Friday, November 8, 2013

Christmas Scrapbook Layout

Hello, Friends.  I'm getting ready for the upcoming holidays by creating my Christmas layout now.  But first my tip, use Liquid Applique and a heat gun to create puffy snow on your winter layouts.

  • Cricut Cartridges:  Beyond Birthdays, Create a Critter 2, Plantin Schoolbook
  • Designer Paper:  My Mind's Eye Signature Christmas Holiday Glitter Book - 12" x 12"
  • Punch:  Marvy Snowflake
  • Twine:  Paper Studio
  • Accents:  Stickles.  Liquid Applique.  Foam Tape.


Scrapbook Layout Recipe:

  • Merry Christmas =  cut images and shadow at 2 3/4" from Cricut Beyond Birthdays cartridge; [merry] and [Christmas] found on page 122 of the folder.  Stickles added to candle.  Liquid Applique add for snowy effect.  White gel pen used for faux stitching.
  • Photo Mats = cut [red] at 4" x 6".  Cut [green] border at 4 1/4" x 6 1/4".
  • Snowy Bottom Border = hand tear white card stock.  Add Liquid Applique for snow.

  • Sleigh =  cut image at 4" (real dial size) from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; [Reindeer][Accessory] found on page 70 of the folder.  Liquid Applique added for snowy effect.  Stickles added to sleigh.
  • 2013 = cut at 3/4" from Plantin Schoolbook.  Liquid Applique added for snow.

  • Reindeer = cut five reindeer at 3.75" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; [Reindeer] found on page 70 of the folder.  Cut one with a red nose for Rudolph; add stickles to his nose.  Liquid Applique added for snow.  Rudolph is attached with foam tape.  Use twine for reins.   

  • Christmas Tree = cut at 6" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; [Reindeer][Icon] found on page 70 of the folder.  Stickles used on star.  Liquid Applique used for snow.

  • Christmas Wreath = cut at 2" from Cricut Create a Critter 2 cartridge; [Bird][Icon] found on page 69 of the folder.  Stickles used on bow.  Liquid Applique used for snow.  Image is mounted with foam tape.


  • Snow Flakes = punch from Marvy snowflake punch.  Add Liquid Applique for puffy snow.  Snowflakes are mounted with foam tape.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.  As always, comments are welcomed and appreciated!

~ Marilyn