Thursday, May 03, 2012

Spellbinders Spring Blog Hop and Give Away Day Four

Spellbinders Spring Blog Hop and Giveaway Day 4
Hello everyone and welcome to day 4 of the Spellbinders ™ Spring Blog Hop!! I am so pleased to be able to share my project with you today! Today I am featuring Classic Edges One and Classic Ric Rac Edgeabilities!
I hope you have been enjoying the hop so far! Are you not AMAZED by the talent of this new team!?!? I know I am! They are SUCH an inspiration!
I hope that you will be inspired today while visiting my blog! I get to show you some more fun things to do with Edgeabilities!! So grab a cup of your favorite drink and sit back! This is going to take a while! I took lots of photos of the entire creative process for those who would like to recreate this project! 
I created a shabby styled scrapbook page for you today. Take a peek…
SWEET  CHEEKS

Spellbinders Supply List: 
   • E8-007 Classic Edges One
   • E8-004 Classic Ric Rac
   • S5-086 Bitty Blossoms
   • S4-345 Picot Edge Circles (#3)
   • S5-029 Nested Lacey Pennants
   • S4-329 Butterfly Circles
   • GC-001 Grand Calibur

Cross Promotional Partners
Melissa Frances (Wreathes of Glory, Newsprint, Dotted Kraft, Antonia, Kraft Damask, Octavia, Crepe paper)
WorldWin® Papers (Cream Cardstock)
Want2Scrap (Lecreme baby bling)
Xyron Mega Runner
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ (Foam squares, sm)

Other products
• Ranger distress ink, Liquid Pearls
• Hot Glue Gun
• Copper brads
• Sewing machine
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Here’s how I created this project…

1. Begin by trimming ½ inch off 2 sides of Melissa Frances “Newsprint” paper. “Wreaths of Glory” will be your back ground, so have it handy as well.
 2. Distress edges of back ground paper slightly and ink using distress ink. Distress “Newsprint” paper more severely and ink as well. Spritz with water and curl distressed edges to suit your taste.
3. Stitch using sewing machine approx 1/3” inside edge, allowing paper to fold and curl.
 4. Cut cream cardstock into 2x8” strip. Using repositionable tape, tape scalloped edge from Classic Edges One and decorative insert from Classic Ric Rac Edgeabilities to edge of cardstock. Cut and emboss using Grand Calibur ® machine. Ink edges.
 5. Trim “Dotted Kraft” paper and distress using technique described in step 2. Adhere edges from step 4 under top and bottom. Curl slightly. Adhere to page and machine stitch in place.
 6. Repeat step 5 using “Antonia” paper.
7. Repeat using “Kraft Damask” paper.
8. Trim piece of “Octavia” and a strip of "Antonia". Distress and stitch both pieces in place as shown.
 9. Trim cream cardstock to 8” wide. Tape Classic Ric Rac Edger onto edge, followed by both decorative inserts. Cut and emboss.
 10. Remove Ric Rak cutting edge and floral decorative insert. LEAVE DIAMOND DECORATIVE INSERT IN PLACE. Align edger and floral decorative insert on other side. Lay on cutting plate with the already cut portion sticking out the top. This is to keep it from being “smooshed” during the cutting and embossing of this portion. Now run thru Grand Calibur to cut and again to emboss.
 11. You will notice that the remainder of the cream cardstock has a Ric Rac edge. Measure using that cut piece… lay ruler across top, again leaving some showing. Tape Ric Rac edger there. Cut and emboss.
 12. Ink edges and curl edges of both pieces from step 10 and 11 around a pencil, curling them up. Adhere together, keeping adhesive away from edges. Add pearls and small amount of liquid pearls.
 13. Sand edges of 4x6 photo and adhere to page. Layer decorative border that we just created over bottom edge and adhere. NOTE: You may need to trim ends slightly to make fit properly.
14. Using Bitty Blossoms, cut/emboss 2 lrg blossoms (Photo shows one already rolled for you) and 2 med blossoms using Melissa Frances Crepe paper. Also cut and emboss 2 of each leaf from this set using “First Class Mail” paper. Ink all pieces. Roll flowers to create blossoms. I adhered these using a hot glue gun… due to the delicate nature of them, and also the need for it to dry fast. I then added a drop of hot glue into the center and added an antique copper brad.
15. Cut Picot Edge circles die # 3 (With #1 being the smallest) using crepe paper.
16. Arrange leaves and blossoms over Picot Edge circle and adhere all to bottom left corner of photo.
17. Using Lacey Nested Pennants, use ribbon dies (I used both long and short one) to cut/emboss 6 pieces. Ink thru template.
18. Trim to all same size. Add alpha stickers
 19. Add foam squares to back and adhere to page. Also add SWEET letters. Add pearl between each.
20. Cut/emboss butterfly circles. Save circle for another project. Ink butterflies, add pearl and adhere to page.
 21. Print journaling on computer. Cut into strips, adhere.
 And there you have your completed scrapbook page!
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91 comments:

