3×4 inch Pocket Cards

You’re The Best | No Limits collection | Tarrah McLean

Hi creative friends!

It’s Tarrah back with you to share a new layout featuring the No Limits A5 paper stack and the No Limits 3′ x 4′ pocket cards! These products are such a great part of the No Limits collection! They are perfect for layering, punching shapes from and backing cut files too. This collection is so versatile and its perfect for not only boy projects but travel and even girly projects too!

I decided on a monochromatic colour scheme for this layout as so many of the elements in the No Limits collection went perfectly with the photo of my son having fun in the pool. I chose the Universal paper as the background paper as it reminded me of bubbles and was perfect to go with the photo of my son in the pool. I trimmed this paper down slightly and backed it onto the ‘B’ side of the Stardust paper. I took my black journal pen and freehand drew a border around the outside. I cut out some different sized strips from the A5 paper stack and layered them in a vertical manner to the left, I also took 5 of the 3′ x 4′ journal cards layering them under the paper strips, I added the ‘You’re The Best’ one to the right hand side of the layout, this card became the title of the layout.

I adhered my photo on the left using foam tape to add some dimension to the layout and took some of the chipboard frames and also layered these under the photo. I cut out 2 phrases and adhered these to the photo. I also layered one of the thin chipboard frames under the title card on the right. When I create layouts I always start with the larger elements on my page first like the papers, title and photo. I then add smaller layers and embellishments and finish with the smallest things at the end. Once the chipboard was placed, I then took some ephemera and accessory stickers also in the monochromatic colour scheme and added these as layers under the photo and paper layers.

As my photo and most of the detail is on the left of the layout, I wanted to balance the layout by adding similar elements on the right of the layout. I was able to replicate the photo by adding the 3′ x 4′ journal card and I tucked in some layers just the same as I did on the right. I didn’t tuck any papers on this side so that it did not look too overdone. I tucked in mainly ephemera and accessory stickers.

Some of the smallest embellishments I added last were the chipboard arrows, by placing these opposite to each other, they give a sense of movement on the layout. I also took some of the super cute puffy stickers, choosing some of the blue and grey ones and added some around my layout. I like how these also help replicate bubbles and go perfectly with the theme of my layout. Lastly I stamped the date stamp and sprinkled a little bit of black mist on my page.

Thank you so much for stopping by the Cocoa Vanilla blog today! I hope you enjoyed my layout as much as I enjoyed creating it?! Make sure you keep an eye out for the awesome No Limits collection in your local scrapbook store and it should also be hitting the Cocoa Vanilla online store soon as well.

Happy creating!

Tarrah x

These are Happy Days | These Days collection | Rachel Lowe

Hello CVS friends! Let’s talk about journalling and memory keeping. I dislike my writing so if I do write I usually add it to the back of my layout. I tend to journal by adding phrase sentiments. My book cut file on todays layout is a fab way to add journalling in a creative way.

I have used the beautiful These Days collection. The book cut file is from the Silhouette Design store. I firstly cut two of the pages, one slightly smaller than the other. I stitched down the centre to create pages I could turn as this is where I have added my creative journalling.

Once I added my 3×3 inch photo with foam tape I added phrase sentiments using the Accessory Stickers. On the opposite page I used a 3×4 pocket card from the collection, tearing a strip off the bottom for visual interest. Also from the pocket cards I tore two of the printed phrases and added over the black and white cheque pocket card. I then set about making this an embellishment cluster adding floral die cuts, wood epoxy button and more die cuts to tie in with my theme. I also added a brush stroke clear sticker over the bottom phrase.

I used the second pages of the book to add two forms of journalling, a large title using the foam sticker titles and a pocket card to add handwriting.

I added a small floral bunch to the left page, using foam tape so that when the pages were closed it didn’t close flat and so it had dimension/height. The right hand page I added a lined pockets card and added two of the glitter hearts. Again so the page did not close flat I added some butterflies with foam tape, positioned so they look like they are flying out of the book.

In focusing on journalling for this layout there is lots, something I need to do more of! Thank you for stopping by today and if you have any questions please leave in comments.

Rachel X

 

 

 

Lovely | These Days Collection | Mandy Melville

Hey everyone!

Mandy here today to share a new layout using the beautiful These Days collection. You may have noticed that our theme here on the blog this week is ‘Borders and Frames’, and I’m sure that you’ve been enjoying the amazing inspiration from the design team so far. Today I’m sharing my layout for this theme, and for this, I couldn’t go past using the Wall of Fame patterned paper from the These Days collection, as well as the 3×4″ cards, which also feature some gorgeous frames. My favourite way to use frames on a layout is to add them as layers behind the photo, and that’s just what I did on this page. It was the perfect way to frame this sweet photo of me with my youngest daughter.

I decided on using the lovely Daybreak patterned paper as my background for this layout. I started by arranging four of the 3×4″ cards on the background and then I fussy cut a few frames out of the Wall of Fame patterned paper to tuck around them. I matted my photo with the woodgrain Pretty Posies patterned paper, and then adhered it over the top of the frames using craft foam for extra dimension. Using frames in this way is a great way of adding lots of lovely layers and interest around the photo for a little amount of effort.

I created a floral cluster on the bottom right hand corner of the photo using flowers and leaves from the Floral Ephemera pack. I layered one of the flowers on top of the photo, and tucked the others underneath to create some depth within the cluster. I also added one of the beautiful Wood Epoxy Buttons to the cluster. I love these sweet little buttons!

Under the left hand side of the photo I tucked some more florals, as well as a tab from the die cut ephemera pack.

The Foam Title Stickers in this collection are so gorgeous, and they make adding a title to your layouts super easy! I love the beautiful scripty font! I decided on using the word ‘Lovely’ as the title for this layout, and I added it across the top of the photo.

