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Lady Pattern Paper
Around here things have been hectic, crazy, scary but mostly exciting.Since the last time traveling around the country teaching 300 odd ladies at Scrapbook Studios event things have been interesting around here. I was slapped yet another LOW blow by the industry, which turns out to be the biggest ever blessing by God. You know the feeling when God shuts a door HE alone opens an even bigger one! Well there you have it! I am blessed even more than I can ask or dream of....well I can dream bigger and so i am doing just that!

One of those exciting things is the release of the new Lady Pattern Paper papers in Egyptian Gold [Limited Edition] and Dazzling Blue [indeed]. I asked Bernie for a navy but what she gave us is the prettiest ever blue that is really versatile, and maybe one day she will do a navy but for NOW i am in love! And those gold hearts, well have my heart!
I was excited to photograph and play with these papers before release day and am always so honorued and excited to a part of the process.
How gorgeous are these golds? Best I stock up on some more before they are all sold out!

Then there is this that I am really excited about...but you will have to wait just a little longer for the reveal!

and then there is the Stencil Girl Christmas in July Bloghop that is happening tomorrow...so watch this space and hop along as you can be a winner too! Until later this weekend....
I am off to have a great teaching weekend filled with loads of creativity!


Kraft Essentials Double Page Layout.

Imagine Crafts
What does Kraft Essentials, travel paper and Spar have in common? Well if you live in Gauteng then it all comes together in a double page layout about a horse. Yes strange but true, and it just goes to show how versatile the Lady Pattern Paper range is.
For this double page layout was inspired by the beautiful photos of Leo and Julianna. I drew inspiration from the purple and blue in the photos to use as my accent colour on the layout. For the rest it was a natural colour selection in the Kraft Essentials paper and then I found this gorgeous travel paper that worked perfectly in colour, pattern and texture. All of these elements together with a few embellishments I found at Spar and you have a gorgeous layout with interesting elements.
The kraft paper with blue stars on not only worked perfectly with my colour scheme but the tiny star pattern also compliments the theme and message of the layout. A few extra elements like the cut out sentiment strip sits perfectly on top of the different patterned papers adding another dimension.
The cute little paper clip elements were found at our local Spar. How funky are they? And perfect to add to any project for that extra pizzazz factor.
As part of my title, I punched a circle out of scrap paper, added a “L” rub-on and then dressed it up by adding a stamped paint circles and pencil scribbles all around it. This is such a simple but effective way to use up those older rub-ons in your stash.
 To create flow I added paint splats in different colours to make all the patterned papers seem like one. The paint splats are the unifying element that tells your eye everything works together as a whole. A nifty little trick for unifying elements.
Another little element from Spar is this post it note that I altered by adding some stamped wording, sewing and embellishments.
Stencilling, stamping and buttons finish off my layout perfectly – adding some dimension and colour but not distracting too much from the photos.

And that’s how you can use a whole bunch of different elements in a supporting act together on your double page layout with the gorgeous Kraft Essentials paper from Lady Pattern Paper.

Guest Designer | iheart studio for Wilna Furstenberg.

iheart studio

 I absolutely loved working with these printed images. I wanted to create a light hearted layout using a photo of my niece – wild and free kind of like these Spring flowers. The colours are so soft and fragile and complimented the black and white photograph perfectly. I wanted the flowers in colour to speak loudly and a colour photo would have competed too much with these beautiful images. I think it is a perfect combination and tells such an amazing story – the perfect combination of wild and free with a really thoughtful message.
What a privilege to work with such amazing images – to honour the art of such an amazing person/artist and beautiful soul like Wilna!

