Words And Photos Blog | By Gail Lindner

Bazzill Basics: BIG Update!

Slowly but surely, I'm going to get ALL of my recent projects and layouts up here on my blog! But firstly, some news:

After one and a half years on the Bazzill Basics design team, it has come to an end. I have LOVED every minute of it and created some of my favourite projects for them! Bazzill is a constant in my scrapbooking life . . . I can't scrap without it! And I don't think I ever will! 

BUT stay tuned . . . I have some exciting news coming soon! I can hardly believe it but I certainly do believe that when one door closes, another door opens!

Take a look through my Bazzill Basics projects below and I've linked to the blog posts so you can click on over if you want to read more about my inspiration, execution and TIPS for creating with Bazzill cardstock!

Read more about my Best Day Ever layout here.

Read more about my Dream layout here.

Read more about my Boy Mum layout here.

Read more about my Two Cute layout here.

Read more about my I Love You layout here.

Read more about my So Fancy layout here.

Read more about my party hat and banner here.

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Please check back often this week as I try to get my blog completely up to date with sharing my projects! If you don't already, I'd love you to come follow me on Instagram (username is @gail_lindner) as I share projects and other fun things several times a week!

 

 

 

Project Catch Up!

I'm going to share a few of my recent projects today, in an effort to keep up to date with my sharing this year! First up, a layout that I created for Bazzill Basics and I used an embossing resist technique on the background.

I used a Bazzill White cardstock with the traditional crosshatch texture and I love how the paint wash picks up on that texture!

You can read much more detail about how I completed this project on the Bazzill Basics blog here.

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I've been creating up a storm with the gorgeous C'est La Vie collection from Pink Paislee! The first layout is a fun layout of me and some friends! I kept it light and airy.

You can read more about the layout on the Pink Paislee blog here including how I created the very subtle watercolour wash on the background.

The second layout I created using this collection was focused on the large title using the acetate letters - they really make a bold statement!

The floral patterned paper in this collection is divine! Again, you can read more about the layout on the Pink Paislee blog here.

 

If you don't already, and you are on Instagram, I would love you to follow me (username @gail_lindner) as I share on IG on a much for frequent basis!

Have a great week!

Bazzill Basics Poster Board: DIY Photo Booth!

Today I am sharing THE quickest and easiest DIY project that would be awesome for ANY occasion! With it being Australia Day yesterday, I wanted to grab some props and take some photos of the kids as we were hanging out in the backyard on a hot Aussie afternoon! And how fun to have an oversize vintage-style frame set up with the occasion written right on it!

You can see just how easy it was to create using the new Poster Board from Bazzill Basics (it’s THE perfect size) and the Template Studio system from We R Memory Keepers on the Bazzill Basics blog here.

As a finishing touch, I used a black pen to write on “Australia Day 2016″.  I poked tiny holes in the top of the frame to thread fishing line through so I could hang it up outside. Here’s one more photo of my cheeky 4-year-old!

 

The possibilities are endless! I’m already thinking of how I could decorate one for my daughter’s birthday! What about back-to-school, Christmas, graduations or any celebration really? I think that anything to encourage us to take more photos is a very good thing!

 

 

 

 

This is a personal blog. All editorial content and projects are intellectual property of Words And Photos Blog. I do receive financial compensation and products from American Crafts to develop certain blog posts, but all of the ideas and opinions are my own. 

 

 

Bazzill Basics: Embossing Possibilities!

Bazzill Basics has released some fun new styles of cardstock including Ombre, Marble and Plastic Embossing Paper! Read more about them on the Bazzill blog here. 

I had the opportunity to play with the new plastic embossing paper and boy, it embosses beautifully!

Of course my first creation had to be with the gorgeous Sea Glass color! I had one of the Next Level embossing folders to try from We R Memory Keepers and the depth and texture it creates, especially with the Plastic Paper, is gorgeous! After I ran it through my Evolution, I didn't need to add too many more details as I wanted the texture to shine!

I added a strip of Gold Foil cardstock to the right hand edge as well as a couple of shorter, banner ended strips underneath a simple sentiment. Here's a close up photo so you can see the dimension from the embossed Plastic Paper.

For my second card, I chose the fabulous, bright Buttercup Plastic Paper and gathered a few other bright supplies that I thought would make for a fun card. While looking through my embossing folders, I couldn't go past the cute pineapple design from Pink Paislee to be teamed with that gorgeous yellow!

To mix it up a bit and show you more possibilities, after I embossed the yellow, I trimmed it into a large banner shape and used my sewing machine to add a couple of lines of stitches across the top to attach it.

