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I’D RATHER BE IN MEXICO
I’D RATHER
BE IN MEXICO
Mexico is blanketed in pure sunshine, blessed with stunning beaches, and enriched with vibrant cultures and colours. From siesta to fiesta, joy bubbles throughout the atmosphere, carried on the wings of mariachi music and drenched in intense colours, served with a side of spice! You will be inspired by these projects that express the exuberance of colour and delight of Mexico!
Ready Set Go!
Miranda Webber, Fort Gordon, Georgia
SUPPLIES: Close to My Heart and Stampin’ Up! cardstock, Vicki Boutin patterned paper, stickers and Thickers, Tonic Studios Nuvo Drops, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, unknown pen.
“I am a huge fan of Hemingway. When he was stumped on his writing, he would go to LaBdelM for his favourite drink the Mojito. Josh and I just had to go and get one while we were in Cuba.” ~ Miranda Webber
Explore Flora Farms
Ronda Ivens, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Pink Paislee and Basic Grey patterned paper, American Crafts Thickers, My Mind’s Eye stickers, Me & My big Ideas and Carta Bella chipboard, Amy Tangerine die cuts, EK Success punch.
“I created the background using a 12”x12” stencil, inks and a blending brush. Simply place the stencil over the cardstock. Ink your brush and carefully colour in the shapes straight down the stencil to avoid any smears.” ~ Nicole Martel
Cat Nap
Nicole Martel, Crownsville, Maryland
SUPPLIES: My Mind’s Eye cardstock, Bella BLVD patterned paper, die cuts and stickers, The Crafter’s Workshop stencil, Catherine Pooler ink, Pinkfresh Studio and Queen & Company rhinestones, Creative Memories foam squares and adhesives, unknown blending brush and black pen.
Bikini Buds
Danelle Lux, Calgary, Alberta
SUPPLIES: Close to My Heart cardstock Bo Bunny patterned paper and chipboard, Anna Griffin chipboard alphabet, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, unknown stamps and journaling pen.
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Jody designed the background of her layout using Vicki Boutin stencils and Tonic Studios Nuvo Embellishment Mousse. When the mousse dries, it creates a smooth texture and a metallic look.
Vacation Mode
Jody Compton, Stanford, Kentucky
SUPPLIES: Paper Studio cardstock, Vicki Boutin patterned paper, stickers and stencils, Tonic Studios Nuvo Embellishment Mousse, unknown twine and adhesive foam.
Tie Dye Fun
Vicki Von Richter, Fredericton, New Brunswick
SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Photo Play Paper patterned paper and stickers, Ranger Perfect Pearls, Cricut alphabet, Paige Taylor Evans cut file.
Exploring Mexico
Lori Domes, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Reminisce patterned paper, MultiCraft Forever in Time stickers, Cricut cartridge die cut alphabet, Microsoft word, Scotch ATG and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L adhesives, Canon Selphy printer.
Graffiti Bridge
Madeline Fox, River Ridge, Louisiana
SUPPLIES: Bella BLVD, Simple Stories, Dear Lizzy and Pink Paislee patterned paper, Elle’s Studio label, American Crafts die cuts and Thickers, Simple Stories chipboard and alphabet stickers, Ranger Dylusions Ink Spray, Tonic Studios Nuvo Stone Drops.
FIRST FIRST TIME TIME PUBLISHED PUBLISHED
Lovin the Yellowvator NYC
Laura Sormani, New City, New York
SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, KI Memories and Freckled Fawn stickers, Jenni Bowlin Studio and Me & My Big Ideas alphabet stickers, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Vicki Boutin molding paste, Ms. Sparkle & Company twine, Americana stencil, Silhouette cut files, unknown cardstock and stars. Scraps of Info
How fabulous are those yellow photos! Great capture and awesome title Laura!
FIRST FIRST TIME TIME PUBLISHED PUBLISHED
Sending Sunny Smiles
Anna Blankina Frascati, Italy
SUPPLIES: Craft Sensations and Copic paper, Kraftin Kimmie Stamps, stencil, Dots and inks, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Mica Spray, Copic Markers, Lawn Fawn die, Stamperia glitter.
Thinking of You
Maria L Russell, Oviedo, Florida
SUPPLIES: Neenah, Bristol and Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, LDRS Creative Hybrid ink, dies and stamps, Hero Arts embossing powder and heating tool, Scrapbook.com finger sponge, Kat Scrappiness Droplets, 3M Foam Adhesive, Tonic Studios Nuvo Liquid Adhesive.
