Making Memories

Scrapbook Layout - Sarah Jane Collection [Boy]

We love the new Sarah Jane collection, it is a perfect mix of retro and modern with beautiful illustrations.  Today we are going to share a simple/quick layout that we created for the show.  I can't get over how great this program is!  If you have a little boy in your life - son, grandson, nephew... this line is right up your alley.  And if you don't have a lot of time on your hands... this is just for you.

Supply List

Sarah Jane 12" x 12" Paper Pad Boy

Sarah Jane Die-cuts Boy

Photos of your choice

This is a simple layout, which is perfect for you busy moms.

1. Cut light blue paper to 8" x 8"

2. Cut stripe paper to 7" x 5"

3. Print two photos - 4" x 6" and 3" x 5"

4. Choose die-cuts that you like for your layout

5. Arrange all the pieces, and you are done!

Tip: off set your striped paper and frame die-cut to create interest on the page!

 

 

Modern Millinery Repurposed Book

Do you love to repurpose old things? We are obsessed with repurposing old books. Talk about an easy way to take something you already have or can pick up at the thrift store and making it into something beautiful! You are going to love this project.

Supplies

Old Book

Paint - color of your choice

Modern Millinery Black/Cream Trims

Modern Millinery Flower Rolled Rose Teal and Bouquet Velvet/Feathers

Modern Millinery 12" x 12" Newsprint Double-Sided Paper

1. Paint an old book color of your choice

2. Cut paper to fit on the cover, for this book it is about 3" x 6" 

3. Embellish with flowers and trims

 

This makes a beautiful home decor project that is unique and repurposing something you already have!

Slice Fabrique InvisiCut Project - Flower Headband

I have loved the trend of the flower headbands since the moment I laid eyes on them.  Is there anything better then creating your own accessories... I say no!  Slice Fabrique InvisiCut is a revloutionary product that will change your world when cutting fabric!  Remember how it is almost impossible to cut lace and silk with a machine?  Well InvisiCut is the answer to cutting all delicate fabrics that you don't want to back with fusible web.  

You can create beautiful accessories by using the InvisiCut and your Slice Fabrique.  

Supplies

Slice Fabrique Design Card Modern Millinery

Slice Fabrique InvisiCut

Slice Fabrique Digital Design Cutter

 

Instructions

Step 1 - spray your mat with Slice Spray Adhesive, lay down fabric, peel off the top of the InvisiCut and lay the sticky side down on the fabric

Step 2 - make the necessary cuts to create the flower [usually 5 cuts]

Step 3 - peel the clear InvisiCut off of the fabric

Step 4 - Fold the flower in half and then in half again

Step 5 - make a couple of stitches through the bottom folded part and sew to a felt base [note all of this can be done with hot glue if you aren't into sewing]

Step 6 - continue steps 3 to 5 with the other 5 flowers you cut

These are so fun to make and really easy!  You can customize the flower to look exactly like you want and in the perfect color.  There are many uses for these - headbands, necklaces, shirts, decor, etc!

Guest Designer: Stephanie Johnson

Hi there! My name is Stephanie Johnson & I'm so happy to be a guest here at Making Memories! My main paper crafting love is card making so I made a card to share using one my favorite collection kits that I've been hoarding for quite some time!

For this card, I wanted to incorporate a paper pieced star burst design- I love this trend! I'm sure there's many ways to make star burst designs, but here's how I made mine:

1. Gather your favorite Making Memories papers (I used 4 patterns on this card)

2. Cut a plain piece of cardstock slightly smaller than the card itself. Using a pencil, make a center point & draw lines radiating across the card. Cut 2 pieces of cardstock from scraps, layer on top of each other, & combine at one end using a brad.

3. Using the new cutting guide you just made, place on to card to measure the sections of your star burst one at a time.

4. Move your cutting guide to the patterned paper, trace with pencil, & cut out your slice out.

5. Adhere all the slices of your star burst in their place. Tip: To adhere my pieces, I used my adhesive runner around all 4 edges & a line in the center.

