Paper Issues Cut File #3

I finally get to play with cut files now.  YAH!!!  My husband, FIL and MIL went together to purchase my Silhouette Cameo.  Of course the first thing to do was cut some basic files and a few WA I made in PS.  Then I was ready to have some fun with the cut file at Paper Issues.  This file is available for free on the PI blog.  Download it, make something with it and link up for a chance to win a January Swag Bag.  This challenge is almost over with Friday being the last day to link up.  There are only a handful of link ups so you have a pretty good chance of winning.

Here is my page with the file.  I took the whole paper that was left after cutting and placed it on a white 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock.  Then I grabbed all the triangles that were cut out, flipped them over to the B side.  Those went back into the cut outs in a few places for contrast.  I think it came out pretty neat.

( Websters Pages: Hall Pass paper | sequins, wood veneer dots, gold leaves: PI Swag Bags | Flowers, leaves and squirrel: Open Book by Maggie Holmes)

New Mixed Media Layout

I grabbed some of the new Dear Lizzy stuff from Paper Issues and finally had time to play with it.  I loved the colors and patterns, especially the pink.  The first thing I just had to do was make a mixed media page so I could add in even more color.  The Mask was perfect for adding some dimension before I painted. I laid the mask on my 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock, then spread out a thin layer of modeling paste over, making sure to fill all the little spots.  After carefully pealing the mask off, I let it dry completely (make sure to carefully wash the mask with warm water immediately).  My favorite Faber Castille gelatos (used like watercolors) and a little misting of Heidi Swapp's gold color shine added just the right amount of color/shimmer to the background.  Then just to layer on some papers, a photo and some stitching to finish it.  45 minutes later I have a beautiful brightly colored page that perfectly represents my vibrant 6 year old.

(dear lizzy serendipity papers + mask , faber castille gelatos) 

Paper Issues has the whole Dear Lizzy Serendipity line right now.  Hurry on over and pick up some of this loveliness for yourself.  Don't forget to take 20% with my code "3littleks".

paper issues: pinspire me monday

There is another fabulous challenge at Paper Issues this morning.  I just love the pin this time.

The blues, browns and whites plus the grid inspired me to make this page of my girls.  I used a bakery bag I had saved from Starbucks and a few goodies from my stash to create this.

digital x paper-printed on vellum | paislee press + gold elements | pink paislee + flair | toni from designs + blue paper/won deer ful veneer/geotag/notes and things label | studio calico 

Walden | Studio Calico

I fell in love with this kit the first time I saw it.

The colors, patterns and that little deer were so perfect.  So, when SC had their sale on Black Friday I had to grab it.  I finally got a little time last night to make something with it.

I love this photo of my middle girl with my hat on.  She looks so sophisticated.  I hope she always dances to the music in her head and dresses just how she likes.  Her personality is so "spicy."

walden