Friday’s Fan Favorites

It’s the first Friday in March and I am bringing to you several projects that caught my eye in the Live Pink gallery.

This layout was made by Juliana.  The stitching around the edges along with the sewing along the pleated paper are amazing.  What a great touch!  I also think the use of the tags are great;  journaling, title, and embellishments behind the pictures.

Suzanne S. is the creator of this layout featuring the Cupid line.  I noticed a lot of this line used in the gallery!  The little scalloped edges of the large scallop borders add some sweet details to the design.  I also like how it breaks up the red and black papers.  The brown and white ribbon tie everything off beautifully!

The orange polka dot paper against the black scalloped paper is so eye catching.  Leigh Penner recently uploaded this Halloween layout into the Live Pink gallery.  She also leaves a little touch of whimsy here and there with her use of embellishments;  the stamping, the chipboard button, and the brad.

I am really looking forward to the new product arriving in the hands of our fans…just be sure to post your creations in the Live Pink gallery, we love inspiration!!  New projects are being uploaded everyday so make sure to visit the gallery often.  And if you love the projects you see here click on their names to visit their Live Pink pages.

Thank you for sharing your work with Live Pink gallery everyone!

‘Take Five’ Friday’s

At least once a week I like to take my time and admire the gallery at Live Pink.  There is so much inspiration just bursting at the seams there! This year we are going to enjoy ‘take five’ fridays once a month here on the blog so I can share five layouts/projects that really caught my eye.  I’m sure you will enjoy these just as much as I did.

Layout #1:

This layout was designed by helpmeronda.  I adore the patterned paper peeking from underneath the blue paper.  Do you see it under the distressing?  The little pictures, shabby lacey ribbon, and cool stitching are perfect additions to this amazing layout.

Layout #2:

This adorable layout was designed by Lady Grace Belarmino. I’m not sure if the grid on the background was made by a stamp…I really like it!  The three circles in the upper-left hand corner balance this layout perfectly.

Layout #3:

This layout was designed by CamillaE.  I love how she took this fallish line and made it very general and masculine.  Even with the flowers, blling, and lace punch it still seems very fitting. I’d love to do a similar layout with this line

Layout #4:

The cool tones in this layout from Rita Barakat make me happy.  The delicate hand cutting had to take a really long time…but it is totally worth it.  Look how cute this is!

Layout #5:

Last, but certainly not least, is the layout from Kim Arnold.  I am just getting back into using my glimmer mists.  Seeing what Kim did with her’s makes me want to go into my scrapbook room right now and bust them out!  It adds a very rustic touch to the layout, along with the twine and canvas flower.

I have included the links to these artists in case you would like to go back and save them as a favorite.  Just click on their Live Pink screen names!  Thank you for inspiring us with your work.

If you would like the opportunity to see your projects featured here on our ‘Take Five Friday’ be sure to upload all your Pink Paislee work in the Live Pink gallery

Happy Friday all!

Creative Ideas: Using the Postcards Paper

I always try to get the most out of my supplies.  Doing so requires a little ‘out of the box’ thinking, which isn’t always an easy thing!

One of my favorite sheets of paper from the Pink Paislee line is the Postcards paper.  I often times use it for obvious reasons;  using one of the rectangles in my title, using a piece to write down my journaling, or just using the pattern on the opposite side to aid in my design.  Well I love it so much that I wanted to use nearly ALL of it to create a layout.  The Cupid Postcards paper, along with Cupids Bullseye paper, and Cupids Eternal Love, were the only 3 sheets of paper I used from the Cupid line.

Six sections from the Postcards paper, along with three (4 x 6) photos cut down to size, make up a good portion of the layout.  I made sure to use contrasting pieces from the paper;  Three “title” sections and three “journaling” sections.  To break up the title, I hand cut a flower from one of the sheets of paper and added it to the side of the title along with a Cupid Bella Brad for the flower center.  I combined the Cherry Expressions Glitter Alphabet chipboard, Berry Expressions Glitter Alphabet chipboard, and the Expression Whimsies Alphabet in Chocolate for my title.

The “love” stamp comes from the Cupid Impressions Stamps.  I’m always looking for a place or two to throw a stamp

I would love to hear of interesting ways all of you use papers from the Pink Paislee lines!

Happy Creating!

Manic Monday - Documenting Thanksgiving

Several years ago at Thanksgiving dinner our family started a tradition.  Before we settle down to eat, each family member takes a turn, stating what they are most thankful for.  There have been some very memorable answers, some of which I wish I had written down.

Going through the Amber Road line gave me the idea to make a mini album for each person at Thanksgiving to sign…forever remembering what that family member was most thankful for.  The postcard paper was perfect for this project.  I used 2 sheets of this paper so there would be room for everyone to write down their thoughts.

The cover is my favorite part of the album.  I used the chipboard house from the Fascinating line.  It goes perfectly with Amber Road.  I also found a sweet little door knocker charm to attach to the hemp.  I love it!

I used the Expressions chipboard letters in Licorice to make an initial on each page designating where everyone was to write.  I intentionally left 6 pages at the back blank since new people always show up to our Thanksgiving.

I hope you remember what you’re most thankful for this season.  Have a great Thanksgiving!

Friday Feelings: Letters to Loved Ones

Do you have an easy time expressing your feelings on paper?  To be honest, I have an easier time expressing myself on paper versus saying my feelings in person.  That is one of many reasons why I love scrap booking.  I look back through all the heartfelt journaling and I instantly get a smile on my face.  My favorite way to journal is to basically ‘write a letter’ to someone.

That is what I chose to do on this layout.  I wouldn’t be where I am today without my family.  It seemed only fitting to write them a letter, explaining to them what they mean to me.

I took some of the Postcards and placed them randomly through the layout.  That way I had plenty of room to journal.  And the GREAT thing about these Postcards is…they don’t cost more than a sheet of paper!  I also took one of the die cut tags and cut it in half, placing it below my photo to finish up what I couldn’t with the Postcards.

I mainly used the Cupid line (which starts shipping in December), also incorporating some paper from the Amber Road line.  I love the how these two lines mix together!

If you haven’t tried writing a letter to someone as your journaling, you should.  You will be thankful you did years from now!

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