tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58766010080640089212024-02-20T23:07:04.054+10:00Sue Plumb DesignsScrapbooking, mixed media, art journalling, stamping, cardmaking, painting...I love to create!Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.comBlogger1007125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-40589756487190142622022-04-04T07:00:00.001+10:002022-04-04T07:00:00.237+10:00Kindy Photo | Hip Kit Club<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpwjYaN7Uq_W5lP61-377advwKoDZkG1H2iHRKYbfqZa0ZUS2WCpSHETdRHxIu_jRDkP29EObaRc0HPbwsDsnxkHFXnz1fO5TaXFLPt85J72TwBhfc_92NYbM0nHZ-nooq7onXvoasUErZKbpR6eO0q5MZWIArPkzxt9oF_I6SxaE6SY7fVp1t9Cq/s1000/KINDY%20PHOTO_CU2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpwjYaN7Uq_W5lP61-377advwKoDZkG1H2iHRKYbfqZa0ZUS2WCpSHETdRHxIu_jRDkP29EObaRc0HPbwsDsnxkHFXnz1fO5TaXFLPt85J72TwBhfc_92NYbM0nHZ-nooq7onXvoasUErZKbpR6eO0q5MZWIArPkzxt9oF_I6SxaE6SY7fVp1t9Cq/w640-h480/KINDY%20PHOTO_CU2.png" width="640" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back again to share another recent project that I forgot to share here (I told you managing all these different platforms is a lot of work, LOL) This was another layout I created using my January 2022 scrapbook kit from <a href="https://www.hipkitclub.net/" target="_blank"><b>Hip Kit Club</b></a>. The kit was packed full of the Hip Kit exclusive collection called <b>'Kaleidoscope'</b> which features lots of gorgeous colours and geometric shapes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxF6nMCVlYfUiCGwByyIZArBq-e_LUgbrB1LtAaoKxIlvSgUsLBL0czT3O1STRTilTSoRnqEpx_SUlYLvhlsCrH7mHcNw5fQKa_g9kAVZBiZGLJoIDB3OwIJO0du_S01kYx5ISVYEBObsyOqF2bOQKohUbCnGdn9lLVRooohM-we0WX6gXl4Ndg49_/s1000/KINDY%20PHOTO.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxF6nMCVlYfUiCGwByyIZArBq-e_LUgbrB1LtAaoKxIlvSgUsLBL0czT3O1STRTilTSoRnqEpx_SUlYLvhlsCrH7mHcNw5fQKa_g9kAVZBiZGLJoIDB3OwIJO0du_S01kYx5ISVYEBObsyOqF2bOQKohUbCnGdn9lLVRooohM-we0WX6gXl4Ndg49_/w640-h640/KINDY%20PHOTO.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I actually dug into the photo archives for the photo I used on this layout - a picture of my gorgeous boys back when they were in Kindergarten. I can't believe I hadn't scrapped this one yet!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BrzT-tE7G_rGOebZcqfKVJ1DX9Pd3U1DPO02U5mv4p_UcZR5r4-IrHdmU5x4sYP2HbfpFFCs5WcbX0c7I2Q-0qcbnXe0qEIdUSSUf98NFS6-qRidb_8LsD5yEMS4LpOcMZcuIYXrW_O7MuzZtXPKTPRpsxo1IKp_GHVd8f63GsnMgLYRmHjPrAV2/s1000/KINDY%20PHOTO_CU2_IG.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8BrzT-tE7G_rGOebZcqfKVJ1DX9Pd3U1DPO02U5mv4p_UcZR5r4-IrHdmU5x4sYP2HbfpFFCs5WcbX0c7I2Q-0qcbnXe0qEIdUSSUf98NFS6-qRidb_8LsD5yEMS4LpOcMZcuIYXrW_O7MuzZtXPKTPRpsxo1IKp_GHVd8f63GsnMgLYRmHjPrAV2/w640-h640/KINDY%20PHOTO_CU2_IG.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added a very subtle mixed media background to this page using <b>Distress Oxides</b> (yes, again - they are my favourite medium after all!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJwExBu5Liy6gyw6R5F2I4NXZIdr4gYfIupHAQ97gsnB_8_s4CwwyF1ouzau5gi1brxFb8CmNF9CGD56FUpL56M3e_gVbVSYbfXBWXZfhict3LDS6svIItonPcm0d205WnVAKrT8ccogJZl0UpMcx8zv-pMTLkZ7C3RbqGP8jZb-WpVHiPig26vGk/s1000/KINDY%20PHOTO_CU4_IG.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJwExBu5Liy6gyw6R5F2I4NXZIdr4gYfIupHAQ97gsnB_8_s4CwwyF1ouzau5gi1brxFb8CmNF9CGD56FUpL56M3e_gVbVSYbfXBWXZfhict3LDS6svIItonPcm0d205WnVAKrT8ccogJZl0UpMcx8zv-pMTLkZ7C3RbqGP8jZb-WpVHiPig26vGk/w640-h640/KINDY%20PHOTO_CU4_IG.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Besides the Hip Kit contents, I also added a few other items from the extra add-on kit I had curated from my stash. This included a handmade star embellishment from <a href="https://charmscreations.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><b>Charms Creations</b></a>, a flair button from <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a>, wood veneer stars, enamel dots and some butterflies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see how this layout came together in my process video here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sot3HBH7-EE" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by today. Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-88663198651859170382022-04-02T07:00:00.008+10:002022-04-02T07:00:00.227+10:00Best Day | Pinkfresh Fridays YouTube Hop<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlIU6q8oniTbogFafW5V3yvxaILrgfhDo0f_mruZq7dIXx2BqioGfjU7AzrXYG16iLMtbSPj-AKna9LkGrxfMHyswTTJLzcDyY7J2nlRkpxBbPAhYe9UGtojQQL9K3u2e4qfESaeyGimpEeCH8npkEOKw-No4H0jrawOYK5WlfpXHaX4C3-UTN5ej/s1000/BEST%20DAY_CU1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlIU6q8oniTbogFafW5V3yvxaILrgfhDo0f_mruZq7dIXx2BqioGfjU7AzrXYG16iLMtbSPj-AKna9LkGrxfMHyswTTJLzcDyY7J2nlRkpxBbPAhYe9UGtojQQL9K3u2e4qfESaeyGimpEeCH8npkEOKw-No4H0jrawOYK5WlfpXHaX4C3-UTN5ej/w640-h480/BEST%20DAY_CU1.png" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm back with another new mixed media layout to share today. This one was created recent for the <b>Pinkfresh Fridays</b> monthly YouTube hop that is organised by my sweet friend Joanne Bartell. Each month, a group of scrappers create and share videos using <b>Pinkfresh Studio</b> products and I was delighted to be able to join in this time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't have a huge amount of Pinkfresh products in my stash, but luckily for me they often appear in the <b>Hip Kit Club</b> scrapbook kits, so I do have some. The products I used for this layout all came from my June 2021 kit, and were from the <b>'Happy Blooms' collection</b> - a perfect choice to document this series of photos of my daughter with her Valentine's Day flowers from her boyfriend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhyvuWjqHyq6XvSGkluyPIpUJVLtRWQZIalk0QH4BLJF55zXHu_0EjAEMW3mQ4DritJSvaDjjykEH6ny2DT3dzxIbIAptpKO7BHDCjXpG4wFJfF31-YX79_BT1KX_Uj1EtZ1U7Y9bSLaqorOSH70rmslxQ81rUXfx2KQLsn25m1vWbsNZYurqHhCb/s1000/BEST%20DAY.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhyvuWjqHyq6XvSGkluyPIpUJVLtRWQZIalk0QH4BLJF55zXHu_0EjAEMW3mQ4DritJSvaDjjykEH6ny2DT3dzxIbIAptpKO7BHDCjXpG4wFJfF31-YX79_BT1KX_Uj1EtZ1U7Y9bSLaqorOSH70rmslxQ81rUXfx2KQLsn25m1vWbsNZYurqHhCb/w640-h640/BEST%20DAY.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went quite product heavy on this page (why not - no use hoarding it, right?) and added lots of luscious layers, including a bunch tags that I cut from patterned paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIz384Lmw60gMi5Xzf8Cd2gPMRfIPU40z8iYzzZQ73bym5jYx9eweVWlXmdIX-yDJ9Q56djKRxiwN3cjtJMH7kswrQt00ZsDVdZWsu74wYD89x4mKv3kyVz32GkInkFTbWsN0OyFjLD2iX5xqlgd3kDDFpmTCfEWH_Wwtb7fvfueQcJnTho0OSINBt/s1000/BEST%20DAY_CU2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIz384Lmw60gMi5Xzf8Cd2gPMRfIPU40z8iYzzZQ73bym5jYx9eweVWlXmdIX-yDJ9Q56djKRxiwN3cjtJMH7kswrQt00ZsDVdZWsu74wYD89x4mKv3kyVz32GkInkFTbWsN0OyFjLD2iX5xqlgd3kDDFpmTCfEWH_Wwtb7fvfueQcJnTho0OSINBt/w640-h480/BEST%20DAY_CU2.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My mixed media background was created using <b>Distress Oxides</b> - first applied with an ink blending tool, then stamped, then splattered. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKHV0TbKTLtwOJA1gzQah6coawLyuhfLbSyZD0iWvLLskBG7ZfQP3QzI-vtek97KWvM2QD3PIFMOEaqd643ullxpY5jBZnX-LD2YunlmaPqGdNX2zW-_nyoeS36Ayd5KiVkyqNfTvHKWihEgiFLuXaBaZ88jCo6mXOQAVAQ6Z4BgAwfBEMlWmf6aJ/s1000/BEST%20DAY_CU3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKHV0TbKTLtwOJA1gzQah6coawLyuhfLbSyZD0iWvLLskBG7ZfQP3QzI-vtek97KWvM2QD3PIFMOEaqd643ullxpY5jBZnX-LD2YunlmaPqGdNX2zW-_nyoeS36Ayd5KiVkyqNfTvHKWihEgiFLuXaBaZ88jCo6mXOQAVAQ6Z4BgAwfBEMlWmf6aJ/w640-h480/BEST%20DAY_CU3.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added a couple of my signature elements (I guess they could be called that now?) with a paper doily and then frayed gauze for texture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXJQShUenEPRiUwJyFqPpja_E5lzrF63bmrP7x_6kouup2ylGGl2O-NRT35YmTQsxfil95YwM8SmLZuJcihurAyYG8vcDcH551JykibZ6nPYonzJSxEiVaAZEc-4flmVrb1xJ6vvNbpkZAzu5W63a1sO08x32adzIhg-yxN52iETxxVIX_JOc2W4vD/s1000/BEST%20DAY_CU4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXJQShUenEPRiUwJyFqPpja_E5lzrF63bmrP7x_6kouup2ylGGl2O-NRT35YmTQsxfil95YwM8SmLZuJcihurAyYG8vcDcH551JykibZ6nPYonzJSxEiVaAZEc-4flmVrb1xJ6vvNbpkZAzu5W63a1sO08x32adzIhg-yxN52iETxxVIX_JOc2W4vD/w640-h480/BEST%20DAY_CU4.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was happy with how this one turned out and it was certainly fun to put together. You can watch my process video for this page via the link below. If you would like to see what everyone else created for this hop, be sure to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW5sbHa7_RM" target="_blank">open my video in YouTube</a> and you will find a linked list of the other participants in my video description. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dW5sbHa7_RM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While you are there, I would love it if you would subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any of my upcoming videos. (Or check out my back catalogue of videos - there are lots there to choose from!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-38533840327290762752022-03-31T22:00:00.001+10:002022-03-31T22:41:14.044+10:00Pocket Page AND a Travellers Notebook Page | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnaDybniUqLQTkkwhDckVvqSp0mhRKVw8lHBBpAuF0XLMhmSPSSbzj2rhKlKr7DrvccKRlPb1Szr69YWO3rL8Sw245SnvPpzIbnhVbSbODtbbsymyDy1E5lMKoxQa4FkUo-ijCxY0PdqzAOJcCEH34tmLZHPhcfJ1JONwbqGrVQcEO6N10tjVqUgR4/s2000/HEY%20KID%20SPREAD.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnaDybniUqLQTkkwhDckVvqSp0mhRKVw8lHBBpAuF0XLMhmSPSSbzj2rhKlKr7DrvccKRlPb1Szr69YWO3rL8Sw245SnvPpzIbnhVbSbODtbbsymyDy1E5lMKoxQa4FkUo-ijCxY0PdqzAOJcCEH34tmLZHPhcfJ1JONwbqGrVQcEO6N10tjVqUgR4/w640-h320/HEY%20KID%20SPREAD.png" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Following on from my recent post with the mixed media layout I created for <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank">Cocoa Vanilla Studio</a> using the '<b>No Limits' collection</b>, I also created a companion pocket page to go alongside it using the same range. (You can see how they look side by side in the photo above.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoR-Ma_gfXAFkD0KgmAiKTZi-X3gh4Pp6cjNqMaPH8PyHvMaPrSlpTZVjth8l5Q8qbqRt1T3H261WhyrNLZCYW91AFG7t3TDMTJXBrljEQykFR1j7fBfzD8zzmnn-e_KgHEGImMASyMDU2r_6YWaDu8-U0e8VjvjOk8X_-XI9Hv20TKBvQnFu5AbCW/s1080/YOU'RE%20AWESOME_FRAMED.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoR-Ma_gfXAFkD0KgmAiKTZi-X3gh4Pp6cjNqMaPH8PyHvMaPrSlpTZVjth8l5Q8qbqRt1T3H261WhyrNLZCYW91AFG7t3TDMTJXBrljEQykFR1j7fBfzD8zzmnn-e_KgHEGImMASyMDU2r_6YWaDu8-U0e8VjvjOk8X_-XI9Hv20TKBvQnFu5AbCW/w640-h640/YOU'RE%20AWESOME_FRAMED.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This pocket page was created to tell more of the story about my son helping his dad out in our garden. I love doing this style of page, as they not only give me the chance to record more details about a story, but also to get more photos off my camera roll and printed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Cocoa Vanilla Studio 'No Limits' collection is not only perfect for documenting boys, but all kinds of adventures and moments. The fact that the range comes with Pocket Cards made it so quick and easy to put this layout together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can watch exactly how I did it in my process video:</div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EZ4P_aaNo8g" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you haven't subscribed to my YouTube channel yet, I would love it if you did. I've been putting a lot of effort into creating and sharing scrapbook content so I can reach as many people as possible. (Any time you leave me a like or comment on my videos helps their reach so others can see them too.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are the close-up images of my pocket page...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXfZYtqOM5QDhbIGhlu72d_M1alXXJWgIqcDzGH9hEftgq3s9Rox-aktncKbUI71q_wkDmTsghnZ8pIRZ8UtGQGfSv1keW_6DUW-KNlQNR5EX0OGm8qKTteTZ9DDsIshWvXhD1Mx9jnXkSACXXhqeBSUacxim1wOTQsuoKerHMyJgpg20hh3HWNhv/s1000/YOU'RE%20AWESOME_CU1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXfZYtqOM5QDhbIGhlu72d_M1alXXJWgIqcDzGH9hEftgq3s9Rox-aktncKbUI71q_wkDmTsghnZ8pIRZ8UtGQGfSv1keW_6DUW-KNlQNR5EX0OGm8qKTteTZ9DDsIshWvXhD1Mx9jnXkSACXXhqeBSUacxim1wOTQsuoKerHMyJgpg20hh3HWNhv/w640-h640/YOU'RE%20AWESOME_CU1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDolj-FL5H_ByPrVldqnWj6BPoMAKLRsoM52Y3Pjt2mmwBOBvU9-k3XDeDW9beBjOD4dOUIJkZBe9EvFJEh8hjmOBD09pUtAsn3Ikr_v7q-2hbxr3W5bWLA2O6goD5hpOwqyks737mw572nz5Z0z-ycOSbTY9gHW5ZAm1SARX9xeBBErT0q-mqIxot/s1000/YOU'RE%20AWESOME_CU3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDolj-FL5H_ByPrVldqnWj6BPoMAKLRsoM52Y3Pjt2mmwBOBvU9-k3XDeDW9beBjOD4dOUIJkZBe9EvFJEh8hjmOBD09pUtAsn3Ikr_v7q-2hbxr3W5bWLA2O6goD5hpOwqyks737mw572nz5Z0z-ycOSbTY9gHW5ZAm1SARX9xeBBErT0q-mqIxot/w640-h640/YOU'RE%20AWESOME_CU3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hHqzXKJI_-kyH3ic0nEGQvkWR12NZjQr6WVsGqKPaVP3muncIetwX0t0qRVKepgpgfUK6Gv3aQXIXflYSo3AwBVIL7CWuVM1sfgm9vK9LGo2qEhyB1yaKARHYEk7hSIJPPyUa38VrOFxdKR_rqqzQLPB8r6w_ULqpKgHwCXTU4euL3SZL229uSoK/s1000/YOU'RE%20AWESOME_CU2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hHqzXKJI_-kyH3ic0nEGQvkWR12NZjQr6WVsGqKPaVP3muncIetwX0t0qRVKepgpgfUK6Gv3aQXIXflYSo3AwBVIL7CWuVM1sfgm9vK9LGo2qEhyB1yaKARHYEk7hSIJPPyUa38VrOFxdKR_rqqzQLPB8r6w_ULqpKgHwCXTU4euL3SZL229uSoK/w640-h640/YOU'RE%20AWESOME_CU2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ejDQZmfDzORoS9X3Q4Rthj1KJ3NLJCka1wcZVZmIl-gPeIDxymnVitTIFEhuTo1BoD5oVxm2crT5kiNPl5wZBg3tNiN62J4mBh5A1GJSvDczEixYnzWU7lEcgvUc0SFhrQRnbudcCQuhQSj1Uh60WoO_gxHwPtF9IUIWJy35rhzeynTBW5zFq0g2/s1000/YOU'RE%20AWESOME_CU4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ejDQZmfDzORoS9X3Q4Rthj1KJ3NLJCka1wcZVZmIl-gPeIDxymnVitTIFEhuTo1BoD5oVxm2crT5kiNPl5wZBg3tNiN62J4mBh5A1GJSvDczEixYnzWU7lEcgvUc0SFhrQRnbudcCQuhQSj1Uh60WoO_gxHwPtF9IUIWJy35rhzeynTBW5zFq0g2/w640-h640/YOU'RE%20AWESOME_CU4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before I go, I have one more quick and easy project to share. You may recall the traveller's notebook page of my son I shared recently? This is the page that I created on the other side of the spread in his book, which was also using the 'No Limits' collection...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkjbjHaegqwJRLNgQHCy13Kn2Z56I5nf7WqTY0gLeudW-gd2mVwaX1h7n1my1HF_HXGPiRoisVSwWGgASP33s-kFMlRZofaXCzdr1KQovY3Eovc38BrftM_BQZ3n0CVpkJmzPlOccqBPBBGlnMClyyNzTGD5xUyXkcV8-66NbMNu1HnvKibdxpfJIW/s1000/TN_YEAH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkjbjHaegqwJRLNgQHCy13Kn2Z56I5nf7WqTY0gLeudW-gd2mVwaX1h7n1my1HF_HXGPiRoisVSwWGgASP33s-kFMlRZofaXCzdr1KQovY3Eovc38BrftM_BQZ3n0CVpkJmzPlOccqBPBBGlnMClyyNzTGD5xUyXkcV8-66NbMNu1HnvKibdxpfJIW/w640-h640/TN_YEAH.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A very quick and simple page, but another memory recorded in his book and that's what it's all about, right? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you want to see this one come together, you can watch my one minute video <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/JNzLNMjwElU?feature=share" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by today so I could share this with you. Until next time, happy scrapping!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-37649039262466560752022-03-21T12:00:00.001+10:002022-03-21T12:00:00.250+10:00Hey Kid | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv5ndUXkrTZe_zy3-DNXlCuWOa1Pi_3MuTTYgbhCZMe40HrQDceum6ZnCpcUN2935U-2agIMVyBRLpBmeQt6_WxK2gEm_m3aibKLMScdHZXCY5wj6CHT3XiMVIjrmxYHgKrX2NXrvjZgWEbZNTifGaS07aq4EESgQRDy0-e2tob0Ig3lj606HoAqel=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv5ndUXkrTZe_zy3-DNXlCuWOa1Pi_3MuTTYgbhCZMe40HrQDceum6ZnCpcUN2935U-2agIMVyBRLpBmeQt6_WxK2gEm_m3aibKLMScdHZXCY5wj6CHT3XiMVIjrmxYHgKrX2NXrvjZgWEbZNTifGaS07aq4EESgQRDy0-e2tob0Ig3lj606HoAqel=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, today I have another project using the awesome new <b>'No Limits' collection </b>from <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a>. (Loving this collection SO much!) This layout features a photo of my hubby and one of my sons that I took while they were busy doing work in our garden recently. (This boy loves to help his Dad with projects in the yard!) I decided to use the wood grain print from the <em><strong>Big Bang</strong></em> patterned paper as my background for this page, as I thought it would work well for the outdoor theme.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAx4SLvkcebhxnZxDbx_8__1k5B2CSHrD5ghxmcQh0-A8Z_K3nyIINT8Sx9WHFW5vQxb_jB20ZQyb59f7elGsSqBFNLk0pGCWsWG84ukCu8rWW52mih8FAO8b4zzBcfAnJA7qOh6iKsjDJIA2ZSQN9xkjzpobKcAOijhQyxEXwW_sQVApfUkZ6NFXC=s1057" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAx4SLvkcebhxnZxDbx_8__1k5B2CSHrD5ghxmcQh0-A8Z_K3nyIINT8Sx9WHFW5vQxb_jB20ZQyb59f7elGsSqBFNLk0pGCWsWG84ukCu8rWW52mih8FAO8b4zzBcfAnJA7qOh6iKsjDJIA2ZSQN9xkjzpobKcAOijhQyxEXwW_sQVApfUkZ6NFXC=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see I have added some light mixed media layers to my background paper. I used a combination of acrylic paint, a stencil with ink, stamping, and splatters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a mix of layered patterned papers for the focal area of my page that included <em><strong>Stardust</strong></em>, <em><strong>Orbit</strong></em> and <em><strong>Latitude</strong></em> and I used distressing, tearing and some frayed gauze to add texture. I also tucked in a paint sample card from my stash to help draw in the green on my sons hat, which I thought also worked well with the DIY that was happening on the day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLMObGAjSzEXMk1aCfTdis3CmXomIGfd-y9-cJoe6NPHWCebhFJqyMS9-fdddlaSCNZjSRJCJ-YtzDUw3MVxsPR9wzCIjHaftW89SI-sj8_znmaezupNESoJRPGyX7qcUKd7Pb0H-eqVdPFlSIT6O8ipHSgL5s2aymUP7FK0zvX9rNkOUKtID19XnV=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLMObGAjSzEXMk1aCfTdis3CmXomIGfd-y9-cJoe6NPHWCebhFJqyMS9-fdddlaSCNZjSRJCJ-YtzDUw3MVxsPR9wzCIjHaftW89SI-sj8_znmaezupNESoJRPGyX7qcUKd7Pb0H-eqVdPFlSIT6O8ipHSgL5s2aymUP7FK0zvX9rNkOUKtID19XnV=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used <strong>Die Cut Title</strong> words for my page title, but then used the <em>always be your awesome self</em> quote card from the <em><strong>Universal</strong></em> cut apart paper below it as a subtitle. Both of these were popped up from the page like my photo to create dimension and help them stand out from the background.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXdlIDWRBwbnpZoRDzztx2hDBZ_Y5WwVyqCEzaaHAGQ6oFIJE0LcSD3SaOBMd5p8KijSxwzGWJenb_WHdyLraAkRExbUt1u4mJSksWS6blbCIWfmYtJu3QIhUt4rQv0-nwma4F5CaDNL13aupkhcjIBHG8xuhUUK9IzxZxuLC7ucZPMiRgXPVwWbYU=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXdlIDWRBwbnpZoRDzztx2hDBZ_Y5WwVyqCEzaaHAGQ6oFIJE0LcSD3SaOBMd5p8KijSxwzGWJenb_WHdyLraAkRExbUt1u4mJSksWS6blbCIWfmYtJu3QIhUt4rQv0-nwma4F5CaDNL13aupkhcjIBHG8xuhUUK9IzxZxuLC7ucZPMiRgXPVwWbYU=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To embellish my layout I used lots of fussy cut stars from the gorgeous <em><strong>Nebula</strong></em> paper, which I combined with pieces from the <strong>Die Cut Ephemera</strong> pack and <strong>Accessory Sticker</strong> sheet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPCGTGFCpNwacaNfPbaXHg6SZZiTM8PchOfRio439Ap1Vj_zVX_rnRK17cHqd01j2KTEeeG1dUsgvDj6st4FhrvBDS20jLRInNqrS-jCEewNve6gXZn9HscNfW90-kVoO3zQPri0ZD2vSCX2J2-im1sew8qg3Y4l6tk7DdVxlAfBEhX4kbgZ4iO8_7=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPCGTGFCpNwacaNfPbaXHg6SZZiTM8PchOfRio439Ap1Vj_zVX_rnRK17cHqd01j2KTEeeG1dUsgvDj6st4FhrvBDS20jLRInNqrS-jCEewNve6gXZn9HscNfW90-kVoO3zQPri0ZD2vSCX2J2-im1sew8qg3Y4l6tk7DdVxlAfBEhX4kbgZ4iO8_7=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also added a few pieces from the <strong>Chipboard Sticker</strong> sheet which also provided some extra dimension.