Pink Paislee | Thickers

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Hello and welcome today!  I have a couple of cards to share with you today using Thickers and bits and pieces from the Fancy Free collection.



The thickers in the Fancy Free collection are lovely. I decided to use the fancy glitter foam thickers to use as sentiments on my cards.





To create my first card I hand cut geometric shapes from patterned paper #06. This is the paper filled with lots of squares. Perfect for patterned piecing. I arranged the geometric shapes onto my card face and then used my sewing machine to stitch them down.









For my second card, I used a cut file called Film Club Background cut file by Paige Evans sold at Studio Calico. The heart shape originally had more pieces, but I cut it down to size us use on my card front.





I used the same patterned paper that I used on my first card (#06) to fill in the heart shape. I dipped a paint brush in white paint and splattered it across my card face. I added the cut file, thickers sentiment , some loose string and a few other embellishments from the collection.



What creative uses do you have for using Thickers? We would love for you to share them with us on the Pink Paislee Facebook page.

Collection Used: Fancy Free

American Crafts | Big Thickers Week

The new line of Big Thickers from American Crafts are so versatile and fun.

I used them to make a big impact background on my layout.

Supplies: Rise And Shine (RSDS-70002) - Kylie Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70000) - Rachel Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70004) - Ella Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70006) - Emery Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70007) - Amelia Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70008) - Stella Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70009) - Emma Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS -70011) - Lucy Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70012) - Olivia Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70013) - Claire Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS - 70016) - Madison Paper, Rise And Shine (RSDS-70017) - Samantha Paper, Rise And Shine (RSKP-70022) - Monroe Paper, Rise And Shine (370038) - Ephemera W/Foil Accents, Rise And Shine (370035) - Stickers Phrase, Thickers (370554) - Rootbeer Float White, Thickers (370555) - Rootbeer Float Silver, Thickers (370553) - Rootbeer Float Black, DIY Shop 2 (DIYM-69062) - White Broad/Tip Permanent Chalk Markers

How To:  On a non-stick craft mat set aside enough big Thickers to spell the words "Heart" and "You" four times each. Print two small photos and adhere them to two "o's" in the group.  Use various shades of patterned papers to back each of the letters, set aside.  Use a white chalk marker to color in some of the triangles on the Monroe Kraft paper design.  Using a ruler spell out the words "Heart You" repeatedly against the kraft background and adhere.  Add die cuts, embroidery floss and stickers to embellish page.

       Thanks For looking!

You're a Gem

Hi there!  I'm back today with my very last two layouts today that I created for a guest spot over at Shimelle.com.  I'm sharing two more ideas for titles.

You're a Gem

I love a simple mixed title. I think that mixing up supplies that you already have on hand can give them a fresh and unique look. To create the title for this page I simply combined die-cuts with Shimelle’s gold glitter thickers. The die cuts are basic but the thickers add interest and texture. The result is a fun mixed title.

Hello Love

Brush script is a creative way to bring originality into your memory keeping. There is nothing that draws me in to a project more than seeing a unique brush script title. To create my title for this page I first started by hand painting a large quotation bubble onto my page using a light watercolor pink. After my page dried, I hand painted the words “hello love” using black acrylic paint. For best results it is important to use a paint brush that it designed for calligraphy and sketching. To create my title I used a fine tipped size two bamboo paint brush.

I hope you enjoyed my final layouts for Shimelle.com!  Thanks for looking!

American Crafts Banner Tutorial

Hi everyone!  Happy Wednesday!

I had a tutorial up on the blog yesterday that I would like to share with you.

I love using the Knock Outs punches on my projects.  They are very easy to use,

and small and portable enough to take with me to crops.

1. Cover pieces of smooth cardstock with DIY shop washi tape.  

Using Knock Outs punches, punch out several shapes.

Inspire Banner Tutorial

2. Gather punched pieces and DIY shop banner and pennant pieces.

3. Using a sewing machine stitch the punched pieces onto the DIY shop

     banner and pennant pieces.

