Clear Scraps You & Me Birch Wood Frame

Hello! Today on the Clear Scraps blog I  have one of the new Birch Wood Frames that were debuted at Creativation last month! I'm always amazed on the ideas Susan has and these Wood Frames don't disappoint!  I  used the You & Me Birch Wood Frame which holds a horizontal 4x6 photo.  

I    started by painting the frame in dark grey but it looked too flat to me. So, I    decided to try a technique Susan had taught me at the show! After my grey paint was dry, I    used an old candle to rub wax onto the surface of the frame. I    then applied white chalk paint in sections using a spatula to  scrape off the paint before it dries. Your end result is a distressed look with the grey showing through the white.  I    did go in and add a little more white chalk paint to cover some of my scrape marks. Its definitely a learning curve! 

I    covered the frame portion with a black plaid print and adhere with my Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive.  Taking different patterns, I  cut these rolled flowers by Paige Evans found in the Silhouette shop! I    adhered buttons from my stash to some of the centers as well as added chipboard leaves.

I  finished by using my hot glue gun to adhere ribbon to the top of the frame as well as added a bow!  I  love how it turned out!  

Thanks for looking! Check out the new Clear Scraps products by clicking HERE!

Have a great day!

Simple Stories Romance: Adore

It's finally Friday! We are supposed to get between 5-8 inches of snow over the weekend. I'm so over it! LOL Good thing February is halfway over!  Speaking of February that means Valentines Day is coming up next week!  Today I'm sharing a layout I  created using Simple Stories' Romance collection! 

I    used the XOXO cut file (#187135) from Simple Stories found in the Silhouette shop with white card stock and cut it down to 11x11 inches.  I    backed each row of with different patterns from Romance and then adhered the entire piece onto the woodgrain print. Of course, I  had to stitch around the edge with my sewing machine! 

I  love all of the coordinating stickers and die cut pieces found in the collection! I  layered a few around my title along with the beautiful floral washi tape!

 I    always love when Simple Stories includes a banner piece on the sticker or chipboard sheet! Here, I    used pop dots to affix the banner under my photo. 

I    clustered some of coordinating stickers at the top of my photo. I    love the mix of pinks and greens...so non-traditional for Valentines day!  

Thank you for reading!  You can see the collection in its entirety by going to the Simple Stories products page. Also check out all of the NEW upcoming collections!  

Dream Big

Happy Thursday!  It's almost the weekend!  Today was my last official day at work...I  have mixed feeling about it and may or may not have cried after I  left. Anyway, I  won't get into that. Instead, I    want to share one of my favorite layouts I  created for Clear Scraps.

The Dream Catcher Chipboard Embellishment is the focal point of my page and I'm going to show you how I  added my color!  

I    first painted the Dream Catcher with white acrylic paint....a couple coats is usually sufficient. 

Next, I  applied my embossing ink to the front of the chipboard.  I  then layered three glittered embossing powders across the dream catcher. I   didn't create definite borders and allowed my colors to intermix. 

And here is the end result! I  love how it turned out...I    wanted to match the ombre effect of the chipboard on my title and the feel of the collection I    used. 

I  used "Pie Chart Heart" by Paige Evans (#219822) for my background and inserted different patterns from the Bohemian Dreams collection by Cocoa Vanilla Studios.  

Thanks for stopping by! Check out all of the variety of Chipboard Embellishments by Clear Scraps by clicking HERE! Have a great day!

The Cut Shoppe and Citrus Twist Kits Blog Hop

Hello and thank you for following our fun blog hop today! I hope you are getting a lot of great inspiration!  Thank you so much to Trina at Citrus Twist Kits for allowing me to play with this month's kit! There are so many beautiful pieces!  Also, Ashley designed a fun cut file set from 

The Cut Shoppe as well!  

Remember to comment on each participant's blog for a chance to win a $20 Gift Card...both The Cut Shoppe and Citrus Twist Kits are doing a giveaway!  

Here is the blog list if you are following along:

CITRUS TWIST

CANDACE PERKINS

EMMA WOOD

JESSY CHRISTOPHER

JENNIFER HAGGERTY

BRENDA SMITH

THE CUT SHOPPE

And here is my layout! I based my page on a sketch by Citrus Twist Kits...you can click here to see the blog post.  

And here is the FREE cut file available during the hop! I absolutely love the geometric butterfly!  

I started by cutting the geometric shapes into my white card stock background. I then cut the entire butterfly with the Pink Paislee Fancy Free #08 print. I also back my card stock with the multicolored Fancy Free #06 page.  

I love the little pieces of embellishments included in the kit!  You receive a full pack of ephemera from Fancy Free as well as Citrus Twist exclusives such as cork pieces and clear stamps! 

I used some of the sequins and cork hearts to embellish the butterfly to add more color! 

For my title, I used one of the Fancy Free Glitter Word Thickers!  I then added my journaling underneath.  

Thanks again for stopping by!  Now onto Brenda's blog!  Have a great day!

The Cut Shoppe: Love Is Everything

I'm so sorry its been so long since I've posted!  Honestly, I've been in a bit of a funk and have had a lot of issues going on here at home.  I am going to try to update more often.  

Today I'm sharing a layout I created for The Cut Shoppe's NSD celebration! There is a a free cut file available for download on their Facebook page!

I used the concentric circles with white card stock and backed with a multi colored print from Simple Stories' You Are Here.  

I also cut my title with white card stock and lightly misted with blue spray ink. This is one of my favorite techniques to use with my cut files!

Thanks for looking! Hope you are having a good day!

The Cut Shoppe: Feel The Love Blog Hop

Welcome to The Cut Shoppe's Feel The Love Blog Hop!  If you are following the blog roll, you've come from Allie's blog!  Be sure to comment on each DT member's blog to be entered to win 14 FREE cut files from the shop!  I will be giving away a cut file as well...winners will be announced February 16th!  

The Cut Shoppe - http://thecutshoppe.blogspot.com/

Katrina Hunt - http://paperscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/

Aimee Maddern - http://aimeesarmoire.typepad.com/

Allie Stewart - http://www.magicalmesses.com/

Jennifer Haggerty - http://livethemoment-jen.blogspot.com/

Missy Whidden - http://littlenuggetcreations.blogspot.com/

Michelle Wedertz - http://michellewedertz.blogspot.com/

Laura Mooney - http://happinessequalscreation.blogspot.com/

Madeline Fox - http://bayoubytes.blogspot.com/

I cut the "love is always a good idea" sentiment from my wood grain pattern and backed with a lighter pattern. I love the way it turned out! 

Showing some of the stickers from the Bloom collection that I layered at the top of my page. 

More of the ephemera from the collection!  

Thank you for hopping with us! I hope this inspires you to do some creating with a cut file or two from The Cut Shoppe!  Now through the end of the hop use code LOVEYOU30 for a 30% discount on your purchase!

Leave me a comment and I'll be giving away the "Love Letters" cut file to a lucky participant!  

Thanks and good luck!!  Next, on the list is is the very talented Missy!

The Cut Shoppe: Love This

Today on The Cut Shoppe blog I have a layout using the new Feel The Love cut file! I instantly fell in love with this pie chart shape and couldn't wait to use it! I used white cardstock for the cut file and adhered it to pink ombre print from Crate Paper's Hello Love.

I thought using a black title would pop against the pinks and blues of the collection I used. For my title, I used the "love this" from the Love Letters cut file. 

I adhered different patterns into each pie section. For this piece, I added my typed journaling strips. 

Thank you for stopping by! Be sure to check out these files along with much more at The Cut Shoppe!