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIR9VsLSuKKWR81bM5b5n88BzLcBZ01gC3ZRi1_VpyrX9VHtPtdVlz3pxb5CiL22KuY1Al-LXoYLnIsxpw4H909wD8qLvy40lY2jqcvFetmPAlP0n9x92wc_BI0PZGwBT5MJBOeWwnkVWmglCYZr8H0W4R_liAcjWz4IUeOcpjjpJBmLLWqvTuPmsG=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIR9VsLSuKKWR81bM5b5n88BzLcBZ01gC3ZRi1_VpyrX9VHtPtdVlz3pxb5CiL22KuY1Al-LXoYLnIsxpw4H909wD8qLvy40lY2jqcvFetmPAlP0n9x92wc_BI0PZGwBT5MJBOeWwnkVWmglCYZr8H0W4R_liAcjWz4IUeOcpjjpJBmLLWqvTuPmsG=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Of course I couldn't help but include some of my favourite embellishment from this collection - those stunning <strong>Puffy Stickers</strong>. (Seriously, I wish I had a million of these things!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p>If you would like to see how this layout came together, you can watch my process video here:</p></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EuDGadY_BZo" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you are feeling inspired to use up those scraps on your desk! Until next time, happy scrapping. X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-61539673185310661362022-03-20T07:00:00.004+10:002022-03-20T07:00:00.260+10:00We Are Awesome | Mix It Up Monday hop<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS55hMQt-wzKR_nwcBHfol7mrw8hmzbzocDEqL1pW232eb81EAxOyIQQqFw-YCFhmhgE00-97ZrQCjFc9PdrblFNFtsm-W8UYK4IUImyoiGVxGzy_8zdvC1zvFOB7C4h5rwp12lsOTzA02CEVoeQfMeBNCIBKvZdey3f04MIziz0tOjAUfk5a6u5H_=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS55hMQt-wzKR_nwcBHfol7mrw8hmzbzocDEqL1pW232eb81EAxOyIQQqFw-YCFhmhgE00-97ZrQCjFc9PdrblFNFtsm-W8UYK4IUImyoiGVxGzy_8zdvC1zvFOB7C4h5rwp12lsOTzA02CEVoeQfMeBNCIBKvZdey3f04MIziz0tOjAUfk5a6u5H_=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I am popping by with some images of a layout I created recently for the <b>"Mix It Up Monday"</b> creative hop. The premise of this hop was to take a traditional scrapbook sketch and "mix it up" using mixed media / stitching / texture, etc. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the sketch by Rochelle Spears that we were all working with...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWo0BDRbYLZSYYXiT4eJRY_-f-2gb9OuBhY0HzyJvZXcyAOXoAmSbOksJMQCkVse9XKKMohBzd14MG8h2ZHZTVKzTlhyAkbFTWf_s7tJXkJnkxjIBM9wLLZmM8h9PPGil6EiPB0alFdYirl9x0HpjvQIhp1HzzlzV0l9Aj-_D7HxPjIxty16vH_SWJ=s870" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="838" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWo0BDRbYLZSYYXiT4eJRY_-f-2gb9OuBhY0HzyJvZXcyAOXoAmSbOksJMQCkVse9XKKMohBzd14MG8h2ZHZTVKzTlhyAkbFTWf_s7tJXkJnkxjIBM9wLLZmM8h9PPGil6EiPB0alFdYirl9x0HpjvQIhp1HzzlzV0l9Aj-_D7HxPjIxty16vH_SWJ=w616-h640" width="616" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here is my take on it, which I did in my "girly grunge" style...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioZbLKf3fHHSCciRIYdy_B7fQOIlTDV0DghuKM1LcrYfYzEjD-GFOm99CohJ4kPIhplIrGZiQWBdzT7pgak5B-PbarxKC5Sxf5oKKfq8FyzhGqf1TpJRMYgFuJXO01dwqchn5YZuPCzY-yyK6Qd3BU2jW0rifJSAyqopXEQ61-sshHqHMjGpSFZqhq=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioZbLKf3fHHSCciRIYdy_B7fQOIlTDV0DghuKM1LcrYfYzEjD-GFOm99CohJ4kPIhplIrGZiQWBdzT7pgak5B-PbarxKC5Sxf5oKKfq8FyzhGqf1TpJRMYgFuJXO01dwqchn5YZuPCzY-yyK6Qd3BU2jW0rifJSAyqopXEQ61-sshHqHMjGpSFZqhq=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a process video for this layout available which you can view here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TDe4A66fYOw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is a linked list to all the videos from the hop participants in my video description on YouTube, so please <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMb-eknbyi-Gbe-bbJXGwjw" target="_blank"><b>click over to my channel</b></a> if you'd like to follow along.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few close-up photos of my layout...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGn72HLnkTvuNPnCL68Cp4sSiWYrpypQX73eju_HxSdGiAf1HQOETtYxBG2hgKwlkQqm6iTpHis6of7fgSF6uXtaKN81orWNvxgbRzaMkUrRaTNOJ8DewFf86xaxHx-7cUDKCMf-0QRjzPP0OGxFHXcXPlq4_lkqLW2d6e3y_gbmlbFMEBAlxkQ4FE=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGn72HLnkTvuNPnCL68Cp4sSiWYrpypQX73eju_HxSdGiAf1HQOETtYxBG2hgKwlkQqm6iTpHis6of7fgSF6uXtaKN81orWNvxgbRzaMkUrRaTNOJ8DewFf86xaxHx-7cUDKCMf-0QRjzPP0OGxFHXcXPlq4_lkqLW2d6e3y_gbmlbFMEBAlxkQ4FE=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOC76Y8YNBYATuCvNK9L1nMvk3oSxzIXOq0ZC9nEe6yDAL5GuYZZNsDjAAjksHJqRp8pTxVD5Bh-MBsKrHME1Q-nMll8ErUhG3XrEz4zPikN5zIvIW_RO7FjOBym1dF4iPcUQccJSvmq0brTl0XVtk3cBS92kEKNxXDf-DdxuhGqa8iNLwxEXx2d76=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOC76Y8YNBYATuCvNK9L1nMvk3oSxzIXOq0ZC9nEe6yDAL5GuYZZNsDjAAjksHJqRp8pTxVD5Bh-MBsKrHME1Q-nMll8ErUhG3XrEz4zPikN5zIvIW_RO7FjOBym1dF4iPcUQccJSvmq0brTl0XVtk3cBS92kEKNxXDf-DdxuhGqa8iNLwxEXx2d76=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKqYSwITfyejnPEhPyZOPXTSbwv34Z2c7NgCidxs80-MdG86irAVfbfohe582zorR0LStgSb0W0y74df41Tjwd1RqZT8hr7veYIVGTEhy2H0SmgHoB8s3bmJEKfXm8x8MXV6Iyz3svSuGaw1RuBYEFIRWBxA7BOwbRWaa8NT_Mk59Z5EnGviXXqMIJ=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKqYSwITfyejnPEhPyZOPXTSbwv34Z2c7NgCidxs80-MdG86irAVfbfohe582zorR0LStgSb0W0y74df41Tjwd1RqZT8hr7veYIVGTEhy2H0SmgHoB8s3bmJEKfXm8x8MXV6Iyz3svSuGaw1RuBYEFIRWBxA7BOwbRWaa8NT_Mk59Z5EnGviXXqMIJ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you missed my previous post containing the announcement about my blog, please click <a href="https://soupie75.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's all from me today, thanks for stopping by. Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-5024957446793355802022-03-19T11:15:00.003+10:002022-03-19T11:15:42.415+10:00** Announcement ** And a recent small project!<p style="text-align: center;"> Hi everyone,</p><p style="text-align: center;">Today I wanted to make an announcement with regard to my blog. It is no secret that the popularity of blogs is not what it once was, thanks to the explosion of other social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I, like so many other creators, have noticed a huge decline in the number of visitors to my blog as people migrate to other sources for creative inspiration. It is for this reason that I will be reducing the amount of content that I share on here. I simply can't keep up with writing long blog posts for every project when I am also trying to keep up with producing content for other platforms. Having said that, I WILL still post photos of my projects here, but if you are looking for more detail about those projects, or how I created them, I would recommend watching my YouTube videos (which I will also share here). I'm sorry to all those faithful followers who still rely on my blog to learn, or for more details about my work, but I hope you will understand.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Today I am going to share with you a recent project I created - a page for one of my sons in my traveller's notebook using the new Cocoa Vanilla Studio 'No Limits' collection...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEemh2xLhfMc0-lzUTJX7L82OMBTe54b4GH6uq7RnFqjjFsgrP4v5ualNY66slmku_xf6CzICZAHFKX_tnQxTXxIjQcaEVuUml4MMmugDWPpgdAN09GRyvaTCqYBNCgeHTlJqe4jDQxo52kh8wwEP_5rv8eSE1ATovvl_efBp2yum1YKUDHUkzzBWC=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEemh2xLhfMc0-lzUTJX7L82OMBTe54b4GH6uq7RnFqjjFsgrP4v5ualNY66slmku_xf6CzICZAHFKX_tnQxTXxIjQcaEVuUml4MMmugDWPpgdAN09GRyvaTCqYBNCgeHTlJqe4jDQxo52kh8wwEP_5rv8eSE1ATovvl_efBp2yum1YKUDHUkzzBWC=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you haven't visited my YouTube channel before, please consider popping over and watching the video for this project. In only one minute I will show you how this page came together, and I hope you might also subscribe to my channel and have a look at some of my other longer process videos whilst you are there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/84E0G_JiCuM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope to see you on some of my other platforms linked below:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sue.plumb.designs">https://www.facebook.com/sue.plumb.designs</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sue.plumb/">https://www.instagram.com/sue.plumb/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SuePlumbDesigns">https://www.youtube.com/c/SuePlumbDesigns</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-31762281927699710772022-03-10T20:30:00.001+10:002022-03-10T23:46:35.349+10:00Good Things Ahead | January 2022 Hip Kit<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXSOl1yPlXCh3e5MgS615sG_sq-drB5H5zVh1qjemPHJovLWHLhcKswK2ngkXETiSYvBegYdl_KYsy4dC1m4VBhg4bAX3mJLFVWG6ngvrGTyTtxqusil-KAszwDPPde1rLtConzwvCYpXIAV_zWGvzPW_09tgQ-laP8YTRxOXXfoUfyQPpgQj6Zmmb=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXSOl1yPlXCh3e5MgS615sG_sq-drB5H5zVh1qjemPHJovLWHLhcKswK2ngkXETiSYvBegYdl_KYsy4dC1m4VBhg4bAX3mJLFVWG6ngvrGTyTtxqusil-KAszwDPPde1rLtConzwvCYpXIAV_zWGvzPW_09tgQ-laP8YTRxOXXfoUfyQPpgQj6Zmmb=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone! So excited to be sharing another new layout with you today using the <b>January 2022 Hip Kit</b>. This kit features a pretty <a href="https://www.hipkitclub.net/" target="_blank"><b>Hip Kit Club</b></a> exclusive collection called 'Kaleidoscope' and I have loved working with it so far. (And yes, I am a subscriber and I buy my kits.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today's layout was created for the Hip Kit Club weekly challenge which is hosted each week in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/HipKitClub" target="_blank"><b>Hip Kit Club group</b></a> on Facebook. You don't need to be a subscriber to join the group, nor do you need to use one of their kits to enter the challenge. This week the challenge is a sketch that looks like this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHjmRRT74pxUkiCdp5r4IwVFbarUpCQD7U0VvUos09VcbzTFHWH9bs2zNCDQN0FpOMpl1_4XxEzgLuH-e13qFqwz69DQ-BXLwfwQaVgNH7rDAGwm_ET9TQGS4bIibuoeNF30Ge79ZTzCb2H771Wt9ADq9C0EKA4x8ZOLQjtBKWNp4-EtvWKh5FL3iR=s1801" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1801" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHjmRRT74pxUkiCdp5r4IwVFbarUpCQD7U0VvUos09VcbzTFHWH9bs2zNCDQN0FpOMpl1_4XxEzgLuH-e13qFqwz69DQ-BXLwfwQaVgNH7rDAGwm_ET9TQGS4bIibuoeNF30Ge79ZTzCb2H771Wt9ADq9C0EKA4x8ZOLQjtBKWNp4-EtvWKh5FL3iR=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this is my take on it...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRp4HeJo1zVeSUtAoT6xg5nmw96-csU6hy_VJSqKdPFojcLg-Zb4icY0p82F9HVfALxBeOLfWQ3jksWhmRnP1TCAnR8qxZ-qPqE5RuVr_K9dmrngrBF_eBpEX8LvSG2DK2Ja6hG5GaPX6CCAiILIUqkwzm8OxDeGsWrxDN2uZpyCfQYNT7lRKM3nP1=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRp4HeJo1zVeSUtAoT6xg5nmw96-csU6hy_VJSqKdPFojcLg-Zb4icY0p82F9HVfALxBeOLfWQ3jksWhmRnP1TCAnR8qxZ-qPqE5RuVr_K9dmrngrBF_eBpEX8LvSG2DK2Ja6hG5GaPX6CCAiILIUqkwzm8OxDeGsWrxDN2uZpyCfQYNT7lRKM3nP1=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't resist scrapping these recent photos of my daughter. I don't seem to get many of her these days, so I grab them whenever I can. I printed them in black and white as it gave me the freedom to use anything from the kit without any colours clashing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaLQdbYdniXbtprRR5sp7SNGsaYWspWi9FhFsCgTl8tFBumSm_NASTNEmjnuM_wcUn626In9wKryvv81eRzWIvqM1qi6ccZ6U8Q9CkZ3BxTVWHVowTC1CVxcpIfj-Q8EODsgOF2kwf-v1hgGn3uXhzuFXTurPArNNIGVIq9LgGKIkbAR2rIWNVsBGY=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaLQdbYdniXbtprRR5sp7SNGsaYWspWi9FhFsCgTl8tFBumSm_NASTNEmjnuM_wcUn626In9wKryvv81eRzWIvqM1qi6ccZ6U8Q9CkZ3BxTVWHVowTC1CVxcpIfj-Q8EODsgOF2kwf-v1hgGn3uXhzuFXTurPArNNIGVIq9LgGKIkbAR2rIWNVsBGY=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a mix of three different Distress Oxides to add subtle blended colour to my cardstock, then I stamped over the top with a fourth colour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a mix of papers to add torn pieces along the top and bottom edges of my layout, then another piece from the same paper to define the focal area of my page. I also cut some tags from patterned paper that were tucked into my layers under the photos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQAoswzlEHkY79Qr5b62ERXu3KWqUZfCbTc_fvG0v-ecblR2PzAIoJw6NTJNyjwENzMamVJE4SBMSop9etElTz6HqrHC-H489tflOxb-mRBQ-zuf2BXi7qO4Effea6MTrdETZ469O9-i5-jwIf2cUDXHJ_qzWaLYnz9-JnwqAQVaqlkBUicy8BQOLh=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQAoswzlEHkY79Qr5b62ERXu3KWqUZfCbTc_fvG0v-ecblR2PzAIoJw6NTJNyjwENzMamVJE4SBMSop9etElTz6HqrHC-H489tflOxb-mRBQ-zuf2BXi7qO4Effea6MTrdETZ469O9-i5-jwIf2cUDXHJ_qzWaLYnz9-JnwqAQVaqlkBUicy8BQOLh=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a variety of pieces from the ephemera pack and the chipboard stickers to embellish my page. I also mixed in a number of items from my stash including a <b>Charms Creations</b> handmade heart, a small resin heart / rainbow; a flair from <b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b>; and some really pretty washi tape. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhI0wyj8eS_am4FRcgYhVCXN9zdtdZGqe0yPj7MXfF3Xda4cOPqWtMMMeP_mercluwTZIxjZbHs5o-zyPEQUL8p1SQpaEg6fkxTC8yMqutJyg7aP_NkEyD3BYeF3QP5u9V_rMg5H8XmFGYApI5qXqOmFn-bBgFfJ3cvQpP1epYSZXCcaOem3QNXwjv=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhI0wyj8eS_am4FRcgYhVCXN9zdtdZGqe0yPj7MXfF3Xda4cOPqWtMMMeP_mercluwTZIxjZbHs5o-zyPEQUL8p1SQpaEg6fkxTC8yMqutJyg7aP_NkEyD3BYeF3QP5u9V_rMg5H8XmFGYApI5qXqOmFn-bBgFfJ3cvQpP1epYSZXCcaOem3QNXwjv=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I actually impressed myself with how accurately I was able to represent the sketch. (Usually when I do sketch challenges they end up looking nothing like the sketch!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEzHa5swDAkkR_xJ_GYSi2jQWACbPsLbrjGDDA4a1erFh0PErNj4X1f_5iW2Wr1gSg57sryhJmgHrZUP3kM9F-Bdl4epZoN-gZz8pXO6jP8owiin8evz6JNDi2EiTGVEBSjA0xouDhEDO2dDE3j_70WLZn9y8l_khATq2hXrR-5jPC4xHVAPW_f96c=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEzHa5swDAkkR_xJ_GYSi2jQWACbPsLbrjGDDA4a1erFh0PErNj4X1f_5iW2Wr1gSg57sryhJmgHrZUP3kM9F-Bdl4epZoN-gZz8pXO6jP8owiin8evz6JNDi2EiTGVEBSjA0xouDhEDO2dDE3j_70WLZn9y8l_khATq2hXrR-5jPC4xHVAPW_f96c=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you love this layout and would like to see how it came together (or even if you are just curious about how I did it), then make sure you watch my process video:</div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QaVRXrSZylU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you like what you see over on my YouTube channel, I would appreciate it if you gave my video a thumbs up and subscribed to my channel. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hopefully I'll be back soon with another project to share. Until then, happy scrapping! X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-92118765702636003412022-03-07T12:00:00.001+10:002022-03-07T12:00:00.229+10:00So Epic | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiQUC9qh5SVv5Iz8B28b9jnz4SN5eYYjC2U9PEVl8JUeRlKpyYTcCzFfxIYHB76CdxNsFyxh9xuHnt_KtCEeCfhp_xEQwcIEGl1PEhZptczoKwEvep_ckizkTk2sBvCO6CC-P4m9TdzKrmssEgNfU5TowYZDGReeKteXw0tlPFhKRf38Xnly-1YZke=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiQUC9qh5SVv5Iz8B28b9jnz4SN5eYYjC2U9PEVl8JUeRlKpyYTcCzFfxIYHB76CdxNsFyxh9xuHnt_KtCEeCfhp_xEQwcIEGl1PEhZptczoKwEvep_ckizkTk2sBvCO6CC-P4m9TdzKrmssEgNfU5TowYZDGReeKteXw0tlPFhKRf38Xnly-1YZke=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone,</p><p style="text-align: center;">Today I am popping in to share my latest design team layout for <b><a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank">Cocoa Vanilla Studio</a></b> which was inspired by this month's mood board challenge. The mood board is called "Explore and Discover" and it looks like this...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrHm1QwcrXDXXLziTxnxH9hXh8oIdIC6DKaZt173Z9QzUzIoO6wOCjViEYWpPHr_eCVk8xMSM2C9lmGt_hCrBtBrsPM2t-ComSHUAQpIRbQIKMK8auAGBEXvcXVGDgPqvpWG0FI7I8yJV5E5tOJwWjdQs13HflFbSTawSGCL6zqDMxu0-6UyCmVS2t=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1200" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrHm1QwcrXDXXLziTxnxH9hXh8oIdIC6DKaZt173Z9QzUzIoO6wOCjViEYWpPHr_eCVk8xMSM2C9lmGt_hCrBtBrsPM2t-ComSHUAQpIRbQIKMK8auAGBEXvcXVGDgPqvpWG0FI7I8yJV5E5tOJwWjdQs13HflFbSTawSGCL6zqDMxu0-6UyCmVS2t=w640-h564" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My initial inspiration came from the painted image in the top left, which made me decide to create a mixed media layout. And of course I chose to use the new <strong>'No Limits' collection</strong>, because it is freakin' amazing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2qZgyKIRcNjLW6bal-o7g9pl882WQlTy1fArGyDQWsLT6zQZgBOLdCKc4GswclcnxetB698WL0bhAOpQI86YrSSI4HUijfGm2bN3PPzF44CpleV26-sTaOXrTJoYM2WElSQVa_pmjESMjhTKCbj_S7Oz3b8JSoI9GhE1MT6nE70jZm7GWQCPCqEq9=s1057" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2qZgyKIRcNjLW6bal-o7g9pl882WQlTy1fArGyDQWsLT6zQZgBOLdCKc4GswclcnxetB698WL0bhAOpQI86YrSSI4HUijfGm2bN3PPzF44CpleV26-sTaOXrTJoYM2WElSQVa_pmjESMjhTKCbj_S7Oz3b8JSoI9GhE1MT6nE70jZm7GWQCPCqEq9=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose to mainly focus on the yellow, blue and black tones from the mood board for my layout. I used a bright yellow Distress Oxide for my painted background to tie in with the photos of my son and his cube that I was documenting. I also added navy blue stencilling, black stamping and some torn washi tape too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKWQjNRAAkVsg2OH24fH3HGV1aou3nPMtL0SoJKJjV0fXaacDNmT0072hhrmxyGZ3pOJ_cvYPTmIGYyRP6Y6f-HljR_ECBZixxtUm6BnEydaOZ9BN4wAde8ADYKPq_OHmHuJ9UeakJeSgp5ll-KqVW-WcmsQKo44M7mpYsV6xqdRgII6Z1vm4wBktj=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKWQjNRAAkVsg2OH24fH3HGV1aou3nPMtL0SoJKJjV0fXaacDNmT0072hhrmxyGZ3pOJ_cvYPTmIGYyRP6Y6f-HljR_ECBZixxtUm6BnEydaOZ9BN4wAde8ADYKPq_OHmHuJ9UeakJeSgp5ll-KqVW-WcmsQKo44M7mpYsV6xqdRgII6Z1vm4wBktj=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added layers of <strong>patterned paper</strong> behind my photos, as well as a yellow paper doily and some frayed gauze.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo5rSJW0WDUAmdml0kOQwKeLoQ4apuSxPpdcr22z6Cn2pp3q1YZD-4JeR7GyUmJeEpDKXgUxKc13bGd_hTILc4Nm_EcmzJZOQBew1KLuUkYAvJLo0j45HfJKUalPtmmWOnQSCy9Z95atNJRFJQpaoZzzQU6EpNXLpIBBEHHrtgKBgELUy0pdMFfJct=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo5rSJW0WDUAmdml0kOQwKeLoQ4apuSxPpdcr22z6Cn2pp3q1YZD-4JeR7GyUmJeEpDKXgUxKc13bGd_hTILc4Nm_EcmzJZOQBew1KLuUkYAvJLo0j45HfJKUalPtmmWOnQSCy9Z95atNJRFJQpaoZzzQU6EpNXLpIBBEHHrtgKBgELUy0pdMFfJct=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a mix of <strong>Die Cut Ephemera</strong> and <strong>Accessory Stickers</strong> as the basis of my embellishment clusters. I also used a mix of stars that were fussy cut from the <strong><em>Nebula</em></strong> paper. These pieces all tied in with the stars from the mood board. I added foam tape under some of the pieces for dimension.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWFZQjKPUJqKyXY1bnoRzPZcTrMmIeqG0K0UL5gpPLMIKKFPy6MUVxRkDrIIuAGqvyIZD2EGR9jR-GDHwiJTVBrG2K_XNeS_54qZx3qPAHlW9awqHBlkH2mzV1ePbi_ag2sT1o6kUCqMUMSHaBrvOX1PV9BJP8_3TLP_UoHHpx_S9HCAB9JGaw8jA7=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWFZQjKPUJqKyXY1bnoRzPZcTrMmIeqG0K0UL5gpPLMIKKFPy6MUVxRkDrIIuAGqvyIZD2EGR9jR-GDHwiJTVBrG2K_XNeS_54qZx3qPAHlW9awqHBlkH2mzV1ePbi_ag2sT1o6kUCqMUMSHaBrvOX1PV9BJP8_3TLP_UoHHpx_S9HCAB9JGaw8jA7=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used words from the <strong>Die Cut Titles</strong> pack for my page title. These were also raised up from the background using foam tape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiSDAA_tmowEVPA-wd11FtpaV_RJs_sD_6KPjkdh4nPnHIcUrBu9INwHWrp1rJxYeRdvaV4QPqt_YLZQ8iZ1kZ0nOuIo_16qA-qOA7khkLH5Y45N5MJ3II89iyZGgfZ7HZAQbL4bNkhr4ZiNT_KgImLsT_rRIhIn1EdErahUKLzBjocpKaULFmjpZl=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiSDAA_tmowEVPA-wd11FtpaV_RJs_sD_6KPjkdh4nPnHIcUrBu9INwHWrp1rJxYeRdvaV4QPqt_YLZQ8iZ1kZ0nOuIo_16qA-qOA7khkLH5Y45N5MJ3II89iyZGgfZ7HZAQbL4bNkhr4ZiNT_KgImLsT_rRIhIn1EdErahUKLzBjocpKaULFmjpZl=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p>I added three small buttons from the <strong>Wood Buttons</strong> pack and then scattered some of the amazing (my fave!) <strong>Puffy Stickers</strong> around the page to finish off.