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Scrapping Our Stash May Blog Hop + Giveaway

Happy Friday and welcome to the Practical Scrappers Scrapping Our Stash May Blog Hop! You may have arrived here from Alison's blog, but if not, make sure you head over to check out what she has to share with you today too.

The Scrapping Our Stash Blog Hop is a group of scrappers who are using up their scrappy stash and sharing some inspiration along the way. Today, I'm sharing a scrapbook page that I created of my sweet husband - I totally love this guy! To create my layout, I used some Heidi Swapp papers and other embellishments that have been in my stash for a bit along with one of my older downloadable cut files called Unending Circles.

Love This Guy Scrapbook Page by Juliana Michaels featuring Heidi Swapp and 17turtles Digital Cut File

If you are interested in this cut file for yourself, you can download it below. To to see another layout I made with this same cut file you can check it out HERE.

Downloadable Digital Cut File | Unending Circles

Here are some close ups so that you can see all the little stash goodies that I added to my layout. I don't know about you, but I'm really digging puffy stickers lately and it was fun adding the little triangle and arrow stickers to this layout.

I used my sewing machine to sew along the outside edge of all of the green triangles - which I cut with my Silhouette. And, a little trick you might enjoy is that I used washi tape to hold the loose threads in place instead of tying a knot. I love finding new ways to use my stash of washi tape!

Use washi tape to hold the loose threads when you sew on your scrapbook paper.

Now, it's your turn to help me bust my stash! And to do this, I'm having a

MYSTERY PRIZE PACKAGE GIVEAWAY!

So, if you are OK with winning a mystery prize package, leave me comment below and let me know how you like to use washi tape. You have until Monday, June 1 at 12 midnight EST to leave your comment. I will then pick one lucky person to win a fabulous mystery surprise package. And I promise, you will not be disappointed!

Now, head on over to Katrina's blog to see what awesome inspiration she has to share with you today!

You can check out the full hop list below:

Juliana

Happy Hopping!!!

Watercolored Die Cuts | Scrapbook Process Video

Hello everyone! Today, I'm sharing a new scrapbook page along with a new process video (you can view it below) on how to create watercolored die cuts using a simple technique that helps prevent scrapbook paper and cardstock from warping. I love the watercolor and mixed media trend that is showing up on scrapbook pages and cards lately, but I really don't care for how it warps and sometimes destroys the paper. This simple technique has made me more willing to pull out my paints and play with them and I bet it will do the same thing for you!

Cute Puppy Scrapbook Page using Watercolored Die Cuts by Juliana Michaels featuring MFT Stamps and Studio Calido

To create this layout, I used the Die-namics Pierced Star Stax by MFT Stamps and the new Baxter collection from Studio Calico. With it's super cute dog theme, the Baxter collection is just perfect for scrapping all the photos I've taken of Lincoln. I just hope you all don't get tired of all the puppy and dog themed layouts!

I really love the wood veneers and puffy stickers that coordinate with this collection! I also added a couple more puffy stickers from Heidi Swapp and Me & My Big Ideas. I have been eyeing those puffy paw print stickers at Michael's for quite some time and they finally ended up in my basket!

Here's the process video that I created to share with you today. I hope you enjoy the tutorial on watercolored die cuts along with the other little tips that I share. I loved for you to leave me a comment and even subscribe to my YouTube Channel to let me know what you think about it.

Supplies: Patterned Paper, Stickers, Wood Veneer: Studio Calico | Baxter Puffy Stickers: Studio Calico, Me & My Big Ideas, Heidi Swapp Dies: My Favorite Things / MFT Stamps - Die-namics Pierced Star Stax Watercolors: Michaels Ink: Ranger Distress Ink | Walnut Stain Clear Gesso: Liquitex

Jillibean Soup Happy Hues & Stencils Tutorial

All this month, Jillibean Soup has been challenging their Design Team to create a variety of projects showcasing their new Happy Hues Acrylic Paint. I decided to play along with the challenge and used the paints and one of their super cute stencils to create a fun handmade title. Below, you can check out a quick little tutorial on how I created the title.

Happy Moments Scrapbook Page by Juliana Michaels featuring Jillibean Soup Yellow Pepper Saffron,Happy Hues Paints and Stencils

Handmade Scrapbook Page Title Using A Stencil, Modeling Paste and Acrylic Paint | Tutorial

Supplies:

Modeling Paste: Liquitex

Stencil, Acrylic Paint: Jillibean Soup

Water Color Paper

Spatula

Scissors

Washi Tape

Use washi tape to attach the stencil to your paper and apply the modeling paste using the spatula. Remove the stencil and let the modeling paste dry. Make sure to wash your stencil to remove the modeling paste before it dries. I choose to use water color paper because it is more tolerant to paint and other such media and you won't have much (if any) warping.

Tutorial for creating a handmade scrapbook page title using a stencil, modeling paste and acrylic paint by Juliana Michaels featuring Jillibean Soup Stencils and Happy Hues Paint

After the modeling paste has dried, reattach the stencil to your paper using the washi tape and apply paint using a small paint brush. Remove the stencil, wash it and let the paint dry.

After the paint has dried use a pair of fine tip scissors to trim around the word.

