Laura Rumble - Crafter

I'm starting a Traveller's Notebook documenting all the birthday cakes I had as a child. In true Laura-fashion, I have started at 3 and will go back and do 1 and 2 later.  (I've left the pages blank so it will read as in order when finished!) I used a sheet of paper from a Quirky Kit to cut out my 3 cut file.  I've designed 0-9 in matching styles all sized to fit in a TN.  They will be available to download and use soon - I just have to save them in the correct format first. I've kept things simple with a water colour-y background made with Distress Oxide inks and Shimmerz paints.  I want the pages to go together so it reads well as an album.  I've decided the constants I want to run through every spread are: watercolour background, cut file design, stamped date, square photo.  I hope this will lead to a cohesive album. Here is the process video...

For this week's StickerKitten post I have made a quick batch of cards.  I find it easy to do a batch and vary the theme and design ever so slightly as I go. Here come the close-ups...  Thanks for looking!

I'm so pleased with this one... The cut file is called Twisted Square from Pretty My Page.  You can download it to cut on your own machine or buy it pre-cut . I've actually only used half of the cut file on this layout. I had cut the file out to make a bookmark but it didn't quite go to plan and evolved into a layout.  Please tell me I'm not the only one who starts out with an idea and ends up with something totally different?!  I backed the cut files with squares of papers; there are all sorts in here - Doodlebug, Bella Blvd, Freckled Fawn - I just matched what I had to the photos. My trick for backing this cut file is to use squares instead of fiddling around with the little individual triangles.  Starting from the middle adhere the smallest square to the cut file.  If we use the bottom tile on the layout as an example this is the navy one.  The next, the palest blue is rotated slightly and stuck to the back of the navy one.  Following that ...

I was struck by the gorgeous autumnal colours featured in the Quirky Kit I was sent to work with.  What better way to show them off than with leaves and acorns?  It also meant I got to play with my new toy, a Gemini Junior.  It turns out I quite like die cutting!  I also fussy cut a few of the leaf sprigs from the Pink Fresh Mesa paper. I based my layout on a sketch I had drawn up earlier this year. I fixed the leaves in place with a little glue and then ran the layout through my sewing machine using a couple of different coloured threads.  My favourite part of my guest designer package was the Custom Cards - so much so that I have signed up.  I pulled a few of my favourite cards to layer behind my photo and to cut into a heart shape embellishment. In the Pink Fresh Mesa paper there are a few pops of acid yellow that really zing amongst the other colours.  I added in some tangled thread and a few sequins from my stash in the same colour....

I've got another Skull and Cross Buns layout to share with you today.  This one has no stamping though... The trees are made using Distress Oxide inks and the Stars And Sparkles stencil. I added had sewn trunks and a wobbly title. Thanks for looking!

This year I want to make my own wrapping paper for Christmas.  I have a big roll of kraft paper, distress oxide inks and Skull And Cross Bun stamps on hand so it shouldn't be too hard.  If I can wrap using small pieces of tape or just ribbon and string it will be easy to recycle rather than use the foiled or glittery shop bought papers that can't be recycled. I've made a start with these two sheets...  I've used Merry Christmas , starburst and heart drops all from Skull And Cross Buns.

I love this penguin stamp !  I had no idea where I was going with this creation - I just started stamping penguins... I've used Versafine in black and the Altenew Cool Grey ink collection to do my stamping.  I also embossed a few white penguins on different shades of grey cardstock and fussy cut them out.  Where images overlapped I used post-it note masks. I snugged in a photo huddled amongst the penguins.  The title is added with foam alphas. I've added a few snowdrifts and clouds in a palest blue chalk pencil.  They show much better in real life than they do in the photos. There'll be no SACB post tomorrow as I have a StickerKitten projec scheduled but the stamping goodness will continue on Tuesday...

I didn't realise how many SACB creations I had waiting to be shared.  I guess that is the sign of a good DT package - I just can't stop making! This layout uses the Bauble Stamp with clear heat embossing.  After melting the powder the paper beneath is trapped.  Any wet media you put over the top will be resisted and the paper will remain white.  I've used some Shimmerz sprays this time. I've added a touch of red with sewing and enamel dots. This is my favourite little touch.  I'm not really a bow person in general but thread end bows do something to me. Stand by for another SACB share tomorrow...

CHRISTMAS!! Sorry, but it is November now and if you are going to be making decorations, presents and wrapping paper like me you need to get going now. I've made this sign for my door using Cocoa Vanilla's old Tis The Season along with cut files from Paige Evans ( deer ) and Pretty My Page ( Make It Merry ).  You can buy the deer and the words as pre-cut files in white, cream or black from Pretty My Page , as well as a downloadable Make It Merry file if you own your own cutter.  I added a bunch of sequins because I am still a firm believer that sequins make everything better! Here's the process video...