Together with Sewing

Hi everyone!  Nancy here today to share with you a fun technique that will add lots of texture to your scrapbook pages, sewing.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock, Kraft and Yellow - Darice
Patterned Papers, Embellishments - Crate Paper Open book
Sequins - Unknown

The process for this project was really quite simple.  After cutting my kraft cardstock to 10" square, I added just a bit of adhesive to the back of my kraft cardstock in the middle to hold it still, then ran the stitches from my machine around the edge twice. Don't add adhesive where you plan to sew or it could gum up your needle.   Don't worry about being perfect with your stitches here, the little bits of wandering just add more interest.

From here I layered my patterned papers and photos.

Added a few embellishments

The last step was adding a few sequins for a bit of whimsy and sparkle.

I really love the interest that the stitches added to my page, and hope you give this technique a try.

Hugs.
Nancy

Banners and More

Hi everyone!  Nancy here today to share with you this weeks layout, one featuring a couple of banners.

Projects Used:

• October Afternoon Woodland Park Paterned Papers and Chipboard
• My Minds Eye Enamel Dots
• The Twinery Baker's Twine
• Vintage Tag

Step 1:  Cut patterned papers to make large frames and layers.

Step 2:  Place photos and papers slightly skewed and overlapping.

Step 3:  Add pinked border under the main photo for extra interest.

Step 4:  Add banner pieces under large photo frame.  Run baker's twine over the banner pieces and tie small bow at end to anchor.

Step 5:Layer scalloped circles cut from patterned papers onto tag and adhere under photo.

Step 6:  Add additional banner pieces, bakers twine and title over photo.

Step 7:  Add enamel dots randomly on page.

Thanks for stopping by.

Nancy

Week #38: Lovely Layers

Hi everyone!  Nancy Keslin here today and I am so excited to share with you my layout.  Do you ever wonder how to create lots of interest without a lot of bulk?  How about trying lots of layers.

Supplies Used:

• Patterned Paper - Little Yellow Bicycle, Boardwalk and Rusty Pickle, Swimming Words
• Cardstock - Core'Dinations
• Alphabet - American Crafts Thickers 
• Enamel Dots - My Minds Eye
• Adhesive - Scotch ATG Tape Glider

To begin cut the first patterned paper 9"x9" and adhere in the center of the white cardstock base. 

Next cut a 9 1/2" circle.  No circle cutter or die cut machine?  How about tracing a plate or bowl to form a circle.  A bit old school, but works perfectly every time.  Adhere in the center.

Next, cut a strip of paper 3" x12"  This piece of paper will draw your eye across the page, adding movement to your layout.

The final paper layer is 6"x 10".  This piece will act as a matte for our photos.

 I added three standard 3 1/2"x5" photos from the "class" photographer.  Titled at just a bit of an angle the photos add more interest than if they were lined up side by side.

 At the bottom of the photos I added my title, being sure to overlap each of the papers just a bit so as not to leave the title floating on my page.

 Finally, I added just a few enamel dots in the corners.  These dots create a bit of movement, drawing your eye across the page, while adding a bit of fun and whimsy.

Thank you so much for dropping by today to share thse lovely layers with me.  

Nancy