Love using Simple Stories The Simple Life by Kerryn Fry

Hey everyone!My layout today has been created withthe collection, Simple Stories The Simple Life.The beautiful photo is my Father and his youngest Great-Grand daughter at her first birthday party.

The base of the page is a 

12x12 sheet Bazzill Kraft Cardstock.

I have layered the photo onto the reverse 

side of the Journaling Elements paper.

The two main paper layers under the

photo are Happy Together and Our Story.

I've used a gold pen to outline 

the darker paper Our Story.

To add some interest on the right side of the photo,

I have hand cut the pattern of the paper and then 

 stuck down the reverse side of the pattern.

In the top right corner of the photo I have added the 

'heart this' ephemera piece from the Journal Bits Die Cuts pack.

In the bottom right corner of the photo are some

more ephemera pieces from the Die Cut pack.

There are two floral pieces and the quote

all lifted with foam tape.

The leaves have been hand cut from a 

journal card on the Journal Elements paper

and the butterflies have been cut from Our Story.

To the left of the photo I have added layered three

journal cards from the Journal Elements paper

The larger 'Family' card is first, with the 'Memories' 

card added to the left side with foam tape 

and the date card added at the bottom.

The floral pieces have been highlighted with gold pen.

At the top of the layered journal cards

I have added another hand cut butterfly

and two more pieces from the Die Cuts pack.

The title of the page is the to the left of the photo 

is the 2 Crafty Viney Love Letters covered

with Forest Moss Distress Paint and backed 

with the reverse side of the 4x6 Elements paper.

I have highlighted each letter with

a gold pen to pop on the page.

The finishing touch to the page is the

splashes of the Tsukineko All Purpose

Gold Ink to tie in all of the gold touches.

Thank you for dropping by today,

I hope you have been inspired by the page.

Have a great weekend and 

join us again on Monday.

Happy Crafting!

Products used:

Bazzill Kraft Cardstock

Simple Stories The Simple Life - Our Story

Simple Stories The Simple Life - Journal Elements

Simple Stories The Simple Life - Happy Together

Simple Stories The Simple Life - 4x6 Elements

Simple Stories The Simple Life - Journal Bits Die Cuts

2 Crafty Viney Love Letters

Distress Paint

Tsukinko All Purpose Gold Ink

Awesome, Handsome and Brave using Cocoa Vanilla Studio No Limits by Kerryn Fry

Happy Friday everyone!The page I am sharing todayhas been created with the collection,Cocoa Vanilla Studio No Limits.The photos are from 2009,Mr H aged 5 at Glenelg Beach.His outfit matched the collection perfectly.

For something different this week, the base today

 is a 12x12 sheet of Bazzill Raven Cardstock.

I thought the black would pop the colour a little more.

At the top of the page, I've used a strip

of Big Bang 'wood panel' paper,

 some hand cut stars from Nebula paper

and a journal spot from Universal paper.

I've used a gold gel pen to add 

a faux stitch line across the page

and gold ink to colour the 

Thicker numbers for the date.

There are multiple paper layers

under the photos, then I have used more 

hand cut pieces from the Universal paper

to embellish the page.

The 'Star' tab is from the Accesssory Stickers

and it has been lifted with foam tape.

I've used a black gel pen to add borders

to some of the paper elements.

The photos have been matted with another

layer of black cardstock.

The words to left of the photos

are a mixture of hand cut elements 

and stickers from the Accessory Sheet.

The elements have been lifted with foam tape.

I have added a little sparkle

to some of the elements on the page with 

the Ranger Stickles Crystal Glitter Glue.

The rainbow journal 3x4 card

was hand cut from the Universal paper

and lifted with foam tape.

The black banner journal element

was also cut from the Universal paper.

The bottom right corner of the page

is a combination of hand cut journal card

and sticker elements from the Accessory Sheet.

The layers have been created with foam tape

and the sparkle with Glitter Glue. 

The title for the page has been created with

words from the 2 Crafty Mini Word Set 4.

