Supplies:
Maya Road Square Banner Book
Maya Road Scallop Coaster
Maya Road Atlanta Uppercase Alphabet
Maya Road Fresh Ribbon (Candy Polka Dot)
Deja Views (my Sweet girl ~ Gingham, Paisley)
Paint Ranger (Snow Cap, Pink Sherbet)
Heidi Swapp Clear Bling Border
Tulle
Seam Binding (White)
Ballerina Cupcake Toppers
Sequin Trim
Lace
Liquid Glue
Iridescent Glitter
White Pen (Ranger)

Instructions:

1. Cover Square Banner pages (front Gingham, back Paisley), cut out slit using the back as a guide when covering the front of each page and repeat for the back using the front slit as a guide, sand edges
2. Paint Scallop Coaster pages in Snow Cap and Atlanta Uppercase Alphabet in Pink Sherbet, allow to dry, Using a crop-a-dile punch a hole in each corner scallop
3. Using a paint brush cover painted Scallop Coaster pages with liquid glue, while the glue is still wet completely cover with iridescent glitter, tap off excess, allow to dry
4. Using the end of a paint brush randomly apply glue dots, while glue is wet apply iridescent glitter, tap off excess, allow to dry
5. Using a white pen outline each glitter polka dot
6. Adhere Scallop Coasters to the center of each Square Banner page
7. Adhere Atlanta Uppercase Alphabet to the center of each Scallop Coaster
8. Thread Tulle through each Square Banner page, tie a Tulle Bow at each end
9. Double Knot Tulle in between every other page, double knot Maya Road Candy Polka Dot ribbon in between each Tulle Double Knot
10. Adhere White Seam Binding Bow onto each Tulle Double Knot, adhere Ballerina Cupcake Topper in center of White Seam Binding Bow
11. Adhere Heidi Swapp Clear Bling Border to the top (in between slits) of each Square Banner page
12. Adhere Lace to the top bottom section of each Square Banner page, adhere Sequin Trim to the top edge of Lace just applied to Square Banner pages

Now it is ready to hang for the “Birthday Girl” to enjoy. This will also make a cute mini album after the party is over. All you need to do is remove each page from the tulle, place photos of the birthday girl and her guests on the back (upside down from the front so when you flip up the page the photo views correctly) of each page, place the pages on the binder rings, tie tulle bows on them and there you go… a beautiful memento to reflect on in the years to come.

This project is so fun and is a total scraplift from Rachel Ludwig. When I saw her layout in the creating garden at 2Peas I knew I had to make one for my niece Madelyn. Rachel created hers using BasicGrey mini monograms. I created mine using Maya Road chipboard letters and hearts.

I love using crackling medium on chipboard and think it gave the piece a really nice shabby chic feel which is how Madelyn and soon to be Isabella Kate’s room is decorated.

I then added some Making Memories glitter glaze to give some added sparkle. The crown on Madelyn’s head is one of the new items from Heidi Swapp. If you like bling you like Heidi Swapp. I think the crown fits perfectly on Madelyn’s cute little head.

I’m presently working on a few projects that I cannot share. You will have to wait until they show up in a magazine or two. I do have a few challenges for Maya Road to complete. The Cocoa Daisy April kit will soon be on sale. I know you will want to see what Mou has created. She is our guest designer. I will be able to show you my layouts from the April kit in just a few days. So until then… happy creating and remember always savor the creative process.

I created this mini album for my daughter Ansley. I just cannot believe she is turning 13 in a few months. I used all Junkitz paperz, buttonz and ribbonz. The chipboard letters are Heidi Swapp. I put stickles (Star Dust) on top of them to add just a bit of sparkle. I think it was a perfect accent.

I used lots of scenic route on this page as well as Heidi Swapp ghost letters and MM ledger paper. I’m really lovin’ the ledger paper right now.

Lots of Heidi Swapp used here photo corners, mask, fuzzy rub ons, ghost and chipboard letters, MM paints, Scenic Route papers, buttons, ribbon and rhinestones. All the photos were taken by Ansley and her friend. I think it is fun to see what kids do with a camera. Read the rest of this entry »

Here is a flipbook I created out of chipboard of my youngest daughter.Each page has a different butterfly and Heidi Swapp ghost flowers on it. All papers are from the SEI Winnies Walls line.
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