12 x 12 Layout | When Life Gives You Lemons

Hello! I am back with another layout using Pink Paislee Paige Evans - Pick Me Up Collection! I always love to use up whatever I started on. This collection was easy with so many beautiful designs on the paper!

If you missed out on the previous layouts done using the same collection, here are the links:
- My Amazing Hero
- LOL

The splash of colors really makes me happy! This layout was done with some motivational value in mind, and a reminder of my father's famous words. Recently, life had given me some lemons, and that reminded me of what my father always told us. It was what I hung onto during the rough rides, and it always helped me through bad times.

American Crafts is really pampering us with lots of goodies to craft. I love to mix the  types of alphas when it comes to long titles! Different styles and patterns make me super happy!

My favorite method of documentation and journaling - type it out! Here you can see that I had also machine stitched all the individual square pieces of pattern paper. Stitching on layouts gives them a different texture and look - no layout will ever look the same!

Geometric shaped papers are my favorite to use, I guess they fill up that engineer mindset of mine and everything lays out nicely! Geometric designs and like building blocks to me, so working with them is like working with tessellations. (Mathematics is still one of my best friends!)

Hope you enjoyed the walk through! Till the next one!

Supplies Used:

• Pink Paislee Paige Evans - Pick Me Up Collection
• WRMK Typecast
• AC thickers

12 x 12 Layout | Prima Havana Collection

A while ago, we (Jasmine, Aida and myself) had a gush of ideas with the Havana collection by Prima Marketing, and we thought to do a layout with the same papers. All 3 of us has very different styles and it was so much fun to come together and attempt this!

Instead of just one layout, I did have my "gotta-use-up-all-the-papers" moment, so I went for 3! It was therapeutic to just go with the flow and using what I have. Creating layouts give me much relaxation and inspires me to move further on.

Here are the 3 layouts:

This was fun, and I look forward to more soon! (Perhaps after I clear my craft room!)

Supplies Used:

1. Prima Marketing: Havana Collection

MWL DT: LO | Sew Cute

Hello crafty friends! I am back on the blog as Made With Love DT, with a layout using the lovely WRMK products today!

I must say, the WRMK products have made my life much easier as a crafter. In this layout, I made use of 4 punch boards, Typecast and Stitch Happy.

Isn't my niece cute! She is such a gem, and this is one of my favorite photo of her.

I started out with the WRMK tab punch board to create a tab. This tab piece helps to create an interesting matting to the photo. It also helps me create a link to add word sentiments! Here, I have used my (mint) typecast and typed out the word "precious".

Creating the title was easy with the WRMK mini alphabet punch board. All I had to do was to cut down pattern papers to size (1.5"x2.5") and then open up the Alphabet punch board app! 

This app made it very easy for me to get to the alphabets I needed to punch out!

Of course I had to use the sewing machine! Sewing is my favorite thing to do on a layout. It creates dimensions and a different texture on the layout. Mint is also my favorite color, I own both the typecast and sewing machine in mint. (Though I am also loving the sweet touch of pink!) For this layout, I did some straight stitches from the cloud to the tiles below, creating a visual of a baby's mobile on top of their cribs.

Here is the bottom of the "baby mobile". I cut 2 pieces of square pattern paper and slided them into the WRMK frame punch. I am using the 0.25" frame width on this layout. In one of the frames, I typed a little message to my niece using the WRMK typecast! Love to be able to customize a short message or journal on my layout!

Last but not least, my brand new toy! I recently got a new toy - WRMK happy jig! So many possibilities! I love that the happy jig is so easy to use! Included in the package is a booklet of ideas (and 3 colors of wires to get started with!) For additional inspirations, you can also look for @werhappyjig on instagram! 

For the word baby, I decided to give it a try to fix the pieces on my own. (The engineer in me just had to give it a try!) Viola! It was quite a smooth process! 

I found it easier to staple the wire words in place. Just 2 staples holding the start and end of the word, it works! 

Thank you for joining me today in my layout walk through. Hope you enjoyed it, and gotten insights of how you can make use of the WRMK tools. 

Materials used are available at Made With Love.

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Supplies Used:
• WRMK Tab Punch Board
• WRMK Frame Punch Board
• WRMK Typecast
• WRMK Mini Alphbet Punch Board
• WRMK Stitch Happy
• Simple Stories "Oh, Baby" Collection

MWL DT: Products I love & 12x12 Layout | Stay Lil'

Aida & I are on the MWL blog today!