</p><p>If you would like to see how this layout came together, or want more details, you can watch my process video below:</p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IA9vbwKX1Bc" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p>That's all from me today, I hope I have inspired you to play along with this month's Cocoa Vanilla Studio challenge. There is a $25 store voucher up for grabs for one randomly chosen winner, and you can enter via the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Community group <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CocoaVanillaStudioCommunity" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong></p><p>Until next time, happy scrapping! X</p></div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-62006107222828561112022-03-04T08:00:00.008+10:002022-03-04T08:00:00.240+10:00Minecraft Lego | January 2022 Hip Kit<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibduz6jCRO571QA6ennT-8AyjjPtPaS7V9Wp1t7s4hPXRpYhra5374nh6xAANP9jukOmKbFzKaPDXiEhpbVudN7Kfpyinu8zDLqRMJP7u-KEHg7J-jtj4iaIHu3gd6WSi_Nvl5nvDvJYikr7Ci51sNIWIAPWL9HNbA0_glXc4OgWW4nUHVtBXrTG3b=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibduz6jCRO571QA6ennT-8AyjjPtPaS7V9Wp1t7s4hPXRpYhra5374nh6xAANP9jukOmKbFzKaPDXiEhpbVudN7Kfpyinu8zDLqRMJP7u-KEHg7J-jtj4iaIHu3gd6WSi_Nvl5nvDvJYikr7Ci51sNIWIAPWL9HNbA0_glXc4OgWW4nUHVtBXrTG3b=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone! So excited to be sharing another new layout with you today, and this one is using the <b>January 2022 Hip Kit</b>. This kit features a <a href="https://www.hipkitclub.net/" target="_blank"><b>Hip Kit Club</b></a> exclusive collection called 'Kaleidoscope' and it is really pretty! (If you want to see exactly what is in the kit, you can watch my unboxing video <a href="https://youtu.be/F5X5qA8gZ3I" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is my layout...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgc2fNxDbW3B06Ws-75FoIGfJgqYvp33irgRz4burMAYOhZKOE-TVndJYlYoQoKIRTPmCqo10m7_z90N2EUcnQIhRSjPtLDXRlYWgm-OEyXNLAAEdhyUzLtYLiP4myZVWasXZk8Aa0VfCRw5Cn10C6UffWLjOyUdCvcCOdBwd6rPlp5EphBAPdkg_Nf=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgc2fNxDbW3B06Ws-75FoIGfJgqYvp33irgRz4burMAYOhZKOE-TVndJYlYoQoKIRTPmCqo10m7_z90N2EUcnQIhRSjPtLDXRlYWgm-OEyXNLAAEdhyUzLtYLiP4myZVWasXZk8Aa0VfCRw5Cn10C6UffWLjOyUdCvcCOdBwd6rPlp5EphBAPdkg_Nf=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For this page, I was documenting some photos of one of my boys with his Minecraft Lego. He was so excited to get this as it combines two of his favourite things. One of his other favourite things at the moment is the colour pink, so I wanted to make sure I got plenty of pink on this page for him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqgQ59AhjcWixNFH89DPxU4ooDAgoLoBeV84mnrHI1pmGyET9ysUk7bsMPHw51hlxdC3lxSnMT31jMo5Mp-hcZDCeONpQkPz5XWalm7gHyOk7X_HxVxDC6w3pXbjLVOugvp_vEW4FgaWLQ01-ORyYsPJIOyJ7amlk5zMjMA0vd76pHMcDm9dlVg5Sv=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqgQ59AhjcWixNFH89DPxU4ooDAgoLoBeV84mnrHI1pmGyET9ysUk7bsMPHw51hlxdC3lxSnMT31jMo5Mp-hcZDCeONpQkPz5XWalm7gHyOk7X_HxVxDC6w3pXbjLVOugvp_vEW4FgaWLQ01-ORyYsPJIOyJ7amlk5zMjMA0vd76pHMcDm9dlVg5Sv=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My mixed media background was created using acrylic paint applied with a brayer over plain white cardstock. The white dots are splatters of <b>Dylusions</b> ink spray.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I challenged myself to use only one patterned paper from the kit and chose this one with a bold striped pattern. I fussy cut part of the pattern and that formed the base for the design of this page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfTYn7CwzXrsO1plsutxV44dehCsTBtAaPurzgzL0MuMXn-Zv6QQurximXPQs34g4LBp-i4EXCosHX0DRpHiGOHaLVn0zXjwfVDtWPwLGFneXTnLQCs9hCsT0bLq4prYaPPV_ajkLUDG2UjEClghmdupS7sWIURGz5bvcsnsTx0e29uGpXjtXAEU3u=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfTYn7CwzXrsO1plsutxV44dehCsTBtAaPurzgzL0MuMXn-Zv6QQurximXPQs34g4LBp-i4EXCosHX0DRpHiGOHaLVn0zXjwfVDtWPwLGFneXTnLQCs9hCsT0bLq4prYaPPV_ajkLUDG2UjEClghmdupS7sWIURGz5bvcsnsTx0e29uGpXjtXAEU3u=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a mix of the exclusive <b>Hip Kit</b> 'Kaleidoscope' embellishments from the kit including faux wood veneer chipboard stickers; die cut ephemera and chipboard stickers. I also added a few items from my stash, as I had gathered together a selection of coordinating pieces prior to starting my page. These included a Charms Creations arrow, paint sample card and enamel dots, amongst others.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioT2ZFkBuXRxySxerMKlgliRZWe1cHobhDCMp14l92_9jY8ss7Vi4h30uh4uGGw1-JIYAYBF_UJMwc7brzg2Be81Mh8tY03ApNhEpXTwFfbKWYpzG4UVtzTeocn_9yZCKHMPmgSWIA3AYCEwASqCNQOAqOcJp929_hW5SWwJFrbW3ejEnCSfT6_6ZT=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioT2ZFkBuXRxySxerMKlgliRZWe1cHobhDCMp14l92_9jY8ss7Vi4h30uh4uGGw1-JIYAYBF_UJMwc7brzg2Be81Mh8tY03ApNhEpXTwFfbKWYpzG4UVtzTeocn_9yZCKHMPmgSWIA3AYCEwASqCNQOAqOcJp929_hW5SWwJFrbW3ejEnCSfT6_6ZT=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love mixed font titles, so I chose some small <b>Pinkfresh Studio</b> alpha stickers to mix with the larger puffy geo print alphas from the kit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI2HWkjgqYcbky9xSCWOYrFoFa5UaNjilYviaXny6BIm1msol60roros_n3dMabVfEQOd_mU-YS9vgUKSDm13RDsgZgIRiMfh5PVZm56YSsZDBKuNc8bd15gRMmnC_1vOJggmZIvTN1jdBDXA5yHHM8eo2J9fHXvqhKdfSdXBbU3ClMAl6SyIwGOOv=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI2HWkjgqYcbky9xSCWOYrFoFa5UaNjilYviaXny6BIm1msol60roros_n3dMabVfEQOd_mU-YS9vgUKSDm13RDsgZgIRiMfh5PVZm56YSsZDBKuNc8bd15gRMmnC_1vOJggmZIvTN1jdBDXA5yHHM8eo2J9fHXvqhKdfSdXBbU3ClMAl6SyIwGOOv=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you would like to watch me create this layout and hear me talk more about it, you can watch my process video below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wuJaCI1qfxA" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's all from me today, thanks for stopping by. Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-63276349199526661962022-02-28T09:00:00.009+10:002022-02-28T09:00:00.258+10:00You Got This | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi91ltq9dYJNQmUho0wONS7PpPYegJVdb05FtQZjIGmcpHG2ayHYGzM-QCtD_A4eJPyIR_U6G9Dh07VW3QaeyKITsldl_UNSJ2elAmnL5OckerXbYUUOSSDGRY1kFd9SjmMNHRPsIFQqEgewxBbwmdTjDf4NYiZFBhdAm1pTmGqvLrmHbkNR4DWNicN=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi91ltq9dYJNQmUho0wONS7PpPYegJVdb05FtQZjIGmcpHG2ayHYGzM-QCtD_A4eJPyIR_U6G9Dh07VW3QaeyKITsldl_UNSJ2elAmnL5OckerXbYUUOSSDGRY1kFd9SjmMNHRPsIFQqEgewxBbwmdTjDf4NYiZFBhdAm1pTmGqvLrmHbkNR4DWNicN=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone,</p><p style="text-align: center;">Today I am popping by with a pocket page to share with you. If you have been following along my recent scrappy adventures you will already know I am making an effort to get some extra pocket pages created lately. This one is my latest, and was designed as a companion page for the mixed media layout I shared a week ago using the new <b><a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank">Cocoa Vanilla Studio</a></b> <b>'No Limits' collection</b>. This page documents more of the details about the day my boys went and got their COVID vaccine.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Here's a reminder of my layout...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdEAdUIGWQfHdwWXwdzYlYMWcYbwqngKRf70GI1nWGr2TKCaKZEXrAFwSXJNRjyfMtWPZfGFGHuv6m_b5MG1pYu1B84Yajj9V-e_Yqm1dHImpj1aOZo_9Q2PF3U17FsbVKmMIf2bRrkKmKYO1SbH4oPdEBd5eDQw0etTOkl_-W9Bq3FcgZNmi9wY6t=s1057" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdEAdUIGWQfHdwWXwdzYlYMWcYbwqngKRf70GI1nWGr2TKCaKZEXrAFwSXJNRjyfMtWPZfGFGHuv6m_b5MG1pYu1B84Yajj9V-e_Yqm1dHImpj1aOZo_9Q2PF3U17FsbVKmMIf2bRrkKmKYO1SbH4oPdEBd5eDQw0etTOkl_-W9Bq3FcgZNmi9wY6t=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And this is the pocket page that will sit alongside it in my album...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGLKeVXn9fZybgofxW-ZRfx6a9aaRvCVjZVGgfpLxSdbkimV_sntcdZCIQAD7UwLS3VbReb-KiLxJ3az8ZQ2kHOT2rF-PusOGRzuMS1yAMOLTje3nhwt7Mc_vlXjQ8OZDvHKGbvL_FgqleizwQJ_EKbOGDZ9b6ANmc9IR7ThFerPO6pUv5jswBTA1-=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGLKeVXn9fZybgofxW-ZRfx6a9aaRvCVjZVGgfpLxSdbkimV_sntcdZCIQAD7UwLS3VbReb-KiLxJ3az8ZQ2kHOT2rF-PusOGRzuMS1yAMOLTje3nhwt7Mc_vlXjQ8OZDvHKGbvL_FgqleizwQJ_EKbOGDZ9b6ANmc9IR7ThFerPO6pUv5jswBTA1-=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a range of items from the <b>'No Limits' collection</b> including pieces of the <i><b>Stardust</b></i> and <i><b>Eclipse</b></i> 12x12" patterned papers and <b>Pocket Cards </b>to fill the pockets where I had no photos placed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6_bTb5-dCs5vfRwxUrZKFh7MtqowvU_l9NnPYB1Pta0JQjep42aK5nTpiSNyr8aDSHeyO22MbOW4Fee1cppWN4f47HB6PiHc3oOBD4IdcdXWGQVkPzQ_JRBwezvQyvMnzpotyarTs0V8E4YyFwQJaBxmH3XVHPjUpOgzdLw2Pre1aPNgYsvj7FUZT=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6_bTb5-dCs5vfRwxUrZKFh7MtqowvU_l9NnPYB1Pta0JQjep42aK5nTpiSNyr8aDSHeyO22MbOW4Fee1cppWN4f47HB6PiHc3oOBD4IdcdXWGQVkPzQ_JRBwezvQyvMnzpotyarTs0V8E4YyFwQJaBxmH3XVHPjUpOgzdLw2Pre1aPNgYsvj7FUZT=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">From the embellishment range I used a number of pieces from the <b>Die Cut Ephemera</b> pack and <b>Accessory Stickers </b>sheet. The title was created using words from the <b>Die Cut Titles</b> pack.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCVByk_T8gJhFtjLWCmapOvZs01KL_mYUlte-vVcuP0gmv5LASW3Pw_ICq8fHkyyI8Azhhkt0n4Ns_CkeIDxfyuxQpmypZwuRQzDzyIBCWRIgO35-Xx16D68mln9W4AkKzrkTsUSLeyaRySZsJsFlqBQrZBBKOcsv2HZ0xGpxYDLlJt6dzDx_CYgxm=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCVByk_T8gJhFtjLWCmapOvZs01KL_mYUlte-vVcuP0gmv5LASW3Pw_ICq8fHkyyI8Azhhkt0n4Ns_CkeIDxfyuxQpmypZwuRQzDzyIBCWRIgO35-Xx16D68mln9W4AkKzrkTsUSLeyaRySZsJsFlqBQrZBBKOcsv2HZ0xGpxYDLlJt6dzDx_CYgxm=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a mix of both handwritten and typed journalling, which included typing directly onto one of the pocket cards and also some strip journalling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhV78drpiimkPRuNfggIQtMo7Km0NJJlAzUnsozXvcDbskx1ULPjcVt8ppHiw_tfcxoR93XEXp3zVtmMbT15ApMnGFrkDacKcnCne0bNxdBfPUnKknDXhEsIqydCyWo7jHOqD9eH7ASY1F54_MJCxvk5ayNHdSQPD7qUbMty7yVUXvRGLo-_Xl601up=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhV78drpiimkPRuNfggIQtMo7Km0NJJlAzUnsozXvcDbskx1ULPjcVt8ppHiw_tfcxoR93XEXp3zVtmMbT15ApMnGFrkDacKcnCne0bNxdBfPUnKknDXhEsIqydCyWo7jHOqD9eH7ASY1F54_MJCxvk5ayNHdSQPD7qUbMty7yVUXvRGLo-_Xl601up=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although this collection features some space themed imagery, it is by no means a fully themed collection. There are so many bright, fun elements in the range that could be used for almost anything. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Due to a request from one of my lovely friends, I have created a pocket page process video so you can see my method when I put these pages together. I've also got a couple of tips in there that you might find helpful if you are interested in this style of memory keeping. If you would like to see more pocket page process videos, please let me know in the comments section here or over on my video.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Watch my process video here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Ti92JunpdQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you've found this post interesting today. If you have another sort of project you would like to see me tackle, or something you would like to see me use, please hit me up with your suggestions because I love a challenge!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-25259246148070811152022-02-24T08:00:00.001+10:002022-02-24T08:00:00.221+10:00Summer Fun | August 2021 Hip Kit<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwgwdjg-4CRs8tVHGrCt4cKP3-u7uqZRs-ZXthB9BjSsvmo9nf785CRLSOaAv4i3BrA-ki3zM060qb6Bwio71-_CwZ7b9Ey_TtVmSxwGLdZ_oOPgdDNWSzyiB2OfTnHMcY6mfhQ6B9k421T9WRJO4N4Uv47q04nmsNxMUW0sg3E4d0Jq-83IUjp6oh=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwgwdjg-4CRs8tVHGrCt4cKP3-u7uqZRs-ZXthB9BjSsvmo9nf785CRLSOaAv4i3BrA-ki3zM060qb6Bwio71-_CwZ7b9Ey_TtVmSxwGLdZ_oOPgdDNWSzyiB2OfTnHMcY6mfhQ6B9k421T9WRJO4N4Uv47q04nmsNxMUW0sg3E4d0Jq-83IUjp6oh=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone! Today I am here to share a new layout I created using my August 2021 Hip Kit from <a href="https://www.hipkitclub.net/" target="_blank"><b>Hip Kit Club</b></a>. This mixed media page features the main scrapbook kit combined with acrylic paint, a <b>Distress Oxide</b>, modelling paste and some stamping too. I also added a few small items from my stash - tissue paper, sequins, gauze, some phrase stickers, a flair button and a <a href="https://charmscreations.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><b>Charms Creations</b></a> heart. (Yay for a bit of stash-busting!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz2EZAbAVAoGdk4tRrmT80HW56efkN5K0OBWJeGqitrw_k-KATQxDG4HdHfVLbP-gZnvNZD-O4awerXb7ML8au3Obe0tEmgxWwSkvt6F97IU56sI9Wu44CiytGkWucAAl_6kyqwrt6R-ZXRQ74_mzG42zyyD6V3Y1Xo18lGlGINyp3sCAsFCTK-rBd=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz2EZAbAVAoGdk4tRrmT80HW56efkN5K0OBWJeGqitrw_k-KATQxDG4HdHfVLbP-gZnvNZD-O4awerXb7ML8au3Obe0tEmgxWwSkvt6F97IU56sI9Wu44CiytGkWucAAl_6kyqwrt6R-ZXRQ74_mzG42zyyD6V3Y1Xo18lGlGINyp3sCAsFCTK-rBd=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My inspiration for this layout was the <b>Simple Stories</b> 'Sunkissed' ephemera pack from the kit which is summer themed, and full of vibrant colours. I chose the photo of my daughter in the pool to go with it and also one of the subscriber exclusive <b>Hip Kit Club</b> cut files too. The cut file is called <i>Target</i> and was released alongside this kit in August 2021. For something different, I decided to cut it from a dark blue coloured cardstock (yay for more stash-busting!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFcqs6aY1CL0WiLNLSE8r1XGz4sWm6btzDBOoNzHoXs0OyQr6XsHjymM11CMUMzct2HWJ1o9yYygpyhacAPvJ3wwCy9WMPbtPgs8TnyNEIJxJlsIKF5HcGDG-l_HyNf-MgstY0qTkEWSpD1JDmECdvOj6081maM2zFEUOYyB6rpT_fiUR5J1ALRnWq=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFcqs6aY1CL0WiLNLSE8r1XGz4sWm6btzDBOoNzHoXs0OyQr6XsHjymM11CMUMzct2HWJ1o9yYygpyhacAPvJ3wwCy9WMPbtPgs8TnyNEIJxJlsIKF5HcGDG-l_HyNf-MgstY0qTkEWSpD1JDmECdvOj6081maM2zFEUOYyB6rpT_fiUR5J1ALRnWq=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My background was created using a mix of <i>Salvaged Patina </i>and <i>Salty Ocean </i>Distress Oxides and a piece of kitchen sponge. This technique was inspired by fellow <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a> DT member Josefine van der Hoeven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidwW3FD7Ie157W0ySanDRXEjmlDAM-j33sZJ9q8C4yAjx2hQKgyUbyZUPyW-Z38WkiGP9Va-JJeucAuy_kVN1c19lJJng7zTXawizjXjsQSwNTF6gTfyelg7nw3sb_cS3AVyc-v01BbgmiCxjwkl3prt86Yr7pSJS2ttBs78-ojyKptrbGYquB1n11=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidwW3FD7Ie157W0ySanDRXEjmlDAM-j33sZJ9q8C4yAjx2hQKgyUbyZUPyW-Z38WkiGP9Va-JJeucAuy_kVN1c19lJJng7zTXawizjXjsQSwNTF6gTfyelg7nw3sb_cS3AVyc-v01BbgmiCxjwkl3prt86Yr7pSJS2ttBs78-ojyKptrbGYquB1n11=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used papers from the kit to create layers under my photo, and I also fussy cut a few flowers from one of the <b>Vicki Boutin</b> papers. I included quite a few pieces from the ephemera pack, including the title piece. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJzc4PQwybugn_RiUay-XcCPhEKtgi1M4ej5dNVsTTAWVQ4P4p4rRABbwvOsx3Jg1saY2Eh9TLZOi_BNkE_emKLP9pyxpZOxURQVaQG5T0e5FeTDjgoBRMLp3kStvyxY4i0XEgAnHbmS21NuisJpiSyA6BJP8tOqkjSg3GrPOsWiY2SC9PMi5m1R90=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJzc4PQwybugn_RiUay-XcCPhEKtgi1M4ej5dNVsTTAWVQ4P4p4rRABbwvOsx3Jg1saY2Eh9TLZOi_BNkE_emKLP9pyxpZOxURQVaQG5T0e5FeTDjgoBRMLp3kStvyxY4i0XEgAnHbmS21NuisJpiSyA6BJP8tOqkjSg3GrPOsWiY2SC9PMi5m1R90=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sequins provided a nice shimmery touch and went well with the water theme of the page. I attached them using tacky glue in my fineline bottle. I also added handwritten journalling with a felt pen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you would like more details about this page, or to see how I put it together, you can watch my process video here:</div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G8loYrcJ56o" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's all from me today, I'll be back with another project soon. Until then, happy scrapping! X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-39220261293370311742022-02-21T12:30:00.001+10:002022-02-21T12:30:00.226+10:00You're the Best | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUPVKJzPTHXAENNXHZVdjrJz0XEPj4BAzcJBOq7ZuP2AqRzkRQ-dRD2JTafIzMU63LH4BMaRzZ7QOBAHNf0Rhan63LN5huS8rX_JrqmwQK-MAAZyLSeX_PMywsJLTW1ecwPrbS2axuA4Y5XhzyljC38YcjGB4LoS_vo_xPJj5kKP8eUSlo9Llo_AsL=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUPVKJzPTHXAENNXHZVdjrJz0XEPj4BAzcJBOq7ZuP2AqRzkRQ-dRD2JTafIzMU63LH4BMaRzZ7QOBAHNf0Rhan63LN5huS8rX_JrqmwQK-MAAZyLSeX_PMywsJLTW1ecwPrbS2axuA4Y5XhzyljC38YcjGB4LoS_vo_xPJj5kKP8eUSlo9Llo_AsL=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, popping in today to share my very first project using the brand new <strong>'No Limits' collection </strong>from <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a>. You know I am a passionate boy scrapper, so I can't tell you how excited I was to receive this new collection! There is no arguing that Zoe does THE BEST boy collections and this one is no exception. Besides the awesome colour palette which includes blues, greens, orange, and even a pop of red; it also features some fabulous bold patterns and a bit of space themed imagery. (Not enough that I would necessarily consider this an entirely "themed" collection though, as it could be used for all sorts of creations.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p>For my first project I decided to create a 12x12" mixed media layout, combining the collection with Distress Oxide, acrylic paint, modelling paste with a stencil and also some stamping.