Autumn

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Rachelle Sigurdson

Hello, I am here to share with you a LO I did using the Beautiful,Walking in the Forest Collection. The photo is of my oldest son Sigurdur. I used Kelly Klapsteins, Double the Fun Sketch from Canadian Scrapbooker Mag, it has been a very long time since I did a double LO…..

From this Collection I used, Mountain Ash BS, When Leaves are Falling,Maple,Last Flowers BS, Knitted Sweater, Die Cut Letters BS, Die Cut Sheets & lots of the BS of the labels. The Chipboard is from Scrap Fx. Here is a closeup of the first page…..

2nd Page….

I did my usual distressing, but I also inked all the edges with Tattered Angels Chalkboard (Decadence) using a paint brush…..

I used Tim Holtz Vintage Photo on the Cogs & Circle, then inked the edges. I then glued the cog on to a piece of paper & applied a thick coat of rock candy crackle, & when that dried I used a paint brush & applied some TA Chalkboard (decadence to bring out the cracks. I used Tim Holtz adirondack alcohol ink (sunset orange) on the steampunk clock face & leaves. I also applied rock candy crackle on to the leaves & when that dried I played with different colors of chalk to get the color I wanted……

I used vintage photo stain & tattered angels decadence on the frame,then glued on some jb selections metallic gunmetal beads,I also used vintage photo stain on the seaweed stem….

Shows some of my hand stitching & a pocket holding journaling tags….

The bottom photo is where I put my Title (Autumn). I first stained it with vintage photo stain,then I applied crackle, & when that dried I rubbed in different shades of brown & inked the edges. I also watered down vintage photo stain and applied it to all the paper to deepen the color….

Thank you so much for taking the time to look…..Rachelle

Nature at it’s Grandest

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Rachelle Sigurdson

Hello,I am here to share with you a LO I did using the Beautiful Fika Collection. I use a lot of the colors that are in this Collection in my Garden, but I also use Terra Cotta & this year I made a changes,I planted the Tree Fort area, Vintage Shabby Chic,using more pastel colors, so that I will be able to use my own Garden Photo’s & have a wider color range for Scrapbooking. I have just finished planting & now I get to watch my Babies GROW!!!!

Out of this Collection I used, Hemma hos mig, Vaffin m bjornbarssylt, Bjornabarskator, Bjornabarskator BS, Maripanbakelse & Pratstund BS. The chipboard is from Scrap Fx. Here are some closeups of detail….

I first distressed all the edges of the layers, then inked the edges with Tattered Angels Dewberry,using a paint Brush. When that dried I glued the layers together,then did some stitching. I used Shimmerz Paints Texturez (Artie Choked) on the Fern Frond.

On the wordlet I used Shimmerz TextureZ (Gritty Graphite) & when that dried I applied some Razzleberry,& Black Orchid LuminArte.

This photo shows some of my layers. I cut into the top left hand corner,then distressed,inked the edges, the rolled the paper & secured the roll with eyelets & thread.

The plants I used in this area of my garden are Castor Beans, Angelica Gigis, & Tiger Eyed Sumac. I applied some black orchid LuminArte on to the blooms,so that they would be the same color as the blooms in the photo.

Thank you so much for taking the time to look……Rachelle

Country Girl

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Rachelle Sigurdson

Hello,I am here to share with you a LO I did using the beautiful “Life in the Country” Collection. I took the photo of Michelle in my garden……….

Out of this Collection I used, Strawberries with Ice, Summer Kitchen, In the Hammock, Read a Book, & Read a Book BS. The chipboard is from Scrap Fx. Here are some closeups of detail……..

For my circle,I first cut out triangles,distressed the edges,then put a dab of glue in the center of the triangle & placed them on to the circle. Once the glue dried I lifted the edges with my finger,so that you could see the layers, I then punched in eyelets, & weaved in white embroidery thread. My next step was to make my open circle,that I distressed,then punched in eyelets, then weaved in cheesecloth & pearls. .Once I completed that I glued it down to the main circle,then glued the circle on to a doily,then onto my already distressed stitched LO……

I love to work with Maja papers,they distress & layer so nicely. I made the banner by starting with a piece of lace,attached cloths pins,then punched out tiny flowers with some of the scraps I was working with. I glued the flowers to the banner & added pearls. The tiny white roses are from I am Roses………

I used picket fence crackle on the stem part of the flourish & on the flowers I used Shimmerz paints texturez (tidy widy),then added some bling………

I made the flowers out of some of the scraps I was working with using MFT die cuts….

