Wednesday, January 08, 2014

WHITE WITH ONE and STUCK?! Jan 1st sketch...

Hello there.. 
I hope your day is going as well as can be.. Last time I posted our weather was HOT but today it is breezy and overcast.. how can the weather be so changeable..? yet I am still hearing about the extreme cold across the other side of our wonderful world.. so I hope if that is where you are..  stay safe..

I have completed a layout for the WHITE WITH ONE January challenge and it is to use...
ww1 tangerine and again this month I did use some of the down loadable papers provided by WW1, as well as Kaiser has a cardstock with the color tangerine so I used that also. I was inspired by the asian feel to some of the downloadable papers and so used a photo of my DD when she had to dress up for Asia day at school several years ago..

Konnichiwa...
I did struggle with this layout a bit, I think it was the heat of the day.. but I admit I do like how the little cherry blossoms look with a simple flower punch and a bit of water color pencil for the center and a cottage cutz die for the branches..

And I also really liked the sketch over at STUCK?! for the 1st January sketch... which looks like..
and I 'stuck' to the sketch for my layout!

Tis the season to be jolly...

 and I have a little hint for you that I found works well... If you are like me and have school books to cover soon and you use contact, well don't throw away the backing from your contact.. it is really waxy and works wonderfully with dies to separate the die from the paper.. I used the contact backing for the die up in the top corner of this layout  and it is quite intricate but I had no trouble separating the die from the paper..
In the sandwich you put the die, the contact backing, then your paper and run it through your die machine.. and it works a treat..
See in my photo.. the die cut just comes away from the die, because of the waxy barrier the contact backing gives..So if you are covering books for school kids soon, and you have a big shot.. keep your contact backing paper.. it really works!! I hope this helps someone with die cutting!!

Well thanks so much for coming by again, and your comments really make my day!! Thank you!!

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39 comments:

  1. MitraleeJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    I would HAPPILY send you some of our cool here. Putting wood in the stove was quite a chore today! Your pages are so pretty! Love those little branches! What die did you use for those? Something with your big shot? Mine is finally back up and running, the hubby soldered the connection and it works so much better! I thought of you when we had it all taken apart on the work bench!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Both gorgeous layout, love the tangerine in the first one and the sweet holiday them of the second! Thank you for joining us again at Stuck?!

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  3. Di GarlingJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Fabulous Lizzy but I think the 2nd one is my fave. Both are such beautiful photos too. Thanks for the hint about the wax paper too, great idea. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Di

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  4. Cathy McGrathJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    What a fabulous tip about the contact backing! I love the cherry blossom tree die.....fabulous!

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  5. amanda73January 8, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    love love both of these......just stunning.....

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  6. Belinda ScottJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Awesme layouts!!! Love both, and thanks for the tip, its one of the reasons I don't use dies :)

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  7. Tracy PJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Great take on the sketch, so festive! Such fabulous photos too. Thanks for the tip, good to know. Thanks for joining in at Stuck?!

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  8. li-bee-tiJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    Beautiful pages, Lizzy! beautiful branches and the photos are all so adorable.
    Thank you for playing with us at Stuck?! and I hope you'll join us on our next reveal.

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  9. LeanneJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    THat is such a great tip!!!! PS - Your daughter is absolutely adorable!!! I love both LOs..x

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  10. DebJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    Lizzy, these are both super gorgeous layouts. Thanks for the tip about the contact backing.

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  11. Sharon FritchmanJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    Hi Lizzy! Your layouts are both absolutely amazing! I love how you use your "Lizzy" style on both of them! And thank you for tell us how you made them, too. That tip is fantastic! Today it is going up to a whopping 9 degrees F here - I don't know if we will be able to take the "heat!" LOL! Thanks, as always, for your wonderful visit to my blog!

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  12. Leeann PearceJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    Gosh lizzy.... all the die details are amazing... Love the colour combo too. thanks for popping by hope you are well!

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  13. Patty O'MalleyJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    Both layouts look beautiful, Lizzy! The diecuts add a pretty touch.

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  14. Carole WrightJanuary 9, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    wow gorjuss.

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  15. Gabrielle PollaccoJanuary 9, 2014 at 1:52 AM

    Beautiful layouts Lizzy!! I love the color combination you chose to mix with the white! ....great tip as well, I will definitely try that out! Thanks for sharing your ideas! xo xo

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  16. ChristaJanuary 9, 2014 at 3:45 AM

    What awesome photos! I love the pops of red and the balance of you flower embellishments/

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  17. Lynette JacobsJanuary 9, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    I love how delicate your first layout is. You are so good at working with white+1. I adore your take on the second sketch. Such beautiful photos.

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  18. ddazzled71January 9, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Your layouts always have me saying this....but its the truth....they are gorgeous! I love the white with one coloring and those cherry blossoms, and your Christmas Layout is beautiful with those wonderful layers and touches of red which bring out the fabulous smiling faces. You definitely have captured the Joy of Christmas here. xx

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  19. JacquiJanuary 9, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    Great tip with the school contact, how l hate that stuff! Your cherry blossom vine looks really cool and love your take on the sketch at Stuck.