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_KBEJ6QnmjwS223ggUetMN2nLnvOe2ZLt1Xs9YbUSilR-i5HRBjJIM_u8kSuA5-arZiDo71vlV0YWYGdvmC5vpj3-q3lK2TBmvW-GgV6-59mEJ4B6vVSXfG2T__KhhJo38UeXwOad9_MmVTgBGywcMduwLX4UtNLJS1OsHqtJTNKezsPB0XdjolUm=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_KBEJ6QnmjwS223ggUetMN2nLnvOe2ZLt1Xs9YbUSilR-i5HRBjJIM_u8kSuA5-arZiDo71vlV0YWYGdvmC5vpj3-q3lK2TBmvW-GgV6-59mEJ4B6vVSXfG2T__KhhJo38UeXwOad9_MmVTgBGywcMduwLX4UtNLJS1OsHqtJTNKezsPB0XdjolUm=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see that this layout contains many layers - from the mediums on the background, right through to multiple paper layers, texture from frayed gauze and an assortment of embellishments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF8LN7xxWp4wAR8Z3AOPCgygrwThg3nQRm30dcCnBnM4PfUPwLEtmz3RgNt-uAYpW5380fBUGdp0CBbNAo21S799I2UBFndcaKFTjywf2MEiSBF5QaTE4XdMPQKQMyYm_pykaCtFQ5dSeex2TePve59kBTe6cctcsjVLPn1pcoySXwIivDQMeFoQG0=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF8LN7xxWp4wAR8Z3AOPCgygrwThg3nQRm30dcCnBnM4PfUPwLEtmz3RgNt-uAYpW5380fBUGdp0CBbNAo21S799I2UBFndcaKFTjywf2MEiSBF5QaTE4XdMPQKQMyYm_pykaCtFQ5dSeex2TePve59kBTe6cctcsjVLPn1pcoySXwIivDQMeFoQG0=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The B side of the <em><strong>Orbit</strong></em> paper (which just might be my favourite pattern from this collection) was what I chose for my page border, and I also used the same print from the <strong>A5 Paper Stack </strong>to mat my photo with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH8ZXBSC9JIX3k4Xo-xM_qu2tXw2G8t8ueYWqBZIX2tbMKojXNhbhoypgt3U8ZkE3C5rd3_ftZPHy-ZCk3optdOYTQCnZ9xU5SDwRSM_YhyZmP8mPjSbYobiE99qq4Iuhf_RfYHikIdt45WLE0HpFfcuTxer-rys8gabHwu88NgEHRiaC8xsDoApJC=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH8ZXBSC9JIX3k4Xo-xM_qu2tXw2G8t8ueYWqBZIX2tbMKojXNhbhoypgt3U8ZkE3C5rd3_ftZPHy-ZCk3optdOYTQCnZ9xU5SDwRSM_YhyZmP8mPjSbYobiE99qq4Iuhf_RfYHikIdt45WLE0HpFfcuTxer-rys8gabHwu88NgEHRiaC8xsDoApJC=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Torn pieces of the <em><strong>Stardust</strong> </em>and <em><strong>Spark</strong></em> papers were used to define the focal area of my page and add texture. A banner piece from the <strong>Chipboard Sticker</strong> sheet added the sentiment to the bottom of my photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicY82TYA99JX7zSwaBQF45yhZooDdLh69NAS7t2tpftOoDY6He4zODp_SCS1Uw6UfUAkVdanqVv3HwXWiGC0J5wmbD663dA6YNAz6W1iAkqDjObN7Zzh-1XKCgp33_EelPqSWoAysvT5En9bxcbseClcoAbn-BsCFd6yOYA2o-dbOI3dEm3K3dwJeo=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicY82TYA99JX7zSwaBQF45yhZooDdLh69NAS7t2tpftOoDY6He4zODp_SCS1Uw6UfUAkVdanqVv3HwXWiGC0J5wmbD663dA6YNAz6W1iAkqDjObN7Zzh-1XKCgp33_EelPqSWoAysvT5En9bxcbseClcoAbn-BsCFd6yOYA2o-dbOI3dEm3K3dwJeo=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Die Cut Ephemera</strong> and <strong>Accessory Stickers</strong> always make it easy to embellish a layout. The <strong>'No Limits'</strong> ephemera pack contains 64 pieces, providing plenty of choices; and the sticker sheet contains a great mix of phrases, icons, labels, etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_6HKOFHRY4bpO03crhgbxGp1r7Ni7kDcuLwpdEZ0hM0GOansL5vVruN3fpL6NI21Sk0H1UQK90lOHqSpVOQsJ2Uy-3mbC-r__00I36r8DrkWdk9tM0l-rP-NryJu8IVS29mvaX_9HSog0kvWSR1Iy8ptkZ9E4pOzPENwX2iKobOYY1jBNow-5w6hP=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_6HKOFHRY4bpO03crhgbxGp1r7Ni7kDcuLwpdEZ0hM0GOansL5vVruN3fpL6NI21Sk0H1UQK90lOHqSpVOQsJ2Uy-3mbC-r__00I36r8DrkWdk9tM0l-rP-NryJu8IVS29mvaX_9HSog0kvWSR1Iy8ptkZ9E4pOzPENwX2iKobOYY1jBNow-5w6hP=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p>The <strong>Puffy Stickers</strong> (definitely my most favourite item from this collection - I need 1000 of these!) and <strong>Wood Buttons </strong>are both great embellishments for adding extra small details and subtle texture to the page.</p><p>You can see exactly how I put this layout together and hear me talk about it in more detail in my process video:</p></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N70OD8QPmfQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by today. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them here in the comments or over on my video.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-44632185564651708772022-02-08T11:00:00.023+10:002022-02-08T11:14:07.603+10:00Home | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8CdmumgG9x1lcSQWv9pPKz2xxdC7YnGT6IoY7ip0bPgHm_zDQizI-sI_lY_nciUVMVXE6l4ag7YfSFpr4mPez9XGtTa_DtOX7wqHE7Iyu86p28hAylupQuHcBoxzd_SBS3vk69_QGQQ7BapOQBqUmOgrbVmTvAZU1CAZLvENGmKTiFs0uAaQqu81Z=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8CdmumgG9x1lcSQWv9pPKz2xxdC7YnGT6IoY7ip0bPgHm_zDQizI-sI_lY_nciUVMVXE6l4ag7YfSFpr4mPez9XGtTa_DtOX7wqHE7Iyu86p28hAylupQuHcBoxzd_SBS3vk69_QGQQ7BapOQBqUmOgrbVmTvAZU1CAZLvENGmKTiFs0uAaQqu81Z=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, today I am sharing my latest <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a> design team project with you.</p><p style="text-align: center;">This week we are doing a scraplift theme with a twist, as the team have been tasked with scraplifting ourselves! I have to admit, it was a great excuse to look back over some of my Cocoa Vanilla projects from years gone by, but the task of choosing one was a bit like choosing a favourite child. In the end I decided on a layout from back in November 2018. It was created for the “Throwback Thursday” feature and I used the <b>‘Life is Beautiful’ collection</b>, which was actually released back in Cocoa Vanilla’s first year back in 2015. This collection remains one of my all-time faves, and I still have some of it lovingly hoarded in my stash.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Here is my original layout…</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF22eXkpERaALZdmGjVAUW2mf8AYeVgJCDhK4mXHCym6Td5vj2siOceWdjwM0N0jUVyRgavA3-h75RbyooCV8X_Lt6ZZFgpehuqqDJCZkgKfxCDGjlmB9toaYN2FfHrp6NKGu4vPoQxLQR6osPBBQQyLwO5bXAx8P1a15m51DXU-VSjlJe6Y_LzeM4=s1057" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF22eXkpERaALZdmGjVAUW2mf8AYeVgJCDhK4mXHCym6Td5vj2siOceWdjwM0N0jUVyRgavA3-h75RbyooCV8X_Lt6ZZFgpehuqqDJCZkgKfxCDGjlmB9toaYN2FfHrp6NKGu4vPoQxLQR6osPBBQQyLwO5bXAx8P1a15m51DXU-VSjlJe6Y_LzeM4=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For once, I actually scraplifted a layout and stuck pretty much to the original design. This was partly because I wanted to see if it would hold up to the test of time, but it was also because I was sick with COVID and was lacking in mojo and energy. So this scraplift couldn’t have come at a better time for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is my new layout using the gorgeous <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/product-category/these-days/" target="_blank"><b>‘These Days’ collection</b></a>…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjv5WtPpmn1ceiaqxEVp2LwXExWT-vVs-v5Gob2m8wkrv7tRzSh3-hdOG5o8a9vSakwYE_IBEhPFdUepiFN5Yv47Ixa3UW7nGDQuCbfNWwwqGa_qvzJZxpEklv6_V16HnU2PXnsRkUWeIUl6nT9QmUfFxXH-hRtVnXQ3J3UN230SUelKja5zC7Qn-NW=s1057" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjv5WtPpmn1ceiaqxEVp2LwXExWT-vVs-v5Gob2m8wkrv7tRzSh3-hdOG5o8a9vSakwYE_IBEhPFdUepiFN5Yv47Ixa3UW7nGDQuCbfNWwwqGa_qvzJZxpEklv6_V16HnU2PXnsRkUWeIUl6nT9QmUfFxXH-hRtVnXQ3J3UN230SUelKja5zC7Qn-NW=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, I stuck very closely to my original design. I chose to document a photo of myself and my family in front of our new house that we recently purchased, and I knew this collection would be perfect for it. In particular, it was the <b><i>Neighbourhood</i></b> paper with all the sweet little houses that I had in mind. I combined this with the spotty print of the <i><b>Take Flight</b></i> paper and some strips of the pretty orange leafy pattern of the <b><i>Wall of Fame</i></b> paper as the base of my design. To add texture, I lightly distressed the outer edges of my papers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHWrFtniheIFTUJLqx-SFM88jI0lvnLRsSzt1DN_sFdeYVxZVZKbh_ooELj4YB0eDHuw-4-SNpRcQ-mO1BfJ9VkyK0toKxbhNp4dfzDwAUwcbejsFBFJBO4rbkQIsHVWQFcCWYvZ2Fsrv5qNsK15RAczHncUS1uKKTGxoKBMVAaYgCSLwiuYJms9YX=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHWrFtniheIFTUJLqx-SFM88jI0lvnLRsSzt1DN_sFdeYVxZVZKbh_ooELj4YB0eDHuw-4-SNpRcQ-mO1BfJ9VkyK0toKxbhNp4dfzDwAUwcbejsFBFJBO4rbkQIsHVWQFcCWYvZ2Fsrv5qNsK15RAczHncUS1uKKTGxoKBMVAaYgCSLwiuYJms9YX=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>With papers in place, it was time to start working on the other components. I decided to add two elements that I include on most of my current layouts that were missing from the original page – frayed gauze and a paper doily. I opted for a dark charcoal doily to tie in with the black of my photo, and I layered them on the background before sticking my photo on top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8KYkaF19Aw3D0gllJskhTBXwnVC_WbM8CFbXzL_w_NdGSP2uq1gWQSBXXo5cWe7ok9VTGgwSdF5qGKkjNnjw3wnexahB5ieXkY83tK4q0W7OCl2BgnoOgSbwjql-zS8iHpbdzZygBuxYAmL2sdtRM8mfubeckaaspsERQC3d4k_lzktjKCKGlRApb=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8KYkaF19Aw3D0gllJskhTBXwnVC_WbM8CFbXzL_w_NdGSP2uq1gWQSBXXo5cWe7ok9VTGgwSdF5qGKkjNnjw3wnexahB5ieXkY83tK4q0W7OCl2BgnoOgSbwjql-zS8iHpbdzZygBuxYAmL2sdtRM8mfubeckaaspsERQC3d4k_lzktjKCKGlRApb=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alongside my photo, I added the no place like home 3×4″ card from the <b>Pocket Cards</b> pack; whilst the oh happy day quote along the bottom edge of the photo was from the cut apart <b><i>The Good Life</i></b> paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilILpuaBwfNtJA9_TrIW_k9tMNn0WSNVDVT0lZ9nqCMhAWmSGdiLzf2hTIyjWME1uTapfM4a9g8rVKNHSMco-eqLAXQatOw0EBGyFdMVi0K-VxlcCa-qvEJlA-XiYh2bLAzNrYmmjI14AXphpyB3YyxBUxOVkZaDnTaNaY8r39beBw0sgqREpPuEH1=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilILpuaBwfNtJA9_TrIW_k9tMNn0WSNVDVT0lZ9nqCMhAWmSGdiLzf2hTIyjWME1uTapfM4a9g8rVKNHSMco-eqLAXQatOw0EBGyFdMVi0K-VxlcCa-qvEJlA-XiYh2bLAzNrYmmjI14AXphpyB3YyxBUxOVkZaDnTaNaY8r39beBw0sgqREpPuEH1=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used pieces from the <b>Floral Ephemera</b> pack as the basis for my embellishment and title clusters. I added foam tape behind some of the flowers as I layered them, and I also bent the petals up away from the page to add dimension. In the cluster around the bottom left corner of my photo I added one of the <b>Wood Epoxy Buttons</b> to mimic the flair button from the original layout.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaRQ24qS4nvx60Qz6mcblWP98FnbrvtNJvkEx47Bga73OsA9sCpUBIN269SNTj3wgeNZ0CunVrwkzB2mCR1O9gf_6O2hbfXzxi4j0EC3SXNsVmCZtqwxAwKOEF9ewW31_TnsEM_d_lKwthG87BH_S9-VpdrzjZEiW0ppT7GUL2PgBCFGe5u3w1C9on=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaRQ24qS4nvx60Qz6mcblWP98FnbrvtNJvkEx47Bga73OsA9sCpUBIN269SNTj3wgeNZ0CunVrwkzB2mCR1O9gf_6O2hbfXzxi4j0EC3SXNsVmCZtqwxAwKOEF9ewW31_TnsEM_d_lKwthG87BH_S9-VpdrzjZEiW0ppT7GUL2PgBCFGe5u3w1C9on=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the title cluster above my photo, I used the word home from the <b>Foam Title Stickers</b>, flowers from the <b>Floral Ephemera</b> pack and the small sweet flag from the <b>Die Cut Ephemera </b>pack. Being the butterfly lover I am, and also as a nod to all the butterflies on my original page, I couldn’t resist adding one of the butterflies (also from the ephemera pack).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A few finishing touches included a label from the <b>Accessory Sticker</b> sheet for my journalling and the date; small hearts from the <b>Puffy Stickers</b> pack added to my photo; and some small splatters of black ink around the page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you would like to see exactly how this page came together, you can watch my process video here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVTJem0V0CY" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That's all from me today, thanks for stopping by. Let me know in the comments (either here, on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sue.plumb.designs" target="_blank"><b>Facebook page</b></a>, or on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMb-eknbyi-Gbe-bbJXGwjw" target="_blank"><b>YouTube channel</b></a>) if there is anything you would like to see from me - such as a specific product you would like to see me use or a technique you would like to see me do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div></div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-31715313644774324572022-01-29T08:00:00.001+10:002022-01-29T08:00:00.236+10:00Hello Hair | August 2021 Hip Kit<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWzxWqr5FvwdJok8lOJRmVpC98gRUd7WJjlbSt5XpugoiiR0RJl4yhxJRAZt_z1r28m9BJHJPPg74u1g8PPQd4p_wC0mt8m4rYZlAJU0R55hSJ1AN2ITh0-KpqpaAerqapfjo6_MO6ForATyerl3qPk1abmWTerc20-6NkjDaRnJZZECMT416VMFIv=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWzxWqr5FvwdJok8lOJRmVpC98gRUd7WJjlbSt5XpugoiiR0RJl4yhxJRAZt_z1r28m9BJHJPPg74u1g8PPQd4p_wC0mt8m4rYZlAJU0R55hSJ1AN2ITh0-KpqpaAerqapfjo6_MO6ForATyerl3qPk1abmWTerc20-6NkjDaRnJZZECMT416VMFIv=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've got a fun mixed media layout to share today that was created just for ME! If you have been around for a while you would already know that mid last year I took the plunge and subscribed to <a href="https://www.hipkitclub.net/" target="_blank"><b>Hip Kit Club</b></a>'s monthly scrapbook kit. Unfortunately, not long after that I had to pack all my craft supplies away and move house, and I haven't really had a chance to play with my kits since. So it was high time that I crack one open and get some creating done! I chose the August kit, which was a bright, fun kit full of a mix of different brands. I chose to document a series of photos of myself after a visit to the hairdresser last year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjW4XrZ-iQmcaqgk9NQWou5aPpDG4VuT4Ss5L-K0fNhRT8q4nj3L9VuVQ-f-S-EgViOruAvA87d-ASJ9W4tUTc3K1Tn4mxCnk-XhXjM1dihYIokEsDu6TgD-pKRcEWTsngTTYfMzM3BhqBvePFYBrjfve3g-R49KU_H12jxR77LWwRcsGrmOh6DK5T=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjW4XrZ-iQmcaqgk9NQWou5aPpDG4VuT4Ss5L-K0fNhRT8q4nj3L9VuVQ-f-S-EgViOruAvA87d-ASJ9W4tUTc3K1Tn4mxCnk-XhXjM1dihYIokEsDu6TgD-pKRcEWTsngTTYfMzM3BhqBvePFYBrjfve3g-R49KU_H12jxR77LWwRcsGrmOh6DK5T=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I started my layout with a sheet of 300gsm cardstock and <b>Mont Marte</b> Dimension paint in Paynes Grey. I used my favourite Number 4 brush and the dry brush technique to add some background colour to the page. I then used floral stencil from <b>StencilGirl</b> (<i><a href="https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Rose-Bouquet-Jennifer-Evans-p/s588.htm" target="_blank"><b>Rose Bouquet</b></a></i>) and <b>BeeArty</b> <i><b>Snow White </b></i><a href="https://beearty.com.au/collections/mixed-media/products/colour-paste" target="_blank">Colour Paste</a> to add some subtle detail over the top of the paint.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSuKIcJe_SW2hwDWqt-JPwGMs5ebiGG5VsB3IqAoOspi6wyylILA_K7dZhxZmH2xS3DuCajhWCgCewL9nH3-RpjZqpddCbU49buX-_fH--VyiR08M6h9dg0yZPQtaB6qBxatNg7ls7J3k7aqxlqH5MAmsRJZa2HYYcHqAEAOjG23n6QACkCAVLFGG8=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSuKIcJe_SW2hwDWqt-JPwGMs5ebiGG5VsB3IqAoOspi6wyylILA_K7dZhxZmH2xS3DuCajhWCgCewL9nH3-RpjZqpddCbU49buX-_fH--VyiR08M6h9dg0yZPQtaB6qBxatNg7ls7J3k7aqxlqH5MAmsRJZa2HYYcHqAEAOjG23n6QACkCAVLFGG8=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, I cut a large piece of one of the <b>Hip Kit</b> exclusive papers, choosing the B side for the beautiful orange colour and subtle pattern. (I always love a B side!) I distressed the edges of the paper using scissors (I was scrapping away from home and didn't have my distress tool with me) and then used my fingernail to ruffle it up a bit more. I used another of the <b>Hip Kit</b> papers featuring a black and white sketchy style floral pattern to add a piece above and below the orange paper. I tore along the edges of each strip to add texture. On top of the papers I added a dark grey paper doily and some frayed gauze and before placing my photos on top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsubl9DPoI8GvH6hCO5J4HudDOWAvd_Ye2GgWLB3DJJrX6THKxLv6ixnZBcDWJgkE8mpG6ijdR262B0ExpOz55AdaQljYpBX1BxmNnrR29c7wRiSRsdA5fgVu_fIIjAl0kuePI3pB56byAOqOuIL7M8NwGKHwc2HYKL3FCLxLAcBC-eEUIcnx7B9B7=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsubl9DPoI8GvH6hCO5J4HudDOWAvd_Ye2GgWLB3DJJrX6THKxLv6ixnZBcDWJgkE8mpG6ijdR262B0ExpOz55AdaQljYpBX1BxmNnrR29c7wRiSRsdA5fgVu_fIIjAl0kuePI3pB56byAOqOuIL7M8NwGKHwc2HYKL3FCLxLAcBC-eEUIcnx7B9B7=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When it came to the embellishments I actually found myself a little challenged. Most of the embellishments were either the wrong colour for the palette I had chosen (I didn't really think it through before I started), or didn't fit with the theme of my page. In the end I chose the <i>Floral Study </i>paper by <b>Vicki Boutin</b>, and fussy cut several flowers from it to use as my main embellishments and tucked them in around my photos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicJYqoupqJItKfySYgu09A46tJhBU-OUyUtkOTu8ezDp0xCoSpmml36i2NqCKMFOqolq_e6iA2fAeyHanxDPs8Hjz4sDVgFU47R28iYvfRr3gSJqU05qrIM2K4Tx2fZ_h0DJXytNCDtE-F3qDt4NLxrMJhADBa1ssVUdC_VR0JfG0UA3dHQrg5UeYE=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicJYqoupqJItKfySYgu09A46tJhBU-OUyUtkOTu8ezDp0xCoSpmml36i2NqCKMFOqolq_e6iA2fAeyHanxDPs8Hjz4sDVgFU47R28iYvfRr3gSJqU05qrIM2K4Tx2fZ_h0DJXytNCDtE-F3qDt4NLxrMJhADBa1ssVUdC_VR0JfG0UA3dHQrg5UeYE=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose the word <i>smile</i> from the <b>Amy Tan </b>Thickers in the kit which matched well with the pops of red from the roses on my jacket. I also found a few small pieces in the <b>Simple Stories</b> ephemera pack that matched with the warm tones I was using and added them to the page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEO4GtvHqt86WXECzUy-Ya5hsRz7BfMVeZovatgN-t-YNEdnyj6x-4d3is0zfQAXH46OghuZy2yiYKOELu-za7AuPLq5-_9FYU1MYGPb-6i8ne_slzaFl-XDALwSeXBHKObVX35mkepquVYMEfENTSUn4iMnLgkUAh3MPpVEzznpZQbEzu8YymW8eB=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEO4GtvHqt86WXECzUy-Ya5hsRz7BfMVeZovatgN-t-YNEdnyj6x-4d3is0zfQAXH46OghuZy2yiYKOELu-za7AuPLq5-_9FYU1MYGPb-6i8ne_slzaFl-XDALwSeXBHKObVX35mkepquVYMEfENTSUn4iMnLgkUAh3MPpVEzznpZQbEzu8YymW8eB=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Luckily, the <b>Simple Stories</b> foam alphas in the kit were the perfect match for the main paper I had chosen, so I used them in my title. I finished off my layout with some of the <b>Prima</b> crystals; handwritten journalling; some stamped phrases; and tiny red splatters using <i>Barn Door</i> <b>Distress Oxide</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overall I was happy with how the layout turned out, but I would probably think more carefully about how my choice of colours / photos will work with the kit before I dive in next time. Oh well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you would like to watch how I put this layout together, I have a video available on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMb-eknbyi-Gbe-bbJXGwjw" target="_blank"><b>my YouTube channel</b></a> here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YVO_VHIX7zQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section of my video, here on my blog post, or connect with me via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sue.plumb.designs" target="_blank"><b>my Facebook page</b></a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-61967738941703849812022-01-21T12:30:00.001+10:002022-01-21T12:30:00.206+10:00Disco Day | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivbAudDAO8VtUF6TFKfcd_Rm8xRAfxBjdYNM5F91bu3ea7EM5JlP42xRjnBw-DHXPDi8JUdOudiBnTXL08exV4djtY8fzkKPz_eo1nqc6qWH5ROMuJY443rh5FZ7jD9BO-7d6FE0dhS5gMgC2SFetgs5sPWgRPdN2A__ryI6s94fgr2H-VfTZQ8Bxc=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivbAudDAO8VtUF6TFKfcd_Rm8xRAfxBjdYNM5F91bu3ea7EM5JlP42xRjnBw-DHXPDi8JUdOudiBnTXL08exV4djtY8fzkKPz_eo1nqc6qWH5ROMuJY443rh5FZ7jD9BO-7d6FE0dhS5gMgC2SFetgs5sPWgRPdN2A__ryI6s94fgr2H-VfTZQ8Bxc=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, popping in today to share my latest <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a> design team project with you. For this one I decided to pull out my supplies of the beautiful <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/product-category/these-days/page/2/" target="_blank"><b>'These Days' collection</b></a> as I still have plenty in my stash left to play with and was dying to use it again. I also had a sweet photo of my boys together that I took last year when they were heading off to their first school disco. Although they might be twins, you can see that they are very different and both have their own individual styles, which I thought was summed up quite well in this shot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoFnDZ3cyxQhXTRe73hY_2Bzu5j74TnLWtCnfgN25bIESH9sHImx5vpw3VC0-qMOOHCOlk1PvnM0vU2GGo4bPNVTe7cX21UfXWeSbBTAYXsK9Mgc5tXFBvyzsI2vFD8IbCsaWOjpoc_Ak0ne8kDRhKvASRfUuY_MENx2yLlr0cpfZm0E7EtZDdT6Kg=s1057" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoFnDZ3cyxQhXTRe73hY_2Bzu5j74TnLWtCnfgN25bIESH9sHImx5vpw3VC0-qMOOHCOlk1PvnM0vU2GGo4bPNVTe7cX21UfXWeSbBTAYXsK9Mgc5tXFBvyzsI2vFD8IbCsaWOjpoc_Ak0ne8kDRhKvASRfUuY_MENx2yLlr0cpfZm0E7EtZDdT6Kg=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Despite the fact this range has quite a broad palette of soft colours, I decided to focus on predominantly the blue and green tones combined with the wood grain for my background. Before I moved onto my papery layers however, I really wanted to add some depth to the background by adding some paint and stamping. I used a white Mont Marte paint applied with a brayer, which also helped me to define the focal area of my page. Over the top of the paint, I used a brick pattern stamp from Viva Las VegaStamps with a grey ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHpdmSRpqWBXZ3DpTjetM3dFdRDlsRbs5tN8DbUzc0TP2aUSTxxcVMUXo7n7ZHdIpax_nbOXrdtDO9inFdVcDffEN4tb7lcA42CTbsp3FrQC-bdnLasfD5ftTL2cBSN4BjfA0bjHiLLmoMXTNS0luBH9puBc-AsE59Qyp79N5T61DXdek9hd0E0EKC=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHpdmSRpqWBXZ3DpTjetM3dFdRDlsRbs5tN8DbUzc0TP2aUSTxxcVMUXo7n7ZHdIpax_nbOXrdtDO9inFdVcDffEN4tb7lcA42CTbsp3FrQC-bdnLasfD5ftTL2cBSN4BjfA0bjHiLLmoMXTNS0luBH9puBc-AsE59Qyp79N5T61DXdek9hd0E0EKC=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the papery layers over my background, I used a few papers from the <b>A5 Paper Stack</b> which I cut and tore to size. I also added a grey paper doily from my stash, a strip from the cut apart paper, and some frayed gauze for texture. My photo also had some scrap cardboard adhered to the back of it to help pop it up from the page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKKR1Kdaddw_zlIzGi1jGj-zSsCCfE9qnv_e9GVhzjBIdVbt2jQB6ny5VBfZRt4DCc1CAGScwbk8fi7Klvvd1qSO93g3vZOJiJ4gHb07VYp6QrAn5pT3glLy0W8VzidZ4ibH0fYquNk5olxFkpu7boleNg5icwKY1KIhDNE0WPbQgI1otbHpGWX31S=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKKR1Kdaddw_zlIzGi1jGj-zSsCCfE9qnv_e9GVhzjBIdVbt2jQB6ny5VBfZRt4DCc1CAGScwbk8fi7Klvvd1qSO93g3vZOJiJ4gHb07VYp6QrAn5pT3glLy0W8VzidZ4ibH0fYquNk5olxFkpu7boleNg5icwKY1KIhDNE0WPbQgI1otbHpGWX31S=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my embellishments, I started with the <strong>Die Cut Ephemera</strong> pack. I chose a doodled frame first, which I cut in half and tucked half in under the right edge of my photo. I often use frames in this way (cut into pieces and tucked into layers) as opposed to the way they were designed to be used. I also chose the stack of books from the ephemera pack as I thought this worked well with the fact it was a school disco the boys attended.