Showing posts with label Digital. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Digital. Show all posts

Friday, September 6, 2013

Digital Lesson 5 - Mix & Match to create Hybrid Layouts

As I continue my digital series, I wanted to share with you how traditional scrapbooking supplies and digital files can compliment each other to create gorgeous layouts.  My niece Emily is the subject of today's project.   I created a hybrid layout using Marion's new Printed Paper Collection Nirvana - hitting retail stores in just a few weeks, and her digital line Scarlet

Most companies now offer digital products that compliment their printed pieces. If you stick with the same artist or brand, you will find that different collections compliment each other.

I've been creating lots of products over at the Design Team blog for the past few months with the Nirvana line, and scraps are starting to pile up.  So last weekend, I made this beautiful tag using Tim Holtz' large tag as my base. By itself - the tag is just gorgeous!  But notice that Notecard dead center looks a little empty? Well....

Tag created by Tonya A. Gibbs  from scraps of the Nirvana Line by Marion Smith Designs.  #marionsmithdesigns #nirvana #tag #papercraft #scrapbook #psychomoms #TonyaGibbs

It was designed to be an embellishment on a layout.  A place to house all of my "layers" as well as my Journaling.

Hybrid Layout created by Tonya A. Gibbs  from scraps of the Nirvana Line by Marion Smith Designs and the Digital line #Scarlet by #marionsmithdesigns #nirvana #tag #art #papercraft #scrapbook #TonyaGibbs #Psychomoms

Here was my problem.  I love the Nirvana line and it would have been awesome to use for the layout too, but I had a limited supply.   Since I only had protypes of the Nirvana line, I reached into my "digi" stash designed by Marion Smith and found that her digital line Scarlet was the perfect marriage.



Rolled Rose created by Tonya A. Gibbs using Marion Smith Designs Rolled Rose Printable. #Printable, #TonyaGibbs #Psychomoms #MarionSmithDesigns #hybrid #digital #papercraft


I also decided to use Marion's Rolled Roses. Again these roses have designs that are neutral and nicely compliment both lines.
 
I love that I was able to use my scraps to create the tag. Even better that the tag adds layers of goodness, journaling and titles to my sweet Emily Layout.

How do you use your digi/printables to compliment your paper craft projects?  I would love to see some of your designs, please share them with me in the Artsy Addicts Facebook group - make sure you tag me.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com



Friday, August 30, 2013

Digital Printing - Lesson 4 Phone Photos

One of the most common tools for taking photos these days is the "smart phone".  Phone manufacturers have started placing the camera feature as one of the highest selling features.  There is one on the market now that has a 41 megapixel capture. OH MY! Translation - that is better than most cameras on the market today!

So how does this make your scrapbooking digital?  Well, with the introduction of the smart phone, came apps.  I know I spend a lot of time in apps like Instagram, Pixlr, PicsArt, PSTouch, and now for the iPhone users you have Rhonna Farrer's new photo editing app.  All of these apps give you the ability to add cool filters like lighting effects, boken lights, sun rays, text, and frames right to the photo. I spend hours sometimes playing with those filters. It's like video games for adults!  Well, before the phone apps were popular we used to do those same things in photo editors and call the photos "hybrid".  These things make your photos more interesting, or at least help cover up really bad photos!

Today,  I want to share a layout that uses some of these photos, right from my Instagram account.


This layout is dedicated to the awesome friends I've made through YouTube and Facebook.  These women have really captured my heart over the past few years, and it felt so awesome to meet them face to face.

Layout created by Tonya A. Gibbs at Psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com using #Instagram photos  #layout, #12x12, #Silhouette, #scrapbooking, #watercolor
 
My photos are printed 2 inches by 2 inches, and when I cropped them, I made them look like little Polaroid shots.  They are ADORABLE.  Each photo is sporting a different photo effect  courtesy of the above mentioned apps.  Oh best part - you don't have to be a professional photographer for swanky photos anymore - the apps do it for you!




In the past year, I've found that my phone really captures my day to day activities more than my camera. Why? Probably because it is always in my hand, and the ability to share is easier.
Printing my Instagrams for my scrapbooking projects is easy. My printer has a wireless feature, and I think there is an app for that too! A lot of online photo processing places now have apps for loading your instagrams and printing them as well. Project life and 365 Photo projects are common ways these have found their way into the paper crafting world. I'm not only taking more photos, but I'm sharing way more photos than I did two years ago thanks to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Path, and Pinterest.