Now your handmade title is ready to be used on your layout. I told you this was a simple and fun technique!

Here you can see the texture and dimension it adds to the layout without adding a lot of bulk.

You might have noticed these painted circles when you were looking at the layout above. I created them by dipping the lip of a glass jar into the paint and using it as a stamp. I love how it adds a little bit more color to the design along with a touch of playfulness!

Supplies:
Patterned Paper, Stickers, Twine, Stencil: Jillibean Soup
Acrylic Paint: Jillibean Soup | Amiable Aqua
Punch: Stampin' Up
Sewing Machine: Kenmore
Ink: Ranger Distress Ink | Walnut Stain
Pen: LePen by Marvy | Black

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Are you inspired to pull our your acrylic paint and add some to your next scrapbook page?

Offset Images In Silhouette Studio | Getting The Most From Your Scrapbook Paper

When you first looked at this layout, did you think that I used 2 sheets of each piece of patterned paper to cut the large hearts that I used behind my photos? Well, guess what? I only used one of each sheet of paper and today I want to share with you how to offset an image in Silhouette Studio and get the most from your scrapbook paper. I am always looking for ways to get the most from my products and I'm confident that this easy tip will help you too!

This Is Pure Happiness Puppy Scrapbook Page by Juliana Michaels featuring Elle's Studio Cienna Collection

Begin by opening a heart shaped cut file image in your Silhouette Studio software and make sure it is centered. This heart is about 9 inches wide by 8.25 inches tall.

How to offset an image in Silhouette Studio and how to get the most from your scrapbook paper

To Offset the image open the Offset Option. Select your heart image, click on Offset, set Distance to 0.25 inches, select Corner and then hit Apply. It will then offset the heart by 0.25 inches.

Next, select the offset heart and repeat this offset process until you have a total of 4 heart. Remember to select the new heart each time you are ready to offset.

Tada! You now have four offset hearts!

Now that you understand how to offset images, I'm going to share with you the trick I used that allowed me to only use two sheets of paper. To make it easier for you to understand, I have colored the hearts with two different colors to mimic the two patterns of paper that I used for my layout. As you can see the colors and/or patterns alternate just like in my layout.

Before you begin cutting, select the two hearts that are the light pink in color and move them off of the cutting area. To select two images together, click on one of the images, hit the shift key and while holding down shift click on the other image. They will now both be selected and you can move them together off of the mat. It is important to keep the images together like this for this technique.

Now, you are ready to cut the two dark pink hearts from one sheet of paper. As you will see after you are finished cutting, one shape will be a solid heart shape and the other shape with be an outline of the heart. Remove the cut hearts from the cutting mat and set them to the side.

Next, place the other color or pattern of paper that you are going to use onto your cutting mat. Move the image (the dark pink hearts) you just cut off of the cutting area in the Silhouette Software and replace it with the other light pink hearts. Cut this image and remove it from your cutting mat.

Once you have all four hearts cut, layer the hearts starting with the largest shape to the smallest shape. You will see that the images overlap perfectly and that you have just cut four hearts from only 2 pieces of paper! Way to go!!!

Before I adhered my hearts together and onto my layout, I added some machine stitching along the edges of each heart and then I inked the edges too. This is an easy way to add texture and dimension without added bulk.

I then added some fun embellishments including die cuts, wood veneers, and hearts.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this little tutorial taught you some new things that you can do to help you save paper as well as more ways to use your Silhouette and cut files!

Supplies:
Patterned Paper, Die Cuts, Wood Veneer: Elle's Studio | Cienna Collection
Enamel Hearts: Pebbles Inc
Pen: LePen by Marvy | Black
Sewing Machine: Kenmore
Electronic Cutting Machine: Silhouette Cameo

Scrapbook Generation Create Magazine | May 2015

If you are looking for a great free source of scrapbooking and card making inspiration, then I invite you to check out Scrapbook Generation's Create Magazine. They publish a new issue every other month and the May 2015 Issue is now live!

As one of their Design Team Members I have several projects in this issue and today, I'm sharing some sneak peeks to entice you to check out this awesome FREE magazine...

Sneak Peek of project by Juliana Michaels in the Scrapbook Generation CREATE Magazine May 2015 Issue

I used the new Elle's Studio Cienna collection for the above layout and the Jillibean Soup Birthday Bisque to create a double page layout which is pictured below.

This month, Create has two featured manufactures: Paper House Productions and My Favorite Things. The sneak peek below is a layout I created using some fabulous goodies from Paper House Productions.

Here are several sneaks of three cards that I created using some of the new stamps and dies from My Favorite Things!

In celebration of these companies, Scrapbook Generation just added over 200 more of their items to their inventory. Starting now, they have a special offer for Create readers at

scrapbookgeneration.com.

Take 10% off ALL items by Paper House and My Favorite Things until Friday, May 22.

So what are you waiting for? Head on over and check out the May 2015 Create Magazine and maybe do a little shopping while you're at it too!

Scrapping Our Stash May Blog Hop + Giveaway

Watercolored Die Cuts | Scrapbook Process Video

Jillibean Soup Happy Hues & Stencils Tutorial

Offset Images In Silhouette Studio | Getting The Most From Your Scrapbook Paper

Scrapbook Generation Create Magazine | May 2015

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