Cards and Memory Pocket by Brenda Caldow

Hello crafty friends and welcome to the Meg's Garden Blog, Brenda here with you today to share my three cards and a memory pocket that I have made using the very beautiful Lavande paper range. 

This range is just beautiful but I love any patterned papers that have the hints of Lavender/purple on them. Purples are my favorite colour. 

 

The beautiful butterfly was fussy cut from the patterned papers and I used a punch for the smaller ones. I then inked the edges of them with a medium brown ink. Over a piece of plain cardstock I placed some Lavender Mesh Ribbon. These are great ribbons for all your craft projects and come in 8 different colours. 

Once again I have created my card with cutting from the papers the beautiful flowers and placed it on some purple/blue pearl paper. I also used some of the same paper to run across the middle of my card. I punched our of the patterned papers a lace strip which I placed on top and then run some pearls through the middle. Once this was done I then razed the my fussy cut flower strip on some cardboard to raze it up. Beside this I place a beautiful Aubergine and White Apple Blossom Flower and used a rubon Love word. Around the outside of the card I lightly inked and then used a journal pen to do some stitching. 

 

For this Birthday card I fussy cut the beautifully elegant lady form the patterned papers. She was placed over the top of some feathers as I felt they matched in well with her stunning hat. In the corner of the card I placed a Vintage Trinket Filigree Flower and them a lovely pink and green paper flower. All three I placed a large glass bling and then some small ones in each of the corners. 

Now it's time to share with you my Pocket Memory envelope. I have made a few of these now since my mum passed away. The doctor thought if I wrote things down that I wanted to talk to my mum about. It didn't matter if it was something new, past or just a feeling that it might help me with my healing process. I have continued it and its a way for my many thoughts to be placed somewhere. 

When this was suggested to me I decided since my mum loved my craft projects I would decorate my envelopes and write my thoughts on some tags. These are my latest ones. 

I have used the beautiful patterned papers on my back ground and to place my write up on the back. I do that on each one so it is there for my boys one day. The beautiful period lady I fussy cut from the papers and razed her up a little. I then used the beautiful Green Tara Fantasy Blooms - Lavender along with a strip of bling.

I fussy cut some tags for me to write my personal messages on to place the the pocket. As I write my thoughts on them I will fussy cut more and add them in. 

  

I hope you have enjoyed popping into Meg"s Garden and looking at my latest creations. If you keep scrolling down you we see so many more wonderful designs from the other Design Team members. 

Also remember that everything we use is in the Meg's Garden Store along with much more. 

Happy Crafting.

Brenda  XXX

Products I have Used -

Lavande Patterned Papers

Lavender Mesh Ribbon 

Aubergine and White Apple Blossom Flower 

Vintage Trinket Filigree Flower 

Green Tara Fantasy Blooms - Lavender 

LAVANDE 'SHAMPOO' BOX OF CARDS

Hello Bloggers,

Thanks for joining me today.  I wanted to share with you this lovely collection.

My sister had recently bought me some special hair shampoo and conditioner.  It came in this box and true to form with me, I never throw anything away that can be recycled in some shape or form.

Firstly, I set about decorating the box with some of Meg's Garden gorgeous collection 'Lavande' 
and here is the result.

I have teamed it all with Megs ribbon, floral trim,  net, flowers and metal embellishment.
I then set about making a few cards to place in the box and eventually will give it away as a present.

Meg's Garden metal embellishments are so so versatile and easy to separate when needed.   For my 'love' and 'cherish'  card I split a metal flower to create an edge to my flower.  You can see it a bit better in the next shot.

I have also used my new die to do a beautiful flower from this 'Lavande' Collection.

Well thanks for joining me today on our little journey and I hope that you agree with me, that this will make a gorgeous present for someone and next time you are given a box, hang onto it and think how it can be reused with some of Meg's Garden Collection .

 Until next time, happy creating.....regards Liz

Lavende Album with Wire Binding System - Barbara Lindsey DT Member

Album Using Wire Binding System

06/06/2017 ~ 11 COMMENTS ~ EDIT

This album has been created with the latest paper collection from the Meg’s Garden Range. The collection is called “Lavende.”

I have long coveted the Cinch Binding Machine by We r memory keepers and was lucky enough to be offered the loan of one recently.  This is my very first album using this binding system and I have learned that you can’t be frugal with the binding wire size.  I thought a 1 1/4″ binding wire would be sufficient for my needs but I really could have gone with a larger size. I didn’t realise this until I started to embellish my album. So I have learned quite a lot about binding with the Cinch.

