Monday, September 13, 2010

Cambridge......with a Twist!

A Feminine Twist!

Cambridge is one of those super cool lines by Bo Bunny that LOOKS like it's made for all things masculine. But I beg to differ! Do you scrap mostly girl layouts? Do you prefer all things feminine? Well.... when you get a little creative and add some super girly details.... Cambridge can be used for BOTH!

There are many things that can help add to the femininity of a layout. Let me show you what I've done!

Lots of layers... specifically "scalloped layers"
Flowers... several of them. Layer them, combine paper with fabric and lace, add some fun brads to their centers. Flowers can make things "pretty".
Hearts.... add some "love" using hearts. I have three different shapes and sizes layered on top of each other here. Notice more scallops on the biggest heart?
Machine Stitching... this adds warmth and a homemade feel to anything. I added a zig-zag stitch to the hearts and also a straight stitched border around the photo to add subtle detail.

Lace and rose trim.... Loving the new petals and trims by Bo Bunny. I used these two pictured here but played with them a bit on this layout to get the look I wanted. I took the largest layer of the lace flower off and created my own by layering it with a paper posie and a rose cut from the trim for the center. I also cut another rose off the trim and unrolled it so I had some matching fabric to tie a bow with and add to the hearts.

I also stamped some wings from the Cambridge Collection and added them to the hearts and title work. Wings combined with bows and hearts can add instant girly-ness (is that a word? HA!) to any layout!
Flourishes.... a fun chipboard embellishment that Bo Bunny has manufactured for a while but is completely timeless. These combined with the big flower can frame and accent a photo perfectly.
Oh.... and of course a "pretty" girly photo. This is Meghan. I did her Senior photo shoot last May and that pretty face and soft blue blouse combined with the grungy brick wall was an awesome match for the Cambridge line. Cambridge.... girly-fied!!!

Here's the finished project. Grungy masculine looking paper line with a girly twist!


And here's a basic sketch of the layout so you can play along too if you'd like.

Let's make it even MORE FUN to play along..... how about I give away some Cambridge goodies!?!?! Leave a comment.... and I will pick a lucky friend of Bo Bunny to receive a Cambridge package.

Thanks for stopping by! ♥

104 comments:

Tara Orr said...

yes please!! This is gorgeous - what a fantastic idea and it looks amazing!! Such rich colours with the worn look make it so soft. Love what you've done - awesome inspiration!

Rae said...

This layout is gorgeous! I love the Cambridge line & love seeing it used for girls!

Julie said...

Love the layout and yes my first thought was...what a great boy collection. Maybe that is because I have 2 boys and mainly scrap "boy" colors. Love to see it turned into a girlie collection! Also the color combonation used for this collection ROCKS!

Kelly Massman said...

Love the layout with a twist and the Cambridge is great!

goatesgirl said...

I love this line for teenagers of any variety

Renee said...

I totally agree with the others here today....great way to turn this girly. The elements you used are so fun. 'Love the flower!

Thank you for the chance to win! It would be great to replenish my Bo Bunny with these goodies!

Melinda AKA medialady said...

I love this layout and the new Cambridge collection! I can't wait until my LSS has this in stock plus I am going to scraplift this layout this weekend at a crop!

ShoppingTamii said...

You made it look like Cambridge was meant for that photo!!!!!!

Sharla said...

Shanna, your layouts are always super cute and so much fun. Love the layered hearts!

Lindy said...

I absolutely love this layout. Simply gorgeous

Melissa said...

I have a non girlie girl, so I love, love this paper already! I love your layout with all the embellishment. I have so many embellishments and I never dive in and use them. I am inspired to go scrap right now!

April said...

What an awesome page!!
- April W

Rebecca said...

Gorgeous layout!! So many beautiful details!

Jill P said...

I LOVE the new Cambridge line!

Lori said...

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!! Another great line from Bo Bunny!!!!

perezmom said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for a chance to win!

-Kristin

Pieces of Home Designs said...

Wow you did an awesome job with this! Love the Cambridge line!

Daphne said...

What a fun way to use this line! Love the sketch, too. After a very, very long hiatus from scrapping, I made 4 layouts last weekend. Now I am in the hunt for great sketches and can't wait to use yours next weekend. I think I need a trip to the LSS, too! Thanks for the inspiration! So glad you are on the Bo Bunny Blog on a regular basis again!

Ingrid said...

