CUTE STORY RECORDED by Paige Evans
Description: I was scrolling through my Silhouette library and saw this lovely set of ampersands (and ampersand set by Lori Whitlock design ID #24970):
The swirly twirly pink ampersand in the center caught my eye and NEEDED to be BIG on a layout, cut with my Silhouette CAMEO of course :)
Journaling says: Playing on the ground with only a few toys because our stuff hadn't arrived yet.
How to: Die cut an ampersand from the and ampersand set by Lori Whitlock design ID #24970 from scratch cardstock using a Silhouette CAMEO then lightly adhere it over a white cardstock background. Watercolor over the ampersand then remove it and let the paint dry (or hurry up the process with a hairdryer). Poke holes about 1/4" apart all the way around the ampersand then backstitch through the holes changing the color of thread where the watercolor changes color. Yes, a long process, took about two hours, but it's so therapeutic for me. Trim a couple of photos to fit the curves of the ampersand and adhere them in place. Cluster embellishments such as die cuts, stickers, chipboard, brads, and more, around the layout. Trim a bit of doily and add a piece of chipboard on the top left corner. Journal on a die cut with a black pen and stamp the date in black ink on the bottom right corner.
Supplies: Cardstock, pen, roller date stamp, adhesive: American Crafts; Die cuts, stickers, chipboard, brads, doily: Open Book by Maggie Holmes for Crate Paper; Ink: StazOn; Watercolors: Studio Calico; Floss: DMC; Ampersand cut file: and ampersand set by Lori Whitlock design ID #24970; Die cut machine: Silhouette CAMEO
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How exciting!!! I am LOVING your lo!!! I love love love the cute photos (look how much Jane has grown in just the short time you have been there! wow!!) and loving the big, multi-colored "&"!!!!! Pinning and off to check out this blog!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Truly you are one of if not the best. Your designs and use of color, plus your amazing photos, a great layout. Michelle t
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. I usually attend two scrapbook expo's each year. They follow me on pinterest too which just made my day.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Pinned & shared on Twitter! Love!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty layout Paige!! I love the different colored threads you used on the Ampersand and the water colors look great!!
ReplyDeletehis is just beyond stunning! your stitching and watercoloring is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your pieces in the expo newsletter - and all the creative people you showcase!
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