A card for Mother's Day

Hello everyone & welcome!
I have created a feminine card using the patterned papers & ephemera sheets from the Shades of Green collection.

 I have distressed the edges of each of my patterned papers then inked the edges with Tim Holtz's distress ink: old paper.

This is also the first time that I have used foamiran to create flowers. I die cut the foam using the Roses frilled edge die. I coloured the die cut foam pieces with Tim Holtz's distress crayons before layering each piece to form my flowers. Stamens were added to the centre of each flower.

Until next time.
Have a wonderful day & happy creating.
Leanne

She Loved Flowers, Birds and a good hand of Cards

Hello Mary back again to share another layout with the gorgeous Shades of Green Range.
I wanted to use this beautiful Pattern Paper as my Mum Loved birds, so I immediately thought of her.

She loved Flowers, Birds and a Good Hand of Cards

How beautiful is this pattern paper ! I received my order of the dies and was keen to use them as well. This die has two in the pack and I used the smaller framed scalloped oval frame for this layout. I can see myself using this die a lot, they are a good size and will also be great for using to create cards as well as layout.

I have placed a little doily under my photo and frame and added a cluster in the corner. Flower , ribbon, dodo vine, circle filigree, salt mesh ribbon , doily  and dragon fly charm are all from Megs store. I fussy cut the "admit one and Play from the cut and create sheets from Megs .

"Fly Free " I fussy cut from the cut and create sheet . To finish the layout I placed the corner droop with loop in opposite corners of the layout and some pastel enamel drops 

Also I added a tag from the cut and create sheet that I tucked in the side of my layout for my journalling

made a bow the narrow ribbon to pull the tag out by

Thanks so much for calling by, I hope you take the time to pop over to the Store to take a look at the beautiful products available to create with.

Happy Creating

Mary x

LIFE IS A JOURNEY ~ SHADES OF GREEN

Hello Mary here to share another layout with the range Shades of Green

LIFE IS A JOURNEY 

Because I am creating these layouts for my Daughters album I turn them into a 12 x 12 layout by simple adding the A4 pattern paper to a sheet of cardstock.

I added some texture with a rose stencil and texture paste and added some pink tones with water colour paint. Under my photo more texture using one of the dies from the store. There is a huge rang of dies to choose from, this one is called Screen Frame. The butterfly has been fussy cut from the Shades of Green Cut and Create Sheet and I have used lace and sheer green ribbon and the crystal jewel to nestle the flair. Under the butterfly I have one of Megs doily's peeking out.

My title which is from The Cut and Create sheet  I have framed with a chippy I embossed from my stash and then added the pastel enamel dots either side . Meg has enamel dots in all shades in the store. To pick up the shades of green in the paper I placed the Carte Postcard from a cut and create sheet at the top of my photo, I think it ties in nicely with the greens on the PP.

I finished the layout by fussy cutting the single white rose  from the cut and create sheet and placing it as though it is falling from the bouquet .

Thank you for calling by , I hope I have inspire you  to create with the gorgeous romantic papers and embellishments.
Happy Creating
Mary x

SHABBY CHIC COLLECTION LAYOUT

Hello Crafters,

Liz here today with some more of Meg's Shabby Chic Collection.

I have created a layout for you using the Pinks in this collection.  As you will see, they are so soft and pretty.

A bit hard to see in this photo (I am sorry) I have cut the edges of Meg's doily and placed on the edge of the cardstock and then laid the paper on top.   I have then used the centre of the doily under the photo matts.

Here a couple of close ups of the fussy cutting from the Shabby Chic Background.

The pinks are well suited to Meg's Garden Doily, ribbon, lace and large brass corner.

 The flourishes are made from clay and inked.

Thanks for taking the time to look and if you would like to see more from this collection check it out HERE.

Until next time.....happy creating....Liz.

PARIS CHIC ALTERED CHILDREN'S BOOK & CARDS

Hello one and all,

Well it is nearly the New Year and if you are anything like me, a little time on your hands to tackle some new projects.

ALTERED CHILDREN'S BOOK

For you today, I have altered a children's picture book that I picked up at my local 'Op' Shop.  I applied this beautiful Collection 'Paris Chic' mixed  with a few  small elements from other of Meg's Garden Collections,  such as , Watercolours Garden, French Chic, Spring Pastels and Parisian Gardens. 

