Rachelle Sigurdson : MajaDesign

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16 October, 2013 - Layouts, Vintage Spring Basics

Hello,here is a LO I did, using the Beautiful Vintage Autumn Basics Collection…..

I took these photos of Baby Kaylie, in my garden……..

From the Vintage Autumn Basics Collection I used: No.IV,No.III-BS,No.V,No.IX,No.IX-BS,No.X,No.X-BS,No.XVII,&some of the BS’s of the labels. The chipboard used is from Dusty Attic. Here are some closeups of detail….

I first scanned & printed the Lace Boarder, on plain paper. I then painted it with oyster LuminArte’. I used a non-permanent adhesive, & glued the scanned piece of paper, onto the BS, of the piece of Maja paper, I was working with. I then cut out the pieces & glued them onto the chipboard. My next step was to glue a thin hemp string, on to the outside edges of the hearts. I then applied a thin coat of rock candy crackle. I punched out the tiny circles, with my eyelet punch, glued them onto the boarder,then put a drop of liquid accents, on to each circle. I inked the edges of the boarder, & wove in the hemp string through the holes on the top of the boarder. I also inked the edges of the BS of one of the labels & glued it on to the boarder. I like doing this, so that I get a perfect color match….

I made the headband for Kaylie,took my photos,then used it on the LO….

I did the same treatment on the elegant flourish as I had done on the Lace Boarder. This also shows some of my distressed stitched layers,some punch work & a Tim Holtz doily die….

Close ups of the headband & lace boarder….

This is how I made the headband,I made it even before I received the Vintage Autumn Basics Collection. I got a sneak peek of the Collection,printed the sneak peek, then started on the headband,hoping my colors were right. I went through my Scrap supplies,finding feathers,crocheted lace trim & doily’s, pearls died some cheesecloth,then went to work on the headband……

I first stitched these two pieces together,leaving spaces ,so that I could weave in the pearls…

Then, I weaved in the pearls…

I used a glue gun & glued the doily’s & the cheesecloth, onto the lace trim…

I then embellished the crocheted flower,using bling & feathers & more pearls. I stitched on a piece of ribbon, on to the ends of the headband,so that I would be able, to tie it on Kaylies head..

Here is my sneak peek & headband…

Here is another LO I did, for the Dusty Attic Blog,using the Vintage Spring Basic Collection…

From the collection I used 2nd of March_BS,9th of April,10th of March,7th of April & 2nd of April. Here are some closeups of detail……

Where I used yellow, I mixed a bit of studio yellow paint,with picket fence crackle. Then I rubbed in brown chalk to bring out the cracks & inked the edges….I also added a coat of glossy accents on the raised part of the bike. On the wheels & basket of the bike I used watered down gesso,then inked the edges. I also added some pearls…..

I did some distressed stitched layers,did some punch work & used doily’s & burlap in my layers….

Thank you so much for taking the time to look…Rachelle

What are your Garden colors?

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2 October, 2013 - Layouts, Sofiero, Vintage Spring Basics, Vintage Summer Basics

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Hello,here is a LO I did, combining 3 of Maja’s Collections. The photos are of the Tree Fort Area, that I had planted last Spring, to go with the Maja Vintage Spring,Summer & Sofiero Collections. I planted this area with Hydrangeas,pink & white inpatients,purple fan flower,blue lobellia & some foliage that was a variegated green & white. It turned out beautiful,I am so happy that I did this!!!! I used 3 photo’s to try & show you the different views of this garden, but you really need to be in this garden to be able to see & feel what it is all about. Behind the Tree Fort is the flowing river,with a beaver dam, so you also have the sounds of the water.

These are the 3 Collections I used on this LO…..

From the Vintage Spring Basics Collection I used: 8th of March-BS, 2nd of May-BS,7th of March-BS, 10th of March & some of the BS’s of the labels.

From the Vintage Summer Basics Collection I used: 1943

From the Sofiero Collection I used: Exuberance of flowers in bloom-BS. I just love how you can combine the Maja Collections. The chipboard used is from Dusty Attic. Here are some close ups of detail……

I dipped the Vine Corner into water,then separated the chipboard (just the leaves). Then I used a heat gun & it curled up the leaves. Once that all dried I applied decadence TA to the stem & picket fence crackle to the leaves. When the crackle dried, I rubbed in brown chalk to bring out the cracks & inked the edges of the leaves….

For the Title I used the labels from the sheets. I think Marie needs to make us word sheets & letter sheets using her beautiful font….

I used my favorite,time consuming punch & did many distressed stitched layers….

