Making Memories

Guest Designer Melissa Thiede

How about some card inspiration for today? Melissa Thiede is Making Memories' guest designer for today. Pull out your favorite papers to create this card for yourself (or for someone you love). Meslissa explains how she created this card.

I love thinking outside the box, and so using the Making Memories packaging tape and turning into patterned paper was exactly what I did.

I started with a white standard A2 size card base, and adhered a piece of pink card stock (1 3/4 x 4 1/4) to the bottom half.

Next I added the blue card stock (2 3/4 x 4 1/4) to the center portion and added some zig zag stitching with my sewing machine.

The chipboard flourish is from Making Memories jigsaw shapes and flowers which I painted in a chocolate color.

To make the flowers I used the packaging tape and covered two 3 x 3 pieces of scrap cardstock which I then die cut with my die cutting machine.

I finished this card off by adding the brown buttons, ribbon and sentiment.

 

Decorative Wall Hanging

Today I wanted to show you a wall hanging that I created for my office. It’s pretty to display and it allows me to add photos of the ones I love.

To create this you will need to first paint a canvas. Pick a color that matches the color pallet that you are using. Next, adhere a piece of patterned paper over the canvas. Embellish with buttons, baubles, gems, and a floret.

Visit the Making Memories’ website to see the entire Paper Reverie collection.

BASIC SHAPES II Design Card

This flower is one of my favorite shapes on the Basic Shapes II Design Card for the Slice.

Actually, this flower is probably one of my top FAVORITE flowers on all the Slice design cards!  lol!!

I like the simplicity of it and the numorous things you can create using it.

Here is used different shades of monochromatic purple cardstock and created a simple design to hang in my living room. (cause you all know i like simple things hehehe)

I placed it in a black frame is it goes nice in my living room on the wall :)

Wendy Bretz

Today’s Guest Designer – Aimee Matteucci

Hi. It's Aimee Matteucci. When I got word I’d be a guest designer, I went right out to get some new Making Memories stuff. I found a few of my favorite pieces that inspired me. I also went digging through my studio for Making Memories product.  I was amazed at all the stuff I’d hoarded through the years!  I couldn’t decide on one project so I made two.  Here’s what I ended up with:

I’ve had these frames forever and finally had a spark of an idea.  I made this for my daughter, who’s very attached to her old dog, and vice versa.  Design tip:  color your metal embellishments with alcohol inks to coordinate with your papers.

MM supplies:  metal frames (year unknown), {note}worthy Addie Brocade Dot paper (2007), maroon flourish under title was cut from a page in the {note}worthy Spiral Journaling Book (2007), Paper Reverie Shimmer Alpha in brown (2010), pearl hearts are from Gem Collection – Brown (2009)

 
MM supplies:  most of the patterned papers are from Je t’adore collection (2010), with NW Addie Diecut Flower (2007) pp under the title.  I used a page from the Lovestruck Spiral Journaling Notebook (2010) for the heart shaped journaling area with Vine Cream cardstock (2004) layered over that – inked to show detail- and edged with scallop scissors.

Title alpha – Ready to Glitter/Alpha Classic (2006) was dusted with PearlEx in Antique Silver; Vintage Hip Trinket Pin (2005); Metal Hearts (year unknown) with eyelet backs, attached with a MM mini hammer; MM paper piercer was used to attach hemp cord along banner.
 

A Studio Sneak Peak

Today I'm going to give you a sneak peak into my studio. I love to share it with people because it's so inspirational to me. So without further ado, here is my studio.

If you haven't guessed, I love collecting things - lots of things - because they become a source of inspiration for me. I can't tell you how many times, I go into my studio and look around when I'm needing that extra spark of creativity.

I have never been an 'out-of-the-box' kind of girl. Instead I prefer to mix things up. I love combining things that most people do not think of combining. It doesn't matter whether I'm decorating my house or creating jewelry or trying to find something to wear, my rule is always, mix things up.

They so inspire me!!! I can't help but notice that my life everywhere is about many layers. I love how textures play
Together and whether I am working with my own designs,dressing myself , decorating my house I see how much combinations tickle me . I surround myself with things in many different ways. These shots are from all around my studio, they are little vignettes that tickle the eye.

You will find that it's easier to find new combinations when you create, if you surround yourself with a variety of things. Look outside of jewelry making or scrapbooking to find your next combination that will inspire you.

Happy creating.

   

 
 

 

 

 

 

Using the Negative Space

This is such a fun idea! Using the "negative" of your Slice die cuts to make a template! I positioned my Slice in several different places on my page and cut out some decorative patterns. Once I was satisfied, I used the "negative" to spray paint those patterns on another piece of card stock and then just doodled and colored some more. I just wanted to get into a creating groove again as we were away for more than a month. This is a perfect exercise to get your mojo back!

Have fun!

Wilna

Two for One - Slice Tips

Now what is better than 1 Tip using the Making Memories Slice?

How about 2 TIPS!

Well, my FIRST tip is when using the shadow feature you have to remember that the shadow is always going to cut LARGER that the original size shape you want to have.

For example, if you are cutting a 3" letter G, the shadow of the letter with be slightly larger than the 3" cut.

So, if you plan your layout and want to use 4" designs...the Slice will automatically change your setting to a 3 1/2" size.

The reason is...the Slice can only cut up to a 4" design, therefore, it is impossible to cut a 4" shadow.

My SECOND tip is using the shadow feature is not only so you can add a drop shadow to your design, you can also create OPEN designs.

As you see in the picture above, the "&" symbol on the right is my original 3 1/2" cut.

I then kept the Slice in place and changed the setting to shadow, I was then able to create the cool "open" symbol which gives it a whole new look.

Try it out :)  You can really come up with some pretty cool designs!

Wendy Bretz

Guest Designer Milena Romaniuk

Hi. I'm Milena Romaniuk. When I was offered the opportunity to be a guest blogger on Making Memories' blog I was so excited! Making Memories has been my very favorite scrapbooking company ever since I started this hobby!

I knew exactly which papers I would use for my project, but not what to make that would be special enough to deserve this honor. I made a couple of cards and a layout but they weren't good enough, until I thought to make an altered book for my upcoming "photo adventure" with a friend. Making a scrapbook ahead of time, so that all that's left to do is add pictures, is definitely not a new idea, but it is new to me. I usually put off scrapping something and then eventually forget about it, but this way I have no excuse- as long as I print the pictures!

I used lots of Making Memories products from the following collections: Vintage Findings, Passport, Flea Market and even some papers from Spook Alley.

Thanks for looking and thank you soo much to Making Memories for allowing me to guest blog!

Creating Jewelry

Have you tried creating jewelry pieces with Making Memories' new Vintage Groove II collection? Check out this video to see the product in action.

 

The Vintage Groove II collection is available at a Michaels store near you.  The entire collectionis also availbe for you to see on the Making Memories' jewelry website.

Decorative Tags

One of Making Memories' designers - Wendy Anderson - created these beautiful tags for her homemade strawberry jam jars using the Slice and a few Vintage Groove jewelry charms. The process is simple. Just cut a tag shape (Wendy used the Noteworthy Design Card). Embellish as much or as little as you want. She added some Vintage Groove jewelry charms to finish it off.