Heather Jacob : MajaDesign

Softly, softly with Pink and White Gingham

29 April, 2014 - Cards, Collections, Vintage Autumn Basics, Vintage Frost Basics, Vintage Spring Basics

Hello everyone, a very warm welcome to Maja Design blog. Today I am showcasing another easel card with stacked elements .One of my fave patterns is gingham check ..there is something very soft and feminine about gingham, especially pink and white …When I saw the beautiful pink and White gingham papers I decided to create a card for a friend of mine. The soft silver/grey tone on the ribbon completes the card adding the perfect contrast to the pink and white. I have beautiful memories of some gingham dresses our Auntie made my twin sister and me when we were about 5 years old .We had 2 gingham dresses, one was blue and white and the other one was pink and white, with a big bow tied at the back… We loved to twirl and dance to music, such fun memories to treasure . Pink and white to me has such a soft and delicate feel to it. I think it will always be popular as it seems to come and go the full circle. I mixed the pink and white with the pale greys and spots . Lots of diecuts layered with perfect tone on tone….with a chipboard heart and arrow sitting on the top of the stack .

Look at those layers !!!!! Sometimes I do get a little carried away with the layering, and have to remove some of the diecuts. I have such fun watching the height grow and grow and have to remember when to stop . ( insert smile ) The inside is lined with the pink and white gingham and a delicate scrolled piece of chipboard holds the easel section in place .

I took a shot from the top of the stacked layers to give you an idea of the depth and texture of this card. Maja Design Collections used…Vintage Autumn Basics / No XVI / No XII …. Vintage Spring Basics / 4th March Vintage Frost Basics 6th December . Thanks for popping by to look at my work and I hope you are inspired to create a card or layout with these stunning papers. Until next time happy scrapping and big hugz from me x

BEACH HOUSE GETAWAY

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15 April, 2014 - Life by the Sea, Tags

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Hello and a warm welcome my friends… today I am sharing a thankyou gift I created for some dear friends of ours. We stayed at their beach house over at Sorrento, Victoria and had the best time . I love to give our friends a special unique card as a thank you for their love and friendship. These papers are perfect for a beach/ sailing holiday . I made the pocket first then added some strips over lapping on the front, added a circle and tied string to secure the circle . I created 3 tags to pop in the pocket . This collection ‘ Life by the Sea’, is Timeless, I just love it x Tag one has 3 gorgeous little chipboard houses with a Pelican sitting on a pole, completed by adding a strip of brads along the top . Tag 2 has a thankyou note to our treasured friends .

Tag 3 has some stamping and washi tape, with a photo of Baden and me . I wrote a short thank you note on one of the tags … A special thank you .. We had so much fun at your Beach house … you gave us the best time. Perfect weather, delicious food, wonderful company, sailing on the high seas. Lots of laughs and treasured memories. You are both very precious friends to us and there is a special place in our hearts reserved just for you .Love and Big hugz from Heather and Baden xoxox

Maja Design . …LIFE BY THE SEA COLLECTION ….Drop the anchor, Sailing, Sailing – bs, Regatta – bs …the West Coast ….. Thanks so much for popping by and do have a look at these papers if you especially want to scrap some seaside holidays , just perfect . Until next time , happy scrapping. Big hugz from me xoxo

Peace

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1 April, 2014 - Collections, Layouts, Vintage Spring Basics, Vintage Summer Basics

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Hello and a warm welcome on this ist day of April. Beautiful weather here is Australia, a perfect Autumn day . A favourite time of the year for me.

PEACE As most of you are aware, I am a nature lover and today I have a layout in the blues and greens showcasing a cluster of glorious driftwood, seaweed and fungus I found on the edge of the ocean on one of our road trips along the Great Ocean Road, a glorious, rugged open ocean, scenic drive along the coast of Victoria, right down the bottom of Australia. I have stacked lots of paper Layering, with clusters of chipboard and blooms. The altered key on the heart echoes how nature truly opens my heart, and sends love flowing through my veins. The entire cluster is tied together with cotton string. Looking deep into nature fascinates and intrigues me . Such intimate detail and captivating elements and tiny living organisms on this rich green piece of fungus. There were tiny little insects moving around through the moist green weed , too small for my camera to detect. Nature holds such beauty everywhere. a closer view of the chipboard title . this is inked in Bamboo Versacolor ink and when dry I dry brushed some white gesso across the word to bring out the texture. a view from the side . here you can see the layers of altered metal, diecut leaves and shapes. I love to raise the photo above the layering to bring the focus to the eye..

looking closer at the cluster from the left side of the photo. paper, leaves, chipboard small tiny elegant branches and tiny roses all complete the cluster . these papers give me so much delight and they also have so much woven into each design… wonderful work Marie on each collection.

