Layout Sketch Challenge

Hello crafty friends,

I'm back again with another layout share. This one was an absolute blast to create!

I'm a big fan of sketches and this one by Paige Evans is stunning. The sketch was perfect for using up some patterned paper scraps that I had in my stash from Paige's older collection, Go The Scenic Route.

Here's the sketch that was posted in her Happy Scrappy Place FB group.

And here's my take on the sketch. As you can see I stuck very closely to the sketch. I absolutely love how this layout turned out, especially the hand-stitching. I used a chain link stitch around the perimeter of the heart and on all the individual heart pieces. Yes, it took some time but the results are worth it. 

Hope this sketch inspires you to play along. 

Have a wonderful day!

Backed Flower Cut File & Origami Butterflies Layouts

Hey crafty friends!

Whew! It's been a minute lol. Life has been crazy busy but happy to be here posting again. I have so many crafty-related goals and PHD's (projects half done) so I'm making a concerted effort to carve out some crafty time for myself on a more consistent basis. I definitely want to take advantage of these last few weeks of winter because once the nice weather is here, it will be harder for me to be couped up in my craft room in the basement.

Today, I have two cute layouts to share. These layouts were taught by Paige Evans in her PaigePals3 classes. I believe Paige just released her PaigePals6 classes so I'm a wee bit behind.

Here are the links if you're interested in checking them out:

PaigePals3 Bundle of 10 Classes

Backed Flower Cut File & Origami Butterflies Layout Standalone Class

First up is the Flower layout which is great for using up those patterned paper scraps. I really enjoy the process of backing cut files ✀ and the reveal is the best part!

I used Paige's beautiful Splendid Collection. 💕

I backed the cut file on to Paper 7 with the floral wreath and did some tone-on-tone embellishing.

I absolutely love the bold, beautiful colours in this collection and that cut file is so striking against the floral wreath paper. One of my favourite layouts from all her Paige Pals classes.

In our next class, we created a kaleidoscope of origami butterflies. Super cute and easy to create.

For this layout, I used Paige's Blooming Wild collection and I featured a photo of Paige and I at her Blooming Wild Weekend event in New Jersey from last year. 💖

I loved creating these layouts and I hope this inspires you to create your own versions.

Have a beautiful day friends!