Weather Foreast | 100% Loved

Isn't it fun just to create for the sake of creating? To play around with your crafty stuff and not worry about anything but having fun? That is exactly what I was doing when I was making this card. I did have one goal in mind though...I wanted to make a thank you/love you card for my husband who has been extra special sweet to me lately! I wanted to let him know just how much it has meant to me!

I created this card using some scraps from the Paper Bakery July Boardwalk Kit. After I had completed my regular assignments, I still had some great scraps to work with so this came together rather quickly. I made the pink stenciled background while I had my modeling paste out for another layout that I will be sharing with you later this month for Sketch Challenge #9. I loved this Chain Link stencil and it really pops on the pink cardstock.  I also enjoyed mixing up two of the new stamp sets from Paper Bakery to create my sentiment!

TREND | Nautical
Enough said...nautical anything is all the rage right now and this kit is full of a fabulous range of nautical themed products. I also used a digital cut file from my Nautical By Nature set as the central design element.

100% Loved Card by Juliana Michaels

TECHNIQUE | Stamping
A simple technique that I was reminded of recently is to stamp on a piece of paper and then cut it out. I can be a little timid with stamps sometimes, so this is a great way to get it "just right" before you add it to your card or layout.

100% Loved Card by Juliana Michaels

SUPPLIES | Paper Bakery July Boardwalk Kit
Stamps: Pie Chart, Weather Forecast (part of the July Capture 365 Kit)
Stencil: Chain Link (part of the July Mixed Media Kit)
Flair: Paper Bakery Elle's Studio Mash-Up

100% Loved Card by Juliana Michaels

As always, I appreciate your visit and I am so happy that you stopped by! See you soon!!!
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My Favorite Job

I mentioned back in June that I had taken a couple photos of where I used to work. The layout I am showing you today was created using the other photo. Because of the nature of my job, I really can't take photos of what I do, but this outside image will still help me remember the good times and the good people!  This layout was initially made for an Elle's Studio Sketch Challenge back at the end of May. However, time got away from me and I wasn't able to get it finished in time to play along with the challenge. I still enjoyed creating it though and it was a step out of my normal comfort zone because of the large amounts of "white space" that were a part of the sketch.

My Favorite Job Layout by Juliana Michaels using Elle's Studio, Lily Bee, Jillibean Soup and more.

My Favorite Job Layout by Juliana Michaels using Elle's Studio, Lily Bee, Jillibean Soup and more detail

My Favorite Job Layout by Juliana Michaels using Elle's Studio, Lily Bee, Jillibean Soup and more detail

Supplies - Patterned Paper: Lily Bee, Jillibean Soup; Stickers: Jillibean Soup; Die Cuts: Elle's Studio; Chipboard: American Crafts; Corrugated Paper: Fancy Pants; Washi Tape: My Mind's Eye

I used a mix of Lily Bee, Jillibean Soup, American Crafts, My Mind's Eye, Fancy Pants and of course some Elle's Studio to create my layout. I was again fun to mix and match all of these coordinating colors and patterns to create my layout! In fact, the Elle's Studio die cuts that I choose to use (especially that little pie chart die cut!!!) helped me select the pattern papers and other embellishments that I used to make my layout.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope to "see" you again sooon!!!
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Paper Bakery Sketch Challenge #8

Happy Sunday everyone! It is time for another Paper Bakery Sketch Challenge! I present you...

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 And this is my take on the sketch! I definitely did not follow the sketch this time. In fact I switched it up quite a bit. I used only one photo and I flipped the design horizontally. I also moved the position of the title. I love creating sketches, but I really enjoy how they can inspired my layout.  Sometimes I really enjoy taking the easy road and to follow the sketch exactly, and at other times it is fun to use it as a starting point. That is exactly what I did this time. I was inspired to use the squares above and below the photo as well as the strip behind them. Instead of circles though I choose to use some die cut clouds. Remember, let the sketch inspire you. You do not have to follow the shapes and patterns exactly.

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As I created this layout, I used a combination of products from both the July Boardwalk Scrapbook Kit and Project Kit.  One of my favorite things in this kit were the Studio Calico Wood Veneer Circles. I gave them a coat of Distress Ink in Picket Fence for a bit of a whitewashed look and then I added a layer of Glossy Accents for a bit of shine.  Sometimes it is just fun to play with products and see if you can give them a different look!

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I also had fun playing with the exclusive Paper Bakery Anchor Background stamp that is part of the July Mixed Media Kit! I stamped it and heat embossed it using gold embossing powder. I think it added a fun and unexpected touch of shimmer to the die cut clouds!