  1. Gooooorgeous Tina!!

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  2. Your page came out so very, very cute.. Love all the little details you added to make it vintage :)

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  3. What a stunning page, Tina! Love the distressing.

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  4. love this so much!! beautiful page!

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  5. Stunning Tina, totally gorgeous, pretty and very lovely! :)

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  6. this is just stunning!!! such an adorable baby

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  7. Wonderful layout...I do love the shabby distressed look! The Ric Rac Edgability is the one I don't have. I love the way you created the ribbon!

    Congrats on making the Spellbinders DT this year...looking forward to more of your projects.

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  8. Beautiful Layout! Very elegant and original!

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  9. This LO is just absolutely gorgeous Tina, you´ve done an amazing job on this here, and I just love how it turned out. Just soooo gorgeous.

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  10. This is so precious, Tina! I'm a big fan of heavily distressed papers! And your kid looks just like a little copy of you :)

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  11. This layout is gorgeous! I looooove all the fabulously distressed papers and all those dies are brilliant!! Thanks for the step by step too!

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  12. Wonderful layout, particularly like the bitty blossom mounted on the circle, I have a layout for a new baby to do later this year, so I am very grateful for the inspiration, thank you so much :-)

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  13. This layout is incredible! Thanks for the wonderful instructions.

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  14. This is a total Wow creation! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  15. Lydia Jordan7:05 AM

    Oh so cute, lovely layout. Good clear instructions.
    Lydia

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  16. Gorgeous!! I love the distressing and the rolled flowers!!
    Kristan

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  17. Wow! Incredible beautiful page, Tina!
    Hugs and smiles

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  18. The layout is stunning!

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  19. B E A U T I F U L!!!!!!

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  20. This is so beautiful, not enough words to describe it, thank you so much for all the photos and step by step explanation how you made it. LOVE!

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  21. Tina, this LO is so very darling and well put together. Thanks for sharing your process as well, fantastic work!

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  22. Hi Tina - that LO is beautiful! So much work, but the result is soooooo worth it! Your step-by-step instructions are great!

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  23. Amazing layout! The layering and inking add so much dimension!

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  24. Oh Tina, this page is divine. Thank you for sharing how you did that....your work is so inspiring. Love the soft vintage look, just my cup of tea!

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  25. OMGosh, this is STUNNING and what a lot of work. Your tutorial is excellent, thank you so much!! TFS and inspiring us today!

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  26. Gorgeous layout Tina. Thanks for all the step by step photos (which do help). Lovely muted colours. tfs
    Heather

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  27. wow, a lot of work put into this...gorgeous tho for sure. Not sure which one of these border dies will be my fav. But I really love making my own flowers!
    Laur

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  28. Be still my heart!! That is one stunning layout!! I love the border you created with the dies and your flowers are fab! Thank you for the step by step photos!!

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  29. So cool! I love how you combined the edgeabilities!

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  30. wow how beautiful love the Details. thanks for sharing
    Spellbinders just keeps Amazing me.

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  31. Love all the distressing and I love this layout. Thanks so much for the tutorial, it's exactly what I needed to start using the new spellbinders. Awesome job!!

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  32. Your layout is stunning. I love how you used all the dies.

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  33. Awww love the baby layout to cute TFS.

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  34. A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E!!! I plan to use some of your fabby ideas on a project soon! TFS your creativity!

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  35. Gorgeous layout thanks for sharing
    Linda

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  36. Such an adorable photo to showcase and love the shabby chic, torn and tattered look. The dies just work perfectly.

