Bargellos

The next scrapbooking technique I'm going to share with you is bargello.  Bargello was originally a needlework technique that used rows of color to create geometric shapes.  Quilters and paper crafters have adapted it resulting in stunning scrapbook layouts.

I can't believe its been 10 years since my daughters and I took this picture.  They were just young ladies.  They are now beautiful women!

What you will need:
Six sheets of coordinating paper
Bone folder
Paper cutter
Metal ruler
Stylus
Scissors

Cut four 1.5 inch strip out of each paper, score length-wise .25" from the edge and fold, and layer on your 12x12 piece of card stock alternating patterns.  Turn project over and trim the excess off.  Finally, mat your photo and you have a very eye catching layout that looks like you spent hours putting together!

You can create any design with these strips that you like.  You are only limited by your imagination.  I hope you will try this technique you will be happy with the results.

Do what inspires you,
Cyndy G.

Once Upon A Springtime - Book

I was very excited when Graphic 45 started releasing Collector's Editions.  I knew it was only a matter of time before Once Upon A Springtime would be released.  Luckily I didn't have to wait very long and I knew just what I wanted to make.

I used the Santa's List Gift Card Book from SDS Santa's Workshop.  I love all the dimensional projects I have seen using this paper and I felt this book set off the title page perfectly!

I left out the gift card holder and eliminated the center side of both halves.  This allowed me to use the book as a frame.

 I hand cut the pieces I wanted to add dimension too and used foam tape to pop them out.

I just love how everything turned out!  Thank you for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed my project.

Do what inspires you,

Cyndy G

Dress Maker Details

I was nominated by the sweet and talented Angeline Choo, who just won for the Best Paper Crafts Photography for the Craftsy Blogger Awards, to share some of my art with you in the #artchain.  So I thought I would dig through my old scrapbooks and share what first inspired me to travel down the road of paper crafting.

How many of you remember the show on DIY - Scrapbooking.  I couldn't wait for a day off from work so I could watch the show!  I even bought the DVDs.  I still watch them.

This layout is one from Anna Griffin - Dress Maker Details.

I love this layout.  It took a lot of time to set all these eyelets but the beauty of the page was worth all the work!

Each little book opens and I selected photos that highlight the details of my wedding dress.  Wow how time flies.

I used the DCWV Luxury stack.  I just love all the shimmer and elegance of the paper.

Luckily I was so obsessed with the show that I downloaded all the project sheets from their website (they are no longer there).  Here is the project sheet for this layout.

https://drive.google.com/a/ncsu.edu/file/d/0B86pnT8MM8AqN2hMbVkySHhVZnc/view?usp=sharing

Sweets For My Sweet

I can't believe Valentines day is just twelve days away.  Are you still looking for that perfect valentine?  SVG Attic has just what you are looking for.  Today I'm sharing the Heart Shaped Tin Box from the JGW Vintage Valentine kit and the Love Card from SDS Blooming Love.

If you look closely at the box you will see that it has straight edges all the way around.  I love that and for anyone who is circle challenged like me, this is the box for you.  For an extra touch I added roses from the Be Mine kit.

I love how quickly the Love card went together and it looks amazing.  Honestly, it took me twice as long to pick out the paper for this.  There are just four layers to put together and "bam" you have a beautiful card to give to your loved one.

I used some beautiful paper from Heartfelt Creations that I picked up at a scrapbooking convention a couple of years ago.

Kits used:
JGW Vintage Valentine kit
SDS Blooming Love
Be Mine kit

I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's day.

Do what inspires you,
Cyndy G

Milestone Cake

I hope everyone enjoyed the Hop this past weekend!  We sure enjoyed hosting.  Congratulations to the winners.  I hope to see some of your projects on our facebook page.

This weekend my sister celebrated a milestone, she turned 40.  I wanted to make her something special.  So I searched Google and came across a milestone cake.  I started thinking, I could do something like that, not baking it, out of paper.

I had fun deciding what to put on the cake.

