UK Scrappers Blog Hop

Hi, Leo here!

Welcome to your next stop on the UK Scrapppers blog hop. Thank you to Craft Island for the last stop. You've now landed on the Quirky Kits blog. I've brought you here so you can get a glimpse of the kinds of things we have in the Quirky Kits monthly kits you can get from Crafty Templates :) I've got a scrapbook layout to share with you made with goodies from the past kits.
If you haven't started at the beginning of the blog hop and would like to you can find all the details on UK Scrappers here, http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/index.php Your next stop on the hop after this one is over on the Cre8tive blog. Don't forget to qualify for the prizes on offer you need to leave a link here and on the other blogs as you go along then you need to add a final post on UKscrappers here, http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=330779

So on this stop I've got a layout idea for you and I've tried to include a couple of techniques to have a go at. Most of the goodies I've used are from the current kit 'Observations'. I've also used denim fabric from the January Kit and colour mists from my supplies. I have used a sewing machine for an embroidery technique but you could use hand stitching too.
So here's my finished layout:


I began by layering up the background starting with a sheet of cardstock, (Bazzill Mystique) and adding a second piece of cardstock, (Bazzill White) 9.5 inches square then layering a paper doily along the edge:

Next I layered over two pieces of patterned paper, the larger one is 8x8 inches and the smaller piece is 7x6 inches. Papers are Studio Calico Take Note 'Think Tank' and My Minds Eye Follow Your Heart 'Be Happy'.

For the next step I've used fabric pieces and used my sewing machine to create some freehand machine embroidery/ applique on the background of the layout. I started out cutting a square of denim fabric into four smaller squares. I folded each of the squares in turn in half to cut out some leaf shapes.



Because I wanted the leaves as part as the background I needed them to be as flush with the background as possiable so I glued the leaves scattered around the layout first with dabrs of gluestick. Then used freehand stitching to create the leaf patterns. If you wanted to you could also use hand stitching on the leaves although it might be easier to add the stitching to the leaves first and then glue them flush to your layout.





For the next step I've added some more embellishments. I filled a glassine envelope with some sequins and I've added a vintage postage stamp inside then stitched it down onto the layout on the right side. Under that I've added an Elle's Studio tag for the date and a scrap of ribbon with a button layered in between. On the the left side I've added a piece of ribbon. My photo is going to go roughly in the center so I'm building up the embellishments on each side of the layout. Depending on the size/amount of photos you're using you may want to adjust the placement of your embellishments.


I've added the photo next, matting it to a piece of Kesi'Art 'Alouette' patterned paper. From the same paper I've cut out some butterflies and glued down on the edges of the layout.


Next I added the title along the top of the layout, (American Crafts Muse white wash Thickers) then punched out butterflies from a piece of patterned paper, (MME Indie Chic 'History Blooms') to scatter around the leaves.


Finally I've added some colour mist along the edges of the layout, (Studio Calico Mr Huey's) painting it on in layers with a paint brush. They work like colour washes using them like this. I used a grey and a white colour.

That's the layout finished :)

Well hope you've enjoyed this stop on the blog hop. If you'd like to learn more about Quirky Kits pop on to the Crafty Templates store here, http://craftytemplates.co.uk/quirkykits.html

Don't forget your next stop is over on the Crea8tive blog.

Happy hopping!
x Leo

97 comments:

  1. beautiful layout Helen_a78

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  2. Loving the hop. Well I would with a UKS name of hopberni

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  3. Leo totally fab layout as ever, must give this one a go, still got loads of this fab kit left

    UKS name suzycad

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  4. more great ideas. hotpotato

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  5. Love the combination of patterned papers:) pmk

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  6. Love your stitched flowers, wish I got on better with my machine! fruitysuet

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  7. great layout, thank you!

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  8. Just so happens I have my Bernina sewing machine out for some other (horrid!) jobs today so a good excuse to leave them and do this instead!!

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  9. Might be time to fire up the sewing machine! Thanks for sharing. Weehaggis

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  10. I love stitching on LOs and really miss my machine :( Good job I borrowed MIL's lol ! Very pretty LO. Kitty Crafts (UKS)

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  11. Love the butterflies.
    Kim n UKS

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  12. Love those leaves.
    UKS Sylphraven

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  13. lots of elements to look at - fab stitching!

    (UKS - chrisrydal)

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  14. Great layout :) TFS Scrappy~Sarah

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  15. Love this LO, thank you
    Chris
    DippyD - UKS

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  16. Gorgeous, love those leaves!
    UKS Chick

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  17. what a super page, lovely photo and I love the texture and dimension on the page.
    UKS anita m

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  18. Lovely style, those stitched leaves look so good and the whole things is very pretty and romantic. I've had a look through some of the other things on your blog and I am loving the style so I'll be back. UKS scrap3d

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  19. Not many "paper" LOs inspire me to do a digi version .. but this is one! Thanks for the inspiration. UKS new2this

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  20. A really stricking layout thanks for the instructions defiantly be to have a go at Joannepink UKS

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  21. Great tutorial, Leo, love your LO.
    Maggie B @ UKS

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  22. Fab LO - love the stitching and the use of denim
    UKS lelly

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  23. fab Lo, the sewing on the leaves mach all the difference. uks lemonblossom

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  25. Beautiful, love the soft colours, Tigerlady

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  26. Gorgeous. I love those embroidered leaves. Thank you for sharing. UKS Ifa

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  27. the leaves are fantastic! UKS lintsi

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  28. Lovely... I love the butterflies floating away all the way up that side. UKS flutterby69

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  29. Such a pretty LO. I love all the dainty butterflies and the ideas like painting with the colour mists.

