ScrapThat: Simple Stories Winter Wonderland

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Swag Bag Snowflake

Today we are up on the Paper Issues blog rocking the amazing PI Swag Bags. I love the Paper Issues monthly Swag Bag kits that Cassie curates and coordinates so perfectly! Here's another LO using the December Swag Bag. I love that this is already the third layout I have made with embellishments, papers, and amazing bits! I made a different variation of the paper snowflake that was inspired by TillyandArthur on Instagram last year. This time I altered the shape of the snowflake.

I cut three 3x4 swag bag cards that I wanted to use for this project into 1/2 inch strips. These are then cut down to the size needed to be the 'v's on the snowflake. I cut one 4x6 card into 1/2 in. strips as well and these are the snowflake arms that come outward.

I placed the pieces down with minimal adhesive and then added stitching. Some spots shifted when I was stitching--so it's a good idea to add more adhesive to avoid the lack of alignment!! When I finished sewing, I always find it's so hard to cover any of the design up!!

I layered the photo of my daughter with several beautiful gold 3x4 cards included in the swag bag. I popped this photo up using foam adhesive.

I love the sequins, Simple Stories clear stickers, gold paper clip, and Fancy Pants Merry & Bright ephemera (all included in the SWAG BAG!!) that worked so perfectly with my LO.

Just one more close up-- I love the pops of gold scattered throughout this design! I lifted up the paper strips to add dimension against the snowy Simple Stories Winter Wonderland (similar) paper.

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Sunday, January 1, 2017

A Winter Quote to Love

Happy New Year! I can't believe it's already here! Today we are full of surprises and new things at Paper Issues. I am playing along with the new challenge based off of this quote for the month. Take inspiration from any of the words, the colors, the snowflakes, etc... I made it super easy and found the exact quote on the Simple Stories Winter Wonderland paper!

I love all of the design pieces included with the Simple Stories Winter Wonerland collection. I used 12x12 cardstock stickers, ephemera bits, and other snowflake cut files to add to this pretty snowy background. I also added flair from Feed Your Craft as the snowflake and saying was the perfect for this design theme.

I totally have a love going with white acrylic paint. I love the look it adds to a LO and in this case it adds a look of snow. Perfect for winter designs!

My little guy's face peeking out from his frosty hat makes me smile! I love these word stickers on the 12x12 sticker sheet. They help the eye to look throughout the page and in this case, I wanted the eye to look over to his little face!