I love this lo. My lo's always turnout a bit tough, even the girly ones :-) I think that's just my style. So this papers are so perfect, not only for my two boys, but for myself too, I can see now. Thanks for the inspiration, hope I will have the time to join the challenge, it's a great sketch.
Hugs Ingrid

Kirsten Moran said...

Love what you did with this line, thanks!

ashjoy said...

I love the cambridge line! Can't wait to see it IRL!

{VICKI} said...

Beautiful layout!

Spread your wings---how fitting!

Donna VW said...

Lovely layout - the Cambridge line looks so rich.

Carolyn Lontin said...

What a gorgeous layout! Love the use of Cambridge here!

Snips and Snails said...

Great layout! I would love the chance to win some of the Cambridge line. It will be a perfect addition to my boy collections.

Brianne N. said...

Your layout is so beautiful!!!! What a great idea!

Carmen said...

Very pretty layout!!

wendipooh13 said...

what a great LO it's sooo pretty and just love the trims!!! I have to say that line has got to be my fave that you released this last round. I LOVE the colors

Catherine said...

Shanna, it's gorgeous!!! I absolutely love it.

Lean said...

Cambridge are lovely papers and you made a sweet page with it.
byebye,lean.

Scrappin' 4 ever said...

The Cambridge line is gorgeous and your layout too! Perfect picture for this paper.

Michele Beck said...

Gorgeous page !!!! wow ! so feminine !!! i want to play with my cambridge stuff nowwwww !!!!

JessiW said...

I am in awe of your work...just beautiful!!! Love that layout and the Cambridge line:)

Cynthia B. said...

Gorgeous layout, gorgeous line! Just love all the details!

Luz Maria Bruna said...

What an amazing layout and it`s amazing how you turned this girlie!!

Rachel said...

Cambridge is so yummy and I love the feminine layout with it. The embellies are just gorgeous.

Rachael said...

How COOL.. is that LO,very inspiring....
Thanx for the chance to Win, Now the Possiblities r endless, with Cambridge Line.

Shantal said...

Wow Shanna. That is perfect for girls that don't actually like super girly pink stuff. You did such a great job of course. Nothing masculine about that layout. It's gorgeous.

Lora Oliver said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! I love these colors. I would love to win this.

Abby said...

Beautiful layout! Cambridge has been on my wishlist for awhile, gotta have it! Thanks for the chance to win it :)

Colleen B. said...

Oooh this is gorgeous - what a great idea!! Thank you for the fabulous inspiration and Cambridge is a winner!!!!

Jennybean said...

Beautiful layout! Great way to girl it up!

KellyG said...

Great layout! Love the Cambridge lines, lots of ways to use it!

Jenny said...

I love this cambridge layout! at first cambridge didn't catch my eye but now.... so many ideas. thanks! LOL :)

Summer Braxton said...

I do love this line! And it does work great for a Girly layout. Love the one you did.

Keesha said...

Super cute! I love it!

Janet said...

Awesome layout!

Martine said...

what a great line and a gorgeous LO!! love all the dimension!

Rê Martinez said...

Oh...... i´m crossing my fingers... i wanna winn....

Everything is so pretty , this Lo anda the photo is gorgeous.

Kisses

Rê Martinez

karennarelle said...

love the layout , love cambridge and love Bo Bunny. Thanks for the inspiration

Creative Char said...

Such a gorgeous layout! Would love to win some Cambridge....

JJ Sobey said...

Great twist on this collection! Cambridge is my very fav of all the new collections!

Paula said...

Yummy! This girly girl loves Cambridge!!!

Amy Megan said...

Wow, Bo Bunny just keeps amazing me whenever a new line comes out! Can't wait til my LSS gets this in - hope it's soon!

Juliana said...

Fabulous girlie LO Shanna!!! I love this collection too!

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous layout!! Love the heart, wings and flower! Yum!!!
Beth Greco

Karen AKA Soccerboyzmom said...

Love the sketch -- I have the right picture, but need the embellishments.

Melissa S. said...

This is just a wonderful layout. I like the layered heart and the flower. I love all the new lines. Great Job as always.

Vana63 said...

Awesome LO! I luv that Cambridge works for both guys and gals, Thanks for the chance to win!

ellen s. said...

this is so beautiful! i love it Shanna! i agree about focusing on the feminine touches versus the colors

Vicky Alberto said...

Oh my this is beautiful. I thought it looked great for a guy lo but this is fabulous. Cambridge is by far my fave Bo Bunny line released at CHA this summer!

Sandy said...

