American Crafts | Eat Cake

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Die cuts are a fun way to add interest to your page.  I used die cuts on my page to help tell

the story of my niece celebrating her birthday.

Supplies: Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370085) - 6x6 Paper Pad, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370099) - Ephemera W/ Gold Foil, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370103) - Gold Numbers Paper Clips, Cardstock (AM710-81) - White Textured, This To ThatAM617-13) - Adhesive, Studio Calico (SC1-31064) - Inky Black

How To:  Cut background from White 12x12 Cardstock using the Silhouette Cameo.  Cut pieces of patterned paper to fit background using the Dear Lizzy 6x6 Paper Pad.  Back White 12x12 background cut with a piece of white 12x12 white background paper.  Adhere cut pieces from 6x6 paper pad in negative pieces.  Adhere all pieces down.  Sprinkle black spray mist across the page. Print an Instagram photo measuring 3.5x3.5" adhere to center bottom of page.  Embellish with die cuts, and paperclip.

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Scrapbook Circle | Take 2

Hi everyone, For this month's Take 2 post at Scrapbook Circle, I was challenged to take a previous layout from a past kit and re-do it.  For my post this month I decided to re-do this layout by the awesome Audrey Yeager.  When I first saw this layout, I was so intrigued by the overlapped design.

I kept the overall design the same.  I used my July You Are My Favorite kit to recreate my own design.  I used a triangle punch, and layered the pieces along my page.  I loved the light and blue background with brown that Audrey used in her original page.  I worked the light blue and white background onto my page by using the Jubilee paper by Crate paper.  I trimmed a strip of patterned paper and adhered it to the top of my page. 

I incorporated the brown from the original design by adding the cork word "today" (included in the main kit).  To embellish my page I used a tassel from the That Was Fun Add-on, and wood veneer pieces.

I hope you enjoyed my take on the Take 2 challenge.  If you create a layout using one of the Scrapbook Circle kits, we would love for you to share it with us on the Scrapbook Circle Facebook page!

American Crafts | Summer Daybook

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Summer is a busy time for our family, this summer daybook from the Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy collection is perfect for helping us check off our "to do list" and staying organized. 

Summer Daybook 

Supplies: Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370134) - Spiral Bound 52 Week Journal, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370108) - Washi Tape Book, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370109) Metal Rimmed Tags, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370091) - Accents & Phrases W/ Glossy Accents, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370096) - Plastic Glitter Bows, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370099) - Ephemera W/ Gold Foil, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370077) - Acetate Transparency Darling, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370087) - Accents & Phrases Foiled Chipboard, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370088) - Confetti Hearts Colorful Chipboard Thickers, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370089) - Woodland Gold Foiled Foam, #Summer (366963) - Journaling & Phrases, #Summer (366968) - Acrylic Shapes Ice Cream, 

1.  Begin by choosing the products you would like to use in the album.  I used the Fine and Dandy collection and #Summer collections.  I start by getting everything ready and laying out my supplies before adhering them down. Adhere two strips of washi tape down and then layer the title on top.  Use a sewing machine to stitch down the title.

 

 

 

 

2.  Create a tab with washi tape on the "Today I Will" page, and staple down.  Lay out title before gluing down.  Add stickers, acrylic camera shape and phrase stamp to pages.

3.  Next, I put together a page for Summer Birthday's.  I thought the "currently Makes Me Happy" page and the calendar next to it was perfect for Birthday's.  Adhere chipboard pieces to page and staple down.  Adhere a small envelop and tuck in a small metal rimmed tag.

4.  Staple on a pair of acrylic sunglasses to the "Best Days Ever" page, stamp a phrase underneath.  Adhere a square photo overlay to adjoining page.  Decorate with chipboard piece and stickers.

5.  Next, adhere a 4x6 photo overlay frame to "favorite books" page with a strip of washi tape.  Adhere cherry wood veneer sticker piece.  Staple typewriter ephemera piece to adjoining page.  Tear a strip of washi, and adhere underneath.  Add cork sticker and star sticker to page.

6.  Create a tab with washi tape and staple down on "Places I want to Travel to" page.  Stamp phrase stamp just below title.  Embellish by adding road trip wood veneer piece and acrylic sunglasses.  Trim a piece of acetate transparency and adhere to adjoining page with washi tape.  Use a sewing machine to stitch in place.  Layer title and ephemera pieces.

 

7. Last, adhere ephemera to page, stamp page with phrase stamp.  Adhere a small strip

of washi tape across the bottom of the page and staple down with mini stapler.  

Finish by adhering plastic bow.

I hope this tutorial has inspired you to create your own Summer daybook.  I still have some

empty pages to fill and will fill them as we check off things on our Summer to do list!

American Crafts | Paperclips

It's Paper Clips week on the American Crafts blog!  Paperclips can be used as unique embellishments on your projects.  I used the 

Dear Lizzy paperclips to number the photos of my niece playing peek-a-boo

on my layout.

