Do you ever wonder why we do what we do......Scrapbook? For me it is too leave a footprint on this world, a window into how my family lived its life...our history, our heritage...........how much we were loved, by family, by friends, by the Universe.



To scrapbook or not to scrapbook this is the question? For me there is no contest, scrapbooking became a way of life, my passion, my obsession, my sanctuary. I am a firm believer that the photos we take are a bonus, that its about the story we tell, what we leave behind for future generations so they too can know us.................so that they can feel the love I have for my family even when I am no longer around to share it with them.



I hope that if I cant inspire you to join the ranks of the Scrapbooking community at large that you will at least leave a journal of the well trodden road you have travelled, sharing your adventures, your family traditions, the story you have to tell.

Monday, January 9, 2012

A simple Gift Project

I needed to make a gift in a hurry today, knowing the recipient would be away over Christmas I kept putting it off then I got sick and just didnt find the energy or the mojo to complete a project. So today was the day, but what to make......hhhhmmmmm. Off I went to my favourite discount store to find a frame, I wasn't sure what sort of frame I would get. There wasn't much left after Christmas sales, but I was happy with my choice in the end. I hope you like it, please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

To complete this project you will need:
1 Frame, I used a 10 x 8 but will only use a 5 x 7 photo in it.
A spray of Prima Flowers, and a few extra flowers to decorate
Some patterned paper, I have used 2 different Basic Grey pages from the Curio range.
Chipboard Fence. I have run out of my favourite which is the 2crafty Iron Fence and had to use one that I found in my stash. If you are going to create this frame definately go with the 2Crafty one and paint it black.
Assortment of buttons
Prima Felt
Tim Holtz masking tape
Jules Gems Doily Flowers
Prima Bling
Kaisercraft Pearl Brads.
Co-Ordinating Ribbons

To create a layered feel I have placed the embellishments over 3 levels. The background patterned papers which are under the glass has the Prima felt attached to it, the bling is on the surface of the glass as is the large flower and the chipboard and the flower spray are all on the top of the frame. As I have used a a mirrored frame I used my embellishments to hide my adhesive. My trusty Ozito glue gun was used to adhere everything in place.

When adding my ribbon I used the smaller width (green) on my background page to break up the striped pattern and the masking tape. I then took the wider ribbon and carefully tied a bow with both the thick and thin width. One is a shear (fawn) and the other is a solid (green)

I then added a meaningful saying to complete the project, I used one from the Heidi Swapp clear extra's range.

Have fun creating.









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