Daydream die cut ephemera

Throwback Thursday | DayDream | Rachel Lowe

Hello CVS crafty friends, if its Thursday then its a throwback layout today! I have used Daydream to create my layout and just couldn’t go past the rainbow paper no matter how hard I tried lol!

I fussy cut the rainbow strips and machine stitched each one. I dug deep to find the cloud paper from the Sugar and Spice collection (now that is going back a long way!!!), how perfect does the rainbow go on this paper. I punched some hearts in a coordinating colour for the two large rainbow strips and then added them with foam tape to create a 3D effect.

I tucked a sun die cut behind the rainbow and finished this off with a die cut heart. I next added a journal blog and prettied it up with lots of florals. I will go back later and add some journalling.

I used two frames from the die cuts to highlight my photos. I used the same photo twice but cropped the second photo focusing on our faces. I love using the phrase sentiment tabs from the accessory sticker sheet on my photos to stop them looking too plain but not overly distracting from the actual photo. I added two phrase sentiment stickers under my photo.

Lastly I added my title using the die cut titles, Happy days which I added with foam tape to create more dimension and finished off by adding some die cut butterflies also added with foam tape.

 

I love how this turned out! I think it is always good to revisit older collections as you tend to see and use them differently second time around. Thank you for stopping by and see you again soon!

Rachel X

 

Follow the Bunny he has Chocolate! | Daydream Collection | Rachel Lowe

There are Easter eggs and hot cross buns in the shop which means Easter is coming! I love creating for Easter, the colours, cute animals and an opportunity to gift your creations to others.

Today I am sharing a super cute Easter themed layout featuring my girl! Daydream collection is perfect for Easter themed paper creations don’t you think!

I firstly added a mixed media background choosing the blue/grey to add a contrast to my chosen papers. I next found a super cute bunny rabbit cut file from the Silhouette Design store. Instead of adding a pom pom to create the tail I decided to create a rosette to add extra dimension and visual interest. I also added some glitter to the rosettes for effect.

I cut a half rainbow from the journal cards paper which I tucked behind the smaller bunny and then added my photo over it. I matted my photo which is 3.5×3.5 inches, my photo is added with foam tape and finished off my adding a phrase sentiment tab from the Accessory Sticker sheet.

I found the perfect title for my layout from the Silhouette Design store, I did work out the placement before gluing anything down!

I fussy cut some butterflies from the 12×12 inch paper and added with foam tape except the yellow one which I tucked to the right of my photo.

Lastly I created a flower cluster under my larger bunny which add another contrast against the blue bunny, and to be honest every pretty layout needs flowers!

And there you have it, my first Easter project of 2023! This layout is a great way to use up smaller paper pieces and still create a fab layout.

As always, thank you for stopping by and see you later in the month where I will be sharing a BOY layout just to mix things up a bit!

Rachel X

My Sunshine | Daydream Collection | Rachel Lowe

Hello CVS friends! Today I am sharing a layout created using the gorgeous Daydream collection. My stash is running low and that makes me sad because it is one of my fav collections. On the bright side I am scrapping the cutest puppy ever!

As most of you know I am a huge fan of rainbows and I fell in love with this cut file one available from the Silhouette Design store. As the colours of Daydream are muted I decided to cut the file in black to provide a stark contrast. I cut my white cardstock down to 10×10 inches, splashed with black paint and then machine stitched onto the base paper cresting a larger border.

I added the rainbow strips using a large and small floral, then a block colour piece. I added the heart paper pieces using the lightest colour to balance out the colours and patterns.

I next added my photo and used a wood grain photo frame die cut. I fussy cut some smaller flowers and added to the bottom of the frame. I added the sun sticker from the accessory sticker sheet tucking it under my frame and finished off adding a phrase sentiment tab and butterfly die cut. All of this draws your eye to the photo.

I next created my title using a die cut title word and also words from the accessory sticker sheet. I added the title die cut with foam tape to add dimension and added over the hearts at the bottom of the rainbow die cut.

I created a journalling block fussy cutting out of one of the pocket cards from the collection. I cut it straight and attached under the white cardstock as I forgot to add before I added the black machine stitching! I had to add a fabric Puffy Heart just because I love them.