How are you using your phone in your scrapbooking work flow?  I would love to hear about it, please share a project with me in the Artsy Addicts group on Facebook. Make sure you Tag me in the photo!

Thanks,
Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Resources:

  • Recollections - Decorative Tape - Yellow flowers, Blue Flowers
  • Bella Blvd - Decorative Tape - Cotton Candy Chevron
  • Canvas Corp - Pink and Ivory Collection - 12 x 12 Paper - Ribbon Stripe
  • Canvas Corp - White & Kraft Collection - 12 x 12 Paper - Chevron
  • Canvas Corp - Black & Kraft Collection    12 x 12 Paper - Stamped Alpha
  • Canvas Corp - Green and Ivory Collection - 12 x 12 Paper - Dot Reverse
  • Canvas Corp - Brights Collection - 12 x 12 Paper - Yellow and White Big Stripe
  • Canvas Corp - Mini Clothespins - Raspberry
  • Copic - Sketch Marker - B00
  • Staedtler - 102 Stencil
  • Prima  - Chalk - Old Rose
  • Advantus - Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Tiny Attacher with 100 Tiny Staples
  • EK Success  - Border Punch - Notebook
  • FabScraps - Pearls - Bling - White
  • My Mind's Eye - Sky's the Limit Collection - Decorative Tape
  • Faber-Castell - Mix and Match Collection - Color Gelatos - Yellow, Blue, Pink
  • Silhouette Cameo - Electronic Cutting System
  • American Crafts - Studio Calico - Wood Veneer Pieces - Speech Bubbles
  • American Crafts - Studio Calico -  Wood Veneer Pieces - Cameras
  • Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Collection - Bigz Die - Die Cutting Template - Picture Wheel
  • Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist Spray - Maya Blue
  • Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist Spray - Cherub Pink

Monday, August 26, 2013

A Card In Minutes!!!!


When your card stash is running low what is a person to do? Reach for some beautiful digitals papers and embellishments...for a quick card in minutes.
Over at www.marionsmithsdesigns.com has some beautiful and easy digitals to purchase, print out and cut away to create simple and quick cards.
Here is a quick card using "Scarlet" digital paper collection! Which I so loved how easy and pretty the papers work together!
I used a white cardstock base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.
Using the On the Edge Die-Brackets by Tim Holtz.
Grabbed some embellishments from the paper line,
this adorable pocket was perfect to use as the focal point to tuck in little bits!!!
Added a little seam binding bow!!
There you have it a card in minutes!!!!!!
Don't forget to decorate the inside of your card.
Here I also grabbed some journal spots from the paper line.
whoola!!
Thanks for stopping by today,
Peggy Lee

supplies:
Marion Smith Designs-Scarlet
Tim Holtz-On the Edge Bracket Die and Distressed Ink-Brushed Corduroy
3-n-1 Glue
Seam Binding
Trims
Sakura-Gelly Roll in clear star

Friday, August 23, 2013

Digital Scrapbooking 101 - Electronic Cutting Files


One of the greatest ways digital has impacted the scrapbooking world in the past few years, is through the introduction of electronic cutting systems such as the Silhouette.  
Cutting files are becoming more and more popular with wholesale brands. Many have started adding a digital section to their stores.  Their intent is not to replace their printed market, but to enhance it with add-ons like titles, ephemera, and masks.  These files are typically under $3 and really give you some flexibility with your paper craft projects. 

Sketch by Melissa Williams, SimpleSketches.blogspot.com


Today's layout was based on a sketch that I borrowed from my friend and fellow Artsy Addicts Member, Melissa Williams, at  http://www.simplesketches.blogspot.com


Action Shot by Tonya A. Gibbs  http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com
Derek Cunningham photo by Tonya A. Gibbs

I had one really dramatic action shot that I took last May of my Nephew, Derek,  that I've been dying to use. I wanted it to be the central focal point of the layout. When I reduced the size to 3.5 x 5 I lost the impact of the shot.  I decided modify my layout a bit from the sketch and just go with a 5x7 photo. Which brings me to a side note - make sketches your own. Use them as a starting point, but don't be afraid to add your own details, and preferences. It is your layout after all!  
For our digi lesson today, I wanted to show how you can use your electronic layouts to build embellishments for your projects.  These cutters are not just for titles!  With the exception of the cardstock, paint and star buttons everything was cut from my Silhouette.    