For the final finishing touches on my layout, I added some beautiful butterflies, including one from the Puffy Sticker pack, and a few that I fussy cut out of one of the papers from the A5 Paper Stack. I also added one of the pretty Puffy Gold Glitter Hearts, and a little die cut banner to the right of the photo. Lastly, I finished the page off with my typed journaling strips.

Thanks so much for joining me here on the blog today! I hope that you enjoyed taking a look at my layout, and that maybe you’ve been inspired to use frames on your next layout! I’ll see you back here on the blog next month with some more inspiration.

Mandy x

Grateful Heart | These Days Collection | Rachel Lowe

Hello CVS friends! Today I am sharing my second layout using the oh so beautiful These Days collection. I love this photo of my eldest and youngest and this inspired my layout.

I cut a diagonal strip from the Take Flight paper (butterfly side) and added this over the Family Ties paper (green side). I chose two of the 3×4 inch pocket cards, both black so they would contrast against the colours, one to mat my photo and the other to create a page feature.

I next added florals from the Floral Ephemera Pack starting at the edge and working my way in. Some I added with foam tape and ensured they were positioned in a interesting way across the diagonal (do not to a straight row or it will look flat and uninteresting).

I used die cuts from the Ephemera Pack to embellish my pocket card. I added this gorgeous title with foam tape, I added the little boy from another die cut by fussy cutting and adding him to the mother and daughter die cut, this kept the theme of my photo.

I added extra butterflies from the Puffy Stickers sheet. I had to use the stunning black Foam Title Stickers which really stands out against the muted green and tomes down the multi coloured butterfly paper. I curved my chosen words for visual interest and finished off with a Gold Puffy Heart.

I always leave my layout overnight so I can look again with fresh eyes before I photograph it, this is when I usually add small details like adding the Wooden Epoxy Buttons, more leaves to the florals and so on.

I really enjoyed creating this layout and documenting this moment in time. I am loving seeing all your layouts on social media using These Days, it’s just one of those collections that is so easy to create with!

Thanks for stopping by, have a safe and creative week!

Rachel X

Just Chillin | Sunkissed collection | Tarrah McLean

Hi Cocoa Vanilla friends!

It’s Tarrah back with you and today I have a new layout to share featuring the gorgeous Sunkissed collection! This collection is so bright and happy! There are lots of cute ice cream icons in this collection and I knew I had the perfect photos to scrap of my eldest son when he was 5 years old eating an enormous ice cream!

My layout was definitely inspired by those ice cream icons, I knew I wanted to use the pocket card as part of the design. I began by taking a piece of the orange ombre paper from the A5 paper stack and building most of the design on top of this paper. As I used a white cardstock background, I needed a bright colour to help give all the elements a lift. I also added some strips of the Sunny Days 12′ x 12′ paper to the top and bottom of the layout.

As my photos are small, I was able to add 3 to the page, I used craft foam underneath the photos to pop them up off the page. I just love the expressions on his face eating the ice cream! To add some interest, I took some more of the papers from the A5 paper stack and punched the edges with a scallop border punch, I then tucked these into the top and bottom and the left edge of the orange ombre A5 paper. I pulled lots of pieces from the die-cut ephemera pack including the banner, the large ice cream die-cut, a rainbow, a couple of pennant banners and some hearts. I added these around my photos and to help with the design of the layout.

I also had to add a foam gold glitter title and some hearts in the same too. I love how the gold gives the layout some extra oomph! To embellish further, I created some small clusters of embellishments around the page adding some clear stickers, a wood epoxy button, puffy stickers and accessory stickers too! I pretty much added one of everything to the page lol! I typed some journalling onto some scrap pieces of cardstock and then cut them into strips. I am really liking journalling strips right now!

Thank you so much for stopping by the Cocoa Vanilla blog today! I hope you enjoyed my layout as much as I enjoyed creating it?!

Make sure you check out the Cocoa Vanilla online store to get this amazing Sunkissed collection! Or you can ask a local stockist to get it in for you!

Happy creating!

Tarrah x

Christmas Memories | Merry and Bright | Rachel Lowe

Hi all Rachel here! I still can’t believe it is only a few days until Christmas. I have to say I am always disappointed by my Christmas Day photos and never end up with any good enough to scrap and hence why I came up with this layout, a creative way to include lots of photos and journalling all nicely put in envelopes on a layout. I have loved working with the new Merry and Bright collection, it is so easy to create with!

Firstly I cut two envelopes, this scallop envelope from the Silhouette Design store.I used Joy To The World and Jingle All The Way papers for my envelopes. I used Countdown paper as my background paper. I placed the envelopes on a slight angle and over lapping one over the other.

I worked on one envelope at a time, with the left one I added a die cut tree and florals from the Die Cut Ephemera pack from the collection. I tucked under the envelope and added on the actual envelope. Of course I had to add a Gold Puffy Star to the top of my tree! I added a phrase sentiment from the Accessory Sticker Sheet.

On the opposite envelope I added more die cuts, phrase sentiment and one of the gorgeous Flairs. Tucking elements under and over in an embellishment cluster adds visual impact and adds layers to your layout.

The 3×4 inch pocket cards can be used various ways, some of the patterned cards I included as photo mats and others for journalling. You can embellish these of course like tiny layouts.

I added 3 of the die cut baubles hanging from the top of my page, adding machine stitching in the place of ribbon, I added them with foam tape to create dimension, finished off with a gold gem stone on the centres (from my stash).

Here I have added some older Christmas photos, in various sizes in each of the envelopes as an example.

I will use this layout to add some of my Christmas 2020 photos and some memory journalling and all before 2021!

Thank you for stopping by and I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas. See you again in 2021.

Rachel X

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