ME

Cover

The word ME is a cut out into the acrylic. The word was outlined with a sweet pink paint then glittered.

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ME

The above acrylic book is very sweet and would be the perfect place for those princess photos. Lots of pinks, greens,soft blue and even some brown. The paper, by Imaginisce, is the perfect compliment to this beautiful book.

I must say I thoroughly enjoyed making this book. Acrylics are definitely the way to show off beautiful paper, hand painting and rub-ons. Take your time to look at this book and let me know if you have any questions.

Happy scrappin' and try something new today!

Sandra

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Challenge #1 for Whimsical Scraps & Bugs

The above layout I made for the first challenge from Whimsical Scraps & Bugs. The challenge was to use orange, purple & black colors. 2 stars from any of our Cricut cartridges and 1 stamp. That is exactly what I did. The orange paper was scalloped on the side. The middle of the paper was spritzed with water and then opened up. The wetness of the paper was perfect and I could easily roll, rip and tear it. The page was then folded back to create an open window. Inside I highlighted the cute photo with plain purple and black paper. The black flowers are iron on appliques and they fit in just nicely. The center of the flowers have added orange pearls.

I love this layout and it was a joy to create. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Have fun and try something new today. Happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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CUTTING ABOVE BLOG

GYPSY GIVEAWAY!!

Have you heard the news? Scouting my fav blogs I found the following!!!!!

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AND

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Provo Craft is helping us celebrate! That's right. They have generously donated 2 Gypsies to be given away for our launch as well as to celebrate their Grand Opening on HSN!! Now that's exciting news!

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The GYPSY will be offered on September 24 on HSN !!

Be sure to watch.

Good luck everyone! There will be 2 winners, hope you are 1 of them.

Sandra

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WHIMSICAL SCRAPS & BUGS DESIGN TEAM

I have been given the wonderful opportunity to join an incredible design team. Thank you WSB for the opportunity to join your design family. I look forward to many challanges and inspirational projects.

On the left of my blog you will find a box where you can check out what we are doing. Check back often and say hello once in a while.

Sandra

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Last Installment - METAL EDGED ACRYLIC BOOK

Cover

The use of metallic tape, wire mesh and embroidery thread.

Pages 2 and 3

Newspaper cut flower, brad, cut flower that has the edges rolled.

Pages 4 and 5

Pages 6 and 7

Page 8

The front cover and back of the book spread out.

METALLIC - ACRYLIC BOOK

Finished

I finished the metallic/acrylic book. It is not titled and I thought I would leave that for the person that purchases the book. It will also give them plenty of places to use pictures and add any special ephemera that will add to their subject. The book turned out better than I expected. I was wondering how to bring it together, but as you can see, as the pages were built on each other, that was not a problem.

The book has a very tailored look and to go along with its uniqueness. I am so pleased that I tried this method and will do it again sometime.

Hope you enjoyed following the book and that it turned out as you expected. Remember try something new today and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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2nd Installment of the Acrylic/Metal Book

I redid the cover of the acrylic/metal book. For some reason I was just not happy with the way the cover looked with the handmade flower. So, after studying it for a while I thought there was not enough color to help bring out the metal mesh flower. I then cut a flower out of pink paper, from Basic Grey, and put that behind the flower. And there it was, now I can see the flower and enjoy the look more.

As you look through the book to the next set of pages, you will see that I added 2 diagonal metal lines. On top of the metal I used rub ons just to soften the look. Now we are building our acrylic look.

On pages 2&3 you will see the mats that were added. On page 1 this can easily be a journaling page, or add a photo in the box and journal on the pink sides. Either will work. The flower on page 3 is a booklet that opens to show more room for photos.

Plenty of space for large photos.

Same on page 4. I mirrored the images/booklets.

The flowers are raised to give dimension.

The book is really starting to take shape. I was wondering if I would really like it. I do! I didn't know if I would go for the metal and acrylic look. I think on the cover the mesh used behind it adds to the uniqueness of the book. You will not see another one like this. I am building pages 5 & 6 and will post them in a few days. Hope you are enjoying this.

Have a great day and try something new today. Happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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FAMILY Distressed Paper-Bag Album For RETREAT

FAMILY

I know you think you have seen this album before. Yes and No! The entry previously done was the prototype for this actual one. That means that the above album is the album I am using for a class for retreat in November. There are some different things on each page and of course the paper is different. I will be giving a class for 15 and we will be making the above album. I will now go into the process of making up all the kits myself. Should be a lot of fun and teaching is definitely my "thing". I like to pass on anything that I can to others.

Thank you for checking in today and remember to try something new. Happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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