Lastly I added a floral cluster to the right top side of the rainbow, slightly tucking them under and then finished off with another butterfly added with foam tape. I am so glad I went with the black accents as I think it really gives this layout a bit of a wow factor.

As always thank you for stopping by today and I hope this layout has inspired you to get out your Daydream collection and get creating with it again. See you again soon!

Rachel X

Lovely You | Storyteller Collection | Melissa Vining

Hi everyone, It’s Melissa here and I’m so happy to be back with you today focusing on Foam Titles. I just had to create a layout with the beautiful new Storyteller Collection which just happens to have Foam Title Stickers.  Foam Titles Stickers are perfect if you struggle with coming up with titles for your layout.  You can use them as words on their own, or combine them to make phrases.

I started this layout knowing that I wanted to use Ditsy Daisy because I love the navy blue plaid!  I wanted to feature it and placed it on the right side.  I matched it with a smaller piece of the other side of the paper which has small flowers. I distressed the edges of both papers and machine stitched for texture and interest. I did some mixed media on the white background paper and onto both papers with ink via the packaging technique and I also splattered pink ink.

I backed my photo with a pink paper from the A5 Paper Stack. I embellished my photo with a banner sticker from the Accessory Stickers.

I really wanted to use some of the Die Cut Ephemera for my embellishment, and featured the gorgeous banner by popping it up on foam dimension. I selected two of the Foam Title Stickers and a heart for my title and I love how the black pops on my page!

Other embellishments I used were Puffy Sticker hearts, Wood Buttons, Chipboard Stickers.  I used a Die Cut Ephemera piece to lead into my journalling.

 

I created a video of my process which you can watch below:

Have a lovely rest of your week!

Melissa xx

Oh You | Daydream | Rachel Lowe

Hello CVS friends today I have a 8.5 x 11 inch layout to share with you using Daydream collection. There is nothing cuter than a baby themed layout and Daydream has enough elements to create this theme.

I love this clipboard cut file (available in the Silhouette design store) and wanted to frame my photos in a unique way. I cut two, the first to add my photo and the second which is smaller to add journalling. The woodgrain paper for the clipboard. I used the Daisy Days  paper using the blue daisy side on the larger clip board and the reverse side on the smaller one. I added machine stitching to these two paper pieces and added to the woodgrain paper piece. I then added to my clipboard with foam tape to add dimension.

I used the Accessory Sticker sheet to add my journalling to the smaller clipboard.  I tucked two small floral die cuts and then layered a moth over the top with foam tape. I added the clip with foam tape and finished off by adding two tiny flowers and a paintbrush stroke clear sticker under this embellishment cluster.

I added another layer of paper on the larger board, adding a paper square behind my photo (which is 3×3 inches). I added my photo with foam tape again to add dimension and tucked a tab under the top of the photo. I created a large floral embellishment using die cut ephemera cluster, layering and adding foam tape to some of the flowers. As my photo has some negative space I added a cute flair.

Before adding the clip to the top of the board I added an eyelet and threaded a heart charm. Lastly I added my title.

I used die cut titles to create part of my title, so these did not appear ‘flat’ I added with foam tape. I just had to add puffy hearts and created the other part of my title using a die cut phrase.

I love how this layout turned out with the beautiful rich colours, texture and dimension. Baby collections can be limiting in use so being able to use a collection that lends itself to a variety of themes is great and Daydream is that collection.

Thank you for stopping by today and I have a feeling that my next few layouts maybe all boy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rachel

Shine On | Daydream | Rachel Lowe

Hello CVS friends! A special mention to those still in lockdown, it certainly has been a tough few months here in Australia. I hope crafting is keeping you sane. Today I have a layout created with Daydream collection.

I found this gorgeous heart pie graph in the Silhouette Design Store and thought it perfect to use various papers all in one cut file! I have used Daisy Days, All A Flutter and Garden Variety papers.

Once I had adhered my heart, off centre, I set about creating a floral embellishment cluster to the top right of my base paper (yes I am back to white cardstock lol!). I used the die cut ephemera and used foam tape so these elements had dimension.