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh91N7zAkxet_VhCUZut7cuDqS00UPZobJ8Q8xpbrcM8dUEEPn9FMnnOHw9S2mZsfNbEDpMcS5vEUgvtJ3-dbhs-6AmtAPGqJecAVVv8suUngEYlLKkIVxLKCJd-ADABcKmeJZPMfebfpRJqerVpBV9UX5wX7c_Ds9VL_RkH0FNNflwhBoVKFKIoHmG=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh91N7zAkxet_VhCUZut7cuDqS00UPZobJ8Q8xpbrcM8dUEEPn9FMnnOHw9S2mZsfNbEDpMcS5vEUgvtJ3-dbhs-6AmtAPGqJecAVVv8suUngEYlLKkIVxLKCJd-ADABcKmeJZPMfebfpRJqerVpBV9UX5wX7c_Ds9VL_RkH0FNNflwhBoVKFKIoHmG=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the gorgeous <strong>Mini Puffy Alpha</strong> stickers for my title, as I didn't want to detract from all the delicate elements I had on the page. I love these alphas sooo much, they are a perfect size and such a pretty mix of colours. Along with the puffy alphas, I also added some of the <strong>Puffy Stickers</strong> to my page - a heart, a flower and a butterfly (because you can never have too many butterflies!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJTOKjeBGi4XHXzRWu8mMp5qlnCDszIsAExm-CRgN1wZHnJ6NqAcqAkdqGEmgG8etAnhi22f9Q87fQw81hAR5-EqLP_AVrQkO00PbFzLk9AISBtm3CQjLLndYWMa1IIiXUZH8Ld8Xt9q-60dwLnZKiWozcioK6rZ9HYDWYBvuMornY0o8JgZ7KKmc0=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJTOKjeBGi4XHXzRWu8mMp5qlnCDszIsAExm-CRgN1wZHnJ6NqAcqAkdqGEmgG8etAnhi22f9Q87fQw81hAR5-EqLP_AVrQkO00PbFzLk9AISBtm3CQjLLndYWMa1IIiXUZH8Ld8Xt9q-60dwLnZKiWozcioK6rZ9HYDWYBvuMornY0o8JgZ7KKmc0=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were plenty of regular <strong>Accessory Stickers</strong> on this page too - you can see how I used the tab and flag amongst the cascade of embellishments alongside my photo, and there were several phrase stickers used as well. From the <strong>Clear Stickers</strong> sheet I used three small clusters of crosses and a green brush stroke. This coordinated beautifully with the green <strong>Epoxy Wood Button</strong> that I also included.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIGHdKqZ3iCCUaAy1m7iPCP2GHDDhjymIBMd_wXkcU_7ShTrEocMg0oFTwZ2BLmG-YmrKQQQYMpdZ693jGxr-YMTb_KvAlSqP276qgyr6NyWm3ToWrxUhwZIbIH9E2zDLiLeM2xa9-CfjFskVBtkEJmacfCSXz57J4lWzcxtpuxEqD9uJZmMRkiYf1=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIGHdKqZ3iCCUaAy1m7iPCP2GHDDhjymIBMd_wXkcU_7ShTrEocMg0oFTwZ2BLmG-YmrKQQQYMpdZ693jGxr-YMTb_KvAlSqP276qgyr6NyWm3ToWrxUhwZIbIH9E2zDLiLeM2xa9-CfjFskVBtkEJmacfCSXz57J4lWzcxtpuxEqD9uJZmMRkiYf1=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I finished off my layout with handwritten journalling; stamped phrases and date; and some black stamped doodled circles and dots (stamp from Viva Las VegaStamps).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have a process video available for this layout. If you would like to see how it came together you can watch it here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hyn8XJExsDQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by today so I could share this with you. Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-71855475087731272872022-01-14T07:00:00.001+10:002022-01-14T07:00:00.245+10:00Colour Run | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz4XEWup3nEDfxfY4no_9jTb4Imvt2nrVjSL0Lt587lb3ZRrQfsy9GnIvlNQYVk32CQD5H3Hby2aMKV90TtO85JEdXuVnTrE75Z7seh17M8gMU07S8Tp9CHV7qEa60DmXTRQofowCJOsOzWSoDOs1aUlVapRv2NjQceK7rUKB3totThEysxtnWDvBj=s1057" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz4XEWup3nEDfxfY4no_9jTb4Imvt2nrVjSL0Lt587lb3ZRrQfsy9GnIvlNQYVk32CQD5H3Hby2aMKV90TtO85JEdXuVnTrE75Z7seh17M8gMU07S8Tp9CHV7qEa60DmXTRQofowCJOsOzWSoDOs1aUlVapRv2NjQceK7rUKB3totThEysxtnWDvBj=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, today I have a quick share for you and yes, it's another pocket page. As I mentioned in a previous post, I have been making a concerted effort lately to ensure that each time I create a layout, that I also create an accompanying pocket page to go with it. This small amount of extra time is helping me get more photos and details documented for my family, and also use up some extra stash too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last layout I shared here was a mixed media page I created for <b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b> using the '<b><a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/product-category/sunkissed/" target="_blank">Sunkissed' collection</a></b>, so of course today's page also features the same collection and documents some extra photos and details about my sons' colour run at school. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqweld-8xttUXAAL1YMXlXrOryA5_Dcjs5yyWagy6ms_LDcECui2VgNpPN9AFOaLDYMUk1GPe4TAEPgLnkIOTskA9BrHG8id-oBSC2hTK6YzUd9drtaYq7vpCmD3F6ypX0Sg5UNmyj7n3hkpKmL1PJT5Oe0hkw9u7nS8Nw2BmmELijenrSgTO548PU=s1057" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqweld-8xttUXAAL1YMXlXrOryA5_Dcjs5yyWagy6ms_LDcECui2VgNpPN9AFOaLDYMUk1GPe4TAEPgLnkIOTskA9BrHG8id-oBSC2hTK6YzUd9drtaYq7vpCmD3F6ypX0Sg5UNmyj7n3hkpKmL1PJT5Oe0hkw9u7nS8Nw2BmmELijenrSgTO548PU=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thankfully, this collection features a pack of Pocket Cards, which makes creating these pages so much easier! I used three different 3x4" cards on this page - one with the <i>look on the bright side</i> quote, and two journalling cards that I typed onto. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-33hFGkV5zAFzplVrCvzOrdt3Lh6zXLqCHkhWKl6IpPWIG1wu0iHAJjdgwPHEbcsTDNLcS1snxQB2sJGUlD4xLuhRM90Yoidirl3B_Z2mebK_PMX9Tdnm5BOWCX5vOz_Oa1oQYRAIzZl7dJR3vs1eXQs3c2o8HAACE3WGs_7sppQf3X8YZXogas3O=s1057" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-33hFGkV5zAFzplVrCvzOrdt3Lh6zXLqCHkhWKl6IpPWIG1wu0iHAJjdgwPHEbcsTDNLcS1snxQB2sJGUlD4xLuhRM90Yoidirl3B_Z2mebK_PMX9Tdnm5BOWCX5vOz_Oa1oQYRAIzZl7dJR3vs1eXQs3c2o8HAACE3WGs_7sppQf3X8YZXogas3O=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my title card, I used a piece of the <b><i>Feelin' Fine </i></b>patterned paper that I had cut down to 6x4" as the base. I used some old Cocoa Vanilla alphas from my stash for the word <i>colour</i> (the same ones I used on my previous layout). I then added the word <i>fun </i>that was fussy cut from a Die Cut Ephemera piece; and the word <i>run </i>which was created with a couple of hand cut letters, an upside down fussy cut rainbow and a white pen. A die cut sun and a clear sticker finished the card off. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZm38Dsr7GQUmq_NNiFIBKOA2B23xgWmGgMipT7B66Gq5XI_88A0NTtgPBtOyV0kMiU-3xvC726Cv7ZCMkH7SVVD9_9MpwrwP6T2byivpTnzG6F_0ClYftIOqHf3XzRWsuP7yk-8cRYCPMWO5iKf1DWgTBvMVESRNbyrP76i-oOQ1R5aj1GONbGDQb=s1057" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZm38Dsr7GQUmq_NNiFIBKOA2B23xgWmGgMipT7B66Gq5XI_88A0NTtgPBtOyV0kMiU-3xvC726Cv7ZCMkH7SVVD9_9MpwrwP6T2byivpTnzG6F_0ClYftIOqHf3XzRWsuP7yk-8cRYCPMWO5iKf1DWgTBvMVESRNbyrP76i-oOQ1R5aj1GONbGDQb=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As with most of my projects, I couldn't help myself but embellish the photos directly and I also added some extra little details to my cards. I used a mix of Accessory Stickers, Clear Stickers and Puffy Stickers - all perfect for this style of page as they fit easily into the sleeves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvwu0s2uMuq36ImyRx3_8Fn8sEcEYTll75hVTs4_VEbvW9y_HNDxv4o3Ij9fwvmAnVycCtABzMxheLf2Imz2Lm8d1pfrEKBEF3YEOLDkTNrpfOT3wfyclVRPmGo7RxRaZAUe-zhhnfJEOjfLf998DG830dgqNpaGrlLRWkiwXqKy1sZEZ8jciYD7S-=s1057" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvwu0s2uMuq36ImyRx3_8Fn8sEcEYTll75hVTs4_VEbvW9y_HNDxv4o3Ij9fwvmAnVycCtABzMxheLf2Imz2Lm8d1pfrEKBEF3YEOLDkTNrpfOT3wfyclVRPmGo7RxRaZAUe-zhhnfJEOjfLf998DG830dgqNpaGrlLRWkiwXqKy1sZEZ8jciYD7S-=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's all from me for today, thanks for stopping by! If you have any questions, or if there is anything you would like to see me do over on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMb-eknbyi-Gbe-bbJXGwjw" target="_blank"><b>my YouTube channel</b></a>, I always welcome your suggestions and feedback.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div><p></p>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-35335094825946826862022-01-07T08:00:00.015+10:002022-01-07T08:00:00.203+10:00Colour Fun | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHaguiQOeI_K6mX0yMvzsRP3bT8E6Igj2RTUWWjsMWT3L_tzmIamC8_tUWjPkU9ePRKWfZQadKk5eq0-f9-4TBwnY0bzC-F8ME7ICcMyQyTm7xugrcdUqHIYDlGX36TC6WPDYoERk4nGB2CQmIhk1bFwW5iR0qzWwlnFVX1ZxqaRwSafWSjLbfsB_D=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHaguiQOeI_K6mX0yMvzsRP3bT8E6Igj2RTUWWjsMWT3L_tzmIamC8_tUWjPkU9ePRKWfZQadKk5eq0-f9-4TBwnY0bzC-F8ME7ICcMyQyTm7xugrcdUqHIYDlGX36TC6WPDYoERk4nGB2CQmIhk1bFwW5iR0qzWwlnFVX1ZxqaRwSafWSjLbfsB_D=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone and happy new year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I am here to share my latest design team project created for <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a>. This layout was created specifically for the Throwback Thursday feature, where a design team member is tasked with creating something new from an older collection. I chose the beautiful <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/shop/" target="_blank"><b>'Sunkissed' collection</b></a> that was released approximately a year ago, and features lots of vibrant colours - right up my alley!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For this layout, I wanted to create a mixed media page and decided to use some of my stash of acrylic paint. I love using paint because it is quick, easy, economical, and available in a great range of colours. And even those of you who are not “mixed media people” will usually have access to paint if you want try a technique like this yourself. (I didn’t use any fancy paints – cheap student grade acrylics will do the job!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNuCY4xVquWvUInS8A-9IytjOTOGZW9lDbzWK1-Y9WPlntvmOMmk9KhTVB_3WPfceRhfzC2ytgdYHFGRkxVD5ZN0FdkV6u7dYF9jfNIJ5Dynsj2mDAK7ushqnhp0TK4WR1G8tMQyVRlbgBGDG7WrCR1XKq2nDMP-oOiw3qnSiAGbzRfdV2bm33KYwy=s1057" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNuCY4xVquWvUInS8A-9IytjOTOGZW9lDbzWK1-Y9WPlntvmOMmk9KhTVB_3WPfceRhfzC2ytgdYHFGRkxVD5ZN0FdkV6u7dYF9jfNIJ5Dynsj2mDAK7ushqnhp0TK4WR1G8tMQyVRlbgBGDG7WrCR1XKq2nDMP-oOiw3qnSiAGbzRfdV2bm33KYwy=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The photos I documented on this page are of my two boys taken on the day of their colour run at school. This was not long after they had crossed the finish line and they were both so proud of how wet and coloured they were. (And no, I didn’t bother trying to wash the clothes, they were destined for the bin anyway.) It was the colours of the paint on their clothes that inspired my colour choices for this layout.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_MVzR1oTcPzbM7aVCDsG60rkR0QAGBXGIuzbRWg9MfBvqGy64teSB6UTqvXi-T8y6MHIsVkIs50PKtaITjxXJWuZvSEnthj4RKnkf-3AG4nleXCCBbBfb2mqnLDjvBPONhE2mcrfwVeVwO7lcCwRrASnfpsARI_75k-MknQyDyKGP4DVvzeHOLq_o=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_MVzR1oTcPzbM7aVCDsG60rkR0QAGBXGIuzbRWg9MfBvqGy64teSB6UTqvXi-T8y6MHIsVkIs50PKtaITjxXJWuZvSEnthj4RKnkf-3AG4nleXCCBbBfb2mqnLDjvBPONhE2mcrfwVeVwO7lcCwRrASnfpsARI_75k-MknQyDyKGP4DVvzeHOLq_o=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I mentioned above, I used acrylic paint for my mixed media background on this page. I used three different colours which I applied with a small brayer. (This method is great if you are short on time as the thin application means it dries super fast!) I then mounted my painted cardstock on top of the beautiful <b><i>Good Vibrations</i></b> striped paper, which created a fun page border.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIbU-a776M4xOCoczjlAA2DbyQPj8SPQOt4PxRajTI198U5pMTyz6D-p9Sm0H4a1gZk6BUwbKJiIgcY4W9MPYj0Ks4oPwM_vhbjACZQY1X4-hLxQR1tctEHPe9PEIYgM5n4tewJ3-zFVXgf-3vQft1DEtHWLaga5khZtyKc7gvXSF_ZkOGrwKB5sZk=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIbU-a776M4xOCoczjlAA2DbyQPj8SPQOt4PxRajTI198U5pMTyz6D-p9Sm0H4a1gZk6BUwbKJiIgcY4W9MPYj0Ks4oPwM_vhbjACZQY1X4-hLxQR1tctEHPe9PEIYgM5n4tewJ3-zFVXgf-3vQft1DEtHWLaga5khZtyKc7gvXSF_ZkOGrwKB5sZk=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next, I added my rainbow arches, which had been fussy cut from a piece of the <b><i>Bright Side</i></b> paper left over from a previous project. I cut only the pink, orange and yellow arches (or what I had of them anyway) and stuck them onto my background.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I then created a layered mat for my photos to sit on using a piece of the heart print <b><i>Feelin’ Fine</i></b> paper, topped with a piece of the smaller scale cloud print paper from the <b>A5 Paper Stack</b> and finally a scrap of the <b><i>Summer Lights</i></b> paper. I also added a small yellow paper doily and some frayed gauze for texture before adding my photos on top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyGK9B_MbEvirHbvQomuwD1HMWb9shnSYaBx64NvJ40XDioCZOu7QY69UUAX8XQUd4S-d7glFF2L3dYhucrY3Tg1Pf9nJK--2J_ms7EIN19FLMzgnr0cXTP9CU9AyjrH38QQgcgwz9OxU6kQbVgQDCbi5Ro3FNA3jCba_aUHH3EJZS-vBMpLCRkFer=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyGK9B_MbEvirHbvQomuwD1HMWb9shnSYaBx64NvJ40XDioCZOu7QY69UUAX8XQUd4S-d7glFF2L3dYhucrY3Tg1Pf9nJK--2J_ms7EIN19FLMzgnr0cXTP9CU9AyjrH38QQgcgwz9OxU6kQbVgQDCbi5Ro3FNA3jCba_aUHH3EJZS-vBMpLCRkFer=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The next step was to add my title, which I ran along the horizontal strip in my paper stack. To the left of my photos I used some alphabet stickers I had left over from the <b>'Love Always' collection</b> for the word colour and then to the right, I used the word fun from the <b>Glitter Foam Title Stickers</b>. Look at that gorgeous golden sparkle!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivCIXokI5PticbWSfMjH_e2JiBj0SRB6KL0dDxWccofHemBZVxR0mD8By5zgnCXMbGwx4F7VZ3bQnGma5TqH7xZt83ICWJnplDmzfBtFEqOoQLSPRl9o0f7BaKyCiqeNDhB2X6MQXawIAtGmSwXxWMxQFsWn-YWPAg3rLx9XNfE5WEGLTa7Z1Rwpnf=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivCIXokI5PticbWSfMjH_e2JiBj0SRB6KL0dDxWccofHemBZVxR0mD8By5zgnCXMbGwx4F7VZ3bQnGma5TqH7xZt83ICWJnplDmzfBtFEqOoQLSPRl9o0f7BaKyCiqeNDhB2X6MQXawIAtGmSwXxWMxQFsWn-YWPAg3rLx9XNfE5WEGLTa7Z1Rwpnf=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With all the main components in place, it was time to add a few fun embellishments. I chose a number of pieces from the <b>Die Cut Ephemera</b> pack including a flag, umbrella, and a watermelon slice. These were chosen purely based on their colour, but I love that they add a touch of whimsy to the page. I also added several stickers from the <b>Puffy Stickers</b> pack.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ9uXB-r900ztm2l10JYbNKUxSHsvBniKjrIgsihhY7O_pZ-lSnP6esh4va0waxfOV0pA5hLPJ79ywBANLF7lPds8Bq8waE3syPRxw2Iur76S2t8d-OWcKxqT7dbucvICASe8bX14xdoyq6ZdcL0FlXQTaaDRQhfcK-DfeT36Q6KKIcToWUAONPkWq=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ9uXB-r900ztm2l10JYbNKUxSHsvBniKjrIgsihhY7O_pZ-lSnP6esh4va0waxfOV0pA5hLPJ79ywBANLF7lPds8Bq8waE3syPRxw2Iur76S2t8d-OWcKxqT7dbucvICASe8bX14xdoyq6ZdcL0FlXQTaaDRQhfcK-DfeT36Q6KKIcToWUAONPkWq=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I finished off with some phrases from the <b>Accessory Sticker</b> sheet and some tiny black ink splatters. I love how fun and colourful this layout turned out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you would like to see exactly how it came together, you can watch my process video here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w1i4RF1dRck" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by so I could share this with you, I hope you are feeling inspired to bust out some of your older Cocoa Vanilla stash now too! Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-70254381746761944792021-12-28T07:00:00.001+10:002021-12-28T07:00:00.206+10:00Oh Christmas Tree | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihajBDWWkcvU-cpqWUmJjZ7FCOraujzE_VXZaUpqpUhyw5Ha0MDKi8DRVM5Mn7Yu-jIlSmATvjM0J6-pSMsoY0Hyrv9DzEv5nUdrpdrhveyGdWH7WYg1CDA7_Ix0x2iHTK9sihStCIlEcFB5y92THkbPnRN0o3ZZ6DEUzIAoSuH7Nv1t6irXK0d2xA=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihajBDWWkcvU-cpqWUmJjZ7FCOraujzE_VXZaUpqpUhyw5Ha0MDKi8DRVM5Mn7Yu-jIlSmATvjM0J6-pSMsoY0Hyrv9DzEv5nUdrpdrhveyGdWH7WYg1CDA7_Ix0x2iHTK9sihStCIlEcFB5y92THkbPnRN0o3ZZ6DEUzIAoSuH7Nv1t6irXK0d2xA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, I hope you had a lovely Christmas with your loved ones?! I was so happy this year to just have a quiet day with my hubby and kids making memories in our new home. Today we are off to do family Christmas with relatives. (How many Christmas celebrations do you do?)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, following on from the mixed media layout I shared last week using the Cocoa Vanilla Studio <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/product-category/joyful/" target="_blank"><b>'Joyful' collection</b></a> (which you can see in the image above), today I am sharing a companion pocket page to go with it. This page also features the 'Joyful' collection, and documents more of the details about my family's tradition of putting up our Christmas tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj48tEUj52sh_SrCf2g_S8QOtpj0VPEGQN9KlAkVGqmsDdrIkwp6Us9dI03C3DaacaWZjgq9wboRYdlMt3iqe_maMOOAyWWf8kt1Pg0uCWk3mcWlyw50ovT3LVjR0Z2V-9WrvJWG-axZHLSMHmLwiKvtVwJRNj9xLJSdoSecllKkqHPTKMIhPhIgBP_=s1057" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj48tEUj52sh_SrCf2g_S8QOtpj0VPEGQN9KlAkVGqmsDdrIkwp6Us9dI03C3DaacaWZjgq9wboRYdlMt3iqe_maMOOAyWWf8kt1Pg0uCWk3mcWlyw50ovT3LVjR0Z2V-9WrvJWG-axZHLSMHmLwiKvtVwJRNj9xLJSdoSecllKkqHPTKMIhPhIgBP_=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the paper component of my pockets I used four 3x4" cards from the <b>'Joyful' Pocket Cards</b> pack and a piece of the <i><b>Deck the Halls</b></i> 12x12" patterned paper that I cut down to fill the 6x4" pocket. (This coordinated perfectly with the border strip I used on my 12x12" layout, which helps to tie the two pages together in the album.