Pawsitively Pets November

Today we are up on the Paper Issues blog with Melissa's Pawsitively Pets Challenge.  This month it's all about using three or more patterned papers and adding mist or paint.

I love the Simple Stories, Hello Fall collection with the rich color tones and fun patterns.  I used the Falling for You woodgrain, Sweater Weather plaid, and leaves print for the main three pattern papers.  The other pops of color are all layered stickers from the 4x6 sticker pack.   I  love all of the die cut pieces and used the larger leaves and feathers from it for the corners.

I started with the background and stitched down the leaf paper frame.  Next, I added mist to the white gesso to get a tan color for a photo mat.  Then I added blue distress ink for an added color.

I added several stickers from the Hello Fall 4x6 pack.  I love that these stickers look the the papers so you can added them wherever you need them.  It worked great to add color behind the photo against the plaid and cover up ink splatters gone wild!

I used the letter stickers included in the sticker pack and the ephemera leaves, feathers and word phrase.  The Bradz or metal clips are a great way to add shine and weight to anchor a cluster of bits and pieces.

I love that sweet Maxie-boy and can't wait to give this layout to my sister for her family's memory book of their beloved pup.

I hope you will join us in documenting any of your pets, animals, zoo, or similar creature related adventures in our Pawsitively Pets Challenge for November.  You have until December 5 to post your design to the PIFF Facebook Group.

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Join us in PIFF this weekend, November 11-13 for our fantastic FALL CROP!  We are so excited to see all that you create!  

Posh Simple Stories Spotlight

Today on the PI blog we are doing a product spotlight on Posh from Simple Stories.  It has lots of gold foiled papers, elements, and soft colors with bold navy blue!  Today's photo was a touching one to our family.  The picture was quite dark, but the moment it captures is what it's all about.  A big love for our favorite "cousin" doxie Max and our good byes to him last October.

I started with using the elements paper to cut out the mega sized doxie and built up layers in the center to ground it on the layout.

I added Posh cardstock stickers, chipboard stickers, and clear stickers (I place them on cardstock and cut around them when I need them to stand out).  I stuck with lots of florals, hearts, and arrows. I also love the decorative clips and epoxy metal clips for added layers. To finish off the layout border, I added a teal color stitching around the edges four times to make it imperfect and make it stand out against the dark navy.

Ryan was three years old and he just had to keep getting more Max kisses before we said our goodbyes as Max was ill from complications of cancer.  These are the stories that are hard to scrap, but I never want to forget these tender moments.

Isn't this collection pretty?  It has versatile papers, pops of gold, and beautiful colors to fit so many creative projects.  Get 20% off your order at Paper Issues store with code: Stacie  Join us on Paper Issues Facebook Fans and Friends group and add your Posh creations now through November 5th!  It's always great to have a chance to win a gift card to shop!

Capture: Pawsitively Pets at PI

Pawsitively Pets is on the Paper Issues blog today!  October's focus is making fun titles with multiple fonts (2 or more) with your pet or animal pictures.

I wanted a cohesive look that would come together quickly for me, so I broke into my new Maggie Holmes Gather collection by Crate Paper!  It was a perfect mix of stencil letters, gold dipped letters, script, and black foam Thickers.

I love that my sister's family took these precious family photos in early November last year when daylight was at a premium and the fall weather was still holding out to create a beautiful backdrop for them.  These photos capture the love of their family and dear pup, Max.  These were taken just three days before they had to say their goodbyes to Max after having him for close to 12 years.  The Maggie Holmes papers were perfect for pulling colors in and not overwhelming the serene photo.

I love the Pure Joy angled stripe paper for the background.  I turned it on its side to make it work with the water colors from the pond in the photo. I built up layers for the photo with the gorgeous Details rectangular stripes paper and the Magical soft peachy heart paper.

The Gather chipboard pieces and ephemera pack helped me to layer and finish off my title wrapping the perimeter of the photo.  So many gorgeous tags, florals, and bits to connect it all together.
Thank you for checking out the layout details!  I can't wait to see what you create with your creature/pet/animal pictures and extra fun titles!  Save 20% at the Paper Issues store with code: Stacie