I also dipped the butterflies in water, then carefully separated the chipboard layers. I used decadence TA,on the body & the under part of the butterfly, then I used liquid accents on the body. On the wings I used oyster LuminArt’

I used a Tim Holtz die in my layers (doily)…

Here is my next LO I did, using the Stunning Vintage Autumn Basics Collection. I was so excited when I got this Collection, not only because it was soooooooooo Beautiful,but it also has many colors, that are in the rest of my garden. One of my favorite plants, that I plant through out my gardens, is Angelica Gigis. It is the plant that I framed in the decorative scroll…

The Stunning Vintage Autumn Basics Collection….

From this Collection I used: No.II, No.II-BS, No.VII,No.V, No.V-BS, No.III-BS, No.IV, No.XXII-BS, The Heritage Sheet & some of the BS’s of the labels. The chipboard used is from Dusty Attic. Here are some close ups of detail….

I scanned both the door & the under part of the scroll. I then printed it on plain paper, then using a non-permanent adhesive,I attached it to the Maja papers ,I wanted to use on those pieces. I cut them out, inked the edges,then glued them on to the chipboard….

I used clear Versa mark,then rubbed in a few shades of chalk on to the outer part of the scroll….

On the grape vine I used,bottle distress ink, then applied rock candy crackle & when that dried I rubbed in a few shades of green chalk,then inked the edges….

I used pesto ink pad on this part of the door, I also used it on the keyhole & door handle, then inked the edges….

A rolled & pleated corner…

My Autumn Garden is planted different, then the Tree Fort Area. I would say that the Tree Fort is more feminine, then the rest of my gardens,because of using white. I do not use white in the rest of my gardens. Through out the other garden areas I use deeper colors & huge foliage plants. What are your favorite garden colors? Thank you so much for taking the time to look…..Rachelle

Jacobi Fall 2011

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18 September, 2013 - Layouts, Ska Vi Ta En Fika?, Vintage Spring Basics, Vintage Summer Basics

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Hello,today I am here to share with you a few LO’s I did,using some of Maja Design’s Beautiful Collections. Here is the first one using the Fika Collection…..

This beautiful photo of Jacobi was taken by her mother Kelly, I had lots of fun using it…

Out of the Fika Collection I used: Bjornbarskakor, Bjornbarskakor-BS, Bjornbarsrutor, Vaaffla m bjornbarssylt, Hemma hos mig-BS, Favoriter, Vaffla m bjornbarssylt-bs, & Chaite-BS. The chipboard used is from Dusty Attic. Here are some close ups of detail….

I chose my background, to bring out Jacobi’s blond hair, then started to layer using the colors in her outfit & in the photo.

I did my usual distressed layers, did some punch work, used a die from Tim Holtz & some stitching…..

I used LuminArte’ olive vine on the corner flourish & when that dried, I dabbed on a bit of Viva Inka Gold Rub….

I also used some burlap & trim in my layer’s….

On the Alpha I used LuminArt’ Razzleberry, then dabbed on some Inka Gold Metallic rub…

Here is another LO I did, using a photo of me & my 5 dogs in the garden area that I staged for the Maja Vintage Papers. I am so happy I did that, the garden turned out beautiful & I got lots of good photo’s to use!!! This garden was also very different from the rest of my gardens.

I used 2 different collections on this LO. I love how you can combine the Maja Collections….

From the Vintage Spring Basics Collection I used 9th of March, 9th of March-BS, 2nd of May, 6th of May,7th of May, 7th of May-BS,10th of March, & 8th of March-BS…

From the Vintage Summer Basics I used: 1924-BS & 1946…The chipboard used is from Dusty Attic…Here are some close ups of detail…

I wanted my flower cluster’s to look woodsy as they do in the photo. I started by punching out a lot of tiny flowers, out of coffee filters,drew lines on them, inked the edges, then dabbed on some Viva Gold Metallic rub, then I put a drop of petal pink liquid pearls in the center of each flower. I then put a drop of glue on the center of the back of the flower & glued them down to the LO. I then cut out lots of little flowers from the 6th of April sheet,& glued these in between the other flowers. I put a drop of opal white liquid pearls on those flowers. After the glue dried I played with the flowers with my fingers,lifting them, to bring out each tiny flower….

Where I did the lace work, I worked with that piece before I glued it on to the main back ground. I did all of my distressed layers,stitching & lacing, then I glued it to the background, with the burlap trim under it….

I used picket fence crackle on the flourish & once that dried I rubbed in brown chalk & inked the edges…

I did the same treatment to the alpha & ferns…

Of course I had to use butterflies,as 4 of my dogs are Papillons…

Shows some of my distressed layers & stitching…

Yes we are all getting older!!! Many people ask me how I get a photo with all 5 of my dogs, well it is much easier to get that,then it is of my 3 sons!!! Here is another LO I wanted to share with you. It is my first Design Team LO for Dusty Attic, So excited!!!