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTQEyfRuCi7WPg3TMO8JADiP27VJ-XGEbTkYP8zVtQwVE5tQUoj9d5-PDeqjp_VsWtgTlCcQ23CgeE5H99dgeaX3WL2rxwgceWvC5pL-JbiJcusBUcQQuWRSaS_u8w70XyOUoS4jQEtlClxhLESp8-uzTrxCa92zgr8PiCMf1ZnYRZUHEyE2MBhIw0=s1057" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTQEyfRuCi7WPg3TMO8JADiP27VJ-XGEbTkYP8zVtQwVE5tQUoj9d5-PDeqjp_VsWtgTlCcQ23CgeE5H99dgeaX3WL2rxwgceWvC5pL-JbiJcusBUcQQuWRSaS_u8w70XyOUoS4jQEtlClxhLESp8-uzTrxCa92zgr8PiCMf1ZnYRZUHEyE2MBhIw0=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the paper as the background for my title card, then added the Christmas Tree from the <b>Die Cut Ephemera</b> pack topped with a <b>Gold Glitter Puffy Star</b>. For the text I used the gold foiled word <i>Christmas</i> from the <b>Chipboard Sticker</b> sheet, and some gold alphas from my stash. (I think they might have been Crate Paper ones?)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcp_nxY55ek4XVpw1sRHi_76pp1IrPIgYsMQAO5fSRXPRxHTNB1P8hb2sNFT2g_Ut7iTGUDvBdhyOCEkuNSPY7hUvE-1AXMdD-r1tL8ioHWap8DuH2AEzu5IHI8-NWvji1eXpO1FEf3iGxOYUbvI1-LM6xsI4cFDHs7lCwr5W63pI9CZL3JbpyRC8r=s1057" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcp_nxY55ek4XVpw1sRHi_76pp1IrPIgYsMQAO5fSRXPRxHTNB1P8hb2sNFT2g_Ut7iTGUDvBdhyOCEkuNSPY7hUvE-1AXMdD-r1tL8ioHWap8DuH2AEzu5IHI8-NWvji1eXpO1FEf3iGxOYUbvI1-LM6xsI4cFDHs7lCwr5W63pI9CZL3JbpyRC8r=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used my typewriter again to add my journalling to the <b>Pocket Cards</b>, adding a tale about our cat to match with the photo of him I had included. (Yes, he is a weirdo!) On several of the photos I added some small embellishments including <b>Accessory Stickers</b> and <b>Puffy Stickers</b>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji2dc1fdvaxWt8jokrCs1ERg0ZN6hPDggN6oWZI-lCiQtaNijO7QmEhBBSRD6qE621wak0nNoCbdRhygCIntrKpKeXUk3ZXWGVAF7Oyv1u0hjBU9QcjmFXuJTfPkkvl8F-i-tjarfvlq7_kLEaJNK_Yz9i_J2dKoAhNCP6O_W5t-xhnvV-ViVTQs7o=s1057" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji2dc1fdvaxWt8jokrCs1ERg0ZN6hPDggN6oWZI-lCiQtaNijO7QmEhBBSRD6qE621wak0nNoCbdRhygCIntrKpKeXUk3ZXWGVAF7Oyv1u0hjBU9QcjmFXuJTfPkkvl8F-i-tjarfvlq7_kLEaJNK_Yz9i_J2dKoAhNCP6O_W5t-xhnvV-ViVTQs7o=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I left some of the <b>Pocket Cards</b> just as they were as I didn't think they needed additional embellishments. Not only did it make completing the page easier, it also helped keep it from looking cluttered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOci1Vaj-UjHnQOEdVXkTS62ekEhhVnAtEfBPzzaM7SLoWwtdSKxgO0D7yOShZQ2fwWIrmDVg1UGIVuxNf1cRfOq3iOWFHvCTKlJm0TXPTUm_F8UDt3Dl-FDKI3-5-LrIfCQLGCoGP40ptGVSR1jFzHxqgwax42VJFhKR5bZr660KfITbKk2dwcqX6=s1057" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOci1Vaj-UjHnQOEdVXkTS62ekEhhVnAtEfBPzzaM7SLoWwtdSKxgO0D7yOShZQ2fwWIrmDVg1UGIVuxNf1cRfOq3iOWFHvCTKlJm0TXPTUm_F8UDt3Dl-FDKI3-5-LrIfCQLGCoGP40ptGVSR1jFzHxqgwax42VJFhKR5bZr660KfITbKk2dwcqX6=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Adding these pages to my scrapbook albums makes it so much more interesting for my kids to flip through, as the extra photos and details are what they are really interested in (not so much my pretty work! haha) If you haven't already tried incorporating pocket pages into your albums, I would highly recommend having a go. (If you already have plenty of scrapbook supplies, then the sleeves are the only thing you really need to get started!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a look at how the pages will look side-by-side in my album...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUfTJIwQl0HfkueKOtOHYedacESgmKxrBQFPdfB7QhM_6cIGDC-dmxvK7oRJJn7MTwIOMLAu3Obq501PWeegQd5mKPWzNBFgTYtiYIgRMnNEw31jUYp4VipXU_XErmDYPJs5o4OKTG-s3ZyiIGU1HIINWymzzHCzOymF-09jUETLB--W89HqlbqOZn=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="1000" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUfTJIwQl0HfkueKOtOHYedacESgmKxrBQFPdfB7QhM_6cIGDC-dmxvK7oRJJn7MTwIOMLAu3Obq501PWeegQd5mKPWzNBFgTYtiYIgRMnNEw31jUYp4VipXU_XErmDYPJs5o4OKTG-s3ZyiIGU1HIINWymzzHCzOymF-09jUETLB--W89HqlbqOZn=w640-h378" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks to everyone for all your lovely feedback on the previous pocket page I shared, now I know there are so many people interested in them, I will continue to share them when I can. I'm sorry that I don't make process videos for these pages. This is because there isn't actually a lot of content, and I don't tend to do them in one sitting either. Anyway, I'll keep the extra pages coming when I can.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by today so I could share this with you. I hope you have a happy and safe New Year! X</div></div><p></p>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-15614776976292162082021-12-20T20:00:00.001+10:002021-12-20T20:00:00.217+10:00Magical Moments | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEick4ZIkQkxo5WLGyElPDHXjAt6Nb7b8puFHIZc5HnIzzTrO8Km_E7THWk_lRV3LuXw_BPlnQUsQTSB3OtluwnIjdKmIDDRvN3R4kDIuTH-ts3WFlSs9HAXJQka4DhTj3urF3vKv4xAWesOuTETt2XlLSUTEsTjjn_gyY8PyJS6Qxd06PZwUrINe1cE=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEick4ZIkQkxo5WLGyElPDHXjAt6Nb7b8puFHIZc5HnIzzTrO8Km_E7THWk_lRV3LuXw_BPlnQUsQTSB3OtluwnIjdKmIDDRvN3R4kDIuTH-ts3WFlSs9HAXJQka4DhTj3urF3vKv4xAWesOuTETt2XlLSUTEsTjjn_gyY8PyJS6Qxd06PZwUrINe1cE=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, popping in today to share my latest <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a> design team project with you. Today I was tasked with creating something inspired by the current monthly challenge, which is this beautiful Christmas themed mood board designed by Tarrah…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxwiv0mGtQchomNfkp0MMx2igdTPWkgfXKQQfCs5Y74KuvMC19XVxoj6UrjYLxfeThd_Dv0ejZjSEVjgE5h-UyFz7aIkZA0b6MQ4HKFj5WJe_LJ60-mXuXD2hrhZY2-vLr7xCBuCKP37oOdwMs2-v29jNZhLMezOEYzM9f7nro4bzy83Ylz_rlt6K-=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1200" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxwiv0mGtQchomNfkp0MMx2igdTPWkgfXKQQfCs5Y74KuvMC19XVxoj6UrjYLxfeThd_Dv0ejZjSEVjgE5h-UyFz7aIkZA0b6MQ4HKFj5WJe_LJ60-mXuXD2hrhZY2-vLr7xCBuCKP37oOdwMs2-v29jNZhLMezOEYzM9f7nro4bzy83Ylz_rlt6K-=w640-h564" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the second layout I have created based on this mood board, and this time I was inspired by the little trees and stars to tell the story of our annual family tradition of placing the star atop our Christmas tree. The photos I was documenting were taken in 2020, and are of my son Hunter putting the star on. I was working with the <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/product-category/joyful/" target="_blank"><b>‘Joyful’ collection</b></a>, and once again I decided to create a mixed media layout (because I love getting messy!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is my page…</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6fWisiOalMfmZgj2BbvBgMtvGbKgncqcQR5HodETDapaFlq1SxVW6nztjUpfU_oUy0m-MDfoEuzLp9gVcFXheCtGiMfHj9hCDizjY7J0QjIlZOBAC9h4lepmmsgpc3mkGbyDR7G2SUyIeXECNpjJ0tPNSTb6USpU71PPvVSCiTOYCDIR40u_Gjr-y=s1057" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6fWisiOalMfmZgj2BbvBgMtvGbKgncqcQR5HodETDapaFlq1SxVW6nztjUpfU_oUy0m-MDfoEuzLp9gVcFXheCtGiMfHj9hCDizjY7J0QjIlZOBAC9h4lepmmsgpc3mkGbyDR7G2SUyIeXECNpjJ0tPNSTb6USpU71PPvVSCiTOYCDIR40u_Gjr-y=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can probably spot right away that my colour palette for this layout was dictated by my photos – with the predominant tones of green and gold at the forefront from our Christmas tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I began with my background – working on a sheet of white cardstock I had cut down to 11×11″, I used <i>Rustic Wilderness</i> <b>Distress Oxide</b> mixed with water to create a water wash across the page. I then added darker splatters using the same ink (just with less water added); stamped some large stars in black ink; and then finished with gold splatters. It was a fairly straightforward background.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgubXh-IDgvmtl99_sSFhzEoQFOIn5BEl-eleilGTmAzxVxCPj-BAYvLyfLlp0PsD7Vh26x0ovIrRDdlpDwNQ6VLjFkRIr-2ZEBXqrRM5FjceU8e03reBX7X0PcHYT_0THedUox_uXzj-i9DtPBOjmzgqKX-B3WlJP-axPto-M0SP--EyrMun1z7h7Y=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgubXh-IDgvmtl99_sSFhzEoQFOIn5BEl-eleilGTmAzxVxCPj-BAYvLyfLlp0PsD7Vh26x0ovIrRDdlpDwNQ6VLjFkRIr-2ZEBXqrRM5FjceU8e03reBX7X0PcHYT_0THedUox_uXzj-i9DtPBOjmzgqKX-B3WlJP-axPto-M0SP--EyrMun1z7h7Y=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With the background complete, it was time to work on creating some papery layers. The first paper I chose was the Kraft / gold coloured paper with the words merry & bright from the <b>A5 Paper Stack</b>. I tore a sheet of this and used it as my anchor piece. On top of it I added a horizontal strip of the <b><i>Deck the Halls</i></b> <b>paper</b> and also the border strip from the <i><b>Very Merry</b></i> <b>cut apart paper</b> that had the little Christmas trees on it. I used my distress tool to distress the edges of all the pieces before I stapled them together, adding a small white paper doily and some frayed gauze for texture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvdXw-LEoeugPHdtE4fvRFYK-6PNbFF-973LpW9zh3FAikwqlFuynoPngd6xtXZS-x5PZ5sqIvND-WKARZ1B-mKFKyRRXmgVb6Dsq--sulGjG7p4Ukdv67YvGryfyho7cwjIySC4UGAALXlWF0SfuznFfnuLv_XRRJTuefzzHGsYl_ORuam_ZmnhfD=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvdXw-LEoeugPHdtE4fvRFYK-6PNbFF-973LpW9zh3FAikwqlFuynoPngd6xtXZS-x5PZ5sqIvND-WKARZ1B-mKFKyRRXmgVb6Dsq--sulGjG7p4Ukdv67YvGryfyho7cwjIySC4UGAALXlWF0SfuznFfnuLv_XRRJTuefzzHGsYl_ORuam_ZmnhfD=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added my photos on top (which had been popped up with a little scrap cardboard), then turned to the embellishments. I already had the <b>Die Cut Ephemera</b> pack out open on my desk, so that was where I started. I first rifled through them and pulled out a few pieces that I thought could work with my colour scheme. (It makes it much easier than shuffling through the entire pack for every piece you want.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwFC6zuBHvRWwd3UHTQoJoIloWgWvvmxNxHUhnagQC9uT8D7kUHFMl1qj6CFoyLhGp-vugFmcZVc2H_Okq77bTeNxMtbslpc6gfRzVhVVTQvLJb8wWmyG6n0svNdvGluuzb4EBCOJ2gQJgpZXxe2K9Sgt85WWIajlzOjJ9-cmN-1QRlbRbafKEJdN2=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwFC6zuBHvRWwd3UHTQoJoIloWgWvvmxNxHUhnagQC9uT8D7kUHFMl1qj6CFoyLhGp-vugFmcZVc2H_Okq77bTeNxMtbslpc6gfRzVhVVTQvLJb8wWmyG6n0svNdvGluuzb4EBCOJ2gQJgpZXxe2K9Sgt85WWIajlzOjJ9-cmN-1QRlbRbafKEJdN2=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using the pieces I had pulled from the ephemera pack, I created small cluster above my photos containing a Christmas tree, the <i>memories</i> tab, and a small sprig of holly; and to the left I tucked in the gorgeous little deer. (Not only was it a perfect match for the colours on the page, but I just love how cute it is!) To the right of my photos I added a little flag that read <i>joyful</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVacDm3awl1uX48WKM_QLGjnYB7GRdFxiFP6pL460eCbLs0C0bR2bootNrWtqjteOYqUzeGa2eesCnwMCEAn-aHgXU_BlHtrWpFoMeGxWm69QOEvlAy94kwRbdOImIf8zh_MzdBj0-p1yWULBTVJCPKbN_ej67PPv5uUmXUoaR_4PXQhNeQZWShRfu=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVacDm3awl1uX48WKM_QLGjnYB7GRdFxiFP6pL460eCbLs0C0bR2bootNrWtqjteOYqUzeGa2eesCnwMCEAn-aHgXU_BlHtrWpFoMeGxWm69QOEvlAy94kwRbdOImIf8zh_MzdBj0-p1yWULBTVJCPKbN_ej67PPv5uUmXUoaR_4PXQhNeQZWShRfu=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From the <b>Chipboard Stickers</b> sheet I chose the banner that read jingle all the way in beautiful gold foiled script, to stick along the bottom edge of my photo. I also added a few gold foiled stars around the page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE2OKlWacmp9txYXH981LMOJu9SgIsMtaswTzAvxOHb2CdwOVl0VypcOLIb-ilMPNm8_U0AM5w0volUmVPZXUUkYVuHW6M-FxqEIqDgJMg4Hw_o1z7qfnqNBpROVK9BwnYOBsO28jwPFbUViuYLT9hmSmEmOkxI3hJck8PFS_NBUnsHDG-knX6Vezf=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE2OKlWacmp9txYXH981LMOJu9SgIsMtaswTzAvxOHb2CdwOVl0VypcOLIb-ilMPNm8_U0AM5w0volUmVPZXUUkYVuHW6M-FxqEIqDgJMg4Hw_o1z7qfnqNBpROVK9BwnYOBsO28jwPFbUViuYLT9hmSmEmOkxI3hJck8PFS_NBUnsHDG-knX6Vezf=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below my photos I added one of the smaller sized <b>Wood Epoxy Buttons</b>, and then I used the gorgeous <b>Puffy Gold Title Stickers</b> to add my title. From the same sheet I also added a few extra gold scattered stars because I couldn’t resist more of that stunning gold!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKJOIfexI0HzPn3lWoksTbl6c9ugdp75WaTzWXvzrLLrZ511EiiD32nczu_eSX1S_fW9yGExJf9FG5La0ABIrMdKN4zE_ZdmdgHNZS3BxqRn2-loJ5MIOqB8MMseEKKxD90SbJxAbyo7kxzz9RbD3XnyajltxrcyCYqK8lhvm95Kbd7GFC_BcUmKw7=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKJOIfexI0HzPn3lWoksTbl6c9ugdp75WaTzWXvzrLLrZ511EiiD32nczu_eSX1S_fW9yGExJf9FG5La0ABIrMdKN4zE_ZdmdgHNZS3BxqRn2-loJ5MIOqB8MMseEKKxD90SbJxAbyo7kxzz9RbD3XnyajltxrcyCYqK8lhvm95Kbd7GFC_BcUmKw7=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I then added a stamped date, a few stamped phrases, and typed strip journalling and my layout was done! I love how it all came together with the colours, the layers and the texture, and I am so happy I have documented this story for my family.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you would like to see exactly how I put it together, you can watch my process video here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vr-OBS0Xgsk" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks so much for stopping by today, don’t forget you have until the end of the month to enter this challenge via the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CocoaVanillaStudioCommunity" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio Community</b></a> group. You could be the lucky winner of a $25 store voucher.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I’ll have a matching pocket page for this layout to share next week, until then I hope you all have a safe, happy and enjoyable time with your family and friends over the holiday period. Merry Christmas! X</div></div></div></div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-42282432774462604742021-12-14T07:00:00.001+10:002021-12-14T07:00:00.216+10:00Making Cookies Together | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGucbxfgAosxu5qOYEvRWCDatVLV1ek9w5E_npi_Pqg_Yb1TyxpTtBC1J9kYtrEbAu5vUEDukQgUA-nDD0XVKcfm5ehj2hPrv55zs4uz0i-nc_TPNhW7wyCemOK_1bn8Ynnz2eq53jORk7AmIumonIVv2oAzBLLHLN0qWn2V3wJOPxkzcimDyA7JDm=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGucbxfgAosxu5qOYEvRWCDatVLV1ek9w5E_npi_Pqg_Yb1TyxpTtBC1J9kYtrEbAu5vUEDukQgUA-nDD0XVKcfm5ehj2hPrv55zs4uz0i-nc_TPNhW7wyCemOK_1bn8Ynnz2eq53jORk7AmIumonIVv2oAzBLLHLN0qWn2V3wJOPxkzcimDyA7JDm=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone! Do you remember the mixed media layout I shared last week featuring the Cocoa Vanilla Studio <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/product-category/joyful/" target="_blank"><b>'Joyful' collection</b></a>? Today I am sharing a pocket page I created as a companion page to that layout, which also features the 'Joyful' collection. The reason I created it, is that I wanted to document more photos and record details about the story, and I often find that this is the perfect way to do it. I used the same collection for both pages as I have designed them to sit side-by-side in an album, and I like them to be cohesive. (You can see how they look together in the image above.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6bW30LG6cP1H6LHSooeQP2juCl3a9mgix0o366GpC05ncP9jA9NIfBeqAO-zHH3XzNpSDEZr6MuKoYfS_SwlDjgtPS3b2bLwDG02hGwykFxWPn7RQ2gpufLv-aSqDh9875YlaOi9HTViMnM8LdUWk4dkS_PoTusDpHx6LxgeoRzI4UPRSXJhUU1_2=s1057" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6bW30LG6cP1H6LHSooeQP2juCl3a9mgix0o366GpC05ncP9jA9NIfBeqAO-zHH3XzNpSDEZr6MuKoYfS_SwlDjgtPS3b2bLwDG02hGwykFxWPn7RQ2gpufLv-aSqDh9875YlaOi9HTViMnM8LdUWk4dkS_PoTusDpHx6LxgeoRzI4UPRSXJhUU1_2=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the paper component of my pockets I used four 3x4" cards from the <b>'Joyful' Pocket Cards</b> and the B side of the <b><i>Advent</i> 12x12" patterned paper</b> that I cut down to size.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(The small puffy alphabet stickers you can see in the image below were the only thing not from the 'Joyful' collection, they were from the <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/product-category/these-days/" target="_blank">'These Days' collection</a> but the soft colours were a great match!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuVGtk2QN78c7V8JcG_QqzaLvFRYs0lX6e6sbVdg1R9TTZZBTIo0gb2XPi80jKZRIbd51lANrMvvibJ6_401Qipnp-p-FM6IQlaskgHy0CdlpWg5Cjr4xgzEHg_7a3hnRP5bJMgBRYQnH2Nlnw-69HsRoo0pQq0K7Dt2V3DoNn59EcISTttgYl4dzu=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuVGtk2QN78c7V8JcG_QqzaLvFRYs0lX6e6sbVdg1R9TTZZBTIo0gb2XPi80jKZRIbd51lANrMvvibJ6_401Qipnp-p-FM6IQlaskgHy0CdlpWg5Cjr4xgzEHg_7a3hnRP5bJMgBRYQnH2Nlnw-69HsRoo0pQq0K7Dt2V3DoNn59EcISTttgYl4dzu=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used my old typewriter to add my text, as I love the imperfect, grungy look of it. As well as adding the details behind the story onto the journalling cards; I took the opportunity to type out our Sugar Cookie recipe on one of the 6x4"pieces of paper to include in the spread. The recipe looked super cute with the bear from the <b>Die Cut Ephemera</b> pack positioned beside it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMlu27XSj2H90dEUKk1ZcIYWy09F6NHmm7OtheWschVetX_jyQMNEJMyBezX3xlzeFv1z7n83Qmkq555b0kmQ1qQywqEExkTvqoU5G28-F-otnqFudZiRmo0_OmYrVbpe_-zKk5nKETSBlNdaVtpqA5P9GNDSTtFdlYfnExqVbkLqWkvcGgTEuGvcr=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMlu27XSj2H90dEUKk1ZcIYWy09F6NHmm7OtheWschVetX_jyQMNEJMyBezX3xlzeFv1z7n83Qmkq555b0kmQ1qQywqEExkTvqoU5G28-F-otnqFudZiRmo0_OmYrVbpe_-zKk5nKETSBlNdaVtpqA5P9GNDSTtFdlYfnExqVbkLqWkvcGgTEuGvcr=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When it comes to pocket pages, my approach to embellishing my photos is much the same as my layouts, as I like to stick things directly onto my photos. Ephemera pieces, <b>Accessory Stickers</b> and <b>Puffy Stickers</b> are all good choices as they don't add much bulk when the photos are placed into the sleeves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1aCBn_18C1YwyiZdn88ehO3dL2YXQZHqLCVVQiKSbfQnNPh4RTlBUMOSFBYeRSCWcV0M90svI0XvNrz-XyCrh3FJLmHGjRkdlv4f0Gzq8Xt2j2RE9cAQcONzwhgkMsajoVzDdHj7rj9iOt0stWApsjY1nvCxfCCOvkzCesMoH3IDnlFORBRKTLp2M=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1aCBn_18C1YwyiZdn88ehO3dL2YXQZHqLCVVQiKSbfQnNPh4RTlBUMOSFBYeRSCWcV0M90svI0XvNrz-XyCrh3FJLmHGjRkdlv4f0Gzq8Xt2j2RE9cAQcONzwhgkMsajoVzDdHj7rj9iOt0stWApsjY1nvCxfCCOvkzCesMoH3IDnlFORBRKTLp2M=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't feel restricted by what style or design of sleeve you have, just make it work for you! In the image below I used a 3x4" card and a 3x4" photo to fill a 6x4" pocket. (Just stick them both onto a piece of paper or cardstock cut to 6x4" to stop them sliding out of place.) Similarly, if you only have two 3x4" pockets alongside each other but a 6x4" photo, just cut it in half!