London Calling - My Little Scrapbook Store May On-line Crop Live!

Hi everyone!  I hope you are all doing well! - I'm on the Design Team for the My Little Scrapbook Store, and this weekend, we held a FUN On-line Virtual Crop on Facebook  - filled with lots of challenges!

I was asked to create a challenge and do a Facebook Live video, showing some fun techniques - and I'll post a link below.

I showed to "water distress," how to mix patterns from different manufacturers, how to Gut your paper, and create a 3D pocket to tuck a journaling card in.

Here is the finished layout:

I used a photo of my hubby and I in front of Westminster Abbey, while on our first trip to London, in October 2018.

This is the journaling tag ( front ) and you can also the arrows pointing to the little star where I marked London on the map!

Here is the back of the journaling tag that I tucked behind the photo. You can also see the feathery edges created by using the water distressing technique to tear the edges.

I love this cluster of embellishments!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks to all who attended my Facebook Live!  I hope I've inspired you to try these techniques and play along with the My Little Scrapbook Store's May On-line Crop!  If you weren't able to watch me "live" - here is the link for the video that was recorded -

https://www.facebook.com/sherri.deknightcaramico/videos/10221523441302806/

Thanks so much for stopping by - 

For more layouts that I used the "water distressing" technique on - 

CLICK HERE!

Items used:

PhotoPlay - Boarding Pass Collection - Ephemera Die Cuts, 12x12 Papers - Jet Set and Fly with Me

Echo Park - Go See Explore Collection - 12x12 Paper - A view of the World, Enamel Shapes, Chipboard Stickers

Simple Stories - Urban Traveler -12x12 Papers - Quote and Photo Mat, Chevron

Shimelle Puffy Heart stickers

Enamel Dots - CartaBella Floral and Pebbles

Ranger Distress Stains - Barn Door, Picket Fence, Peeled Paint, Faded Jeans

Twine and Flair

Simple Stories Green Thickers

Happy Halloween!!

Hi Everyone -  Tonight is "Goosey Night" here in my little neck of Northern NJ. I don't know many places around the country/world that call it that. Some say "Cabbage Night" or "Mischief Night" -but it is Goosey Night where I live!


Since tomorrow is Halloween - I want to share a "SPOOKY" kind of layout I made for a class I taught at a FUN scrap weekend, last week.  I will also be teaching the Water Distress/Tearing Technique at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's's weekend event THIS weekend - and they will have KITS for sale at the event - and ON LINE - while supplies last!!!

I JUST LOVE Graphic 45's SteamPunk Spells, and I think the Water Distress/Tearing Technique helps to make this layout and the colors of the papers POP!

I also used Punchinella, Ranger Distress Stains, Feathers, and Chipboard Gears which I made SPARKLE with  Zig's Wink of Stella Brush Glitter in Clear - this stuff is SO HOT!!  LUV IT!!

I hope you like it!  Call the store 201-818-7060 if you want a KIT  $25.00 +shipping - while they last!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!


Thanks for stopping by!
((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Oct 26th Steampunk Spells 2 page Layout Class - New Windsor, NY

Hi Everyone!   I will have the opportunity to attend a CROP in New Windsor, NY, for the first time, with a new bunch of ladies next month ( Oct 26-27,) and have been asked to be a guest designer / teacher while there!!  I am very excited to meet this group, and to be teaching this class!!

It will feature Graphic 45's HOT NEW "Steampunk Spells" Collection, (just in time for Halloween)  and it will be filled with lots of FUN techniques! This 2 page layout (SNEAK PEEK below,) also features, Flowers, Feathers, Gears, Gems, Punchinella, even a Spider and a Metal Key!!
  
Students will learn: Water Distressing, Paper Tearing, Edge Distressing (with Ranger's Distress Stains,) Stamping, paper layering, and how to get the most out of your patterned papers. All techniques that you can use over and over on future projects too!
 
Class / Kits are LIMITED to 12 - Many components will be pre-cut. Complete Instructions will be included! 
  

I LOVE the colors in this G45 paper line and I'm happy with how this 2 page layout turned out!

If you are in the area, and are interested in attending - you do not need to attend the crop.  Just contact the organizer through the Meet Up Link to see if seating is still available.

PS - If any of you are attending Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's November 1-3rd Weekend Crop - I will be teaching this class there too!