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Paper-Bakery-July-Kit-Juliana-Michaels-Relax

Here are the details you need to know to play along with us using the sketch:

1.) We will have a new Sketch Challenges every two weeks. Play along for your chance to win a $10 coupon to the Paper Bakery store.
2.) Make a layout or project utilizing the sketch. Be creative and have fun! We would love to see what you create using a Paper Bakery kit however, using a kit is not required for you to play along.
3.) Take a picture and link it up on the sidebar of the Paper Bakery blog using the INLINKZ widget by the due date July 27.
4.) Winners will be randomly selected and we will post them on the Paper Bakery Facebook page and on the Paper Bakery blog.  Make sure to follow us on both to find out if you are the winner!!!
I hope you are inspired by this sketch and will play along with us!  I am looking forward to seeing what you create and share!!!

 I hope you enjoy the new sketch and I can't wait to see how it inspires you! Also, if you have any suggestions about things you would like to see in future sketches, just let me know!
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Summer Days Mini Album + Nautical By Nature Free Cut File

Summer is flying by don't you think?! I am enjoying every moment of it and I hope you are too!!!  Today I have a mini album to share with you that you can use to capture some of your favorite summer memories using the Paper Bakery July Project Kit AND Scrapbook Kit! They go together perfectly and it was fun to mix and match the papers and embellishments that come in each of these kits. I also totally adored the Farm House Denim Album. The denim cover made me swoon, but I also loved that it comes with 10 chipboard pages.  I only used 5 of the pages for my album so there some leftovers. The pages are also really thick, so you could easily make an extra mini album from the "leftovers" by adding some jump rings.

 Let's take a look at the cover. I dressed it up with some patterned paper and chipboard embellishments from Crate Paper. I also used a piece of the new cardstock that is being included in the kits! And lastly, I adhered the gorgeous blue sequin trim around the outside edge using a hot glue gun.
Summer Days Mini Album Paper Bakery July Scrapbook Kit and Project Kit by Juliana Michaels

Summer Days Mini Album Paper Bakery July Scrapbook Kit and Project Kit by Juliana Michaels

You will also notice that I used the Triangle Border from the Paper Bakery July Cut File and the Starfish from the Nautical By Nature Cut File repeatedly throughout my mini album to add a sense of continuity and flow.  You can download the Nautical By Nature cut file from either my blog or from the Paper Bakery blog.

Paper Bakery July KIt Exclusive Cut File

Nautical By Nature

Nautical By Nature Free Cut File by Juliana Michaels

Here is the inside cover page using products from both the July Scrapbook and Project Kits.

Summer Days Mini Album Paper Bakery July Scrapbook Kit and Project Kit by Juliana Michaels

The inside pages feature photos of my nieces playing at the beach during their recent visit to see me!  As you will see, I always try to make the pages that face each other coordinate and to do that for this album I used the same pieces of patterned paper and washi tape on these pages.

Summer Days Mini Album Paper Bakery July Scrapbook Kit and Project Kit by Juliana Michaels

Summer Days Mini Album Paper Bakery July Scrapbook Kit and Project Kit by Juliana Michaels

Summer Days Mini Album Paper Bakery July Scrapbook Kit and Project Kit by Juliana Michaels

Summer Days Mini Album Paper Bakery July Scrapbook Kit and Project Kit by Juliana Michaels

Summer Days Mini Album Paper Bakery July Scrapbook Kit and Project Kit by Juliana Michaels

Supplies:
Paper Bakery July Scrapbook Kit and Project Kit

I hope you enjoyed my mini album and that you enjoy playing with this month's kits and free cut files! If you didn't get the Project Kit aren't you wishing you had?! It's not too late to start your subscription!!!
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Nautical By Nature Free Cut File

These digital cut files are a set of nautical themed images and the second is a set of titles.  Both sets were inspired by the current nautical trend. They will certainly work perfectly for all of your lake, ocean and water related layouts, but I also hope that you can use them for other non-water themed layouts and projects as well. You can download them for FREE. Just click on the links below.

FREE DIGITAL CUT FILE | NAUTICAL BY NATURE

Nautical By Nature Free Digital Cut File by Juliana Michaels 17turtles.com

FREE DIGITAL CUT FILE | NAUTICAL TITLES

Nautical Titles Free Digital Cut File by Juliana Michaels 17turtles.com

I also have a little sneak peek to share with you of how I used them on a project that I will be sharing with you tomorrow as one of my Paper Bakery design team projects.  I would love for you to stop back by tomorrow to see more!


If you are looking for more of my FREE digital cut files, visit my Digital Cut Files Page, where you will find a complete list of all of my current cut files.
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