When I have a sheet of patterned paper that I absolutely love -- like this Picnic paper from the Hello Sunshine line -- I like to make the most of it and find ways to use it prominently on more than one layout. One thing I sometimes do is cut a large square from the center of the paper so that I have a nice big piece to use on one layout and the remaining frame to use on another.
Here's the first layout I did with the frame a little while back:
I stitched around the edge of the frame and attached some lace and trim underneath. To give my frame a little dimension, I popped it up with Helmar Zapdots.
I saved the center square of my Hello Sunshine paper and used it on this layout:
I crocheted around the edge of the paper and the outer cardstock. I used Helmar's 450 Quick Dry adhesive (greats stuff!!) on this page.
Can I tell you much I LOVE all the Lily Bee rub-ons??!? The sentiments are perfect for so many layouts. In fact, I used one of the rub-ons as my title on this page. For a slightly different twist, I used the rub-on on a piece of thick fabric:
Lastly, I stacked a few of the chipboard pieces. I flipped over the middle chipboard piece and added glitter to the sticky side:
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Love both of these! The rubon on the fabric is too cool! And thanks for your sweet comment on my blog--I bet that would be a beautiful page!
ReplyDeleteI'm usually just a lurker, but I had to say how beautiful both of these layouts are!!! Love the crochet and flowers on the 2nd one and the 1st one is just so much fun--walking along the water!
ReplyDeleteThese layouts are truly gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Fantastic layouts!
ReplyDeletestacy you always blow me away with the crochet bits & pieces. It makes me want to learn! Love the color combos!
ReplyDeleteI like to stretch my favourite supplies as far as possible too. Love all the little details in your creations, they're really beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteso fabulous!!
ReplyDeletelovin' the crocheted page!
That crocheting is amazing! I really need to try that on a page. I like to cut the center out and use the other part as a frame, too. I guess I'm stingy with my paper :)
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ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. I love all of the details on your pages!
Gayle
So funny! Just yesterday I did the same with a paper. Love the idea of rub ons onto fabric. I have to try this out. Thanks for sharing.
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Stacy, these layouts are gorgeous! The paper tip is wonderful, but what I really loved is seeing how you embellished your pages. The crocheting is beautiful, and I love the layered chipboard idea. I will definitely be "lifting" that idea from you! Unfortunately, I don't know how to crochet, but I might have to learn! :)
ReplyDeleteThese both are gorgeous!!! I love how you crocheted the border on the second one!!!
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