..:: explore ::..

Hello Friends!  I am up on the {a flair for buttons} blog today with a layout I made using 3 pieces of flair from the Watercolor Hearts and Flowers Flair set.  Here is a look at my layout:

My papers and embellishments came from Shimelle's Never Grow Up Collection that I purchased from the Paper Issues Store (use the code Orange Gearle for 20% off your order).  I love that bird paper! The flowers on this flair match the scarlet color of in the patterned papers. They were the perfect addition to the page. Here are a few close ups of the flair:

These papers and flair were perfect for telling the story of our spring visitors!

I used the branding strips off several of the 12x12 papers on the left of side of the layout to add some splashes of color. I combined the Thickers and a chipboard sticker for my title.

This was a fun one to make!  I made a video of my process if that's something that suits your fancy!

Thank you so much for stopping by and I will see you again soon! XO o.g.

..:: enjoying the little things in life ::..

Hello Friends! I am up on the Paper Issues blog today with a layout that I made for the Big Ass Title Challenge over in the Paper Issues {Friends & Fans} facebook group! For this layout I used Shimelle's Never Grow Up collection. Here is a look at my layout :

I used a bunch of the die cuts from the floral ephemera pack to embellish around my photo and at the bottom of my layout.

For my title I used the one of the 12x12 patterned papers from the collection. One side is many alphas! So I cut them out and used them as my title!  I popped some of the letters up with foam adhesive, and kept some of them flat to add a little bit of interest. Here are a few more close ups.

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 April Challenges album in our Facebook Group. You have plenty of time to participate. Play along until May 3, 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 I will see you again soon! XO o.g.

..:: vogue ::..

Hi Friends! I'm up on the Paper Issues Blog today with a layout for the April Monochromatic Fanatic challenge! I used mostly the February Kit for this layout, and a couple of punches! Here is a look at my project :

And here is a look at the inspiration board: 

I actually took the honeycomb from this board, and added that in to my layout by using my hexagon punch to mimic the honeycomb. For the challenge, all you have to do is stick to the color -- but this stood out to me, so I added that in too. #overachiever

I used one of the Dina Wakely sprays available in the Paper Issues Store here.

I love the Monochromatic Fanatic challenge every month, and this is not exception! It was fun to pick out all the yellow I could find!

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 April Challenges album in our Facebook Group. You have plenty of time to participate. Play along until May 3, 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 today, and I will see you again soon! XO o.g.