I combined 2 collections for this LO……

Out of the Sommartider Collection I used Lata dagar, Iskall saft-BS, Kvallsdoop-bs, & some of the BS’s of the lables…

Out of the Fika Collection I used: Havrerutor-BS,Favoriter & Ingefarsparon. Here are some close ups of detail…

On the outside of the squares,of the garden tile frame, I used picket fence crackle. Then I cut out 1.5 inch squares out of the Sommartider Collection (inspired by the patchwork dress) inked the edges,then glued those pieces onto the squares….

On the leafy part of the frame, I applied clear versa mark,then rubbed in a few shades of green chalk, while the versa mark was still wet….

I did the same treatment to the ATC frame…

On the Alpha I used Bolivian Blue LuminArte’…

The stencil is from TCW. I first used molding paste & once that dried I applied a few shades of pink tattered angels using a brush….

Thank you so much for taking the time to look….Rachelle

Me & My Brother

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4 September, 2013 - Layouts, Vintage Spring Basics, Vintage Summer Basics

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Hello, I am here to share with you a couple LO’s I did working with Vintage Spring Basics & Vintage Summer Basics. The first one is a photo of my younger son’s who are now 25 & 28. I love this photo,they look like little angels……

I used the Vintage Spring Basics Collection on this LO…..

From this collection I used: 2nd of April -BS,3rd of April,3rd of April-BS,4th of April,4th of April-BS,5th of April,5th of April-BS,Days to Remember Sheet & some of the BS’s of the labels. The chipboard is from Scrap Fx. Here are some close ups of detail….

I achieved my texture through,distressing,layering,hand stitching,did some stencil work & decided to add some of odds & ends alpha to add more texture to the LO.

When I completed my stitching I was not happy with it,I found the yellow thread was to bright for the soft yellow in the paper. So I mixed perfect pearls perfect pearls with water, & using a small paint brush, I applied it to my stitch work…..

I also ripped some paper as you can see in the upper right corner…

Look at those blue eyes,they are so cute!!!

I used picket fence crackle on the alpha & the kites, & once that dried I rubbed in brown chalk to bring out the cracks….

I scanned the kites,then printed them on reg paper. I used a non permanent adhesive, attached the scanned piece to the Maja paper then cut out all my pieces for the kite. I find this easier & more accurate then tracing….

Here are some hand rolled flowers,using some of my scraps I was working with….

I scanned my train as I did with the kite. I used liquid pearls on some of the wheels…

This next LO is a very special LO I did for my oldest son’s 32nd Birthday on August 24th. Sigurdur was born on the same day as my husbands father & my mother. We named Sigurdur after his Afi, he became his namesake. Afi past away 2004. This year on June 4th,sadly my mother past away @ a young age of 76. She had been suffering with Progressive Neuromuscular Disease & Osteoporosis for the last 6 years. Mom had many falls & fracture, the last one being a hip fracture. This would be Moms 3rd non weight bearing fracture. Mom fractured her hip on Oct 3rd & remained in the hospital for 3.5 months, then I moved her into my home to care for her. We have always lived next door to my parents,so mom would be like a 2nd mother to Sigurdur. Mom loved creating,she could sew,knit & do just about any craft that interested her. Her real passion was gardening. While Mom was living with me we talked lot’s about gardening, as Spring was just around the corner. My gardening style differs from my Mothers, but we have both received many awards on our gardens. My colors in our garden are in the deep fall colors to go with our home. When I became on the DT for Maja Design, I decided that I would stage a garden that would go with some of their beautiful Vintage Collections. The garden area I choose was the tree fort area on the river bank, that my sons built at a very young age & still always go to that area as it is a very peaceful place. It is tucked away from my other garden area’s,so this also allowed me to make a change. Well, I probably drove my Mother crazy,because I was so excited about this garden, & as I started to plant this area I even got more excited,so I would not stop talking about it. When my mom past away I decided to make this garden, a Memory garden of my Mother. Mom had enjoyed watching her grandsons develop this area, & it was the year that I planted all of Mom’s Favorite colors. Mom’s favorite plant was hydrangea’s & I had planted lots of them in this area. With all of my talking, mom wanted me to take her to see this area. It would have been difficult,but I did promise that I would take her when the Hydrangea’s started to bloom. So in this LO I have a photo of Sigurdur,Mom & the memory garden.

From the Vintage Summer Basics I used:1932-BS, 1924

From the Vintage Spring Basics I used:1st of May,3rd of May-BS,2nd of May-BS & 10th of March.

The chipboard used is from Scrap Fx. Here are some close ups of detail…..

I used picket fence crackle on my chipboard pieces,then rubbed in brown chalk & inked the edges….