Maja papers used……Vintage Spring Basics 5th of March, 6th of March, 7th of March, 4th of April, Days to remember, Vintage Summer Basics 1902. Thanks so much for looking at my work and have fun playing with the beautiful Maja Design Collections. Take care and have fun , and hope to see you all again next month xox

Sweet Delight

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18 March, 2014 - Collections, Layouts, Vintage Autumn Basics, Vintage Frost Basics, Vintage Spring Basics, Vintage Summer Basics

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Hello my scrapping sistas, welcome to Maja Design. Today I have a layout to show you created with 4 of the Vintage Basics collections. Lots of elements clustered around the photo, giving a three dimensional feel to the page . … I seem to be in a Pink mood this month, first my Lady in Pink card and now my Sweet Grand daughter and pink .

SWEET DELIGHT This background paper is one of my top faves . I love that it does not need much added to it, I did add a tiny touch of gesso, and some stamping, but in my opinion it is a perfect distressed pink for any background. I also love the striking contrast of the Black and White photo against the deep rich pink. I am so blessed to have such wonderful photos of my grand daughter to scrap. My beautiful and talented daughter TARA takes all the photos . Lots of layering again … oh I do love the way Maja Design Collections blend and embrace each other to perfection, creating a magical symphony of textures. I found this Bingo element which adds the perfect touch to the photo. Ella Jai, My adorable Grandie, was eating her fave Sweet Delight, so I weaved the title with the word SWEET and added a word Stamp .. DELIGHT A cluster of metal, blooms, stamping and paper…..combining blooms, metal, bling brad, and washi tape all add to the story of my work . Altered metal element among the layers. I love to tuck elements under my photo and layers, adding interest and intrigue. More yummo layering, with strands of cotton randomly placed among the layers, adding the perfect finishing touch …… Maja Design materials used …..Vintage Frost Basics 6^th December, Vintage Frost Basics 1903,Vintage Summer Basics 1908, Vintage Summer Basics 1922, Vintage Summer Basics 1924, Vintage Spring Basics 4^th May, Vintage Spring Basics 6^th March , Vintage Spring Basics 7^th March….Thanks for popping by and I hope you are inspired to create something beautiful with Maja Design collections. Until next time , warm hugz from me and happy scrapping x

Lady in Pink

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4 March, 2014 - Cards, Vintage Autumn Basics, Vintage Frost Basics

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A very warm Welcome to Maja Design all my fellow scrappers. Heather with you today, sharing a feminine fussy cut card I created for a friend. … FRIENDSHIP… We have been friends for many years and I wanted to make a statement and create lots of stylish layers , representing the various experiences we have had together and the many layers of our friendship and life. I began by cutting white card and folding it into three sections. I created my layers with the Spellbinders Nestabilities. I trimmed a piece of paper 7’ x 4’ for my base , and then proceeded to add my layers. Beginning with the largest die and stacking them in various papers from the Vintage Autumn Basics collection. I completed my card cover by fussy cutting the elegant lady and added her to the top of my stacked diecuts. A Vintage brad adds the finishing touch to my cover. Watching the expressions on my friend’s face as she opens the card to see more details inside is pure delight for me xoxo.

I love to carry my embellishments to the inside of my cards. This card contains a poem. I also added a stacked tag with a tie, and a diecut folded in half and placed around the edge of the card. Stamp with a friendship stamp and add a strip of Tim Holt tissue tape .

Here is a copy of my poem for you to keep . Twelve gifts just for you Happiness – deep down within. Serenity – with each sunrise. Success – in each facet of your life. Family – beside you. Close and caring friends. Health – inside you . Love – that never ends. Special memories – of all the yesterdays.A bright today – with much to be thankful for . A path – that leads to beautiful tomorrows. Dreams – that do their best to come true . Appreciation – of all the wonderful things about you !

Maja Design materials….Vintage Autumn Basics No1, No 11, No 111,Vintage Frost Basics 19^th of December .Tim Holtz Tissue tape, white card, stamp, Spellbinders diecuts, vintage brad. Thanks for dropping by and I do hope you are inspired to create with these super duper papers. Until next time , big hugz to you all.