August CLUB Scrappit Newsletter
Volume 3 Issue 8
We have another gorgeous selection of products in our August Club Scrappit that is sure to tempt your tastebuds!
This month we feature Allison Ellis Design and their stunning Garden Party ranges - Gorgeous, Divine & Adorable! Along with various printed pattern papers, you'll also receive the matching Alpha & Words printed sheets from each of the ranges. Of course you'll also receive a lovely selection of co-ordinating Bazzill, some blossoms & some gorgeous bling to add that little bit extra to your papercraft projects!
Once again, whether you are making Scrapbooking pages, Greeting cards or other off-the-page items, you'll be sure to find plenty again in this months CLUB Scrappit to keep you busy for some time!
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Let's start with some inspiration from the Gorgeous range!
 
Created by Shirley Fyfe
SHIRLEY's TIP: When you go to adhere pattern paper flowers you have hand-cut out, try using some 3-dimensional foam (ie. Magic Mount) behind some of the petals, whilst sticking others flat onto your background. By doing this, you will create more visual dimension on your page!
 
Created by Sharon Jeffs
SHARON's TIP: Try cutting away some of a patterned paper to create a lace effect on your page.
 
Created by Shirley Fyfe
SHIRLEY's TIP: Sometimes, all you need of a striking & bold pattern paper is just a strip of it. Notice how I have just added a strip of the black floral paper along the bottom of my page, but it compliments the bold title perfectly!
 
Created by Sharon Jeffs
SHARON's TIP: Papers with the alphabet don't have to be used only for making titles - they also make very effective backgrounds
 
Created by Shirley Fyfe
SHIRLEY's TIP: Many bold pattern papers are just perfect for making personalised gift bags! Once I had cut out and assembled my bag, I simply added a little left-over ribbon and bead trim to this one!
  
Created by Sharon Jeffs
SHARON'S TIP: This is actually an artists model but I thought it would be a wonderful ornament for my scrap room after some decoration.
QUOTE
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~
Now let's take a look at some inspiration from the Divine range!
 
Created by Sharon Jeffs
SHARON's TIP: I like the idea of filling up my backgound with journalling but I don't write in terribly straight lines - my solution was to not even try!! Instead I drew in wavy lines to journal along and simply filled in blank spaces with doodles.
 
Created by Shirley Fyfe
SHIRLEY's TIP: Inticate floral designs cut from pattern paper can look stunning but sticking them down can be a pain! I usually work out the placement of my hand-cut piece and stick one flower in place. Then I work my way slowly along the length of the floral design, sticking one section at a time. Doing it this way, ensures that the design is placed exactly where you want it to be AND that you don't end up with glue in places you don't want it!
 
Created by Sharon Jeffs
SHARON's TIP: Use up paper scraps to decorate your background, for mine I had fairly large blocks of scrap paper left over from another page that I was able to use to enhance this page.
 
Created by Shirley Fyfe
SHIRLEY's TIP: To add a decorative finish to altered spiral notebooks or albums, tie short lengths of complimentary ribbon in knots along the metal binding!
  
Created by Shirley Fyfe
SHIRLEY's TIP: I decided the pre-printed tags would be perfect labels for cute 'Pillow Bags' . . . I just cut out my shape from one of the pattern papers; then scored, decorated, folded and glued it together! So simple, but very effective! This one is filled with yummy Raspberry Licorice!
QUOTE
When one door of happiness closes, another opens - but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.
~ Helen Keller ~
And last (but certainly not least), here is some inspiration using the Adorable range!
 
Created by Sharon Jeffs
SHARON's TIP: when cutting out elements of patterned paper to border a large photo, try cutting the same shape into the photo to enhance the feel of a border.
 
Created by Shirley Fyfe
SHIRLEY's TIP: Cut the border strips apart to create individual and unique borders that can be used much like you would use ribbon on your projects. You'll see on my 'Us' album, I've also added a little blue ribbon along the length of the paper border strip for a little added visual interest!
 
Created by Sharon Jeffs
SHARON's TIP: For a different look try wrapping the title around the side of a photo. This gives the effect of a unique photo corner while providing an eye catching title that draws your eye back to the photo.
 
Created by Shirley Fyfe
SHIRLEY's TIP: Why not try turning some of the circle alphas or words into tags by simply adding an eyelet like I have done on my Matchbook Album! I've also added a little 'Magic Mount' (3-Dimensional Foam Tape) to the 'Cute' tag which results in it visually 'popping' over the top of the 'Girl' tag rather than it all appearing to be flat.
 
Created by Sharon Jeffs
SHARON's TIP: When stuck for a title try thinking of the lyrics from a favourite song - this page was inspired by the lyrics of a song written by Mika.
 
Created by Sharon Jeffs
SHARON's TIP: When faced with a heavy floral paper try cutting out some of the flowers and using them to make a trail across the page.
We hope you have enjoyed reading this month's CLUB Scrappit newsletter and we certainly welcome your feedback & suggestions. Please don't hesitate to drop me an email!
We also look forward to having you share some of your creativity in our Gallery - we would love to see how you all use the various products that Scrappit has included in this months CLUB Scrappit OR things that you have found inspiring from reading this newsletter!
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Happy Scrapping!
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