I first used red pepper ink on the wordlet girl,then I applied distress fired brick stickles. Here is a LO I did for the Scrap Fx Blog Hop using Flannel Shirt bs from the “Walking in the Forest Collection”.

Here is another LO I did using the Beautiful” Crea Diem” Collection,playing with CSI #70

From this collection I used Av hela mitt hjarta, Fylid av karlek, Karlenken-bs, kann dig sjalv-bs, Ord flyger bort-bs, Ord Flyger Bort & some of the backsides of the labels. I did some paper weaving on this LO,so here is 1 close up of detail…….

The photo is a close up of one of my first spring blooming plants,a bleeding heart. Yes I am feeling a bit manic right now,I still have a lot of work to do to get my garden going, but I hope I will have all my spring clean up & planting done,by the time I make my next post. Thank you so much for taking the time to look……Rachelle

Happy Mothers Day

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Rachelle Sigurdson

Hello,I thought that since it is the month of May & Mothers Day is a special day this month,I decided I would do a LO for myself of my 3 boys when they were little. Sigurdur is now 31,Erlendur 27 & Tandr is 25. Time Flies!!!!! The Title is “My Gift” & I wrote ” My gift as a Mother is watching you boys growing up together”.

I used the Beautiful Vintage Spring Basics Collection on this LO………..

Out of this collection I used,3rd of April,3rd of April BS,6th of March,6th of March BS,7th of March BS,5th of April BS,6th of May, & Days to Remember…..the chipboard is from Scrap Fx. Here are some close ups of detail………

I did a lot of distressed layers in the heart & some stitching. Where I placed the scribble heart I used rock candy crackle,& on the outside of the heart I used, picket fence crackle, then rubbed in brown chalk, & glued down my repeated words. Once I glued down the scribble heart,I glued seed beads in the heart.. On all the chipboard pieces, I used picket fence crackle,rubbed in brown chalk,then inked the edges…..

I rolled up the corner & strips of paper,then punched in eyelets & tied the rolls with hemp. I glued the paper heart on to a scrap, I was working with,then put liquid accents in the holes & rock candy crackle on the solid. When that dried I rubbed in some blue & brown chalk into the crackle. I then glued down pieces of cheese cloth & pearl flourishes under the heart. I made the rolled flowers out of some of the scraps I was working with……

Another closeup of the heart…….

I covered chipboard circles with paper to make the buttons….

I love using the backside of the labels,they are the butterfly strips used on this LO…

Close up of rolled up strips…..

Once I completed this LO,I decided to make Mothers Day Cards for my Mother & MIL………

From the Vintage Spring Basics Collection I used,8th of April,8th of April BS,11th of April & 6th of May….The chipboard is from Scrap Fx & the blooms are from I am Roses………

On this card I used 3rd of May,3rd of May BS,6th of May & Days to Remember. The chipboard is from Scrap Fx. I did another LO for the Scrap Fx Blog (I had to create my own background using one of their stencils). I used the Sommartider Collection & out of this Collection I used Klarbla himmel,Lunch idet grona,Hallonsorbert & Hallonsorbert BS. I call it my crazy LO,,I am not used to playing with stencils,I do so much paper layering that I don’t know where to fit the stencils in…………

I hope all you Mothers, have a amazing day, on your special day. Thank you so much for taking the time to look…..Rachelle

Feathered Friends

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Rachelle Sigurdson

Hello, I am here to share with you a LO I did using the Beautiful Vintage Spring Basics Collection………

I found this cute photo on pininterest……

From the Vintage Spring Collection I used,1st of March,1st of March BS,3rd of March,7th of April,10th of March,& 9th of March BS. The chipboard is from Scrap Fx & the blooms are from I am Roses.Here are some closeups of detail……

I did my usual distressed stitched layers, I used some mesh in my layers. I covered chipboard circles with paper,then poked in holes to make them look like buttons. I used picket fence distress crackle on the wordlet,then rubbed in brown chalk & inked the edges…..

I used doily’s in my layers. I rolled up the corners,then poked in holes with my paper pierce,so that I could tie them into place…..

I used picket fence crackle on the stem of the twisted reed,once that dried I rubbed in green chalk. On the heads of the reed I used liquid pearls….

I also made a Thank you card using the Beautiful Fika Collection………….