Thanks for stopping by!
~ Sherri

Sometimes Water does go well with Paper....

Hi Everyone!

Here is a cool ( and wet!) technique that I shared over on the Scrap-a-Doodle Doo Blog this week ~ EDGE DISTRESSING with WATER.

** If you are not a "follower" of "THE DOO" Blog - be sure to become while while you are there.  The other DT Members and I take turns posting projects, tips and scrappy info every week! **

On to the technique......

 

This is a fun way to "cut out" sections, or just to "cut" edges of your paper, giving a textured/tattered look that you can keep white, or add ink to

 ( either chalk, ink pad, or my newest favorite "must have" Ranger Distress Stains!)

This look works great on grungy projects, as well as for a shabby chic look, and it is even a great way to add or soften lines on a layout that is full of straight edges, and will add a little texture/interest.

Here is what you will need :

•A piece of scrapbook paper

•A few Q-tips

•Water

•Some kind of ink - (chalk, stain, pad - if desired)

First - decide where you want to "tear" you paper. My best suggestion here would be to follow the pattern or design of the paper. You can even draw a line with a pencil to help you "stay on track."

 

After you determine the "Where?" - next is the "How?"



Wet a Q-Tip with water and begin to follow the "line" while pressing and rubbing - no need to be too gentle here - you want that water to soak in and saturate the paper. Start out small - only about a 3" - 4" section at a time - keep wetting and rubbing.

You will begin to see the paper turn white - as the color/design is rubbed away. (You do not need to rub right through the paper.) When you see white - try to poke your finger through and tear gently along the line you've created. If it does not tear easily - add more water and continue rubbing. As soon as you have that section torn, move on to the next 3"- 4" and continue until tearing has been complete.



Here you can see how I am following along the design to make the tear, and where the black paper is turning white and almost ready to tear.

 

I wanted to make a "frame" for this layout, so I created my own line above the design. Here you can see how the top layer has been rubbed away, just before I am ready to tear it.



For added interest, after the paper has been torn, you can fold back the wet edge to give it a "framed" look too.



Here you can see the frame that was created with the textured, water distress opening.  The edges were inked with Ranger Distress Stain and really make it "POP" I think - don't you?

Here is the finished Layout.


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You can also just "open" up the paper and not fold it back too. Here is an example of that -

First I rubbed the Q-Tip around the outline of the Leopard on the COOL BoBunny Zoology Paper,

 Then I continued on, to "cut" out the center of the paper, to make a frame.

(TIP - you can then use that center piece to make mats or embellishments
ie: the 2 flowers in the layout below! )

As you can see, I inked the edges of the inside and outside of my Leopard Frame to make it POP off the page -( LOVE that Ranger Distress Stain !!) - this happens to be Spiced Marmalade. Oh - and I painted the Leopard with Ranger Distress Stain and sprayed him with Studio Calico's Mister Huey's GOLD Color Mist -one of my new FAVORITE FINDS! I think it makes him look really WILD - don't you!! ROAR!!

For more samples of Water Distressing - Click here to see all of them listed on my BLOG

Thanks for stopping by -
Now GO and GET SCRAPPY ~ CREATE SOMETHING!!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri
 









Wild Adventure - RE-DOO!!

WILD ADVENTURE - RE-DOO!

My Class was SO MUCH FUN last night

(Thursday Night, APRIL 12th, 2012)

 at SCRAP-A-DOODLE DOO

that...

We've decided to have a "RE-DOO!" 

at Next Weekend's 

Scrap-a-Doodle Doo

LUAU Themed WEEKEND CROP!

I will be offering this same class to the 60+ attendees at the weekend event on 
Saturday, APRIL 21st -  
at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Suffern, NY
at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

BUT SEATING IS LIMITED to 12 Students - so be sure to sign up for the class at the SIGN IN DESK when you check in!  OR - you can EMAIL ME at shercara@aol.com to reserve your seat or kit before they are all gone!

( KITS will be available at the event too!)

Here are the Sneak Peeks:

Yes, you will learn how to make those feather/leaf embellishments too!!

ROAR!! Isn't he sweet!

COST: $20.00 per student/kit

This 1 page layout features BoBunny's Zoology Paper line and LOTS of Fun Techniques!

