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Love This Kid | Legendary Collection | Danni Visser

Danni Visser 14/03/2020

Hi Scrappy friends! Danni here, super excited to be sharing my first project as a member of the Design Team! And what an incredible collection to get started with – the adventure-packed new LEGENDARY! Of course, I had to start with a scrapbook layout featuring my gorgeous little man and those big beautiful eyes.

I was very inspired by the mandala-like pattern on the EXPLORER paper the second I saw it, so I decided to fussy-cut the design out and add some texture by hand-stitching with a chain-link stitch and white embroidery thread. Stitching is one of my absolute favourite techniques to add yummy texture to a page!

I made sure to keep the rest of the EXPLORER paper to use as a border for my layout. I layered plain white cardstock on top with lots of messy blue ink splatters – I just love the contrast between the white and dark navy blue. I popped up the fussy-cut mandala on adhesive foam for dimension before adhering it to the layout.

I used WILD ONE and EPIC TALES papers to mat my photo, then used a mixture of ephemera and accessory stickers to create a couple of small clusters around my photo. I made sure to include a label from the accessory stickers for the date!

My title was easy with the amazing die cut titles included in the collection – ‘Love This Kid’ was just perfect for this special little person. For finishing touches I added some stars from the die cut ephemera and clear stickers, then sprinkled some of the gorgeous enamel dots around the layout.

I simply adore this new collection! Cocoa Vanilla have really knocked it out of the park with this one, don’t you agree? If you would like to watch me put this page together, there is a process video below. Thank you for joining me today!

Danni x

Sweet Memories | Bohemian Dream | Rachel Lowe

Rachel Lowe 07/11/2019

Hi CVS friends! I adored Bohemian Dream collection with its purple and blues, crisp white contrasts, florals and beautiful die cuts. I have created a super pretty girly layout featuring Bohemian Dream.

I have used a beautful balloon cut file from the Silhouette Design Store. I have used Dreamer paper, both sides and the fun polka dot blue paper. The purple side of Dreamer I used an embossing paper to create the polka dot effect on keeping with the navy dot paper (also the texture added is gorgeous).

Once I had paper pieced the balloons I decided to hand stitch some of the balloons and balloon string. As I do with most designs I use the rule of threes or odd numbers for visual balance (note I used three different papers for the balloons) I hand stitched three of the balloons in white thread and silver thread for the stings. It created a wonderful texture and ensures the balloons do not look flat.

I next added my 3×3 inch photo using the thin frame from the die cut pack and attaching with foam tape to add more dimension. I chose tiny floral bunches to embellish around my frame as I didn’t want the balloons covered too much which I tucked under my photo and frame. I also added several to the outer of three balloons.

I then chose word and phrase sentiments from the accessory sticker sheet in between the balloons, adding some purple sequins to draw your eye to them and break up the white.

To finish off I added my title, a sentiment banner from the die cut pack and two pretty butterflies (added with foam tape).The most time consuming part of this layout is the stitching but it really is worth the effort.

Thank you for stopping by and if you have any questions about my layout please leave in comments. Have a wonderful and creative week.

Rachel X

Love This Kid | Legendary Collection | Danni Visser

Sweet Memories | Bohemian Dream | Rachel Lowe

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