I am pleased with how it turned out.  I used the following kits to create this cake:

SDS 3D Cake Box Kit
Be Mine - Rose
Classic Wedding SVG Collection - Bride & Groom
SDS Flourished Spring - Trees & Clouds
JGW Nativity Boxes Holy Family - Baby
JGW House Rules - House

I also used two files that are legacy kits and are being reworked.  They will be back on the site once they have been updated.  Aged to perfection and Feel Better Soon.

I best thing about doing a project that takes several kits is that we are having a 25% off sale right now.  So you can stock up on some of the kits you have been wanting to get.

It has been fun sharing with you today.

Do What Inspires You,
Cyndy G

Welcome to the SVG Attic-SnapDragon Snippets Forever & Always blog hop!  We are so excited to have you join us today!

At each stop of the hop we hope you will be inspired by the creativity of the design teams of SVG Attic and Snapdragon Snippets. You are sure to find many wonderful projects that will be at the top of your crafting lists!

You should be arriving from SVG Attic blog.  If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the SVG Attic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

Here is the project I created for this hop:

I created a "Love Arrow" using the 3d Holly Tree from the SDS 3D Tree Trio, and the new JGW Vintage Valentine Kit.

I used Crush by Authentique.  I love the color palette in this paper!  Pinks and blues are my favorite colors!

The tree was pretty simple to put together.  I made the "trunk" of the tree longer by welding two of them together.  I didn't glue the end of the arrow so treats could be put in this part of the box as well.  I thought it would be perfect for pencils.

I made the Cupid Teepee Card from the JGW Vintage Valentine Kit as well.  I just love this card.  It is very striking.  This card will impress!

Now how about some blog hop prizes??

$15 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

and

$15 Gift Certificate to SnapDragon Snippets

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1.  Become a follower of each blog in the hop, if you aren't already. 

2.  Leave some comment love at each stop.

3.  If you do both of the above, check back at the SVG Attic blog and/or the SnapDragon Snippets blog for the winners on Monday, January 19th!  You have all day today and tomorrow to hop. 

We would also love it if you would stop by the SVG Attic and SnapDragon Snippets' Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

Here is the complete blog hop lineup:

SVG Attic blog

Cyndy (you are here)

Angeline (go here next)

Beth 

Courtney 

Carmen

Jodi

Esther

Debb

Julie

Valou

Shary

Rhonda

Gaby

SnapDragon Snippets blog

I hope you have enjoyed this stop on our hop!  Be sure to head on over to the other stops for more love/Valentine’s Day inspiration, comment and become a follower to be eligible for the prizes!

Cyndy G

Charting Their Growth!

Today I have a growth chart I created using the Halloween Countdown Tower.  The first time I saw this I thought about one of those growth charts you tape to your wall to mark the height of your children.

Since I made this for my daughter I used pinks but you could adjust this for boys by using blues or greens.

I made a lattice using the diamond from the shapes library in SCAL.  I made the ruler out of a long rectangle and Stencil font.  I used the dash as my mark on the ruler.  To make the inch mark I positioned the dash off the rectangle to create a "notch" when cut out and the 1/2" marks are centered.  I layed this out on the mat in the software and used the grid as my measurement guides.

I used the SDS Flourished Spring kit for the sun and flowers.

As the marker I used the princess hat from princess accessories.  The great thing about this growth chart is that since it is done in sections you can take it apart and use the pieces on a scrapbook page with your child's picture.  What a wonderful keepsake to add to your child's album!  Since I plan on using the sections on scrapbook pages with my daughter's picture I adhered the princess hat with pop dots.  I made several markers to use over time.

Since most growth charts go up to 60" I decided to add an additional section to my chart.  This allowed me to make the tape measure go up to 60".  This was a  lot of fun to create.  I can't wait to start using it!

Thank you for visiting, I hope you enjoyed my project.  If you make one or any other project from SVG Attic I would love to see pictures of it on our facebook page.

Kits used:

JGW Halloween Countdown Tower
SDS Flourished Spring
SDS Princess Accessories

Happy New Year!

Do what inspires you,

Cyndy G