Water Distressing, Paper Tearing, Layering of course!, We will use Ribbons, Distress Stains, Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze, Ranger Distress Markers, Royal Coat Dimensional Magic, and you will learn how to make those cool paper feathers, as well as the dimensional paper rolled frame.  Students can select from the following Title Options  "Life's an Adventure"  - "Roar" - " Wild Thing!" - "I'm Wild For You!"  OR - you can add your own title at a later time.

Students - please bring the following items to class:

12x12 paper Trimmer, Liquid Adhesive, Tape Runner, Small Sharp Scissors
HELMAR 3-D 1/2" ZAP DOTS, Pencil, Mini Mister

The following items will be available for you to share with others - BUT if you would like your own, These are suggested 
"Bring it or Buy it" Items:
Ranger Distress Stain - Spiced Marmalade,   Ranger Distress Stain - Peeled Paint,
 Royal Coat Dimensional Magic,  Ranger Black Soot and White Picket Fences Distress Markers- or any Fine Tip Black and White Markers.

I HOPE YOU CAN JOIN ME!
Remember - EMAIL ME to reserve your seat 
-if you are attending the crop!
SEE YOU THERE!

((Hugs)) ~ Sherri

Life's an Adventure! My Next Class at THE DOO April 12th

Hi Everyone -

Just back from a great weekend, scrapping, and laughing with friends.  It was a No Frills Get-a-Way and was nothing short of AWESOME!  Thanks to everyone who attended and helped to make it such FUN!

I got lots done this weekend - and one of the things I finished was the layout for my next class at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo!

Here is a Sneak Peek:

Okay - I have to add another one for you too!

ROAR!!

CLASS DATE:   NEXT Thursday Night, APRIL 12th, 2012

6:30pm - 8:30pm

COST: $20.00 per student/kit

at SCRAP-A-DOODLE DOO

37 C Swan Street

Ramsey, NJ

201 818 7060

YOU MUST CALL THE STORE to register for the CLASS, or for a Class Kit.

** LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS AND KITS WILL BE AVAILABLE **

This is my 2nd Class in the "HOW'd She DOO That?!" Series called:

"LOTS 'O LAYERS"

This 1 page layout will feature BoBunny Zoology Paper line and LOTS of Fun Techniques!

Water Distressing, Paper Tearing, Layering of course!, We will use Ribbons, Distress Stains, Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze, Ranger Distress Markers, Royal Coat Dimensional Magic, and you will learn how to make those cool paper feathers, as well as the dimensional paper rolled frame.  Students can select from the following Title Options  "Life's an Adventure"  - "Roar" - " Wild Thing!" - "I'm Wild For You!"  OR - you can add your own title at a later time.

Students - please bring the following items to class:

12x12 paper Trimmer, Liquid Adhesive, Tape Runner, Small Sharp Scissors
HELMAR 3-D 1/2" ZAP DOTS, Pencil, Mini Mister

The following items will be available for you to share with others - BUT if you would like your own, These are suggested "Bring it or Buy it" Items:
Ranger Distress Stain - Spiced Marmalade,   Ranger Distress Stain - Peeled Paint,
 Royal Coat Dimensional Magic,  Ranger Black Distress Marker- or any Fine Tip Black Marker,

I HOPE YOU CAN JOIN ME!

((Hugs)) ~ Sherri

Egg-citing News! I was selected by We R Memory Keepers....

To be a GUEST Designer on their Facebook PAGE!!  WOO HOO!


You can check it out HERE  <----go ahead and click! (but please come back here to see the details, tips, and my 2nd layout too!)


I am so exited to be able to share this Good News - and the 2 layouts that I created using the BRAND NEW ( and ADORABLE!) We R Memory Keepers COTTON TAIL Collection!

Just a little background about me for a minute if you don't mine....

As some of you may (or may not) know - I am a "late in life" scrapper - I didn't start scrapbooking until my children were @ 10 and 15 - and some of you also may know that I am NOT a fast scrapper.

I realized LONG AGO - that I will NEVER be "caught up" or even "up to date" in my scrapping - so I've let all of that "angst" go - and I now I just scrap to CREATE and work on what makes me Happy and feel GOOD at the time!  Whatever moves me - or mood I am to do.  To me - it is all about taking the time to honor and cherish special memories, and enjoy the creative process while doing so.  ( Okay - Okay - I do secretly envy those of you that are up to date, and have all those beautiful photos of your kids scrapped since birth - but ( deep breath inserted here) I realize that will never be me - and will move on and along with my "scrap what you feel method," and enjoy every minute of it! LOL!!)

