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.
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.
---------------------
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! :)
