Agnus | Project Life Fancy Pants 'Life is Beautiful'

Hi again :) I have some new project life pages to share, which are centered around the 'Life is Beautiful' Collection from Fancy Pants.

 I chose to use 12 x 12" papers for this spread, however there is also a 6x6" paper pad available from the same collection.

As always, I began the week with a custom made title card that I created with several die-cut layers from the ephemera pack teamed with some fun puffy stickers and new puffy dots. I printed the date onto a cardstock strip and used a Kaisercraft Captured Moments stamp set for extra detail.

 

I used printed journal strips for all my journaling this week, and loved how the cute puffy dots and stickers allowed me to add little pops of colour between the journaling. 

I love the corrugated paper Fancy Pants have added to each of their new collections, and thought the lovely coral colour would make a great background for a filler card, however when I added my layers the coral seemed a bit too strong in colour so I used a dry brush with a little bit of white acrylic paint to slightly tone down the colour and was very pleased with the white wash effect this created. 

I couldn't wait to use the gorgeous Felicity vellum this week, and backed it onto plain white cardstock so that all of the lovely gold foil detail would stand out. I flicked on a few drops of Citron Color Shine and love the way it appears to float over the vellum.

Moving onto the second part of the week, and you can see that I have repeated some of the same patterns and colours across both pages. I often use this technique to create a nice flow from page to page. 

Cinema tickets and other memorabilia are always great for recording events where you don't have a photo, and the leaf and floral prints seemed to be perfect for the Jungle Book movie.

Once again I utilised the Captured Moments stamp set for another filler card, and simple repeated the stamped saying across the card before adding a few stickers and die cuts to dress it up.

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Leanne | Good Fellows Layout...

Happy Friday Friends! It's Leanne here to day to share with you, another creative project using the new Fancy Pants Good Fellows collection! Today I've put together a simple 8.5x11 scrapbook page using the Good Fellows 6x6 mini paper pad. Of course, I've used other fun coordinating embellishments from the collection to help colour match and enhance the story, but the strips of paper on this layout have been disguised to work as a larger piece than it was intended for! If that makes sense! *grin*
Here's what I created... 
"Happy Cake Day"

I am loving the versatility with this paper collection. And, it's definite masculine appeal doesn't have to be restricted to the humble Father's Day project. For this page, I've created a birthday theme. Something to celebrate the boys!

As already mentioned, the paper strips have been trimmed from the mini paper pad. The join has been hidden beneath the photo and the die cut ephemera paper pieces.  

The paper fringe (something that is trending right now) was also created from the mini paper pad. To recreate this look yourself, trim a 2x6 paper strip and score a line down the middle length. Using your scissors, snip intervals of paper up to the score line, along the length. Slip the uncut edge beneath another paper strip.

To add depth to some of the die cut clusters, mount one or two piece with foam tape.

Complete your layout by creating your own kraft tag (kraft paper found in the mini paper pad) and type/journal the details on it to slip beneath your photo. The silver foil paper has been used with a Big Shot die and added as part of the title alphas.

Thanks for visiting. I hope this page has helped inspire you to not overlook the mini paper pads and the number of different projects you can use them for..x
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Leanne | 4"x4" Mini Album...

Hello Sassy Friends! Welcome to another step by step tutorial for creating fun, little mini albums! Today I am sharing a 4"x4" accordion binding mini, created using the new in store Fancy Pants Good Fellows collection. If you are a conservative scrapper or on a budget, this type of mini album is perfect for using the 6x6 mini paper pad. The only other supplies needed are a piece of leftover cardstock and few embellishments - die cuts & puffy dot stickers. Even the kraft paper comes from the mini paper pad!

This week I will share the construction phase, while next week I will share the details inside the album.

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step 1. Gather supplies and trim two (2) pieces of kraft patterned paper (from the mini paper pad) to 4x4. From the off cuts trim a 2x4 piece. Score a line along the 4" length off the 2x4 off cut at 1/2" on both sides. This piece is the reinforcing for the mini book binding.

step 2. Using a leftover piece of 10x3.5 cardstock (any colour is sufficient as it is hidden) score lines down the 4" length, at 1" intervals.

step 3. Trim ten (10) 4x4 squares from the paper pad. Save the excess 2x4 pieces.

step 4. Starting with the inner pages of the mini, adhere the 4x4 squares back to back, ensuring the peaks of the cardstock accordion are secured between each pair.

step 5. Leave the outside covers until last.

step 6. Adhere the front and back covers to the inner pages of the mini album. Using the scored binding reinforcement we prepared earlier, wrap around the outside covers and adhere.

step 7. Using the excess 2x4 mini paper pad patterned paper that we put aside, score a line down the 4" length middle of each.

step 8. Adhere each piece to the center fold of each page. This is not only decorative but also strengthens the mini album.

step 9. Front Cover: Trim a 3x3 paper piece from the mini paper pad, cut a shape from the middle and stitch around the outside edge.

step 10. Foam mount the 3x3 paper square and adhere to the front cover. Embellish with puffy dots and die cuts from the Good Fellows collection. I've added a small paper clip (Tim Holtz) to help keep the pages closed. Burnishing each score line well, will also prevent the mini from flipping open at this early stage. :)

designer note: I have also used the 4x4 cut apart piece from the Good Fellows So Strong 12x12 patterned paper as pages inside my album. This is only done to show an alternative option to the mini paper pad.

Thanks so much for visiting today. Don't forget to check out this awesome collection in the Sassy Store..x

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