My Collaged Folder

Hello everyone & welcome,

Today I have a project that I would love to share with you. The paper I have chosen is from the new collection called Inspiration in Lace cut & create sheets.

I have created a special folder just to store all of my Meg's Garden design patterned papers.

This is a Kraft coloured folder before its transformation. The folder measures 26 x 31.5cm.

 

To decorate my folder I firstly mixed some Matisse acrylic paint & Reeves iridescent medium together. This was applied to the whole folder both inside & out, then allowed to dry.

I then add some stenciling and stamping.

Next I started to decorate with images from the cut & create sheets & a paper doily.  I then added  embellishments of pretty lace, trims, trinkets, buttons, glitter glass, string of pearls, SA pearls, metal charms and punched out paper flowers to adorn the front cover of my folder.

Inside front cover has also been decorated.

Plus, now I can easily flick through each sleeve to see exactly what I need and my papers are safe from being crushed. 

The inside back cover. I am so happy with the end result.

You will find this very feminine & pretty paper collection in Meg's Etsy store.

                                                   

                                                    Meg's Garden Etsy store
Until next time,
Happy creating,
Leanne

A Paper Bag Clutch & Journal

Hello everyone & welcome

Today I would love to share another project I have created using a recycled paper bag & the Pink & Green paper collection, available from Meg's Garden online store.
This paper collection is very feminine, so what better then to create every woman's favourite fashion accessory; a clutch bag.

To create my clutch, I first trimmed a sheet of patterned paper to the same size as my paper bag. Next I distressed the edges of the paper with a distressing tool. I then added some Tea Dye ink before adhering this piece to the paper bag.

The closure & front of the paper bag contains magnets while the metal charm decorative cluster that adorns the closure can be easily removed. This allows the journal to open and lay flat.

The decorative cluster.

My pages are decorated with images from the cut & create sheets, which is part of the Pink & Green paper collection.

Until next time.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I hope you have a wonderful day & happy creating.

Leanne

Pink and green my new favourite papers from Megs Garden,they are so pretty and great quality

For my first card,i glued together 2 sheets from the Pink and green collection

to make a double sided card the lace was folded and glued to front and back

 Inside decorated with a die cut,laces and ribbon plus my fussy cut butterfly

highlighted with stickles and glamour dust

 my butterfly

 outside of card folded out

 my second card is made with the cut and create A4 papers plus the PG A4 papers

 for my last card i used some grungy papers and art tags to make a male card

added some metallic stick ons plus cogs

All my Trims are from Megs Garden,dont forget to have a wander and find out what a fabulous range of goodies in the garden

cheers Trish

A Very Special Book

Hello everyone & welcome,
Today I would like to share with you a vintage shabby chic style brag book.
This feminine book has been created using the Pink & Green paper collection from Meg's Garden.

The front cover has been embellished with pieces of ephemera from the cut & create sheets, some lace, ribbon, flowers & leaves.

Here is a video for you to enjoy of my completed book.

Stop by Meg's Garden online store for the latest patterned papers & products used to create this project.

Until next time.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
I hope you have a wonderful day & happy creating.
Leanne

A Loaded Envelope - made with Love

Hello everyone & welcome,

I just love the colours and the images in the new paper collection called Pink & Green, now available from Meg's Garden.

To create my project, I started with a sewn pocket folder that I made from a manila file folder.

I then stamped and added gesso to the back cover.

For the front cover and pocket I trimmed & then inked the patterned papers using Tim Holtzs distress ink called: Old Paper before adhering in place.
To add a little more detail to the patterned papers I added some stamping.

Next I trimmed and fussy cut images & wording from the cut & create sheets; these wonderful sheets are part of this gorgeous paper collection.
To give my project more texture & dimension, I added layers of lace trims, a metal charm, a variety of paper flowers, buttons, self-adhesive pearls, ribbon, cheesecloth, and torn paper.
I then soften the look by dry brushing small amount of gesso here and there.

Next I created some delightful treasures for my pocket.

Here is what is tucked inside:
A book mark. I love to read so I always have a book mark handy.
A pretty card suitable for any occasion.
A cute little wish note book, ready to store all of your wishes.
A embossed & embellished envelope.
A flower rosette, topper or wand what ever you may like to call it, perfect to add to a gift or cake.
A tag, ready to add to a gift or journal.

Until next time.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
I hope you have a wonderful day & happy creating.
Leanne

Emphasis on Mini!

Taking the title of Meg's new collection Mini Junk Journals quite literally, I have created just that - a mini junk journal. Emphasis on the 'mini'!!

Designed as a small book, with pages from a variety of mediums - vellum, dictionary paper, and junk journal papers from Meg's collection, complete with a bookmark and interactive elements. 

This journal can be adapted to a personalised card, leave simply as a decorative piece on an easel or mounted on canvas.

Each page has design images from Cut & Create pages and embellished with textural pieces, either charms, staples or ribbons and muslin.

I have included a 'pop up' sentiment when the pages are turned, and also created a small tag that can be removed from its pocket. 

There are ample opportunities within the pages to include personal pieces, photos or notes. I have die cut from Meg's papers small areas for hand written comments or can simply be used as another layer to embellish.

Julia

A Vintage Style Junk Journal

Hello everyone & welcome
Today I would like to share with you a vintage style junk journal that I have created using products from Meg's Garden online store.

Video Link:    https://youtu.be/WSwXWfv8UEE

I did not really have any set ideas when I first started creating this little journal book other than to try & use as much of the patterned papers and ephemera pieces from the cut and create sheets as I could. I have a very large box that I store all of my Meg's Garden supplies in and set about gathering patterned papers & ephemera pieces with similar colours.
The front cover has been embellished with die cut shapes, flowers, cheesecloth & self-adhesive pearls. This journal measures 5"x 5 ½". The cover is made from chipboard.

The spine is decorated with gold trim and a metal charm. Gold organza ribbon wraps around as a closure and ties in front.

There are 10 pages plus the front and back inside covers. The pages are created using walnut cream bazzill. I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly this little book came together. There are lots of pockets and tuck spots throughout and I have decorated with lace, paper flowers, charms, doilies, ribbons & trims.

The edges of many of the papers have been distressed or torn and then inked.

These are the tags & ephemera pieces scattered throughout the journal.

The back cover.

Stop by Meg's Garden online store to see these papers and for the latest up and coming patterned papers plus lots of inspirational ideas.

Until next time.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Have a wonderful day & happy creating.
Leanne