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTgf7rODJjSBOcGBumJ-6_vZ7AtHqvsoLa4w9e28fJaj0qcW-atkwCNlyE0Fiw58ofeBD-hHZCJy17oeXTER4D_PGyeYo9GSHrsAadJVm4odYV5WFL6jr3nKc8SV09LQb3jkuD2kAQ2x3sVbNcHpqJEekPyhejZ7lDxzLzRaJ8qk9M1EkuE0x_eYsj=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTgf7rODJjSBOcGBumJ-6_vZ7AtHqvsoLa4w9e28fJaj0qcW-atkwCNlyE0Fiw58ofeBD-hHZCJy17oeXTER4D_PGyeYo9GSHrsAadJVm4odYV5WFL6jr3nKc8SV09LQb3jkuD2kAQ2x3sVbNcHpqJEekPyhejZ7lDxzLzRaJ8qk9M1EkuE0x_eYsj=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you've enjoyed seeing this pocket page and reading a bit of my explanation behind it. I often create these companion pages for my albums but don't necessarily share them, so if this is something you would like to see more of, please let me know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div></div><p></p>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-29365399133283897872021-12-07T20:00:00.000+10:002021-12-07T20:00:00.206+10:00Joy | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhAyaqBr70Viv7u1Wvs1hytZnu52GXOOkTgWyABfn8cLnAZu8ZXb6rT8si-1JWz-3OT-ye4A9yry-c7AFcaGA28ndtkJzL5JjYaydZFnPikb2vOcA9sCt8i8zO9hTbXYWaU2Cr9Yx_EemwQkZdZp9ETzY2-sGr1BPLmlapPRjFzgdnEsnRatmDJ0H7=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhAyaqBr70Viv7u1Wvs1hytZnu52GXOOkTgWyABfn8cLnAZu8ZXb6rT8si-1JWz-3OT-ye4A9yry-c7AFcaGA28ndtkJzL5JjYaydZFnPikb2vOcA9sCt8i8zO9hTbXYWaU2Cr9Yx_EemwQkZdZp9ETzY2-sGr1BPLmlapPRjFzgdnEsnRatmDJ0H7=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone, popping in today with a new project to share with you. This layout was created for <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a> using the gorgeous new <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/product-category/joyful/" target="_blank"><b>‘Joyful’ collection</b></a>, and was inspired by the December monthly challenge. First, here’s a look at the “Bells & Baubles” mood board designed by my fellow DT member Tarrah…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhARKq8JPz5AXlVUG7nm5VH1EJsgRD3u1d2-lGfrZZY4bO8HTU4zT6jIQOOKIt6htiq8VgbrcOzMg_kD7xmexYnptlisujCbHRVGOyuQPFMN4XPqDeEnzG_v2N7OnLKNOKqFwjx4iO4suzGcdx64BTSso0NfGGP-94J8SPMBqHt_bj8FxghhWulBIbh=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1200" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhARKq8JPz5AXlVUG7nm5VH1EJsgRD3u1d2-lGfrZZY4bO8HTU4zT6jIQOOKIt6htiq8VgbrcOzMg_kD7xmexYnptlisujCbHRVGOyuQPFMN4XPqDeEnzG_v2N7OnLKNOKqFwjx4iO4suzGcdx64BTSso0NfGGP-94J8SPMBqHt_bj8FxghhWulBIbh=w640-h564" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The image from the mood board that caught my eye was the one in the top right corner, with the pretty Christmas cookies. It immediately reminded me of making cookies with my kids, a tradition we do together every Christmas. I decided to document a photo of my son that I took last year with one of the cookies he made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFgNMjT45a4ew2sgHMipVslZw_XAAOiMv9SWVRcwV4LeCKeNMWTJKT4kY0lzbrpw70GIwZkP-ufkx3K5Q6Z8TlnG2M3TbK3JC_VoK-OzkVP4owXIwgs1PxY7Vjug02xx77HiBGOa9brl1W9YsRz8eJQk8lQpNwS7seec6xi_3jkXSx4KwAYgWUeqvd=s1057" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFgNMjT45a4ew2sgHMipVslZw_XAAOiMv9SWVRcwV4LeCKeNMWTJKT4kY0lzbrpw70GIwZkP-ufkx3K5Q6Z8TlnG2M3TbK3JC_VoK-OzkVP4owXIwgs1PxY7Vjug02xx77HiBGOa9brl1W9YsRz8eJQk8lQpNwS7seec6xi_3jkXSx4KwAYgWUeqvd=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For my layout I wanted to create a mixed media page, so I started with 300gsm white cardstock and some <b>Distress Oxide</b>s. I layered blue <i>(Speckled Egg) </i>and green <i>(Rustic Wilderness)</i>, then used modelling paste to add some small stencilled stars over the top with a <b>StencilGirl</b> stencil. Next, I used another Distress Oxide <i>(Worn Lipstick) </i>to add small pink splatters, then stamped some tiny stars using a rubber stamp from <b>Viva Las VegaStamps</b> and black ink. I finished off with some big splatters of gold <b>Heidi Swapp Color Shine</b>, and set it aside to dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaU24PehcEup5r3ul6eNdu3vR4MTEUQvQAN-zQrRvGESOlOojQi8G333FzCXRLFD40Nhq8ICq9bUSJq4V8c1ywzlyaOUuSnCNWFbHdbgTrldXpr7WKCzcFrnxss8oTtgKDSVDWSQOhMfrlmj9lVaNdGZgMeWgpdixInxXQ-SLDhySmkmaw47aJ-Ww2=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaU24PehcEup5r3ul6eNdu3vR4MTEUQvQAN-zQrRvGESOlOojQi8G333FzCXRLFD40Nhq8ICq9bUSJq4V8c1ywzlyaOUuSnCNWFbHdbgTrldXpr7WKCzcFrnxss8oTtgKDSVDWSQOhMfrlmj9lVaNdGZgMeWgpdixInxXQ-SLDhySmkmaw47aJ-Ww2=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once my background was dry I cut the cardstock down to measure 11×11″ so I could mount it onto some patterned paper. I chose the B side of the <b><i>Deck the Halls</i></b> paper, which is a soft green and features small stars on it. I cut away the centre portion of the paper so it wasn’t wasted, then mounted the cardstock on it to form a border.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtC51a8Po_FYOp0jo1v1tdzko350aLmYHMSRzJXXr3ub1QZhM1ls2mj7tyP0-g99EpfNHZcLPsB2SOU0tRPFDh2PuE9MunaaQOI37nOUT2ZRhxLu6xZt6uP5lxyAtuvkrOXrw-hhQxXKcH2vjWNpXKoYrOJZORSqrAcWIm2ab2zE_E4wSxdpDTCxbM=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtC51a8Po_FYOp0jo1v1tdzko350aLmYHMSRzJXXr3ub1QZhM1ls2mj7tyP0-g99EpfNHZcLPsB2SOU0tRPFDh2PuE9MunaaQOI37nOUT2ZRhxLu6xZt6uP5lxyAtuvkrOXrw-hhQxXKcH2vjWNpXKoYrOJZORSqrAcWIm2ab2zE_E4wSxdpDTCxbM=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I immediately used the centre piece had just cut away to create a mat for my photo, adding a torn edge down one side for texture. I then chose a few other small pieces of patterned paper (most from the <b>A5 Paper Stack</b>), which I cut and tore into various shapes, then stacked together to form more layers behind my photo. I also tucked in half of a white lace doily before securing it all together with staples. (This enabled me to move the entire stack as a whole piece without dislodging any of the pieces.) On top of my stack I added some frayed gauze for soft texture, then finally, my photo on top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv1K3mjGpRvtXNRyh7ssFOiTj4LoepdJ32RxQ16jgWITyZvzch65gu-u_HdIxiVtIq_tE14JwUeRpZgE8_Wat2Ik-QBBq_H_45FdhHeH-2V5jC7hNizh8D4cqlZqLSVDWoq-AWYGOzsXF4b_ykLPsJciooai28DTV4O7jjbPjh0svay63aN5orNdTi=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv1K3mjGpRvtXNRyh7ssFOiTj4LoepdJ32RxQ16jgWITyZvzch65gu-u_HdIxiVtIq_tE14JwUeRpZgE8_Wat2Ik-QBBq_H_45FdhHeH-2V5jC7hNizh8D4cqlZqLSVDWoq-AWYGOzsXF4b_ykLPsJciooai28DTV4O7jjbPjh0svay63aN5orNdTi=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the embellishments, I started with the <b>Chipboard Stickers</b>, choosing the gold foiled word JOY as my page title. From the same pack I also selected the small oh what fun! flag piece, which I affixed in the top corner of my photo; and the family traditions banner, which I stuck along the bottom edge of my photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-GhzSsoe-atV9OoWMjr0Y0ugku3UFK70-NDoLN8PPXlmtbWWTu9aq-tiOrVb0-wq85d50sQUx3dmgcG5jgJc4d7YGoQwjmAbaaZcfVcX_tMJl-NUt34mgZ-krda4c42wET70pwQf8bI6u_SV3A2tfo5Cf25CpFD4vQkdcmg95HoeM0-zSWXYMI7_U=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-GhzSsoe-atV9OoWMjr0Y0ugku3UFK70-NDoLN8PPXlmtbWWTu9aq-tiOrVb0-wq85d50sQUx3dmgcG5jgJc4d7YGoQwjmAbaaZcfVcX_tMJl-NUt34mgZ-krda4c42wET70pwQf8bI6u_SV3A2tfo5Cf25CpFD4vQkdcmg95HoeM0-zSWXYMI7_U=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From the <b>Die Cut Ephemera</b> pack I chose the green stocking and candy cane, when I layered together below my photo. Above my photo I added a little present and a small sprig of holly. I also chose a circular frame from the ephemera pack, which I cut in half and tucked into my layers on either side of my photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Scattered around my page, I added some large stars, which were fussy cut from the <b><i>Making Spirits Bright</i> paper</b>. (These tied in beautifully with my photo and the star theme I had established with the stamping and stencilling.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3-AwhLY5JLeaZAnUL4GPFetS3EaZ7BtrtzKiEEE-xqahXDjiTok5IXrFWWgd6cZiTChEr_vXH3H34Iq_dGBf9AvxSLKdx8GLGmiSLV5pDOIaumXBo9dIVA76055_H8g0gtvCvOUwAjGD16_uY1XFioP7ryXgqkZxQ_O3oE2WyvaoCM1npmfURIwln=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3-AwhLY5JLeaZAnUL4GPFetS3EaZ7BtrtzKiEEE-xqahXDjiTok5IXrFWWgd6cZiTChEr_vXH3H34Iq_dGBf9AvxSLKdx8GLGmiSLV5pDOIaumXBo9dIVA76055_H8g0gtvCvOUwAjGD16_uY1XFioP7ryXgqkZxQ_O3oE2WyvaoCM1npmfURIwln=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I finished my page by adding yet another variety of star – the pretty puffy gold ones from the <b>Puffy Gold Title Stickers</b>. (These are SO gorgeous!) I then added some stamped phrases and the date, and some black ink splatters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you would like to see exactly how it all came together, you can watch my process video below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IJyent_sF3U" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have a bonus pocket page that I created as a companion page to this layout. I’ll be sharing it over in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CocoaVanillaStudioCommunity" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio Community</b></a> group next week and then here some time after that, so keep your eye out for it. In the meantime, I would love to see you play along with our December challenge, entries close December 31st.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div></div></div></div></div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-27342543243508479852021-11-28T14:00:00.002+10:002021-11-28T15:57:49.269+10:00Ho Ho Ho | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknOzhiQJCirOroL4Q1iEkcUj3FBnkoKi8YKZ3p78I3kvQO-KLYSwaHxnGKooRp9_fwSINXBWcDaqHowYyaoBXqIcDesW1lxo7F6Pf88tGOfqxz9I-JA3jfNGP09LOpVKzJtnXjrXat1o/s1000/HO+HO+HO_FEATURE_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknOzhiQJCirOroL4Q1iEkcUj3FBnkoKi8YKZ3p78I3kvQO-KLYSwaHxnGKooRp9_fwSINXBWcDaqHowYyaoBXqIcDesW1lxo7F6Pf88tGOfqxz9I-JA3jfNGP09LOpVKzJtnXjrXat1o/w640-h516/HO+HO+HO_FEATURE_2.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hi everyone, I am here today to share my very first layout using the brand new <b>‘Joyful’ collection</b> from <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You may have noticed that I haven’t shared a project here on my blog for a while? Unfortunately I haven’t had access to my scrap stuff for quite some time while we were going through the process of moving house. I am pleased to report however, that I am now settled into my new house and after many years, I finally have a craft room again – happy days!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I was super excited to receive this new collection, and as usual, Zoe has totally hit it out of the park! I am not usually a big fan of Christmas collections because of the strong red/green colour palette they often use, but this one is so beautiful with its more muted tones and sweet little animals scattered throughout. I was also surprised to find myself drawn to use the <i><b>Holly Days</b></i> paper, which features a gorgeous wreath (a design I don’t often reach for first).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-c16wdRe28udjIknLQfN0SSM1Y2pDyc3exFc4NZxAwCTVJZ8lwjV_k2uemLFdBuk2qih9xPG2_nKNT3Z9_q91CU3mbHaEfp4JT6RicUVa9znogOUICQBRIyV2Vsllp9rRlo_a_mWAj3w/s1057/HO+HO+HO_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-c16wdRe28udjIknLQfN0SSM1Y2pDyc3exFc4NZxAwCTVJZ8lwjV_k2uemLFdBuk2qih9xPG2_nKNT3Z9_q91CU3mbHaEfp4JT6RicUVa9znogOUICQBRIyV2Vsllp9rRlo_a_mWAj3w/w606-h640/HO+HO+HO_2.png" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The photo I was working with was a photo of my three kids and my cat that I took in front of our tree on Christmas Eve, not long before they went to bed. (You can tell by the expression on their faces they were excited about what was to come the following day… except for the cat of course, who was horrified at the fact they were making him wear a turkey hat! haha)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_M-NML0BfKA2-oimOHIefA87PqC43vcV2eqLgzvbQq4fsTYx51BpNQjYlBhix7B711lZaWZAAKlKkU8NSsGjjJwl8o_27sjirZ1KoZuB4PLkDr6MvTlCtip69AszVX8btHYzDdmcEP8/s1000/HO+HO+HO_CU1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_M-NML0BfKA2-oimOHIefA87PqC43vcV2eqLgzvbQq4fsTYx51BpNQjYlBhix7B711lZaWZAAKlKkU8NSsGjjJwl8o_27sjirZ1KoZuB4PLkDr6MvTlCtip69AszVX8btHYzDdmcEP8/w640-h516/HO+HO+HO_CU1.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to keep the wreath paper intact and use it as my layout background. This gave me a good base to work from, with the focal area already defined for me. The first thing I did was choose some patterned papers from the <b>A5 Paper Stack</b> to use as a mat behind my photo and to create some layers on my page. I tore along the bottom edges of the papers, then ruffled them up a little more with my fingernail to add texture. I also added a small mint coloured doily into my layers, and some frayed gauze on top of them, then stapled the entire stack together and attached it to my page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZx5lwQfb1iJhtMlc6gUhu3AhXwkKeaUGa0_beYd1YuY6xfPXfZ9R7JcHg5mxAOH_3Tc10EzYGo5W-cDAdq4g4eLYyCNiJGP4SiuiZcZgScInlf03RQgCqnni9WDjXJoiz8uChhnksgVM/s1000/HO+HO+HO_CU4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZx5lwQfb1iJhtMlc6gUhu3AhXwkKeaUGa0_beYd1YuY6xfPXfZ9R7JcHg5mxAOH_3Tc10EzYGo5W-cDAdq4g4eLYyCNiJGP4SiuiZcZgScInlf03RQgCqnni9WDjXJoiz8uChhnksgVM/w640-h516/HO+HO+HO_CU4.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then chose two different colour <b>Distress Oxides</b> (<i>Rustic Wilderness</i> and <i>Worn Lipstick</i>), mixed them with a little water, and used a fine brush to add tiny splatters around the entire wreath. I then repeated the process with some gold mist as well. Once dry, I adhered my photo down on top of my paper stack using a liquid adhesive and set about adding some embellishments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTdeDLgpKRY9lJS_xcM5tXu-faiceONgfii9K1G5_X1VO8VT4R7jT8b1fhEZCxeowe_pmdsVm0dWxs-st6SY9ionH-u1wc6H-pYwFQ4vDAqnZczhWuaC_pjOAj3yNByQ7EBt8O8H5eh4/s1000/HO+HO+HO_CU2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTdeDLgpKRY9lJS_xcM5tXu-faiceONgfii9K1G5_X1VO8VT4R7jT8b1fhEZCxeowe_pmdsVm0dWxs-st6SY9ionH-u1wc6H-pYwFQ4vDAqnZczhWuaC_pjOAj3yNByQ7EBt8O8H5eh4/w640-h516/HO+HO+HO_CU2.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the top left corner of my photo, I tucked in a <b>Chipboard Sticker</b> present underneath the edge of the layers, then the sweet little season’s greetings envelope from the <b>Die Cut Ephemera</b> pack over the corner of the photo. (Embellishing directly onto my photos is something I love to do.) I also added the magic moments banner piece along the bottom edge of the photo (also from the ephemera pack).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87Poz7NNGNHGLIkavVGRVzabeEzKXQz7KC0BGGtsu-DU51rP1VCatt_oagdbcxcO2Eg2UlkdS1mFbTeNtE_GP1PacKChXhWer0I-jqtPnBb_KhfXUj_kB43pGfTpXRH-pxgx2zMucDAo/s1000/HO+HO+HO_CU3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87Poz7NNGNHGLIkavVGRVzabeEzKXQz7KC0BGGtsu-DU51rP1VCatt_oagdbcxcO2Eg2UlkdS1mFbTeNtE_GP1PacKChXhWer0I-jqtPnBb_KhfXUj_kB43pGfTpXRH-pxgx2zMucDAo/w640-h516/HO+HO+HO_CU3.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To the right of my photo I added the <i>ho ho ho</i> <b>Chipboard Sticker </b>for my page title, and underneath I added the <i>sleeps til Christmas</i> sticker from the <b>Accessory Sticke</b>r sheet. (For the number 1, I actually used one of the <b>Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers</b> from the <b>‘These Days’ collection</b>.) In the bottom right corner of my photo I added that sweet little fox from the <b>Die Cut Ephemera</b> pack, and put a little foam tape behind him to pop him up to the same height as my photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHerIqQxs7aJYPo51vyO-OnBkj3kvB-g4Ho25QOyGHEtQGkcbKy7rxEfnkBA4AszzjizhZgr0aGUHnsedpQpLvmY8YUZZ7pU3C3Sde_0aTjjWdSdUY3GbHzpOLbtC7qAP3yYMAORTNH8/s1000/HO+HO+HO_CU5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHerIqQxs7aJYPo51vyO-OnBkj3kvB-g4Ho25QOyGHEtQGkcbKy7rxEfnkBA4AszzjizhZgr0aGUHnsedpQpLvmY8YUZZ7pU3C3Sde_0aTjjWdSdUY3GbHzpOLbtC7qAP3yYMAORTNH8/w640-h516/HO+HO+HO_CU5.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To embellish around my wreath, I fussy cut some large stars from the <i><b>Making Spirits Bright</b></i> paper, which I mixed with a few smaller ones from the <b>Die Cut Ephemera</b> pack.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN22fso7H1Dca6l1TNbHWCERaQx3_N0QYXV7k4uOG5B44Elqe-V7JMsT_i-vHpreF32yBcZBobsp0B0NpJLagmdg5fv7ZYR_xtV8bAk6LkgcKLtjPqMXlkG9nO0OULDXmWJdbSubxgYBw/s1000/HO+HO+HO_CU6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN22fso7H1Dca6l1TNbHWCERaQx3_N0QYXV7k4uOG5B44Elqe-V7JMsT_i-vHpreF32yBcZBobsp0B0NpJLagmdg5fv7ZYR_xtV8bAk6LkgcKLtjPqMXlkG9nO0OULDXmWJdbSubxgYBw/w640-h516/HO+HO+HO_CU6.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished off with a few gold foil phrase stickers from the <b>Accessory Sticker</b> sheet and I was done! I am so happy with how this page turned out (especially considering I thought I would be a little rusty after my time away, but this collection made it so easy!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you haven’t gotten your hands on this beautiful range yet, then make sure you do. There is currently a bundle deal available in the <b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b> store as part of the <b>Black Friday sale</b> (plus some awesome bargains too!) Shop the sale <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/product-category/black-friday-2021/" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X</div></div><p></p>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-2676420213544604002021-08-28T07:00:00.001+10:002021-08-28T07:00:00.178+10:00Finally Together | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzPNCX3cxuLGPmfg_DaEYaDIJCGXSQdcp1yyc4VJ70hkYO_z1GRfLSePRvsAdshRXx3COurx8i0NDSk6fRcq7fowEoeOyqd_VYlXmGEq4mRBVqtFFy6QvdV1kddbvnTAjCRBo8yEngMY/s1000/FINALLY+TOGETHER_CU1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzPNCX3cxuLGPmfg_DaEYaDIJCGXSQdcp1yyc4VJ70hkYO_z1GRfLSePRvsAdshRXx3COurx8i0NDSk6fRcq7fowEoeOyqd_VYlXmGEq4mRBVqtFFy6QvdV1kddbvnTAjCRBo8yEngMY/w640-h516/FINALLY+TOGETHER_CU1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, t<span style="text-align: center;">oday I am popping in to share another layout I created earlier this month for <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a> using the gorgeous new <b>'These Days' collection</b>. As this range has such a lovely home / family theme I decided to document one of my favourite ever family photos. This photo of the five of us was taken not long after we had finally brought our boys home. After being born prematurely, we spent over 10 weeks (which at the time felt like forever) in hospital and just looking at this photo reminds me of the elation I felt when we were finally able to be a family at home. </span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbIeCAgYXdVHGSvGYlbbIVtvaDkzbPkRb0Aq5IMXqPYDKQDr2lnvPaPRIF2L_tg8iCeAPKjmFpGNhrHoTmueOpTWAcdnDFPk0K421BNjLheijzyNzjsh5INpkpXmc2v5ry8ryMRC6BBw/s1057/FINALLY+TOGETHER_2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbIeCAgYXdVHGSvGYlbbIVtvaDkzbPkRb0Aq5IMXqPYDKQDr2lnvPaPRIF2L_tg8iCeAPKjmFpGNhrHoTmueOpTWAcdnDFPk0K421BNjLheijzyNzjsh5INpkpXmc2v5ry8ryMRC6BBw/w606-h640/FINALLY+TOGETHER_2.png" width="606" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I knew I wanted to use a patterned paper background for my page, but I started with a sheet of white cardstock as the base. I chose 3 papers - the tiny heart print <i style="font-weight: bold;">Good Life</i>; the adorable house print <i style="font-weight: bold;">Neighbourhood</i> and the spotty green <i style="font-weight: bold;">Family Ties</i>. Starting from the left edge, I added various sized vertical strips of paper, slightly distressing the overlapping edge as I went.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7XNH-5GGIXQT_7Ryf0zTqyFjm4QvwYPh0ns4EuF6yD-V-QxfcL86j7nGIIlcKzuz0DiKSUig1FPHmAP5S3bxiOdv-Y6_0EMQduDG3NG-U9MjFa6cLHpQmx0IuRzRZ0bc1LCAMVfkHVg/s1000/FINALLY+TOGETHER_CU4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7XNH-5GGIXQT_7Ryf0zTqyFjm4QvwYPh0ns4EuF6yD-V-QxfcL86j7nGIIlcKzuz0DiKSUig1FPHmAP5S3bxiOdv-Y6_0EMQduDG3NG-U9MjFa6cLHpQmx0IuRzRZ0bc1LCAMVfkHVg/w640-h516/FINALLY+TOGETHER_CU4.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">For my photo, I added two layers of patterned paper to mat it – the black and white floral and the wood grain print, both from the <b>A5 Paper Stack</b>. On top of those paper layers I also added some frayed gauze for texture before adding some cardboard and then my photo on top.