Creating your own Backgrounds

Hello All

I found a few layouts I haven't shared yet! This one I used a white base and had much fun creating my own background. I used stamping, mists sprays, washi tape and tissue paper.

Do you like to create your own background? What techniques do you use?

The star frame is from Fancy Pants, I stamped on it and drew the black border. The cork arrows and gold stars are from Studio Calico. The title I cut out on my Silhouette Cameo.

 Close up/Details

Over the last few weeks at work we have been working with templates to print your Instagram pics into poster or canvas. This is a sample of one we were proofing. These are my Instagram pics from 2012. I absolutely love it! I will share a better pic real soon when it is on the wall!

If you would like more details or would love a poster or canvas done please contact Nathan at:

Custom Photo Imaging

General Enquiries - info@customphoto.com.au

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Professional Photographer Enquires - trade@customphoto.com.au

Office Phone: (08) 9592 1435

Office Fax: (08) 9527 1612

Postal: P.O. Box 2137, Rockingham DC, W.A. 6967

Office Location: Unit 5 / 7 Cessnock Way, Rockingham, WA, 6168

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Treesa x

Watercolour and Chevron

Hello Everyone

These are two of my favorite things at the moment. Chevron pattern and watercolour! In this layout I have used a crafters workshop template to create the Chevron Pattern. I played around with mixing my watercolours and I just made sure my brush was not to wet to avoid too much bleeding under the template. I didn't want it to be perfect either.

 I then outlined the pattern using a charcoal pencil. I also flicked some watercolours on my page. Oh and I painted my mini peg with watercolour! I just love these colours and these new papers from Carte Bella -Hello Again range.

I used these large alpha from Amy Tangerine as my title and my title is also my journalling and sums up how I feel when I look at this photo of my sweet girl and I.

 Close/up detail

I am now keen to try more templates with my watercolours!

We have a busy but fun weekend with my daughters Ballet concert tomorrow!
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Have a great weekend :-)

Using the Silhouette Cameo for Titles

There are many exciting ways you can use your silhouette cameo to create titles for layouts. In these layouts I have tried two different ways.

The first layout I have used a cut file downloaded from the silhouette online store. I have made it to the size I like and then cut it on this red patterned paper. Very easy and effective! 

SIMPLY ADORE YOU

 papers and stamps from Studio Calico

 close up/details

This next layout I used a font I liked and typed up this saying as my title using the silhouette studio software. I then cut it out of my background paper to have the negative  I then put a plain paper behind the negative to make the letters stand out. Also simple but very effective!

papers Amy Tangerine, embellishments Studio Calico

close ups/details

So how do you cut titles for your layouts? Please share with me your favorites!

Thanks for taking the time to pop by my blog

Have a great weekend!

Treesa :-)

hello....project life

HELLO

yes I am still doing Project Life! I have been slack in sharing my scrapbooking as usual! but busy enjoying life! I love the concept of project life - documenting the everyday. Keeping memories of our everyday life and moments. 

Here are some close up's and details...

I am such a fan of Studio Calico products so I was super excited to join their subscription club! They have Project Life Kits, Scrapbook Kits, card kits and lots of add on kits. For the last 3 month I have been receiving the Studio Calico Project Life Kit. They are FULL of goodies! The quality of the 3x4 and 6x4 cards is just fantastic. This weeks project life was created with some of my SC Project Life Kit. 

Here are some close ups and details....

Enjoy the rest of your week

Thanks for taking the time to pop by my blog!

Treesa :-)

My new love......Silhouette Cameo

Hi all!

I'm EXCITED.....

Yes I have finally got a silhouette cameo! I have been drooling over them for ages. My awesome hubby bought it for my wedding anniversary present. We celebrate our 17th on Sunday!

(excuse the poor pics they are from my phone.)

 For those in Australia who would love a Silhouette or the accessories they are available through Scrappy Go Lucky Australia.

It comes with a instructional DVD and there is many you tube videos on how to use this amazing machine. So I have been learning how to use it and having a play..... here are some pics of what I have been doing.

I Made some embellishments for project life and a bookmark for Lachlan.

I made these Labels using the print and cut feature. 

Here is a sneak of Project Life week two and three. Will share full pics soon.

I  am also trying to get my desk organised better to suit project Life. My wonderful handy hubby has made me two boxes for my desk with compartments for all my PL goodies. I still have to paint them but I was just trying it out. Perfect for my 3x4 and 6x4 cards, stamps, washi tape and stickers. Can you spot my new roller stamps from Glitz??! I cant wait to use them!

Thats all for now, thanks for visiting my blog.

Enjoy your week

Treesa :-)