Design Inspiration - [Echo Park] For the Record 2

Hello everyone! 

For the record, I’m back with another project to inspire you.

[Echo Park] 

FOR THE RECORD 2 Collection 

 this beautiful paper collection is so inspiring.

 simply irresistible…simply fabulous...

Reminds me of some cherish photos 

that is just perfect for this paper collection…love it!

Hmmm…

I also have a thing with circles these days 

so I decided to make my layout a circle scallop. 

 

Simply ME

Hand cut a blue cardstock into circle scallop. 

And who says corner dies are only meant for square corners? 

 

In this layout, I used Cheerylynn Design Lace Corner Deco F die 

and the yellow pattern paper from the same collection 

as border around my circle scallop layout to give it a unique look.

 Used double sided foam adhesive t
o add dimension on the center circle in the layout.

Mat the photo with a dark blue pattern paper from the collection. 

The flowers were made using Sizzix Tattered Floral die. I simply love making them…

Die-cut some leaves and flourishes,

then arrange/glued them at the bottom of the photo 

above a border punch strip of pattern papers. 

Added pearls here and there…

place a title on a tag and the rest of bits & pieces. 

Simply fabulous...my page is done.

Product/technique tip: 

Look at your dies and try to use it in a different way just like I did 

and match it with Echo Park Papers ‘For the Record 2’.

It surely will add some stylish flair and interest to your page. 

Experiment and enjoy!

Supplies:

Paper: 

 Echo Park - For the Record 2

Cardstock: 

 Bazzill - Blue;

Embellishments: 

 Kaisercraft - adhesive pearls and pearl brads; 

American Crafts - mini pearl brad; 

October Afternoon - mini market stickers

Tools: 

CheeryLynn Design - Lace Corner Deco F/Olive branches/Fanciful Flourish; 

Sizzix – Sizzlits Strip Vintage Market/ Bigz Dies Tattered Florals; 

Martha Stewart – arch lattice punch

And yet another inspiration for you…

This is one of MY FAVORITE

TIME WITH dear friends, family, loved ones and of course YOU.

 

Kept this card fairly Clean And Simple. 

You will be able to make one in no time.

I covered the card base with paper from the collection 

then added ribbon, trims, Prima flower and leaves. 

Added my favorite sentiment which is also from For the Record 2 Journaling Card.

Hope I got you inspired. 

Just for the record…

time for you to scrap those photos and cherish precious memories 

or made a card for your dear friends, family and  loved ones. 

Don’t forget to grab the Echo Park ‘For the Record 2’ collections at Paper Lane store.

 Join and like Paper Lane at Facebook and 

check out the latest design inspirations from my fellow DT members.

Happy crafting everyone.

Hugs,

irene

 

Pretty Paper Studio: Challenge #6 - Recycle it!

It's time for another challenge at Pretty Paper Studio. 

The challenge is pretty fabulous and pretty simple. 

'RECYCLE IT'

To play along:

• Just make a project: scrapbook page, card, altered project or any ideas you have in mind that uses a recycle item in it, totally up to you.
• The project has to be new, means that it is posted after the announcement of this challenge. 
• Share it in Pretty Paper Studio's Challenge #6: Recycle It! Album in Facebook Group.  
•  Deadline: July 15, 2012.
• Of course the winner will receive a prize, a twenty five dirhams gift voucher.

  

Here's my inspiration for this challenge:

 Leeds Castle

I made a 12x12 layout using cardboard as a base. This a cost-effective page with lots of recycled materials. I started by peeling the layer off the cardboard to reveal the corrugation underneath, painted it then did a bit of embossing and a brush of Perfect Pearls. I gather a selection of recycled materials such as yellow pages from an old telephone directory  for my flowers - scroll down for the flower tutorials; pattern paper labels for wordings...

 product packaging for photo mat; assorted paper bags for title, wordings and leaves (cut freely then painted green); dressmaker pins to accent the flowers...

doily as a decorative lace...

thick brochure to die cut my flourishes, for Precious moments wordings (Arabic interpretation included) and punch some butterflies...

