The One with January 2014 American Crafts Layouts

Here are my two monthly layouts for American Crafts!

ALL READY by Paige Evans

Journaling says: Janey looked so cute on our first walking adventure in the city of Vienna, Austria!

How to: Die cut a floral design from white cardstock and back each petal with patterned paper and/or gold foil vellum. Adhere the floral piece on an aqua ombre paper background and add gold resin flowers in the empty circles. Place a photo, fabric photo frame, Thickers title, and lots of embellishments as shown on the bottom right side. Journal on the top edge and stamp the date on the white space of the photo. Drop dark gray spray mist by the journaling and photo.

Supplies: Cardstock, glitter foam letter stickers, pen, date stamp, ink, stapler, adhesive: American Crafts; Patterned paper, gold foil vellum, resin flowers, ribbon bow, fabric photo frame, die cuts (flowers, label), hairpin, stickers (borders, dimensional flower): Crate Paper; Chipboard letter stickers, spray mist: Studio Calico; Die cut machine (Silhouette Cameo), flower background lace cut file (Design ID#32346): QuicKutz

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BUBBLES & KIDS by Paige Evans

Journaling says: On Fox's last day in Nursery I walked in and saw him having the time of his life catching bubbles! Seriously what is it with kids and bubbles? Too fun!

How to: Die cut a star from patterned paper and sew it onto a blue stars paper background. Paint over the star white and let it dry. Add a photo and lots of embellishments around the star as shown. Add a title to the right and journaling on the bottom left. Sprinkle spray mist in a triangle over the layout.

Supplies: Patterned paper, vellum die cuts, badges, cork shapes, wood veneer, transparency words, sequins, spray mist: Studio Calico; Buttons, fabric brad, adhesive, stapler: American Crafts; Paint: FolkArt; Sewing machine: Brother; Thread: Coats & Clark; Die cut machine (Silhouette Cameo), star cut file: QuicKutz; Pens: American Crafts (black), Sharpie (white)

That's a wrap! More next month! (And the next, and the next, and the next :)