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

Wedding Bouquet Keepsakes

Hello, Friends!  Marilyn here with a tutorial on preserving the bride's bouquet after the wedding.  My tip:  make sure your flowers are dried before using a dried floral preservative.

Shadow Box Keepsake

Here is what I used:

• Shadow Box.  Mine is 8" x 10" and was purchased in a set of three from Michaels.
• Vinyl - mine is brown to match fall wedding colors
• Dried Floral Preservative - used to preserve the color and texture of the wedding bouquet flowers.  I used Gemini Masterpiece Dried Floral Preservative purchased at Hobby Lobby for $5.99. 
• Hot Glue / Hot Glue Gun
• Designer Paper Scraps - left over from the wedding invitations and bridal shower
• Cricut Cartridges - Beyond Birthdays, Doodlecharms and Storybook

Bridal Bouquet Shadow Box

• Spray your dried flowers with Gemini Masterpiece Dried Floral Preservative.  Do this outside, this stuff is potent! 
• Cut background paper at 8" x 10".  I used ATG to tape right on to the back.  The designer paper was used in the bride's wedding invitations.
• Heart = cut image and shadow at 5 1/2" from Cricut Doodlecharms [heart] found on page 85 of the folder.  Paper is again from the bride's invitations and decorations.
• Glue and Hot Glue flower petals onto the heart.
• Pearl band around heart - the pearls came from a roll purchased at Hobby Lobby.  We used the pearl strands originally on decorations for the wedding reception.  I just hot glued here and there to attach.

 

• Bead Swatch - came from bride's bouquet.  I hot glued a portion onto the background.  A small flower blossom is attached to the top.
• Date = cut date (10 19 13) at 1 1/2" from Cricut Storybook cartridge.  Shimmery Paper is from banner paper used at the bridal shower.
• "love" = cut from brown vinyl and attached to outside of the glass.  Cut came from Cricut Beyond Birthdays cartridge and was cut at 2", [love] found on page 132 of the folder. 

 



Christmas Ornament

Here is what I used:

• Clear Christmas Ornaments - set of 12 purchased at Hobby Lobby for $7.99
• Dried Flowers from the bridal bouquet
• Ribbon

• Pull top of ornament off and insert flower petals.  I used tweezers to move the petals around to my liking.

• Tie ribbon to top.  Ribbon from wedding decorations.

I hope you enjoyed todays tutorial.  As always, comments are welcomed and appreciated!

~ Marilyn