OK - if you are still here - and reading this (THANK YOU) you are probably asking yourself "Why does she think I need to know all that - and what does it have to do with Guest Designing for We R Memory Keepers??" 

Well, you see, when Jenny from WRMK emailed me with the GOOD NEWS that I was selected to be a GUEST DESIGNER! on their Facebook page, and that she would be sending me some goodies from their new Cotton Tail Collection - I took a peek at the line and then said to myself -SOO CUTE - BUT - "YIKES !!- Easter Bunny Stuff !!" 

You see, my "Boys" are now 23 and 17 -  and I was not the most "diligent" photographer back when they were little guys and when Easter took on a bigger celebration. While I thought the Collection was beyond adorable - I wondered  "What the heck am I going to do with these papers?"

Ahhh... I guess it is a good thing that I am not an up to date scrapper - RIGHT??!!  LOL!

So, off I went to the dresser in the basement where I store my un-scrapped photos from years gone by ( I know, I know - not the best way/place to keep them -sorry! Hope I didn't make you cringe!)  and I spent a good 1-2 hrs going through them - looking for just the right photos for these BEAUTIFUL Papers!    I must say - I had the most enjoyable time doing so - and could have spent another 2 hrs down there reminiscing!   

Well, I had to go "way back in time!" to 1995 and 1996. I sincerely want to THANK We R Memory Keepers for giving me the opportunity to scrap these very special and precious photos ( and save them from their banishment in the basement LOL!!)

Here is the cool Cotton Tail Scrappy Stuff that came in the box from Jenny at We R Memory Keepers:

Isn't this collection ADORABLE!

Below is my first completed Layout that is FEATURED on their Facebook Page. I used the following papers / elements:
WRMK "Cotton Tail" ENGLISH GARDEN (diecut) on top of a page of THICKET. * I cut the center of THICKET out -and used it to STAMP the flower shapes from the acrylic stamps that were included. I cut those out and inked the edges of them.  I broke out my stash of buttons and added some of those along with some felt embellishments from Close to My Heart. (yes, I sewed the buttons on to the page - I just can't do buttons without thread)  I inked the edges of the papers with Ranger Distress Stain in Dusty Concord too. The yellow letters are foam and are from Thickers. ( The purple and white pearls on the trees are from my friend Marianne!)



 My oldest son Nick ( top left) was 7 at the time - snazzy tie and purple socks huh?!  My youngest son Jake (top right photos) was 1 1/2  that Easter -and as you can see, he was always in perpetual motion! LOL!  The bottom photo includes my Dad, and my 2 nephews too. Zachary on the far left - (the one with the big pout on his face - not sure what was the problem there!) - and the little guy is his brother Harrison.



Here you can see where I stamped different colors on the patterned paper - I love how these turned out - Since this is a "BOY" layout - I think cutting them in circles make them more "candy" like -and add a sweet touch to the layout.

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Besides not having many Easter photos - another "Challenge" I had with the items sent was this adorable EGG shaped Tag.  I really wanted to use it - BUT - I didn't find any "EGG HUNT" photos - and I wanted to use the gorgeous STRIPE on the page of EASTER BASKET too, so I had an idea!

 First - I outlined the ridge on the embossed tag, along the inner egg shape with a pencil - applying it heavy enough to transfer.

Then, I put the tag, face down, on the BACK of the EASTER BASKET paper - on top of a foam mat, and ran my embossing stylus along that indent on the back of the tag.

See how the pencil transferred perfectly to the paper, in the correct size / shape!! - Now I just had to erase the pencil from the tag, and cut out the new egg shape.

I think it was the PERFECT way to add the year to the Layout - and I "filled" the hole in the top of the tag with a stamped flower and a button!  I just LOVE how it came out!

Here is another close up of the bottom right corner, showing the stamped flowers - you can see the Distress Stain edging, and how I used HELMAR ZAPDOTS to raise up some of the elements too.

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Here is the 2nd Layout that I made with some of the Cotton Tail GOODIES!  These are photos of my youngest son Jake's 1st Easter. ( After looking at these photos, I want to know who the heck picked out that blue flowered furniture???   What was I thinking?? LOL!!)





