Jen Burns

Monday, October 3, 2022

You're Awesome - 49 and Market - ARToptions Alena

Hello 49 and Market Fans, today I am on the blog with a selfie photo of my amazing little grandson and I on a "Nanny & Mason" day that we had together. We went by train to the museum to see the Dinosaurs of Patagonia display of the amazing bones found. What was the most fun was not being in a hurry ! We took our time wandering around and Mason had fun at the nearby little park and activities that were on that day. When I saw the ARToptions Alena range it looked perfect to scrapbook this memory.

I have started with the 12x12 paper titled "Peek-A-Boo" as my background, distressing the edges and added alternating strips of the fabric tape set to the bottom of the page.

Next I used the oval frame from the laser cut sheet and added a light peach piece of paper from the 6x8 paper pack to the back. I then added a large floral from from the amazing 12x12 rub on transfer sheet.

I have then layered more of the 6x8 papers behind the photograph, using foam tape inbetween the pages.

I have then layered pieces of the ephemera and topped with the chipboard book plate that I have added brads to and title of my layout "Your Awesome".

Ocean Jade flowers are one of the perfect colours to compliment the Alena range so I have created a flower cluster entwined with fine laser cut pieces and acetate leaves and butterflies.

I have create the curled paper fringe by cutting the paper in regular intervals and using an awl curled the paper around it. Layered under a lace laser cut piece to add interest and depth.

The "Embrace Life" has been created by layering pieces of the chipboard pieces into the arrow shape. I have added some of Ocean Jade flowers and laser cuts to balance the composition of my page finishing off with some of the gorgeous butterflies and cute mini metal index clips.

49 and Market products used:

ARToptions Alena - Peek-A-Boo

ARToptions Alena 6x8 Collection

ARToptions Alena Laser Cuts

ARToptions Alena - Fabric Tape

ARToptions Alena - Chipboard Pieces

ARToptions Alena - 12x12 Rub on transfers

Royal Spray - Ocean Jade

Spectrum Sherbet Tidal Wave Acetate Leaves

Mini Index Clips - Tidal Wave

Thank you for joining me on the blog today, I hope you get time to create, if you do so please share on the "49 and Market Fans" Facebook page.
HERE

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Happy - Dusty Attic October Mood Board

Hello everyone, today I am sharing my take on the Dusty Attic Moodboard challenge for the month of October. I couldn't go past this gorgeous photo of my beautiful grand daughter who even has daisies on her little jumper that match the board perfectly.

I have used Maja Designs papers and started with monochrome Sienna, cutting a portion from the middle of the paper to use for the circle and using the darker shade as my background border.
I have then trimmed the patterned "Don't worry" paper to 11.5 x 11.5 and machine sewn around the edges.

Next I have gathered some 49 and Market ephemera pieces like the doily, view finder, tags and frame from the Vintage Artistry Coral collection and added them underneath the circle composition which I have used foam tape under to give depth.

Next I started with my chipboard, painting the "happy" title, heraldry motif, large and small daisies all white. When dry I added the yellow middle to the daisies and Wink of Stella glitter to the title.

The botanic runner and botanic mix I have painted with green then sponged a darker green onto the edges/circles.

I have then adhered my photo down using foam tape behind that also. Adding the chipboard motif to the bottom and botanic runner to the top with a cute daisy in the middle.

Using Salmon flowers I have constructed a floral cluster element on the right hand side weaving botanical mix and daisies throughout.

To finish off my page I have added some epoxy love hearts and butterfly bauble.

Dusty Attic chipboard used

12x12 papers used

To enter the challenge for your chance to win one of two $50 AUD credits to the Dusty Attic Online store just add your take into the comments section on the Dusty FANattics facebook page HERE

https://facebook.com/groups/1949690068580466

Friday, September 23, 2022

Sweetest - 49 and Market

Hello everyone, today I would like to share a layout of my cheeky little grand daughter using the NEW ARToptions Alena range.

First I have used the "Flirty" paper as a background and cut a photo mat out of the middle from the back. Then used the "Full Bloom" paper cut down to 11.5" x 11.5", distressing each of the papers.

I have used two of the ephemera frames the Coral at the top left and the green at the bottom right.

Then cut around the butterfly in the background to lift up over the ephemera frame.

The chipboard pieces have been placed down the side of the photograph, adding the cutest little laser cut buttons complete with thread. I have layered some of the tickets from the ephemera pack and lace laser cut. Little pieces of the fabric tape has been added down the bottom left to balance the gorgeous green/blue colour.

Adding three little tags from the tag set and a little heart chipboard piece at the top of the photo. Butterfly rub on transfers have been added including the "you are Adored" which she is totally loved and adored !!

The stunning photo wrap has been added, however it was too wide so I have just snipped a little piece off.

Some more of the laser cuts have been added like the stamps and gorgeous iron work heart. The flowers have been shaped with foam tape underneath to add depth then three NEW little Salsa flowers.

49 and Market Products used

12x12 Collection Pack

ARToptions Alena - Full Bloom

ARToptions Alena - Flirty

ARToptions Alena Laser Cuts

ARToptions Alena - Ephemera Bits

ARToptions Alena - Fabric Tape

ARToptions Alena - Chipboard pieces

ARToptions Alena - Tag Set

Hope you have enjoyed my layout today and I have inspired you. We have a 49 and Market Fans Facebook page that we would love you to add any creations of your own to HERE

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1574147982721617

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Simply the BEST - 49 and Market

Hello everyone, today I have a layout of my gorgeous Kyden, we have a little ritual of after every hair cut he has I get to take a photo.

First I started with the Solids #1 paper and cut out a circle from the middle of the back before using it as a border piece. I have then cut a circle frame which I have machine stitched and added the reverse light blue paper onto a chipboard piece to add layers to the page. I have then cut the Peaceful Notions paper to 11.5 x 11.5 distressing edges of both papers, then adding some machine stitching around the edges.

Look at the amazing leaves in the laser cut set ! I have shaped them using a mouse pad and a pen then added liquid scrap dots behind them to keep the form then layered over the top of each other.

Lots and Lots of layers have been achieved with ephemera and laser cut pieces. I have added the washi tape to a piece of card and torn the pieces adding them to the layers. Two of the ephemera pieces I have put through my big shot with a Star embossing folder inking the edges.

Using chipboard pieces I have layered three of the arrow pieces topped with the book plate and the title "Simply the Best" and cute little laser cut button.
He is one of the BEST things in my life and brings lots of happiness and joy to so many.

The chipboard tag has been embellished with the ironwork key and some winged things.

I have used the "Best" from the 12x12 Sentiments rub ons onto a white piece of cardstock and fussy cut it out as to make it stand out by adding tape underneath to layer it. I have then added some more of the amazing leaf laser cuts layered across the bottom.

49 and Market products used