Stamperia "Around the World" Getting Around Layout ~ FotoBella DT

     As soon as I saw Stamperia's Around the World collection from FotoBella.com, I instantly knew I was going to scrap this old family photo that dates back to 1915. Not only does the background paper match the color and texture of the bricks in the photo, but even the style of bikes match perfectly.

     Other than the postcard that I cut right below the photo, inking the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink, the rest of the papers from the 12 X 12 Paper Pad were torn, including the black cardstock matting the photo. Then I used my finger to apply Prima Marketing's Metallique Wax (Rich Copper) to the edges.

     I also used the Wax the cover the black alpha stickers that I had stashed away for YEARS now, in my title and for the date, machine stitching the zigzag underneath.

     And finally, I used the Wax over Prima Marketing's Heavy Black Gesso that I applied to the Bicycle Stencil.

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Graphic 45 Gilded Lily Layout ~ FotoBella DT

     I'm back with another layout using the gorgeous Graphic 45 Gilded Lily I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella! I really wanted to showcase the chandelier stamp, so I went with this old photo of my husbands grandparents out to dinner.

     I created a wall of "wallpapers" and "moldings" with my papers, and embossed the "chair rail" using the Gilded Lily 1 Cling Stamp.  For the lower part of the wall, I used the 6 X 6 Patterns and Solids. I sprayed the upper part with mists, stamped and embossed the chandelier using the Gilded Lily 2 Cling Stamp, and added Scattered Straw Distress Ink to make it glow. I also added little light bulbs to it with Stickles (Cotton Candy Pink).

     Since this is for an album for my sister-in-law, I made a pocket for extra photos by backing the photo with kraft cardstock, and hand-stitching around it with a cream and gold thread, for the twist for this month's Sewing Challenge that I host at Scrapbook.com. I made the flap from a piece from the Tags and Pockets, using Distress Ink (Tattered Rose) around the edges. 

     I started my titlework by layering some of the Ephemera Cards along the left. I spelled "OUT TO"  with the Stickers, and stamped "EAT" onto a piece of Journaling Chipboard, adding the sheer gold ribbon from my own stash. Then I added the little spoon, which is my favorite piece, from the Vintage Charms that have been hand selected exclusively by FotoBella. 

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G45 Tres Chic Layout ~ FotoBella DT

     Hello and welcome to my blog! I used the gorgeous Graphic 45 Gilded Lily I Want It All Bundle on this layout that I scrapped of my husband's late grandmother!

     I took inspiration from the Vintage Charms, that have been hand selected exclusively by FotoBella. I decided to turn my charm into a vase, by adding some fussy cut flowers to it, and the pink lily that I had in my stash. I layered a couple of Ephemera Cards behind it, along with the paper strip that I backed with some lace, also from my own stash, dyed with some mists.

       I used Lindy's Stamp Gang Embossing Powder (Twilight Bronze Slate) on some of the paper edges, Journaling Chipboard pieces, and stamping that I did with the Gilded Lily 1 and Gilded Lily 2 Cling Stamps. I used some more lace above the photo, creating a valance with the striped paper by stamping the floral border, cutting scallops around it, and inking the edges with Distress Ink (Tattered Rose).  Gold thread in my sewing machine added that final touch of elegance! 

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