Layout using #Silhouette #Cameo by Tonya Gibbs.  #Sports #Soccer #TonyaGibbs #ArtsyAddicts #Masculine #Monochoromatic #layout #Scrapbook #12x12

The sketch had a cheveron pattern in the right margin, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to use my Silhouette.   I cut the cheverons from the base cardstock.   I used soccer balls to represent the circles in the sketch.  Instead of paint splatters, I used a Heidi Swapp's star confetti stencil with some metalic silver paint.  I then substituted reflective star buttons for the butterflies in the sketch.  I used the  font JennaSue to cut out my title.  :::Another side note - all the embellishments were cut from scraps - another bonus!:::

To give the layout a "star" shine I decided to go with metalic accents.  I painted the title with silver distress paint to give it a foil texture.  I added silver metal cardstock to the back of the cheveron's negative space, and added the same metalic cardstock to the base of the soccer ball cuts.  The flag on the photo is also from the Silhouette store. I love how it points to the action in the photo, and serves as a tab for what is underneath....


http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com
hidden photos and journaling
 
I decided to make the photo lift to include the team photo and individual shot of my nephew.  The dramatic reds took away from my action shot, so hiding them underneath, allowed me to use them without distractions.
This is probably one of the "simpiliest" layouts that I have created. Although it is simple, it has a lot of dramatic elements with the mirrored cardstock. The monochromatic color scheme and simple design really make my photo take center stage.  Sometimes the simpiliest designs are the hardest to walk away from - but the most rewarding in the end.
Thank you Melissa for allowing me to use the sketch. I love how everything in the sketch gives you a feeling of upward movement. Much like the movement of the soccer ball flying into the air.   For additional sketch ideas, be sure to check out Melissa's blog.
Thanks for stopping in today,
 
Resources:
Silhouette Cameo
Silhouette Store Cut Files:   Soccer Ball, Chevron, Chevron Flag
Heidi Swapp: 6x6 Confetti Mask
Plaid: Metalic Paint
Ranger:  Mirror Paper, Distress Paint
Star Buttons
GP - White Cardstock
Geli Roll:  White Gel Pen
Font:  JennaSue - DAFont.com
 

Monday, August 19, 2013

Shabby Card with "Scarlet" digitals...

Here is a little shabby chic card I created with Marion Smith's new printable digitals called "Scarlet"!!
The other day I decided to play along with a card sketch...
I love all the soft colors and tones of this printable digial!
It's so fun to sew on your card fronts with using your sewing machine, adding stucco/gesso texture with a mask stencil...
cutting on the Cricut to get the different shapes to highlight
the Die~Namites Die "bamboo sticks"!!
Add a little pink flower with leaves (white washing)
Cutting little butterflies images out of the Scarlet printable digital!!
Great way to create embellishments!
close up of the card...
don't forget to add liquid pearls and spray little bit of glimmer on your card...

thanks for stopping by,
Peggy Lee


Marion Smith Designs


Supplies:
Marion Smith Designs: Scarlet Digitals
Die~Namites Dies: Bamboo Sticks
Prima: Cabaletta Summer 2 Pink Flower
Leaves and Demask mask
Ranger: Liquid Pearls-Bisque, Perfect Pearls Mists-Blue Patina
CTMH: Cricut Art Philosophy and Artiste Cartridges
Gesso/Stucco

Friday, August 16, 2013

Digital Printing 101 - Lesson 2

Last week I gave you a glimpse into printing your digi files.  If you missed the post - make sure you go back and read up before we move to this week's lesson. 

Did you know that you could type on your digital files in Acrobat?

Most of the printables that I download come in the Acrobat format. While you can add text with other graphics programs, I wanted to show you how to do this technique inside Adobe Acrobat.

This card is a great example of a hybrid project. The papers used to create the card are from Marion Smith's Mad Tea Party Collection.  She gave the prototype papers at CHA. Check with your local retailers for availability - the collection is shipping in September.

#Hybrid Birthday card created by Tonya A. Gibbs using #MarionSmithDesigns #MadTeaParty collection and the #Scarlet #Printable #Digi #Digital #Card #Psychomoms

The journal card that has the card sentiment on it, is from Marion's digital collection Scarlet.  The downloads are distributed in Acrobat.  I used the Papyrus font to add the sentiment in Acrobat - then I printed it to add to my card. 

Here is how it is done....

Here is a quick video showing you how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader & Adobe Acrobat Pro to type out your journaling on your  digital files.  


You may need to adjust your computer's volume the software captures my voice "soft".

 
NOTE:   Some conditions set by the author of the document could  prevent you from being able to do this in Reader since Reader was created  for "viewing purposes".

