Let's Chill Out

I incorporated a bit of rubber stamping into the background by accentuating the travel theme with postal stamps and travel related words. I also stamped the palm leaves onto acetate to add to the tropical vibe. The flamingo was created with pink texture paste applied through a stencil.   Wooden embellishments and woodgrain washi tape were also used.  Away we go!

This layout is jam packed with tiny details.  Be on the lookout for flip flops, sunglasses, a scuba mask, a guitar, and a tropical drink!

This Layout is submitted into the following challenges...

SnipArt Challenge

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Too Cute!

So many delicious details to find.  I got super carried away with die cut bubbles.  Some even have vellum which added a beautiful semi-transparent layer. I used Dew Drops were the perfect embellishment because their transparent nature gives such a realistic wet appearance.  

This layout is submitted into the following challenge:

SnipArt Challenge #64

Getaway!

Vacation time!  I incorporated a bit of rubber stamping into the background by accentuating the travel theme with postal stamps and travel related words. I also stamped the palm leaves onto acetate to add to the tropical vibe. The flamingo was created with pink texture paste applied through a stencil.  Wooden embellishments and woodgrain washi tape were also used. Away we go!

This layout is jam packed with tiny details.  Be on the lookout for flip flops, sunglasses, a scuba mask, a guitar, and a tropical drink!

This layout is submitted into the following challenges...

More than Words August Challenge (Sketch & Chill Out)

Creative Embellishments


Mixed Media Academy August Challenge

Splashy Mix August Challenge

Scrap the Girls

Scrap Our Stash (Dog Days of Summer)

Happy Crafting!

Pirate Card!

 Ahoy Pirate lovers!  Welcome Aboard!

Don't miss all the tiny details like the stamped silver chain, feather pen, embossed world map, keys, anchor, & the cracked skull (made with white crackle paint)

This artwork is submitted into the following August Challenges...

Creative Embellishments August Challenge

SnipArt Challenge

Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge

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Seriously?!!!

Today I want to show you how to easily attach intricate die cuts to a fun summer layout.  The No Clog Writing Cap will make it so simple to apply Best Glue Ever to thin die cut shapes you will wonder how you ever got along without it.  The complete tutorial for this layout explains all the details and you can find it HERE.

My niece was radiating joy at the pool that day and I wanted to capture that by creating a sense of movement in the layout. I created numerous types of bubbles from pattern paper, as well as, die cut bubble clusters to build the layers. I made sure to have some bubbles overlap the photos and some larger bubbles go off the page. By adding vellum selectively to some of the bubble die cuts, it added a wonderful illusion of depth to the layout because it is semi-transparent allowing one to see the details underneath. To create the appearance of water-like droplet & splashes, I used blue & clear transparent domed gems. (Dew Drops) I scattered them randomly and love the way they glisten realistically when they catch the light. I prefer to use glue dots as a neater and less stressful way of attaching tiny embellishments so I avoid potential accidents that can occur when using liquid glue. "Seriously" became the title for the layout because she was seriously fearless trying everything her older brother could do in the pool.

• This layout is submitted into the following challenges...
  More than Words August Challenge (Sketch & Chill Out)
  
  Creative Embellishments
  
  
  

  
  

  Mixed Media Academy August Challenge
  
  
  
  Splashy Mix August Challenge
  

  
  

  Scrap Our Stash (Dog Days of Summer)
  
  
  
  
  ScraPerfect Shop
  
  
  

                            

            Best Glue Ever                          No Clog Writing Cap
  

  
  

  

  

            Embellie Gellie                    Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest)

           

  
  

  Other Supplies:
  

  2 photos (4x6")

  pattern paper / card stock / vellum / release paper 

  frame die cut & bubble die cut

  embellishments: borders, flip flops, tab, large alphabet stickers
  

  

  Thanks for visiting!

Mermaid and Seashells

Summer time stamping fun!  

Notice that the clam shells are hinged on the straight side so they can open and look more realistic.

This card is submitted into the following challenges...

Color My Heart Color Dare  #406
(peach, glacier, toffee)


Creative Embellishments August Challenge

Blank Page Muse August Challenge

Academy ScrapArt Challenge

Time Out Challenge #168

The Artistic Stamper (anything goes)

Just Add Ink Challenge (#518 Teal)

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Smile, BEE Happy Layout

Hi Guys,
I took inspiration from my little niece's cute dress to make this layout.   Unfortunately, the little watermelon embroidered design on the dress didn't make it in the shot so I added a sweet chipboard watermelon slice instead.  The little bee is visible which is why I stamped and fussy cut numerous chubby bees to embellish the layout.  I added black Dew Drops for their heads and applied Glossy Accents to the wings for a shiny finish.  You can see the complete tutorial of the Smile BEE Happy layout HERE on The Robin's Nest Blog.

This layout is submitted into the following challenges...

The Scraproom Stash Challenge

S- scallop punch/sticker/spotty paper    K- Kaisercraft paper   E- enamel dots   
T- tear drop gems/tab    C- chipboard    H- heart

CSI  #329

Scrap The Girls

Black Dew Drops

 

Black Tear Drops

Sunflower Seeds Tear Drops

Supplies:  2 photos (4x6")
pattern papers / cardstock (yellow & white) / border
bee stamp (Stampendous)
black ink pad  / yellow marker
lace edge paper punch  / craft knife
chipboard embellishment / sticker word
liquid adhesive (Best Glue Ever - ScraPerfect)
transparent medium (Glossy Accents - Ranger)

The Robin's Nest Shop


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Strawberries Baby!

Hey Everybody,

I'd like to show you how I transformed Tear Drops into cute strawberries & bees.  All you need is a fine tip permanent marker and Tear Drops.  Hop on the cuteness train, my niece is adorable.  She certainly makes my heart do a "happy dance."  Here we go...off to pick some strawberries!  

The full tutorial for my double page layout can be found HERE.

This layout is submitted into the following August challenges...

The Scraproom (Jumpstart Sketch August Challenge)


Time Out Challenge  #167

Other Supplies:

7 photos (4x6")
patterned paper
thin permanent black marker
small white paper flowers
green & black card stock
leafy branch paper punch / mini daisy paper punch
liquid adhesive
scalloped edge frames

The Robin's Nest Shop

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