A few days of step by step ideas.........

to get those ideas and inspiration flowing. Thanks to Pam Thorburn we have 6 projects for you to use. Today we are showcasing two of them, both fairly simple but very effective.

Brand New School Girl is a simple layout involving layering and inking:



1. Cut 2 patterned papers into rectangles, ink edges and stick to the background.

2. Create photo mat from vellum. Tear bottom edge and run the three straight edges around a black ink pad to add some subtle definition. Do the same to the photo. Stick vellum mat and photo to layout.

3. Apply white rub-ons next to photo mat.



4. Frame the top and left of the photo with ribbon trim. Layer lace trim and ric rac across the bottom.





5. Layer on flowers and button centres.



6. Stick Title.

7. Stick vellum to bookplate, add journalling and stick to layout.

What A Day, What A Girl - another simply constructed layout but using some effective design elements.



Firstly of all papers, the photos are matted onto plain paper, slightly off set to the left - this allows some elements to "spill over" on the right side of the page. A strip of patterened paper has been added behind the focal photo. This then connects the top title to the rest of the layout.



Faux stitching has been stamped around the perimeters visually connecting them to each other.

The tag spills over to the right of the plain mat. This echoes the long patterned strip spilling over at the top left. The blue flower at the bottom balances the projection of the tag and also connects the bottom title to the "black mat".



Finally, the buttons in three places add a little interest and dimension, whilst directing your eyes to look around the page.

More tomorrow...........

What do you imagine

when someone says they're going to Tyneside? Well this weekend thats exactly where I went hence the lapse in the BLOG postings and what an eye opener it was.

I expected this



and this...



oh and maybe a little of this





and yes I did see all of that but I also found another side of this beautiful place.

Lovely beaches



Quaint Villages



Stunning scenery











And who could prepare anyone for the magnificent Angel Of The North. From a distance watching over the land it was impressive but if you ever get to visit this part of the world don't forget to take the time for an up close and personal visit. Words fail me..........





And to top it all off what could be more special than our Nikki and Grahams Wedding Reception especially held for all of their friends who couldn't travel to Mauritius in April. We're proud of you both and send you all our love.



Back to our more traditional blogging update tomorrow with pages from Pam Thorburn.

A great time was had by all.........

at Gayles Painting and Shading Class tonight. And what a group of talented ladies you are. We were all really impressed.






Don't forget, if you would like to come to one of Gayles Classes, you don't need to be an expert just ready to have a good time and learn some new tips and techniques. Oh and come away with some lovely cards.

Why not give it a go. Newsletters were sent out today with all of Junes Classes on. They will go live on the website tomorrow so don't miss out.

Lovely Layouts from Janice Newson

Yes another of our very talented Design Team, has finished and here are the layouts. Janice was working with the BASIC GREY Cupcake range.

Shake

Papers - Basic Grey Cupcake Range; Bazzill Cardstock; Li'l Davis Chip Alphas; Papermania Brads; Provocrafts Alphabitties Stick On Letters; Ribbon - 8mm Navy and Light Blue Organza; Chipboard Shapes - Cupcake Range by Basic Grey.



Renovate

Papers - Basic grey Cupcake Range; Bazzill Cardstock; Dymo Lettering Tape; Rivet - Chatterbox; Basic Grey Blush Alphas; Giant Paperclip - Papermania; Ribbon - Pale Blue,Yellow and Red 8mm Organza; Chipboard Shapes - Basic grey.



Once More Into The Breach

Papers - Basic Grey Cupcake Range; Bazzill Cardstock; Li'l Davis Chipboard Alphas; Bling Heart - Heidi Swapp; Dymo Lettering Tape; Ribbons - 34mm Pale Pink & Gold; Diamonte Ribbon Slider - Own stash; The photograph has been printed onto White Bazzill.



Circle Of Life

Bazzill Cardstock; Bazzill Basics Stitching Template; Basic Grey Blush & Fruitcake Alphas; Papers - Basic Grey Cupcake Range; The photo is printed onto white bazzill.



I will put more detailed images in Janices Gallery.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh It's nearly Fathers Day

and thanks to Gayle Bond we have a few cards to give you inspiration. These cards were taught in Gayles "Mens Card Class" and went down a storm.

Card 1



Card 2



Card 3



Card 4



Card 5



Card 6




Card 7




Card 8



Card 9



Most of the cards were made using these 4 stamps from Stamps Happen.

More from our Design Team

and if you enjoy miniatures then you'll love this. Today we are showcasing Marion Bushrods beautiful works in miniature. Marion spends loads of time on the details and produces some stunning results.

Look at the detail on this beautiful book for MUM.














And again on this mini Love Book











I hope you will take the time to take a look at the detail on these projects.

Scrummy pictures from our Design Team

starting with Morag Cutts. Morag was given the Art Nouveau Range from Dreamstreet Papers.

Slowly Does It

Notice the red stickles used as detail on the bottom right hand corner of the layouts.






The Fixer

We love the number of different shapes used to make up this lovely layout.






Trio

Morag has used lots of different mediums on this layout including feathers, string, wire and beads




Mini Book

The front page is acetate stamped and coloured. The little book is bound together using the Bind It All.







A beautiful selection from Morag. Don't forget to take a look at her blog. Morag is a very busy lady and produces lots of great work for you to use as inspiration.