Grandma - fixer of all boo-boos

I'm back with another layout for MWL.

I wanted to use some images on embossing folders on the page but of course the cardstock is too big to fit through my 'Bond. So I decided to ink up the positive (image protruding) side of the folder and stamp it on the page. That's right, stamping with the embossing folder - this will open up all sorts of possibilities because I can place the images anywhere on the page.  Using the negative side will create a different look too.

I had to burnish the folder on the cardstock since it was textured. But the result of the texture makes for an irregular print which I liked.


These are the embossing folders I used:
657395 Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Curly Gate & Berry Splash Set - Berry Splash (A2 Large)

657490 Texture Fades Embossing Folders Valentine Background & Borders Set - Hearts (A2 Border)


I also added a few layers of the fringe-like edging below the photos using 657410 Floral Bead Edging

MWL Scrap This and That Challenge

I'm hosting a challenge on MWL forum and it's about tapes and stamps.  Now who doesn't have a dozen or ten of these products - time to show them some TLC and put them on a page.

1. Create a 12x12 layout (no digital please).

2. Use tape and stamp.

The tape can be paper or fabric, as long as it comes in strips or rolls and has a sticky-back (ribbon with adhesive will count, but not ribbons or twill).
The stamp can be an image or a quote or alpha stamps.

3. Upload into the challenge gallery.

4. Voting will be by lucky draw and the winner will receive a $20 shopping voucher

5. Closing date :Monday 20 Feb 12 noon.

Here's my layout:


For those uninitiated into the world of washi tape, this is not just for taping your gift wrapping; it's sheer and just wonderful for layering.

I did just that - layering in alternating directions onto two pieces of cardstock. I then inked and embossed one and die-cut the other.


Have fun and looking forward to your participation!!  Post any questions at MWL Forum.

This is cracking me up!

My post for the Christmas Colours swap held on 9 Dec.

Over at this blog.


My layout at MWL for 17 Jan, which I later posted here.

Over at this blog.

Don't hold your breath for my next BIG idea ...

MWL Layout for Jan

I forgot I have yet to post this layout for Made With Love more than a week ago.

Layout assembled on a Hambly, which explains the background visible through the transparent page.

Sizzix dies used:
657362 (Flower #2 with bonus embossing folder) and 657492 (Tattered pinecone)

I just love using a die in different ways. The tattered pinecone die makes a great rose if you "wind" the cardstock tightly.

Gifts

Now that the gifts have all gone out, I'm here to post the handmade albums.

Packed inside these little brown bags,  

are pinecones pinched, rolled and stickled

onto "belly bands"

wrapped around a mini album waiting for your photos.

Hope you like them.

Merry Christmas!

We had a lovely family dinner at my in-laws last night.

Today, after Christmas Service, we caught up with some old friends and their family.

Then on to our favourite pastime: reading over a cuppa.  The little one's engaged in her favourite pastime too - napping.

Our books and brews of choice:

Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!