Adore - JustNick Studios

Hello blogging friends!

I am back today with some more layouts featuring the awesome JustNick Studios digital cut files and the pretty Simple Stories Love & Adore collection. Have you ever created a layout using a digital cut file and looked at the pieces remaining on your cutting mat and say to yourself, "That is too pretty to throw away!". I did that this past week with the Blocked Hearts Background cut file. I just couldn't throw away the scraps, so I decided to make another layout, very similar to the first.

This cut file is unique in that it has this big X that dissects the cut file. I wanted to play up that X by placing pattern paper behind only a portion of the cut file so that the heart pattern really popped and yet still maintain some white space. The subtle white on white heart pattern is beautiful, but the pink paper behind the heart cut outs takes your breath away. Here is my first layout using the positive pieces of the cut file, that you may remember from last week...



My second layout is very similar, but uses the negative pieces of the same cut file. It's a bit more gluing, but well worth it. Here is a tip; It helps to leave the negative pieces on your cutting mat so you know where each piece goes...



My parents are adorable! 55 years of marriage and still going strong. On both layouts, I used washi tape to emphasize the X in the cut file. It is the perfect width for washi tape!!



I also used the Love Actually digital cut file for the "Love" and "XOXO" text



Here are a few more detailed shots...

These are the cut files I used today ...

So, next time you use a cut file, take another look at the pieces remaining on your cutting mat. Just maybe, they will convince you too that they are worthy of being scrapped and not end up in your waste basket.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. 

~Marcia

Grateful - JustNick Studios

Hello blogging friends!

This week, with Thanksgiving looming for us in the States, we are focusing on things to be thankful for on the JustNick Studio blog. Of course I am grateful for my parents who just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary! Whenever I asked them for help in the past, they were there for me; babysitting, dog sitting, you name it. But this past summer, those tables were turned. My Dad needed emergency surgery and for weeks following could not do his own yard work. He needed help! Thankfully it was only a couple weeks and my siblings and I are close enough that we could all help out. So this November, I am extremely grateful that my Mom and Dad are still around for me to enjoy.



I used the Infinity Hearts digital cut file to frame the photo of my parents. Then I added the heart border from the Hearts digital cut file on the right side under the so very blessed project life card. My title "Grateful" came from the new Many Thanks digital cut file.



Here are the digital cut files I used today:

Thanks so much for stopping by today! For those in the States, Happy Thanksgiving!!

~Marcia

BoBunny Layout Challenge - 50th Anniversary

I normally just play along with sketch layout challenges silently, but I've decided its time to come out of the closet and share this one. Here is the sketch from BoBunny....

My parents 50th Anniversary is coming up, so this is the layout I came up with....

I think the BoBunny Timepiece Collection was perfect for this layout. The clocks symbolize the passage of time (50 years!). It also makes me think that my parents hold the key to knowing what it takes to stay together for so long. Rather than use journaling strips, I decided to use a stamped image that seems to say it all, "I will always Cherish you". Roses are also my Mom's favorite flowers, so the rose ribbon was perfect! Here are some closeups of the details.

Here is my list of supplies ....
BoBunny Timepiece Collection papers; Timepiece Stripe, Timepiece Unlocked, Timepiece TickTock
BoBunny Timepiece Chipboard
BoBunny Timepiece Buttons
Core'dinations Black Magic Collection cardstock - for the embossed clock in the lower left.
DieCuts with a View cardstock
Gold Metallic paper from Anchor Paper (local paper company that sells this paper by the pound)
Tim Holtz Sizzix Texture Fades Embossing Folders; Clock & Steampunk Set
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink by Ranger Ink (used around the edges of the paper)
Pocketwatch rubberstamp by Paper Inspirations
"I will Always Cherish you", acrylic stamp (sorry, I do not know who made this)
Black dye based ink by Inkadinkado
Keyhole brad (from my stash of many years)
Pearl brad by Creative Imaginations
Fiber by EK Success
Ribbon Rose by American Crafts
Calligraphy Collection Cricut Cartridge