    UKS Alipeeps

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  30. You've convinced me to give the stitching a go. Something I've not tried before - Jibba Jabba UKS

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  31. The stitching really looks great! I usually abstained from doing any stitching on my layouts, but you have convinced me to have another go! Thank you!

    UKS - Kat

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  32. Thank you for inspiring us !
    anne88 on UKS

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  33. beautiful layout love the fabric and stitching - karen barker

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  34. such a lovely page and love the denim leaves and the butterflies :) from Boland :)

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  35. absolutely love the stitched denim leafs, and such lovely muted colours, i really enjoyed following your tutorial thankyou uks lizzylou

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  36. Great layout thanks for sharing - sue1952

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  37. Fabulous- so much texture!! UKS Katie

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  38. Beautiful LO, love the idea of making denim leaves
    UKS - Scrappyyo

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  39. Love all those step-by-step instructions .... Mole, UKS

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  40. Great idea for the denim leaves! Love that stitching detail. Fab to have something a bit quirky there. UKS Alibri

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  41. beautiful soft nostalgic layout

    UKS jaykay

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  42. Those little butterflies remind me of confetti and the denim leaves provide great contrast. Thanks for the inspiration!- UKS Freedom

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  43. Well its been said before but I have to comment on those gorgeous fabric leaves they really stand out!! Love the LO. Sian - UKS Violaceous xx

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  44. Beautiful LO - love those butterflies!

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  45. Oh that is lovely!
    Thank you.
    MiniOwner x

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  46. Wow, I love the LO, and the leaves are gorgeous. UKS sixofone

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  47. Fabulous, love the layering of paper and the embellishments. I love the stitching, definitely something I'm going to have to do more!

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  48. Love the stitched leaves, very effective.
    Jencrafts

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  49. what a wonderful page some lovely ideas thankyou
    bubble460

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  50. great lo, love adding stitching to lo's
    cherry390

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  51. A lovely page. Thanks for sharing.

    Susibee

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  52. Fabulous - absolutely love those denim leaves. Great tutorial. UKS Lousette

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  53. Loving the fabric and sewing - thanks for sharing x

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  54. Cute butterflies! cathy0536

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  55. I love how you have used so many different things especially the denim flowers, thanks, furrypig

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  56. Those leaves look amazing, that's a great quirky page! ;)
    Nerlly

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  57. Love the stitching you have used on the LO x UK name Retired nana

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  58. Very pretty LO. Craftdee

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  59. love those stitched leaves!
    uks - janen

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  60. Great leaves!UKS Laura Godfrey

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  61. Gorgeous, I just want to touch it.
    Beadmad x

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  62. Lovely vintage feel to your LO, absolutely fabulous, love the details and thanks so much for sharing, will definately be having a go at this!!

    UKS NAME Summer Sunflower

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  63. WOW what a lot of interesting techniques - I love the sewn leaves especially!
    Jemma aka Jimjams x

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  64. Just so pretty, great texture...

    UKS GOSIE

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  65. The stitched leaves are SO fantastic! UKS Bush Girl

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  66. It's beautiful.I love the stitched leaves.UKS fatmonica

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  67. Lovely layout - love all the little details

    Badgerleader

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  68. Very pretty layout. I love the subtle colours that make the photo centrestage. TFS. UKS ArtAngel

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  69. You never fail to impress me with your imagination! I thought the leaves were pre-made! Just beautiful - thanks for the inspiration - UKS Pinkladymel.

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  70. Gosh - I admire your patience in machine stitching those denim leaves, but what an interesting technique! TFS, UKS Weaselwise

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  71. What a lovely layout!! I'm egratsia on UKScrappers!

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  72. This is such a nice layout, I love the pretty muted colours. Thanks for sharing :)
    UKS: acraftybookworm

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  73. love,love,love this!!
    Thank you
    UKS Lynne

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  74. the leaves look fab, gorgeous page. UKS - Louise172

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  75. Lovely layout, love the machine stitching! Yorkshirelass :D

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  76. This is a totally gorgeous layout, I love those leaves! (ScrapHappyNiki)

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  77. Another gorgeous layout, love the butterflies.
    UKS Tigs

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  78. Lots of details to look at. It would have to be hand sewing for me though.
    UKS ambermouse

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  79. Fab layout, those leaves are just genious! UKS RachyK

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  80. Love your kits, this is a great layout, have book marked it to do
    UKS susiefish

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  81. Gorgeous layout - thanks for taking the time to put together such a great project - UKS Minty Magic

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  82. I have the Quirky kit lite, which is FAB! Leo produces such good tutorials, thank you! UKS Sharon1973

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  83. Beautiful layout... lovely ideas. thank you for the inspiration.
    Hugs
    UKS: kimmie_35

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  84. Love the LO super leaves x
    UKS Hedgie

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  85. Love the denim leaves, great layout thanks for sharing x
    UKS- Jessbaby

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  86. Thats so beautiful, I would like to make the leaves, sewing machine out tomorrow for me.

    Thank you.

    UKS Dee100

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  87. Omg love sewing on a LO. It's about time I got scrapping again! Uks flossyjamba

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  88. Beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.
    UKS - Nickir

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  89. I love the stitched elements and scattered butterflies! UKS: Cruzysuzie

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  90. Great example of a modern take on a vintage photo
    (UKS Eileen C)

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  91. I love the stitched elements
    UKS name stitching lady

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  92. Fabulous page - vintage but fresh if youknow what I mean - love it and may just about have enough left from my own Quirky Kit to copy it! UKS: annieclaxton

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  93. very sweet layout - uks alison-lee

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  94. Lovely use of items, will have to have a go of this:)
    UKS name lojo7868

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  95. This is a simply stunning page, what a difference from those awful scrapbooks with the yellowing pages and not sticky photo corners from years ago! Thank you so much for sharing! xxx Claveh

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