Unforgettable collection

My Lovely | unforgettable and Happiness | Anita Bownds

Hi there crafty friends,
Anita here sharing a fun mixed media layout with lot’s of flowers and leaves using unforgettable and happiness collections I really love how all the cocoa vanilla studio collections always work so well together and I absolutely love the bright and beautiful colours…

 

I started off with white cardstock and adhered it on sprightly pattered paper to add colour to my border around my white cardstock then stitched around the edges using my sewing machine

 

Then I added watercolour to the cardstock and then mixing pink paint with heavy body gel
Through a dots stencil to add more texture to the background

 

Then I started adding flowers and leaves from a cut file from Paige Evans that I cut from unscripted ,garland papers and the 6×8 happiness paper pad using my silhouette cameo I added a flair and enamel dots and a few rhinestones from my stash

 

Then I matted my photo on papers From the 6×8 unforgettable paper pad and the blue pattern paper from the happiness paper pad and tucking it in the flower clusters and i used a title from the happiness cardstock titles

 

And I finish off the layout by adding some ephemera and stickers around my photo
And clear stickers around my floral cluster.

 

 

 

I hope I’ve given you some fun mixed media and floral inspiration
Happy crafting…

So Lovely | Happiness & Unforgettable Collections | Rachel Lowe

Hey all Rachel here and today I have this layout to share with using created using a mix of Happiness and Unforgettable collections.

I have used a gorgeous cut file from Cut to You Floral Bouquet.

I firstly measured my cut file to 10×10 inches and adhered to a white cardstock. I created a scallop page at 10.5×10.5 inches using Lacewing paper from Unforgettable collection. I add the 10×10 inch piece with foam tape on the scallop pink piece and then adhered this to a white 12×12 inch white cardstock. Layering like this softens your layout.

I paper pieced the floral cut file using Frame of Mind paper (from Happiness collection) and Class Act Paper (from Love Always collection).

I next added my photo which is 3.5×3.5 inches but before placing down I added a Happiness clear stickers to the top and bottom of photo placement. I then added my title using die cut titles from Happiness collection.

I fussy cut numerous butterflies from the Bright and Beautiful paper (Happiness collection) and added them with foam tape.

 

 

Florals and butterflies, a winning combination for a girl themed layout. Thank you for stopping by today and will see you again later in the month.

Rachel X

 

 

 

 

 

Lovely | Unforgettable collection | Sue Plumb

Hi everyone!

Sue Plumb here today to share a pretty page with you featuring the ‘Unforgettable’ collection. This layout was actually created for a class I taught at the December Workshop Wonders event at The Crafty Chain in Brisbane. I had great fun with the ladies in my class, and loved seeing all the different variations of this page as people put their own spin on it.

I used white cardstock as the base for this layout, then layered assorted size pieces of the Pretty Bits and Natural Beauty papers horizontally over the top. I love using these cut apart papers, as they are an easy and cost-effective way of adding a variety of patterns to the page. Some of the pieces were also distressed to add texture and dimension to the page.

Once all the background strips were in place I cut a large circle from the Lacewing paper, topping it with another piece from the Pretty Bits paper, before adding my photo on top. (This snapshot was taken at the Cocoa Vanilla retreat and features Zoe, myself and some of the girls from the team – it’s awesome to be able to be all together in person like this.) I used some scrap cardboard between the layers to add dimension, and also some messy cotton for texture.

To embellish my page I used a variety of pieces from the Die Cut Ephemera pack, sticking with the neutral and warm tones of my chosen palette. (This also meant there were plenty of bits left over in the pack for participants to use in another project – it’s always nice to be able to take home extras from a class kit, don’t you think?)

For my page title, I used the word lovely from the ‘Bohemian Dream’ Chipboard Titles. Again, using only one word from the pack meant everyone had extras to take home – yay! I decided to leave the title plain white so it matched with my background, but I did encourage everyone in class to alter them if they wanted to, so some people chose to ink / stamp / paint theirs to suit their page.

To finish off, I added my handwritten journalling and then splattered a few coloured inks around the page – because I always love a little bit of mess! (Sorry for your table and window after everyone had finished this step Alison & Shelley!)

Thanks so much for stopping by today so I could share this with you. Until next time, happy scrapping!