Photo of my Mother & Memory Garden…

Some hand made flowers using a die, scraps of paper & tulle. Thank you so much for taking the time to look….Rachelle

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21 August, 2013 - Layouts, Vintage Summer Basics

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Hello, I am excited to share with you a couple canvas’s I did. I really have not worked with canvas,but now I am hooked.I love the way they turned out & they make such a great gift & now I don’t have to purchase shadow box’s. I will do 12 x 12 LO’s for myself,because they fit in my albums, but if I am doing it for someone else, I am going to work with canvas. My inspiration came from Gabi. I first saw Gabi’s STUNNING canvas that she did for her “A New Mixed Media Tutorial Video”, then watched Gabi’s AMAZING Video!!!! After watching Gabi’s video ,I went flying out the door to buy canvas & also stopped off at the hardware store to buy drywall tape. Here is my 1st canvas, it is a 8 x 10, I put it on a backing just to take the photo……

I took this photo of this beautiful baby girl,playing dress up of course. I used the beautiful Vintage Summer Basics Collection…..

From this collection I used: 1899, & 1891. The chipboard is from Scrap Fx. Here are some close ups of detail…..

I also purchased a couple drywall repair patches at the hardware store,they give amazing texture. On all the chipboard I either used picket fence crackle or bisque liquid pearls. When the crackle dried, I rubbed in some dark brown chalk to bring out the cracks, & when the liquid pearls dried, I applied a bit of mocha rose LuminArte…..

I used a couple stencils from crafters workshop, added some lace, seed beads & pearls….

I did not place my photo, or embellish, until after I painted on the watered down gesso & sprayed on Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Old Lace. I have not worked much with gesso, because I don’t like to mask the beautiful paper that I am working with. So again after watching Gabi’s Video, I tried the watered down gesso & was happy to see that it did not cover the paper….

Once the gesso & TA dried,I placed the photo,& embellished. I made the flower out of tulle & cheesecloth, that I had dyed with old lace TA, & usinga part of a old piece of jewelry of my Mothers. After I glued down the flower, I added the ribbon & pearls…

I added a couple metal pieces from Prima….

Here is my 2nd canvas “Way to go Girl”. Renee is my youngest son’s girlfriend. She just received her acceptance letter to go into Law. I am so happy for her,she is Beautiful from the inside, out. I took the photo of Renee in my garden. This canvas is a 11 x 14….

I used 2 collection’s on this canvas, I love how you can combine the Maja Collection’s…

From the Vintage Summer Basics I used: 1891, 1899, & 1932-BS…….

From the Sofiere Collection I used: Princess Margareta’s Garden-BS, Strolling down the Rose Path & Strolling down the Rose Path BS. The chipboard used is from Scrap Fx. Here are some close ups of detail….

I started this canvas by first using a stencil & molding paste on all the outside edges of the canvas. I shrunk Renee’s letter of acceptance & used it on her canvas….

I then did my distressed, stitched layers on my main background piece, then glued that onto the canvas…

I added some wall repair tape,did some stencil work, using molding paste &glued lace onto the background piece. I let the glue dry, then I painted the canvas with watered down gesso, that I had also mixed a little perfect pearls, perfect pearl to give a bit of shimmer & not lose the beautiful paper….

Once the gesso had dried, I placed my photo, & embellished…

On all the lighter pieces of chipboard I used picket fence crackle, & rubbed in a dark brown chalk once the crackle had dried. On the dark pieces I used walnut stain,then black gold Tattered Angels & when that dried I rubbed on some Viva Inka Gold Metallic Rub. On the feather I used Studio Traditional Tan acrylic paint,then rock candy crackle & when that dried I rubbed in some dark brown chalk….

I glued on some seed beads, I with a paint brush, I dabbed on some vintage pink TA,removing the excess with paper towel as I dabbed it on…..

Here is a little Tut I did on the flower that I made for Renee’s canvas, by playing around with some of my lace,tulle,cheesecloth & a piece of my mother’s old jewelry & pearls….

I started with a small chipboard circle. I cut the lace as shown in the photo above….

I then glued 3 pieces of lace to the circle, using a glue gun…

I cut tulle into squares, put a drop of glue into the center of the square, then twisted it until the glue dried. I then glued those 4 pieces of tulle on to the lace…

I then cut out 4 strips of cheesecloth,that I had died with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. I glued these pieces down in between the tulle pieces…

Then I glued on 3 more pieces of lace…

Then glued the piece of jewelry, & pearls. These were fun projects to work with. Thank you Gabi for the inspiration, & girls if you haven’t seen Gabi’s Video yet, you should really go & check it out,but be prepared to run out for canvas & stop at the hardware store. Thank you so much for taking the time to look….Rachelle