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Monday, July 1, 2013

Guessing Game #1 - Simple Strategies with Sandy

Hi it's Sandy welcoming you to our July preview. Starting today our designers will be showcasing projects designed with the July Kits. I'm kicking things off with this travel-themed layout featuring papers from the Add-On Kit and embellishments from both the Main Kit and the Embellie Kit.

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My starting point is this photo taken from a rickshaw in India. It's a busy picture so I print it quite large and put it on a 12"x12" page instead of my usual 8.5"x11" format. I layer pattern papers around  the photo forming an L-shape. Then place a triangle 'shelf' on top for my title (chipboard travel words from my stash) to rest on.

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Since this is a Monday post I have a Simple Strategy to share. When adhering vellum, such as these blue arrows, sewing them on is a great way to avoid glue showing through the paper. Sewing without too much tension in the thread allows you to create an effect of the vellum floating above your page.   

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If you recognise any supplies item on my layout make sure to leave your comments for your chance to win a $5 GC.

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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    gorgeous page Sandy! I will definitely have to try sewing through vellum like this, looks beautiful! and the composition is amazing here, love, love, love!

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  2. UnknownJuly 1, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    I think those arrows are from "Atlantic collection: Vellum Die Cut Shapes", tidbits from the "Octerber Afternoon: travel girl" as well as the arrow brad in the "signer brads set" from the same collection :)

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    1. Sandy AngJuly 1, 2013 at 4:48 AM

      Yes the arrows are from Atlantic and I did use the OA Travel Girl brads. I didn't use any OA tid bits but one of our PL designers may feature them soon on their projects

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  3. SharynJuly 1, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    OA Travel Girl plane ticket and mix tape papers and designer brads, SC wood veneer geotag, SC Atlantic vellum die cuts, CT clear stamp add-on

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  4. NathalieJuly 1, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Fantastic page Sandy! I too LOVE your design!

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  5. Confessions of a PaperholicJuly 1, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    I really like your page, Sandy! The paper is from October Afternoon's Travel Girl Collection (at least the green side trim is) along with the emphemra and designer brads. The wooden veneers look like Studio Calico. I am so happy to have joined your kit club starting with July's kit. Thank you Sandy for showing me what amazing things I can do with my new box of goodies!

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  6. Megan HJuly 1, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    The things I recognize are the OA Travel Girl brads and the SC Atlantic cork arrows I believe...Great page! I love it so much!

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    1. Megan HJuly 1, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      I think those long arrows are from Atlantic as well...

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    2. Sandy AngJuly 1, 2013 at 6:05 PM

      You're right Megan. the short arrows were from last month's kit.

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  7. HenriettæJuly 1, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    I love it!

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  8. SamJuly 2, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    i love the way you stitch the arrows! awesome effect!

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  9. apesJuly 3, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Love this layout Sandy!

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  10. Sandy AngJuly 3, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Thanks Sam & April

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  11. Heather DoolittleJuly 6, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    I see some Travel Girl paper! Adorable layout!

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