One of my favorite techniques is to punch shapes from LOTS of patterned papers (the more patterns and colors on a layout I can use the better I say!) and then cut those shapes in half! Today I am featuring half circles! WILD SMILE by Paige Evans On this layout I punched 1″ circles from all […]
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Oct
Oct
Hexagons are such a great and versatile shape that can be used for pretty much any subject and theme! JANEY GIRL IN A BOX by Paige Evans On this layout I used a hexagon punch to make a whole bunch of hexagons and then lined them up at an angle. I even punched my small […]
Scrapbooking, Technique Spotlight, Techniques
Technique Spotlight with Paige Evans: Buttons and Brads
05
Oct
Oct
I’ve been in love with buttons and brads ever since I started scrapbooking! They just look like little bits of candy that I want to eat! I thought I’d share some layouts and a card that feature these fun little embellishments. LOVE by Paige Evans I lightly drew the big “LOVE”, watercolored over the letters, […]
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Saturdays With LeAnn
24
Sep
Sep
Welcome back, my friends. What a better way to round out your work week than with five amazing projects from four wonderful designers, and then add to it some yummy cookies! I hope these will be some projects that you want to create yourself. So kick off your shoes, relax, and let’s get started! Heritage […]
Scrapbooking, Stamping, Technique Spotlight, Techniques
Technique Spotlight with Paige Evans: Stamping
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May
May
I have another confession: I don’t consider myself an expert stamper, but I’m always up for a good challenge! Here is a look at five of my layouts where the feature is stamping. BE KIND by Paige Evans On this layout I stamped a long title and hand cut every letter before gluing them onto […]
Scrapbooking, Technique Spotlight, Techniques
Technique Spotlight with Paige Evans: Machine Stitching
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May
May
Confession: I have a sewing machine, but I rarely ever use it to sew on fabric! Instead, my sewing machine is used for about 95% of my layouts. Whether as an alternative to adhesive or creating a textured background, my sewing machine gets a lot of use (in fact, it’s permanent home is on the […]
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May
May
Create quick and easy layouts in no time by making banners – whether they’re cut by hand or made from punches, banners are a fun design element that can be used time and time again and never get old! JANE AT FOUR MONTHS by Paige Evans I’ve created many banners in curved swoops for a […]