Hello You | Unforgettable | Tazhiana

Hello crafty friends, and thanks for coming back to the blog. With no real assignment today, I got to do a bit of creative play and just make what feels good and I love what I came up with. 

I started off with this photo of my niece, Charlie, on an impromptu trip to the zoo over the summer and the Unforgettable collection. To being my page, I applied a thin layer of gesso using a brayer to kind of toughen up the patterned paper since I was going to add a ton of water to this page. After drying the gesso with my heat tool, I grabbed a few Distress Oxides and went to work adding some color and texture to the background using the packaging technique and some water. I love the random splashes of color this technique gives and it is so easy to blend different hues using this technique. 

While this was off drying, I went to work backing my cutfile. I cut the insets of this butterfly page using my Silhouette Cameo and then glued them to my cut file using Scotch Quick Dry glue. This is my favorite adhesive to use on layouts and it dried super fast and clear. After attaching all of my butterflies, I glued it down to my page and started working on my photo cluster. 

I backed my photo on a few scraps of paper from the 12×12 papers I have already cut into and then arranged a cluster of florals, butterflies and tags using bits and pieces from the ephemera pack. In addition to my main cluster, I created another one diagonally from that main cluster using the same elements to continue the diagonal flow across the page from the butterfly cutfile. Next, I added some more texture using the dimensional embellishment pack and added a few bows around my page. 

For my title, I used one of the foam stickers and scattered a few more hearts to mimic the color and texture of the foam stickers. Finally, I added some enamel dots and a flair piece and called this layout done.

I hope you enjoyed this layout and were inspired to add some color to your background in a new way. Till next time friends, keep it crafty and have the best day. 

ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS | UNFORGETTABLE | GWEN WRUCK

Hey Creative friends, Gwen back on the blog today sharing AND I’m feeling adventurous! For my page today, I thought I’d ditch the comfort of my white cardstock background and go about using #allthepatternpapers because, why not with so many pretty designs all in one collection. Let’s use all the things! xo

For my page, I started with the ‘Pretty Bits‘ paper. I just love all of the patterns on this one and wanted to use them all, so I cut two strips, one 2 inches wide, the other, 1 inch wide with the plan to run them down the sides of my layout. This is where I would normally then go for a White Cardstock. Instead, I went hunting for a more neutral pattern paper and decided on the B side of ‘Storyteller‘ pattern paper. Of course, I was drawn to the white in this pattern paper, but I do love those sweet dots as well!

Next up, I went about backing my cut file. I wanted to use a bold title for this page so I’ve gone with a title cut file by CUT to YOU. I have then used the ‘6×8 paper stack‘ to back it. I love how the prints in the paper stack are smaller than the 12 x 12 pattern papers they are perfect for backing cut files. I’ve also used these papers to back my photo.

With my main elements sorted, it was time to assemble and lock in the page design. I’ve gone with the two strips down the left and right-hand sides of my page, with the 2 inch one on the right. From there, I’ve used this right edge as an anchor point to add my photo and the title underneath. I have raised these elements up on foam tape for extra interest and dimension and to help separate them from the background.

It was now time for pretty embellishments. I’ve started with the ‘Die Cut Ephemera‘ as this pack has so many stunning pieces in it. I love pulling them all out and just mixing and matching, playing around until I’m happy with everything. I’ve gone with one main floral element and then some pretty smaller florals and the butterflies.

I’ve then pulled the ‘Snapshots’ sticker from the ‘Accessory Stickers Sheet‘ these fun tabs are always the first to go off my sticker sheets, so fun to add to the top of a photo.

Next, some more dimension with a flair from the ‘Flair Buttons‘ pack and a bow from the ‘Tassles and Bows‘ pack. These are really fun elements to add to a page and they finish this one off so nicely.

Thanks for popping by today to see my latest project, I hope it inspires you to grab this collection and get making! As always, be sure to pop into the Cocoa Vanilla Studio and CUT to YOU Facebook groups to share your pages, I love seeing what you make.

