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Happy Campers | Storyteller Collection | Michelle Stokes

Michelle Stokes 24/08/2022

Hello Hello! It’s Michelle here today with another instalment of our current story telling feature. I’ve used our beautiful Storyteller Collection for this layout that documents a big step in Leila’s school life – School Camp. Even though she might have been super anxious in the lead up to going away, Leila and her mates certainly enjoyed themselves while there.

I started off by cutting out some large clip boards from CUT to YOU to use as a place to ‘clip’ my photos. I used both sides of the DITSY DAISY paper to cut both the outline and the background of the boards and adhered the pieces together, leaving the ‘clip’ piece free to tuck in all the pieces they’re holding.

I added all 3 clipboards to a piece of the CROSS IT OFF paper, using pieces of foam sheets to give them a little pop off the page before adding all the other elements that I’ll share below.

I used 2 photos from the campers send off, both featuring friends that Leila’s had since Prep and even Kinder.

On the left side clip board I’ve layered the photo with a pocket page card, pieces cut from the cut apart sheet STORY TIME plus some fussy cut florals from the SPRING FLING paper in both 12×12 and A5 size

Over on the right I’ve added the 2nd photo layered on top of a folded card that’s hiding the written journalling. It’s not hidden for any other reason other than I wrote more than I expected and I couldn’t make it work tucked into the other clipboard. I added more of the same elements over this side as I did on the left clip board to keep things cohesive across the entire layout.

I used a simple piece of notepaper ripped from a book to write the journalling, adhered it between 2 pocket page cards then machine stitched top and bottom for a little extra detail.

On the middle clipboard I’ve added the title using another CUT to YOU cutfile cut out of the green A5 version of LITTLE LOVE, layered over the journalling spot from the cut apart paper STORY TIME with the addition of an accessory sticker from an older collection.

Along the tops of the clip boards I added some WOODEN BUTTONS to act as thought the boards are ‘pinned’ to the woodgrain background (CROSS IT OFF)

I added the twine along the tops and glued it into place using some tacky glue that dries clear. Theres also a sprinkling of both gold and white inks around the layout to finish it all off.

Here’s another look at the entire layout..

Well friends, thats all from me today. Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing my version of our story telling theme, it’s certainly been a fun one to create. Please be sure to share your own versions within our facebook community group HERE

Until next time, Happy Scrapping!
Michelle x

You are Awesome | Storyteller collection | Kellie Moore

Kellie Moore 18/06/2022

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Cocoa Vanilla blog.

Today I’m sharing my first page using the new ‘Storyteller’ collection and it was so fun and overwhelming to jump into a brand new collection with so many things to choose from ….does anyone else have trouble making decisions when faced with ALL the choices?!

First, I decided on the ‘Cross it off ‘ paper to use as my base…I love a subtle grid for a background.

I decided to use a cutfile for my title so pulled out the A5 paper stack to back the letters….no having to cut into the 12×12 papers!! To help make the white of the cutfile stand out I added another piece of the ‘Cross it Off’ paper behind it.

To give some dimension, I added foam tape behind my title.

I loved these pics of my son from several years ago being a ham in front of the camera and his clothes were a perfect match for this collection. As they were action shots I decided to cut my photos into silhouettes so they added a fun element to my page. Next I chose a frame the Diecut ephemera pack to add under my sons pic to ground his photo to the page, and stop it look like he was floating.

I love the cameras in this collection and added one between my photos. To add some texture to my camera I added the inside of a ‘Wooden Button’ to the lens… I like the pop of yellow! I also added a sticker from the ‘Accessory Sticker Sheet.’

Give me all the puffy stickers in a collection, and the hearts and dots in this range wont disappoint you….so fun! I added some either side of my two photos.

I hope you enjoyed my page today and are looking forward to getting this collection in you hands…it’s not too far away now!

Happy Scrapping!

Kel x

You’re Awesome & the best my Sweet boy | No Limits | Josefine vd Hoeven

Josefine van der Hoeven 25/04/2022

Hello paperlovers, So happy to see you at the Cocoa Vanilla blog! For today I have new scrapbook inspiration for you. My Challenge for this layout “Create a layout with the chipboard die-cuts and the wooden buttons” This layout came about very easily. But I think the result is very cool. I used the amazing collection “No Limits”. I really can’t get enough of this cool collection. The colors orange and blue are my favorite.

I first started by tracing a circle on a sheet of white cardstock. Then I stitched it with blue sewing thread. In the center of the circle, I stamped a stain with blue oxide ink. The color I used is “faded Jeans” With a cleaning sponge that I first moisten and then pick up some blue ink and then I stamp with the cleaning sponge several times on the white cardstock until the stain is big enough. I dry the oxide ink with the heat tool and then I splash a little with the oxide ink by using my watercolor brush.

When my mixed media background is dry. I look for several chipboard die-cuts that I want to use. I placed the chipboard die-cuts in different places in the circle. I think the design is very cool. When everything is in place I cut the picture of my son into a circle. I also cut a circle out of the design paper and line the edges with a stitch border of blue sewing thread. I stick the photo on top of the blue circle and then I placed both of these on top of the chipboard die-cuts in the center of my layout.

For the title of this layout called “You’re Awesome & the best my Sweet Boy” I use the chipboard alphas set and an alphas set from my own stash. I really enjoy using different alphas sets for my scrapbook titles. It really gives a playful effect which I love.

To make my layout come more alive I splash with white gesso. I mix white gesso with a small amount of water and with a thin brush I make several white splatters on my layout. I also splash some more with the blue Oxide ink “faded Jeans” This way the chipboard die-cuts stand out more. Of course I also want to use some wooden buttons. As an extra decoration.

I’ve said it before but the wooden buttons they are definitely one of my favorite embellishments. They are so cute and fun. I am very happy how this layout turned out. The playful effect from the different chipboard elements and the ink splatters make this a cool boys layout. Easy, simple and with a surprising result.

I hope I was able to inspire you today with this boys layout and I challenge you to also design a layout with the awesome chipboard die-cuts from Cocoa Vanilla! Can’t wait to admire your beautiful inspiration on social! I want to thank you for stopping by the blog today and wish you lots of fun! XoXo Jo.

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Happy Campers | Storyteller Collection | Michelle Stokes

You are Awesome | Storyteller collection | Kellie Moore

You’re Awesome & the best my Sweet boy | No Limits | Josefine vd Hoeven

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