Mombie

Hey everyone. I have a layout to share that's inspired by the Dotty About Dots challenge at The Studio Challenges. The challenge was to use anything with dots.  I used enamel dots, ephemera with dots and I added splatters all around the page. I used Echo Park Paper's 'I Am Mom' collection with this adorable photo of my daughter and grandson. I used a brayer to apply the watered down distress on the background. The sketch that inspired this page was from PageMaps. Below are some close ups. Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Scrap Our Stash Challenge #23

Hey everyone. Here's my take on Scrap Our Stash's #23 Stash Challenge. The challenge was to use an item from your stash for each letter in the word "washi". I used the following:

W- Woodgrain sequins
A- Alphabet stickers
S-Stitching
H-Hexagons
I-Ink (hello was stamped using distress ink)

The paper, tags, burlap heart and  "hello" stamp were from the Crop and Create Delivered Fall 2014 kit. The hexagons were punched with an Epihany Crafts punch. The sketch was from PageMaps January 2015 selection.

Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Winter Layout Class

Hey everyone. Here's the next layout class at Shabby Shutters. We will be using Authentique's 'Glistening' paper line. We will also be playing with frosted film to make some snowflakes and embossing with ultra thick embossing powder. This class is scheduled for February 18th at 6:30. The cost is $25, unless you have a punch card. There are two spots left so please call or email the shop to save your spot. Below are some close ups. Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you in class!!

Michelle

Jolly Christmas Layout

Hey everyone. Here's an upcoming class at Shabby Shutters. We will be using Authentique's 'Joyous' paper line as well as embossing and sanding some Core'dination cardstock. Very cool results!!There will also be the usual stitching and splattering. This class is scheduled for February 4th at 6:30. The cost is $25 unless you have a punch card. Call or email the shop to save you spot. Below are some close ups. Hope to see you then and thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

PageMaps Scraptastic Kit Club Sketch Contest

Hey everyone. Here's my entry to PageMaps newest sketch contest. The picture is of my daughter and one of her good friend's son. I used Echo Park Paper's 'All About A Boy' paper line. I also used some of Tim Holtz's industrious stickers. I used one of the star border strips and some arrows. I covered the arrow that was already on the spinner with a sticker and stitched it with some floss. The three spinners are popped up. I finished off the page with some stitching and distress stain splatters. Below are some close ups. Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

PageMaps' BasicGrey Capture Sketch Challenge

Hey everyone. Here is my entry to the PageMaps' Basic Grey Capture sketch challenge. The pictures are of me and my daughter. I can count on one hand the number of layouts I have created that feature me. When Sam asked what I wanted for Mother's Day this year, I told her I wanted pictures of us. With her schedule and the weather, we didn't get around to it until June. I used Bobunny's 'Prairie Chic' paper line along with some of their Double Dot cardstock. The splatters were made using Faded Jeans and Picked Raspberry Distress Ink. I dabbed the inks on my craft mat and with a wet brush I picked up some of the color and then flicked it on the cardstock. Didn't completely clean my brushes, so some of the perfect pearls that I used last, were transferred to the splatters!! I embossed some script on to parts of the pattern paper, using a stamp from Hero Arts. The denim and cardstock spiral flowers were hand cut. The denim came from an old pair of jeans of Sam's. I also cut out a few circles and popped them up on the pattern paper. Some stitching, pearls and of course bling, completed the layout. Below is a copy of the sketch and some close ups. Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Spring blossoms

Hey everyone. Just wanted to share another class I taught at Shabby Shutters. I used Pink Paislee's 'Hope Chest' collection. The flowers were cut using Tim Holtz's tattered floral die (one of my go to flower dies). For the burlap flowers, I brushed some Mod Podge on the burlap first and after it dried I cut the flowers out. The Mod Podge keeps the burlap from fraying. I have heard that you can also use a 50:50 tacky glue/water combo. Haven't tried that yet though. I layered 2-3 of the flowers and added some buttons and hand cut crumpled leaves. Some stitching on the corners completed the layout .This layout is based on a couple of PageMaps sketches. Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Sunflowers