6. Trim the excess using a paper cutter & adhere to the main card. Embellish & enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Stephanie Johnson

For more inspiration and great ideas check out Stephanie's blog! 

www.parkersprints.blogspot.com

Making Memories is on Pinterest!

Do you love Pinterest as much as we do?  I don't know a single women who isn't obsessed with this, it is the perfect way to gather images, ideas, tips, etc all in one place!  If you haven't already come check us out and start following Making Memories on Pinterest.  Also if you don't see something you would like to see, please leave a comment and we'll add a board!  

Happy Pinning!

Vintage Groove by Jill Schwartz Necklace

We are crazy about Vintage Groove III designed by Jill schwartz!  This line is beautiful and inspiring to say the least.  Jill is always right on trend with her designs.  

Supplies

Vintage Groove III Pendant Pearl Flower

Vintage Groove III Pendant Rose

Vintage Groove III Pendant Vintage Flower

Vintage Groove III Design Combo Stone & Chains

Vintage Groove III Design Combo Circles & Stones

Vintage Groove III Strand Chain & Ribbon

1. Add the 3 pendants to the strand, these are going to layover the chain to keep a cute short necklace

2. Clip off the bottom loop of the silver flower charms with wire cutters

3. Connect the teal stone and silver flowers to create the earrings

4. Add earring wires

 

This necklace is bold with a vintage feel - we LOVE it!

You can find Vintage Groove III at your local Michael's, it is on a display rack with some other jewelry designers and mixed media product.

Slice Fabrique Design Card - Handmade Flowers

Today we have an amazing project to show you. At CHA Winter 2012 we released the Modern Millinery Slice Fabrique Design Card which is perfect for cutting flowers out of fabric and out of paper.  Making Memories has a ton of awesome Design Cards and let me tell you a little secret... almost all of the Slice Fabrique cards can be used to cut paper too!  

Supplies:

Modern Millinery 12"x12" Double-Sided Paper

Modern Millinery Design Card

Sticks or Wire

Steps

1. Cut paper petals from Modern Millinery Design Card [8 of the same size for each flower]

2. Crunch petals to give them texture

3. Start with the center of the flower by rolling the paper, use hot glue to glue the bottom and continue to build the flowers 

4. Cut leaves from Modern Millinery Design Card and glue to a stick or thick wire

Just look at these amazing flowers that are perfect for home decor, a wedding bouquet or even gift. Project is made with the Modern Millinery Design Card and Modern Millinery Paper!

We looooove this.

Guest Designer: Megan Klauer

Wedding Bliss

The first thing I thought of when I saw the new Modern Millinery line was summer weddings. The Statement Floral double-sided paper is my favorite as I think you'll notice as you go through the three pages I created. It is bold, but soft & beautiful all at the same time. The dress mannequin die-cut was perfect for my wedding detail page.

15 Months

I chose a black & white photo for this page as I wanted it to stand out against all the wonderful patterns & colors of the Modern Millinery line. The Word Fetti quote sticker that reads "these eyes that will someday break hearts have captured ours forever" was perfect for this photo! They must have known I would need that. LOL!

Rustic Beauty

I wanted to stetch this line a bit and show that it can absolutely be used wiht something contrasting; like an old barn! This line is vintage and beaustiful, yet modern and classic.

Thank you for allowing me to share my creations with you!

Megan

For more inspiration check out my blog!

Modern Millinery Mini Album Project

Jayme Shepherd, Creative Director for Making Memories, designed some amazing projects using Modern Millinery.  Today we want to show you a goregous mini album project that is full of eye candy!  

Supplies 

12" x 12" Modern Millinery Net Oval Dot Pink Fabric Paper

Modern Millinery Die-Cuts

Modern Millinery Pink/Black Cabochons

Modern Millinery Purple/Pink and Teal/Green Trims

Modern Millinery Flower Pink Dot Lace and Medium Rolled Roses

1. Create a mini album out of 12" x 12" papers - fold them in half and glue in the pages

2. Embellish the album with trims, flowers, cabochons, die-cuts and the perfect photos

 

This is such an easy way to create a beautiful timeless piece that your family can treasure forever!  Wouldn't this make a perfect gift!