Happiness Is...a card and a layout.

Hello everyone! Julianne here today, joining you with two projects showcasing this month's theme - cards and tags. 

I decided to take a slightly different interpretation of the word "tag". Instead of creating a tag, I decided to create a layout using tags as an embellishment, and as part of the background for the layout. 

I have taken two large manilla tags, and covered them with co-ordinating paper, and used them as my frame and background for my photo. Along with lots of fussy cutting and beautiful Prima flowers, it has created a lovely soft visual effect for my layout. 

Using one of the Imaginarium Designs chipboard tags (see product list below), I have covered it with co-ordinating paper, then layered chipboard brackets, wrough iron pieces, butterflies, twine, lace, and flowers on, and around, the tag. 

I simply coated my title with Aged Gold Embossing enamel to give it an aged, romantic look. 

The Monarch Butterflies have been covered with Prima ink, then coated with Rose Embossing Enamel. I have finished them with a cut-out paper butterfly and Prima crystal, added to the centre.  

The bracket frame, wrought iron pieces, and Edward Relief corner have been coated with a metallic green Prima ink, and then softly dabbed with a Prima white ink, to soften the colour. There is a very soft shimmer to the green ink.

IMAGINARIUM DESIGNS PRODUCTS USED:

CODE: IDT0012 Brackets on Oval Frame (long)

CODE: IDDD0010 Denise's Art Deco Embellishment 1 (tiny)

CODE: IDC0009 Edward Relief Corner and 3 Edwrad Reliefs

CODE: IDS0064 Five Tags Ina A Board

CODE: IDW0083 Love, Grow, Hello

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My "Happiness Is" card was created with a friend in mind. When opened, the card will read "being your friend" to finish the phrase. 

I can't wait to give this card to my friend! After all, who wouldn't like a card with a beautiful sparkly butterfly on the front? 

The butterflies and wrought iron have been covered with Prima ink, then coated with Tattered Angels Glimmer glaze for a very subtle sparkle. 

IMAGINARIUM DESIGNS PRODUCTS USED:

CODE: IDT0031 Monarch Butterflies

CODE: IDF0013 Wrought Iron Embellishment B

CODE: IDT0031 Monarch Butterflies

CODE: IDS0080 Four Circular Doilies

Thank-you for stopping by and joining me today. I hope you are having a fabulous weekend, and we look forward to seeing you again tomorrow, for more card and tag inspiration.

Don't forget to leave a comment so that you can automatically be entered into our draw to win a fun pack of Imaginarium Designs chipboard.

If you would like to view more of my work, please visit my blog: JULES THE BLING PRINCESS

Cheers and hugs, xxx

JULES

Lazy Days

Hi There!

Shell Carman here today. I have been playing with one of the new chippies released "Moroccan 6"X6". I love this lattice style pattern. It is so versatile & will suit all types of styles & projects!

I have used the Moroccan 6"X6" to alter the Edward Relief door. I first cut the Moroccan 6"X6" to fit under the Edward Relief window. I then inked the piece with Prima Chalk Ink in Pastel Blue.

The Edward Relief window was sprayed with Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spritz in Georgia Peach. I used a Kaisercraft script stamp & randomly inked using VersaInk clear. Some bits I pressed the ink pad directly onto the chipboard. While the ink was still wet I sprinkled some American Crafts Zing embossing Powder in Blush & set it with the heat gun. I applied some Ranger Distress Crackle Paint in Rock Candy over the top for a more distressed look. In the centre of the wheel I used some Shimmerz Texturez in Sandy Stone using a small craft trowel.

 To finish off I inked an Edward Relief Tinies in Prima Chalk Ink Pastel Blue & a
touch of Shimmerz Texturez in Sandy Stone.

The Kerri flourish extra tinies were sprayed with Heidi Swap Color Shine Spritz in Chartreuse then added a few accents of Shimmerz Texturez Sandy Stone.

The tinies oval frame was sprayed with Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spritz in Chartruese with a Websters Pages Perfect Accent attached.

Imaginarium Designs Chipboard Used

Edward Relief Window IDS0037

Moroccan 6"x6" Shape IDS0066

Oval Frames IDT0002

Kerri Flourish Extra IDT0028

Edward Relief Small IDT0032

Other Products Used

My Creative Memories Limited Edition Kit

Websters Pages Plum Seed papers

Prima flower

Kaisercraft Paper Bloom Sage

Websters Pages Perfect Accent

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Craft Power Tape

American Crafts Thickers

Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spritz Georgia Peach

Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spritz Chartruese

Shimmerz Texturez Sandy Stone

Prima Chalk Ink Pastel Blue

VersaInk Clear

American Crafts Zing Embossing powder Blush

Kaisercraft Script Stamp

This next page is using a new Wrought Iron flourish. I have created a feminine page with a slightly masculine touch so the Wrought Iron flourish really suits this style

The Family Memories phrase was painted with gesso. I used a script stamp from Kaisercraft with some VersaInk in clear then sprinkled some American Crafts Zing Embossing Powder in clear. I used a heat gun to set the powder then sprayed some Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spritz in Black Velvet

The butterfly & Wrought Iron flourish were painted with Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam in Oil Slick.

Imaginarium Designs Products Used

Wrought Iron Flourish IDFL0017

Family Memories Phrase IDP0062

4 Small Butterflies IDT0014

Other Products Used

Kaisercraft Pickled Pear papers

Kaisercraft Paper Blooms Olive

Kaisercraft mini bloom Buttercream

Kaisercraft Butterfly stamp

Kaisercraft Script stamp

Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spritz Black Velvet

Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam Oil Stain

Kaisercraft Black crystal flourish

American Craft Zing Embossing Powder Clear

VersalColour Ink Black

Ranger Distress Ink Walnut Stain

Thanks for joining me today . Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win some awesome chipboard pieces!

Cheers Shell X