Inspired by Authentique Paper

Since the release of Authentique Paper two weeks ago, I am totally smitten with all 3 collections and can't wait to see more!  I created this fairly simple single page layout of BOF (BabyOfTheFamily).  She is definitely "Uncommon" and makes us smile and giggle every day.  She is truly a blessing!

I cut this scalloped edge from one of the patterned papers and used this lovely pink Making Memories ribbon to frame the page....

The teeny journaling tags are from the Uncommon die-cut sheet, and the words are from their "Diction" sticker sheet.

The flower petals are cut from the same paper that I cut into large scallops edging the page.  I added a button from My Mind's Eye "Lost & Found" collection.

In honour of Canada Day, I added a Melissa Frances (Canadian designer!!) frame....well, this was actually just a happy coincidence and good timing! lol!

Next up...the blue line from Authentique Paper called "Journey" !!

PLUS...drum roll....this week I announce the winner of my GIVEAWAY!!! Wooohooooo!

The Fabulous New Authentique Paper!

Since my original plan for this blog was to share my passion for scrapbooking, then maybe it's time for me to post a layout.  I was thrilled last week when I laid my eyes....and hands...on the gorgeous new collection by Margie Romney-Aslett called Authentique Paper.  Gosh, these papers are lovely to work with, and I did a two-page display layout for my local store Scrap-A-Lot with the "Blissful" line...isn't that the nicest name? 

Honestly, these papers design themselves! Normally, I'm not a big fan of yellow, but Margie's patterned papers in this palette are truly stunning.  I kept the layout quite simple...which is a big accomplishment for me! hee hee!

Cut out these flowers from the paper and added a black ribbon border...

The bird cage is also cut from the paper, and I placed a Prima black bling flourish behind.
The edges of the background papers are punched with a Martha Stewart border and corner punch.

I inked all the edges with Color Box Charcoal Chalk Ink and added the black Twiddley Bitz chipboard accents...

I wanted to create a layout to remind my children that they mean the world to me, and thus the title "I Love You" with the Tiny Alpha stickers.  These collections come with the most adorable tiny alphas, die cuts, title tags and "Diction" stickers (those are the words I placed beside each photo to describe my kids...luckily I was in a good mood that day!).

And the BEST news is...there are two more lines:  a pink collection called "Uncommon" and a blue collection called "Journey."  They are just as lovely as "Blissful."

"Journey" from Authentique Paper

"Uncommon" by Authentique Paper

Hmmmmm...I feel another shopping trip coming on :)