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  37. Dorina D1:19 PM

    Fantastic!!!! I loved the use of the edgeabilities and other dies. And your tutorial was great. Thanks for the great ideas.

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  38. Dude! This is so pretty! LOVE!!

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  39. OMG that page is AMAZING. what a fantastic use of the tools.

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  40. What a beautiful page! Your children will have wonderful "souvenirs" when they will be older :)

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  41. Beautiful layout and adorable baby!

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  42. Beautiful layout thanks for sharing

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  43. All I can say is WOW WOW WOW! This is one fabulous page. I am going to lift it! Beautiful work!

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  44. Wow, this is gorgeous!! I love how you created the decorative strip below the sweet picture!! Fabulous layout :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  45. Wow so very beautiful
    hugs Linda dekker

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  46. Sweet Cheeks is soooooooo cute!!!!
    Jan

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  47. What a gorgeous scrapbook page! I love how you have broken down all the steps.

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  48. A great layout. Love all the layers and the distressing.

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  49. wow, this is just so cute. i love the offset layers. great job.

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  50. This is so beautyful. Absolutly gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Hugs Aartje

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  51. Beautiful layout. Love the layers, distressing, banners, flowers and of course the adorable picture. Well done.
    God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  52. Beautifully done. I love the distressing and the layers.

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  53. Anonymous5:06 PM

    Love the distressing, soft colors, and details! tfs!

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  54. Gorgeous layout!
    Thank You for sharing all those ideas!!!

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  55. What an absolutely STUNNING layout for such an adorable little one! TFS!

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  56. I truly LOVE the shabby look of this l/o, it's so refreshing to see especially after so many digi stamped projects on everyone's blogs. This baby is adorable and completes a PERFECT page with awesome instructions...TFS
    Creative Wishes,
    Claire S.

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  57. What a stunning page, Tina! Simply love those flowers and that adorable sentiment banner. Speaking of adorable that little one takes first prize.
    Hugs

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  58. Absolutely gorgeous layout!!

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  59. Absolutely beautiful-so sweet, so creative, and such lovely pastel colors!

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  60. So very pretty! Just love it.

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  61. Such a fabulous layout. Love the sweet little banner, and all those luscious lacy layers you created. Looks like baby is lying on luxurious linen!

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  62. This is so lovely! Amazing work and I'm really loving these Spellbinder dies!

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  63. beautiful layout.
    ava

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  64. Drop dead gorgeous!!

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  65. Great framing and distressing.

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  66. lovely, just lovely.
    Sandra ltb

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  67. Wow, your layout is stunning. Love all the details. TFS

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  68. Gorgeous layout!!! Love the boarder die strips!

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  69. Tina great page. Thanks for sharing the instructions also.

    gettin' inky...

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  70. Gorgeous page (and babe)! Love all the beautiful layers of borders dies.

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  71. Tina, what a beautiful page!!Love every single detail! TFS
    have a great day!
    Liz

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  72. What a gorgeous layout. Just love it!

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  73. What an adorable layout...

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  74. Anonymous2:37 AM

    Wonderful layout, thank you for sharing it.

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  75. Anonymous7:03 AM

    What a gorgeous layout!! Love the layers and the flower grouping in the corner is beautiful!
    Beth Greco

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  76. Sweet page, adorable image. Love those edges. Picot Edge circle is on of my faves - your flowers are fabulous.

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  77. AMAZINGLY cute. I love your layout. All the different accents are wonderful. TFS.

    Christel
    Scrappin’ Sista Designs

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  78. what a great layout. it is amazing. Thank you for sharing

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  79. Oh my goodness -- what a gorgeous layout for this precious baby. Thanks for taking the time to show all the steps. So beautiful!

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  80. A+Mazing!
    So very much work went into this page- a gem!!!

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  81. I love your scrapbooking page it is fabulous

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  82. Precious layout and beautiful use of and layering of the dies!

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  83. Love the vintage look of thie piece. I'll have to catalog these techniques for use in a heritage piece I'm designing.

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  84. cutie and such a pretty page- such soft colours and a vintagey feel thanks for sharing.

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  85. Once again, mind-boggling detail and Shabby Chic all in one! Delightful!

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