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I then turned my attention to my embellishments, beginning with the <b><i>Wall of Fame</i></b> patterned paper with all the doodled frames on it. I fussy cut three of the frames, and then tucked them in around my photo to create the bases for my embellishment clusters.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM01psmn5506PGGeId4P5KI5qZBdpjIssszHND84ZXEJ88kv30pZdaXGr_4TGR0BLZAiKEpuHvPYMAnXc5NHj9gHE9ptNAsOzCx8Kp122U4N8dhngQzCp4ha0Q9Nh6nVSZTb6rSqHlnsE/s1000/FINALLY+TOGETHER_CU2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM01psmn5506PGGeId4P5KI5qZBdpjIssszHND84ZXEJ88kv30pZdaXGr_4TGR0BLZAiKEpuHvPYMAnXc5NHj9gHE9ptNAsOzCx8Kp122U4N8dhngQzCp4ha0Q9Nh6nVSZTb6rSqHlnsE/w640-h516/FINALLY+TOGETHER_CU2.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">For the cluster in the top right corner of my photo I used the home sweet home sticker from the <b>Accessory Sticker</b> sheet, which I placed inside the frame I had tucked there. I then chose several floral pieces from both the <b>Die Cut Ephemera</b> pack and the <b>Floral Ephemera</b> pack and tucked them in around the frame. I then added a small heart and small butterfly – both from the <b>Puffy Stickers</b> sheet; a small <b>Wood Button</b>; and a couple of leafy branches from the <b>Foam Title Stickers</b> pack. I also added a die cut butterfly to the corner of my photo.</p><p style="text-align: center;">To keep my design cohesive, I used the same types of embellishments in the cluster on the bottom left corner of my photo – <b>Die Cut Ephemera</b>, <b>Floral Ephemera</b>, <b>Wood Buttons</b>, <b>Puffy Stickers</b> and <b>Foam Title Stickers</b>. I topped this cluster with the oh happy day! sticker from the <b>Accessory Sticker</b> sheet. I arranged this cluster so that it trailed towards the bottom left corner of my page, which helped give my layout design a horizontal flow through the photo from top right to bottom left.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmYYjWJzONAoU37ti2PdDuniS_-Z8oXiPJDqJaMv0j2MkJyYxawMftlIO5DJUbB9GUHK_JQiD4jskBli-JOkI6LexbLwNG_9r91I1uy-QduHK5k5nBxF9C_jOgzG2O1mcFKmZuHju35A/s1000/FINALLY+TOGETHER_CU3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmYYjWJzONAoU37ti2PdDuniS_-Z8oXiPJDqJaMv0j2MkJyYxawMftlIO5DJUbB9GUHK_JQiD4jskBli-JOkI6LexbLwNG_9r91I1uy-QduHK5k5nBxF9C_jOgzG2O1mcFKmZuHju35A/w640-h516/FINALLY+TOGETHER_CU3.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">My title was the focus of my final cluster, along the bottom edge of my photo. I used the fussy cut frame I had placed there as the spot for the first word of my title, finally, which I created using the <b>Mini Puffy Alphas</b>. (These alphas are so gorgeous, and one of my very favourite things from this collection.) For the second word of my title, I used the word together from the <b>Foam Title Stickers</b> pack. These stickers are a beautiful script font, and a lovely charcoal colour. I love mixed font titles, and I think the combination of these two styles look great together. Below my title I added a brush stroke sticker and a small cluster of crosses from the <b>Clear Stickers</b> sheet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BXurU9Ck_vz_S2azz78KFewH_1xtRRRHxduuPGkcx8VK-3FOzHwojUNcRfOH0Ayezl6MAg_DJvZB_I8zmGLacR_s_VqApnkzdMzq-pdSXhq3uMz85_YNsDla9Wsxlr2naVzTG5wD26I/s1000/FINALLY+TOGETHER_CU5.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BXurU9Ck_vz_S2azz78KFewH_1xtRRRHxduuPGkcx8VK-3FOzHwojUNcRfOH0Ayezl6MAg_DJvZB_I8zmGLacR_s_VqApnkzdMzq-pdSXhq3uMz85_YNsDla9Wsxlr2naVzTG5wD26I/w640-h516/FINALLY+TOGETHER_CU5.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Along the left edge of my layout, I added a couple of sweet phrase stickers from the </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bolder;">Accessory Sticker</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> sheet so that they ran vertically in line with the layered paper strips. And that was my layout done!</span></p><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ENQbmW3-orhN3UKhmW6CmwG1WBcoVjiWzpV4d97kV8kcNQ9bXzf14Minkim1QSf38Kz6GZAJdWedxqZclRfKn6tpKhOSSqMzDKq-HFEtHuuytCuPzFDyY8PyB7YrD3NFcAtWFS4zEbc/s1057/FINALLY+TOGETHER_STYLED_2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ENQbmW3-orhN3UKhmW6CmwG1WBcoVjiWzpV4d97kV8kcNQ9bXzf14Minkim1QSf38Kz6GZAJdWedxqZclRfKn6tpKhOSSqMzDKq-HFEtHuuytCuPzFDyY8PyB7YrD3NFcAtWFS4zEbc/w606-h640/FINALLY+TOGETHER_STYLED_2.png" width="606" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am loving working with this collection so far; it’s one of those ones that is just so easy to work with, and I love how many embellishments there are to choose from! If you haven’t gotten your hands on it yet, ask your favourite scrappy retailer, or check with a stockist from the stockist list</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bolder;"><a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/stockists/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;">HERE</a></span></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X</span></div></div>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-56993155845368901622021-08-27T07:00:00.011+10:002021-08-27T07:00:00.189+10:00Enjoy Together | June 2021 Hip Kit<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQg8f2acmdZ-sw-kTZXn2G5D-5o-g-8xLU5jaXQRQDIDZbhkegoQOQnre8YrSZ9GtV7KvFqwS329KK4kTc9JOuF6c-bna_RdQgPenLe0GgJN3B6S5RuKEoj_lTEa0vszCF94j2xdZr14/s1000/ENJOY+TOGETHER_FEATURE.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQg8f2acmdZ-sw-kTZXn2G5D-5o-g-8xLU5jaXQRQDIDZbhkegoQOQnre8YrSZ9GtV7KvFqwS329KK4kTc9JOuF6c-bna_RdQgPenLe0GgJN3B6S5RuKEoj_lTEa0vszCF94j2xdZr14/w640-h480/ENJOY+TOGETHER_FEATURE.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, today I have a layout to share that wasn't created for anyone other than myself. (Yes, sometimes it actually happens!) If you watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMb-eknbyi-Gbe-bbJXGwjw" target="_blank">my YouTube channel</a>, you may have recently seen that I did an unboxing video of my very first kit from <b>Hip Kit Club</b>. Subscribing is something I have been wanting to do for a long time, so my sister Mandy and I decided to bite the bullet and just do it. (It helps that we can split the shipping costs.) So I subscribed to the Scrapbook kit, and she subscribed to the Pocket Life kit. </p><p style="text-align: center;">The layout I am sharing today is the very first layout I created from my very first kit. I was working with the June 2021 main scrapbook kit, as well as the add-on embellishment kit that I also purchased, which gave me TONS to work with!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTuF_ws0YzZ63IniG2733CTs1zkZbxQryOaDQhrM5WWAaTYYEBuH5b0dVaE8YPgvUpsi_2PrS3W2TNl94YW6wr9iU3e0YXG4Gt4ihknq5UnkFr8XJUwK9HZIMi0rL8WOQbgVn0H0h6Tk/s1000/ENJOY+TOGETHER_1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTuF_ws0YzZ63IniG2733CTs1zkZbxQryOaDQhrM5WWAaTYYEBuH5b0dVaE8YPgvUpsi_2PrS3W2TNl94YW6wr9iU3e0YXG4Gt4ihknq5UnkFr8XJUwK9HZIMi0rL8WOQbgVn0H0h6Tk/w640-h640/ENJOY+TOGETHER_1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">The photo I was documenting is of me and my family when we were out celebrating my boys' birthday with lunch at the local pub and I think it worked well with the contents of this kit. The June kit consists of a mix of <b>Pinkfresh Studio</b> 'Happy Blooms' collection as well as <b>Hip Kit</b> exclusive products and they all coordinate beautifully.</p><p style="text-align: center;">For my layout I decided to create some subtle, pretty mixed media as the basis of my design. I used <i>Kitsch Flamingo</i> Distress Oxide mixed with water and then brushed it across my cardstock to create a light pink wash. I also used <i>Mowed Lawn</i> Distress Oxide mixed with water and a fine paint brush to add splatters.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vsYLMkETpxg8yNK-mr2CozNpUTWkUuqIQvGWbFUvOdtd29f8OP9n-y5CxdgAWVnDQX1MKUEjnaeEQaaigO3Gjz0QEtYNrRDk1T6s68KBlqAdb_ERq8oPZ0D2SbhpcLVb0D9hvlsRfSI/s1000/ENJOY+TOGETHER_CU1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vsYLMkETpxg8yNK-mr2CozNpUTWkUuqIQvGWbFUvOdtd29f8OP9n-y5CxdgAWVnDQX1MKUEjnaeEQaaigO3Gjz0QEtYNrRDk1T6s68KBlqAdb_ERq8oPZ0D2SbhpcLVb0D9hvlsRfSI/w640-h480/ENJOY+TOGETHER_CU1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">I used the purple crosshatch style patterned paper from Pinkfresh Studio to back my cardstock and create a border for my layout. I then used a mix of the Pinkfresh papers to create layers on the focal area of my page. I also added a paper doily and some frayed gauze for texture before adding my photo on top. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Alongside my photo was a small pocket style envelope from the Pinkfresh Studio Journaling Bits pack, with a journal card tucked inside.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYD4v-gHiwJIkBbQOdf5EVTwzzXakKmkzeg3TKyp_bzz4J9se_zRqhdQW1JU7YyTlPXHl5lR9L0YEEe80bh4n78zWnbmxcC5wGwAggdYBCGnUv8vyh781FLbvpaYyDn7LODM-30hKlah8/s1000/ENJOY+TOGETHER_CU2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYD4v-gHiwJIkBbQOdf5EVTwzzXakKmkzeg3TKyp_bzz4J9se_zRqhdQW1JU7YyTlPXHl5lR9L0YEEe80bh4n78zWnbmxcC5wGwAggdYBCGnUv8vyh781FLbvpaYyDn7LODM-30hKlah8/w640-h480/ENJOY+TOGETHER_CU2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"> I used pieces from the Pinkfresh Floral Ephemera pack to add clusters in the top right and bottom left corners of my photo, with a third floral element (the flower tucked under the edge of the pocket) coming from the Hip Kit ephemera pack. The little heart button was also a Hip Kit exclusive. Along the top edge of my photo I added the pink banner to help cover up some of the background distraction.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBtbHfVMWoE7bGOU_RosZ054J80o9nKReBpcqtMrjMF0gdOw6o7itgFmMMWv7ERbuSREe4yCyuTRDksjyWV76jUnyuupw1W8Icbw8uglyozUd119TuL0p2bih33an2Sm4Ri7GONV3P3ps/s1000/ENJOY+TOGETHER_CU4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBtbHfVMWoE7bGOU_RosZ054J80o9nKReBpcqtMrjMF0gdOw6o7itgFmMMWv7ERbuSREe4yCyuTRDksjyWV76jUnyuupw1W8Icbw8uglyozUd119TuL0p2bih33an2Sm4Ri7GONV3P3ps/w640-h480/ENJOY+TOGETHER_CU4.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">For my title, I used one of the large Hip Kit chipboard phrases combined with the green Pinkfresh alphas. I also used several phrases from the Hip Kit clear sticker set to add some extra text to my page.</p><p style="text-align: center;">On top of the journaling pocket I added one of the sweet little Hip Kit fabric bows. These bows come deconstructed in a pack (which I didn't mind), and only require a minute and couple of dabs of glue to put one together. I also used my typewriter to add my journaling to the journal card.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFiQeD_rNZ-AN2_3CVUIbOGi-w2PDzDHKwV8iQYVgTywkbo8neRiMKZarv904AIJNqvq-X4iO_AWDluwNY5k9NcgtE1uOnsfXR94P0benl8S3FwnBm3yKaJEYHyBdM60cDqKeX7xCdlE0/s1000/ENJOY+TOGETHER_CU3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFiQeD_rNZ-AN2_3CVUIbOGi-w2PDzDHKwV8iQYVgTywkbo8neRiMKZarv904AIJNqvq-X4iO_AWDluwNY5k9NcgtE1uOnsfXR94P0benl8S3FwnBm3yKaJEYHyBdM60cDqKeX7xCdlE0/w640-h480/ENJOY+TOGETHER_CU3.png" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">I was really happy with how this pretty page turned out, and very happy with my first Hip Kit! I am looking forward to getting stuck into it again as soon as I have a chance. </p><p style="text-align: center;">If you would like to see how this page came together, then you can watch my process video here:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n4xhnknlONI" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today, happy scrapping! X</p>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876601008064008921.post-69752259330310308182021-08-25T14:00:00.001+10:002021-08-25T14:00:00.218+10:00Life is a Blank Canvas | Cocoa Vanilla Studio<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5mujV_lDnkd1uTE8tOVM1gKc1LHxN-2Jv7uhe0j44T4sx1NEleYPsi02WjBl01ThvWFtP-au9snZXWxjOiP7eaLCfSIL5-BMJRFsPRH1QYnRN4YG-mwaO77fBf55YPo0QFZJ-1ToHw0/s1000/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_FEATURE_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5mujV_lDnkd1uTE8tOVM1gKc1LHxN-2Jv7uhe0j44T4sx1NEleYPsi02WjBl01ThvWFtP-au9snZXWxjOiP7eaLCfSIL5-BMJRFsPRH1QYnRN4YG-mwaO77fBf55YPo0QFZJ-1ToHw0/w640-h516/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_FEATURE_2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, today I am sharing another layout created for <a href="https://cocoavanilla.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio</b></a>, this time for the August monthly challenge. This challenge was actually designed by me, and I think almost everyone will be able to find an element to inspire them from the board, whatever your style.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Here's a look at the board, entitled "Life is a Canvas"...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7R0g3uXiY1qCILb8cEGq0ioK-XbShDNuupzEQBJHYnZnd_CtYEt_R2McGY8FCUh3aYDTIs-4k9zdnquzBJ2LORm5aukeFI0leDvz2WhkTRyu5qRsCFkD4p8qMq3RhZK0duy4GkmdFEJw/s1200/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS+BOARD.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1200" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7R0g3uXiY1qCILb8cEGq0ioK-XbShDNuupzEQBJHYnZnd_CtYEt_R2McGY8FCUh3aYDTIs-4k9zdnquzBJ2LORm5aukeFI0leDvz2WhkTRyu5qRsCFkD4p8qMq3RhZK0duy4GkmdFEJw/w640-h564/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS+BOARD.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here is my sample layout...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVQWC_l2OCYhHVUk9N9V4K2XbhgF3kQufq1-lsUfwcfSsdV6ULjiqG60po-vPbp9Nknn3NB9QS7HQpQfgKFpNhAObXpLHZq_VCRdpeXwt2XiJVawZNQ0ufkLC0ULhLFEBj-_RnJvol5s/s1057/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVQWC_l2OCYhHVUk9N9V4K2XbhgF3kQufq1-lsUfwcfSsdV6ULjiqG60po-vPbp9Nknn3NB9QS7HQpQfgKFpNhAObXpLHZq_VCRdpeXwt2XiJVawZNQ0ufkLC0ULhLFEBj-_RnJvol5s/w606-h640/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_2.png" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really love the mix of eclectic images that I put together for this arty board. There are lots of rich, vibrant jewel tones; textures like brick and wood; and (of course) a butterfly. I did a bit of stash-busting for this page, and used the <b>Wild at Heart</b> collection from a few years ago, as I thought the colours and theme of this collection worked well with the board. The photo I was working with was one of my daughter with paint smeared on her face. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BHJDgOdfrTgNw1Lv8mH8OC9rSLuYpLnG0X321Upz6hCyL2mOplQE6Y7CgW1b-9WrnxqrXTBKypGLcxFQ0K4iGfPL-tJ_5Yom8-z8gcKZPp2CpoC39RYwWWVEXC8p12UPgdpx6Fxotew/s1000/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_FEATURE.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BHJDgOdfrTgNw1Lv8mH8OC9rSLuYpLnG0X321Upz6hCyL2mOplQE6Y7CgW1b-9WrnxqrXTBKypGLcxFQ0K4iGfPL-tJ_5Yom8-z8gcKZPp2CpoC39RYwWWVEXC8p12UPgdpx6Fxotew/w640-h516/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_FEATURE.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I started my page by creating a mixed media background using Distress Oxides. I used <i>Faded Jeans</i> first (one of my very favourite oxide colours), by swiping the ink pad on my messy mat, mixing it with a little water, and then laying my cardstock over the top to soak up the colour. I then layered some <i>Worn Lipstick</i> over the top, which I applied using the packaging technique to give me a little more control over the placement of the colour. I then added some splatters using <i>Mustard Seed</i> and a fine paint brush.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0WGwb9L3GGu7fHaLihrDpRBc0MgespgBPecXtJU_CGNaa99SJ3e2fogs5TRQkDG-kpDA7x1a7GxLU3NgBgMyKKD-QqsVbz2vwMA5fILouDrCReTxNhiSAsXtHos8mrM9HltHUM5GFQOE/s1000/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_CU3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0WGwb9L3GGu7fHaLihrDpRBc0MgespgBPecXtJU_CGNaa99SJ3e2fogs5TRQkDG-kpDA7x1a7GxLU3NgBgMyKKD-QqsVbz2vwMA5fILouDrCReTxNhiSAsXtHos8mrM9HltHUM5GFQOE/w640-h516/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_CU3.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Next, I added some stencilled detail using an arty themed stencil from <b>Dusty Attic</b>. Again, I used the <i>Faded Jeans</i> Distress Oxide, only this time I used a sponge to apply it through the stencil. For my next layer, I added some stamped detail over the top using a brick pattern stencil from <b>Viva Las VegaStamps</b> and black ink.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVZ3eoanxi3IWKo2DGx5C_3dS5scKfiF6detgnyctEG_LuxDnxVatv_uLwHAgH9ncpvz9Z0cLgzsr4hxhcKFyyIaMEY8FREcXXYY1kWkLH23FrvwDIpdCeXyi7-LFaZuANdhpdO2aDCw/s1000/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_CU1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVZ3eoanxi3IWKo2DGx5C_3dS5scKfiF6detgnyctEG_LuxDnxVatv_uLwHAgH9ncpvz9Z0cLgzsr4hxhcKFyyIaMEY8FREcXXYY1kWkLH23FrvwDIpdCeXyi7-LFaZuANdhpdO2aDCw/w640-h516/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_CU1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The next element I introduced to my page was a cut file from <b>Cut to You</b>. The cut file I used was the <a href="https://createdbygwen.com.au/product/craft-a-happy-life-page-builder-cut-file/" target="_blank"><b>Craft a Happy Life</b></a> page builder file, and I altered it by enlarging it and only using part of the design (the paint brushes) for my layout. I left the cut file white, and layered it over my mixed media background, which allowed the layers to show through the gaps. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgonTzkpcEI4-kY13gtRYKW14ab6IKHO5RdJEGR23a13dSoUZXBVR4pJ6pTCXr2JPaxfhYd5YHdYe5BCDNnUj5tyZhgTCLl8HrkP2BIWGwJoZ8BKd3IA9duIYQccuZDpq3mLfsWFleLs/s1000/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_CU2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgonTzkpcEI4-kY13gtRYKW14ab6IKHO5RdJEGR23a13dSoUZXBVR4pJ6pTCXr2JPaxfhYd5YHdYe5BCDNnUj5tyZhgTCLl8HrkP2BIWGwJoZ8BKd3IA9duIYQccuZDpq3mLfsWFleLs/w640-h516/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_CU2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Then came the easiest part, which was adding some layers of patterned papers to mat my photo, some frayed gauze, a paper doily, and then the photo itself. I also fussy cut some floral pieces from another patterned paper that I used to tuck into my layers above and below my photo. I also added three fussy cut butterflies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For my title, I used the new <b>'These Days' foam title stickers</b> for the word <i>life</i> and some other small alphas from my stash for the remainder, then finished off the quote with typed strip journaling. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZtFp750E7iILjTm8P5ucSWqzsx58m33WcX61LJTi15e3QN3MSlJ1KxWt9I3Bq2RDJtweYq-4_qRedWcPH59GgfGmlhx0FTV5I6diQg0KCiFJzsl4R-2Yju0J8c4aK0Jo6SLX27xy_zo/s1000/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_CU4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1000" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZtFp750E7iILjTm8P5ucSWqzsx58m33WcX61LJTi15e3QN3MSlJ1KxWt9I3Bq2RDJtweYq-4_qRedWcPH59GgfGmlhx0FTV5I6diQg0KCiFJzsl4R-2Yju0J8c4aK0Jo6SLX27xy_zo/w640-h516/LIFE+IS+A+CANVAS_CU4.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I finished off my layout by using the same Distress Oxides and a water brush to add some colour to the tips of the cut file paint brushes; and by adding a few sparkly enamel dots. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I would love to see your take on my mood board! Entries close 31st August and you can enter via the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CocoaVanillaStudioCommunity" target="_blank"><b>Cocoa Vanilla Studio Community</b></a> group. A random entry will win a $25 voucher to spend in the Cocoa Vanilla store on some scrappy goodness, so get busy!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time, happy scrapping! X </div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Sue Plumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12202579370881708640noreply@blogger.com0