Stick it Down DT July Layout using FLHK kit

Hello Lovelies

I'm not sure whether I've mentioned here on the blog that I'm joining the crew over at Stick It Down!  I love using scrapbook sketches so I was pretty excited about playing with these girls!

I'm using my July For The Love Of Homemade Kits supplies to put this layout together.  You can find more on that in the description box of my video.

The sketch was a bit different for me as I mention in my process video (scroll down!).  The titles placement and embellies on just one part of the page forced me (most willingly!) out of my comfort zone!

Here's the link to July's Challenge:

Stick it Down Single Page Challenge

This one is packed with dimensional embellies of all sorts and to adhere anything (especially anything requiring some extra strength) to mixed media calls for Permanent Glue Dots! 😍😍😍

If you watch the video and compare the finished layout there to the still photos, you may notice I moved all the tiniest enamel stars and lightning bolts.  🙈🙈🙈

While I am happier with them after the change, this page one one that took on a life of its own and I'm not sure how pleased I am with it. 

It's definitely not what I pictured in my head, but the crazy energy definitely reflects the story of two crazy energetic little girls who would barely stand still long enough to pose for a couple of photos!

Journaling

Close ups for your reading pleasure as always (if you can decipher my writing! 😳)

Embellies

YouTube Process Video

Wonder Woman & Super Girl

Love, and STICK IT DOWN!

CAS(E) This Sketch #36 - 11 July

As soon as I saw this sketch, I thought it would make a great template for a mass producible card.  I figured my sister might need a whole batch of Thank Yous to send out after her baby girl is born so I put together these prototypes.  Ive since tweaked the design somewhat and am in the process of making her 30+ cards.

Ingredients (all from Stampin' Up unless Specified):

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Grey, Regal Rose (retired)

Ink: Basic Grey, Regal Rose (retired)
DSP: Basic Grey and Regal Rose - all patterns retired
Stamp Sets: Four Frames, Papillion Potpourri, Express Yourself (hostess)

Punches: Decorative Label, Elegant Butterfly

Other: Rhinestones, pearls, vellum, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Organza Ribbon in Whisper White

Mojo Monday #301 - 8 July

 

My Version of sketch #301 for Mojo Monday.  I just finished this card in the nick of time.  I can see where I'd have improved it had I not been in such a rush...and I have realised I really need more sentiment stamp sets!

Ingredients (all from Stampin' Up unless Specified):

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink: Cajun Craze, Midnight Muse, Baked brown Sugar (didn't have Soft Suede Ink!!)

DSP: Comfort Cafe (retired), Summer Starfruit DSP stack (retired), Midnight Muse from Print Poetry Mat Stack (retired)

Stamp Sets: Prefectly Preserved, Vintage Vogue (retired)

Other: Cannery Framelits

RetroSketches #71 - 6 July

 

I really loved sketch #71!  I often forget about ribbon.  Not so much on cards but definitely on scrapbook layouts so I really enjoyed using it here!  I even embellished the inside of the card!  It was a quick and easy design.

 

Ingredients: (All items from Stampin' Up! unless specified)

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink: Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze (retired)

Stamps: Best of 25 Flowers, Congrats (retired)

Ribbon: Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon, Hemp cord (retired)

Button: Cherry Cobbler (retired style)

DSP: Patio Party (retired)

Other: Dimensionals. sponge

 

CAS(E) This Sketch #35 - 4 July

I've found a third sketch challenge to keep me busy!  This is what I made for Challenge #35.

Ingredients (all products from Stampin' Up! unless specified)

Cardstock: Whisper White, Old Olive

Ink: Old Olive (pad and marker) 

Stamps: Tea Shoppe (retired), Four Frames

DSP: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight from the 2012-2013 Brights Stack

Ribbon: Old Olive from a retired Ribbon Originals pack

Punches: Decorative Label, Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly

Other: Rhinestones, Colour Spritzer tool (retired) 

Mojo Monday #300 - 1 July

This is my entry for Sketch #300 to celebrate Mojo Monday's 300th sketch! I wanted to use some stamps from the Best of 25 releases.  The hydrangea was stamped in Stayz On and coloured using ink, markers and blending pens as was the larger butterfly.  the smaller butterfly was stamped using Island Indigo Ink onto Baja Breeze cardstock.

Ingredients (all products from Stampin' Up! unless specified)

Cardstock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze (retired)

DSP: Twitterpated

Ink: Stayz On, Baja Breeze (retired), Island Indigo, Cherry Cobbler, Blushing Bride, Lucky Limeade(retired), Gumball Green, Basic Grey

Stamps: Papillon Potpourri and Fabulous Phrases, Best of 25 Years Flowers

Punches and Dies: Labels Collection Framelits, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch

Tools: Blending Pens, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (retired) Festive and Essentials piercing packs

Embellishments: Doily and Sycamore Street ribbon in Island Indigo (SAB 2013 item)

Best of 25 Years Stamp Sets

To celebrate its 25 year anniversary, SU! is releasing a set of stamps each month featuring old favourites and also a new image.

These sets will be available while stocks last until April 2014. Click on the images below to see a bigger version.

June was Best of Flowers:

July is Best of Butterflies:

Get them while you can!