Print your selected images onto high resolution paper. I used the Spring Florals, May Florals 1 and the Spring Frames 2 for my layout.
 Print the Spring Frame to fit over a 6×6” photograph. Cut out the centre of the frame and cut around the outside edge.
Make sure that the printed frame fits over the photo without covering up too much. Adhere the frame to the photo using Tombow adhesive.
 Ink the edges of the cut out flowers to hide any cutting marks.
 Use watercolour paint to add some colour to vintage book paper. Combine two different shades of blue for interest to add the colour wash.
 assemble your layout – add a strip of patterned paper to the top edge of your background. Adhere the painted book paper to the top edge vertically centred. Adhere the framed photo and add additional cut out Spring flowers using foam tape for added dimension.
 Cut out butterflies from the May florals and adhere to the right side of the frame.
 use yellow acrylic paint to add dimensional stamen details to the flowers. Use a burnishing tool to pick up a small amount of yellow paint and stamp the paint into the centre of the flowers. Leave to dry. Add printed wording from the Spring Phrases at the top and bottom edges of the photo. Finish off your layout with machine and hand sewing, sequins, and paint splats.
Add additional journaling stamping and finishing touches as desired to personalise your layout. I hope this has inspired you to use these beautiful images to create your own works of He(ART).



 Blessings! Jowilna

POP Paint | Painted Layout background.

Chiswick
Creating painted backgrounds on your layouts is so easy with the small jars of POP Paint – the perfect quantity for those looking for a creative medium but not ready to commit to large amounts of paint. Today I am using the paint over texture paste on a layout background with stunning results.
I used the beautiful “zest” colour combined with a vibrant pink for a stunning effect.
 step 1 – Add texture paste through a stencil on your background.
Select your POP Paint colour that you want to use as the background.
 step 2 – Die-cut some shapes out of white cardstock and paint them in a second colour of POP Paint.
I used Flamingo for my elements.
 step 3 – You can see the texture peeking through the Zest paint. Then add a layer of pink acrylic paint over the Zest paint for a lovely contrast.
 Decorate the layout with matching stickers and embellishments.
I used the barrel in my photo as inspiration for my colour selection – pink and yellow.
  I love how easy it is to add colour and texture to my layouts and craft projects using POP Paint.
The colours are amazing and with the small jar sizes are perfect for layouts and cards.
Have you tried your favourite colours in the range yet?

Mom’s Single Page Layout – With Love…

Kaisercraft
If you are planning preserve the memory of this year’s Mother’s Day, why not make a beautiful single page layout and pop it into a frame – a perfect reminder of the one who loves you unconditionally.
My inspiration for this layout was the beautiful scalloped tag I used on my layout. To find matching papers and elements was not difficult at all, and the range of Lady Pattern Paper papers worked perfectly.
I wanted a simple layout and made the papers the supporting stars to my photos. So I decided to punch the papers into a decorative edge using a border punch.
My photo was matted onto a Kraft patterned paper that acted as my neutral colour, and the blue and red my accents.
Use two different paper colours and designs to punch with a decorative punch.
I used this beautiful lace punch – and with stunning effects combined the teal and red paper by repeating the same pattern.
My photo was matted onto plain cardstock, and then a larger Kraft paper matt was used to house the scalloped tag I wanted to use. I also added torn strips of washi tape before adhering my photo.
To finish off my layout I added additional stamped wording, embellishments, tags, enamel dots and ink splats.
 And all I have to do is pop my single page layout it into a frame and have a perfectly preserved memory of my special Mom.

2016/17 Kaisercraft Design Team Application.

Kaisercraft
Today I am so excited to share some creative news with you.I have been invited to the second round of the 2016/2017 Kaisercraft design Team application process.
I have had a long love-affair with the Kaisercraft range of products and so to be a part of this team would be such an honour and a dream come true.

For round 2 I received a new collection of products to work with -  The Boho Dreams Collection. There's always the anticipation of will I like it OR will I absolutely love it - well I truly fell in LOVE with this one! It is perfection - from the beautiful papers and colours to the stunning stamp set and Collectables pack. So I started visualizing my creation immediately.
And since I love creating double page layouts this was a natural choice for me - but I have a million other projects I want to create with this stunning collection. But it is the techniques used on my layout that were inspired by the beautiful mists and stencils received in my parcel. And that is how my layout came to fruition...

