Summer Breeze . gift {Box} cover

 

 Summer breeze collection

by Kaisercraft

 is just oozing with colours and variety of flowers …

just perfect to lift up that

summer mood.

Oh yes, bright and cheerful … my kind of

summer project inspiration –

totally easy to create anything that suits

your summery mood.

 Project: Summer Breeze Box

easypeasy project … and a perfect box décor top

for summer memoirs

I created a 3D flower garden by cutting

the flowers individually

I enjoyed making the individual flowers …

quite tedious yet therapeutic …

and I just love the details and effects

so I decided not to put any photos …

just make it simple

enjoy the summer blooms ... 

I got more for you to keep your

summer fun and inspired.

Lucky Charm by Dear Lizzy

The Story

 <<<<<< this is so AWESOME >>>>>>>

We always have stories to tell –

Short – long – it doesn't matter …

coz' there's always something …

[the cover]

 [the inside]

Something different this time …

just flip it, add pages or cards

or have a mini album within the album

 

[the back]

  

Tag it!

>>>>>>---- everydAy inspiration -->>>>

I just love the Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm Paper – DreamCatcher

I made several Tag minis … truly awesome for

everyday inspiring thoughts …

I can also add few photos or badges … anything at all

then just put it inside in a large jar …

let's call it –

jam of inspirations

{get 'em Jam up}

[details]

 

[Rhonna Designs Insta Quote/Sunburst]

opppsss … i can also add few jam recipes

{that's why I need more of this DreamCatcher papers}

tip: cut each bottle and create a 3D on the toppers
... also elements on the image e.g. heart, message

Supplies:

Patterned Paper American Crafts – Lucky Charm by Dear Lizzy;

Cardstock Bazzill – Green, Cream; Chipboard

Embellishments Dusty Attic – Chipboards; Tim Holtz – Journaling Tickets;

CheeryLynn Diecuts – Lace Corner, Fanciful Flourish; Sizzix – Leaves

Stamps / Inks Ranger- Distress Inks, Inkssentials Glue n' Seal;

Stampendous! – Shabby Blue/Pink Embossing Enamel; Unity Stamp

Others Washi Tape

summer.sunshine by Kaisercraft

summer is in full swing …

flowers are in bloom …

sun is shining …

beach and surf … fun ways to spend the vacation …

well, just one of the things to do.

I love the summer feel …

the vibrant colours around the surroundings

birds tweeting, butterflies filling the field …

so here's another

Project: Summer Box Top Décor

{create} the background

{cover} the white 12x12 cardstock with gesso

[edge} it with the combo of

Studio Dab of Yellow & To Do Malaysia Blue

{use} the mini Chicken Wire/Reverse and

{dab} the Studio Dab of Yellow

{mix} 3D powder and white gesso + combo Yellow & Malaysia Blue

{apply} it with the Mini Chicken Wire

{cut} the flowers and create 3D

 

 a photo can also be added or

name or

mini card

 let's create 

your summer memories 

box topper ...

Charmed ...

{American Crafts}

Lucky Charm Collection

by Dear Lizzy

I am so just loving this entire collection …

I was exploring and playing with words

to write with my journal …

oh well, it is time again to do my

summer mini albums, inspiration tags –

just getting ready, ya' know

coz' once summer vacation is over … hooplaa

meaninnnggg …

 just gotta' print the photos,

few doodles here and there

and dig in to my new summer mini albums.

 What d'ya feel like doing?

Got some for you here … be iNspired and

Have fun!

 

just A Love Story

>>>>>>> our life <<<<<<

[layout] 

 [details]

our Love Letters

 <<<<<<---- You Make My Hear Sing <<<<<<

[Layout]

[details]

And yes, this is just charming …

Cool,easy and perfect

for my summer love story inspiration.

[alternative]

I will also use the layout for my

mini album cover
{got more easy peasy projects with this collection ...}
next please -

 check out the latest project inspirations from my 

fellow DT members …

grab your crafty bag now and join me in feeling that summer(ish)

love inspiration

Echo Park Scoot Album 2

Hello! Here comes my second project with Eco Park's Scoot collection. This time I made a mini album to  collect my favourite photos when Alex was 9 months old. Do you remember my Prima album? I used the same idea for the album body - really simple to make but great for a small bunch of loved photos or to tell a story. 

To decorate the front cover I made a faux Polaroid photo (I really love how this type of photos look on a project). I also used some stickers, punched circles, banners, a flag and a couple of paper clips.

 

To bind the album I used a cotton string which I kept from a packaging (I don't throw stuff like this, you never know when it would come in handy :)).

My Prima album was more interactive - there were more elements, two pockets and some tags since I had many photos from the photo shoot. Here however my aim was only to collect these few precious photos in one place. I added only one interactive element - a flap on the back page and attached to its back side a journalling card. You'll never really see it unless you open the flap, so this tip might be useful if you prefer to keep your journalling more private.
 

Thanks for joining me today!

Happy crafting,

Lidiya

Secret Garden Inspirations

Hello dear crafters.

I hope everyone is having a good time, had the chance to visit and get hold of new beautiful goodies at Paper Lane and most of all crafting the day away. I’m really excited to share with everyone today a garden of inspirations.

The Secret Garden from Graphic 45 is really beautiful and fun. There are lots of projects for this paper line that you can come up with as I did.

 First inspiration…

Secret Garden Spinner Album

 To spin your creativity and keep those ideas flowing…

 This is a larger and taller spinner album version . There are 12 pages in the spinner with a page size of 5 ¾ x 8 inches. So, lot of different photo sizes can be placed on it up to 6x4inches and perhaps some notes too. The papers are already beautiful and blends so well with each other.  Here are some of the pages...

 

 There are also lots of designs that can be cut out that I had also used it to embellish the pages. Well, except for the pearls and trims {can’t help myself with that}. Additionally, I have also used the stickers from this collection. 

 This spinner album makes a perfect centerpiece in your home, a keepsake or a gift. Or it can also be great for a school projects, etc…hmmm a lot of spinning ideas to come up with!!

Second inspiration…

Tags

Well, I have cut outs left after making the spinner album so I decided to make a couple of tags.

 

 I ran two Inkssential craft tag size#8 with different embossing folders. Applied Ranger Shabby Shutter and Ranger Dusty Concord distress inks on the violet tag while on the pink tag I applied Prima old rose and pastel green chalk inks. The flowers were made by hand stitching a lace then topped it up with a flower made using Tim Holtz Alterations Tattered Florals die. Added all the elements together and the tags were done.

 These tags were dressed up front and back and this is how the backside of the tag looks...

 

Third inspiration…

Best Friends Card

 This card was made using one of the new arrivals at Paper Lane, the Radiant Rectangles Spellbinder Nestabilities die. 

 

 Beautiful paper line and spellbinder dies...just imagine all the projects and possibilities you can come up with. Again the flower was made using the paper from the collection and Tim Holtz Alterations Tattered Florals die. 

 

 

 

Fourth inspiration

Layout with a box

Yes, literally a layout with a box. Well, maybe it looks like a paper frame or shadow box. One thing for sure…the young lady in the picture is my great inspiration to come up with this unique layout.

This paper folding technique is great for layering and adding dimensions to a page. I really loved how this page turns out. The page is 12x12inches and the box in it measures 10x10inches. Cut out the Secret Garden paper and used it to layer inside the box. Decorated the box frame with cut out and punch papers, lace and pearls.

I’m so glad to share my ideas and I do hope that I have inspired you today. Do let Paper Lane know if you are interested in my projects.

From my garden of inspiration to yours…let your creativity flows.

Hugs,

Irene