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12x12 Color Vibe Stack (FREE V.I.P GIFT)

Color Vibe Free Gift for V.I.P rewards club members when you spend $130 you can choose either the stack of paper 24 pieces of 12x12 paper and 2x sheets of double sided die-cuts or you can get the complete collection in digital for story book creator.

Cheerful 12x12 Valentines Additions Pack

Page done with 12x12 Additions Pack
Cheerful Valentines

12x12 Creative memories Cheerful Valentines Additions Pack

My layout with Cheerful Valentines Additions Pack

Creative Memories Rugged All Boy Additions pack

So Marie here and i'm off to AUS in 7 days so excited to see Jordan and Milly but thought i'd get in some screapping before I go so here is a layout I just finished using Creative Memories 12x12 additions pack Rugged All Boy which was released last month. I LOVE this paper and the packs are only $18.50 including stickers and photo mats. However I dont really think it is "RUGGED" I did use a sticker from rugged power palette but the buttons are from cheerful and I think this seems quite bright for the Rugged palette.

12x12 Creative memories Rugged All Boy Additions Pack

My Layout! Taken out on the deck in the sun where i'm scrap booking today.

Marie's Style

Hay guys just thought i'd give you a peek at my sort of scrapping when i'm not just doing sample pages for mum... I add a bit more flair I LOVE RIBBON and BUTTONS im a sucker for sparkles! I also love to stamp so here you go guys enjoy

A little catch up

So long time no blog! so sorry everyone here are some enchanted layouts I have been doing sorry for the terrible photos I'll try get some better ones

Time to THINK PINK

Flower Tutorials

Hay Guys I have done full video tutorials on all my flowers as well as some instructional videos be sure to check them out as well as this never before seen flower base!

PAGEMAPS

Well guys we received an email from Becky yesterday with permission to link you directly to her amazing free page maps! check them out!

Click here

Butterfly

Found this amazing page map by Becky Fleck

 Layout with Think pink pack, Shine epoxy,  fabulous flowers, divine journal block 1/2 size cut out and traced around with silver pen and writing in the shape. TFL x and thanks again Becky for you inspiration!

Blurred for privacy

Use a4 sheet and print half of the butterfly

Marie Littleton

Paper Saver Idea

Hay Guys Marie again :)
I found this great Idea on American site

Click here to view Original Idea

But it was a bit plain for what I wanted so I played around it. Also if you know me i'm a tiny bit frugal with my accessories (flowers, ribbon, bling etc) so this is my a bit more budget friendly Idea

Easter Bunny Tutorial and Layout Idea

Hay guys this is my latest idea for the easter challenge isn't the bunny cute

thanks for looking xox

Marie

Instructional Video

Happy Easter Weekend

Make the most of a day when all the family is together and get some great photos xox. Enjoy your easter weekend love Dianne and Marie :)

Layout Gallery

Check out the Youtube Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4RhlHWKKuY

Convert Traditional to Digital

A layout I've changed from Traditional to Digital give it a go have a look at some ideas that are digital and change them to traditional. Go play :)

Alphabet Tutorial

you can also watch it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yKYAAgaP7M

Mix it up with your papers!

This was on the creative memories America Blog so I decided I'd have a play check out the finished product below xo

Marie TFL

Quick Note: The alphabet tutorial will be up tomorrow :)

Virtual Crop Challenge 15: Punch/Maker

Do you have a drawer full of Shape Makers? Do you ever wonder how you can use those Makers other than what they are intended for?

Shape Makers are can be quite versatile and offer many options, especially when you think outside of the "norm"! 

In this layout, Jill used the Circle Maker as a primary element on the layout.   

She punched the small circle first, and then the larger one around the smaller one, to create the "rings".

 

She layered regular circles along with the rings through the one side of the layout.

For this challenge, we would love to see how you can use one of the Shape Makers in a unique way on your layouts! 

Feel free to use any of the Makers - Square Maker, Circle Maker, Ribbon Maker, Corner Maker,Scallop Circle Maker, or any others you might have on hand.

We can't wait to see what you come up with. Post a pic of your completed project here!

Happy Scrapping!

Marie's Version of "Walking on sunshine" Layout by Melissa Using Shine papers x TFL

CREATIVE MEMORIES IDEAS

I just wanted to show you something I do quite often this is one of my favorite maps i use it constantly! but check out how different these all look yet they all use the same base concept
TFL
Marie Littleton

can also use 2 landscape 6x4 or a portrait 6x4 enjoy

                                      

Accordion Fold Paper Flower

my first youtube upload!!! enjoy

Worth a look

ok so I know it not very CRAFTY but I just heard about this charity and i'm actually really impressed instead of using dontations to fund add and do huge campains they use volenteers and a huge network to get the word out there they helped 8 MILLION children last year with the money they save simply by not advertising! thats crazy! check it out donate $2.00 donate $20.00 I just think it a good cause. I am quite terrible with the whole if I cant see it it doesnt affect me... But people from all over the world helped us out with the CHCH earthquakes and really whats $5.00 so heres the website just have a look. Its the first charity i've seen that actually focuses on educating people so that they will one day hopefully have the knowledge and skill to do it all themselves. So take 5 mins and have a look it cant hurt?

http://www.savethechildren.org.nz/

Frame Chain Flower (CM BLOG)

Tutorial: Rosy Frame Chain Paper Flower

It is a wonderful thing when it comes to making my own paper embellishments. I love to punch out shapes in a variety of sizes and layer them together for a 3D look or even creating a scene to go along with the theme of my layout.

For this layout, I wanted to add simple, yet bold details. By doing this, I created a tone-on-tone background with added texture and added handmade paper flowers to accent my page, while still telling my story.

Today, I am excited to share with you a simple tutorial on how to make these Rosy Frame Chain Paper Flowers, using your Border Maker, Frame Chain Border Cartridge & Circle Maker.

 

Punch out three 1 1/4" circles using your Circle Maker & add a small dab of adhesive to the center of two 1 1/4" punched circle, using your Precision Point Adhesive.

Layer each circle together & set aside to dry. (approx. 5 minutes)

Once completely dry, carefully scrunch up each stack of circles, layer by layer. It will look like a little ball of crumbled paper with a flat bottom. If circles are glued close to the outer edges, use fingers to un-glue so they will be easy to scrunch.

Carefully open the scrunched layers so the flower looks full. Set aside.

Punch out two border strips using the Border Maker & Frame Chain Border Cartridge. (Note: For each flower there are two Frame Chain Border strips)

Use All-Purpose Scissors to cut four strips of seven chains - each strip should have seven full chains.

Add adhesive using the Tape Runner to the center of each chain strip.

Fold one end to center of chain strip. Add adhesive to the layered center & fold the opposite end of the chain strip.

Layer three of the folded chain strips together diagonally.

Once all three chain strips have been layered together, add a large Foam Square & affix scrunch flower in the middle.

There you have a simple rosy Frame Chain Paper Flower.

For a larger flower, punch out three Frame Chain Border strips & cut strips into eleven chains per strip. Then use Circle Maker to punch out five 1 1/2" circles to layer together. Not only will the flower be larger, it will also be fuller.

This flower would make the perfect embellishment for any craft project, card or adorning a gift box.

Cheers, Cindy :)