Hi Ladies
Thanks for all the lovely comments left on my blog
The winner for the blog candy from www.megsgarden.com is Carol West also known as craftingranny & her blog is http://craftingranny.blogspot.com/
Well done Carol - your prize is five 12x12 papers of your choice
Bye for now
Meg
12 July, 2011
04 July, 2011
Couture Collection Blog Hop 4-11 July
Hi
Come & join the Blog Hop. Starts 4 July & ends 11 July 2011.
Details are below Marie Antoinette who is Dreaming & Dancing with Denise's Couture Collection.
Denise Ann has been introducing her new Couture Collection of mini papers (Cardmakers Pack) to her lovely girls from the Magnolia Downunder Design Team & I am loving what all the girls have done. If you do too you can purchase the Couture Collection at Meg's Garden - under the Tab - What's New & Exciting/Couture Collection.
Your next hop is to Denise's Blog. Don't forget to enter for some candy - you must leave a comment at each of the blogs to be eligible for the candy at Denise's blog (winner chosen at random).
Have fun hopping & collecting some unique ideas for the papers
the blog hop order goes like this
Meg
Denise
Come & join the Blog Hop. Starts 4 July & ends 11 July 2011.
Details are below Marie Antoinette who is Dreaming & Dancing with Denise's Couture Collection.
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| Marie Antoinette |
Denise Ann has been introducing her new Couture Collection of mini papers (Cardmakers Pack) to her lovely girls from the Magnolia Downunder Design Team & I am loving what all the girls have done. If you do too you can purchase the Couture Collection at Meg's Garden - under the Tab - What's New & Exciting/Couture Collection.
Your next hop is to Denise's Blog. Don't forget to enter for some candy - you must leave a comment at each of the blogs to be eligible for the candy at Denise's blog (winner chosen at random).
Have fun hopping & collecting some unique ideas for the papers
the blog hop order goes like this
Meg
Denise
Bron
Debbie Pamment
Eulanda
Debbie Dolphin
Janiel
Fran
Jane
Karen
Louise
Have a fun week seeing what everyone else thinks
Bye for now
Meg
Debbie Pamment
Eulanda
Debbie Dolphin
Janiel
Fran
Jane
Karen
Louise
Have a fun week seeing what everyone else thinks
Bye for now
Meg
21 June, 2011
Parisian Couture Tags
Hi
This blog post was supposed to showcase a 'Birdie Accordion Book' project but I am stuck so I pushed it aside & pulled out the 2 packs of mini papers from the Couture Collection, my box of cut ribbons, packs of lace, some beads & flowers & they just came together. Hopefully the Birdie Book will follow their example.
Denise Ann, the talented designer of the Couture Collection of papers is organising a blog hop for early July so she has asked me to do some projects using the Couture range for the hop - still have to figure out how to set up the hop on my blog but decided to get the projects done & then figure out the rest. Will advise the details of the blog hop.
Tag #1 is using an XL manila tag covered with 1 of the papers from Couture Pack #107 - the paper is called 'Elegance'. Pink organza & satin ribbons are tied in bows on the main tag, just the pink satin tied in a bow & accented with a beautiful pink bead on the small tag. The small tag is made by adding a punched tag of a corset (paper from Couture pack #108) mounted on black cardstock. I really wanted this tag to stand out & not blend into the main tag. Both tags had black scallop German scrap attached to the bottoms of the tags - the German scrap was lightly sanded & then distressed with Frayed Burlap - this gives it a beautiful vintage look. The main tag was then finished by adding some lace to the bottom, a flat velvet rose & a green leaf.
Hint: If your velvet flowers & leaves are looking a trifle limp, steam them lightly from the kettle spout & mould into shape.
Tag #2: An XL manila tag was covered with paper from Couture pack #108 - the paper is called 'Satin & Flowers' (save all scraps for making mini tags etc). A light coffee coloured ribbon , a bow of pearls & an ivory apple blossom flower were added to the top & a strip of lace, more ribbon & a green heart bead to the bottom.
