Blueprints Lite Layouts

Our Blueprints Lite collection is sure to find a happy home with your pictures! Let's take a look at the pre-assembled pages you can make by following our instructions . . .

Use the zero center of our grid ruler to help with placement of the three mattes in the lower right corner. It will help keep everything nicely aligned and equally spaced.

Layouts 1&2

The layout below uses one of my favorite "oldie but goodie" formulas featuring a 12x12 paper trimmed at 7" in each direction.

Layouts 3&4

The "before, during, after" cutaparts can be used with all sorts of themes. I used this pair of pages to feature an area before, during and after a snowstorm.

Layouts 5&6

The 1.5" brown ombre ribbon is soft, pliable and gorgeous.

Layouts 7&8

The Ledger Washi Tape came in handy when decorating the pages. I have all sorts of plans for the tape remaining on the roll.

I know we have quite a few newbies, so I thought it might be helpful to have a video workshop to help complete your pages. Those with more experience will likely be able to enjoy the workshop without having to press pause!


Thanks for building new memories with us . . .
Tricia

Upcycled Instructions

When Aspen Lite was released back in December, Tricia created her super-efficient instructions for the kit and I shared them on the blog HERE.

Tricia's layouts 1&2

Just for fun, I grabbed some papers from my stash and created another double page spread by duplicating the instructions from the layout above.

I set these assembled pages aside waiting for just the right pictures to come along. My husband and I took our daughter Shannon on a whale watch this summer and the photos were the perfect fit.

Don't be afraid to look into your stash and create unique pages using the plethora of assembly line instructions created by Tricia. The possibilities are endless!

Julie

Blueprints Pages and Greetings to Go

My brother Todd is an electrician, and I visited his job site today. I can't wait to add the photos of his incredible work to the layouts below. He was showing me plans for the home he was working on, and I noticed the architect used the same font we did!

Let's take a look at a few of the highlights from the new Blueprints collection while you wait for your kit to arrive. Double click on any image to look at a larger version.

Layouts 1&2

I secured three metal filigree squares with gold mini brads onto three Blue mattes to add a bit of contrast to the page.

Tie a bow to the grosgrain and staple the twill. Fibers add a lot.

Layouts 3&4

Fold the die cut jumbo photo mounting corners and secure with adhesive.
Stamp the Blue corner with White Pigment ink and a UM stamp image.

The kit includes a set of hinges and brads. Attach one half of the hinge to a cutapart and the other half to the base page to store hidden journaling or photos.

Layouts 5&6

I can see myself getting a lot of use out of this quote. It's pre-printed on the White cutapart and is also featured on the UM Borders & Backgrounds. The sketch font is perfect for coloring in if you want to make the words pop.

Layouts 7&8

Create a custom border along the left edge of the page with the dynamite masking stencil and White Pigment ink.
The metal filigree squares are nice and flat, yet add so much.

Layouts 9&10

The green ribbon is a perfect match to the paper, and it's made of soft silk. You're going to love it.
Begin with a 12x12 White Plain for a page base and enhance it with the masking stencil and coordinating inks.

Layouts 11&12

Add two hinges to the left edge of this cutapart and open accordingly.
I used my new favorite UM stamp quote on a piece of White paper trimmed during the page assembly process.

Two staples + two folded ribbons = sweet.

Nest two strips of ribbon and staple each end twice. Instant embellishment!

Layouts 13&14

My favorite part about this layout is how I was able to nest two large and two small photo mattes onto the 12" Blue strip in the background with consistent spacing. It's such a lovely grouping.

Whether you choose to follow along with the Greetings to Go inspiration and basic instructions we provide, or go your own way, this side order of fifteen cards and envelopes is always an excellent value.

Group One: 3.5x5" Gold Cards with a double gate fold.

Each card base is scored four time to create the clever folds.

I'm very impressed with the detail that comes through on the compass stamped image featured on the UM Art Nouveau.

Group Two: 4.25x5.5" Cards

Trim a Green printed cutapart to create the squares on the background pane. The ribbon is a perfectly-matched blue satin.

The corners were embellshed with the elegant Dazzle stickers included in the pack. 

Group Three: 4.5x6.25 Brown Cards with Blue and Gold Panels.

Jacqueline threw in this idea on the printed cutapart as a joke thinking we'd ask her to change the silly quote. But we kept it. I trimmed the hammer with a craft knife, popped it with foam adhesive and finished it with glitter glue. Every hammer should have a little sparkle.

I'm sure you'll nail down a few great ideas of your own once your Blueprints kit hits your doorstep. Enjoy!

Tricia

Cinema Lite Details

Introducing . . . the Cinema Lite collection!

Let's take a closer look at the pairs of pages you can make by following the assembly instructions. Double click on any image to see an enlargement.

Layouts 1&2

The ticket on the right is trimmed from the Stone cutapart.

Simply slide the ticket beneath the matted anchoring strip.

The luxurious stitched satin ribbon selection reminds me of a filmstrip. Perfection.

Layouts 3&4

The partial star image was framed on the Stone cutapart. Simply trim and place on the right edge of a journaling box. 

My classic little trick of cutting around artwork on the base print to allow it to stay "up front" works well with these designs.

Layouts 5&6

Jacqueline cleverly designed the filmstrip on the Stone cutapart to fit the adorable Alphabeans alpha stickers we've included.

Made loops of ribbon and tape the ends to the back of an anchoring strip. It looks great and uses very little ribbon. And that masking stencil rocks!

Cut slits into the base page and slide an anchoring strip beneath the highlighted artwork.

I adore those alphabet stickers! They're small, and it works well to remove them from the base sheet with a tweezers.

Layouts 7&8

Here are those ribbon loops again!

 The "millions of memories" cutapart strip really pops when matted with Black and the plain side of an unused cutapart. More details in the instruction document.

Whether you choose to adhere to the assembly instructions or simply follow your own creative inspiration, this collection is sure to be a show-stopper!

Action!

Tricia