UK Scrappers Blog Hop

Tuesday 3 July 2012

Hi All

If you are visiting from the UKScrappers sponsor blog hop you have probably come here from Bee Crafty. After commenting, hop on over to Cardmaking Paradise. If you lose your way hop instead to the UKS post to see the linked list.

Remember: 
1. You must leave a comment here and on every other blog in the hop
2. You must leave your UKS username in all your comments - that way we know who you are!
3. Once you have completed the hop, hop on over to the UKS post and reply to tell us you've finished and then you'll be entered into the prize draw!

Once everyone has completed the hop there will be prize draws for some absolutely fantastic prizes! Thank you to all the sponsors who have generously donated prizes (including me!!)

Not only will you be entered into the grand prize draw, all the commenters on this post will also be entered into a another prize draw - just for the Being Scrappy commenters! The prize is two packs of American Crafts Thickers - yummy!!

So here is my Blog Hop offering, we'll be making the layout below in 10 easy steps:


Before we get started, please feel free to use your own supplies (list below) but I do have a small number (only 5) kits available if you would like to make this exact layout.

What you need (and what the kit contains):
2 x sheets of patterned paper (in the kit: My Mind's Eye 'Miss Caroline' range)
1 x sheet of cardstock (in the kit: Vanilla Bazzill)
Alphabet stickers (in the kit: American Crafts Thickers: white glittery - yummy!)
A few flowers (in the kit: Prima 'Pearle Bebe' flowers)
Ric Rac or trim (in the kit: 1/2 meter of pink ricrac)
A few die cut shapes (in the kit: two large sprigs of leaves, one small, small label)

If you would like to purchase this kit, it costs £9.50 including the postage.
 
Right let's get started:

Step 1:
Choose a 6x4" black & white portrait photo and gut your background sheet 1 1/2" in from each edge. (you should be left with a white square 9x9") 


Step 2: 
Cut patterned paper to 10" square. Rough up the edges with a distressing tool (or anything that will rough up the edges such as an emery board etc). Ink the edges lightly in light brown ink and stick to the centre of the frame created in Step 1 (thus covering the gaping whole you just made!)


Step 3:
Cut two strips from the other piece of patterned paper. The first should measure 3x 9 1/2" and the second (reverse) should measure 2 1/4 x 9 1/4". Distress the edges of both and ink lightly with light brown ink. Cut another strip from the leftover square we cut out of the background sheet in Step 1 which should measure 9 x 1 1/4". Make this decorative by using a border punch.

Here are the three strips so you can see them clearly:  

and here they are as they will look on the layout. Do not stick them together yet though.


Step 4:
Cut a piece of patterned paper to 2 1/2 x 3" distress the edges and ink in light brown ink. Slide this under all the layers. Still don't stick anything though.


Step 5:
Mount your photo onto cream card 6 3/4 x 4 3/4"  (leftover from the square in Step 1). Can you guess what I'm going to say next? You guessed it, distress the edges and ink them in light brown ink! Oh and still don't stick...


Step 6:
OK, NOW you can stick!! Assemble your layout as per the picture below and once you are happy then stick everything down. Note: the decorative strip is stuck over the bottom edge of the photo mount.


Step 7:
Add a strip of pink RicRac under the photo - about 11 1/2" long. 


Step 8:
Add your title. Tip: start from the last letter and work backwards to ensure perfect placement!


Step 9:
Add three flowers, the die-cut leaves and the journalling label in a cluster to the left of your title. TIP: write your journalling on first and then raise it up with sticky foam pads.


Step 10:
Create a cluster in the top right corner of the layout. You'll need a small piece of patterned paper (2 x 3/4" distress and ink the edges),  a strip of cream card 2 1/2" x 1 (with a decorative edge), pink ric rac (3") the small die cut leaves and the last Prima flower. Assemble as per the photo below.


...and once again, here is the finished layout (I know it was at the beginning but I thought you might like to see it again!)

Well I hope you enjoyed making this layout, I would love to see your creations so please link your work below if you'd like to share. I'll leave the linky open until the end of July and then I will choose a winner and that winner will receive a little something from me.