How has the Chinese New Year been for you? Chinese New Year has always been one festive season I have loved since I was a kid. In the past, it used to be for the food and red packets, but it has much more meaning to me now. Seeing my nephew grow up over the years, I can't say how much it made me feel older. It is also this season where I see the other members of the family. Yes, it is a tiring affair, having to need to visit every single household in the family ( I have a large family of 7 households). But nothing beats the family bonding sessions and the jokes my uncles crack over a game of cards. 

Yes I love the CNY season, though now it means I have to give red packets. But I enjoy every visiting session and the laugher it brings.

Today on MWL blog, Aida and I are sharing our favorite products this week! 

I am inspired by a recent scrapbook basics class I taught recently in Made with Love and the beautiful products to come up with a layout. The pattern papers are from Amercian Crafts - Shimelle Little by Little Collection and the background is colored with Tim Holtz distress crayons.

Oh how I wished my nephew would stay forever little and always hugging me close like this. This sweet young man is always making my heart melt away.

First I started the page by doing some prep work. The white cardstock is primed with gesso, and later colored with Tim Holtz Distress Crayons. It helps to enhance the background cut piece which I laid behind my photo. Love the colors which fade below my background in unison.

Afterwhich, I have done quite a bit of fussy cutting, most of which was done on a bus ride. Well, I figured better doing fussy cutting than looking at the handphone in the 40 minutes of bus ride right? The hearts are sewn on with a sewing machine to the layout. 

I have also done some zig zag machine sewing to the matting of the background.

In that 40 minutes ride, I have also managed to fussy cut these critters! Ain't they super cute? (In fact, i did the fussy cutting for the entire 2 pieces of pattern paper on that 40 minutes bus ride) Was not sure which element I would use on my layout, but since I enjoy fussy cutting, I might as well prepare all for later use. Who knows? I may have another layout soon!

Here I layered the embellishments up around my photo. I used to fear writing on layouts since my handwriting is awefully square and small. But I realised over time that the writing is also part of documenting the story and I overcome the fear quite soon. In fact, I almost always insist on documenting on all my layouts, because it warms me to read it 5 years or 10 years down the road. 

Hope you like this layout, and inspires you to experiment with your own style. 

Supplies used from Made With Love Sg:

• American Crafts Shimelle Little by Little Collection
• Tim Holtz Distress Crayons

My second favorite product has to be the Simple Stories 6x8 paper pack.

It is versatile enough for use with almost anything! This size is wonderful!

Document your stories in the 6x8 Binder with the 6x8 paper pack. It is that simple. Life documentation need not be complicated. On another note, you will need this paper pack for home decor. Just use it as it is! I am looking forward to decorating my room soon with the collection!

Needless to say, the collections are taking my breath away. Faith and Domestic Bliss collections are now available in MWL. (Hang in there! Emoji love and Say Cheese III are coming to store really soon!)

Hope you have enjoyed the products so far, and keep feeling inspired for more crafting!

Made With Love Singapore

B2-08, 313 Somerset, Orchard Road.

Tel : 6733 7630

SS DT: Best Crafty Pals

Best Crafty Pals

Hello fellow crafters! Stacy Koo here on the Simple Stories blog today and I am using the gorgeous The Reset Girl collection in 2 of my layouts!

I was drawn to this collection pretty much! It is currently used in the layout of my journals and organizers. Being a crafty soul, I can totally relate to all of the sentiments and images in this collection!

When I first laid hands on this collection, some of the elements have already inspired the idea of these 2 layouts. It seems to me that I didn’t have to think twice! Sometimes I let the paper do the work, and I go through that particular inspiration to come up with a layout.

For my first layout, I was inspired by 2 things: the hexagons which you find in the bits & pieces pack, and the lady with wide open arms in the 4x6 Horizontal Elements.

For the background, I used a pattern paper from the Sn@p Basics collection. Basic collections like these help me emphasize on the hexagon sewing techniques and showcasing the other decorative elements clearly. I hoard a few packs of these basic collections, because I always get to use them in a project or another! Here is a closer look at the stitching with some DMC thread and the title.

I have also done some fussy cuttings from The Reset Girl collection – 2x12, 4x12, 6x12 elements I find that the words “You Go Girl” fits the idea of travelling. In this photo, I went to Thailand with one of my best crafty pals and the entire trip was a blast!

As you can see, I am in love with how the 4x6 Horizontal Elements co-relates to the photograph! Sometimes the inspiration just comes to you and I love how easy it was to fix my mind to all the pretty elements in the pack. Fussy cutting images also help me to utilize the pattern papers in different ways!

