Palette "Snippets" Cards

Hello friends!

The final three colors of our Palette paper series are officially out: Purple, Charcoal, and Multi. Today, I’m diving right into the Palette Multi paper and mixing it with the new Palette Ephemera Snippets.

I'm just going to say it: this may very well be the cutest snippet ephemera we have ever created. There are 135 tiny, intricate pieces in a single pack! (Honestly, I’d buy it just for those darling one-inch tiny slide frames.)

These cards came together so easily using a mix of the new papers and snippets, popped up with foam squares for dimension, and finished off with a few fun extras.

Now lets get started!

I started by cutting Palette Multi paper (8x8") to fit the idea-ology Photo Studio frames. This is a new paper pack that was released along with Charcoal and Purple.

I am making two large and two small. I just used scotch tape on the back to hold the paper in place.

I needed a card base so I am using Distress Watercolor Cardstock. I cut it 1/4" wider and taller than the Photo Studio Frames, then scored it. I sprayed it Antique Linen Distress Spray Stain and used a paper towel to wipe the stain over the surface. Dry with a heat tool to speed up the process.

I also added Gathered Twigs Distress Ink on the edges of the cards to give it a little more dimenson.

Use Simon Says Stamp Tear-iffic Tape to adhere the Photo Studio cards to the card bases.

This is optional...but I took the cards to the sewing machine and stitched around the edge of the Photo Studio frame.

Next I created little clusters with the new Palette Snippets. I just needed a few pieces on each card to make it work. I also added a bit of Cello Sticker Tape and a Clipping sticker to each. String was wrapped around the inside edge and stapled at the top so it stays in place.

NOTE: I placed the Snippets I used, to the right of each card.

This one has an added xo tag from the Word Tags pack. I filled in the tag with Picket Fence Distress Crayon.

I added a purple label and a heart charm to the string on this one.

Here the are - ready for their close up!

You gotta admit - the new snippets are darling!!
now carry on,

paula

Palette Blue Display Panel

Hello friends,

The Palette Blue paper pack is an absolute favorite of mine! 💙 I used almost every single pattern to create this Display Panel with added Etcetera Tiles. The Palette Blue 'Collage' paper is doing the heavy lifting here, breaking up the patterns by introducing beautiful hits of red, yellow, and pink. To finish it off, I added plenty of idea-ology adornments, giving the entire mixed-media piece that weathered, vintage vibe I love so much.

Start with one of the Palette Blue papers for the background. This one is a favorite of both Tim and I, so I decided to give it a go. I left the sides of the panel with the plain wood but I did add a coat of Collage Medium to give it a more finished look.

I used a combination of tiles to create the pattern over the panel (no paper yet - just blank tiles). It is best to get the pattern in place before BEFORE you add the paper! Once I had the pattern, I took a photo with my phone, since had to take it apart to add the paper!

To use this pattern, you will need:

5 large squares tiles with paper + 2 blank tiles for risers

3 rectangle panels with paper + 1 blank tile for a riser

3 small squares with paper (one is not shown here) + 2 blank tiles for risers

NOTE: the rectangle and small squares are from the same pack called 'Mosaic'.

Add the paper with Collage Medium and use scissors to cut away the excess. Lightly sand the edges, then add a layer of Collage Medium over the top of the paper to seal. Let dry or use a heat tool.

Scribble Walnut Stain Distress Crayon on the edges of each tile. Rub with your fingers and use a wet wipe to pounce over the crayon to muddle the finish.

Use the photo on your phone to recreate the pattern on the panel (still no glue yet). As you can see here, I have added blank tiles where I know I want the tile to be raised.

Once you have all tiles in place, you can begin to add the Collage Medium to the back of each tile, making sure the tiles are straight and close together.

You might notice that I have already added a few embellishments like labels (bottom left tile), paper pieces from the blue collage sheet (bottom right tile) and a Number Strip (top right tile).

Now use Collage Medium to add all the tiles on top of the blank or "riser" tiles. Set aside to dry.

Gather multiple idea-ology embellishments to add to the tiles. Use a variety of paper, metal, and vintage adornments, along with labels, Remnant Rubs and Clipping Stickers.

prize ribbon - Lucky Adornments

spoon - Silverware Adornments

key - Keys Adornments

flaming heart charm - Milagros Adornments

heart - Salvaged Hearts

metal label - Labels Frames + Quote Chips Labels

flair button - Mini Flair

vintage button

Use Collage Medium to add the embellishments.

