Design Team Wednesday- RSVP BasicGrey Layouts with Sue

HOORAY for RSVP

RSVP by BasicGrey

a cutie pie & a couple of layouts to celebrate
by Sue Woolard

                         Celebrate with RSVP.

This colorful line is a great way to capture a birthday celebration for any age or gender. It just makes you happy when you mix up all the cheerful and bright papers and cool embellishments.

For DTW (Design Team Wednesday), I have strayed from my usual mini album and mixed it up with two different layouts. If you like the idea of creating 12x12 layouts with lots of leftover embellishments to make additional cards, a mini album or layout- for around $20- this project is for you.

This page uses a bunch of different textures including wood, transparencies, stickers and die cuts. Since they were short words, it was a great time to use up some leftover letter stickers. These are Bella Blvd. sticker letters with glossy accents.

This little scallop element at the bottom was actually part of the bar code strip that was "fussy cut". It never hurts to turn a little trash into treasure.

When I opened the BasicGrey die cut/transparency pack, the transparencies made me squeal with excitement they were so colorful. Using them on a white background made them "pop" off the page.

This page shows simple layering of the festive papers in this line.

Add some glossy accents to the party hat and they pop even more.

To make the balloons float off the wood element, foam tape was used.

Both of these layouts were created without many tools- just scissors and a trimmer. Stop by the store to check out RSVP by BasicGrey in person, or to see the layouts up close.

Hopefully you enjoy these quick, simple and cost effective layouts. An adorable little girl and bright and happy RSVP line is a great way to cheer up your day.

                                                             

Recipe:
BasicGrey- Die cut & transparency pack, Wood die cuts, 12x12 sticker sheet #4391. Papers are:Curling ribbon # 4380, Crepe Paper # 4383,Sprinkles # 4384, Confetti # 4378, Party Favor # 4376, Pinata.. Glossy accents, white cardstock and some leftover letter stickers from my Bella Blvd. stash.

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Spotlight on Lifestyle Crafts

Hi!  This week we are spotlighting another of our favorite companies- Lifestyle Crafts!

Lifestyle crafts has been around a long time and are always at the front of the pack when it comes to die cuts!

They are known for their diecuts and it's not hard to see why!  Their dies are trendy and so easy to use.  We love the Evolution and Genius Platform:

Their Nesting Dies are perfect for card making and matting photos:

If you're looking for innovation, check out their Detailz Dies- they emboss and cut at the same time using a special rubber mat:

The Embossing Folder sets are also really fun to play with: 

And if you're a washi tape fan, check out their Shape 'n Tape sheets!

They also have a wonderful Online Gallery that is full of fun projects.  I picked a few out to share with you today:

Aren't these minion treat bags cute!  They'd be great for a party:

A pretty card:

And an adorable party ensemble:

Along with the blog and online gallery, here are a few more places you can find inspiration online from Lifestyle Crafts:

Website: http://lifestylecrafts.com/
Blog: http://lifestylecrafts.com/blog/
Facebook: Lifestyle Crafts Fan Page
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/lifestylecrafts/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifestylecrafts
Online Gallery: http://lifestylecrafts.com/projects/

We have so many of their awesome dies, machines, and accessories in store!  Next time you're in, be sure to take a peek!

-tessa

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Michele Loves Lawn Fawn Stamps and Dies!

Hi!  It's Michele's turn to share one of her favorite products with us!  Here's what she has to say:

My pick for product of the week is Lawn Fawn stamps and coordinating dies.   I've loved their stamps for their cute versatile designs - but I'm even more in love with them when they have a matching die set!!!    

At first I was confused how they would work.....stamp first or die cut first?  I researched a bit and have decided stamp first.    Select which stamp/die and stamp the image.    

Use washi tape to adhere the die to the paper so it is centered exactly over the stamped image.   I use washi tape so you can secure it but still remove it after cutting.    

Use your die cut machine to cut the image.   

I find this way you get a nice clean edge around the stamped image.   Of course then you can color your image and pop-dot the shape to the rest of your card.   

Super cute and easy!!!


Michele

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Canvas Class featuring Ranger and Tim Holtz Idea-ology!

By popular request the burlap project in the store using lots of Ranger and Tim Holtz goodness is on the calendar! We finally got our order Idea-ology and have been able to schedule this popular project! In this class you will get to play with the Ranger Distress Paints, Inks, watercolor pens and embossing paste to create two fun burlap wall plaques using lots of Tim Holtz creations!

Teacher: Cheryl
Date: Sat., April 27
Time: 10:30-12:30
Class Fee: $35

Please bring basic class kit, craft mat, heat gun, spray mister, glossy accents, foam dots, water paint brush, and any distress paints and pens that you have including embossing paste if you have it.  There will be paints, pens and paste to share.

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