July | 2016 | Papercrafting with Kelly Janes

I’m back again with another layout for The Cut Shoppe! I came across this photo of my son from 2010 and absolutely loved his expression!

I started this layout by pulling the Plus Infinity Background Cut File into Cricut Design Space and slicing out individual plus signs onto a patterned paper from Simple Stories-Sunshine & Happiness Collection. I wanted to add visual interest that patterned paper so I backed it onto a black & white pattern paper from Amy Tan’s Stitched Collection. I then cut both of those papers at a diagonal and placed them onto a piece of white cardstock.

I then started my photo mat which consists of lots of layers from my stash-including random pattern papers, vellum & pieces from the cut apart sheet from the Amy Tan Stitched Collection. I wanted to pull in a little more yellow to help bring out the yellow that is in the photo mat so I used a combo of Shimmerz No Yoking Coloringz & Heidi Swapp Mustard Color Shine. I then added my title from American Crafts-Amy Tan-Rise & Shine Thickers, a flair button from my stash & a scattering of the plus signs left over from the Plus Infinity Cut File. I also added a chipboard piece from Heidi Swapp & a fabric heart from Amy Tan. I wanted to add a little more visual interest around the photo so I grabbed a few rub-ons from Basic Grey. I added stitching, Black Heidi Swapp Color Shine & enamel dots.

I’ve put together a YouTube Process Video so you can see how this all came together!

Thanks for stopping by & remember to stop by The Cut Shoppe Etsy Store to check out all the cut files!

I’m back with another card for Atlantic Hearts! After three terms I’ve decided not to reapply as a design team member for AHSC so today is my last posting for Atlantic Hearts. I am so grateful to Michelle for allowing me to be part of her team for the past 18 months! I’ve learned so much and had a lot of fun with her sketches! So before I get to my card I want to say a big thank you to Michelle & all the gals at AHSC!!

For my card today I used a white card base with a white panel cut using a Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangular Die. I then used a Tim Holtz die and cut this teal, glittery piece of fun foam. This stuff is amazing! I found it by accident at Wal-Mart. It cuts in a Big Shot like a dream and the glitter doesn’t flake off! Did I mention it’s adhesive backed?!?

I also cut the “Thank You” sentiment from a Heidi Swapp die 3 times and layered them to create dimension. I also covered the sentiment with Liquid Glass to add a little more shimmer to the card. I added black & white polka dot washi and splatter of Gold Heidi Swapp Color Shine. This card came together quickly & I’m happy with the end result!!