Supplies: Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370091) - Accents & Phrases W/ Glossy Accents, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370099) - Ephemera W/ Gold Foil, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370095) - Acrylic Shapes, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370096) - Plastic Glitter Bows, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370103) - Shaped Paper Clips Gold Numbers, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370109) - Metal Rimmed Tags, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370061) - Fabulous Fun W/Gold, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370062) - Love Fest Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370063) - Just Peachy Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370064) - Stripey Straws Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370066) Peonies Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370067) - Celebrate Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370069) - Make A Wish Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370072) - Fine & Dandy Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370073) - Bright Bows Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370078) - Sweetest Soiree Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370079) - Elated Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370080) - Cheerful Chatter Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine And Dandy (370082) - Gleeful Paper, Cardstock (AM710-81) - White

How To:  Handcut about 50 elongated half circles from pattern paper, set aside.  Print five small photos and handcut into half circles (tip: use an already cut half circle as a template for your photos).  Line up the pattern paper half circles and photos onto white cardstock paper in seven horizontal rows, making sure to place a photo onto five of the rows, leaving the top row and bottom row blank.  Handcut the "hello circle" from the Fine & Dandy gold foil paper, cut into a half circle. Remove two patterned paper half circles from the third row and place cut "hello circle" in it's place.  Slip a paperclip over a half circle on each row that has a photo, before adhering down.  Adhere word stickers to a couple of half circle pieces.  Use a sewing machine to stitch all rows in place.  Flick black spray mist over page, being careful not to get mist on photos.  Stamp a date onto a metal rimmed tag and adhere "Admit One" sticker on top, adhere to bottom left hand side of layout.  Adhere clear acrylic shapes and die cut ephemera bow.  Finish by adhering plastic glitter bow. 

American Crafts | Fine And Dandy Tutorial

I have a fun tutorial to share with you, that was on the American Crafts blog last week using the brand new Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy collection.

Supplies: Fine And Dandy (370069) - Make A Wish Paper, Fine And Dandy (370074) - Stay Awesome Paper, Fine And Dandy (370064) - Stripey Straws Paper, Fine And Dandy (370083) - Charming Charade Paper, Fine And Dandy (370082) - Gleeful Paper, Fine And Dandy (370069) - Dies, Fine And Dandy (370098) - Cupcake Liners, Fine And Dandy (370100) - Toothpicks, Cardstock (AM714-17) Glitter Gold 

1. Use a die cutting machine to cut your accordion banner pieces (I found my file in the Silhouette Studio store).  Accordion fold each piece along the scored lines. Fold the large bottom piece in half creating a semi-circle.

2. Fold the semi-circle base piece over to the back and tape the two ends together that meet in the center.

3.    Lay the next piece on top, aligning with the folds on the bottom layer.

 4. Lay the top piece on top aligning the folds with the two layers below.

5. Tie a string between the center fold of the bottom base and the long flat edge and tie tight. Tape all the layers together along the top edge.

6. Adhere the center circle on top. Repeat this step for each banner piece that you would like to make.  String together and hang.

7.  Accessorize with other party decorations and enjoy!

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American Crafts | Love You

Hi There!  I had a post go up on the American Crafts blog yesterday for Love week and I would like to share it with you!  I used the brand new Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy collection!

I love all of the papers in the Fine and Dandy collection.  I layered

punched pieces over large letters to create a big impact title for

my page.

Supplies: Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370067) - Celebrate Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370083) - Charming Charade Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370079) - Elated Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370082) - Gleeful Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370063) - Just Peachy Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370071) - Let's Party Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370062) - Love Fest Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine & Dandy (370069) - Make A Wish Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370075) - Stay Wild Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370064) - Stripey Stars Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370072) - Gold Foil Paper, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370087) - Thickers Phrase and Accents Gold Foil,  Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370090) - Thickers Foil Sparkling Gold Hearts, Dear Lizzy Fine nd Dandy (370097) - Confetti and Glitter Sticks, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370099) - Ephemera Gold Foil Accents, Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy (370108) - Washi Tape, Cardstock (AM71-563) - Kraft Cardstock

How to:

Use a die cutting machine to to cut out a large "Love" title out of white cardstock.  Using a circle punch, punch out several circle pieces from various pieces of patterned papers. Run adhesive along the front of the large "Love" title.  Layer the circle punched pieces into rows and adhere down to title.  Print a small photo and cut to fit within the "O" shape in the love title.  Drop droplets of paint and ink across a kraft cardstock background.  Adhere "Love" title and photo onto cardstock background.  Using a sewing machine and black thread, stitch around the the large "Love" title.  Trim the banner words "This Is My Fave" from Celebrate Patterned paper.  Place a strip of washi tape along the bottom left hand side of title.  Layer banner words on top.  Spell out the word "You" with gold foil heart thickers and adhere to bottom right hand side of the letter "E".  Embellish the page with ephemera pieces, stickers and confetti pieces.

I hope you enjoyed my love themed layout today!  Thanks for looking!