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  20. Margaret MifsudJanuary 9, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Ooohhhh! Lizzy, Iooove these pages!! The first one is so pretty and I loooooove the cherry blossom ... so sweet!! The Christmas layout is fabulous!! Love the 'pop' of the red poinsettias and the happy photos, absolutely gorgeous!!! Our weather down in Adelaide is warming up again. Just can't make up it's mind, one day it's winter and the next we're in high summer again ... very confusing ... the old 'bod' is finding it hard to cope!! Must say though, it's certainly preferred to what's happening in the northern hemisphere ... that is horrendous!! Love and hugs

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  21. Lizzy HillJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    That is a FABULOUS hint, Lizzie.....you'll just have to send me some school aged kids...& it brings back HORRID memories of school book covering. I was useless at it, & as soon as the boys were able, they did it themselves. Saved them being EMBARRASSED by Mum's inept attempts!!! Anyways, I'm in ♥♥♥ with those cherry blossoms on the top one, too, & the bling flourish looks amazing! The Stuck?! is GREAT....those photos are priceless & you've really got your brights on there...YUM!!! I've had Lucas for Wed-Frid...he's sleeping over tonight, so it's been 'busy'...as little ones are! looking forward to a sleep in on Saturday - & our weather, unlike yours, has been great:):)

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  22. LuciaJanuary 9, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    oh wow, your page is gorgeous, so rich in embellisments! beautiful! thank you for playing along at stuck?! x

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  23. KerrynFJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    Such gorgeous photos, so perfectly scrapped with the Stuck?! Sketch. Thank you for playing along.

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  24. TraceyJanuary 9, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    Beautiful layouts Lizzy! The cherry blossoms look so so pretty! Wow , what a great tip.......wish I knew it a few years ago when I was covering books ( don't miss that job) Looks like you are right back into the swing of things...Its really fabulous how many layouts you can create!! I'm flat out finding the time to comment..I haven't scrapped for weeks. I have a card for Sous die cuts tomorrow, so I suppose thats a start.....I hope so. How nice is it to have a break from the hot weather. Have a great week!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 9, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    Both layouts are so beautiful and with great details ..thanks fo the tip with the dies.
    byebye,Lean

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  26. Linda EggletonJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    Both layouts are gorgeous! Love all the layering & fussy cutting in the first one!
    FAbo tip you have there too....will have to remember that one!

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  27. Paper AtticJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Love that lo Lizzy, all the little details are just lovely and I love your b&w photo.....and the Christ,mas lo is adorable! Happy New Year to you! Lisa

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  28. Rikki GrazianiJanuary 10, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Love how you used the downloadable files and I could stare at those layers for hours . Thankyou for playing along with WW1

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  29. TrishJanuary 11, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Fantastic work Lizzy,i love the cherry blossoms. Happy New year for 2014 .I always use the old waxed lunch wrap that you buy in the supermarket with my dies, makes it much easier,in my town only Coles stock it.

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  30. UnknownJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    WOW Lizzy I just adore your Cherry Blossoms on the White with 1 layout and just love how you have used my digital downloads, so fun and vibrant thanks so much for joining us at WW1 this month! Love your Stuck entry too xx

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  31. AlzJanuary 11, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Positively stunning work with all your layering Lizzy. As usual your page is gorgeous!!! Love the photo of DD!!!! I can't wait to see what you come up with for next month's colour!!! :)

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  32. gracescraps@gmail.comJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Two very different, but equally gorgeous layouts, Lizzy!! What a great way to use your dies!! Thanks for sharing! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    Garden of Grace

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  33. Eila SandbergJanuary 14, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    Thanks a bunch for the clever tip, hate trying to pry off the paper from the die! aarrgh! LOVE all the cherry blossoms on your first page. Such a truely delightful and pretty one! The Chrissy one is really so lovely. Such beautiful photos too! xoxo

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  34. UnknownJanuary 17, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    awesome layouts! the colors in the first one are amazing, and love the design on the second page. Thanks for the trick for intricate cuts!!

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  35. KatieJanuary 23, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Both pages are gorgeous! Absolutely love the cherry blossom effect on your WW1 page, thanks for joining us this month.

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  36. sandraJanuary 31, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    gosh I love your work Lizzy.
    Awesome pages, just stunning.
    Thank you for persevering with the heat and playing along with WW1 this month. :-)

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  37. BelindaJanuary 31, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    So much gorgeous detail in your WW1 layout and so beautiful. Thanks so much for playing along at WW1 this month. :-)

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  38. scrapwitchFebruary 3, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    beautiful paper work , love all those blossoms

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  39. cre8nartFebruary 5, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Beautiful work and a great tip, Lizzy! I am in awe of your ability to make so many elements blend so harmoniously together!

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