Hola
Lisa Kerr, Airdrie, Alberta
SUPPLIES: Neenah and Recollections cardstock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks, Silhouette pen and cut file, Copic Markers, Close to My Heart bling, Pop Dot adhesive.
Summer Bookmarks
Marie-Christine Denis, Le Rhue, France
SUPPLIES: The Crafter’s Workshop cardstock and stencils, L’Encre et l’image Stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Art by Marlene watercolor paints.
Happy Fiesta
Jody Compton, Stanford, Kentucky
SUPPLIES: Paper Studio cardstock, Paige Taylor Evans and Scenic Route patterned paper, unknown adhesive foam and acrylic paint.
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We love the paper banners that Jody has designed on her layout.
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That bold piece of colourful patterned paper in the background of Tracy’s layout is from the Wild Whisper NWD Tinbit Travels collection.
Til Death Do Us Part
Tracy McLennon, Sydney, Nova Scotia
SUPPLIES: Wild Whisper NWD patterned paper, Kelly Creates stamp and Dream Pens, Ranger embossing pad and embossing powder, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape, E-Z Runner Grand, 3D Foam Squares and Adhesive Dots, unknown cardstock, flowers, gems and alphabet stickers.
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Salsa Smile
Kerry Taylor, Edmonton, Alberta
SUPPLIES: Amy Tangerine patterned paper, BasicGrey alphabet, Ranger Archival ink, Microsoft Word, Pop Dots adhesives.
Kerry fussy cut all those bouncing circles from a piece of patterned paper. She then adhered some using Pop Dots to create the feeling of movement.
SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Impression Obsession dies, Therm O Web Deco Foil Flock Transfer Sheets, Transfer Gel Duo and iCraft Mixed Media Liquid Adhesive, Ranger Wendy Vecchi enamel accents, DMC embroidery thread, recycled corrugated paper.
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Kerry designed those fuzzy flowers on her card using Impression Obsession dies and Therm O Web Neon Flock Transfer Sheets.
Be Grateful
Desiree Saskiw, Two Hills, Alberta
SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Ranger Archival ink, Dina Wakley Media Gloss Spray, burlap and Dylusions stamps, Picket Fence Studios paper glaze, Carta Bella Paper Co. patterned paper, Zebra Pen Sarasa Clip pen, HP transparency, Prima Marketing paper flowers, Therm O Web icraft Mixed Media Adhesive.
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Desiree designed all the stamped elements on her page using Ranger Dylusions stamps including the She Sells Sea Shells and Foliage Fillers collections.
Today I Love This So Much
Ronda Ivens, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Wild Whisper and Stampin’ Up! patterned paper, Pretty Little Studio flowers, Lindy’s Stamp Gang Magical Pigment Powders, Stampin’ Up! pen, Close to My Heart metal clip, unknown wooden veneers.
Smile for the Camera!
Aurelie Cormier, Dieppe, New Brunswick
SUPPLIES: Stampin’ Up! cardstock, Heidi Swapp, Becky Higgins and DCWV patterned paper, Vicki Boutin stickers, Trodat stamps, Tsukineko ink, Sharpie pen, DMC thread, Close to My Heart staples, Bazzill Basics Paper stitching template, Heidi Swapp ephemera and acetate pieces. Scraps of Info
We love the way Aurelie added three different shade degrees of ink when stamping the date.
Low Tide Flight
Miranda Webber, Fort Gordon, Georgia
SUPPLIES: Close to My Heart and Stampin’ Up! cardstock, Pink Paislee, Paige Taylor Evans and Pebbles Inc patterned paper and stickers, Vicki Boutin Thickers, Tonic Studios Nuvo Mica Mist, Sakura Gelly Roll pen, SpiegelMom Scraps sequins, Confession of a Paper Addict cut file. Scraps of Info
WOW! We love all the shaker circles Miranda has created on her layout. She added Tonic Studios Nuvo Mica Mist on the black background and it really pops.
Fiesta
Kim Gowdy, Sherwood Park, Alberta
SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Ranger Dylusions stamps, Archival ink and Tim Holtz Distress ink, Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops, Zebra Pen ClickArt and Doodler’z Gel pens, Glue Dots Adhesives. Scraps of Info
Kim added the journaling to this festive layout using Zebra Pen Doodler’z Gel Stick pens.
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