Posted on by — Leave a comment

MEMORY KEEPING WITH MONET’S MARVELLOUS INSPIRATION

When I first saw the Velvet Meadows Suite Collection I knew that I should use the Designer Series Paper for a Memory Keeping layout featuring photos from our visit to Monet’s House and Garden earlier this year.

My husband and I enjoyed a long trip overseas with highlights including our first experiences in Chile and Argentina, cruising Antartica, my OnStage event in Cologne and a month travelling the smaller towns of France. Just before we were due to fly home, we spent a couple of nights in Vernon so that we could visit Monet’s House and Gardens in Giverny. I booked our tickets as soon as they came online months earlier.

I chose the Cloud Cover small checked DSP for the base pages. Then I added wide strips of Basic White and Peaceful Pine 12″x12″ paper and a panel of one of the DSP designs on the right hand side of each of the two base pages.

Then I added three 6.25″x 4.25″ Cloud Cover panels on each page to provide a backing for the photos.

On each page I added Flip Flaps to layer photographs.

On the first page,titled “Monet’s”, I used two of my photos of Monet’s home and then three floral iamges from the gorgeous gardens. We visited in early Spring and the flowers were in full bloom and incredibly colourful.

The great thing about Flip Flaps is that I can include more photos on each page.

On this, and the next page, I die cut floral images from Velveteen Assortment Specialty Paper to incorporate onto each page.

On the second page I placed the photos in a similar way and used Flip Flpas to present more images.

I used the Extraordinary Life dies to cut a note page, drew some writing lines with my Journalling Pen and then wrote my memory of this experience.

It is amazing that using some Flip Flaps that I can share more photos on my Memory Keeping pages.

The Japanese inspired water garden had only a few water lilies in bloom but it was still a stunning sight to see.

Our day in Giverny also included a stroll through the town and a visit to the Musee des Impressionismes that highlighted the history and evolution of the Impressionist art movement. It had an amazing collection of Monet’s paintings.

For the rest of this week I have projects featuring the Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Until then, happy stampiing and memory keeping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Add All to Cart
Posted on by — Leave a comment

FUN FOLD FRIDAY IS BACK

Today I have a Pop and Twist card to share with you.

This card started with a Basic Beige base before I prepared three overlapping elements – mottled green DSP, a die cut strip of Darling Duckling card and a patterned piece of the paper.

Before attaching the paper layes, I wrapped and threaded some white twine and tied a bow.

I stamped one of the Lily of the Valley images onto a piece of Basic Beige, die cut the image and then used a White Gel Pen to colour the flowers.

The sentiment was stamped, cut and attached to the front of the card. Then I coloured three Antique Pearls to use as embellishments.

For inside the card, I added some DSP and the pop and twist mechanism.

The four pop out panels were decorated with some of the Designer Series Paper and a stamped, die cut flower.

The card also had a white panel insert for a personalised message to be written.

I hope that you have enjoyed the projects I have shared this week using the Valley in Bloom Suite.

Next week I will feature the Velvet Meadow Suite.

Until then, happy stamping and memory keeping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Add All to Cart
Posted on by — Leave a comment

A RETURN TO MY 3D THURSDAY PROJECT SHARE

I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoy creating 3D projects – some are quite basic and others can be more complex. Either way, I see them as a great way to keep my 60+ year old brain active.

Today I have a simple tissue box to show you.

After taking the measurements of the tissue packet, I planned out my template and then thought about how to create the tissue opening – and, I found the perfect dies to do this!

As you can see, I have used some Granny Apple Green card for the box. After cutting and scoring the card, following my template and measurements, I used one of the Ouch Dies to cut the tissue opening.

Aftering carefully cutting the Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper I attached it to each of the longer panels. I always try to have the design of the paper pieces match as they wrap around a box.

To reinforce the tissue opening I used both of the Ouch Dies (in the first image) to create a Granny Apple Green card border.

I left the top of the box unglued so that I could replace the tissues as needed. To secure the flaps, I wrapped some white baker’s twine around the box and ties a bow.

Finally, I stamped a sentiment and attached it to secure the twine.

I am so happy with the way this tissue box turned out.

Tomorrow I have a Fun Fold card to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping and memory keeping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Add All to Cart