I've used the words Awesome, Handsome

and Brave, they have been covered with

Gold Ink and added to the page.

The word 'and' has been created with 

Kaisercraft Alpha stickers, covered with

gold ink and then double matted with 

scrap pieces of black and white cardstock.

The final layer is splashes of gold ink

on the black cardstock, love it!

Thank you for visiting the blog today,

 I hope you have be inspired by the process.

Have a great weekend and 

enjoy your crafting time.

Please join us again on Monday.

Products used:

Bazzill Raven Cardstock

Cocoa Vanilla Studio No Limits - Big Bang

Cocoa Vanilla Studio No Limits - Latitude

Cocoa Vanilla Studio No Limits - Universal

Cocoa Vanilla Studio No Limits - Spark

Cocoa Vanilla Studio No Limits - Nebula

Cocoa Vanilla Studio No Limits - Accessary Stickers

2 Crafty Mini Word Set 4

Tsukineko All Purpose Gold Ink

Ranger Stickles Crystal Glitter Glue

Thickers Alpha Stickers

Kaisercraft Alpha Stickers

Together using Carta Bella Sunflower Market by Kerryn Fry

Hi everyone!Today I'm sharing another page that was created with the gorgeous collectionCarta Bella Sunflower Market. The photos still just make me smile!The original photo was taken in 1974with Mum and my siblings.We decided to do a re-creation last year, 48 years later, while we were altogether for a birthday.Seriously good fun.

The page started with the fabulous, amazingly sturdy

Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Foundations Paper.

I cannot recommend this paper enough

for wet mixed media background effects.

I planned the layout of the page first,

cut the patterned papers to fit and then put them aside.

Using plastic packaging, water and Distress Oxide Inks

Pine Needles and Evergreen Bough.

the background came together.

Using the darker Pine Needles closer to the papers

and then Evergreen Bough to soften the edges.

The background was thoroughly dried using a heat gun,

then I have used the Tsukineko All Purpose Vegas Gold Ink,

the Crafters Workshop 6x6 Mini Tiny Circles Stencil

and a sponge to apply the ink to the background.

At the top of the page I have used a

3x4 Journaling Card, a few strips of patterned papers,

The frame of a 6x4 journal card used for the title,

some hand-cut flowers from Sunny 

and a Tag for the Frames & Tags pack.

To the right of the photos,

 I have added the larger 'Welcome Home' tag, 

but covered the words with the 'Gather' tag

that I have hand-cut to the shape of the word.

There are some bees hand-cut from Busy Buzzing paper

and more flowers from the Sunny paper.

Under the tag and flower cluster,

I have added the remaining piece of the 

floral frame from the layout last week.

The journal spot was created from a 

6x4 Journal card and add under the photo.

I've used layers of foam tape to lift most elements.

Then using a black pen I have added borders

to some elements and paper pieces.

The small flower bunches were cut

from the 6x4 Journal Card that I've used for the title.

I've used foam tape to lift the flowers 

to create more dimension on the page.

Above the photos, I have created a small cluster

and built a sub-title for the page.

More bees cut from the Busy Buzzing paper

and the words were cut from a 

6x4 Journal Card and 3x4 Journal Card.

All raised with foam tape.

The main title of the page has been

cut from a 6x4 Journal Card.

It has been lifted with foam tape and is sitting on

a 2 Crafty Floral Banner covered with Gold Ink.

To finish the page, I've watered down

some Tsukineko All Purpose Ink Vegas Gold

and flicked some splashes across the page.

Once the page was completed,

I did lightly spray the back of the Foundations Paper

and 'flattened' it with some heavy weights

It worked beautifully!

Thank you for visiting the blog today.

I hope the page has inspired you and given you a giggle.

Enjoy your weekend, make some time for yourself

and join us again on Monday.