Hey everyone. Here's another class I taught at Shabby Shutters. I used We R Memory Keepers 'Antique Chic' collection. The colors matched perfectly with the sunflower pictures I took last summer. The sunflower on the page was made from sticky back canvas. The canvas was cut with Tim Holtz's tattered floral die and then inked with distress ink. Some stitching, buttons and a cute wire bird from Maya Road finishes off the page. The inspiration for this layout was a PageMaps sketch. Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Happy Easter

Hey everyone. I'm a bit late getting this up. It was a easter layout class at Shabby Shutters. I used Authentique's 'Hope' collection. I absolutely love this company's pattern paper. The thickness, texture and vintage patterns.........Beautiful. The larger flowers were made from folded circles. The smaller ones were all made by crumpling and layering punched flowers. This layout was based on a PageMaps sketch. Some stitching and liquid pearls finished this page off. Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

PageMaps Lily Bee Sketch Contest

Hey everyone. Here is my entry for PageMaps Lily Bee sketch contest. I used My Mind's Eye 'Indie Chic' paper and buttons. The paper roses were cut using Spellbinders bitty blossoms die. The burlap roses were made by brushing some Mod Podge onto a piece of burlap, cutting out a spiral circle and then rolling it up. The Mod Podge keeps the edges of the burlap from fraying. Very easy and very cute!! Some washi tape, stitching and ink splatters (my new fav technique) completed the layout. Below are some close ups and the sketch. Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.      ~Michelle

PageMaps On the Border Challenge

Hey everyone. Here's my entry for PageMaps On the Border Challenge. I used Teresa Collins 'Summer Stories' collection for this layout. Because it is featuring none other than Mr. Tim Holtz I decided to use some of his products. The buttons, paper clip and word stick are from his Ideology line. The little camera was made from grunge paper and cut using one of his Mover and Shaper dies. It was colored with distress ink and stains. The little ticket stub is one of his Stamper Anonymous stamps. Below is a close up and a copy of  the sketch. Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

PageMaps Color Suite Challenge

Hey everyone. Here's my entry to PageMaps Color Suite Challenge. The challenge was to create a layout based on a sketch using the colors navy, green, grey, pink and yellow. I used Pink Paislee's 'Cottage Farms' collection. I love the touches of pink , yellow and grey that the paper has. Very soft and beautiful. I added some hand made flowers using Tim's Tattered Floral die and finished it off with some stitching and pearls. Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

 

 

Crop & Create Layout

Hey everyone. Just wanted to share another layout class at Shabby Shutters. We used Carta Bella's 'So Noted' collection. I absolutely LOVE the soft colors in this line. Carta Bella is one of my faves. The texture and thickness of their paper is awesome. We also used a Prima mask and one of We R Memory Keepers Lucky 8 punches. It was finished off with some punched flowers and a little bling. The pictures are from the first Crop & Create weekend in Moncton. Sherry, Darly and I took some classes and met some wonderful and inspiring ladies. It was a great weekend. The layout was inspired by a PageMaps Project 12 sketch. Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Winter Layout Class

Hey everyone. Here's a winter layout using We R Memory Keeper's 'Winter Frost' collection. I just love the colors!! The hexagons were cut using Spellbinder dies. The large snowflake was cut from chipboard painted with gesso and then covered with tissue paper. I then colored it with distress stain, more gesso and then sprinkled some dry glitter. The die used to cut the snowflake was from Sizzix. WOW embossing powder and dylusions spray also make an appearance.

This was another class taught at Shabby Shutters and was inspired from a PageMaps sketch. Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Another Valentine Layout

Hey everyone. Here's another layout in honor of Valentine's Day. The pictures are of my daughter and her horse. Since her boyfriend was working  away on February 14th, Hugo stepped in and was her Valentine for the day. To say that they love each other is an understatement. This was also a class taught at Shabby Shutters. The paper, buttons and chipboard stickers used are from My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 3 collection. I am a big fan of My Mind's Eye. Beautiful stuff.

The hearts were cut from packaging, embossed and then painted with acrylic paints. I used Claudine Hellmuth's paints. The layout was inspired from a PageMaps sketch from November 2012. Hope you like it.

Michelle