Peace, Love Joy

Good Morning Scrappy Friends!
This morning I'm sharing this layout I created with some fun, new (to me) digital files. I went all high tech with this layout 😝
The cut file is from The Cut Shoppe and you can follow the link to make it yours, https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/581204389/the-peace-joy-cut-file-is-a-christmas?ga_search_query=joy&ref=shop_items_search_1.
The digital ephemera is from The Minty Octopus, https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheMintyOctopus?ref=search_shop_redirect.

Finally, the paper collection I used is the Maggie Holmes, Carousel. It coordinated perfectly with the die cuts! It was a no brainer for me. LOL!

I started by cutting the title, Peace Love, Joy file from TCS with my Silhouette Cameo and popped it all up with dimensional foam. That was a little time consuming but I really like the over all popped up look. It really adds some depth and dimension to the layout. It makes the title look like it's jumping off the page and not just lying flat.

See what I mean about the lift and dimension? I love it!

 

Next, I played around with the embellishing. This collection from Cat Martin, Hip Holiday is adorable! I must have cut the files about 4 times each! I tried not to add too much ti this layout since the title is so large.  

I wanted just a loving sprinkle of ephemera and embellishments. The snowflakes were a perfect elent to add a achieve this overall look.

 

For a final touch, I added some Heidi Swapp Color Shine in gold. The light splatters just adds the most subtle bit of shimmer and shine. And, I just love the contrast.

That's it! Simple and easy with this layout!

Hope you enjoyed! I had fun with this one!

xoLina

Let it Snow

Hey Friends!
Today, I'm sharing this layout I created with Crate Paper's Snow & Cocoa. It was originally released last year but they re-released it adding some fun new elements to the beautiful collection. Here's what I created:

I started with the background paper and using my Silhouette Cameo and a cut file from The Cut Shoppe, cut out that adorable Holly and Hanging Stars piece. I then paper pieced it using paper from the collection and the 6x6.

The photo I used is from this Christmas when my daughters and I went to see Santa and take pictures with him. My oldest, pictured here, was giddy the entire time and had a laundry list of things she wanted to talk to Santa about. :P

I placed this chipboard "Let it Snow" across the Holly cut file. I just love the "banner" effect it has. It's so celebratory!

For this layout, it was my mission to use my chipboard. I feel like it's the most neglected in my arsenal of embellishing pieces. So, with this in mind, I made sure to use many pieces on my layout.

For the journaling aspect of my layouts, I like to use tiny words from the Accessory Sticker's sheet to convey my message. If I have something more to say, I usually write it on the back of the layout, including the date and ages of everyone involved.

I finished my layout with some enamel dots an some gold Heidi Swapp Color Shine. My fave!

Have a wonderful day!

xoLina

12x12 Layout: So Loved

Hey Everyone!

The time has come! LOL! Today's my day on the Cut Shoppe's Blog and I am totally stoked to be joining the Design Team this term. I just know it's going to be a ridiculously fun term!

So, I decided to scrap this photo of me and my little meatball at The Bluffs, here in Toronto. We had such a fun day and the scenery was just breathtaking!

The cut file I used is Etc. Etc. Etc.

The paper I used for my background is from Chickaniddy Crafts, Weekend Wonders. Other papers I used for matting are Lawn fawn Polka Mon Amie, Lemon Line Dance and the Pink Paislee 6x6 paper pad, in Solstice. I just pulled papers that I thought worked well together.

For embellishments, I used the same PP Solstice Ephemera pack, some enamel dots and aqua thread. And lastly, I added some Dylusions Ink in White Linen and Heidi Swapp Color Shine in Gold. And, that was it! 

Hope you enjoyed my layout and process, 

Thanks for stopping by today :)

Yay!

Hey Everyone!
Today is September 1st and I am so proud to reveal that i am part of The Cut Shoppe's Design Team! How awesome is that! I'm beyond excited and honoured to be part of this team and share the stage with so many talented ladies :)

That's me!

Thanks for sharing this awesome news with me!