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Simple Stories 24 Seven Mom Layout

Created by Anita Mulcahey

Some photos just seem to grab you and you just know that you need to do something with them.  This is a dear friend of mine with her mother at a recent girls weekend on Cape Cod which they do every year.  I have had so much fun creating with this Simple Stories 24 Seven line and this is my third project this month.  If you haven't purchased it yet, you need to hop on over to The Hens' Den and get yours before it is gone.

There are so many amazing elements in this set and the gorgeous colors and quality that you expect from Simple Stories.  This photo just makes me so happy as you can plainly see the love Anne has for her dear mother.

Hugs,

Simple Stories 24/Seven Brads

Simple Stories 24/Seven Expression Cardstock Stickers 
Simple Stories 24/Seven Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers
Simple Stories 24/Seven Collection Kit

Simple Stories 24/Seven Chipboard Stickers

Oh Baby!!

I just adore this Simple Stories 24/Seven line.  The Sn@p pages are just so much fun to work with and so easy to work into an album.  You should definitely check them out in the Hens' Den Store and get some before they are gone.  I missed my darling daughter while she was away at Georgia Institute of  Technology studying engineering for her freshman year.  One reason that I love scrapbooking is that I am able to live through these wonderful times with her growing up as I created each page.

 She was so sweet and so adorable growing up and as my children have gotten older I have wished that I had held onto those sweet times a little more closely.  These are some of my favorite photos which are now all in a lovely book that I can flip through when I am missing her.

 Now I will have to make one for Sean, may be for my next project, lol.

 Hugs,

Simple Stories 24/Seven 12 Sn@p Pages
Simple Stories 24/Seven Layered Stickers
Simple Stories 24/Seven 3X4 Journaling Card Elements
Simple Stories 24/Seven 6 Sn@p Pockets
Simple Stories 24/Seven Brads
Simple Stories 24/Seven Expression Cardstock Stickers 
Simple Stories 24/Seven Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers
Simple Stories 24/Seven Collection Kit
May Arts Woven Burlap Red 1/2"
Maya Road Striped Ribbon Sunflower

A Primo Prima Album by Moriah Macdonald

Prima Pocket Album-Part 1

featuring Prima Marketing- Engravers Line

from The Hen's Den

by Moriah Macdonald

Hiya Peeps!  It was such a lovely day yesterday (71 degrees) that I thought I would snap pics outside for a change.  Don't get too excited for us New England folks yet.  It's supposed to be simply ugly on Friday.  They mentioned the "s word" even.  Nothing that should amount to anything, thank goodness!

Today I'm sharing Part 1 of a project! :)  Charlie sent me a set of goodies from the Prima Engraver line and as soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to make a pocket album with it!!!!

The album is made from two pocket folders that have been folded into quarters and then bound together using a binding machine.  If you want to know more about how to create the album base, leave me a message in the comments and I'll be sure to get back to you. :)

The paper was all 12"X12" cut to 4"x11.5" for the slash pockets (and covers too) and 4"x7.5" for the full pockets.  The great part is that the leftover from the 4"x7.5" is used on the front of the bottom part of the full pocket. :)

I am leaving you with a mystery until Part 2.  How will I keep things from falling out of the slash pockets?  What things will be put in the pockets?  What more embellishing can be had?  These questions and more will be answered, so be sure to tune in to find out!  In the meantime, here is another scrappy tip...

Since I bought the folders in generic bulk from one of the big box office places, the pockets were slashed and the insides had the company name, so the .5" part that was cut to make the 4"X11.5" paper used in the slash pockets was big enough to use to cover the company label.  Every bit of scrap was used.  LOVE when that happens- it makes for less cleaning. Whoo-hoo!

Make sure to stock up on goodies so you can follow along when Part 2 gets posted. :)

Cover Paper- Prima Marketing- Engraver- Black Leaf
Inside Papers- Prima Marketing- Engraver-Cartouche
                     Prima Marketing- Engraver- Cesello
                     Prima Marketing- Engraver- Calligraphy
                     Prima Marketing- Engraver- Atlas
Flowers- Prima Marketing- Engraver- Vines
Lightbulb Frame- Prima Marketing- Engraver- New Print Mini Frame
Button- Prima Marketing- Engraver- Wood Buttons
Ribbon- May Arts- Crochet- Green

French Country by Grapic 45 - Altered cabinet

 

 

 

French Country by

Graphic 45

Primitive Cabinet by

Unknown (hehe)

 

 

 

I found this cabinet, while out looking at collectible and antique items, several months back.  It has been hanging around since.  I know when I found it I wanted to make a really cool but functional display case for my store and some of the goodies I carry.  All I needed was just the right paper.  Along came Graphic 45 and their newest release, French Country.  The colors were perfect because the cabinet was painted in a soft green and then distressed with a darker green. I really like the colors and did not want to have to repaint the entire thing.  French Country filled the bill. 

 

 

Here are some "before" pictures.

 

 

 

 



 

 

Green and not really pretty but there was so much potential.  I just simply loved how it was made.

 

 

Here are some "after" pictures.

 

 

 

 Ok it is looking better but you need to see some of the close ups.  I spent some time on the metal flowers from Graphic 45.  I used several different embossing powders to color them and fit them in with the paper line.  I also used sprays from the Petaloo line. I fussy cut the Rooster and placed him against the mesh so that he sat back off the front of the door.

 

Here are some close ups:

The Rooster:

 

 

 

This cluster is on the bottom of the cabinet.  I used soft embossing powders to use with the paper flowers from Graphic 45

 

 

 

In this cluster, I used black and white embossing powders and clustered the flower with flowers from the French Country collection.  This is on the right side of the door.

 

 

This cluster is on the top of the cabinet.  Using Red and Sea Foam white and Celery embossing powders, I wanted to pick up colors from the paper flower collection in the French Country line.

 

 

This cluster is on the left side of the door.  Using Mustard Seed and Spiced Marmalade embossing powders this flower went in with the Sunflower cluster from the paper line.

 

 

Here are a few more pictures from the sides and other angles.

 

Left side of the cabinet. 

 

 

Right side of the cabinet

 

Full top of the cabinet.

 

I hope you enjoyed viewing my project and I really hope it inspires you to do something really cool with a piece of furniture that you may have that you really want to change.

 

Always remember, we have a lot of really cool stuff to buy over at The Hens Den. 

 

Have a VERY crafty day

 

Generations by Simple Stories

 

 

 

 

 

Generations Collection by Simple Stories

Serving Tray

Created by Charlie LaBonte

 

 

 

 

 

I love snooping around in collectible/antique stores.  You can find some of the most wonderful stuff and then ideas spring to life.  I was in on of our local stores, Pole Barn Primitives, and found this really cool serving tray.  It was pretty ratty, as the felt under the glass had rotted away and in the process discolored the glass.  I took it home, dismantled it and scrub the glass real good and tore out all that ratty material. Now all that is it is missing are the pictures. (you won't be serving coffee with this now)

 

 

All the paper is under the glass.  Once I had the layout completed, I put it all back together and then added my embellishments to the top side of the glass. 

 



 

Here is a close up of the corner cluster.  You can also see that I left the paint in it "Old" condition.   I love playing with this stuff, makes my heart sing.

 

 

Products used:

Simple Stories Generations collection

Petaloo Canterbury Spray Collection

Petaloo Darjeeling Mini Mix 

Maya Road Small Organza Roses Ribbon

 

I hope you like my inspiration project and that it opens your eyes to other possibilities.  Please keep The Hens Den in mind for your shopping needs.