Once I added my 4×5 inch photo I set about creating a floral cluster cascading down my page, some of the top flowers added with foam tape so this cluster did not look ‘flat’. Having a whole pack of ephemera floral die cuts a certainly allows you to create larger and more interesting clusters. To make it even prettier I added some of the Daydream sequins. I also added some jewel drops to the centres.

To connect my heart with the floral clusters I added die cut butterflies ‘flying’ from one element to the other. Again I used foam tape and jewel drops on the butterfly wings.

I used the Accessory Sticker Sheet to add embellishments to ‘frame’ my photo, tucking some under my photo which again stops your layout looking ‘flat’. I of course had to add a rainbow finished off with one of the flairs from the collection. I added my title Shine On which is also from the accessory sticker sheet. Curving it around the top f the heart adds visual interest.

There is plenty of room to add two photos or a larger one on this heart, you could also make this heart larger if you have a cutting machine. You could use this design using the new These Days collection too.

I love creating pretty and girly layouts, this turned out just perfect, how could it not be pretty using such pretty product! Thank you for stopping in today, stay safe and stay safe, and keep on creating!

Rachel X

Everyday Family Moments | Daydream | Rachel Lowe

Recently my cat of 18 years passed away. Although she was old it still hurt my heart greatly and when looking back at old photos I realised that I had not taken enough photos of her through the years. We often  take everyday moments for granted and losing her reminded me that photographing and documenting everyday moments is just as important as life highlights. I have used the beautiful Daydream collection and with her being a ginger cat the colours in this collection were perfect.

I found my title in the Silhouette Design Store. I used the off set function (if you have a Silhouette Cameo) to create depth to it and creating light/shade by using these two papers, All A Flutter and Happy Place. I finished off adding some of the tiny flowers from the ephemera die cut pack.

I tore three paper strips from the All A Flutter  Daisy Days and Garden Variety papers. I love the texture torn paper strips gives your layout. As I had chosen a busy paper I chose not to mat my photo (5×6 inches) but adding with foam tape to give it height.

Despite using the floral papers I went ahead and added two floral bunches on each side of my photo, not only does this frame my photo it allows you to layer with foam tape large florals so they stand out. Adding green foliage also adds impact and draws your eye.

I created some journalling by using words from the Accessory Sticker Sheet and the beautiful rainbow flair, I added some gold thread behind the flair to add a little sparkle!

I typed her name and dates slightly under the torn paper strips. (if your wondering why she had a boys name is because we assumed that as ginger cats are mostly boys, the vet later let us know ‘he’ was a ‘she’, a bit late to change the name lol!!) I added some butterflies from the die cut ephemera pack.

I finished my layout off adding one of the beautiful Puffy Hearts with a little more gold thread added.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Rachel x

 

 

Easter Gift Boxes and Card | Daydream | Rachel Lowe

Hello CVS friends, today I want to share some quick and easy gift boxes and a card I have created using Daydream Collection. With Easter not far away (and I love easter creating way more than Christmas) Daydream was perfect with  its beautiful muted colours to create Easter paper crafts.

You can find the milk carton cut file in the Silhouette Design Store. I cut the base of the milk cartons using Stepping Stones paper. I used papers from the 6×8 inch paper stack to cut the tops, using Garden Variety, Up in the Clouds and Sweet Serenity designs.

Next I cut three bunnies again using the 6×8 inch paper stack papers, I embossed the bunnies cut from plain paper but left the floral bunny as it was patterned. I added a small pom pom for the tails. Next I added word sentiments from the Accessory sticker sheet.

I cut three rosettes to attach my bunnies to, this really adds a wow factor. I then added some die cut ephemera to embellish. These will be filled with sweet treats and given as gifts.

I made this super cute Easter card which is so easy to put together and time friendly. I cut a 5×5 inch paper strip using the Garden Variety paper again. I then added Happy Place paper to back the circle wreath die cut piece. Before adding this to the centre of my card I added some sparkley ribbon. I cut another bunny (different style) resized it to fit my card and added off centre in the wreath. I added a pom pom tail and a phrase sentiment from the Accessory Sticker sheet.

 

I had so much fun making these Easter projects and who needs an Easter collection when you have Daydream collection. Thank you for stopping by today and I will be back soon with a layout using the new Sunkissed collection!