Thanks so much for joining in the hop - it was lovely to see you!

102 comments

  1. Very Classy. the shabby-chic look really suits the photo-UKS -Freedom

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  2. gorgeous layout - uks alison-lee

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  3. Love the.layout. uks name suzycad

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  4. Wedding photo's easy to work with either in colour or black 7 white. lovely Lo,, uks lemonblossom

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  5. Gorgeous layout which sets off the photo beautifully. pmk

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  6. It's a beautiful layout.UKS fatmonica

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  7. Gorgeous design which shows the photo off perfectly. Tigerlady

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  8. Beautiful lo, love the soft colours
    Cherry390

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  9. Pretty, soft colours, very romantic. AliTS

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  10. Another great layout! My name is A_M_Y on UKS.

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  11. beautiful layout. Helen_a78

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  12. gorgeous Layout thank you for sharing from boland :)

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

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  14. Very pretty page. fruitysuet.

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  15. Lovely LO, pretty papers and they set off the B&W photo perfectly :) Kitty Crafts (UKS)

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  16. Beautiful delicate layout, so very right for this photo. Thank you for sharing it with us all!

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  17. Beautiful layout - I'll be hopping back later to make my own version. Thanks. Weehaggis

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  18. Absolutely beautiful page- I have so many wedding photos to scrap.
    Kim on UKS

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  19. Gorgeous - what a pretty, delicate page. :)

    UKS Alipeeps

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  20. beautiful layout - light and airy! UKS lintsi

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  21. Beautiful - I will be back to give this a go :)

    (UKS - chrisrydal)

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  22. Awwww, lovely photo Niki, to go with a lovely page.
    UKS Sylphraven

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  23. Great layout, will have to give it a try.
    UKS Chick

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  24. Lovely delicate layout, thank you

    Chris
    DippyD - UKS

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  25. I love the pastel colours and how understated this LO is. UKS TinkerHamilton

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  26. Gorgeous, striking page :) TFS Scrappy~Sarah

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  27. Very pretty but not over fussy so it sets off the photo beautifully. UKS scrap3

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  29. I love how the simplicity of the page and the delicate colours really show the photo off to its best.
    UKS anita m

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  30. A really lovely way to enhance a black and white photo. Thanks. UKS new2this

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  31. Thank you for the step by step instruction, will defiantly have a go Joannepink UKS

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  32. Love the delicate feel to this. Mole - UKS

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  33. Great LO with some fab ideas & and an easy "how to" tutorial, many thanks.
    Maggie B @ UKS

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  34. Great LO and detailed easy to follow instructions - thankyou
    UKS lelly

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  35. Very atmospheric...love the muted soft colours. Thank you for sharing. UKS Ifa

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  36. Lovely romantic layout for a lovely romantic photo. UKS flutterby69

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  37. Delicate, gorgeous and classic - would suit any photo. Not too complicated for a beginner scrapper, either! UKS Alibri

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  38. Beautiful subtle colours - Jibba Jabba UKS

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  39. Love the subtle colours, Niki!

    UKS - Kat

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  40. Love the layout, so classic something which could live in an album for years and not look out of date!
    UKS Mrs Cheshire

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  41. What a beautiful picture. fab layout !
    anne88 on UKS

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  42. Fantastic layout and thankyou for showing us how you put it together Karen Barker

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  43. This is absolutely beautiful - very vintage looking. scraprookie

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  44. Stunning LO. UKS Scrappyyo

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  45. Such a delicate pretty LO!!! UKS Katie

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  46. So pretty!
    Thank you.
    MiniOwner x

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  47. Ohhh I have the perfect photo for this layout for my daughter and I even have one for me, from my renewal vows
    Absolutely beautiful

    UKS jaykay

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  48. This is simply beautiful. Really love it. Sian - UKS Violaceous xxx

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  49. Another lovely page - great photo as well!

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  50. lovely page, the distressed edges really adds to it.
    bubble460

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  51. I love the paper layering. Beautiful LO. UKS sixofone

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  52. Such a pretty LO
    Jencrafts

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  53. absolutely beautiful layout, love the colours borders everything perfect for wedding, annivarsary's I will certainly be scrap lifting this one thankyou uks lizzylou

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  54. Beautiful page. Thanks for sharing.

