Mixed Media on Layouts

I can't even stand how excited I am about today's post!

Mahlin and Irene really ROCK this style!

 Road Ahead
by: Irene Tan

 Irene says:

"On this layout, I've tried to duplicate the bricks background in the photograph on to the layout to create a scene layout. To create it, I've first apply some molding paste onto the layout and while it is still wet, I've used the negative of a chipboard brick piece to create the brick impressions on the paste. To add more interesting element to it, I've also added some pieces of the actual chipboard bricks on it. Then, I've misted it with a few layers of paints to get the color I want.

 If you look at the layout closely, you will see that I'm kind of dimensional in the photograph. I've actually printed two pieces of the same photograph. I've adhered one of it to the layout and the second piece, I've cut myself out from it. Then, I used some pop dots to adhere it directly on top of the same image to create some dimension to that image.

Hope you all find these tips useful!"

 Bo Bunny Supplies:

Patterned Paper: Study, Baggage/Weekend Market; 

Cardstock: Double Dot in Licorice Dot

Stickers: Weekend Market Combo Sticker; Weekend Market Dimensional Stickers

Noteworthy: Weekend Market

Brads: Weekend Market

Jewels: Weekend Market

Buttons: Weekend Market

Rub-ons: Weekend Market

Chipboard: Weekend Market 12 x 12

Sommar

by: Mahlin Wiggur

 Malin says:

"I worked with a lot of layers both on my background but also on my petals. But first, the background. I chose a patterned paper with lots of color but I decided to tone it down a bit by adding some gesso. I had a piece of netting to create a pattern when adding my gesso with a brayer. If you use a heatgun to dry your gesso it will pop up a bit more when the heat is high and give an extra dimension to your pattern. I also added 4 layers of different colors of mist, 3 shades of pink and one brown.. Finishing of with a final layer of gesso but this time carefully wiped of a bit with a baby wipe.

 The petals are covered in a layer of transparent glitter mist, white stain, crackle paint in metallic colors and some stains again. I used the transparent layer to add moisture to my petals, being able to shape them a bit before adding more heavy paint but be careful so they don´t get torn while wet."

Bo Bunny Supplies:

Patterned Paper: Jaquoya, Little Miss/Little Miss; 
Stickers: Little miss Combo Stickers
Trinkets: Hello Sunshine, Little Miss
Petals: Hello Sunshine, Little Miss, Camp-A-lot
Brads: Hello Sunshine
Jewels: Little Miss

I'm really wanting to bust out some gesso, wipes, molding paste and sprays...

How about you guys?

Please, please share your creations with us on facebook if you play with mixed media.... I 'm so intrigued.  

Mini Thank You Cards

THANK YOU cards are a staple at my house.

How about yours?

Someone is always doing something nice for my family and I

and I love to keep thank you cards on hand.

So today....  We are going to share some quick and easy

Thank you cards that you can make and keep handy.

Shannon Anderson- Serenade

Designer Tip: Using punches really speeds up the card making process.

Supplies Used:

Serenade Dot, Serenade Dragonfly, Serenade Garden, Serenade Pendant, Serenade Poppies, Serenade Promenade, Serenade Stripe, Serenade Trellis, Serenade Cut Outs, Serenade Rubons, Serenade Brads, Serenade Noteworthy

Amy Tadeo- Mistletoe

Amy said: "It's our family tradition to make thank you cards on Christmas Day after we open all our gifts and we always, always make sure to send a thank you card to Santa."

Supplies Used:

Mistletoe Boxes, Mistletoe Countdown, Mistletoe Greetings, Mistletoe Stripe, Mistletoe Twas the Night, Wasabi Journal Double Dot, Wildberry Stripe Double Dot, Mistletoe Jewels, Mistletoe Noteworthy

Mini Cards
Robbie Herring

I must say that I've honestly never thought about making mini-cards, but I loved this idea! I also decided to make mine quick and easy! Using the Noteworthy pieces and one piece of Double Dot cardstock made these go together super fast!

 This one is a bit of a different size. It's 4 x 2 1/2". I did it the same way as the other one with a bit of different placement. The center layer of the flower is punched from the Double Dot and the top layer is also from the Noteworthy package. I cut some slits between the petals to make it more dimensional. 

This last card comes in the largest at 3 3/4 by 4 1/4. Instead of using ribbon to tie it together, 
the brad can be attached through the back to do that duty. 
The eyelet on the front of the card, goes through the layers of the flower, too. 

Supplies Used:
Patterned Paper: Coffee Vintage Dot
Noteworthy: Serenade
Brads: Serenade
Petals: Serenade

Tip: To really speed up the process on these cards.

1. Cut all the cardstock backs to the sizes named.

2. Pre-punch 6 leaves and 2 flowers. 

3. Distress all pieces of cardstock, Noteworthy pieces and leaves. 

Use the end of a pencil to scrunch up your flowers a bit for added dimension.

4. Add eyelets to all six punched holes. (Punch holes all together by holding the cards closed.)

Don't forget to punch through the layered flower on the 3rd card.

5. Attach ribbon, as shown.

6. Glue down flowers on the first two cards and add the brad to the last one. 

Ribbon: Licorice, Olive and Buttercup

Samantha Wright
 I made my minis using "leftovers" from my Bo Bunny stash! 
Reasons to create mini cards:
1. It's a great way to utilise every bit of Bo bunny goodness and of course.... there is NO waste 
2. They are quick and fun to make
3. Who doesn't love a homemade thank you card?

 This photo is just to show a size comparison(mini vs an average sized card)

 This card measures 3"high x 4" wide.

This card measures 4 3/4" high and 3" wide.

Supplies Used:

Card Kits: Ambrosia, Vicki B
Double Dot Cardstock: Violet Dot
Chipboard: Garden Girl 12" Chipboard
Jewels: Garden Girl
Double Dot Ribbon: 3/8" Turquoise

Introducing "My Scrappin' Shop"

Today we are showcasing a local store...

Local, that is, if you live in or near the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia

 Hi, I’m Teena from My Scrappin’ Shop. Together with my Mum, Rosemary and my sister, Leonie we opened our shop just over 9 years ago on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. We have 5 wonderful ladies - Nora, Mel, Barb, Carolyn and Lisa who share their talents with us and inspire all who visit our store.

Sunkissed - Wet n’ Wild 

 2 years ago we decided to offer our customers a monthly kit. We wanted to give our customers value for money, a variety of themes, products and styles. The manufacturer had to be reliable and have the capability of designing awesome collections all the time. Of course BoBunny was on the top of the list. So Leonie and I designed the first kit using the Sunkissed Collection and The BoBunny Club was born.

Leonie with a stack of BoBunny kits

 Every month we create a new kit using new BoBunny papers & embellishments. Each kit contains full instructions to complete 4 pages.  To keep our pages looking fresh we use a variety of techniques and styles inspired by BoBunny designers and the latest trends. And with the variety of themes that BoBunny comes up with, makes it lots of fun.

Country Garden – Fun in the Sun

 Every month more and more ladies join the club as they realise it is nice to get a fun parcel in the mail. They can scrap with the latest and the greatest in the comfort of their own home and have full instructions to create wonderful pages. If you are interested in finding out more you can visit our website.  www.myscrappinshop.com.au   Pictured below are some of this year’s pages.

On the Go – Trucks & Dirt

Little Miss – Mum’s Wedding Dress

But before I go, we would like to thank BoBunny for the wonderful opportunity to tell you our story on the BoBunny Blog. And also for the last 10 years of designing and creating fantastic products which has brought joy to so many of us through scrapbooking our family and friends.