sitting pretty {merly impressions}

hello scrappy friends! 

today i want to share my next post for MERLY IMPRESSIONS, using the amazing KAISERCRAFT paper collection "LAVENDAR HAZE". 

this time i used pictures of my elise when she was just a tiny little doll.

i based my design on KAISERCRAFT on the 1st saturday sketch for AUGUST:

for my background i used the thistle paper, modeling paste and THE CRAFTER'S WORKSHOP masking template. 

i fussy cut the dragon flies from the Puce Gloss Paper. then i adhered them with 3d-tape to my page.

to embellish my layout i used KAISERCRAFT mini paper blooms fuchsia, fairy floss and coconut...

... and KAISERCRAFT rhinestone strips PINK, SILVER and ICE.

the chipboard frame around the small picture is from SCRAPMATTS CB4056 ornate frames. i altered the frame with TIM HOLTZ distress crackle paint "milled lavender".

i used the LAVENDAR HAZE collectables cardstock shapes to decorate my page.

i cut the fancy corner using DIE-VERSIONS corner concepts die "GOOD TIMES". 

here are a few more close ups from my layout: 

here is a detailed list with the products i used:

Lavendar Haze Paper Pack	Lavendar Haze "Thistle"	Lavendar Haze "Puce Gloss Paper"	Lavendar Haze Collectables	Mini Paper Blooms - Fuchsia	Mini Paper Blooms - Fairy Floss	Rhinestone Strips - Ice
Rhinestone Strips - Silver	Rhinestone Strips - Pink	Mounting Foam Tape	Kaisercraft Double-sided Tape	Mounting Foam Dots	Kaisercraft Glue Stick	Tim Holtz Kushgrip scissor

i hope you enjoyed today’s post!

make sure to visit MERLY IMPRESSIONS' blog for more inspiration from our design team.

hugs 'n smiles,
Emmy

our precious {merly impressions}

hello scrappy friends!

it's the 15th of the month and it is time for a new challenge at MERLY IMPRESSIONS!

this month we challenge you with a sketch! and this is my take on - 

OUR PRECIOUS

and this is the sketch for august:

i started with KAISERCRAFT white premium cardstock, THE CRAFTER'S WORKSHOP masking template "mini briks" and "tile texture", and modelling paste. after i finished my design i began stamping using KAISERCRAFT "bubble wrap"clear stamp and TIM HOLTZ "broken china" distress ink. 

using FABER-CASTELL design memory craft watercolor pencils and a maksing template i created the "paint" spots on my background.

for my design i used KAISERCRAFT "lavendar haze" paper collection.

i fussy cut the dragonflies from the puce gloss paper and adhered them with mounting foam tape to my background to create a 3d effect.

to complete the sketch design i added paper stripes under my picture. i used pattern paper and the lavendar haze collectables chipboard pack to create them.

the mini roses are also from KAISERCRAFT - mini paper blooms "black", as well as the rhinestones - silver colour.

for the title i used SCRAPMATTS chipboard set "assorted words 07", which i coloured with a blue metallic paint.

here is a list of the products i used on this project:

Lavendar Haze Paper Pack	Lavendar Haze "Puce Gloss Paper"	Lavendar Haze "Amethyst"	Lavendar Haze Sticker Sheet	Lavendar Haze Collectables	Kaisercard Coconut Weave cardstock	Mini Paper Blooms - Black
Rhinestone Strips - Silver	Bubble Wrap background stamp	Kaisercraft Glue Stick	Mounting Foam Dots	Kaisercraft Double-sided Tape	Mounting Foam Tape	Tim Holtz Kushgrip scissor

i hope i managed to inspire you today!

and i can't wait to see your take on this wonderful sketch!

you've got until 1:00pm on 12th september to add your creation to the gallery below MERLY IMPRESSIONS challenge blog post. the priize is fantastic – a £25.00 voucher to spend on anything you want from the MERLY IMPRESSIONS online store!

happy crafting and good luck!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

august early release {die-versions}

hello scrappy friends!

the DIE-VERSIONS' august early release - HAPPY FALL is finally here! although most of us are still enjoying our summer, the fall is definitely fast approaching and we have some awesome designs to show you.

for this release we have 30 amazing designs. we have whispers, sweet petites, wee petites, sweet spots, cute cubes, and we are very proud to introduce 2 new lines: half pints & corner concepts.

so head over to DIE-VERSIONS' blog to check the amazing samples our design team have created with the new dies!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy