Fall and the Silhouette Pix Scan

From the time I took the picture of my younger children in a pile of leaves, I knew that I wanted to duplicate that feel in the layout I would eventually make.  I picked the Echo Park A Perfect Autumn collection because I loved the unexpected addition of the light blue. 

I usually don't mind fussy cutting, but the thought of fussy cutting twenty or more leaves was just too much to consider.  I decided it was the perfect time to try my Silhouette Pix Scan which I purchased several months ago, but had never used.  The Pix Scan has an area that is 8 1/2" by 11" so I started with cutting my page down to this size and putting it in the scan area on the sheet making sure to keep the paper inside the registration marks.

 I downloaded the software from the Google Play Store to my Android smart phone.  When you open the application, you get information on taking a picture.  The picture should be taken with the mat flat and in natural or good lighting and without any shadows.

Once the picture is taken in the app, you'll receive a processing message.  I'll admit that I must have taken the picture ten times because I kept getting an error message.  I decided to lift the paper and move it on the mat to see if that would help.  Only then did I realize that there was a clear cover sheet on the mat.  I removed the clear cover, took the picture again, and it worked great.  Once the picture has been processed, you'll have the opportunity to review the trace area and the trace lines which look just like the trace lines you see in Silhouette Design Studio.

Once the trace looked good, I loaded the mat to my Cameo and sent the job to the machine.  The Cameo uses the registration marks to line up the paper cut out the image.  The cuts weren't perfect, but I thought they were really good and I was happy with the time it saved me.

I used Bazzill French Vanilla as my background paper.  I splatted Gold Heidi Swapp Color Shine and Tim Holtz Antiqued Bronze Distress Mica Spray all over the background.  I used my Silhouette again to cut a tree and some additional leaves from a Hobby Lobby Paper Studios gold foiled tree print paper as well as other papers from the A Perfect Autumn collection.  The cut file is the Just Nick Bare Tree.

 I used my ATG add a row of adhesive at a time along the bottom of my page and then added leaves in rows that tapered as they went up to mimic the look of a leaf pile.  I matted my pictures on the same papers to make them cohesive, but left space between them on the final mat so I could add my title between the one large photo.  I added stickers and chipboard from the A Perfect Autumn collection.  I also used matte gold embroidery floss to stitch a swirling line along the left edge of page.  This gives a sense of movement to the leaves and they look like they are falling onto the leaf pile.

I finished up using the roller stamp from on of the Paige Evans collections to add the chevron detail in bronze ink around the page along with another roller stamp to add the date and the words Fun Day.

I really hope you enjoyed this layout and please let me know if you have any questions about the products I used or the Silhouette Pix Scan.

Scraplift Hop with Craft Bunker of Ignorance

I've been a great fan of Irit Landgraf for quite some time.  I watched her YouTube videos for quite a while before becoming aware of her Facebook group, Craft Bunker of Ignorance.  Since joining, I've enjoyed the different posts and discussions that have taken place there.  I've found many other crafters to follow on YouTube and Instagram.

When the opportunity for another blog hop came up and the theme was scraplifting, I just had to jump right in.  Another one of my favorite scrapbookers is Elsie Robinson. I think her pages are so elaborate and whimsical and look like works of art.  I decided that this blog hop was just the encouragement that I needed to try something different and to stretch my abilities.  I must say that I think I did an ok job.

Elsie's Layout

My scrap lift

The original layout uses Pink Paislee Paige Evan's Pick Me Up collection.  My layout is also using Pink Paislee Paige Evans, but I am using the Turn the Page collection.  I started by adding iridescent gel medium to my background with a star stencil. 

I then used Paige's stars wreath which I purchased from the Silhouette Design Studio.  I backed the stars with different pages from the collection.  I adhered the cut file with small foam squares because I love the shadows and dimension I get.  I matted my photo with scraps and placed the bottom of the photo flat while popping up the top of the photo.  This allows you to see my daughter's feet off the floor and reinforce the feeling of flight in line with the title.

I used a punch for two smaller clouds and another cut file for two larger clouds. While I know how to sew, I really don't have the patience to sew on clothing or layouts.  I purchased a poke needle from Hobby Lobby thinking that I would save time and be more willing to sew.  I'm pretty certain it took me just as long as a regular needle would have and it did not give me the precision I hoped for.  I'm still pleased that I gave it a try though and, overall, I think it looks fine.  I added three of the clouds with foam squares for more dimension on the page.

I finished up the layout with stickers, chipboard, diecuts, Thickers, and a charm all from the Turn the Page collection.  The final step was to add iridescent sequins.  Again, I'm really pleased with the overall page and I'm really happy that I tried several new things such as scraplifting, sewing on my pages, and gel medium.

Please check out the Craft Bunker of Ignorance group on Facebook and visit the other wonderful creations.

Alyssa Hurzeler
Janet Fritz
Jennifer Gagne
Lisa Kingston
Orange Gearle
Christy Harriman
Lyne Schnable-Blodgett
Lisa PotsieFighter
Heather King
Laura Rumble