Clean and Simple

Hello! Rochelle here to share with you a “clean and simple” layout.  Every now and then it’s great to just keep it simple and focus on the photo. :) For this layout, I used the darker and bolder colors in the SunKissed Collection because I love how it pops right off the white background.  I used the stickers to embellish my page adding a little dimension but still keeping it clean and simple.  Take a look: 

Supplies: GCD Studios SunKissed Collection - Patterned Papers: Weekend Adventures (#2062), Mama’s Muumuu (#2058); Brads (#2034); Label Stickers (#2033); Die-Cut Borders (#2036); Alpha Stickers (#2032); Glitter Epoxy Dots (Kathy Davis Happiness Collection #1868); Other: cardstock, jute, and date stamp.

Hello SunKissed

Summer is upon us, and there is no better collection than the Sunkissed collection for all my summer-time photos! I love the shades of blue in this line mixed with the peach!  Such pretty beach-y colors.

I started by adding a wash of blue watercolor to the background of my page and splattering with mists.

Then I just layered some papers behind my photos and added some stickers here and there.  I felt like I needed some more to frame the page, so I added some bits of border strips and machine stitching!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Papers, stickers: GCD Studios Sunkissed Collection
Epoxy dots: GCD Studios Kathy Davis collection
Mists: Studio Calico, Ranger

-Audrey Yeager

Pattern Paper Fun

Working with patterned paper really isn't that complicated. Especially when working with papers from the same collection as the guesswork of matching colors is removed. Don't let it overwhelm you, it shouldn't be intimidating!

 

With the exception of the small frame of cardstock and jute, this layout is created exclusively from patterned paper.  I chose the Ice Cream truck 3x4 card as the basis for the colors on my layout then thumbed through the patterned papers looking for the same colors.

The bright colors and patterns in the papers create visual interest on the page yet they need to be balanced so as not to take over the focus of the page, the pictures. The papers play a support role. By repeating the star theme, I was able to calm down some of the distraction caused by the multiple patterns on the page.

In looking back over my layouts, I realized that I usually have one multi-colored patterned paper and two or three primarily single color patterned papers with a solid to tie things together.

 

Support players like chalk (to edge the star pieces and draw the eye to the center of the star and thus the picture), Xacto blade (for fussy cutting) and die cuts help you be selective about the patterns you utilize and how they appear. That teal star is cut from the patterned paper made of waves. If I had not told you that, I doubt you would have known that!

I hope I have inspired you to play with your patterned papers and see them in a different light! I challenge you to give it a try!

Supplies: Sunkissed Collection by GCD - Patterned Paper: Sunshine, Sassy Swimmers, Pretty Swimsuit, Swim Lessons, Tickled with Sunshine, Lazy Days, Oh Lucky Me. Other - Jute: Lawn Fawn; Ink: Quick Quotes; Cardstock: Core'dinations

Mix Up those Titles

Fun with titles?  Sign me up!  Katrina here, and title work on a page is one of my favorite, if NOT my favorite thing to do when creating.  Occasionally I do get stuck for titles and Pinterest is a great resource to help you figure one out.  I just did a search for quote and then made it my own.

These pictures of Ella in her Doggles sunglasses just make me happy to look at.  The Sunkissed collection makes me feel that way also, so I thought I would combine the two!

I knew I wanted to put a sun in the corner and the pattern papers in the collection make it a fun one.  I also cut part of the pie-chart stickers to put in the corner as the center point.

Now for the title work.  As soon as I saw the ampersand paper, I knew I could include that into a title.  And bonus, with all the space, I could make it a big title.  I cut the word "keep" out with my Cameo using the Lobster font.

And the rest of the title.  I cut "soak" out of that fun alphabet paper.  I used some of the chipboard letters and covered them with some paint from a Jenni Bowlin Lemon Drop paint dauber.

Play with your titles and make some fun ones.  It will bring more interest to your page and make people wonder why you titled your page like you did!

