Posts Tagged ‘these days’

I recently bought a new border punch which set me off on a punching frenzy. Border punches are a great way of adding texture and definition to pages without adding any bulk.

I have used the Kaisercraft These Days collection for this layout. As you can see I used the punches in a few ways that add a delicate lacey feel.

For this edge I punched a couple of strips of paper and then lightly spritzed it with water. This allows you to crumple the paper together to form a frilly edge. When the paper dries, it sets in place and becomes firm again.

Of course the punch around the page allows us to edge our background papers. I added little dots of Perfect Pearls as an accent all the way around.

You’ll frequently see small envelopes on my layouts – I love envelopes as a way to hide my journalling. If ever I come across a small envelope, I pull it apart and draw around it to make myself a template. I have quite a little collection going now!

Lastly, I edged my circles with a punched border just like the ruffled border only this time snipping the inside edge to allow it to bend around the circle.

Thanks for popping in.

Morag x

That rare photo in our household. My DH caught on camera! I thought I’d make the most of it and turn it into a layout.

I used papers from the These Days collection for my layout. The background is Tradition. I used a brick wall stencil to add a little detail to the centre of the paper so that I didn’t need another paper.

I created a small corner detail using a sting of pearls and a resin flower.

The flowers are spiral circles rolled up to create roses. I used a mixture of cardstock and patterned papers. If you look really closely, I added small flourishes using Perfect Pearls.

I found a handy quote to tuck in behind the flowers to finish it all off!

Thanks for popping in.

Morag x

The These Days collection has such soft muted colours that it is perfect for all sorts of lovely projects.  We recently took a trip to Stratford on Avon where I took this photo of my DD which is one of my current favourites.  She was grinning from ear to ear which I adore.  The colours were however rather bright as she stood in the flowers with a bright red top.

I used a simple design which really showcases the  gorgeous border sticker from the These Days sticker sheet.  To draw the eye to the top of the circle, I tied a big flimsy bow from vintage seam binding.

For some added detail I added tiny drops of Liquid Pearls around the stamped journal block (These Days Clear Stamps).  You can also see that I used a mask on the cardstock background. I gently rubbed Distress Ink over it to create the pattern.  I then added some random script (from the Secret Bird Society Clear stamp) to add a little more depth.

I love the lace pack which contains the prettiest crochet lace.  I used them to edge my photo and circle which adds a touch of delicacy to my layout.

Thanks for popping in.

Morag x