2 smaller tags were created by punching out from Couture paper #107 pack. These were mounted on apricot cardstock tags. All tags & papers were distressed with Frayed Burlap - including the edges of the apple blossom flower. Another element was added by cutting out the Eau de Cologne label.
I had started with 3 small tags but it was too busy.
Tag #3: I rarely work with greens so I decided to push my limits & create a green tag. This particular paper is really elegant - it is called 'Embossed Silk & Satin'. A smaller tag was created by punching a tag shape from a green Couture paper & mounted on sage green cardstock. All papers were distressed with Frayed Burlap.
When it came to ribbons, I was in trouble. The green ribbons I had were totally the wrong shade. I had some of the black German Scrap used on Tag #1 next to this tag - absolutely perfect as an accompaniment to the Tag. Some of the German scrap was cut to fit, sanded & then distressed.
Black organza ribbon was tied in a bow on the main tag & then as a knot for the small tag; olive green satin ribbon was added to both the black organza ribbons & also as a strip on the top of the German scrap. Green pearls & a gilt butterfly charm completed the small tag. A beautiful green bead was added to the black organza bow & a black butterfly laser cut was folded & them glued to create a 3D effect
This blog post was supposed to showcase a 'Birdie Accordion Book' project but I am stuck so I pushed it aside & pulled out the 2 packs of mini papers from the Couture Collection, my box of cut ribbons, packs of lace, some beads & flowers & they just came together. Hopefully the Birdie Book will follow their example.
Denise Ann, the talented designer of the Couture Collection of papers is organising a blog hop for early July so she has asked me to do some projects using the Couture range for the hop - still have to figure out how to set up the hop on my blog but decided to get the projects done & then figure out the rest. Will advise the details of the blog hop.
Tag #1 is using an XL manila tag covered with 1 of the papers from Couture Pack #107 - the paper is called 'Elegance'. Pink organza & satin ribbons are tied in bows on the main tag, just the pink satin tied in a bow & accented with a beautiful pink bead on the small tag. The small tag is made by adding a punched tag of a corset (paper from Couture pack #108) mounted on black cardstock. I really wanted this tag to stand out & not blend into the main tag. Both tags had black scallop German scrap attached to the bottoms of the tags - the German scrap was lightly sanded & then distressed with Frayed Burlap - this gives it a beautiful vintage look. The main tag was then finished by adding some lace to the bottom, a flat velvet rose & a green leaf.
Hint: If your velvet flowers & leaves are looking a trifle limp, steam them lightly from the kettle spout & mould into shape.
Tag #2: An XL manila tag was covered with paper from Couture pack #108 - the paper is called 'Satin & Flowers' (save all scraps for making mini tags etc). A light coffee coloured ribbon , a bow of pearls & an ivory apple blossom flower were added to the top & a strip of lace, more ribbon & a green heart bead to the bottom.
2 smaller tags were created by punching out from Couture paper #107 pack. These were mounted on apricot cardstock tags. All tags & papers were distressed with Frayed Burlap - including the edges of the apple blossom flower. Another element was added by cutting out the Eau de Cologne label.
I had started with 3 small tags but it was too busy.
Tag #3: I rarely work with greens so I decided to push my limits & create a green tag. This particular paper is really elegant - it is called 'Embossed Silk & Satin'. A smaller tag was created by punching a tag shape from a green Couture paper & mounted on sage green cardstock. All papers were distressed with Frayed Burlap.
When it came to ribbons, I was in trouble. The green ribbons I had were totally the wrong shade. I had some of the black German Scrap used on Tag #1 next to this tag - absolutely perfect as an accompaniment to the Tag. Some of the German scrap was cut to fit, sanded & then distressed.