Download the Adobe Reader for free here!


Thank for stopping in today,

Tonya A. Gibbs
http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com



 

Monday, August 12, 2013

A Little Shabby.....

I was playing with some textures and color with mists...so I decided to create a couple of shipping tags with Marion Smith's new "Scarlet" printable digitals that you can purchase at www.marionsmithdesigns.com.
Using a stucco/gesso mixture and a mask created texture on the paper cover tags. Then spraying different mist here and there to add color/tones to the tags...and splats of glimmer mist!!!
On this blue-ish tone tag, I made a sikly handmade flower with pearls, tucked in some colored Petaloo (color me crazy) flowers cut in half. Took a tag embellishment cut from "Scarlet" embellishment digital sheet, cut the tag in half and tucked behind the silky flower. Punched out a butterfly also out of the "Scarlet" digital page...Also added texture and painted the chipboard cherry blossom piece. Last bit of touches was adding vintage seqins and pearl stickpin... 

 

This tag with demask stucco/gesso texture background with pinks/brown tones of color...so shabby chic!
Distressed a paper doily, with fuzzy cutting out rose, butterfly, and lady digital embellishments from the "Scarlet" digital collection. Of course this little tag needed some vintage frames and pink flowers with lace and seam binding....
Here are some pics of the steps for creating the backgrounds...
Digital papers covering the tags
and
Adding texture with stucco/gesso with Prima Masks....

Adding color with different mists...
don't forget the splatters!!!!
and the pink tag...

Hope enjoyed this little blog post sharing creating some gift tags...with textures and mist...
Thanks for stopping by,
Peggy Lee


Supplies:
Marion Smith Designs-Scarlet digitals
Shipping Tags
Stucco/Gesso
Tattered Angels: Graphite, English Ivy, Tutti Fruitti glimmer mist
Ranger: Perfect Pearls Mists-Blue Patina
Brushed Cordurory re-inker mixture spray
Stickles: Icicle
Hero Arts: pearls/gems
The Dusty Attic: cherry blossom chipboard pieces
Melissa Frances: vintage frames
Martha Stewart: butterfly punch
Prima: Mask-crackle and demask
Petaloo: Pink Flora Doodles, Color Me Crazy flowers
Doily, seam binding, pearls and vintage sequins...

Friday, August 9, 2013

Digital Printing 101

Hi everyone,  I wanted to start a series of blog posts that go into some details about digital projects.   Like it or not we are in a digital world. Between aps on our phones, electronic readers, and computer groups - it is totally unavoidable.  I don't think digital is going to replace paper completely in the next few years. However, by offering some tutorials and answering frequently asked questions, hopefully I can eliminate some of the anxiety associated with this evolution.  I know digital isn't for everyone - I get that - but hopefully you will keep an open mind and let me help you get your feet wet!

I'm often asked these two questions the most, so this seems like a great place to start!

"How do you print your digital files?" 
This really depends on what my final project is, below I have broken this question out into two answers. Let me exit geek talk for a minute and give you a few definitions. These are words I will reference often -

Digital - meaning the entire project was created in a graphics program and printed finished.
Hybrid -   meaning printing out the digital elements that are then mixed with traditional supplies.  
Printing Digital Layouts: Digital layouts are those that are created from start to finish in your graphics editor software, like the layout below. I typically create these in a 240 dpi - 300dpi (resolution) to the largest dimensions that I plan to print. Example if my target is 8x10  then when I start my Photoshop document I begin with an 8x10 at 300 resolution.  The layout below was created 12x12 so when printed on 8x10 photo paper it will have a output of 8x8. Once printed, they can be placed in a traditional album. Another option is to upload the spreads to a service like Shutterfly.com and print them into photobooks. Photobooks make AWESOME Christmas gifts! (I will share a video on my youtube in a few days of a couple of photobooks that I've done in the past).
Here is an example of a digital layout that I created of my daughter Brittany Gibbs. I used the Scarlet collection from MarionSmithDesigns.com.  When I have 20 of these made up - off to Shutterfly they go for binding!

Digital Layout created by #TonyaGibbs  using the #Scarlet Collection by #MarionSmithDesigns.  #Digital #Printable #DigitalScrapbooking #Art #Scrapbooking #12x12 #Teen
To create this paper I used the Scarlet collection by MarionSmithDesigns.com and Photoshop CS6.
 