    Susibee

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  55. This page is stunning - love the subtle colours and how the b&w photo pops. UKS Lousette

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  56. Very pretty - thanks for sharing

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  57. Beautiful, I love all the layers you've created.
    Beadmad x

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  58. fab fab fab! I will be making this LO soon thanks xxx furrypig

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  59. That's so pretty, I love the layers and the pastel colours.
    Nerlly

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  60. Very pretty! UKS Laura Godfrey

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  61. Loving your blog. What will you be teaching in your on line classes, would love more infor. Great step-by-step pages. My first visit but I've joined as a follower (great blog candy give away by the way). Will be back. Craftdee UKS

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  62. Great LO, thank you for showing us the instructions xx

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  63. This is so beautiful, I think it would also work with a baby photo too!!

    UKS NAME Summer Sunflower

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  64. Pretty page - what neat handwriting you have! I love that you gutted the background CS to make it stretch further - a girl after my own heart!
    Jemma aka Jimjams x

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  65. What a lovely page and great instructions!

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  66. A Stunning LO, thanks for sharing...

    UKS GOSIE

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  67. Love the distressing you've done on this beautiful LO. UKS Bush Girl

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  68. Lovely layout - have bookmarked to do at a later date.

    Badgerleader

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  69. Oh this is fab Niki. I love the torn effect, the blend of subtle colours and the photo - very sweet. TFS. UKS ArtAngel

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  70. Gorgeous LO :D
    PinkSparklyScrapper

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  71. Like the layers - uks cottonscraps

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  72. Such a beautiful layout and kit. I have those papers but never thought to pretty them up with a delicate border punch - so inspirational! Thanks - UKS Pinkladymel

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  73. What a lovely layout - so subtle and your eyes are drawn straight to the photograph and not distracted by a busy background - definitely something to try. TFS, UKS Weaselwise

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  74. I love this!! Straightforward, beautiful and a perfect foil the photo
    Thanks UKS Lynne

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

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  76. Oh wow I absolutely love this layout! So pretty :) Thanks for sharing
    UKS: acraftybookworm

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  77. Lovely layout for a lovely photo! Yorkshirelass :D

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  78. Just checking I don't have word verification turned on...

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  79. I have just the right pic for this LO. Lovely thanks.
    UKS ambermouse

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  80. Lovely layout idea, thanks

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  81. It's good to see how a layout comes together. Lovely page UKS - Louise172

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  82. I LOVE this, so simple to put together but it looks so good at the end, I think I will be giving this a go :)UKS RachyK

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  83. Lovely page
    UKS susiefish

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

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  85. I love this layout, thanks Nikki, your ideas are brill! UKS Sharon1973

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  86. This is lovely... thank you for sharing your ideas.
    Hugs
    UKS: kimmie_35

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  87. Thanks for the idea of a super layout. Have book marked your blog and going to try it this weekend.

    UKS Hedgie

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  88. Beautiful layout thanks for sharing x
    UKS- Jessbaby

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  89. Great LO. Loving the blog hop! Uks Flossyjamba

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  90. Beautiful, I so want to do more scrapping.

    UKS Dee100

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  91. Lovely layout. Thanks for the inspiration.
    UKS - Nickir

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  92. Great page, would love to try this monochrome. UKS: Cruzysuzie

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  93. Really classic and gentle feel, even with the distressing. I can see how this would translate to other sorts of photos too.
    (UKS Eileen C)

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  94. This is so romantic!
    UKS name stitching lady

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  95. Lovely delicate LO, perfect for the photo :)

    UKS topsy

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  96. Very pretty and delicate - gorgeous with the b/w photo

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    1. I'm getting cross with myself now! forgot my UKS name again - annieclaxton

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  97. Cute layout although I can never bring myself to gut my paper or card stock. Thank you!
    UKS Tracey-B

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  98. Lovely page, is this you? Thank you for sharing. xxx Claveh

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