Nothing But Love - Pebbles

Hello blogging friends!

This week at Pebbles the focus has been on monochromatic projects. My first thought was to fussy cut out a bunch of pink flowers from one of the beautiful floral pattern papers Pebbles is so known for. I had many options to pick from but ended up selecting a pattern paper from the Lovely Moments collection. I liked that there were three different pink flowers in this pattern that could easily be fussy cut out. I also wanted a simple background so my flowers would get all the attention. This black and white polka dot was perfect.

Underneath the fussy cut flowers I placed stems and leaves cut from a white cardstock. Partial flowers can be tucked behind a photo. The floral clusters that were intact were placed over my photo using some foam adhesive to give dimension. You can see I also added some flower stickers and puffy dots to the background.

I created my title by combining the “Nothing But” phrase Thickers with the larger “LOVE” Thickers, arranging them along the top of my photo and then down the side. I like how the two font sizes add interest.

In the die cut phrase ephemera pack I found this card, “I’m so glad I found you”. I thought it was appropriate for my layout. My daughter found her dog Nana at the Humane Society and she fell in love with her! I upped the cuteness factor by adding this adorable bunny as well.

I love how soft and feminine this layout turned out. Take another look at your floral pattern papers and give fussy cutting a try. I think you will be happy with the results too.

Here is a look at my process and additional information about some of the tools I used ...

Supplies:
Lovely Moments 12×12 Patterned Paper Pad 
Lovely Moments 12×12 Pattern Paper – Bouquet
Lovely Moments 12×12 Pattern Paper – Strawberry Fields
Lovely Moments 12×12 Pattern Paper – Flower Burst
Lovely Moments 6×12 Cardstock Stickers
Lovely Moments Cardstock Sticker Book With Foil Accents
Lovely Moments Phrase Thickers
Lovely Moments Puffy Dots
Lovely Moments Icon Ephemera
Lovely Moments Phrase Ephemera

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Love - Clique Kits

Hello blogging friends!

I am so excited to share a second layout as a guest designer for Clique Kits. They are known for featuring artists in their kits from all over the world. In the February Base kit called Wonderful World, a German artist Alexandra Renke is featured. It's also full of Vicki Boutin, Heidi Swapp, and some other unique pieces. For my second layout I wanted to do something completely different from my first layout Let's Go Explore and I wanted to use some of Alendra Renkin's beautiful papers. You guys, these papers are so pretty, I could not bring myself to cut them. I decided to use one of the papers as a background for this layout.

I created a sketch as well. Clique Kits is giving away store credit if you create a project based on my sketch. You can share your project in the Clique Facebook group.

I used a cut file in the Clique store and cut it from an ombre pink pattern paper from the Heidi Swapp Storyline collection. I placed it on the far right side of my layout, extending it over the edge. Then I added some fussy cut flowers a die cut ephemera butterfly and a title. The title was not from the kit, but from my stash. It's from PinkFresh Studios Joyful Day collection.

On the left side of my layout I placed this adorable photo of my neice and her boyfriend. I tucked in more fussy cut flowers along with die cut ephemera pieces and a gorgeous wood veneer butterfly that you can find in the kit.

Take a look at this cluster up close... Gorgeous!

Want to see my scrapbook process....

Check out the other kits available in the Clique Kits store. You do not need to be a subscriber to purchase them from the store. You will love how unique they are!

~Marcia

Love You - My Creative Scrapbook

Hello blogging friends!

I have some exciting news to share! I am guest designing for My Creative Scrapbook for the month of February! They sent me the February Main kit which featured the Simple Stories So Happy Together collection, some PhotoPlay Paper We Are Family collection pattern papers, and some Pebbles This is Family collection pattern papers along with puffy phrase stickers.

I did a kit unboxing YouTube video. You can watch it here...

The kit includes 5 exclusive digital cut files too! It's a great bargain. I used the Love You cut file on my first layout...

Here are some close-up shots...

I even did a process video for this. 

I love how this turned out! I have three more layouts to share with you over the next month. Be sure to keep an eye out.

~Marcia

Just Me And You - Pebbles

Hello blogging friends!

With Valentines Day coming up, the designers on the Pebbles blog are focusing on L O V E . I decided to use the gorgeous new Lovely Moments collection to scrap a layout of my nephew and girlfriend. I love the soft pinks combined with the kraft cardstock. It's the perfect choice for documenting the loves of your life.

I used a double heart cut file from the Handipaper Etsy store. I backed one of the hearts with the pink and white striped pattern paper and backed the other heart with my photo. I used the heart to frame my title Just Me and You.  

The copper foil puffy sticker phrase is from the This is Family collection. These Thickers work great with this collection as well as the copper foil matches some of the die cut ephemera pieces.

And of course there are gorgeous floral die cut ephemera pieces. Here again you will see some beautiful copper foil pieces.

This is such a gorgeous collection! How many of you need this on your scrapbook table right now? It's perfect for all the lovely moments of your life.

Supplies
Pebbles - Lovely Moments collection: Just Dessert 12x12 pattern paper
Pebbles - Lovely Moments collection: Cruisin' 12x12 pattern paper
Pebbles - Lovely Moments collection: Blooms 12x12 pattern paper
Pebbles - Lovely Moments collection: Strawberry Fields 12x12 pattern paper
Pebbles - Lovely Moments collection: Botanical Rose 12x12 pattern paper
Pebbles - Lovely Moments collection: Pokies 12x12 pattern paper
Pebbles - Lovely Moments collection: Die cut ephemera icons
Pebbles - Lovely Moments collection: Die cut ephemera phrases
Pebbles - This is Family Puffy Phrase Thickers

Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Marcia

You Have My Whole Heart - Scrapbook.com

Hello blogging friends!

