Inspiration for March UmWowStudio's Sketch

Hello!

It's JaMajka here :)

Today I would like to show you 

my layout created as an inspiration

 for our March challenge, where I used

 March UmWowStudio's sketch.

I used:

- Starry Night Flair

- Layered Triangles

- Chevron Confetti

And now some details and close-ups:

Have a great day!

JaMajka

Dogalicious X 2

Hello and Happy Thursday.  Tina here today with a light-hearted layout featuring my two pups - Moose & Flikka. 

One of the main reasons I love creating with chipboard, especially UmWowStudio chipboard, is that allows you to add more dimension and texture to layouts, no matter who the supplier or collection is.  Raw chipboard is one of the most versatile products you can have in your stash, and it never runs out of style.

I had recently purchased this bright and cheerful collection from Fancy Pants.  I knew I wanted to create a layout featuring my dogs, but I wanted more dimension and color to my layout. 

Heat embossing chipboard is super easy and a great way to do just that.

I embossed Distressed Harlequin chip to be used as a backdrop for my photo, and several pieces from the Layered Triangle chip set.  They added just the perfect touch of dimension, texture, and color to my layout.  Love it!

What is your favorite way to enhance your chip?  Please share your tips and ideas!  I'm always looking for new ways to use my chip!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

"She" Gift Bags...

Hello and Happy Tuesday!

Tina Walker here today with fun way to use UmWowStudio Stencils, Chipboard, and Flair.

I've had these Maya Road burlap bags in my stash for awhile, and wasn't quite sure what to make with them.  I've been obsessed with using UmWowStudio Stencils recently, so I thought it might be fun to add some texture to the burlap bags with a stencil and embossing paste. (I used the Diamond Confetti Stencil for my project)

While the white embossing paste looks pretty awesome just like this, I wanted more color and depth to my burlap bag 'background', so I sprayed some of my favorite spray mist directly on each bag.

Once my spray mist was dry, I stamped several ladies on sprayed (with spray mist) cardstock and cut them out.  I added a few sequins and sentiments to each bag for additional interest.

On my larger bag, I added a Flair piece from the "Mustard 29" Flair set,  and a few painted/sprayed pieces from the "Layered Triangle" Chipboard collection.

Wouldn't these bags be great to give to a special friend or family member?  Add a small gift or hand-written note for a memory that will last a lifetime.

I hope you enjoyed my "She" Gift bag project today!  What are some ways you use UmWowStudio stencils, Chipboard, and Flair?  I'd love to see your projects!

Tina

Sketch Inspiration {Daddy's Gloves 12x12}

Hello Hello!! DeeDee here again, today.

Today I'm inspiring you using yesterday's grungy stampy delicious sketch! (Which you have all month to enter, of course)

The sketch! 

And I worked up the following 12x12 based on it. 

As you can see, that's my Oobaloob (Gabe) wearing his daddy's work gloves. He makes the cutest faces when I take photos, so I knew the photobooth styled photos in the sketch would be a perfect way to show them off. The paper base is from our dear friends at 7 Dots Studio from the brand new Cold Country line by Finnabair.

 

I took advantage of the grungyness in the sketch by laying out some Blick gesso underneath the spot for my photo. I've layered up tons of Viva Las VegaStamps! rubber stamps (Color Wheel Lines, Coffee Ring Stain, Victorian Flourish, Waybill/Invoice Background and Rear View Vintage Car) all in black Archival Ink by Ranger. In this cluster there's some Gauche Alchemy Washi Tape, Element Die Cuts from Nature Walk by 7 Dots Studio, Prima embellishments, and an UmWowStudio bit from the Gear Mash which has been swiped with a black ink pad.

Here is a bit more stamping and clustering, including a piece of Chevron ribbon from May Arts, those great stamps from VLVS!, a Prima brad, a tag reinforcement from the Soar Tag set and a piece of flair from Moon Shine.

Here's a great close up of what our fabulous chipboard looks like with just a dab o' ink! Take any color ink of any type ink pad you want, and just swipe it right across your chipboard piece. If you press hard enough it will color the whole thing, or you can lighten up a bit and get a more mottled, grungy effect like this. I used a Black Archival pad by Ranger to swipe across a couple pieces from the Layered Triangles. You can also see in this photo a bit of the checker pattern from our Checker Board Mask. I just misted a bit o' instant coffee through the mask for a nice dull but noticeable effect.

And finally... I used one of the frames from the Movie ATC frames set, chopped off 1/3 of it and slid it under my raised photo sequence. It's a great anchor. The title is 'Daddy's Gloves' and was made using a basic dymo label maker. I also finished off with some random stamping around the page using a date stamps to mark the occasion.

Thanks for stopping by to see me today :) It's always a pleasure to connect with the UmWowStudio fans. See you next time♥ DeeDee

Being Silly

Hello everyone,

It's Miae here and I've got a layout to share with you :)

 

What I enjoy about the UmWowStudio Layered Chipboard shapes is the versatility. They can be used to be a standout embellishment or they can blend into the background seamlessly. These Layered Triangles were my worker bees on this page.

