I'm excited to introduce our guest designer of the week: Diane Payne. You're going to love her Love themed cards, layouts, and mini album, I just know it!
Supplies: 12x12 Cardstock White (71259) – AC Cardstock, Can’t Get Enough Paper (35181) – Love, Must Have Been Paper (35174) – Love, Love Journaling Cards (64001) – JustWrite, LetterHouse Printed Chipboard (77229) – House, Dear Lizzy Pounce Phrases Rub Ons (43378) – MiniMarks, Dear Lizzy Glitter Assorted Brads (85506) – Elements, Eternal Love (72005) – Delights, Dear Lizzy Wish (61734) – Mixtape, Robin’s Egg Delight (53073) – Thickers, Black (62321) – Precision Pen
“I really love the smile on my daughter’s face in this photo and the way the light is illuminating the side of her face. The lighting in the photo and phrases from the Dear Lizzy rub ons inspired the sun-themed title for my layout. For the journaling, I stitched the Dear Lizzy Mixtape onto the layout and wrote right on the tape.”
Supplies: 12x12 Cardstock Robin’s Egg (71469) – AC Cardstock, 12x12 Cardstock Crimson (71029) – AC Cardstock, All You Need Paper (35171) – Love, Endless Love (42164) – Remarks, White Heart (53092) – Thickers, White Pastel (229) – The Ultimate Gel Pen
“This card was made using cardstock and a single flower cut from patterned paper. I embellished the center of the flower with a pearl and drew stitches onto the circles using a white gel pen.”
Heart All A Flutter Card Supplies: 12x12 Cardstock Robin’s Egg (71469) – AC Cardstock, Lasting Paper (35178) – Love, Can’t Get Enough Paper (35181) – Love, Endless Love (42164) – Remarks, One & Only Large (59108) – Clear Stamps, Zing Embossing Powder Opaque White (27124) – Stamping
Love You Chocolate Box Supplies: Heart Strings Love (89384) – Ribbon, Tenderness Love (78034) – Details, Love Printed Tags (85111) – Bits, Endless Love (42164) – Remarks
Kisses Treat Bag Supplies: Can’t Get Enough Paper (35181) – Love, Heart Strings Love (89384) – Ribbon, Tenderness Love (78034) – Details, Love Printed Tags (85111) – Bits, Irresistible Love (42166) – Remarks
“The phrase sticker made it easy to create this Valentine card. I added butterflies and a hand-stitched butterfly trail to tie in with the phrase. I kept the treat containers simple and embellished them with the Tenderness Details and ribbon. For the tags I used the Bits tags and stickers.”
Supplies: Crazy Little Thing Paper (35179) – Love, All You Need Paper (35171) – Love, Can’t Get Enough Paper (35181) – Love, Lasting Paper (35178) – Love, All That Matters Paper (35176) – Love, Dear Lizzy Wish (61734) – Mixtape, Love Printed Tags (85111) – Bits, Tenderness Love (78034) – Details, Irresistible Love (42166) – Remarks, White Heart (53092) – Thickers
“I love the soft, romantic feel to the Tenderness Details and knew they would be perfect for a vintage photo. To finish the flowers off I made leaves with some trim. For part of the title I used a phrase sticker and layered it over a Bits tag.”
Supplies: 12x12 Cardstock Kraft (71252) – AC Cardstock, All You Need Paper (35171) – Love, Heart Strings Love (89384) – Ribbon, Eternal Love (72005) – Delights, White Heart (53092) – Thickers
“I like to make simple cards. For this one I layered patterned paper onto Kraft cardstock and added a stitched border. I finished it off with ribbon and a Delights embellishment! Simple!”
