For the love of 6×6 paper pads
Hello Magpies!
Julie here with you today! This is not only my first blog post as part of the Hey Little Magpie Creative Team (which I am thrilled about!) But it’s also my first blog post EVER!
Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely heatwave that we’ve been having! It’s the perfect excuse to retreat to our craft rooms, and do some scrapping, as it’s not too much exertion! This month, I’ve worked with a bit of a mixed bag, some Fancy Pants Everyday Circus, some Crate Paper Open Road and a few bits from Chic Tags Let’s Go, both the Wood Veneers and the Tidbits (which I would buy just for the great name!)
Before I go any further, I must confess to you my obsession of 6×6 paper pads. They’re so versatile, and whenever I buy a new collection, I ALWAYS include the 6×6 paper pad. I absolutely adore the small scale of the designs, and the fact that you have every available design of the collection, in one miniature pad. It suits me perfectly, as I love to add small die cuts and embellishments to my work.
The first collection I worked with was Fancy Pants Everyday Circus, as I was drawn to the colours and patterns.
As you can see, I did go with the circus theme, but there’s enough in the collection to suit every occasion. It has primary colours, but muted and vintage looking (which I love!). The ephemera pack is full to the brim with die cuts, which have a lovely texture to them.
I’ve used mists on the background, Studio Calico’s Mister Hueys Clay, to give some texture. I also did some sewing on my layouts, and then cut and layered all the papers and embellishments in a vertical line down the centre of the paper, adding foam dots to give some depth.
On my second layout, I went with the collection Open Road by Crate Paper. I have always been a fan of Crate Paper, and was certainly not disappointed when this collection arrived!
Again, I would say the colours are muted, and there’s a definite vintage vibe to the whole collection. The LO I did was about my love of driving, but you could go many ways with this collection, as it includes flowers, ledger, spots, etc, it’s a very generic collection!
I also added a few pieces of the Chic Tag Let’s Go collection, such as a few wood veneer pieces and a couple of die cut pieces from the Gold Accent Tibits (I still can’t get over that name!). These really complimented the other products on my page!
I also included a Hey Little Magpie Exclusive Flair Badge, of which there are many of lovely designs to choose from, and at 59p are an absolute steal!
Lastly, I made a quick card with what was left over on my desk after making the first layout. This is something I always try to do, as I feel that it is a sin for scraps of gorgeous collections to go to waste!
Back soon! Happy crafting!
