - Thank you stamp
Dymo Labeller
Thanks for stopping by - I do hope you'll follow one of the links above to check out these gorgeous products!
Jen
:-)
This layout was created for a collaboration between two top Australian Companies - Twiddleybitz, and Manorhouse Creations. MHC Flowers are great to work with and compliment so many styles - and i hope this layout puts an end to any rumours you've heard that "you can't use flowers on a boy layout - especially for older boys"!
And some close-ups:
- The splats were made by using the distress stain like a bingo dabber - just 'splat' with the dabber when the end is soaked well :-)
- I also "splatted" on my non-stick craft mat and then dragged the scrunched up flowers through the splats to colour them :-)
And the close-up...
Ingredients:
Twiddleybitz - Small Decorative Frame (FRA015)
Twiddleybitz - Twiddleygroove Alphabet Black (ALPHA001T)
Twiddleybitz - Bag of Love (BAS013) - Hearts
Twiddleybitz - Fine Fern Leaves Assorted (FER002)
Twiddleybitz - Fence set of 4 (BAS014)
Manorhouse Creations - Solitude White (3097solitude)
Manorhouse Creations - Imagine Burgundy (3111imagburg)
Manorhouse Creations - Idealic Cornflour (3098idcorn)
Flourish With A Bling - Jasmine Black Puffy (16066)
Flourish With A Bling - Chloe Antique Gold (16212)
Cardstock - White
Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Faded Jeans
Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Vintage Photo
Stazon Ink - Jet black
Stampin' Up! - Thank you stamp
Dymo Labeller
Thanks for stopping by - I do hope you'll follow one of the links above to check out these gorgeous products!
Jen
:-)
Monday, August 13, 2012
Almost a Teenager
A little while ago now I attended a class at My2Angels with Tracy Kielty. I haven't been to a class for so long and as it was a last minute decision - I had nothing with me, no supplies, no photos, nothing - but I was welcomed with open arms!!! The lovely Mazz Cairns was also at the class and willingly let me raid her tools - thanks Mazz ;-P
Tracy is a great teacher and never ceases to amaze me with the wonderful detailed layouts and embellishments she comes up with - she's a lady that's worth knowing and is definitely an asset to my scrapbooks!!
I have had the layout sitting on my desk for a while now and have added a few things (sorry Tracy couldn't resist LOL) - I've added my title in Twiddleybitz Chippy, the hinge, the screwtop brads, the Flourish with a bling.
And a closeup...
I love that Cameron looks just that bit older - he's not a 'little boy' anymore, even though he'll always be my baby! My fav bit of this layout was 'splatting' my distress stains - it was insanely difficult not to yell "BINGO" at the top of my voice! PMSL
Ingredients:
Kaiser patterned paper - Attitude
Cardstock
Twiddleybitz Hinge (HIN003)
Twiddleybitz Alphabet - Grunge (GRUN001)
Flourish With A Bling Pearls - Pewter
My2Angels - truck charm
My2Angels - ball and chain
My2Angels - Hardware Brads
Stampendous Aged Embossing Enamel (My2Angels)
Stazon Ink - Black
Staples - Coloured (Thanks Mazz!)
Tim Holtz Distress Daubers - Black soot
Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Reinforcers
Tim Holtz Distresser
Thanks for stopping by - and if you're interested in attending one of the best classes money can buy - visit Tracy HERE at My2Angels!
Jennifer
:-)
Tracy is a great teacher and never ceases to amaze me with the wonderful detailed layouts and embellishments she comes up with - she's a lady that's worth knowing and is definitely an asset to my scrapbooks!!
I have had the layout sitting on my desk for a while now and have added a few things (sorry Tracy couldn't resist LOL) - I've added my title in Twiddleybitz Chippy, the hinge, the screwtop brads, the Flourish with a bling.
And a closeup...
Ingredients:
Kaiser patterned paper - Attitude
Cardstock
Twiddleybitz Hinge (HIN003)
Twiddleybitz Alphabet - Grunge (GRUN001)
Flourish With A Bling Pearls - Pewter
My2Angels - truck charm
My2Angels - ball and chain
My2Angels - Hardware Brads
Stampendous Aged Embossing Enamel (My2Angels)
Stazon Ink - Black
Staples - Coloured (Thanks Mazz!)
Tim Holtz Distress Daubers - Black soot
Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Reinforcers
Tim Holtz Distresser
Thanks for stopping by - and if you're interested in attending one of the best classes money can buy - visit Tracy HERE at My2Angels!
Jennifer
:-)
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Oh Boy!
I love these photo's of Cameron - he's fast becoming a young man and these photo's show it!
I wanted to get back to doing double page layouts - maybe for a bit ;-)
I had fun getting inky and using lots of Chippy... The layout on the left side also started out as my interpretation of the sketch challenge for June at Twiddleybitz!!
Here's the sketch - click HERE for the sketch challenge (there is also a colour challenge, photo challenge, and holiday layout challenge!!!):
Here's my baby:
And a close up of the gorgeous pin from Tracy at My2Angels:
Ingredients:
Kaiser Thrill Seeker
The Craftersworkshop template - barbed wire
Twiddleybitz Steam Punk Gear Border - SPK008
Twiddleybitz Cogs
Flourish With A Bling - Luke Flourish - Denim Blue
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - Denim Blue
Distress Ink - Fired Brick, Faded Jeans
Stampin Up Stamp N Write Marker - Basic Black
Stix2Anything - Double-sided Tape
Stix2Anything - Double-sided Tape
Thanks for stopping by
Jen :-)
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