Supplies: All You Need Paper (35171) – Love, At First Sight Paper (35173) – Love, Can’t Get Enough Paper (35181) – Love, All That Matters Paper (35176) – Love, Must Have Been Paper (35174) – Love, Lasting Paper (35178) – Love, Crazy Little Thing Paper (35178) – Love, Can’t Help Falling Paper (35177) – Love, Love Printed Tags (85111) – Bits, Irresistible Love (42166) – Remarks, Endless Love (42164) – Remarks, Heart Strings Love (89384) – Ribbon, Black (62321) – Precision Pen
“When I found this chipboard house in my stash the phrase 'A house is built of bricks and stone, a home is made of love alone' immediately came to mind and I knew the Love line would be perfect for the theme. I used a variety of photos of my family at home over the last 15 years. For the journaling I used the Bits tags and hung them from one of the binder rings."
Here's a little bit more about this talented lady:
When did you get started scrapbooking?
Back in 1989, shortly after I was married, I put my honeymoon photos and memorabilia into a magnetic album that was covered with lacey fabric, complete with a matching frame. I used markers and copy paper to journal and embellish the pages. My first real introduction to scrapbooking was in 1997 when I attended a Creative Memories party. I’ve been hooked ever since.
What would you say your scrapbooking “style” is?
I think my pages are fairly structured, with a few embellishments scattered around for a touch of whimsy.
What is your favorite technique?
I love sewing on my pages and would say 90% of my layouts include sewing or hand stitching. I also love using my 1930’s Underwood typewriter for my journaling.
When do you find time to scrap?
I’m a late night and weekend scrapper. I usually work on things in stages. I’ll pick photos and product and start planning the pages during the week, and then put them together on the weekend. I like to have a couple pages planned and waiting for me so when I do have time to scrap I can start creating right away.
On average, how long does it take you to complete a project?
I’m a slow scrapbooker. I can easily spend 30 minutes or more picking out product. After I have selected my supplies and I’ve decided on a design it usually takes me two hours to put it together, depending on how much layering it includes.
What is your favorite thing about American Crafts?
I love Thickers and like to mix different fonts and colors for more interest in my titles. I also love the Mixtape. It is functional and also decorative. I could never have too many of either one of these products in my stash!
Such a great variety of projects using the Love line! Find out more about Diane by reading her blog: http://dianepayne.typepad.com/
Fantastic projects! So glad to see you as a guest designer here! Congrats!
Posted by: Mindy | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 09:46 AM
I really love the house mini---so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us today!
Posted by: Steffanie S. | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Love your work, Diane! Gorgeous projects!!!
Posted by: Diana Fisher | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Awesome work Diane!! Love all your projects and that mini is to die for!
Posted by: Christa P. | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Love the idea of stitching on the mixtape--brilliant!
Posted by: judean | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Your work is gorgeous. Great job!
Posted by: Lisa M. | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Your ideas are simple yet so creative. Love the clipboard house. I'm inspired - thanks.
Posted by: Beth | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 11:47 AM
All your layouts are really beautiful and well thought-out... amazing work
Posted by: Natousha | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Absolutely fantastic stuff ♥
Posted by: Becky Williams | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 12:51 PM
As always, I am amazed by your work. At first glance simple, then noticably intricate details create unique and lovely pieces. Congrats on your guest design layout!
Posted by: Tammy | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Yay Diane!!!
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Posted by: Cassie | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 03:15 PM
oh, my goodness all of this is just AMAZING--WTG Diane!!
Posted by: Diana | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 03:43 PM
Wow, these projects are gorgeous - I'm a huge fan of Diane's work. What a great line, too!
Posted by: Valerie Mangan | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 06:24 PM
love it all! especially the journaling on the mix tape!
Posted by: amy tangerine | Wednesday, February 02, 2011 at 08:18 PM
"LOVE" your house album! What joy reflected by your family!
Posted by: Jan Metcalf | Thursday, February 03, 2011 at 05:33 AM
Love your clean and simple style. Congrats!
Posted by: Marianne-g | Thursday, February 03, 2011 at 06:20 AM
AWESOME, Diane!!!
Posted by: mandie | Friday, February 04, 2011 at 09:12 PM
Your work is GORGEOUS Diane!
Posted by: Leslie Ashe | Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 12:10 PM