I used them as part of my background to give it dimension. The geometric shapes also gave it some visual interest.

I also used the layered triangles to create some movement and help guide the eyes to the title which I kept small.

Overall, they gave my page that little extra oomph that I was looking for!

Have a great day!

Supplies:

UmWowStudio Layered Triangles

7 Dots Studio Love is in the Air

Distress Stain Dusty Concord

Faber Castell Gelatos 

Shimmerz Vibez

Neocolor II wax pastels

Christmas 2013 {12x12 by Kylie}

Hi, Kylie here! Have you ordered any of UmWowStudio's amazing Winter and Christmas themed products yet? At the time I did this layout, neither had I. But all is not lost, if you order now, your chip will be arriving just as you're thinking about printing your Holiday pictures!

Can you believe my daughter's daycare took Holiday pictures in October? I hadn't even begun to think of Christmas when I got the photographs, but I just HAD to scrap this one. And I've been waiting to share it for a while.....

I utilized several of the UmWow Studio collections to make this layout and the Authentique Joyous line. I particularly enjoyed cutting the Heartstrings Chipboard down to use as 'icicles' (heartsicles?) on my tree. I spritzed them with a little silver glimmer mist to give them just the right amount of shimmer.

I love including banners on my pages and for this page I use a combination of the Layered Banner and Layered Triangle pieces. I really like the contrasting shapes and think they work well together. Especially with a couple of Santa's and some chipboard confetti thrown in.

Here are a few close ups of from the page:

And a full list of products:

UmWowStudio HeartStrings, Layered Hearts, Heart Confetti, Star Confetti, Layered Banners, Layered Triangles and Flair. Authentique Joyous paper, die cut stickers and letters. Other products: Thickers letters and Twinery twine.

Happy Holidays everyone!
Kylie

Cassandra Chen and her BIRTHDAY BOY {a layout}

Today I'm making up for some lost time and introducing the *cough* August *cough* guest designer! We'll have two fabulous ladies this month -- Stick around to meet Riikka this week -- today please welcome CASSANDRA to the UWS blog!

FB Page - Simply Handmade- https://www.facebook.com/CassandraChenCrafts
Blog: http://www.thescrapperinme.blogspot.sg/
Instagram: cassandrachen

Heyyie! My name is Cassandra Chen and I live in Sunny Singapore! I caught the scrapbooking bug in 2010 and I don’t think I have recovered from it since. Besides drooling over all the paper collections, I love how scrapbooking captures and preserves life's simplest moments! Besides scrapbooking, I love photography, sewing and doing all sorts of crafts!:D 

Warmest regards,
Cassandra Chen

And today she has the sweetest little blue layout :

Something has always struck me about layouts that aren't square, and I'm a total fan of Cassandra's work. It's always so super top notch! The paper clustering in the corner is perfect.

And the golden glitter she's doused the UmWowStudio Layered Triangles in is superb! As the title (Layered Triangles) says, I had originally intended for all the layered pieces to layer on top of each other -- but every time someone staggers them like this, my heart flutters. One of the most rewarding things as a designer and owner of your own company and products is watching people use them in ways they weren't intended. Basically just seeing people be creative makes me happy, throw in my own products and I'm a superbly giddy gal! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your work today Cassandra! It definitely makes me giddy :) -DeeDee

Tada! - {12x12 by Miae Rowe}

Helllllooooo!! It's Creative Team Wednesday (hah) and Miae has a layout to share!

Miae says :

For this week's layout, I decided to use my UWS chippies to spiff things up! I really wanted to make them sparkle and have some "wow" factor of their own!

I started by covering both the Layered Triangles and Layered Stars with gesso. Next they got a coat of metallic silver paint. Then I covered the shapes with liquid glitter, also in silver. While that glitter was still wet, I sprinkled more glitter in silver and blue (for the Layered Stars) and silver and red (for the Layered Triangles). 

You should see them in the sun, they shine!

Supplies:

UWS Layered Triangles

UWS Layered Stars

Lumiere metallic silver paint

Studio G liquid glitter

Martha Stewart glitter

 

I'm always in awe by Miae's mixed media style, and these layered bits just SHINE on this layout! 

Super Star {A 12x12}

Today I've got this UBER FAB layout by Miae! I'm always so pleased to get to share work by the Creative Team! Miae mentions that her butterflies are like mini canvases, and that's exactly how they are! Our chipboard is thick and sturdy, ready for altering!

Miae says: "It was pure delight to work with these UmWowStudio chipboards! 

I treated each butterfly like a mini canvas. First I covered them with gesso, then with a crackle medium. Next came the gelato sticks, mists, and Pearl Ex powders. As for the triangles, I left them raw with just some splatterings of black ink. They provided just the perfect contrast for a girlie/grungy page!

Supplies:

UmWowStudio Layered Butterflies, Layered Triangles

Kroma Crackle medium, TA mists and Glimmer Glam, Heidi Swapp Color Shine, Faber Castell Gelatos

Pearl Ex powders, Angora watercolors, Other supplies from my stash"

Just STUNNING!!