DIY Heidi Swapp clear frame inlay

I am so in love with my new Heidi Swapp gallery wall in my scrap studio and I wanted to share a quick video on how I created my clear  frame inlay that sits perfectly in the large decorative frame. The gallery wall collection will be at your local Michaels stores any day now so be on the look out soon.

I love the pop of hot pick against the clear then matched with the Mint striped mat.

The new texture paste adds some subtle  texture and height to a project without the bulk.

Enjoy my video as I share how quick and  easy it is for you to achieve this effect as well!

back to basics memory keeping

Sometimes the simplicity of Memory Keeping is photos, journaling and simple pattern papers and embellishments.  I love getting back to basics every now and then and today I want to share a layout I created recently.
This layout uses the yummy pattern paper from the Heidi Swapp Memory Planner collection as my base.

I then layered on some of the Heidi Swapp washi tape into strips to form a background layer for my photos. I added in strips from the Silver and Pink washi tape packs. I added in a few sticker embellishments also from the Memory Planner collection.

To complete my layout  I added that acrylic handwritten word and silver glitter bow which adds the perfect finishing touch to my layout. I adore the subtle layers it creates.

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DIY Gallery Wall Decor for your Craft studio

Have you heard ? Heidi Swapp will be releasing a brand new and way over the top incredible Home Decor Gallery Wall collection exclusive to Micheal's in the coming weeks. I am so honoured to share some of the pieces with you today and share how I restyled one of the walls in my craft studio. Lets start with the over all picture of my new shelving area. Isn't it just the prettiest.

Let's take a closer look at some of the pieces in the collection. Sitting on my white cupboard is the small white frame with the polka dot mat the can be DIYed with Colorshine to suit the colours and decor of your room. 

I have sprayed it with the new hot pink Colorshine and  I just adore how it really pops. I did spray over the top of the pink with the new clear Colorshine  to tone it down a touch and add that extra bit of glimmer.  The frames are so light weight they can be placed anywhere.  I placed a favourite family photo inside the mat then displayed it on a vintage stand from my stash.

Beside my frame I added some personal elements but also added in that "the best is yet to come" print from the Gallery Wall Art  collection. I have displayed it in my vintage flower frog. It will be easy to change out to another of the cards in the collection when  I need some new inspiration.

    The bottom hanging shelf holds that stunning wooden arrow that I glittered to an inch of its life with the new Mint Colorshine, isn't that colour just delish!!!

Leaning on the back wall is that white metal wall plaque that is magnetic. I added in another  Gallery Print and a large banner that I trimmed from the new 12 inch paper pad from the Gallery Wall Art collection. I attached it to the metal plaque with that yummy scrummy mint bulldog clip, it's one of my favourite pieces in the whole collection. To the right of the plaque I have placed some of the brand new 1 and 2 inch washi tape from the collection inside my apothecary jar. I love that it is pretty and functional at the same time.

To the left of my wooden arrow is some of the brand new mediums in the collection.  Mint and Hot   Pink Colorshine, Glitter and texture  paste.

On the top shelf sits the large white frame from the collection, Ilove the fancy design which adds a touch of elegance to my decor. The mat has been customised with some Mint colorshine.  Inside the frame I have used one of the brand new 11 inch stencils with the hot pink texture paste, layering it over some sturdy clear acetate. Once it was dry I trimmed it and adhered it to the back of the mat.

Beside the frame is one of the funkier pieces in the collection. The faux pallet board. 

These  come in two sizes, this one being the smaller size and they are made from paper but look like pallet board and can be totally decorated to match your decor. I have whitewashed mine  with the new White Distress paint Kit. I then added some flowers from my stash wrapped in twine to complete. 

 I just adore this view looking down, so fresh and inviting.

Let me share one last view of my new shelving area.  It is definitely my most favourite place not only in my craft studio but also my home. The pretty but bold colours and patterns against the white backdrop of my walls and shelving create a stunning impact.

Be on the look out for this incredible new Gallery Wall collection from Heidi Swapp  at your nearest Micheal's soon.