Rachel X

HAPPY DAYS WITH YOU | DAYDREAM | GWEN WRUCK

Hi Creative friends,

Gwen back on the blog today with a new share and all this week on the blog the design team have been creating in our ‘Signature Style’.  I love being able to do this, it’s always so fun to just make a layout focusing on the way you love to create.  I’ve created this page to document a sweet photo of my daughter taken recently and I thought it might be fun to go through 5 things I love to do on all my scrapbook layouts, things I do all the time when creating – 5 things that make up my signature style.

So, first up, let’s talk about photos.  My style would have to be a single photo on my pages.  Most of my pages have a single photo which is usually 4×4 size and generally only has one or two people in it, being my daughter and/or husband.  I share a lot of photos on Instagram, so that’s why I have a lot of photos in 4×4 format.  For this page, I’ve backed my photo using the ‘Stepping Stones‘ print but in the ‘6×8 Paper Stack’ so that the print is smaller.

Secondly, I like to use a lot of Cut Files on my pages.  I’ve used one from CUT to YOU for this page.  There are some lovely cut files in the Cocoa Vanilla shop as well, which you can see here. I’ve used the B side of the ‘Sweet Serenity‘ pattern paper and the 6×8 Paper Stack to back the cut file for this page and then just placed flat onto my background.

Thirdly, is pattern paper.  I just love the stuff.  I love using pattern paper in my backgrounds too rather than cardstock.  For this page, I’ve used the A side of the ‘Sweet Serenity‘ pattern paper.  This is one of my favouites in this collection, you definately need several sheets of this one! xo

Next up is clusters.  We simply need to talk about clusters.  For me, adding clusters is the most fun part of creating a page, I love mixing and matching elements in a collection to create pretty clusters on my layout.  I’ve used elements from the ‘Die Cut Ephemera‘ pack, Accessory Stickers, a ‘Flair button‘ and fussy cut elements from the ‘Garden Variety‘ and ‘All a Flutter‘ pattern papers on my page.  I’ve also added some sequins from the ‘Sequins and Flowers pack‘ as a finishing touch to my clusters.

and the last of the 5 things that make up my signature style is stitching.  I stich on every page that I make.  I just love the added detail it gives to a page, it really makes it special.  I tend to sew on most of my photos and around the edge of my layouts, just with my machine, so it’s a sweet detail that doesn’t take very long to add.

I’ve also made a YouTube video which shows you the process for this page and I also talk more about the 5 things that make up my style.  You can watch it here:

Until next time,

Gwen

xo

 

 

 

 

Happy Days | Daydream | Rachel Lowe

Hi there CVS friends, today I am sharing a layout created with Daydream. I have been wanting to scrap this photo of my daughter out side the Notre-Dame Cathedral since it was almost completely destroyed in a fire. I of course I had to use Daydream and incorporate the rainbow paper!

I am loving that paper tearing and torn strips are back in and now I no longer a novice in scrapbooking I love tearing paper!!!!! I think the up in the clouds is perfect to use as my happy sky in this layout. I next used the  sun shine paper on the bottom of my page and lastly used all aflutter paper. Once I had adhered my torn strips I rolled some of the edges back to expose the colour.

I added a floral bunch cascading onto the white base paper, using several flower and leaves from the die cut ephemera pack. I also added a phrase sticker from the accessory sticker sheet.

Paper strips are a great way to tuck elements under as I have here, a butterfly which looks like it is ‘flying out of the paper piece and my place and date journalling.

I matted my photo (which is 4 x 4 inches) on a 4.1 x4.1 inches of stepping stones paper. I added my photo with foam tape to add dimension. I used some phrase sentiment die cut banners to draw your eye to the photo.

Lastly I added my title and used Happy Days from the die cut ephemera pack. I used foam tape to add these, again to create a 3d effect on my page.

Remember tearing paper is not an exact science and you can only roughly measure by eye the paper strip sizes you want, the rest is up to the universe!!!!!!!! Just tear away!

Thank you for stopping by today and I have loved seeing all your Daydream layouts on FB and IG, all amazing.

Rachel X

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