The Front cover of this album is embellished with papers from the  Lavende collection, I fashioned the scrolls from seperate sheets of the paper and adhered them to the first layer. The papers in the Lavende collection come in various sizes, I chose the book papers to make my album. These come on an 8″ x 11″ sheet and each sheet contains two book pages measuring 5″ x 7″.  So that is the size that I made my album. The front covers are made from 12″ x 12″ medium weight bookboard which I cut to size.

This album was so easy to decorate, using the cut apart sheets that come with the collection, once I had chosen the pages I would use.  All of the detail comes from the collection itself.  I used some La Blanche stamps (also available from Meg’s Garden) to add interest to the pages.

I made tiny pockets by fussy cutting some pieces, as in the bowl of lavender above. My lady in the hat sits nicely behind the flowerpot and doesn’t move when I turn the pages.  N.B. if you want to do this, always use a wet glue to adhere the pocket piece leaving room for your photo to slot in behind it. Double sided tape will not work in the same way and you will find things move about and fall out with that method.

I added some pages of varying sizes in vellum and window sheet  I also used some die cuts from my own stash .

And I couldn’t leave out these gentlemen from the Gentleman’s Ephemera cut aparts. The clock is another of the La Blanche stamps.

Above – A little bit French

She likes to travel – suitcase and clock by La Blanche stamps.

She’s no wallflower.

She’s very sweet.

I hope you enjoyed this look at my Lavende Album.  Do check out what is available at Meg’s Garden. You will not be disappointed with her range of papers and embellishments. Many of Meg’s paper collections are also available as digital downloads which will save on postage.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Happy Crafting - Barbara

Lavande Range

Hello Mary here today to share a layout created with the Lavande Range.
I have scrapped a photo of my Husbands Parents Wedding Day and I thought this range was a perfect fit.

I fussy cut the flower so the photo fits down behind the flower. The book is fussy cut from a cut and create sheet and I have added narrow cream ribbon and a bead as a book mark. Along the bottom of my photo I have added the gorgeous flower edged organza and anchored it with a diamante flower.

with the extra 4 x 12 strip that comes with the 12 x 12 papers I have once again fussy cut the flower from the strip and placed in the opposite top corner of the page to create balance, I raised it with foam squares.  Behind the flower I have used Mauve mesh ribbon and lace and then  placed the satin edged cream ribbon, draping across the top of the photo and again added the flower diamante . I punched some hearts from the strip also to place down the side of my photo as there was quite a lot of uninteresting space. I also punched a decrotive edge from the strip and placed at the side of the photo.

Thank you for calling by today , I encourage you to pop over to Megs Store , so much gorgeous products to inspire.
Happy Creating
Mary x

Darling Live Your Best ~ Lavande Range

Hello Mary here to share another layout using the new Lavande Range.

Darling Live Your Best

How pretty is this Paper ! My last layout was quite clean and simple , because honestly these papers are so beautiful I don't like to cover them too much. But this time I resisted and decided to go a little OTT , just to show not to be scared to get a little arty with the papers if you choose.

with the 12 x 12 papers you also receive 4" x 12" strips. I used one of these strips cut down to mat my photo under the black cardstock (you can just see some pattern around the edge )

I have added pieces of  mauve mesh  around my photo at certain places to add a bit of colour and softness. I used the fancy round frame to highlight my title and I tied the soft mauve sheer ribbon around it and then weaved it through the flower cluster. All these products can be found at Megs Store,
From my stash added paint drips, texture paste through a stencil, water paints  and a little stamping to the page .The chipboard "darling" is from A2Z Scraplets.
If you pop over to Megs Store you can view the whole Lavande Range by clicking on the YouTube Link
I hope I have inspired you to take a look at what is available In the Lavande Range , as it is so beautiful to create with.
Until next time
Happy Creating
Mary x

Beautiful

Beautiful

Hello everyone,
Leanne here with you today. I would like to share with you my scrapbook page I have created with the stunning Lavande 12"x12" scrapbook patterned papers.

Each layer of patterned paper has been distressed and inked with distress ink Milled Lavender. Lace was then added to create a soft feminine look.

A cluster of flowers, leaves, a metal charm, pearl trim, cheesecloth & stamens were added to complete my layout.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations from the Design Team using this stunning paper collection.

Until next time.

Thanks for stopping by to see my latest creation.

Have a wonderful day & happy creating.

Leanne

Cards with Lavande collection

Hello, everyone!

Veronika here to share my works with Lavande 

from Meg's Garden. You can find this collection in digital and paper version. 

This collection is so awesome, so tender as always and in my favourite colour.
I made three cards and I hope you will like these papers so much as me.

Please check this awesome Lavande collection

here in Meg's Garden.

Best regards,

Veronika