Alice in Vintage Single Page Layout
“This is little me and my family. This photo was taken about 50 years ago, scary stuff!! I think I was about 4 or 5 years old. Looking at these old family photos, my dad and my brother bare feet,…
Lynette’s Dazzling Blue Layout
I love all the colour blue…in all of its shades, so it is not surprising that I chose the Dazzling Blue paper pack to scrap the photo’s I took of my granddaughter Leane with her Oupa. I wanted to use…
Paper Scraps a Black and White Layout
Today I am sharing a layout with some of my paper scraps. Yes, I love scraps and I always try and use everything and anything from what I love. I even incorporate the barcode strips, including the barcode itself and…
I have a Gypsy Heart!
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“You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way! ~ Dr. Seuss I’m absolutely over the moon to introduce 12 new papers, plus a brand new basic colour (or is it…
Buck’s Mini Album
I generally don’t like making mini albums. For me personally they are time consuming dust gatherers, I really can’t help feeling that way. I do however like making them once in a blue moon. This little mini album is for…
Kraft Essentials Layout Inspired by Chevrons
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This week I was inspired by chevrons and used some of my favourite Lady Pattern Paper from the Kraft Essentials range to create this gorgeous single page layout. The neutral background was the perfect base for some pretty florals, old…
Chocolate Chilli layout with golden accents!
Everybody loves the new Lady Pattern Paper colour! Cariena creates a beautiful Chocolate Chilli layout, using delectable golden elements. See how she uses her Silhouette CAMEO 3, some pigment powder, a paintbrush and dauber to create a unique title for…
Art Journal Love Page
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I am really enjoying my art journaling more and more. And with the month of love just past I wanted to create an appropriate page perfect for celebrating love. Of course I pulled out my Lady Pattern Paper papers and…
Die Cut Heart – A Valentine’s Day Card
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Looking for a fun way to create a heart card for your love one on Valentine’s Day – we have a quick idea on how to create a fun sparkly and dimensional card. In just a few easy steps using…
Picture Perfect Metallic Silver & Pink
Take a closer look at how Cariena creates a beautiful, embossed, inked and embellished pocket for her Picture Perfect layout! Cariena used a combination of Basic Essentials & the all new Twinkle Toes. Do you have any questions about the…
Twinkle Toes Range
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When you hear the name Twinkle Toes you automatically think baby right? Well in my case that is the last thing I think about! For me I see an amazing paper design that is just too beautiful for words. So…
Capture the moment in Metallic Silver and White
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Shades of silver and white make for the perfect combination of class and elegance. And so too, is the new Lady Pattern Paper Metallic Silver and white. I absolutely love the clean and crispness this paper offers. For this release…
Time For Merry Krafty Christmas Layouts!
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Beautiful and versatile in every way imaginable – that pretty much describes the new Kraft Essentials Metallic Silver paper from Lady Pattern Paper. The first thing that came to mind was a Christmas layout when I saw the beautiful sparkly…
Nautical Ten Minute Card
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I love making cards, but for me they have to be quick and easy. And what better way to make cards than when you have everything out already and working on something else. So while I was creating layouts using…
Dazzling Blue Rosette – Step by Step Video
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Welcome to our very first video :) The amazing Cariena Basson gives us a quick tutorial on how to make your very own Dazzling Blue Rosette, which can be used in a layout, or on a card, or pretty much anywhere your heart…
Trust In Love Art Journal Page
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I love being creative! It really is that simple, I crave it in fact. This brings me to my next point. I literally use everything I have and even left-overs. Some people think I am crazy but it is true.…
Scrapbook Layout
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With the month of August celebrating women I thought it apt to create a scrapbook layout using some recent photos celebrating some gorgeous women in my life. New and old friends made when we come together making memories and creating…
Pinwheel Envelope – a fun twist to something everyday!
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Since I discovered the envelope maker, making envelopes for cards is so easy. But every now and again I don’t have it with me and so necessity calls that I can make an envelope in a few minutes on the…
Kraft Essentials Double Page Layout
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What does Kraft Essentials, travel paper and Spar have in common? Well if you live in Gauteng then it all comes together in a double page layout about a horse. Yes strange but true, and it just goes to show…
Handmade Card – Number 1 Dad!
With Father’s day around the corner it’s the perfect time to spoil dad with some special handmade goodies, treats and a special card. Today I am sharing a card made using the gorgeous new Kraft Essentials paper. Step 1 Cut…
Lady Pattern Paper Project Life Layout
On the 7th May we had a lovely scrapping day featuring the beautiful Lady Pattern Paper papers. And what better way to celebrate such a special day than to create a project life style layout, adding as much photos onto…
Mom’s Single Page Layout – With Love…
If you are planning preserve the memory of this year’s Mother’s Day, why not make a beautiful single page layout and pop it into a frame – a perfect reminder of the one who loves you unconditionally. My inspiration for…
Mother’s Day Card – Sweet Memories
With Mother’s Day this month we get to say thank you and spoil our Moms a little bit more than usual. A special handmade Mother’s Day card will be appreciated more than you will ever know, so pull out your stash…
Altered Mini Album Cover
I am always inspired by the beautiful colours of the Lady Pattern Paper range of papers. This week is a blue, teal and green kind of week. Part of the inspiration for this altered mini album cover was the journal…
Handmade Gift Card Envelopes
So what do you do with all your scraps of patterned papers? I always try and utilize them for something good, something useful and at the very least pretty. So it came that I needed some small handmade gift card…
A Starry Starry Art Journal Page
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This week I continue to be inspired by the wonderful Lady Pattern Paper range. And even though I find myself constantly being drawn to the new range of papers and designs I have not forgotten about the Basic Essentials at…
A Punched Shaped Card – Summertime Precious Moment
So often we forget to use the supplies and tools we already have in our stash. Just as easily as we forget to enjoy life and those last precious moments of summer we are experiencing here in the southern half.…
Butterfly Card Inspired By A Layout
Inspiration is everywhere, and with Lady Pattern Paper having a cardmaking competition, I can’t help myself but feel the urge to make some more cards. I love making cards because they offer me a creative outlet that is not so…