 I use some items from my stash such as brads, buttons, hemp and leftover adhesive pearls/rhinestones

Since there was still leftover from the cardboard, I decided to make another project. I created a cardboard photo frame.

Follow Your Heart

 Here's a picture on how I made the frame:

Frame steps

After the paint dried, I did a bit of embossing, brush with Perfect Pearls the same way I did with the layout and also used the same recycled materials.The sides of the frame were coated with gesso.

For the flowers, I pulled out some yellow pages from an old telephone directory. It is tissue thin and easy to crunch up.This is how the flowers were made:

1. Hand cut or die cut scallop circles or just plain circles using the yellow pages. I used 7 scallop circles. When using pattern papers, spray it with water or mist it so it will not tear off.

2. Punch a hole at the center and attached a brad.

3. Crunch up layer by layer then all layers together around the brad.

4. Distress the flower petals as desired then arrange. It is now ready to use as embellishment to your projects.

I hope you find my recycle project inspiring.

Create yours now and play along with us.

For more inspiration on this challenge, 

visit other PPS design team's blogs 

 Donna & Shruti 

and see how they made their awesome projects. 

Don't forget to leave them some love.

Hugs, 

Irene 

Pretty Paper Studio: May Kits Revealed

Hi everyone! Time moves fast and here comes May!

Pretty Paper Studio has revealed their second kit yesterday
Over the Rainbow

Over The Rainbow Card Kit

Over The Rainbow Scrapbooking Kit

 To purchase the kits please visit www.prettypaperstudiouae.com or 

place an order via email: ppsuae@gmail.com

Today I'm also sharing with you my projects from
Over The Rainbow Scrapbooking Kit.

 My first layout is based on this month's sketch provided in the kit.

Adore

I handmade the flower from American Crafts pattern paper 

Neapolitan Dear Lizzy Fresh Blooms.

Gives the page a fresh look combined with those fun Flutterbys garland.

 Other layouts I made from Over The Rainbow Scrapbooking Kit

Beach Fun

I made this an interactive page. 

I wanted the boat to move across the page at the same time have some hidden journals.

See the boat on the other side of the page and the hidden journal revealed...

Isn't that fun!!!

Dressed Up  

I dressed up the page with handmade flowers!!!

 

There's much stuff left in Over The Rainbow Scrapbooking Kit and 

here's some inspiring projects that I have come up with:

Altered Frame - Over the Clouds

Favor Pockets

The full kit comes in a big paper bag. 

I cut it up and made these favor pockets!

A great way to recycle things up and make beautiful stuff !!!

The favor pockets has enough room to tuck...

tea gags

 craft items

or any small sweet treats that you wish to put a smile on your friends

or your love ones face!!!

Gift Cards 

Ready to be attached to a gift!

I used Hero Arts - Arts of the Card stamp 

that I have purchased over at Pretty Paper Studio shop.

couldn't resist showing you how these gift cards look when opened!

Gift Tag

I also made a small gift tag using the same stamp.

Favor Box

I attached the gift tag in a small favor box I made. 

Great for small treats to give!

And lastly a card...

You are my Sunshine SMILE 

This one is dedicated to all of you,

my followers, friends and visitors or anyone who happens to pass by my blog.

You are my sunshine and you make me smile.

Other shop items I have used in these projects are: 
Jenni Bowlin Chewing Gum Ink, Jenni Bowlin Lemon Drops Ink, 
 Jenni Bowlin Speckled Egg Ink, Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink,
Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool,  Jenni Bowlin Soap Powder Acrylic Paint Dabber,
Glossy Accents and American Crafts Precision Pen Black.

I have fun creating all the projects using

Pretty Paper Studio's May Scrapbooking Kit: Over the Rainbow

 Do visit their website shop, here.

You can also find PPS and like at FB, follow on twitter, 
view on You Tube, flicker and Pinterest.

I hope you like it and have inspired you all. 

Thanks for dropping by.

Hugs,

Irene