Supplies: 

Sunkissed Collection: Paper-*2056, *2058, *2059, *2060, *2061, *2063, *2064; Label Stickers-*2071; Die Cut Borders-2074

Fun & Funky Collection:  Chipboard Alphas-*2160

Pure Bliss Collection-Letter Stickers-*2032

Happiness Collection-Glitter Enamel Dots-*1868

Other Supplies: Letter Stickers, Corrugated Letters, Silhouette Cameo with cutting files, Adhesive, Font (Lobster), Paint

Stars and Stripes

Hi...It's Kelly here today to share a patriotic page with Heidi Sonboul's Special Delivery collection.  The red and blue in this collection are perfect for a page of my very own Captain America....who is by far our favorite Avenger. It doesn't get much more American than that :)

To keep the page toned down, I started with a craft cardstock base....and just started layering all of my elements at the top/center.

The big Avengers 'A' is actually a clothing tag from one of my son's shirts...it fit in perfectly.

A set of red, white and blue punched stars with brad centers finishes the look.

Thanks for stopping by!

GCD Studios supplies used:

Special Delivery 12x12 paper - Dillon #2040

Special Delivery 12x12 paper - Jack #2043

Special Delivery 12x12 paper - Zach #2048

Special Delivery Label Stickers - #2052

Special Delivery Die Cut Borders - #2055

Sunkissed Alpha Stickers - #2032

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Stars & Stripes

Katrina here to share a patriotic layout today with you.  And what goes better on a patriotic layout than stars?!  I will admit, I had a little trouble when I decided I wanted to use stars on my layout.  This was before I found these pictures that I hadn't scrapped yet.  For some reason, stars are not a go to embellishment for me.  But they are super easy and fun, so they just might have become a staple in my bag of tricks!

The Special Delivery collection is perfect for all those fun July pictures that you will probably be taking tomorrow.  These pictures are of "The Wall That Heals" and I wanted to also do a layout about remembering why we have the freedoms we do.

Loved this map card that is in the collection and I wanted to make sure to work it into my layout in some way.

Just a shot of the journaling.  I am going to tell a little secret on myself.  I messed up on the word emotional.  And since I was writing directly on my background, it just can't be "thrown" away and started over.  I just rewrote the word on a scrap piece of paper and then popped it up.  Then I decided to go ahead and do the name of the exhibit also, just to tie things together.

And a shot of those stars at the top!  Juliana Michaels made a file and was kind enough to let me use it for this layout.  I will have a link to her blog on my personal blog tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a safe and fun 4th.   Please take time and thank a veteran for their service.  It will make their day and yours.

Supplies: Special Delivery Collection: Paper-*2039, *2040, *2041, *2042, *2043, *2044, *2047, *2048; Alpha Stickers-*2051; Stickers-*2052; Die Cut Borders-*2055

Other Supplies: WorldWin Cardstock, Silhouette Cameo with cutting files,  Adhesive, Pen, Chipboard Letters

A Perfect Treat for The 4th!

Happy Tuesday y'all!  Amanda here today with a super easy treat bag idea that would be perfect for your Fourth of July parties and celebrations later this week.

The reds, whites, and blues in the Special Delivery collection make for a perfect Fourth of July treat bag.  I die cut and embellished the bag with coordinating red, white, and blue prints and embellishments.  

I embellished the front of the bag by layering a variety of paper flags--anchored by a stars-and-stripes sticker--and tying on a tag with some festive twine.

A cute and happy paperclip on the top of the bag is for added fun. 

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Supplies: From Special Delivery--Calvin's Race 2039, Dillon 2040, Guido 2042, Paperclips 2054, Alpha Stickers 2051, Label Stickers 2052, Die-Cut Borders 2055; red, white, blue twine (Doodlebug); tag die (Avery Elle).  

Hello July!

Can you believe it's already July?! Holy cow, has this year flown!

Let's not let this month slip away too quickly, let's have a party. :)

This week at GCD Studios we are celebrating the 4th of July.

I'm proud to kick-off the party with a super darling banner.

The banner is made entirely from the Special Delivery collection.

I've complimented the colors with coordinating card stock.

I had originally planned to place this indoors,

but I'm giving that second thoughts now.