Black organza ribbon was tied in a bow on the main tag & then as a knot for the small tag; olive green satin ribbon was added to both the black organza ribbons & also as a strip on the top of the German scrap. Green pearls & a gilt butterfly charm completed the small tag. A beautiful green bead was added to the black organza bow & a black butterfly laser cut was folded & them glued to create a 3D effect
Three gorgeous tags completed. The same designs could very easily be used on a card (continue with more tags on the inside of the card or even in a pocket with words), on a scrapbook page with a photo & journaling & would be totally fabulous on a small canvas as an Off the Page Project - the designs are not limited. Maybe I should do a Birdie OTP project instead of the accordion book. I have some small canvases in my stash.
Hope you enjoy these 3 Tags
Bye for now
Meg
05 June, 2011
The Couture Collection
Hi
I am loving this new collection from Denise Ann.
Decided to do the same design for:
I am loving this new collection from Denise Ann.
Decided to do the same design for:
- vintage card
- scrapbook page
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| Diana & Meg - sisters |
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| Love in the Garden |
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| close up of embellishment |
I think this is my favourite paper in the collection - it is called 'Chic Couture Flourish' & is the most beautiful pale pink. Should have added some lace but I am happy with the pearls, a Pin of Jewels, 3 open paper flowers & 2 paper green leaves. The distress ink is Tattered Rose. I have cut around the flourish in the left corner in order to tuck in the foam mounted pics.
The top photo is of my sister Diana & me as young girls (I am on the right). My grandmother was an accomplished seamstress so we always had the most beautiful dresses.
This is my second favourite - at least it is today - my favourites change a lot. Not sure why - maybe the weather, colour of the sky & clouds .....
This paper is called 'Silk Evening Toilette, by Mme Fladry, rue Richter, Paris'. It is so fabulous to know the designer of the dress - it was taken from an Edwardian & Victorian Fashion Book that had pics from the original Paris fashions - such a beautiful book.
This lady looks as though she is dreaming so I chose the word 'dream' as part of the embellishing of the paper (she is not dreaming but is showing the elegant detail on the back of her dress) . The top pic is using an organza flower lace with a diamante in dark brown & moccha tonings with a Pin of Jewels.
This paper is embellished again with 'Dream', a pin of jewels, pearls, green paper leaves & an open paper rose with distressed edges in Frayed Burlap.
I am now off to try for some more projects
Bye for now
Meg
The top photo is of my sister Diana & me as young girls (I am on the right). My grandmother was an accomplished seamstress so we always had the most beautiful dresses.
This is my second favourite - at least it is today - my favourites change a lot. Not sure why - maybe the weather, colour of the sky & clouds .....
This paper is called 'Silk Evening Toilette, by Mme Fladry, rue Richter, Paris'. It is so fabulous to know the designer of the dress - it was taken from an Edwardian & Victorian Fashion Book that had pics from the original Paris fashions - such a beautiful book.
This lady looks as though she is dreaming so I chose the word 'dream' as part of the embellishing of the paper (she is not dreaming but is showing the elegant detail on the back of her dress) . The top pic is using an organza flower lace with a diamante in dark brown & moccha tonings with a Pin of Jewels.
This paper is embellished again with 'Dream', a pin of jewels, pearls, green paper leaves & an open paper rose with distressed edges in Frayed Burlap.
I am now off to try for some more projects
Bye for now
Meg
19 May, 2011
Listen to your Heart
Hi
It is now available by email info@megsgarden.com
Just request & it will be attached to your email & returned to you
Bye
Meg
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| Listen to your Heart |
Just request & it will be attached to your email & returned to you
Bye
Meg
18 May, 2011
Journal Tags
Hi
Have been neglecting the blog this month - not good at all. My only excuse is that I have been busy loading all of Denise Ann's fabulous new Couture Collection of papers onto the websites - there are 12 papers in shades of pinks, apricots & greens along with 2 cardmakers packs. The papers are at the printer & I am hoping they will be ready by the weekend so that I can play.
There are also 2 other new Cardmakers packs - The Ann Rose & The French Bird Houses.