Did you know Scrapbook.com now has cut files for sale? They asked me to help promote them and I jumped at the chance. These cut files are awesome! I am using the My Whole Heart cut file bundle on this layout and a combination of Pink Paislee's Truly Grateful collection and American Crafts Color Kaleidoscope Mixed Media Background papers.

This is a photo of my daughter Colette and her dog Nana. My daughter adores this dog and spoils her rotten. Did you notice they have matching outfits. The title You Have My Whole Heart is perfect!

I am seriously crushing on these gorgeous Pink Paislee floral die cut ephemera pieces... the wood buttons... and the puffy phrase stickers.

I love adding bows on my layouts. It adds some feminine charm, don't you think?

Please watch my YouTube video to see all the details on how this layout came together.

Supplies used:

My Whole Heart cut file bundle

Pink Paislee Truly Grateful collection

American Crafts Color Kaleidoscope Mixed Media Paper pad

Bazzill white smooth cardstock

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Marcia

Sweetheart - JustNick Studio

Hello blogging friends!

I am back today to share my JustNick Studio LOVE inspiration with you. There are lots of awesome new cut files in the store and I could not wait to use them ... especially this Candy Heart Background. How cute is that! Perfect for scrapping your Valentine's Day pics. My mixed media background sets those hearts off nicely.



I love creating layers of papers and embellishments on my layouts. I actually used 5 cut files here! Here is a closer look at those fabulous hearts. Can you see the other cut files?



I placed one of the Dainty Doilies behind my photo. Isn't it gorgeous! Doilies are so great for layering! They add a nice feminine touch.



Underneath my photo is a border strip of hearts from the Hearts digital cut file. Then, sandwiched between flowers you can see the pretty airy leaves from Stems 5.



In the lower right hand corner I chose the scripty word 'Sweetheart' from the Love List digital cut file for my layout title. This cut file has lots of title options for your Love layouts. You could even mix and match these words with another cut file to create a totally new title option.



Here are the digital cut files I used today...

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you all have an amazing Valentine's Day.

Be Mine - Simple Stories

Hello blogging friends!

Today I am sharing a layout all about LOVE that I created with the Simple Stories Kissing Booth collection. This collection is so gorgeous!!!! When I saw those beautiful floral pattern papers I knew I was going to be doing a lot of fussy cutting! I wanted to display those florals in a rustic setting so I chose a woodgrain pattern paper from the SN@P! Basics paper pack for my background. Every layout about love needs a heart too, right? I found a gorgeous heart digital cut file in the Handipaper Etsy shop. Here is how my layout turned out ...

I backed the heart with the Crazy for You pattern paper. I really like how the black and red contrasted with my black and white photo. There are more gorgeous flowers in the Bits and Pieces die cut packs. They are great for layering. I added a little sticker bird here in this cluster. Isn't he adorable. Those fussy cut flowers are tucked behind my photo as well as peeking out from around that big heart cut file.

The Be Mine die cut was perfect to use for my title. You can see more of those fussy cut flowers peeking out underneath it. A few scattered chipboard hearts helps to add some dimension.

The pattern paper with the tickets is fun to cut into strips. I combined it with a border sticker to ground my journaling spot. This embellishment cluster has another bird from the puffy stickers pack. The puffy stickers are a great way to add dimension as well.

Put the Kissing Booth collection on your must have list. It is perfect for documenting all your love stories and more. Please check out my YouTube process video to watch my process...

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Enjoy the rest of your week.

Supplies
#10377 Simple Stories Kissing Booth Collection kit
#10378 Simple Stories Kissing Booth Combo Stickers
#10379 Simple Stories Kissing Booth Always Be True pattern paper
#10380 Simple Stories Kissing Booth Love Day pattern paper
#10383 Simple Stories Kissing Booth Hugs N Kisses pattern paper
#10386 Simple Stories Kissing Booth Crazy For You pattern paper
#10391 Simple Stories Kissing Booth 6x12 Chipboard Stickers
#10392 Simple Stories Kissing Booth Bits and Pieces
#10393 Simple Stories Kissing Booth 4x6 Stickers
#10394 Simple Stories Kissing Booth Puffy Stickers
#2849   Simple Stories SN@P! Basics Cedar / White Ledger paper

~Marcia

Love Story - JustNick Studios

Hello blogging friends!

This week on the JustNick Studio blog we are posting projects with the theme Thankful. I know with Thanksgiving approaching we are thinking about all the things we are thankful for; family, jobs, health ...  My hubby just had surgery recently to repair a hernia (nothing too serious). I am thankful that I have had this wonderful man by my side for 35 years so I decided to scrap one of our wedding photos. (Don't laugh too much about my 80's hair and hat. lol. I converted the photo to black and white so you can't tell that his tux is baby blue) I used the gorgeous Pink Paislee Auburn Lane collection.



I used the new Rustic Floral Frame 2 and cut it out in a metallic gold to frame my photo. Then I added two of the new Rose Clusters backed with pretty pink pattern papers.





To add some depth, I used the Stems 2 digital cut file as a stencil behind the rose clusters as well as under some fussy cut flowers.



Here are the digital cut files I used this week...

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Did I get you thinking about what you are thankful for?