I think I'll laminate each banner and keep it on my front door.

What are your holiday plans?

GCD Supplies: Special Delivery 6 x 6 pad #2050,  Alpha Stickers #2051

Other Supplies: Dies, Big Shot, Cotton String, Star Punches, Brads, Card Stock

Happy creating!

Tons of Cute Layers

Katrina here with a layout from the collection, Special Delivery.  I will admit that the map paper was intimidating to me at first.  But, I happened to be looking around at cut files and found these light bulb cut files in the TwoPeas store.  Let's just say then the light bulb went off!

I love this globe cut file and the paper worked perfectly with it.  For my layers underneath my "love" border, I used bits from the Spencer paper.

I wrote each of the dogs names on the plain lightbulb shapes.  

I tied some jute twine on the FAMILY paper clip as a little touch to it. 

I used a combination of the letter stickers from Special Delivery, a couple of die cuts and some additional letters for my title.  I tucked the piechart sticker from the collection underneath my "W".

There are so many fun elements in the Special Delivery collection, be sure to pick it up soon!

Supplies: Special Delivery Collection-Papers *2037, *2039, *2040, *2041, *2042, *2043, *2044, *2045, *2047; Paperclips-*2045; Alpha Stickers-*2051; Label Stickers-*2052; Die-Cut Borders-*2055

Other Supplies: Alphas, Silhouette Cameo with die cutting files, Adhesives, Sharpie pen

You've Got Mail

Happy Summer everyone! Angi here with a fun project for your kiddos. It involves a bit of recycling too. All those brown paper bags that you have lying around will come in handy for this one.

I'm a teacher and I love to suggest fun activities that will help children retain their academic skills during the lazy days of summer. This project will help your children practice their handwriting and send sweet notes to friends and relatives living far away.

Heidi Sonboul's Special Delivery collection is the perfect choice for this project. Just take a look at the mailman on the paper. The text on the paperclip adds a great added touch to your projects too!

Supplies Used: (Special Delivery Collection) - Jack #2043, Guido #2042,  Dillon #2040, Paperclips #2054

Have a Happy Crafty Day!

Hey Sweet Cheeks

 My daughter has always been mischievous, even as a baby. I really wanted to capture that with this layout. The Special Delivery paper worked perfectly! It's so flexiable, and can be used for girl or boy layouts. The layout is feminine thanks to all the beautiful floral papers, but it isn't overly girly thanks to the vibrant blues and greens.

I added the little strip of journaling in with all the pretty pieces of pattern paper. The journaling it's self is part of a little poem about a mischievous little girl. I cut out the title - "mischievous" with my Silhouette Cameo.

Supplies: GCD Studio's Paper - Special Delivery Collection, Black Colorbok cardstock, Bazzil Basics Kraft, Silhouette Cameo

Thanks for taking a peek!

A Special Delivery Layout

Hi! I'm sharing a very girlie layout today featuring the Special Delivery collection by Heidi Sonboul.

Geek is Chic:

This line was PERFECT for this photo of my niece from Halloween last year.  Isn't she the cutest little nerd?

I knew I wanted to do a 'photo corner' look around the whole pages, so I started with that...and than just built everything up from the center.

I measured approximately 2 3/4 inches from each corner, and used a 1/2 inch circle punch to cut notches.

Next...I cut 2, 3 inch squares, embossed them, cut them diagonally, and adhered them to the corners with foam tape. I then topped them off with some thin ribbon...tucking them into the notches.

I thought this was a great way to make the page look 'finished' without looking too busy :)  

Thanks for stopping by today!

GCD Studios Products Used:
Special Delivery 12x12 paper - George #2037
Special Delivery 12x12 paper - Heidi #2041
Special Delivery 12x12 paper - Calvin's Race #2039
Special Delivery 12x12 paper - Jack #2043
Special Delivery - Die Cut Border Strips #2055
Special Delivery - Label Stickers #2052
Special Delivery - Alpha Stickers #2051
Special Delivery - Paperclips #2054
Special Delivery - Brads #2053
Happiness - Glitter Epoxy Dots #1868

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