Scraplift Sundays Shine Bright

        Good morning, everyone! Happy May Day! Wendy here with you to start your week with a new Scraplift Sunday. Today we are lifting one of Melanie's layouts. It's so sweet and you may view it by clicking here. Isn't it lovely?! There are so many things to be inspired by-- the rainbows, the mixed media, the scallops, stamping, the title-- really the possibilities are endless! We just want to see what inspires you to create something and lift it! Take a look at what I came up with.

 

It's so similar, isn't it? Obviously I was inspired by Melanie's colorful rainbows and used the same Simple Stories Rainbow stencil from the Boho Baby collection. I have had these baby pictures of my brother forever just waiting to do something with them. I feel like I am the memory keeper of the family. I'm not sure if that is a self appointed title, or if it's just understood, or what exactly. But due to their age and the photo quality back then, they are yellow and brown in color. That doesn't mean they should be discarded!!! Keep those photos and those memories and wait until you can figure out how to best feature them!!

 

The rainbow stencil that Melanie used inspired me to create my own colorful layout that would suit these precious photos perfectly. I picked colors that I would pair well with the Simple Stories Boho Baby collection. I love this collection because lends well to both new and old baby photos. You definitely need this collection if you don't already have it!! I started this layout with cardstock and used Faded Jeans with Stormy Sky on top, Rusty Hinge with Vintage Photo on top, Fossilized Amber, Iced Spruce, Speckled Egg, Spun Sugar, Tattered Rose, and Tea Dye inks. Instead of paper strips like Melanie used, I used Pretty Little Studio Stitching Stickers from the Grateful Heart collection. They are the perfect color! I also used an Elle's Studio heart stamp stamped with black StazOn ink instead of a scallop. But I did love the scallops so I tucked some scalloped paper strips behind my photo. I fussy cut some icons from the 2x2 & 4x4 Elements paper, used chipboard and cardstock stickers for embellishments and my title. I added some thread and teeny tiny stars and journaling and called it done. Check out a few photos of the details. 

Now it's your turn to get creative with this scraplift challenge and I hope you are feeling inspired! I can't wait to see what you come up with! Remember to upload your new creations in the May challenge album of the Paper Issues Friends and Fan Facebook group. For each new project you enter, you will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a Paper Issues gift card! You could be a winner so what are you waiting for?! Also share your projects on Instagram. Tag @paperissues and use #paperissues so we can see your projects and maybe share them, too.

        Are you in need of supplies before you start creating? If so, you should check out ALL THE NEW THINGS that are in the store. Don't forget to check out and download all of the FREE FILES the store has to offer. New designs are always being added and we have over 400!!  Don't have a Silhouette Cameo? No need to fret about that! There is a helpful tutorial on how to convert the files. You may view that here. Also, when you spend $75 you will receive free domestic shipping. Don't forget that you will 20% off your entire purchase when you use the code: Wendy. There is no minimum and the code can be used as often as you like. Thanks for looking!