Hi Everyone! It’s Wendy here and I’m sharing my third layout using Simple Stories Crafty Things Collection. This is such a gorgeous pastel coloured collection and is perfect for me documenting photos with crafty friends. I went to Luxembourg with Niki and Kirei and met Lisa Fonseca and Shara Crane for a scrapbooking retreat. We […] The post Cute ‘N Crafty – Simple Stories – Crafty Things – Wendy Meffan appeared first on Hey Little Magpie ..read more

Hi there Magpies, Sheena here again sharing another layout featuring the Simple Stories Vintage Linen Market collection. For this layout I’ve used the Celebrate the Good Times patterned paper as the base. Celebrate Days Like These. Check out how this layout came together in the process video. Till next time x Supplies used – Simple Stories Vintage Linen market. The post Celebrate | Simple Stories Vintage Linen Market | Sheena Rowlands appeared first on Hey Little Magpie ..read more

Hello Magpies I’m back today with my final layout, for the blog, using Bold and Bright by Vicki Boutin. I’ve really loved working with this collection & all it’s bright, vibrant colours. I still have loads left so will be using it for more layouts for sure. I wanted to add MM to my background so I added a coat of gesso to protect my cardstock & to help the colours flow. I’d already worked out that I wanted a central square so I just dragged my oxide inks in & around that area & added water to make them run. I used Peacock Feathers, Mustard Seed & Spiced Marmalade. Once dry ..read more

Hey Magpies First of all, I’m hoping you can see and watch my video. I think I have gremlins in my iPad and phone at the moment! I’ve uploaded this video three times, and it’s not showing on the list, but saying it’s uploaded!! If you can see my video, I’m showing you how to prepare and make easy paper flowers that can be used on scrapbook layouts, junk journals or make as paper clips. These are really easy to make, and can be made in under 10 minutes, so a good craft to do if you’re sitting in front of the TV. To (hopefully) watch my video, please click here. Thanks for watching! Until next ..read more

Hi everyone – Sarah here with my last layout this month using Jen Hadfield Groovy Darlin to document a photo from the Summer of 1990. I’ve focused on the paperie pack for this one, using the large washi stickers to create a striking background, along with a stencil from Tim Holtz to add a bit of sparkle! See how this all came together on our YouTube channel here Here are some clos ups of the finished project I hope I’ve inspired you all to grab this collection – it’s so versatile I shall be using it a lot more on my channel in the coming months! The post Summer of ’90 – Jen Hadfield Groo ..read more

Hi Jackie here, I’ve been working on completely my mini journal using Simple Stories – Say Cheese – Wild collection.   You can watch completed mini journal walk thought using this collection. here Till next time Happy Scrapping   The post Simple Stories – Say Cheese – Wild | Jackie Ashton appeared first on Hey Little Magpie ..read more

Hello Magpies, Helen here with my second project for July. This time I have used Poppy & Pear by Bea Valint from American Crafts. I have a thing about naked tags, there is a whole in them so it needs something strung threw, stamped too or stuck over. This time, I’ve used wax seals as tag toppers to cover the whole and gives a handy overlap for pulling the tag up if you are using them for hidden journalling or in pockets of a mini album/journal. I have a process video for this layou up on Youtube here so pop on over to take a look. Until next time! Prducts Used: Bea Valint – Poppy & ..read more

Hi everyone, Today I’m sharing my latest layout using the Colour Swatch Ochre collection from 49 & Market. I decided to use some frames to make a large cluster in the centre of the page. EXPLORE WESTONBIRT To start I stencilled some tiny dots in the central area using 2 shades of yellow ink. I chose the first frame to fit my photo & positioned it using temporary glue until I had decided where everything else was going. I cut 2 more frames in half & layered them behind the photo. Then I placed a note book tag behind the frames on the left & a thinner tag behind that ..read more

Hello Magpies Julie back with you again today & I’m sharing another layout using Bold + Bright by Vicki Boutin. I’ve really enjoyed this collection, with all it’s bright colours & for this layout I focussed on the blue, green & yellows, a favourite combination of mine!! I first brayered on some Mowed Lawn oxide ink  & splattered with some Salvaged Patina. I added some stamping, over the top, using some of the new Hey Little Magpie stamps, Script Background, Life Captured & Directions, this gives a subtle yet interesting background. I centered my 2 photos & added ..read more

Hi Sarah here with my second project for July using Jen Hadfield Groovy Darlin to document the sun set over the crowds in Hyde Park when we went to see Billy Joel in concert last year as usual, I have created a process video for this layout so that you can see how it all came together here and here are some close ups Thanks for joining me! The post BST Hyde Park – Jen Hadfield Groovy Darlin – Sarah Davies appeared first on Hey Little Magpie ..read more