American Crafts | So Happy Together

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For a twist on a traditional grid, try scrapping it at an angle.  It's a unique way to scrap those Father's Day photos.

Supplies: Shimelle True Stories (370703) - English Breakfast, Shimelle True Stories (370704) - Grey Floral, Shimelle True Stories (370707) - Espresso, Shimelle True Stories (370710) - Cappuccino, Shimelle True Stories (370711) - Decaf, Shimelle True Stories (370713) - Americano, Shimelle True Stories (370714) - Darjeeling, Shimelle True Stories (370714) - Frappe, Shimelle True Stories (370719) - Berry Infusion, Shimelle True Stories (370722) - Cinnamon Roll, Shimelle True Stories (370723) - Croissant, Shimelle True Stories (370724) - Macchiato, Shimelle True Stories (370730) - Hipster/ Black Chipboard Thickers, Shimelle True Stories (370733) - Stickers Phrase & Alpha, Shimelle True Stories (370734) - Sticker Book Icons W/ Silver Foil, Shimelle True Stories (370735) - Cork Stickers Icons, Shimelle True Stories (370740) - Wooden Borders, Shimelle True Stories (370741) - Wood Veneer Shapes, Shimelle True Stories (370745) - Wooden Buttons

How to: Trim about 35 patterned paper squares with a paper trimmer, each measuring about 2.5". Using a ruler and a pencil, line them up on a white cardstock background in a grid design at an angle. Print three small photos each measuring 2.5" square and place them inside the grid in a few of the spaces. Trim a couple of squares at a diagonal angle and place within the grid design. Leave one grid space blank to allow for journaling. Adhere all pieces down. Using a sewing machine, sew a border around the whole design and stitch diagonal pieces down. Journal in the blank grid space with a pen. Flick drops of navy blue spray mist across the page. Using Hipster Black Chipboard Thickers spell out the title " So Happy Together" along the sides of the design. Finish by embellishing with stickers, wooden buttons, wood veneer, and a wooden border. 

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