 I also added book pages, along with music sheets to Meg's Collections.

 For the edges of the book itself I used Atlantic Versa ink, which I always find a perfect match for some of these papers.   To the cut and create items I applied a little Inca Gold to the edges, which gives them a vintage feel.

 Finally some well placed doilies and here is the front cover.

 Meg's Gardens beautiful ribbon lace with chiffon ribbon, all teamed with  Lock and keyhole.

 CARDS

As you would have noticed in my last month's post, this journal pack is jammed pack with lots of paper, so I set about making up some cards for my stash.

 Now for a close up of the special extra ribbons and metal embellishments from Meg's Garden.

 Well I hope you have been inspired to get creative over the holidays and remember to 'think outside the box' for altering simple items.

Thanks for taking the time to look and until next time.......Happy New Year  ......Love Liz

Hello, my friend...

Hello Everyone,

Introducing myself to the Meg's Garden blog, with my first project.

My name is Bec Jefferis, an unknown crafter from Orange, NSW, Australia.

I moved to Australia from the UK, back on the 30th of December 2010.  I have always been a card maker and was introduced to scrapbooking by the stunning Mary Bennetts 5 years ago.

Through Mary, I have met some beautiful scrappers and am delighted to call them forever friends.

When Mary suggested I ask to become part of Meg's Garden DT, I jumped at the chance.  Thank you Meg for this opportunity. 

I have used the French Chic Pk.1, Card Artists' Packs/Mini Papers in my first project.

  

On this card, I have used a heart lace doily, some fine tulle, and a single white rose from Meg's collection.

Absolutely love this PP with a touch of everything elegant.

 

This sage green PP was so beautiful with these yellow centred cherry blossoms, the white nylon lace and tulle tucked under, all sat on top of a semi circle of a doily.

I wanted to leave the sage rose and white lily on the PP exposed but had a lot of white space so I used some pearl vines to fill the space.

Last but not least I used the soft pink rose PP on top of the soft pink floral pattern, with a cream organza ribbon and the small pink paper roses.

Meg's products are so versatile and easy to use in all varieties of products so I would definitely head over to the website to see what amazing wonders she has. 

Thank you for taking the time to see my post.

Take Care from

Bec



SECRET MYSTERY BOX & MINI JOURNAL with new PARIS CHIC COLLECTION

Hello Everyone,

Liz here today showing you the new PARIS CHIC COLLECTION.   I was lucky enough to be given the new Journal pack in this wonderful collection.

But first let me tempt you with a 'Secret' mystery box that I created to hold the mini journal using Paris Chic.

And Meg's Garden new Box Handle Arch and decorative lock.  Stunning items don't you think?? Then I was inspired to do a little Decoupage on the lid, with papers from Paris Chic and Vintage Beauties.

Now for a little side view and inside peek.

I made the little Journal from a couple of 12x12 album page inserts, then set about decorating my Journal.

Some special brass corners and metal hearts.

Meg's Garden lace and ribbon really set the Journal off.

Meg's Garden heart shaped doily and beautiful floral ribbon.

 You will notice that I used a little 'Inca Gold' in gold to edge a few of the cutouts, which gives a real vintage look to the pictures.

Finally a little fussy cutting of the flowers and here is the end.

I hope you have enjoyed our little visit through Meg's new Paris Chic Collection and be sure to check out more HERE.

Thanks for taking the time to look and until next time........happy creating. ....Love Liz.

Sisters

Hello everyone,
Leanne here with you today.
I would like to share with you my Vintage Shabby Chic layout created with the new patterned paper range called In The Watercolour Garden available from Meg's Garden online store.
This new range is simply beautiful & very feminine with its soft muted pastel tones & elegant designs that feature on each sheet. They are just perfect for any special occasion.

Until next time.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a wonderful day & happy creating.

Leanne

Chocolate Box

Chocolate Box
Hello everyone,
Leanne here again with a lovely project: a chocolate gift box I created with the stunning
  Lavande patterned paper collection.

 

Products used are from Meg's Garden online store.

Until next time.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a wonderful day & happy creating.

Leanne