Marquee Love Light Up book end

 I love when I can use my craft supplies for home decor pieces. Recently I rearranged my studio to find a place for my Heidi Swapp planners and supplies. I wanted to add a little "somethin somethin" to step it up a bit and then  I had  light bulb moment to use one of the Heidi Swapp Mini Spring Marquee Love shapes as a light up book end.

It's the perfect finishing touch to my planner area. I began with the Mini Hashtag shape and added some of that pretty woodgrain and floral pattern paper from the 8 x8 Paper pad inside the hashtag.

To coordinate with the gold in my planner I added some of the vintage gold glitter 2 inch tape around the outside edge of the hashtag. I then finished  off  my book end with those darling pink facetted bulbs from the Marquee Love Spring collection. It looks so pretty all lit up at night in my studio.

A quick day time shot and it looks just as pretty.

 The vintage gold tape against the soft pink bulbs adds such a pretty touch to my planner area.

Be on the look out for the Spring collection at your nearest Michaels store.

Jot Mood Board

There's a gorgeous new mood board to play along with over at Jot Magazine. Such fresh and inviting colours.

Here is my sample . I combined some of the older Heidi Swapp pink zebra pattern paper with new elements from her Memory Planner collection.

Splashes of black colorshine add the perfect finishing touch.

Of course the all important journaling using my favourite technique of strip journaling.

I hope you get a chance to play along.

A bright bold Minc title!- A love layout.

I love a bold title on my layouts. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this I have found is to use some of the Heidi Swapp Minc stripe letters and foil them in your chosen colour!
It really makes it so quick and easy to match the colours in your layout with the different colours in the Minc foil range.
Being the month of February and the month of love I wanted to celebrate with a love layout about my husband and I and our recent return trip to Hawaii.

On this layout I have used the Soft pink foil on the ampersand from the Minc letter pack. I then overlayed the glitter bow and chipboard word from the Sticker collection.

I teamed the Minc ampersand  with pattern paper from the Memory Planner paper pad. The black and white spot adds a touch of drama to my layout. I then scattered around elements  such as puffy stickers and 3x3 cards from the Memory Planner collection to complete my layout. I also added a few splashes of Black Colorshine to further embellish my layout.

I finished off with some of the We R Memory Keepers fringe tape tucked under my letter to add some fun to my layout.

Next time you are looking for a sure fire easy way to add a fun title to your layout look no further than these Heidi Swapp Minc letters.

Word of the year -CALM

This year I am trying something new! Its something I have always intended to have a go at but never been disciplined enough to go through with it! Its my word of the year!
My word for 2016 is CALM!  Last year starting back at work after 8 years leave, coupled with my family and home life was very chaotic with all of us trying to find our  new normal . It was a big learning curve for everyone in my family.
This year I wanted to start with the intention of being calm. Slowing down a little, taking deep breathes and taking one day at a time.
What better way to remind me but with my word up in lights so I transformed the Heidi Swapp Marquee letters and the new Marquee Love Spring collection into a constant source of inspiration.

I have my word set up  on the top shelf in my studio,  where I go to each day to Scrap and Craft and to work on my school work and planning! I love that as I sit at my desk  I can look up and instantly have that word as a reminder.

Under my word I arranged a string of the Heidi Swapp lights that I added the brand new Spring Marquee Paper Flowers  and pink and mint Facated bulbs to. It adds such a soft lovely feminine feel to my display.

I covered the inside of each letter with pattern paper from the new 8x8 paper pad that comes in the collection. The mix of floral , stripes, spots and checks makes it easy to mix and match.

I think this pattern paper sheet in the M  might be my favourite, I love the mix of pink and yellow floral the perfect combination.

Around the edge of each letter I added some of the brand new 2 inch  Washi tapes from the collection as well. The teal glitter, Yellow and white stripe and Green floral!

The M is covered in the prettiest pink checked washi!

At night I can spend a little reflection time just before bed, with the room lights turned off  and my Marquee lights turned on. It will  allow me  to take in the days events, think of them calmly and then head to bed.

It really is a special area in my room and as I sit here at my desk staring up at the top shelf a wave of calm really is washing over me!

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