Out of this collection I used Bjornbarskaktor,Bjornbarskator BS,Bjornbarsrutor,Vaffa m bjornbarssylt & Sockerkaaka. Here are another couple LO’s I did using Maja Design Papers for the Scrap Fx Blog……….

On this LO I used the Beautiful Walking in the Forest Collection…….

From this Collection I used Mountain Ash BS,Birdsong,Die Cut Sheet, & Die Cut Letters.BS. Here is another LO I did using Vintage Spring Basics & Vintage Summer Basics…………………………

From the Vintage Spring Collection I used,5th of March BS,5th of May BS, from the Vintage Summer I used,1934 BS,1905, & 1981. Thank you so much for taking the time to look & have a great week…..Rachelle

Rustic Outdoors

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Rachelle Sigurdson

Hello,I am here to share with you a LO I did using the beautiful Vintage Spring Basics Collection,I just love this collection!!!!!

From the Vintage Spring Basics Collection, I used the1st of March,7th of May,7th of May bs,7th of April &6th of May. The chippies are from Scrap Fx & the blooms are from I Am Roses. I have decided to do a photo Tut on this LO,as garden season is just around the corner. After the Tut,I will show closeups of detail………………

I start with a distressed layer of cardstock.This is my first layer using 7th of April,because I will be stitching it down later. I used very little glue to attach it & never go close to the outside edge with the glue so that I can distress more once I have completed my stitching….

My next distressed layer using 7th of May……..

I glued down 1st of March in the center.I only used 1 drop of liquid accents as it dries so fast.So this is why I like to use LA as my glue because of the instant staying power. I have glued 7th of May to 7th of May bs, making sure that I did not go to the outside edges…..

This is the next layer,from what I did in the photo above this one…..

Here are the next layers. I have I ripped 2 pieces of 7th of May ,then distressed them & attached them to the upper right hand and lower left corner…….

I curled up a couple of corners, Islipped in pieces of paper & then glued them to the cardstock….

With a paper pierce, I poked holes for my hand stitching…..

I decided to cut holes in the 1st of March,then I glued behind that 7th of May bs & attached chicken wire with glue……..

Holes are pierced,ready for stitching……

Stitching is done,but I find that my LO’s bend from all of this stitching..Thanks to a large stock of paper that I refuse to throw out, I glue this onto a piece of the recycled paper using mod podge. I then put heavy books on top until it dries & flattens…………….

Flattened out LO….

Now using my fingers ,I lift & distress the edges more….

After I did more distressing with my fingers….

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I never throw away my old chipboard or scraps, I save them to raise the photo, or whatever I want to raise, so this is glued down & the photo will be glued on top, leaving space so that I can add detail under or over the photo…

I matted the photo with 7th of May,then glued on the scribble rectangle. I then glued it on to the piece of chipboard on the LO,now for the detail……

Not sure of what I should use. So I got all of these Scrap Fx pieces ready by first painting them with white picket fence crackle .When they dried, I rubbed in a dark brown chalk & inked the edges to make them look more vintage..

For the little cone shaped planters,I cut out circles out of cardstock,then painted them with white picket fence crackle. When that dried, I rubbed in chalk,inked the edges and cut a v into the circle. . Then I rolled and glued them with liguid accents,holding it until it dried,then I rapped string around them. Here are some close ups of detail……

I added some of the chipboard pieces into this area,then some blooms & a butterfly I cut out from the 6th of May.

On the top right hand corner is the back of the label, I. also ripped a piece of 1st of March, then inked the edgesand glued it under the photo.

My cute little planters,filled with I Am Roses.

My garden is mostly in the purple and orange tones,so I found this photo on pinininterest,, But this Months Mood Board & the Vintage Spring Basics Collection has inspired me to plant this secret little garden spot in the Vintage Shabby Chic way,can’t wait until the snow goes!!!!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to look…..Rachelle

Cherish

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Rachelle Sigurdson

Hello,Rachelle here,I am here to share with you a couple LO’s I did using 2 of Maja Design’s amazing collections. The first one I used the beautiful Vintage Summer Basics,Oh, I can’t wait until I get the Spring!!!!

Out of this collection I used 1922,1923 &1946. I found this photo on a Romantic Shabby & vintage site,it is so beautiful & was so much fun to play with. The chipboard used (wordlet, chandelier & window) are from Scrap Fx & the blooms are from I am Roses ,here are some close ups of detail…..

As I do on all my LO’s I try to get my texture by using lots of layers,distressing & stitching…..