Products used:

Vicki Boutin Mixed Media 12x12 Foundations Paper

Carta Bella Sunflower Market - Baking Bash

Carta Bella Sunflower Market - 6x4 Journaling Cards

Carta Bella Sunflower Market - 3x4 Journaling Cards

Carta Bella Sunflower Market - Busy Buzzing

Carta Bella Sunflower Market - Sunny

Carta Bella Sunflower Market - Frames & Tags

2 Crafty Floral Banner

Tsukineko All Purpose Vegas Gold Ink

Distress Oxide Ink

Crafters Workshop 6x6 Mini Tiny Circles Stencil

Just Hanging About using Simple Stories Simple Vintage Country Harvest by Kerryn Fry

Morning everyone!Today I am sharing my first page created withSimple Stories Simple Vintage Country Harvest.Some fun Autumn photos of my Nieceand Great Niece playing in the leaves while we were setting up to take some family photos.

The base is a plain 12x12 sheet of Bazzill Kraft Cardstock.

I've torn the edge of the Nature's World paper,

leaving a white exposed edge and added 

those pieces to the cardstock.

At the top of the photos I've used the top 

part of a 6x4 journal card under the photo

and then cut some elements from the Journal Elements paper.

The butterflies have been cut from the journal card

and from the Favorite Season paper,

these have been added with foam tape.

The 2 Crafty Chevron Bits have been

covered with Ground Expresso Distress Paint

and added in groups of three to the top

and the bottom of the page.

The 2 Crafty Autumn Leaves have been covered 

with Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed

and Ground Expresso Distress Paints.

The 2 Crafty Acorn  & Foliage pieces

have been covered with the Distress Paints too.

I've used  gold pen to add 

some extra details to each of the leaves.

The leaves have been layered with 

some hand cut leaves from Favorite Season Paper

and a Chipboard sticker from the 6x12 chipboard sheet.

I've also add some chipboard hearts

from the 6x12 Chipboard Sheet.

The bottom halves of the journal cards

have been used to build the cluster

in the bottom right corner.

I've hand cut a small journal spot

and added a chipboard butterfly.

The 2 Crafty title Just Hanging About

has been painted with Tsukineko All Purpose

Vegas Gold Ink and finished with

Dimensional Magic.

I've watered down some of the Vegas Gold Ink

and added some flicks of ink across the layout. 

Thanks for visiting the blog today,

I hope you've enjoyed the steps

and been inspired to create.

Have a great weekend

and join us again on Monday.

Products used:Bazzill Kraft CardstockSimple Stories Simple Vintage Country Harvest - Happy HarvestSimple Stories Simple Vintage Country Harvest - Nature's WorldSimple Stories Simple Vintage Country Harvest - Favorite SeasonSimple Stories Simple Vintage Country Harvest - 4x6 ElementsSimple Stories Simple Vintage Country Harvest - Journal ElementsSimple Stories Simple Vintage Country Harvest - 6x12 Chipboard2 Crafty title Just Hanging About2 Crafty Chevron Bits2 Crafty Autumn Leaves2 Crafty Acorn & FoliageDistress PaintTsukineko All Purpose Ink - Vegas GoldDimensional Magic

Adorable using Penelope Dee Charlotte by Kerryn Fry

Morning everyone!The page I'm sharing with you todaywas created with Penelope Dee Charlotte collection.The beautiful photo is my Great-Nieceat her first birthday, she is such a cutie!

The base cardstock is a 12x12 piece

of Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Foundations Paper.

This cardstock is an awesome, solid base for any mixed media.

The background effect was created with some

plastic packaging, water and Distress Oxide Inks.

I've used the colours Dried Marigold, Abandoned Coral,

Ripe Persimmon and Worn Lipstick.

Once the first layer if inks were dry,

I have used the Dried Marigold and Worn Lipstick

with two stencils to add some highlights of colour.

 The stencils were the older Vicki Boutin Wildflower & Honey

Honeycomb stencil and Celebr8 Damask Stencil.

 

The finishing touch on the background cardstock before 

adding the paper layers were some flicks 

of Vicki Boutin Creative FX Gold Glaze.

