Tuesday 4 September 2012

My Scrap Everything! Layout

Hi everyone,

Well the warmer weather has arrived in the southern part of the country along with the change of the season. It's so nice to see the sunshine again. And to coincide with the beginning of spring, here is my first layout for Scrap Everything!

A while ago I rediscovered a few years worth of photos that I hadn't scrapped. We sometimes forget how adorable our kids were when they were little and I've had such fun scrapping those busy but wonderful years. I still have a long way to go!

I chose to go with the Jenni Bowlin papers for this one. They suited the photo perfectly. I was keen to show a few techniques and ideas on this layout so I didn't go overboard with heavy embellishments.

Here's the layout:


I tend not to use titles like "Explore" or "Discover" as they've been used so many times. Sometimes though, it really is the right title for the page!

Here are a couple of close ups of the patchwork behind the photo:



One of the Jenni Bowlin papers had 4 x 4 inch squares of different patterned papers. I cut four of these into 1 x 1 inch squares and adhered them around the outside of a 5 x 7 inch piece of paper. I then positioned it on my layout and used a zigzag stitch along every join to give it a patchwork effect. The Jenni Bowlin paper is available here and the background paper, which has the journaling blocks on the back, is available here.

I had fun with the honeycomb effect around the photo. It's actually the leftover pieces from the Jenni Bowlin Quilted Stickers.The stickers themselves are hexagonal but I've used the packaging that surrounds them. To see what the original packet looks like click here. I carefully peeled off the background sticker sheet then trimmed off any excess edging. I then cut it into pieces so that it would frame my photo nicely. I love the effect. Here's a close up:



Another idea for using this honeycomb packaging is to use it as a template. It would be perfect! The adhesive is quite strong so, to avoid tearing your layout when you peel it off, use a bit of talcum powder on the back. This will make it less sticky and easier to remove.

And finally, another couple of close ups:



I hope you have fun with the honeycomb effect. There are 4 different types of the Quilted Stickers so these should keep you crafting for hours! I'd love to see something you make using any of the above techniques. Please let me know via a message on this blog.

Enjoy!
Heather

18 comments:

  1. Oh, Heather, this is wonderful. Great memory, & I LOVE how you have used those hexagons [filed that idea away carefully:):)] & that patchwork effect is really nice!!!

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  2. Love the colors in this one and that patchwork and sewing that you did.

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  3. I love the patchwork effect Heather and the hexagons look amazing! Beautiful layout. :)

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  4. Great idea with the hexagon stickers - I have the outline from mine too - will definitely use them!!

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    1. This is stunning Heather - I love your patchwork but the hexagonal frame is the icing on the cake - so, so creative@!!!

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  5. Your tapestry is fantastic and the layout is very professional. It's nice to have the time to scrap the photos when the kids get a little older. Great memory here!

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  6. Don't know how I manage to 'reply' to Helens comment here lol :) Blame it on Benji sitting on my knee as I type )))

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  7. Wow some very fab ideas to try out myself!!! Love the layout :D

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  8. Heather this is exquisite, I love the photo and I really love the patchwork quilting with the zig zag stitching.
    Thanks heaps for leaving me such lovely comments, I really love to see what you say because your work is so beautiful, I'm in awe. BTW I've decided not to cut up that fabulous 1886 scrapbook, I even met some people last Sunday who may be able to give me further information about the gentleman that left it to my mother.

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    1. That's be great to learn more about that gentleman Sarah! Good luck! I'll keep an eye on your blog to read any news.

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  9. This is gorgeous Heather, I love the honey comb effect and the patch work pieces also.. really lovely layout!

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  10. Fabulous! Love the patchwork and hexagons....looks awesome behind that wonderful pic!

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  11. Spring didn't last long for us here. It was blowing a gale yesterday and was quite miserable. Looks a bit brighter today though.

    Love what you've done with this page. The patchwork is fabulous!

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  12. Hi Heather - thanks so much for coming past my blog - I'm following you now too :) Love the look of your work - lots of nice details - love how you do stitching too. And I love your hexagons - great work - I'll be back soon ♥

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  13. Hi Heather, thanks so much for stumbling over my blog!!! I appreciate that. Big congrats on the Manor DT!!!! I am sure you will have fun with all those flowers. Can't wait to see what you create!!!

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  14. Awesome ideas here!!! Love your layout!!!

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  15. Love the quilted effect you have created here. Thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog. Just finished an article on quilting effects LOL.... Love how you have used your packaging as well.

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  16. Heather!!! This LO is stunning! I LOVE the patchwork.. and then to combine and layer it with the hexagons... sigh.. I just love it!

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