 
Printing for Hybrid:  Printing for hybrid layouts I usually do on my home printer. I currently have 2 printers  HP4500 deskjet, and a HP Laserjet CP1525. Neither printers are very fancy. Sometimes I like the look of the Inkjet and sometimes I want the perminent printing of a laserjet just depends on the project. Another option - I know that many prefer to take their digital files to an office copy center and print them there.  This is an excellent alternative since they usually have the latest and greatest equipment and the resolution is better than anything you have at home.  The biggest expense obviously is the ink for home printing. 
Here is a short video explaining the "printing" process.  


Since Hybrid is  "printed" here is a sample of a hybrid project that I recently shared in a previous post.



 
"What type of Paper do you use to print your digital files?"
This is always a fun question - because it really depends on your final project. If you are printing this out on your home system, then explore with papers & stocks that you have around the house. I would say that 90% of mine are printed on Georgia Pacific 110lb cardstock.  If I'm making mini albums I print on all types of things like Grunge Paper, Canvas, cardstock, and fabric. You may want to print interior pages on 65lb cardstock to cut down on the bulk.  It really doesn't matter, just make sure that your printer is capable of handling the material.  Here are some suggested Materials for inkjet printers (but please check with your manufactor for settings and limitations): 
  • 110lb Cardstock - this is a super thick stock that is great for layouts, ephemera and minibooks.
  • Canvas Paper  - this will give you an interesting texture that looks like a painting.
  • Transparencies -  LOVE this idea for filler for my mini books
  • Standard copy paper - (if you are making mini books, planners, you may want this lighter paper for signatures.
  • Fabric like Muslin
  • Ribbon (oh this is really fun!)
I guess one of the reasons I really like the digital papers for hybrid projects is that it isn't my only copy of the pattern if I mess it up - I just print it again. Another is  I love the flexibility to transfer my patterns to different mediums by simply printing.

Hopefully you have learned some things today, and I've answered some of your questions.   Next week we will go a little deeper into the benefits of digital work, and how you can slowly introduce some of the elements into your workflow. 

Thanks for stopping in,

Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Friday, July 19, 2013

Travel Journal - Marion Smith Life Planner

So tomorrow I'm headed out to CHA's Create & Connect Summer 2013. I can't wait to go! I've spent the last few weeks pinning every sneak peek I could find.  My mind is spinning and I've decided I really need to find a way to "focus".  I decided to make myself a little planner for the trip, and Marion Smith's latest printable - Life Journal Book was perfect.


The downloads are only $19.99 and you get 22 Journal Pages, 3 covers, 1 spine, Monthly calendar page, Weekly Planner Page, Daily Planner page,  Life Journal Intro page, Recipe Intro Page Photos intro page, planner intro page, Project planner page, 36 tabs, 4 photo frames, Recipe pages Notes page, Lists/shopping list page, 2 bookmark sets.  You can purchase the kit here!

Here is a walk through of my journal.


 
Thanks for stopping in today,
 
Tonya Gibbs

Monday, June 3, 2013

Vintage Telegram 31 Day Journal

 I've been working on this beautiful mini album using Marion Smith's "Vintage Telegram" digital printables that you can find here. I decided to use it for my 31 Day Journal for the month of June, I can't wait to fill this mini up with wonderful family and friend memories! I will be sharing more on my journal here on this blog and my blog and I will be creating some videos be sure to stop over. With my journal I also wanted to create some wrinkle and stain paper which I created a little tutorial you can see below as well as a little video sharing it too.
I wanted to buy new supplies to use with this digital design but decided I needed to use up some of my stash...I love using one of the journal spots as my title focal point, tucking in a clock die cut and a handmade flower with fuzzy cutting out images from the line to embellish. Delish!
You know me I had to use something vintage and old in my projects..don't you just love the center of the flower! It's a olde ear ring that I repurposed fabulous!!
peak at inside pages
tattered and torn is a girls best friend...
handmade tea stain paper
yummie
Tea stain handmade paper:
1. using copy/printer paper
2. boil water in a sauce pan with 3-4 tea bags
3. place paper in tea water bath
4. soak for desire tea stain look (15 minutes is good medium tone)
5. pull paper out of tea bath and place on wire racks to drip dry 
6. crumble the paper up in your hands and allow to dry a bit longer
7. unwrap gently to avoid tearing (but I love the tears)
8. let air dry or spead up drying by using your heat tool
9. cut paper down to size for your project
10. iron the papers to help shrink paper to fit flat in your mini
enjoy with your projects...
See how full and wrinkle the paper gets LOVE!
enjoy the video