I did use a nail to add the Milagros on the right.

The vintage button was added to the Salvage Heart.

The prize ribbon on the left has a Mini Fastener added to the top, then it was glued on.

Cello Tape was added to all the tiles. I especially liked it here, holding the Photobooth in place.

I thought the spoon needed a little something so I decided to add some pearls that I colored with Mushroom Alcohol Ink.

And there you have it! This is an easy project that could easily be done in a day, especially if you have your tile pattern and adornments/trinkets planned out.

Thanks all!
Now carry on,
paula

Products found in today's project.

Floral Elements Coorindating Dies

Hello friends,

Excited to share another make using the NEW Simon Says Stamp wafer die sets that coordinate perfectly with some of the beautiful Cling Rubber stamps from Tim Holtz’s collection!

Today, I used Floral Elements for the flowers and leaves, along with Tiny Text for the sentiments. To bring it all together, I used an idea-ology Mini Clipboard—it's the absolute perfect size to sit on an easel on your desk as a gentle, daily reminder to lead with a grateful heart.

My absolute favorite thing about the Tiny Text die set? It comes with a chart that tells you exactly which size die to use for each sentiment. It is a total GENIUS idea and makes finding the right frame size completely effortless. No more guessing games or fussy measuring!

Tiny Text

Floral Elements

Now carry on,

paula

Product used in this project

Liberty Vignette Tray

Happy Saturday, friends! 

Summer is officially here, and I have a fun new project to share that is just in time for your 4th of July crafting. 

I decided to bring two favorite Paper Dolls together for this Vignette Tray- the girl holding the flag and the boy with the leather gloves. (Fun fact: if you look at the original photo, his gloves have large stars stitched on the wrists!) I think that tiny, historic detail is what made me realize they would be the absolute perfect pair for this patriotic Vignette Tray. Sure enough, they look like they were meant to be together, creating the perfect vintage holiday scene.

I've shared the full step-by-step tutorial over on the Simon Says Stamp blog, so grab a cold drink and come check out how it all came together!

(direct link to the Simon Says Stamp blog)

Now carry on,
Paula

Product used in today's project.

Still Climbing Heavenward

Hello friends,

There has been so much going on behind the scenes around here lately! Between life in general and wrapping up the end of the school year with my husband, finding dedicated time at my desk has been a bit of a challenge. I finally decided that I just needed to set aside a few hours to play, be creative, and make something entirely for fun.

That’s exactly how this Square Vignette came about. I’ve always loved the Worn Wallpaper Scraps pack but realized I hadn't reached for them in a while because I've been so focused on the Palette papers. Well, not today! I went a little old-school with a tape transfer, lots of Collage Paper, and Cello Tape. Follow along and I’ll show you the easy steps to recreate this project using some favorite idea-ology products.

Lets get started with the Vignette. This is the largest of the square boxes but you could use any of the three sizes using these same techniques. I used Collage Medium to add a sheet from the Worn Wallpaper Scraps pack + a scrap paper from Backdrops (I always save my scraps!).

I love a good tape transfer! So easy to add packing tape over one of the Portraits. Just remember to burnish!

I was easily able to peel off one layer of paper backing before I even took it to the sink to submerge it. That means less work for me!

I left the Portrait in water for 2-3 minutes, then rubbed off all the paper on the back till the image was transparent.

Wipe off any remaining water and let it dry for a few minutes. I used Collage Medium to add it to the Vignette. I love how the pattern in the paper comes through the image!

Next up a a little bit of Collage Paper was added to the right side. I always have a puddle of Gathered Twigs ink to work with. Adding the ink with your fingertip over the wet glue helps the Collage Paper to be even more transparent over the surface. It's a fun trick.

Now more small pieces of Collage Paper on the left side.

I made ANOTHER tape transfer of leaves from the Layers Organic pack and added them to the surface with Collage Medium. Once dry, I added Cello Tape Stickers to a few places.

I created a short sentiment using Clippings stickers. 

And in a last step, I used a Tim Holtz stencil (Nordic 070) and Speckled Egg Distress Paint to add some pattern in a few places. I like to use foam on the end of a Blending Tool, but VERY LITTLE paint on the foam so the paint comes out almost sheer and the pattern below shows through. I do not pounce (as you normally would with a stencil). Instead I make quick circles over the stencil - with VERY little paint.

Just the right amount of blue over the neutral!

Now carry on,

Paula