Until next time,

Gwen

xo

Hello | Unforgettable Layout | Anna Komenda

Hello Friends. It’s Anna here with my newest page made with pretty “Unforgettable” collection. This page is really unique for me and I will explain you why. Usually, when I make a layout, it takes me about 3 hours to finish it. I am a slow scrapbooker. I start with choosing proper papers going through all of my stash few times. Next step is finding out how many pictures I am going to use and how to arrange them. I am thinking about composition, title and whether I should use a cut file or not. I change my mind few times, swap papers, try different alignment. When all the decisions are done, it still takes me at least hour to pick all the embellishments and glue everything down. And this page came together within 10 minutes!!! Yes, it only took me that long (or short :).

It’s all thanks to the pretty paper with wreath called “Garland“. It determined the composition, the background, lack of cut file and placement of the photo. All I needed to do was to glue down the picture with a layer of “Unscripted” paper under it and start embellishing.

I didn’t want to cover all the pretty wreath so I only chose few flowers from ephemera pack and glued them around the photo. I also picked few smaller ones and mounted them around the wreath to add some dimension. Cute bow from “Bows and tassels” is a perfect match for the little girl on the photo. This page isn’t telling any story so my title doesn’t have any meaning. I used “hello” word from word title stickers.

Last step was adding few butterflies cut out from “Lacewing” paper. I have to be honest – I had a bunch of them cut out prior to making the page. I like to keep my hands busy while watching TV so I just fussy cut a whole sheet of them in advance. So it definitely shorten up the process of making a whole page. I finished making this layout with few enamel dots here and there and splashed everything with pink and blue mists.

I just love clever papers and this wreath pattern is definitely one of them. How long does it takes for you to finish a layout? What is your time record in making a page?

That is all for today. Thank you for stopping by and see you in February.

XO Anna

GRADE 5 | UNFORGETTABLE | GWEN WRUCK

Hey Creative friends,

Gwen back on the blog today, I hope you are all well. With the start of the new school year in Australia happening very soon, I thought it would be a fun time to document a sweet photo of my husband taking pictures of our daughter on her first day of Grade 5.

For my page, I was drawn to the ‘Unforgettable’ collection with its stunning florals and the most divine shade of Pink. I also pulled a cut file from CUT to YOU and went about backing the design. To make my title, I’ve used the bright pink of the ‘Unscripted‘ pattern paper for the word ‘Grade’ and then the number ‘5’. The remaining numbers have been backed in the aptly named ‘Glorious‘ paper. I then mounted this entire piece and centred onto a piece of white card from my stash.

Next, it was time to work on my photo mat. I’ve gone with a double mount, the first being with the ‘Story Teller‘ pattern paper, however from the 6×8 paper pad. I’ve used the paper pad here as the print in the design is smaller. I’ve double mounted with some more of the ‘Unscripted‘ pattern paper and added a soft doily from my stash for good measure.

The position of my photo was limited by the fact that I could not cover the number 5 as it was part of my title, so I went with running the key elements of the page down the right-hand side. This way, most of the numbers in the cut file are still showing and I have some space to add some pretty floral elements from the Die Cut Ephemera pack because… well, who wouldn’t want to add some of those to their page :)

I decided on a pretty little cluster in the bottom right-hand corner of my photo as well as a small cluster in the letter ‘D’ of ‘GRADE’ at the top of the page to balance things out. I also could not resist adding some fussy cut butterflies from the ‘Lacewing‘ pattern paper. I just love the tone of the grey ones for this page, such a versatile piece of paper!

I’ve also pulled some elements from the ‘Accessory Sticker’ sheet such as the banner ‘Treasured’ and the typed sentiments which are so fun. Lastly, I’ve added a sprinkle of ‘Enamel Dots‘ in the prettiest shade of mint and called the page done.

Thanks for popping by today to see my latest project, I just love love love this collection so I hope my page inspires you in some way. As always, be sure to pop into the Cocoa Vanilla Studio and CUT to YOU facebook groups to share your pages, I really love to see what you make.

