'Family' Interactive Canvas

'Family' Interactive Canvas

Hi everyone,
Today I am showcasing a new paper line by Quick Quotes called "One Fine Day."  With these papers, I decided to create an interactive home decor piece.  I used my Spellbinders Grand Caliber machine along with the 'Creative Book Pages' Grand diecuts to create my flip up pages.

I used a 10x10x1 canvas, then I used 3 diecuts from the 'Creative Book Pages' nestabilities to create different layered pages.  I scored each page at 1/2" to create the binding for my album.  I adhered them to the back side of the canvas so that when the last page is flipped up I have a shadow box :)

 On the cover I added corrugated chipboard, a Petaloo flower, QQ frosted butterfly, cream ribbon & I cut the Precious Family rectangle from the word & phrases sheet included in the paper line.  Throughout the project I also used various QQ inks: Mocha Mama, Green with Envy & Bloody Mary.

 For my first flip up pages I used some corrugated chipboard, a Martha Stewart Punch & some of the Quick Quotes adhesive backed glitter chipboard pieces.  I then scrunched some ribbon across one part of the page.

 For these next pages I used a QQ diecut frame.  I also used more of the glitter chipboard pieces and added various bling.  "Family is..." also cut from the word & phrases paper.

For the last pages I used the negative piece from one of my flip up pages as the background to mat around my shadow box.  I decorated the inside with Petaloo flowers.  The 'Forever' journaling spot is also included on the 12x12 word & phrases sheet in the paper pack.

I really enjoyed working with these new papers and I hope you enjoyed my project.  Thanks for stopping by! :)

'Cutie' layout

Happy Saturday everyone!

Here is a layout featuring my precious baby, Ethan :) I used Quick Quotes newest paper line called "One Fine Day." It is being released at Winter CHA in a few short weeks. I love the muted color hues.

In this photo Ethan was just 9 months. I am working on his first year album and am pretty close to being caught up. He is currently 11 months old.  The rest of his album can be found at the tab at the top of my blog.

Items used: I added chipboard letters from Crate paper and the clear transparency journaling block from Oriental Trading Co.  I also added a few buttons & twine, plus some black rhinestones between the flags to finish off my layout.  To create my frame around Ethan I used my Spellbinders Grand Caliber machine along with the 'Creative Book Pages' die cuts.  I used the negative of one of my pieces as the frame which is also embossed around the edges.  The paper & quote are both from Quick Quotes.

Thanks for looking!

'Flying' - double page layout

'FLYING'

Here is a fun, double-page layout I created with the newest paper line from Quick Quotes - SUMMER SAMBA.  I love all of the bright colors.  They made the perfect background for my son's first flying trip with daddy.  He came prepared with his pilot's notebook, headset and sunglasses.  He had a great time from wheels up to wheels down and can't wait to go again.

I changed the title by adding an 'L' to make it 'ALTITUDE' :)  This also shows the distressing of my blue & red papers, as well as, my Spellbinders Creative Page Tabs up close!  I used my die cuts to make decorative tabs on some of my photos.

ITEMS USED:
Summer Samba papers by Quick Quotes (I love the 12x12 sheet of words/phrases that is included)
Blue Hawaiian Chalking Ink - Quick Quotes
Spellbinders - Creative Page Tabs (cut & embossing)
EK Success border punch
Various brads, paper clips, ribbon

Family memories - single page layout

Happy 2012!!!

To kick off the new year I've been scrapping my 2011 pictures :)  Here is a layout using Quick Quotes newest paper line called "Dreamscape."

 The QQ design team was lucky enough to be sent a Spellbinders Grand Caliber die cut/embossing machine.  I used the 'Labels 1' Grand dies to make the nesting shapes behind my photo.  Then I used my 'Wonky Rectangles' to make the mats behind my vellum.  I love this machine.  Not only does it cut, but it also embosses!  This pic shows the imprinted design around the edges.

 To jazz up some of my cardstock, I added some liquid glass to the pre-printed flowers.

Items Used:
QQ Dreamscape papers
QQ Frosted Flourishes
QQ Vellum
Spellbinders Grand Caliber + Wonky Rectangles & Labels 1 Dies
Martha Stewart Border Punch

Christmas Eve! Some layout goodness!!!

Interactive Layout

Nolan is now 4 and truly understands Santa's role this year.  It is a very exciting time for us and there has been lots of baking gearing up for the special plate we're leaving for Santa & his reindeer.  In anticipation of all of the amazing photos I know I'll be taking, I have created a layout with an interactive mini album in the middle of my page.  I used one 12x12 sheet of word/phrases paper from the new 'Very Merry' line (Dec Club Q).  Then I cut out the 4 corner squares to frame photos.  To create the mini album I used a 3x9 piece of paper and scored it at every 3 inches.  I decorated the cover and added a pull tab.  I used a circle plastic frame and wrapped ribbon around it to showcase the date.  I added a little glitter & liquid glass to various parts of the paper to make it pop.

ribbon-wrapped plastic frame

interactive album

ENJOY!!!

 MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL & to ALL a Good Night!

'Holiday Love & Joy' Layout

"Holiday Love & Joy" layout

 I created this double page layout using the contents from the gorgeous Dec Club Q.  Each month I say it's my new fave only to be topped by the next month's kit.  My only additions were a few scraps from the 'Merry Go Round' paper line and some Petaloo flowers.  I love pages that allow for multiple photos :)  I feel like I get more bang for my buck, so to speak.

 love the journaling blocks

that were included :)

Chalked in Tahiti

Quick Quotes Dec Club Q

Quick Quotes December Club Q

Kit of the Month

Since I first laid my hands on this month's kit I have been completely inspired.  I have created 2 one page layouts, 1 double page layout and I'm working on a card.  These 'Very Merry' papers are goregous.  Stay tuned this month to see my project.

Click here for details about CLUB Q.

Quick Quotes Blog Hop Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the QQ Design Team Blog Hop.

I created 2 projects for today.  The first project is a card where I combined the Cherry Truffle papers & French Quarter papers to create a friendship card.  

My second project for today started off as a packaged layout kit from Quick Quotes - 'Simple Joys'.  I put my own spin on it and here is my finished project.  The layout had many more flowers but since I was tailoring it to be a boys page, I removed some of the flowers and I added some hardware embellishments like the brads & photo anchors.  I used an acrylic stamp to add the word 'months.'  All of the distressing was done with the QQ powderpuff chalking inks (a must-have scrapping supply).

 I created my tag to be an interactive piece.  This way I could journal about Ethan's milestones at 8 months old.  I am creating his 1 year album and am trying to keep up the best I can.  The rest of his album can be found in the tab at the top called 'Ethan's 1st Year Album'.

Thanks for stopping by. =)

To win the DAY 3 prize (Just Jackson papers & 2 inks):
#1 leave a comment at all stops for today
#2 check back at the QQ blog on Wed 11/30 when the winners will be announced

YOUR NEXT STOP is RHONDA's BLOG. 

Life's Music (Nolan & Grandpa)

"Life's Music"

I love these pics of my son with grandpa playing the guitar. Music was always a part of my childhood and I love that my dad is now sharing that with my son as well. This page features the new QQ line "Copper Kettle". All items on this page were included in the Monthly Kit Club for Nov except for the frosted flourishes in the corner.

'Pumpkin Time'

LISA - 'Pumpkin Time'

Featuring 'Copper Kettle' QQ papers. We picked out our pumpkin fairly late in the season and I am glad we did. I am loving these photos with the new papers, so my procrastination with pumpkin picking must have been meant to be ;) I combined pieces of the altered art kit of the month, with the page kit to create my double page layout. I punched my own holes in the large black frame to add some pops of ribbon. I chalked my 'T-I-M-E' chipboard title in Mocha Mama chalking ink. I love the mix of papers, vellum, quotes & brads that were included in the Nov Club Q pack. (PS - the pumpkin diecuts are from the Oct Club Q kit.)

Quick Quotes & Petaloo (a match made in flower heaven)

Altered Box & Card

I created this card with the Julie Je t'amie papers, QQ chalking ink in Tahiti & Purple passion, and Petaloo flowers. I used my Grand Caliber machine by Spellbinders to cut & emboss my 'happy birthday' tag.

I just bought a new flat iron and decided to keep the box it came in and alter it. Right now it is storing my other flowers but I may use it as a gift box for an upcoming birthday. This was created with Julie Je T'amie Quick Quotes papers & Tahiti chalking ink. Then I finished it off with 'gorgeous' Petaloo flowers and ribbon.

Check out the Quick Quotes blog for more great projects.

'Happiness' Altered mini canvas

I fell in love with the B&W papers in this Teresa Collins collection for theOct Club Q. I gave my canvas a fun pop of color by using QQ Chalking ink in Tahiti & Radiant Rain shimmer mist in 'teal.' I loved how QQ owner, Stacy, designed the altered kit to include a shadow box. That inspired me to take it one step further and actually cut a hole in the front of my canvas. 


These are pics from the Palm Springs Private Reserve and I printed them on site using the Canon Selphy printer. It was my first time trying it and I must say that it was 'FABULOUS.' You could print a whole 4x6 or even print up to 8 pictures on one 4x6 sheet. I am always trying to find ways to print small photos and this let me do it on the spot without a computer.

I lined the hole of the canvas with a white ribbon that I inked in Tahiti. This picture also shows some of the misting on the canvas.

'Thankful' layout

This layout was created using the Oct Quick Quotes CLUB Q kit of the month.  They partnered with Teresa Collins this month so that's what papers you see below.  Her new papers scream fall and I'm loving it.

This picture captures one of the many precious moments between my two boys.  Nolan is loving and gentle with his baby brother.  I couldn't ask for them to have a better relationship at this point.

I distressed the edges of my orange paper and added a pull out tag for journaling beneath my picture.

This was created for the FRIDAY CHALLENGE #5 - use a single pic - over at the Quick Quotes blog.  Challenge is open from 10/7-10/19 :)