4. Using Knock Outs 1.5" and 2" circle punches, punch out several pieces

from DIY shop paper.  Layer pieces together, adhere and then use scissors 

to fray the edges to create paper flowers.

5. Adhere glitter tape across the top of the pennant and banner pieces.

Embellish by adding paper flowers, fabric flowers and thickers.

Inspire Banner

supplies: Knock Outs Punch 2" Circle (KOP63112) - Punches, Knock Outs Punch 1.5" Circle (KOP63100) - Punches, Knock Outs

Triangle Banner Dear Lizzy Punch 2" (KOP63123) - Punches, Knock Outs Punch 2" Banner (KOP63117) - Punches, Knock Outs

Punch 1.5" Star (KOP63102) - Punches, Glitter Paper Tape Gold (AC-GT-96039) - Ribbon, DIY Black & White Washi Tape (DIYWT-66615) -

Washi Tape, DIY Gold & Silver Washi Tape (DIYWT-66613) - Washi Tape, DIY SHOP Kraft Notch Banner (DIY-BAN-66649) - DIY Shop, 

DIY SHOP Chalkboard Pennant Banner (DIY-BAN-66651) - DIY Shop, Maggie Holmes Glitter Foam Letter Stickers Daiquiri Gold

(MH-TH-81354) - Thickers, On Trend Fabric Flowers Pom Poms (683062) - Embellishments, DIY Shop Paper Pad 6X6 (366983) -

Paper Pads,  Smooth Cardstock White (AM71-793) - Cardstock, This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive, 

Make sure to check out the American Crafts store to see their wide selection of punches.  I started with just a few and now I have a large collection of them.  I love their cute little shapes and ease of use.  Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed my tutorial!

American Crafts introduction day!

Hi there,
Friday was my introduction day up on the American Crafts blog yesterday with my first post for the 2013-2014 DT year. You can go here to see the full post. 


Adorbs Layout

For this "your choice" assignment I wanted to use soft colors and patterns
that would compliment my photo. The Yes, Please collection and 5th and Frolic
collection have beautiful watercolors and subtle patterns that look great when
paired together.

Supplies:
Shamrock (71059) - Cardstock, White (AM710-81) - Cardstock, Truth Paper (35944) - Yes, Please, Commitment/Kraft Paper (35937) - Yes, Please, Share Paper (35930) - Yes, Please, Details, Stitched Vellum Shapes (85628) - Yes, Please, Clothes Pins (85663) - Yes, Please, Chipboard Thickers, Kitten/Black (MGTH-53448) - My Girl, Capture, Embroidery Stencil Kit (63070) - Yes, Please, Border Punch Value Kit (63013) - Knockouts, Gold (AM714-17 ) - Glitter Cardstock, Cartwheel Court Paper (5THDS-35806) - Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic, Treasured Terrace Paper (35822) - Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic, Remarks, Accents and Phrase Stickers (42266) - Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic


Lovely Happy Girls Layout

I love that the bright fun colors in the Mayberry and Lucky Charm collections
mix so easily together. They worked perfectly with these fun photos that I had
of my daughter and her friend Sierra.

 

 Supplies: 6x6 Paper Pad (36026) - Mayberry, Sapphire (AM710-74) - Cardstock, Burlap & Fabric Stitched Ruffle Strips (85604) - Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic, Chip Thickers Accent Stickers Trinkets & Phrases Multi (42391) - Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm, Flair Self Adhesive Badges (85658) - Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm, Foam Thickers Alpha Stickers Charm/Oatmeal (42390) - Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm, Chip Thickers Alpha Stickers Treasure/Poppy (42387) - Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm, Cardstock Stickers Flags & Labels (42393) - Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm, Wood Buttons & Epoxy Accents (78073) - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan, Screen Printed Clothes Pins (97115) - Whittles , Caramel (584-58510) - Jute Spool, This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive

Thank you so much for stopping by to see my projects,  I can't wait to share more future DT projects with you.