The window was a huge door,so I cut it & made it into a window,then I used Prima’s brick mask and applied white picket fence crackle paint. Once that dried I used a paint brush and applied black orchid silver,let dry then rubbed in some chalk. I then glued it down on the LO,then applied a thick coat of rock candy crackle on the windows…..

When the crackle dried I rubbed on some yellow chalk to make it look like the sun was coming through the windows,then I glued on some seed beads. I also used white picket fence on the chandelier,then I used petal pink liquid pearls…..

I used a couple doily’s, ripped book pages (inspired by Gabbi) to take some of the squareness out of the LO. I also used lace & some ribbon in the cluster….

A close up of the photo & some of the detail on the LO….Now here is the next LO I did using the awesome Life by the Sea Collection,going from Vintage Shabby Chic straight into Nautical…..

I found this amazing photo on pininterest.Out of this collection I used East Coast,East Coast BS,Regatta BS,Sailing,Sailing BS,The West Coast,Marina & I also used lots of the backsides of the labels. This collection is perfect for this photo!!!The chipboard used on the LO is from Scrap Fx. Here are some close ups of detail…..

I also used metal letter’s,brads & buttons to bring out the cold in the photo……

I did my usual layers,distressing & stitching,but on this LO,I also rolled the paper,then stitched it into place.I used denim ink & white picket fence on the chipboard….

In this photo you see some of the rolled paper,the dark blue strip on the top is from the backside of the label of the paper,I also used them on the banners & through out the LO…….

I also did a bit of punch work & love playing with the string…….

I also used some mesh fabric & brads on this LO,I had lots of fun working on both of these LO’s,here is another LO I did using Vintage Summer Basics Collection along with Vintage Winter playing with OUAS & CSI #63…..

Out of the Vintage Summer Basics I used 1933 bs,1943 bs,1912 bs,1909 & memories,out of the Vintage Winter I used Send A Postcard,Send a PostCard BS,Wishing You BS. Thank you so much for taking the time to look…..Rachelle

Reflect

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Rachelle Sigurdson

Hi Girl’s, I am here to share with you a LO,I did with the Life by the Sea Collection,I had lots of fun working with it!!!!

Out of this collection I used Islands and skerries,Bottle Message,bottle Message BS,East Cost BS & Landmark Bs…Here are some close ups of detail…

Because of the photo,I used a lot of twine,& as I do in all my LO’s to get the texture without taking away from the paper,I did a lot of layers&hand stitching to achieve my texture…..

Even in my banner there is 3 layers,I also used lots of eyelets in this LO & did some cross stitching….

In this photo you can see all the layers in my circle,& different uses of twine,string & thread.I left the Scrap Fx natural,glued it down,then rubbed in chalk & glued down beads….

Another banner,the fabric is from my Halloween decorations……

Another close up of detail,here is another LO I did using the beautiful Crea Diem Collection……

Here are some closeups of detail….

I did my layers,stitching,but on this Lo I used lots of chalk to deepen the color of the paper to match the photo trying not to lose the pattern of the paper…..

I went insane trying to match up the colors on the chipboard,I think I have a least 7 layers of paint,crackle & chalk,here is one more LO I did for the Scrap Fx blog using Vintage Summer Basics….

I love the colors in this LO, Thank you so much for taking the time to look….Rachelle

There’s a Boy in Every Gentleman

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Rachelle Sigurdson

Good Morning, I am here to share with you a couple LO’s I did with some of the beautiful Maja Design Collections….

I used the Beautiful Vintage Summer Basics Collection for this LO….out of this collection I used 1899,1899 bs,1891,1903,1904,1926 bs,1914 bs & memories.Here are some close ups of detail…..

I rubbed in two different colors of chalk into the wordlet,to keep it soft…..

I did a lot of layers,distressing & stitching,once I am done my stitching,I distress the edges more by lifting & tearing with my fingers…..

The photo is a photo of my husband,I love vintage photo’s & this Collection is perfect for them….

The flowers used on this LO are from I am Roses, I just started to use them & happy with them as you can buy 100 little roses @ a reasonable price & look @ the time I am saving in not having to make them….

Close up showing some of the layers,lace & twine…..Here is a LO I did using the Walking in the Forest Collection,I did this LO for the Scrap Fx blog……

The photo is a Grad photo of my youngest son Tandri. I used from the Walking in the Forest Collection, Jeans,Fresh Air,Bird Song,Knitted Sweater,Autumn is in the Air & Last Flowers. I don’t know if it is that I have boys,because I just love these colors!!!!! Here is another LO I did for the Scrap Fx Blog using another favorite collection of mine***FIKA***….