I used BUNNY TAIL to make a frame, and put the lovely stripped EASTER BASKET paper behind it. The strip on the top is from EASTER TITLES, as are the 2 small strips with the eggs and  chicks that I cut out - along with the word EASTER from the TITLES page. I also used my We R Memory Keepers SEW EASY Tool with the ZIG ZAG attachment on this layout - it makes sewing on your layouts really "SEW EASY!" I love the look it added to this page.

Here is how I made the frame -

I took the piece of BUNNY TAIL - and ran a Q-Tip dipped in water along the inside of the design -over and over -until the paper started to wear away and the paper was easy to tear.

I then wet the paper again with the Q-Tip- (no rubbing this time) about1/4 - 1/2 inch in and along the edge - to make it workable and easy o fold back -pressing and creasing with my finger as I went along.  I hit it with my heat gun to speed up the drying process - then inked the edges with Ranger Distress Stain in Broken China ( I just lifted the fold up a little when applying, so I didn't get any on the page itself.)

I just love this framed look - the layers and textures make me very HAPPY!

Here is a close up on one of the other tag that was included. It had a place for journaling - but I had this one little and ADORABLE photo of my little cutie - so I modified the tag by using an exacto knife to cute around all but the bottom of the little bunny and glazing him with Royal Coat Dimensional Magic I also added a strip of the pink eggs and chick from the EASTER TITLES along the top too! OMG - my Jake is just so cute in this pic - he was such a HAPPY Baby!

Here is a close up of the inked edges, and you can see how I glazed these bunnies with Royal Coat Dimensional Magic too - they are just so sweet.  The shiny look around the letters and highlighting the flower and the swirls was made with a SAKURA Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen -I even made some of the eggs on the little pink strips sparkly too!

Now it is time to share an example of my favorite quote in action:
"THERE ARE NO MISTAKES IN SCRAPBOOKING - 
THEY ARE ONLY OPPORTUNITIES!"

Here is a photo of the original journaling in the top left corner.  Well, when I showed my finished layout to my son Jake, he said "Mom - those pictures are from 1995."  UT-OH - he was right! - Jake was born in September of 1994 - so his 1st Easter would have been 1995!!!  NOW WHAT?!  I wrote that with a Sharpie!!!

WHAT AM I GOING TO DO NOW? - I thought!!!!!  UGHH!!

So - I started looking through my scraps and elements that I had left and found this cute little piece from that great TITLE page - I cut it to size - add the the CORRECT year - and VOILA! a few pop dots and problem solved!

Well - if you have made it this far - and stuck with me to the end of this post - I truly THANK YOU - for your time and attention!  I hope some of my techniques - even my mistakes - have inspired you!


Have a wonderful weekend!  I hope it is a CRAFTY one!


((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Lots 'O Layer's Class at Candyland Crop 1/28/12

Here is a SNEAK PEEK of the 1 page Layout I will be teaching at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's CANDYLAND Weekend Crop - January 27th - 29th!   ( We are already "counting the sleeps" until this FUN CREATIVE Weekend with lots of good friends arrives!  Check out and LIKE their Facebook PAGE!)

The paper featured is from Webster's Pages Ladies and Gents Collection.

I will be teaching Water Distressing, along with a 3D Picture Frame Technique.  We will use Tim Holtz Distress Stains, My Mind's Eye Pearls, and YES those are Peacock Feathers!

Cost: $15.00 per person - LIMIT to 12 Seats  ( Actual time / date during the weekend TBA - and Sign up sheet will be at the Crop)

Suggested Photo size is @ 4" x 4"

Bring to Class:   12 x 12" Paper Trimmer, PENCIL, small sharp scissors, THICK 1/2" Helmar Zap Dots (suggested) or any foam dots, Liquid Adhesive ( Helmar 450 Quick Dry suggested) Tape Runner.

The following items are "BRING IT OR BUY IT"  - I will have (1) of each of these consumable supplies to share with the group.  IF you would like your own to work with at your own pace in the class, (and to add to your "scrap stash")  PLEASE be sure to ORDER YOURS from THE DOO - ASAP - at 201 818 7060, and they will have the item at the time of your class.