Until next time,

Gwen

xo

hello beautiful | unforgettable | Anita Bownds

Hi there cocoa vanilla peeps,
Anita here with you today sharing a fun floral heart layout full of colour using the unforgettable collection my layout is of my kitty sleeping in his bed in my craft studio, he just enjoys being near me…
I started off by using my cameo to cut out the floral hearts background
cut file from Neat N Crafty Cutz created by me
I back it with papers from 6×8 paper pad and unscripted pattern paper.
{tip – you don’t always have to back the whole cut file}
Next I matted my mint cardstock on pattered paper natural beauty and machine stitched around the edges.
Then i adhered my backed cut file to my mint cardstock in the middle with double sided foam tape

 

I then backed my photo on pattered paper pretty bits And a doily from my stash and adhered it down
Then I added some ephemera around my photo and in the top right corner of my layout
I add a little word sticker from the accessory stickers sheet to my photo

 

Then I added part of my title using the foam title stickers and puffy sticker word to finish off my layout

 

check out my process video here

 

 

 

I hope I’ve given you some fun cut file inspiration..
Happy crafting

Every Photo Has A Story | Unforgettable Collection | Rachel Lowe

Hi all Rachel here! Wishing you all a Happy 2020 and may it be a fun and creative year.

Today I am revisiting a beautiful holiday in Italy, with the photo in my layout taken in Capri. You certainly do not have to use a vacation themed collection to memory keep your holidays as my layout shows you. I have used Unforgettable collection to document my vacation snap.

I used the florals as the main feature on my layout, keeping a tropical, summery feel. I firstly added my photo which is 3×3 inches with a white border. I then started arranging the floral die cut ephemera at the top and side of my photo. I have layered and some I have added with foam tape which stops the floral bunches looking ‘flat’ finished off with some extra die cut leaves tucked under.

I had to add the die cut camera because holidays and cameras are a must! Again I used foam tape to add and added some of the clear sticker hearts. I used a sticker ‘the Story’ from the accessory sticker sheet to form my journalling. I typed my location and date onto white cardstock and added under the sticker.

I created my title using the foam title stickers and added more journalling using the accessory stickers. To break up the white I added a small clear sticker over it.

I added butterflies, some clear stickers, some die cuts and others fussy cut from the 6×8 inch paper. I have added in a way that they connect from the bottom of my page, going in a diagonal direction to the top of my page.

I added another floral piece which was fussy cut from the garland paper, I added a clear sticker paint brush stroke behind the bunch to add a stark contrast. I added enamel dots from the collection under the butterflies, floral bunches and on the camera lens. Lastly I added a light splatter of black color shine to break up the white of my page.

I love how this turned out, white space can really enhance your other elements. Thank you for popping in today and I hope this has inspired you to get scrapping those holiday snaps! See you again soon.

Rachel X

The Best | Unforgettable collection | Tazhiana Gordon

Hello friends, and welcome to my first project of 2020! I am so excited to get back to making and sharing pages with you all, and I’m starting off with a layout about our Disneymoon using the super lovely Unforgettable collection.

I started off off with a cutfile that is pure Disney magic and I backed it with some 6×8 papers from the paper pad. I cheated a bit and used my Silhouette to cut out the insides of the letters so I wouldn’t have had to cut them by hand and it worked out really well. Before attaching anything to the patterned paper I chose to use as the background, I used some acrylic paints to add some color and interest to my layout, and I added swipes of pink, light teal, coral, and a pale orange. After setting that off to dry, I went to work on the rest of my layout.
The photo I printed is of the two of us on the teacup ride at the Magic Kingdom wearing our bride and groom Mickey and MInnie Mouse ears, and I chose to print it out in black and white since it was faded and kind of grainy. First, I matted my photo on a bunch of matching patterned papers and added a torn edge because it’s not a Tazhiana layout without a ripped edge somewhere. Then I added some foam tape to the back of the photo so that I could slide a tag with some journaling behind it. I grabbed a bunch of ephemera from the die cut pack and created a sort of floral wreath behind where my photo was going to sit. I even added some foam dots and a piece of flair to add some more texture and dimension to the layout. It all worked out really well and was incredibly easy after all the hard work of picking what I want to use.
After attaching my photo and the LOVE die cut piece to the background, I went ahead and added my title using the foam title sticker pack and I added some enamel dots to add a bit more color and called this layout good. I love how it came out so, so much and it was a blast to play with color and paint.
There’s a process video for the page linked underneath this blog post if you want to watch it all come together! I hope you enjoyed my project and you give this technique a try. Seriously, pick it and stick it. That freedom to create is life changing. Till next time, keep it crafty friends.

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