The other cluster of embellishments all specify a single theme – travel. This collection is super versatile. I like how the elements fitted together - the organizer / passport, travel tickets, flight tickets, camera – they remind me of every single moment during this trip! I like how this collection comes with the small and big pieces! It gives me so much more possibilities!

In addition, I added a stamp just above the date of the travel. Yes you heard me right, there is a roller stamp in this collection and you must have this!

On to the next part of the embellishments, I added a single chipboard decoration. Because it shines in perfect harmony to my travel theme, there isn’t a need for more! Just pack it up with some layers below from the bits & pieces pack! I love how the words shine in the light!

Another embellishment I love is the using of clips! This clip is a total blast – I love the gold rims highlighting the rounded jewel.

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On the second layout, I was inspired by some of the pattern papers in the collection: Like A Boss and 24Seven pattern papers. With the photograph on hand, it was easy to find these inspirations from the collection. My best crafty pals give me the best reset when days are tough, through the creative process we go through together!

I started by cutting the pattern paper Like A Boss into its individual triangular pieces and layered it as the background. Then I did some machine sewing all around the layout to define this piece. I like to use sewing as a frame to capture attention to the center of this piece.

The next part started with layering. I like to layer the pieces near my photo to create attention. It is really easy to find the piece you need from the bits & pieces pack and then top it up with the journal stickers from the Combo Sticker.

I have also added some clear stickers to my layout. These clear stickers are so cool! You don’t have to be afraid that the background will interfere with the colors and arrangement of your elements since the backgrounds is clear! The fun part – it comes with cute hashtags!

Another close up on the clear stickers and a cute little stamp sentiment from the roller stamp!

The other part of embellishment comes from fussy cuttings. There are so many gorgeous things you can use in this collection, especially with the shiny elements!

Last but not least, the fussy cut from the 24Seven pattern paper! I had to use this piece, the gold trims really stands out and it best fits what I think of my crafty pals! You girls are truly amazing!

Hope you liked these layouts that I have shared with you today!

Supplies:

•          https://simplestories.com/product/metal-clips-0
•          https://simplestories.com/product/bits-pieces-23
•          https://simplestories.com/product/clear-stickers-4
•          https://simplestories.com/product/roller-stamp-list-it
•          https://simplestories.com/product/collection-kit-57
•          https://simplestories.com/product/big-pieces
•          https://simplestories.com/product/6x12-chipboard-14
•          https://simplestories.com/product/basics-paper-pack

For those residing in Singapore, Simple Stories is available at Made With Love! :)

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Box Card with Xyron

Hello crafters! Today I am sharing a box card which I have done recently. There is so much fun going on at my craft table with all the small bits of details! Now, with my Xyron in place, adhering small / intricate diecuts are easy!

Here's the box card which I have created:

I like box cards! It can be flattened to mail for your intended recipient as well! It is such an amazing gift to receive! I arranged the elements such that it is also balanced when closed. 

There are so many small elements in this project. Xyron just makes life easier (and fun)! No mess, no fuss. Just drop your diecuts to the Xyron and pull the tab. Viola! You get a full backed adhesive to those hard to glue die-cuts! Perfect adhesion at all times. I used my Xyron for the envelopes, hearts and alphabets die-cut in this project. Life-saver! 

Hope you like the box card I have done, and find some inspiration for your next card project! :)

For those who are looking for the Xyron, you will be able to find them in Made With Love very soon! Dies used in this project are from Made With Love. 

Thanks for dropping by my blog today! 

SS DT: Love Lovely Bloom

I am on the Simple Stories blog today with 2 layouts using the ‘Bloom and Grow’ Collection! This collection has taken my breath away with the gorgeous colors and elements! It is one collection you will want to hoard because it is just too pretty!

My first layout is inspired by the cross stitch elements on one of the pattern paper. Once inspired, it is pretty fast to create!

I used some flower diecuts on this layout to complement the gnomes. These gnomes are honestly too cute!

Being the avid stitcher that I am, it is almost impossible not to stitch!

I am in love with the cross stitch and elements in this collection. A total fit! So on my second layout, I did more stitching! This time, i used blanket stitch on different sizes of circular elements to create layers. A simple and therapeutic stitching activity!

Love how it all blends together! This time, i machine stitched the title. The bits and pieces pack made it easy!

Here is a closer look at the circular pieces which i did the blanket stitch.

The elements have a circular centre, where i hid the centre with a brad in place, making it look more like a floral piece isn't it?

There is much going on in the thought process of these layouts! For more details, check out Simple Stories blog!

I had so much fun with these layouts and i hope you enjoyed them too!

For those residing in Singapore, Simple Stories is available at Made With Love! :)

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