Pic #1 shows a manila tag used on a pale pink cardstock background with an overlay of 1 of the papers from the French Garden papers & a 'remember tag'. The manila tag is embellished with lace, pearls, ribbons & an open pink & white paper flower. The remember tag is distressed & embellished with 1 of the images from the Fairyland paper; a pin of jewels is added with a pink tassel & ribbon as well as a bottle (size#1) with glitter to represent the magical fairy dust. Distress ink used Victorian Velvet.
There are several sizes & shapes in the glass bottle collection on the web site under the category 'Embellish It!'. There make an unique embellishment - add sand, gold flitter, a rolled message, a lock of hair & more ....
Pic #2 shows a manila tag distressed with Frayed Burlap, embellished with ribbons, an off white open paper rose & 2 copper leaves - both of these also distressed with frayed burlap. A pin of jewels is added to the 'Discover tag' which is lightly distressed & is mounted on a scrap of matching paper. The phrase of 'Live in the Moment' is torn & distressed & a clock charm added to finish the project.
Pic #3 uses lilac cardstock with a piece of the Garden of Blue Flowers embellished with double sided lavender ribbon & pearls with an open lavender & cream open flower rose. The Love tag is emebellished with 1 of the images from ATC#035 Vintage French Couples. Distress ink is lavender.
All elements in the above pics are foam mounted.
The next projects will be using the new Couture Collection
Bye for now
Meg
Have been neglecting the blog this month - not good at all. My only excuse is that I have been busy loading all of Denise Ann's fabulous new Couture Collection of papers onto the websites - there are 12 papers in shades of pinks, apricots & greens along with 2 cardmakers packs. The papers are at the printer & I am hoping they will be ready by the weekend so that I can play.
There are also 2 other new Cardmakers packs - The Ann Rose & The French Bird Houses.
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| Remember the Magical Fairy Dust |
There are several sizes & shapes in the glass bottle collection on the web site under the category 'Embellish It!'. There make an unique embellishment - add sand, gold flitter, a rolled message, a lock of hair & more ....
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| Discover |
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| Listen to your Heart |
All elements in the above pics are foam mounted.
The next projects will be using the new Couture Collection
Bye for now
Meg
09 May, 2011
Working with the Journal Tags
Hi
As promised, some ideas for the Journal Tags:
For the first 2 pics, I printed the file using A5 print size - this allows the tag to be an embellishment rather than a feature in the project. Both pics #1 & #2 are using the same 'Remember' tag - it has been mounted on Lilac cardstock & distressed with Milled Lavender & a touch of some Frayed Burlap to add depth. The Garden of Blue Flowers Paper Collection has been used for both. These pics show that the Tags can be used for a card or on a scrapbook page with a photograph.
The third pic shows 1 of the tags being used at A4 print size. The background paper is a Travel/Memories paper in a beautiful blue. Further embellishments could be added. This time the tag is not mounted but is simply distressed with Frayed Burlap - you could even print the tags onto your colour choice of cardstock. All elements in the 3 pics are foam mounted.
These 2 pics are sneak peaks at Denise Ann's new paper collection
As promised, some ideas for the Journal Tags:
For the first 2 pics, I printed the file using A5 print size - this allows the tag to be an embellishment rather than a feature in the project. Both pics #1 & #2 are using the same 'Remember' tag - it has been mounted on Lilac cardstock & distressed with Milled Lavender & a touch of some Frayed Burlap to add depth. The Garden of Blue Flowers Paper Collection has been used for both. These pics show that the Tags can be used for a card or on a scrapbook page with a photograph.
The third pic shows 1 of the tags being used at A4 print size. The background paper is a Travel/Memories paper in a beautiful blue. Further embellishments could be added. This time the tag is not mounted but is simply distressed with Frayed Burlap - you could even print the tags onto your colour choice of cardstock. All elements in the 3 pics are foam mounted.
These 2 pics are sneak peaks at Denise Ann's new paper collectionThe new collection is fabulous - it is due out this week
Bye for now
Meg
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