I have watered the glaze down on plastic packaging

and then used a paint brushes to flick it on.

Love it!

Most of the embellishments on the page

have been hand cut from the Sentimental Paper.

The  embellishments have been lifted with 

foam tape to create dimension on the page.

I have used a gold pen to outline some 

of the paper layers to tie in with the gold splashes.

All of the flowers were also cut

from the Sentimental Paper.

I have cut down the wreath of flowers to 

smaller pieces to use on the page.

The journal card has been cut

from the Devoted paper and

lifted with foam tape to 

 add to the side of the photo.

I have used the gold pen again at

the bottom of the page to create a pattern

below the scalloped border edges.

The 2 Crafty title Adorable has been 

painted with Tsukineko All Purpose Gold Ink.

I have added to the base of the photo

and then added more gold pen touches

to the flower centres on the page.

Thank you for visiting the Blog today,

I hope the layout has inspired you to create.

Have a fabulous weekend

and join us again on Monday.

Products used:Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Foundations PaperPenelope Dee Charlotte - PreciousPenelope Dee Charlotte - GraciousPenelope Dee Charlotte - MemorablePenelope Dee Charlotte - SentimentalPenelope Dee Charlotte - Devoted2 Crafty title AdorableDistress Oxide InksVicki Boutin Mixed Media Creative FX Glaze - GoldCelebr8 Lavender Lane Grunge Damask StencilTsukineko All Purpose Gold Ink

Forever Layout using Penelope Dee Charlotte by Kerryn

Hello everyone!

The page I'm sharing with you today

has been created using the collection,

Penelope Dee Charlotte.

The beautiful photo is of my sister and my niece,

it was taken at my older niece's engagement in March.

The colours in the photo work well with the collection. 

The base cardstock is Bazzill Kraft Cardstock, my fav.

The effect in the background has been 

created with Distress Oxide Inks 

Aged Mahogany and Ripe Persimmon.

I've added them with the Sweet Sunflower Carta Bella Stencil. 

The inks have been applied in 3 main areas.

I've used the stencil and a gold pen 

to outline the circle part of the stencil.

The next layer is the Celebr8 Love Story Stencil

and Brillance Gold Ink added to random areas.

The 2 Crafty Doodled Heart has

been covered with Tsukineko Gold Ink.

It has been tucked under the journal card

that was hand cut from the Devoted Paper.

I hand cut some extra flowers from the Sentimental paper

to add to the flower cluster on the journal card.

Then I've added Stickles Glitter Glue

to the flower centres for a little sparkle.

The flower cluster tucked under the 

top right corner of the photo has been

hand cut from the Sentimental paper as well.

The small heart was also hand cut from the paper.

I've add gold pen fake stitching

to either side of the Precious Paper.

The quote has been hand cut

from the Sentimental paper.

I have cut it down into four smaller pieces

and added it the page with foam tape.

The title for the page has been created with 

the words 'Loved Beyond Measure'

hand cut from the Devoted paper.

The 2 Crafty Fine Word Set 1 'Forever'

has been covered with gold ink

and then added to the page as a sub-total.

The final touch to the page

is flicks of gold ink across the page.

Thanks for visiting the Blog today,

I hope you have enjoyed the process.

Have a happy and crafty weekend

and please join us again on Monday.

Products used:

Bazzill Kraft Cardstock

Penelope Dee Charlotte Collection - Precious

Penelope Dee Charlotte Collection - Gracious

Penelope Dee Charlotte Collection - Devoted

Penelope Dee Charlotte Collection - Sentimental

Penelope Dee Charlotte Collection - Memorable

2 Crafty Doodled Heart

2 Crafty Fine Word Set 1 - Forever

Distress Oxide Ink

Carta Bella 6x6 Stencil - Sweet Sunflower

Celebr8 Stencil - Love Story

Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue - Crystal

Tsukineko All Purpose Ink - Vegas Gold