Thanks for stopping by:
Peggy Lee

supplies:
Vintage Telegram digitals
Distress Inks: black soot, walnut stain
Color Box ink: chestnut
Gesso
Stucco
Prima: mask
Tim Holtz: clock die
Petaloo flowers: velvet wild roses in pink
Hero Arts: pearls and gems
Tattered Angels: tattered leather glimmer mist
vintage: lace and jewerly


Monday, March 18, 2013

Vintage Telegram Card


I have been playing with Marion's new Vintage Telegram printables and wow they are so fun and beautiful designs to create with. So last night I wasn't in a creative mood (tired or creative block) I had started to create a card wasn't feeling it tossed it aside to revisit at another time. Have you ever done that? I have to many times...hehe
I was ready to give up then I grabbed my folder of the printables and while I was flipping through the folder the black and white prints just jumped out at me. About 1 hour later whooola this little gem of a card was born, and I love it so not my colors (yes no pink)!!
Card size is 4 1/4 x 6
Distressed all the edges of papers and inked in black soot distress ink.
Used Tim Holtz Alterations Sizzix dies (Distressed Doily and Gadget Gears).
Tissue tape from Prima Romance Novel line, gave a great boarder look to the edge of doily cutout.
I used Melt Art Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel in Platinum
to the gears to give depth and texture to the card.
Steps:
1. die cut out gears with chipboard
2. paint the chipboard gears black
3. press the chipboard gear pieces into VersaMark Ink
4. shake on embossing enamel  and heat set.
5. to take shinny finish away-I used sand paper to rough the enamel up...

Close up of flowers ohhh I love how the Graphite glimmer mist just shines!
It's cool how you can still see some of the before color peaking out in places.
Grab you glimmer and mist away!
I didn't have any black flowers so I went digging into my box of flowers and said perfect time to play with some Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist
 Raven black and Graphite colors!!

Thanks for stopping by today,
Peggy Lee

Supplies:
Vintage Telegram Printables
Kraft Card stock Base
Prima: Romance Novel Tissue tape, roses
Tattered Angels: Raven, Graphite glimmer mist
Tim Holtz Alterations Sizzix dies: Gadget Gears, Distressed Doily
Distressed ink: Black Soot
Seam Binding

Monday, March 11, 2013

Vintage Telegram Keepsake Box

A mini album needs a keepsake box to sit in...while shopping at my local dollar store I found this box and knew right off that I was going to alter it with Marion's new Vintage Telegram printables. I am thrilled with the way it came out so shabby vintage and wow I love pink. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy reading and gazing at all the photos there is alot but I wanted to make sure you could see every bit of this adorable box and how beautiful the printables are.
The box measures roughly 9x6.5, I had to print out two of each design I used. Which wasn't bad at all and with the scraps I fuzzy cut out images to pop up and give the box some depth.
My daughter found some dollar store frames that were green I painted them white, sprayed patina glimmer mist added cream paint, sanded sprayer tattered leather glimmer mist. Then dry brushed on gesso, sanded a little more and I love how it came out.
I distressed all the edges of the papers and cut a small piece of paper and glued it to the under side of the cover piece of paper to be able to roll the top layer back with having the under piece showing added some gems. This is a fun and creative way to showcase your papers!
Seam binding colored with glimmer mist!!
To give depth I glued a piece of chipboard under the cut outs to pop them up out of the frame. I really like to give height to my creations.
I tucked in tiny flowers and a wood piece along with some of the cut outs from the printables.
I sprayed patina glimmer mist on the eggs and added Stickles to the flowers.
The butterfly is cut out from one of the printable pages!!
This is my fav!!

Handmade stick pin from my stash, every projects needs a paper doily!
I love the little crystal gems peaking out here and there...


These printable pages Marion design are distressed beautifully!



Here is a video to share with you...enjoy!


Thanks for stopping by today!!
Peggy Lee

Supplies:
Vintage Telegram printables
Tattered Angels glimmer mist (patina and tattered leather)
Prima-Shabby Chic Resin (bird) & Say it in Crystals gems
Prima-Romance Novel Wooden Pieces
Kaiser Craft-Paper Blooms roses (dusty pink)
Folk Art Paint (black and cream)
Gesso
Ranger-Claudine Hellmuth Studio-Mulit Medium Matte
Ranger: Distressed inks (black soot and vintage photo)
Ranger: Stickles (Icicles)
Dollar Frame
Seam Binding, Lace, Doily and vintage button


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