Tim Holtz DISTRESS STAIN - in Shabby Shutters and Peeled Paint

Okay - Okay - I made you wait long enough - here you go!  ( I hope you can join me!)

Let me know what you think!

THANKS ~ Sherri

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Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's Jan MEGA KOTM will release on the 14th!

Hello everyone!

I just HAVE to share a few Sneak Peeks with you!

I just got finished designing the January MEGA Kit of the Month for my FAVORITE Local Scrapbook Store SCRAP-A-DOODLE DOO in Ramsey, NJ, and I LOVE how it turned out!!

These Kits are FULL of coordinating products, AND come with COMPLETE instructions and color photos so you can make (2) TWO page Layouts - PLUS have LEFT-OVERS!!

The SAMPLE is in the store now - and the KIT will be RELEASED for SALE on JANUARY 14th!

PLEASE NOTE  - these kits are LIMITED in number - so if you want one - call the store to order yours ASAP  201-818-7060!  ( YES THEY SHIP THEM TOO!)

This months MEGA Kit features BoBunny's HOT NEW "Enchanted" Collection and Tim Holtz Distress Stain!

Here is a "SNEAK" of the "INGREDIENTS"

I've also included instructions on how to - Water Distress / Tear your paper, Edge Distress with Distress Stains, and PAINT your layout with Distress Stains too!   ( There is even a little tip on what you can do with Baby Powder too!)

Here are a few more "SNEAKS"

Water Distressing Technique

I have no idea how or why this photo came up sideways - but it is a Sneak Peek after all - so use your imagination - or just tilt your head to the right! LOL!!
I think it is HOT either way!

THANKS FOR TAKING A PEEK!  Don't forget to call THE DOO - to order your KIT  201 818 7060, or get it ON LINE!  <---  just click here to contact them to order~

~ Sherri

Beautiful La Jolla

Hi Everyone - just wanted to share this layout with you.  It is my first real attempt at stitching - and it was so much FUN - I hope it inspires you to try it.  I didn't use a template or pattern - I just pre-poked holes along the swirls as evenly spaced as possible and stitched away!  Of course I couldn't "just stitch" so I added a few beads to the stitching to tie in the red of my hubby's shirt.

I am sorry, but I do not remember the name of the paper line that I used. I selected it from my "stash" as I thought the blues and browns really picked up on the beautiful colors of the rock wall and the Pacific Ocean.  This picture is from our summer vacation, when we were in beautiful La Jolla California for the day. 

I actually only used 3 pcs of paper. The swirls were cut out of the center of the blue paper you see as the beginning base.  The brown and blue pattern is paper # 2, and the word "Memories" the watch and the paper behind the chippes was from piece #3.

I used a water tearing/distressing technique to "cut out" the paper swirl designs from one piece of paper, and along the edges of the brown and blue pattern sheet too.  Those edges were further distressed with Vintage Photo Ranger Distress Stain ( one of my new favorite products!) 

I also wanted to show you how much fun and how versitale Dusty Attic Chippies can be -(this big one is called Foliage DA0506) -  I ran it through my CuttleBug first to give it texture. I gave it a light/thin coat of gesso then sprayed it with Patina Glimmer Mist, and added some Mermaid Glimmer Glam, along with some Waterfall Glimmer Glaze -"here and there."  To tone it all down and make it a little more rustic, I used Ranger Distress Embossing powder in Fired Brick to add some more RED to the layout.

I just LOVE the Wrought Iron Trim Chippie by The Dusty Attic too!  ( DA0547 below) I used the same technique on these 3 pcs as I did on the flourish - but I did not run it through the CuttleBug first.  I also backed all of the chippies on a light blue paper, then cut around the edges with an Exacto Knife, so that they popped and stood out a little on the busy patterned paper.  ( time consuming -but I think well worth it - don't you?!)


The paper watch in the upper right corner was covered with Royal Coat Dimensional Magic, then I bent it to make the crackles. The close up is below.

Thanks for stopping by  - I hope I inspired you! Now get out your needle and threads and have at it!! LOL!!

Happy Scrappin'

Sherri

PS - all of these products were purchased at my FAVORITE Local Scrapbook Store: Scrap-a-Doodle Doo  You can shop them on line 24/7 if you are not in the area - but PLEASE support your LOCAL SCRAPBOOK STORES!