Wendy's Corner - "Simple Stories...Life Documented + Essentials"

"Wendy's Corner"

Simple Stories "Life Documented" + Essentials

I simply cannot say enough about the exclusive new product line from Memory Works "Simple Stories".

There is seriously SO MUCH product packed in this kit that I not only created this first project mini book "Life Is Sweet With You" but enough product left to create this mini book titled "Life Documented...Love Italy".

 

This project is not yet finished (planning to finish it up this weekend with pics & jazzing it up with "my style" & will share the full reveal later). 

However, I just wanted to share with you a walk-through part of my process in creating this fun mini book using the Simple Stories "Life Documented" kit along with LOTS of other product in my stash :) 

(1) I like to gather the product I plan to use for the project.  I sit and go through all my rubons, stickers, papers, page protectors (cut to size of papers/book), buttons, all the Simple Stories bits & pieces left over from my previous book, etc. that fit within the theme & pictures I plan to use in the book.  I even sketch out ideas on paper, words that come to mind, memories, etc. that all help me in putting together my way of thinking for the project.

(2) I'm IN LOVE with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist & soooo happy we will have it in the new Memory Works catalog! I used the Tattered Leather Glimmer Mist on the chipboard word "love" below.  You can see how the mist has a hint of "glimmer" after being sprayed (you can click on the photo to enlarge for detail).  I really like the distress of this color on the chipboard and the subtle glimmer.

 

**Note:  I will be starting a new video series coming soon this Spring here on the Memory Works blog that will demo LOTS of new ideas, use of tools & product, cool techniques, etc. including how to use the Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist ;-)  So, stay tuned :)

 

I also use the word "love" above as a mask on this Creative Imaginations Creative Cafe tag

+ a spritzing of Glimmer Mist before adhering to the cover of the book. 

I love to think of the versatility of product - so a 2-for-1 here :)

(3) I always keep a bottle of Ranger Glossy Accents in my stash.  One bottle goes a long way too! ;-) 

 

You can use it for so many things but my favs are for 3-D items - such as chipboard words, letters - that need that extra bit of reinforcement. Some items might already be self-adhesive but I use Glossy Accents to reinforce those items (due to all the hands that will admire & look at your finished project & you don't want all those bits & pieces falling off over time).   It is a clear, glossy medium used to accent, brighten, magnify, dimensionalize, bond & protect embellishments.  It dries clear & dries fast (I liked to add) because typically withint 1-2 min the bond is set.  I always use it for those items attached to the outside of a book - words, letters, metal, etc.

 

(4) I also plan to attach this metal frame to the cover but plan to include a mini photo inside (and have yet to decide on the pic but you will see in the full reveal later this weekend :-)) and apply Ranger Crackle Accents.  Crackle Accents is a one-step, dimensional, gloss medium that dries to a cracked finish. Use to accent and protect rubber stamped images, decorative cardstock, clip art, die cuts, ephemera, stickers, chipboard letters, jewelry blanks and bottle cap art. Dries to a hard transparent finish, and also works as a glue.

(5) Using the Tim Holtz Edge Distresser to distress/"age" the edges of my tags.

I loveeeeee this distresser!  In case you didn't know...the blades are deely in-groove (a great safety) & the blades are not to go dull ;-)  I was informed of this last point from a very reliable source {clearing my throat...Mr TH himself ;-)} Seriously, I have used other edge distressers and this one is definitely THE BEST!  A definite must have for your scrap stash :)

(6) Forget popsicle sticks you get with those packs of rubons...I always have on hand my rub-on tool! It has just has this tiny ball (on one end) that gives the right amount of pressure to apply rubons like "butta'" *haha* Also, the flat end can be used for those larger size rubons for the same effect. 

We carry this one from We R Memory Keepers.

here are a few more sneak peeks of the project in the works...

full reveal will coming early April.

xo & happy scrapping!