Photo is of my BF’s granddaughter having a bath in my kitchen sink.I used out of the Fika Collection,Blabarssylt,Blabarssylt BS,Bulle M Blabar BS,Kaffetaren den BS,Karleksmums,Kaleksmums BS,I also used Vintage Summer Basics 1932.Here is a LO I did for the I am Roses February Challenge, as soon as I received my order I decided to play in their challenge in hopes of winning some more of their flowers . I used the Beautiful Cream Diem Collection for this LO….

Photos are of two of my dogs when they were puppies. Out of the Cream Diem Collection I used Karleken BS,Av hela mitt hjarta, Av hela mitt hjarta BS,fylld av Karlek,Fylld av Karlek BS,Kann dig Sjalv BS,Om du vill alskas BS & Ord Flyger bort BS,Yes, another Beautiful Collection!!!! Here is my last one for today using again the Fika Collection (Yikes,I am getting low) I did this LO for OUAS Challenge….

Photos are of me & my sisters,I am the oldest,the one holding the puppy. We shared everything even Birthday parties,I was born on Nov 19,a year later Jo Anne Nov 19,then a year later Audrey Nov 27th. Out of the Fika Collection I used Blommor pa bordet,Hemgjord Saft,Pratstund BS,Sockerkaka BS,& Lejas cafe BS,Love,Love this Collection!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to look….Rachelle

Life’s Little Embellishment’s

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Rachelle Sigurdson

Hello, I decided to make a new header for my blog,so I started with that,then Scrapped the Header into a 12×12 LO. Here is my new header….

The size of the header is 4×12.Here are some close ups of detail…..

I did some layering,tearing,distressing & stitch work. The Chipboard is from Scrap Fx,the leafy foliage is a die from cottage cutz & the roses are from i am roses…..

On this side is the title of my blog,& on the other side I put my name.I made the header,but have no clue on how to put it on my blog,so I had 1 of my sons do that for me. I used the beautiful Fika Collection for this LO,love,love this collection!!!!!

Now for the LO……

My colors on the LO are off, I don’t know why, I will blame it on our very cold weather,the true color is the color in the header,but this has also inspired me to work with the deep blue in the Fika Collection. Out of the Fika Collection I used: Vaffla m bjornbarssyit, Bjornbarskator bs, Bjornbarskator, Bjornbarsrutor,Haureutor bs,Plommonkaka bs,Smulpaj m applen bs…Here are some close ups of detail…..

Yes, more layers!!!! I used Tim Holtz doily die cut,some punch work (my favorite punch,but requires hours of hand stitching),& some distressed layers,plus lace to give more texture in the layers & to bring out the color in my sweater……..

The oval die cut is from die-namics. For all the chipboard on this LO I first used a paint brush and applied iridescent gold Tattered Angels,then rubbed on some plum chalk….

I inked all the edges of the die cuts with brown ink….

I would also like to share with you a LO I did for the Scrap Fx Blog using the Beautiful Walking in the Forest Collection………..

I took my sons out on a fall photo shot,they had to go through water to get to a old falling down building,so they wore chest waiters,Tandri’s got full of water so his older brothers helped him take them of. From the walking in the forest collection I used Jeans,Fresh Air,Birdsong,Mountain Ash BS,Die Cut Sheet,Cosy Scarf,BS,Flannel Shirt,& Autumn poem on this LO. I will have to do a garden LO using the oranges & greens from the Walking in the Forest collection & the purples in the Fika Collection. Here are some close ups of detail….

I did a lot of layers,distressed the edges,then inked the edges with walnut stain…..

I stained the telegraph poles with walnut stain,then applied a thin coat of crackle,after that dried I rubbed in some chalk.On the birds on the wire I used caramel apple & pumpkin pie tattered angels.On the stem of the field of flowers I used iridescent gold tattered angels, & for the flower heads I first used fired brick stain,then crackle,then when that dried I applied pumpkin pie tattered angels….

The leafy foliage is a die cut from cottage cutz,I inked the edges brown,then rubbed in orange chalk. The rolled flowers is a die cut from Die-namics.On the wordlet I used blue smoke perfect pearls mist & pumpkin pie tattered angels,then rock candy crackle,& once that dried I reapplied the perfect pearls & the tattered angels.

I also did a bit of punch work & stitching….

Thank you so much for taking the time to look….Rachelle

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