2018 March : MajaDesign

“Sun Kissed” by Tina Ollett

13 March, 2018 - Collections, Nyhavn

Hello and welcome Maja fans. It is Tina with you today to share my next Maja project with you.
As you are all aware I am sure, I love anything to do with the beach. My heart skips a beat when I think sunshine and sand. And yesterday while I was clearing away my desk of the Nyhavn collection from another Maja creation I came across 3 pieces that I had not noticed before. The colours of these papers instantaneously sent mind mind thinking ……. aha a beach layout that will be perfect.

This is “Sun Kissed”

And below are the 3 sheets of papers from the Nyhavn Collection that I have used to start my project.

: Sunnyside

: Historical Atmosphere

: Old Townhouse bs

I used Historical Atmosphere as my background piece. I then did some tearing of the Sunnyside. I have to say that this piece is just magical in my eyes. I could not go without using this piece. I adhered pieces of Sunnyside throught the centre of my layout running vertically. I then did some matting of my black and white portrait photo. These pieces of matting were distressed and sanded a little to give that worn look that you often see with beach layouts.

Once everything was glued in place including my photo, I primed the papers using some clear gesso.

I also added in some stencilling using the “Cobblestones” stencil from Dusty Attic. I then painted some white gesso over my papers to lighten certain areas and to highlight others. I then went on to give my page more colours using some Dusty Attic Acrylic paints in Bisque and Faded Denim.

I then went on to change up the colours of my 49andMarket flowers from older collections to co-ordinate with my page. Some of these flowers were a bluebell colour which looked beautiful with the faded denim over the top. I also added in some beautiful Dusty Attic chipboard frames and flourishes and an anchor to help embellish my page.

And lastly I adhered all my coloured embellishments along with some extra seashells found at our last trip to the beach. some of these were quite bulky so I had to cut the backs away to fit them where they needed to sit.

Well that is all from me today. Thank you for taking the time to visit and have a look at my project.

Until next time happy crafting.

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Monochromatic card by Kavitha

Posted by Kavi Tha

12 March, 2018 - Cards, Vintage Spring Basics, Vintage Summer Basics

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Hello Maja design fans,

Happy Monday,for today’s post i made a layered monochromatic card.I so loved this soft turquoise shades,i have used papers from “Vintage spring basics” and “Vintage summer basics”.I have used two sheets front and back and layered theme alternately.All the die cuts are also cut from pattern papers.

The flowers are handmade using foamiran sheets,i generally dont make flowers but this is super easy and look so gorgeous(isn’t it?).I have used some chipboard designs and laces amongst the layers.All the layers and die cuts are given a coat of white gesso using dry brush to give a weathered look.

I have also splattered some white paint and added few butterflies to finish off.More close ups for you..

Maja papers used: 1934 , 1934 bs , 6th of march , 6th of march bs

Thank you for stopping by.

Happy crafting

Forest Beauty

Posted by Pascale B

11 March, 2018 - Celebration, Layouts

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Hello Sweeties

Today I’m up on Maja Design blog with a new layout featuring the Celebration collection. I chose a photomontage I’ve made.

I primed the background with clear gesso. Next, I embossed a stamp design. I added also a design with a stencil and white crackle paste.

While the crackle paste was drying, I primed some leaves and flowers with white gesso, while I painted others with inks.

At the same time, I colored Art Stones with drawing ink and a brown ink. I painted some die cut with the same inks.

Next, I added some color to the background with different inks.

I cut a few papers to add under the phot, and I glued all the embellishments.

To finish the layout, I colored lightly the flowers and the leaves, and I added the Art Stones.

Maja Design papers:

Celebration
Birthday	Glamour bs	6×6 Paper Pad

Baby Boy album cover

Posted by Evgenia Petzer

10 March, 2018 - Mini albums, Okategoriserade, Vintage Baby

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Hello dear friends, Evgenia Petzer with you today. I am sharing the latest baby boy cover that I have made.

I just love these papers and the baby theme, so I always come back to my favourite mixture of fabric, papers, ribbons, flowers…

I usually take quite a few colors and play with them and some close shades of it. And the mixture of textures gives all that layered, wonderful effect.

some close ups:

Of course its the Vintage Baby collection in use:

have a lovely weekend,

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there is beauty in simplicity

Posted by Paulina Monasterska-Tronina

9 March, 2018 - Cards, Summer Crush, Tutorials

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Hello our blog fans. Today I would like to show totally different card. Easy to make and simple. Not all of us like to create projects full of layers, flowers etc. Some prefer simple projects. It doesn’t mean that they are boring – just take a look and let’s create something with me step by step.

Find the chipboard and choose the papers – they need to fit together
Use the white embossing powder to your chipboard
Cut out all the elements from the paper, create the basic composition.
Use the sewing machine and add a bit of elegance to your card.5. If you like – find a simple add ons. Glue everything together and then add some white and black splashes.
You card is ready. Isn’t it lovely ? Hope you will like my today’s inspiration. If you have any question – do not hesitate ask. Used chipboard came from Scrapiniec . Have a lovely day, Paulina