Military Life

Good morning eP fans.  Today I (Mary-Ann) am sharing with you a simple project life style layout.  Sometimes keeping it simple in my world is just what the doctor ordered.  With my husband spending 21 years in the USMC, we are pretty obsessed with anything remotely connected to the military.  Whether it be nerf guns, army men, history or books about war, you can be assured that the boys in my family are interested.  This layout depicts how my breakfast table could look like on any given day.  I just created this layout but the pictures are from 2011.  Keep in mind, that I could duplicate this exact same layout with the exact same pictures with a kid that is just a tad older now!  

I really enjoyed taking a larger photo and chopping it up to fill 4 of the pockets for project life.  This army man photo works perfectly because you don't have to worry about cutting a persons face down the center.  

I had a few extra pieces from the Fancy Pants ephemera pack that coordinated with my photos.  I added them to various pockets.  A few drops of Dylusions green ink and machine stitching and my layout was done.

Thank you for taking a look at my project and hope to see you all again really soon.

Dylusions Ink Spray - Chopped Pesto

Fancy Pants � Collecting Moments 6x6 Paper Pad

Scotch Foam Mounting Tape

Mono Adhesive Tape Runner - Permanent

The 12 Days of Christmas ~ Day 6

Hello everyone, and welcome to Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas celebration at eclectic Paperie!  It's Broni here and I can't wait to show you my project!

First let me tell you that today's super special deal is 20% off on a Gelli plate.  Just use the code 12DAYS6 at checkout.

I had a little snowman that I had colored (with Copic markers) and I needed a special wintery background for him.  So I decided to pull out my Gelli plate. I have to admit that when I get my Gelli plate out I get carried away.  There are so many great ways to use it!  I didn't know if I wanted to keep it simple today or get a little more complicated.  So I just started playing.

First I applied some acrylic masking fluid to a piece of white cardstock (for snow), then brayered on some blue and green paints.  Then I peeled off the masking fluid and added spots of white paint.  I liked it!

My second time around, I played with some blues and purples, using a baby comb to create simple curving hills.  I liked this turned out too.
 

But I wanted more color.  So I decided to get a tiny bit more complicated.  I used some die cuts from my stash to lay down clouds and a small heart on the Gelli plate.  I brayered on some aqua blue acrylic paint, then used the comb again to create hills.  I peeled off the die cuts from the Gelli plate before I laid my cardstock down onto the plate and rubbed it with my hand to pick up the color.

 

 I added some small patches of purple and green. As you can see from the photo below, I don't usually clean my Gelli plate in between colors.  You always get an added layer of color and surprise if you just leave it alone and continue to build the colors.

Now that was more color!

But I needed more snow for my little snowman!  So out came the stencils and embossing paste, and then some Star Dust Stickles.

 Now I was happy with my background!  This is what I used for my cute little snowman card.

 Don't forget!  You can get the Gelli plate and other Gelli Arts products at eclectic Paperie!  Today you get 20% off on a Gelli plate.  Use code 12DAYS6 at the checkout.

If you need a jump start on playing with Gelli Arts products, be sure to visit their blog: Printing with Gelli Arts.  There are tons of great videos there!

Thanks so much for stopping in to visit with us today!  Happy crafting!

Plotting Their Day

Good morning.  I (Mary-Ann) wanted to share a layout that I create on Veteran's day.  Not only did I take the picture that day, I even scrapped it!  Never have I ever been so efficient!  I am pretty proud of myself.  I wanted to use the repeating circles as my theme throughout this layout.  I love the  photo and wanted it to be get the attention so I decided on pastel, white washed papers from Fancy Pants - Collecting Moments line.  This line could be used in SO many ways.  There is a dark rich blue that is calling my name!  

I started by punching out circles with my 3" circle punch and my Wplus9 Circle Stackers I Die.

Because the colors were a tad bold, I tones them down with spraying them with white linen Dylusions ink and white embossing powder.  

I decided on my photo and circle placement, then began my watercoloring.  I shaved my favorite gelatos colors onto a paper plate and mixed them with water.  Using my layering stencil, I started making my mess.  I may not be a master but it sure was fun!  You will see on the layout that I even colored the wood veneer shapes with the same gelatos liquid. 

I added my title, pieces from the matching embellishment packet, small decorative tags, resin flowers, Jillibean doilies and wood shapes, and added flair!

Thank you for taking a look at my layout.  

Be sure to thank a Veteran, it is never too late.

Below items can be found at eclectic Paperie's store:

Fancy Pants � Collecting Moments 6x6 Paper Pad	Fancy Pants - Collecting Moments - Vintage Hues Resin Flowers	Fancy Pants - Collecting Moments - Small Decorative Tags	Wplus9 - Circle Stackers I Die	Jillibean Soup Stampables - Doilies
Jillibean Soup Stampables - Wood Shapes	Tim Holtz Layering Stencil - Splatters	Faber Castell - Gelatos - Neutral Colors	Faber Castell - Gelatos - Yellow Colors	Faber Castell - Gelatos - 50′s Diner
Dylusions Ink Spray - White Linen	Dylusions Ink Spray - London Blue	Mono Adhesive Tape Runner - Permanent	Scotch Foam Mounting Tape	Ranger Embossing Powder - Seafoam White

my girl

Hi there, it's Mary-Ann!  It is my turn to share a project with you today.  This layout is against the norm here on Eclectic Paperie.  I walked away with clean hands!  Well, I did have a little Zip Dry and Distress Ink on me!  This girl below makes me happy.  She is my only avenue to using girly colors in this house of boys.  I started with white Bazzill cardstock, added my choices of Authentique "Peaceful" papers: cozy, chill, and solitude.  I added some pink polka dot velum and some leftover scraps I have from Crate Papers Emma's Shoppe collection.  Once I decided what and where my papers and pictures were going to go, I hand cut a polaroid frame, tucked in some green accents, hearts, wood veneers and a title.  I even raised some embellishments with foam tape for dimension.  However, the left of my page was still empty.  I cut out multiple hearts from the Wplus9 Stackers and punched a few snowflakes.  Then added these to the left side of my layout.  Machine stitching held them all in place.  I added stickers from the Authentique "Peaceful" line and some My Mind's Eye Enamel dots.  Voila, a beautiful pink tribute to the girl in my life.