Your layout is beautiful! I love the layered wings and heart. I would be thrilled to win! TY for the chance.

Brenda L said...

Love your 'twist' on the Cambridge collection and as always, love looking at your work.

namcy said...

I love the Cambridge line but there aren't many things at Bo Bunny that I don't like.

Lori said...

Love the sketch and the gorgeous layout. I simply must get my hands on some Cambridge!

Peggy said...

beautiful layout, love the trim

Lauretta See said...

this is so beautiful!!!! thank you also for a chance at winning the goodies... YUMMY!! :)

Amy said...

Thank you for sharing this! Such a great idea and your layout is beautiful!!

catnap said...

Cambridge is truly a versatile line, something for every project. Love the sweet lo - it did, indeed, turn out feminine.

Christine Real said...

Oh! Love the layout, want some Cambridge please!

serena said...

gorgeous layout! the cambridge line rocks!

Nicole said...

too cute Shanna :) LOVE the colours
xx

waskkely150 said...
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waskkely150 said...

This page is awesome! Love the lace and flowers! Would love to win a Cambridge giveaway! Thanks!

Ronnie said...

Wow, that layout is amazing!! Those embellies are girlie-girl for sure!

Lee said...

Have been to my lss today & didn't buy any of that range as had NO idea how it could be used - but you've made a STUNNING layout, and a girlie layout too, am inspired, thanks so much for sharing, xo

Ola said...

This is gorgeous... and I would love to win some Cambridge goodies!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.com

Renee Dowling said...

Awsome!! Just astunning LO - I loved the hearts adorable - it's nice to see the line used with a female touch!

Renee

Nick said...

Great LO. I love to use masculine papers to girly Lo´s. It would be cool to see if the opposite is possible as well. A girly collection turned into a more masculin LO.
Thanks for the chance to win those gorgeous papers

loes de groot said...

i really like cambridge : )
i already made a mini with it.....

and the lay-out is great : )

MamaJ said...

Oh! Gorgeous work! You've really taken the line and "owned" it! ;)

I loved the layout too, and have just the layout that fits the bill, so here's me playing along: http://makingmum.blogspot.com/2010/08/saturday-scrapping-being-perfectionist.html

Janet Z said...

So pretty!

creative patti said...

Great Giveaway! Loving this layout!! I just love these colours, the worn look works so well and I love what you done with it!!

Michelle StClair said...

Love Cambridge! Lovin the layout! And I have not printed the sketch! Thanks!

smahrty said...

super cute layout. I like the cambridge with your picture. just enough softness thrown in.

Larajc said...

gorgeous layout! Love the colors! I would love to win some pretty Cambridge!

Celeste B. said...

Beautiful layout. I just received some Cambridge in the mail and I love the rich colors. I'd love to win some more...a girl can never have enough Bo Bunny.

ScrapMomOf2 said...

I love using masculine collections for my girly pages! I'm drawn to the darker colors!! Gorgeous layout!!

Kathy Wade (krolski) said...

I love the sketch! Can't wait to use it.

Maryann said...

very cue!

Mel said...

Gorgeous layout, and thanks for the sketch! I love how you gave Cambridge a more feminine look. Awesome.

Diane said...

I love your colors here. I struggle with masculine papers but you've shown me there is hope to make it girly, girl!

Michelle said...

Oh now this is gorgeous!! You have done an amazing job on that page. I love the rich colors with all the "girly" things on there!! Goes SO WELL with your photo!! I agree it looks like that line was made for that photo!! Beautiful!!

Teresa said...

Super duper cute Shanna! As always. Would love to win the Cambridge goodies!!

Betty said...

Stunning!!! I thought I needed Cambridge and now I know it *must* come live here :)

AZAnjanette said...

That new cambridge collection would be awesome to scrap my little guy going off to preschool! Would love to win some!

madebyKarla said...

Love the girly twist!

Sandy Ang said...

Thanks for the sketch and what gorgeous colours in the Cambridge Line !

Beverly said...

The girly twist looks amazing. I love it when traditionally boy/girl paper can be used for the opposite sex! Thanks!

rkokes said...

love that layout!

Sherrenae said...

I love this line of papers and this is a terrific layout.

Lisa said...

Love the layout and the femininity that shines through. Ready to try the sketch.

Pearl said...

i had no doubts that this Cambridge line could be used for feminine layouts too ! & you definitely showed us the way with this oh so pretty layout ! way to go !!!

ruth said...

I love this line!!!