..:: grill skills ::..

Hi Friends! I am up on the Paper Issues blog today with a layout for the Grill Skills challenge over in the Paper Issues {Friends and Fans} Facebook Group! I used the Simple Stories Summer Farmhouse collection and the Whip Up Some Baked Goods free cut file. 

I used the fantastic floral patterned paper for a strip down the center. Next I added some strips on either side from the 6x8 paper pad - and I used my machine to stitch it all down with red thread. Then, I grabbed some floral embellishments from the collection for my clusters.

I backed the cut file with some patterned paper and added some red embroidery floss in the holes of the handle (that's my favorite part!). This cute apron and grill fit the theme perfectly!

I made a video of my process if that's something that suits your fancy!

You can find this and all of our current challenges in the June Challenges album in our Facebook Group. You have plenty of time to participate. Play along until July 5th, for a chance to win a gift card to the Paper Issues Store. Shop the store using the code OrangeGearle for 20% off your purchase.

Thanks for stopping by and see you again soon! XO o.g.

..:: date night ::..

Hello friends! I am up on the Paper Issues blog today with a layout for the Whiskey Business challenge in the Paper Issues {Friends & Fans} Facebook page. I am using the May kit called Boys of Summer. Here is a look at my project:

My take on the challenge is about my favorite guy, in our favorite Mexican restaurant, drinking our favorite margaritas! 

I used some Distress Oxides, some water, and he packaging technique for a watercolor look behind my photo and layers. 

I added a little cluster in the corner to house my title with Shimelle's Here We Go Thickers included in the kit.

I added some tangled thread, some stitching, and ripped some paper to make this layout fit my style. There were several pieces of wood veneer and sequins in the kit that were perfect added touches to finish off my layout. 

I made a video of my process if that something that suits your fancy!

You can find this and all of our current challenges in the June Challenges album in our Facebook Group. You have plenty of time to participate. Play along until July 5, for a chance to win a gift card to the Paper Issues Store. Shop the store using the code OrangeGearle for 20% off your purchase.

Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon! XO o.g.