I started off by visualizing a repetition of texture and colour with an informal look and that's when I decided to use the stencil broken into pieces as part of the main design to create flow and repetition combined with strips of paper and other embellishments to support the theme.
Here's how I did it...
step 1 - Add some modelling paste to a palette and mist with the iridescent spray ink.
step 2 - Mix the ink into the modelling paste using a palette knife.
step 3 - Apply the coloured paste to white cardstock through the stencil.
step 4 - Remove the stencil carefully and let the paste dry thoroughly. Once dry use your guillotine and cut several squares. Mine measure about 3x3cm.
Ink the edges of the squares and adhere them to the background of your layout. Cut some smaller squares and use foam tape to raise them for dimension. I start off by positioning my photos, paper strips, punched strips and other elements on my background. Once I am happy with the placement I start adhering everything. Only then do I add my embellishments and finishing touches.
step 5 - Mist the denim and peach mists onto a palette. Add some water in the one corner of the palette.
step 6 - Paint the feathers from the patterned paper using both colours of mists. I love how the mists add a slight shimmer to the feathers - a gorgeous effect.
step 7 - Add some white mist to the palette and paint another layer over the colours on the feather. The white tones down the colour and adds extra shimmer for a stunning effect.
step 8 - Cut out the feathers and layer them on top of each other.
Add a baker's twine bow and then a layer of dimensional glaze for some extra shine on the top feather. Adhere the feathers to your layout using foam tape.
Use elements from the Collectables pack together with beads sewn to the background, buttons, diamante and wooden elements to finish off your layout.
Use all three colours of mists and add coloured splats across the layout. The ink drops leave a beautiful finishing touch

Kaisercraft Products used:
Designer Template Mandala IT913 | Boho Dreams Wild P2109 | Young P2108 | Bohemian P2113 | Feather P2107 | Wanderer P2111 | Collectables CT858 | Boho Dreams Clear Stamp  CS266 | Kaisermist White KM111 | Kaisermist KM107 Peach | Kaisermist KM106 Denim
Here's hoping that the Kaisercrafters  will like what I have done with their products and I will become a part of this wonderful dream team - what a privilege that would be - to be trusted with their beautiful creations, and create some inspiring works of art - something for everyone to love and try no matter what your skill level.

wish me luck on this journey.... and thanks for popping by.


Card & Layout | Butterfly Card Inspired By A Layout

cards
Inspiration is everywhere, and with Lady Pattern Paper having a cardmaking competition, I can’t help myself but feel the urge to make some more cards. I love making cards because they offer me a creative outlet that is not so time consuming as a layout or canvas. So today I am sharing a layout and a card – the card was purely inspired by the butterfly on the layout and of course I had to use the beautiful butterfly paper.
The butterfly design was inspired by the butterfly flair used on my layout. The other elements were inspired by the Lady Pattern Paper papers used for matting my photo and for the detailed strips on the background.

step 1 - Select the 2 patterned papers you want to use as your background.
step 2 - Adhere the 2 pieces overlapping each other using double sided tape.
step 3 - Using some of my left-overs from last week’s layout, I cut two squares. One with paint details on it and a second larger matt using the beautiful Kraft dot paper.
step 4 - Adhere the background piece to a folded card front. Adhere the pink paint matted piece to the centre of your card. Add some paint splats to the background for added interest.
step 5 - Stamp and colour a butterfly image using matching colours.
step 6 -Add a layer of dimensional glaze to the butterfly.
step 7 - Lightly sprinkle the butterfly with the wet glaze with gold glitter. Leave the glaze to dry and shake off the excess glitter.
I finished off my card with some cut circles, diamanté, and sewing around the outer edge.
Products used:
irRESISTible Texture Spray Copper IR-000-094
irRESISTible Texture Spray Sweet Plum IR-000-506
Brilliance Dew Drop Pearlescent Chocolate BD-000-076
LPP0004 Basic Essentials Script - Intense Teal
LPP0007 Basic Essentials Sheet Music - Pink Mary
LPPK0005 Kraft Essentials - Script - Opaque White
Other: diamante, stamps:Prima; Glitter:Prima; Sewing machine; dimensional glaze; butterfly flair; paint; gesso; watercolour paint; paintbrush

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