I must admit, I tried a few combinations of things before settling on the final design for the sentiment. I used some gold letter stickers for the word 'you' and added a couple of bright word stickers (by Heidi Swapp) to add my other words.

A die cut arrow from the Gold Foil cardstock, a few sequins scattered and a strip of black and white paper over on the right completed the card and I love it! In fact, I already know who I'm going to give this one too!

I really hope you get your hands on some of this new Plastic Embossing Paper! If you're a fan of adding texture to backgrounds and elements with embossing folders, you'll love it for sure!

 

 

 

This is a personal blog. All editorial content and projects are intellectual property of Words And Photos Blog. I do receive financial compensation and products from American Crafts to develop certain blog posts, but all of the ideas and opinions are my own. 

 

 

Bazzill Basics: Grateful Layout

Hello! Today I'm sharing a special layout I created for Bazzill Basics.This week we are celebrating fall along with giving thanks. I combined a few of my favourite things to create a layout documenting my thanks for my children’s wonderful Grandma with a fall inspired colour scheme! 

Here is a look at my layout:

After deciding on a photo of my children with their Grandma and converting it to black and white, I pulled out the current fall collection from Pink Paislee, Cedar Lane, and got to matching some Bazzill Basics cardstock colors to the colors in this collection. 

Design-wise, I decided on going with a sunburst effect with the different colored cardstock. I’ve created layouts with a sunburst background before, but this time I only wanted the feature on the top ½ of the layout. I used a template to trace and cut my “rays” from the different colors, adhered them to my layout and then machine stitched along the edges. 

For my journaling (which you'll HAVE to go to the Bazzill Blog to find out my secret for printing on journaling directly onto a layout WITHOUT a wide format printer . . . ) I typed out some of the reasons why we are so grateful/thankful for our Grandma. This layout will be filed away as one of those special ones that I hope the kids will look at one day and smile and reminisce. 

I really want to encourage you all to think about a special person or relationship that you are thankful for, find a photo and document it! I guarantee it will become one of your favourite layouts!

You can read more on the Bazzill Basics blog here.

 

 

This is a personal blog. All editorial content and projects are intellectual property of Words And Photos Blog. I do receive financial compensation and products from American Crafts to develop certain blog posts, but all of the ideas and opinions are my own. 

 

Video: 5 Minute Layout For Bazzill Basics

I'm back with another process video up on my You Tube channel! 

I was set the challenge of creating a layout in 5 minutes and I was panicked! I am a sloooow scrapper - everything must be thought out and I don't adhere anything until I've finished almost the entire page! And I will also admit that this layout did take me a bit longer than 5 minutes, but DEFINITELY a lot quicker than usual AND I've got some tips to share that will help you to scrap faster as well!

I created a layout of my daughter all dressed up for Halloween last year:

 

 

And you can see my process on the video below:

 

 

(Just in case the video isn't working on my blog, here is a link to my You Tube channel. My YouTube channel is Gail Lindner)

 

Here are some close up pics of my layout:

 

 

So my biggest tips to try creating a page in 5 minutes are:

1. Do any work with wet media (such as paint, paste etc) first so you can work on other things while it's drying.
2. Use cardstock scraps to add layers behind photos to save time cutting down full sheets. 
3. Think ahead and spend little pockets of time before creating to pull some embellishments from your stash that might work and place into a bowl. Then when you get time to scrap, you don't have to go hunting through your whole stash.
4. Use a quick drying adhesive such as the Sticky Thumb Cordless Hot Glue Gun.

 

You can read a few more details on the Bazzill Basics blog here. Thanks for visiting!

 

 

This is a personal blog. All editorial content and projects are intellectual property of Words And Photos Blog. I do receive financial compensation and products from American Crafts to develop certain blog posts, but all of the ideas and opinions are my own. 

 

 

Bazzill Basics DIY Workbook

My big four year old boy is entering Kindy next year (!!) and is starting to become quite interested in letters and spelling. I had the idea to create a "workbook" for him, perhaps to both keep him amused while I help his older sister with her homework and also give him an introduction to writing and drawing.

I used my new Heidi Swapp Cinch tool and it really was quick and easy to put together!

I started by searching for some printables on Pinterest for very beginner tracing and drawing (of course you could create your own). I resized them to be A5 size and printed them onto sturdy cardstock - Bazzill's Card Shoppe: Marshmallow. 

Once printed I then laminated them and left some extra space on the left side where I knew I wanted the binding to go.

I also created extra sturdy covers from Bazzill Board covered with bright patterned papers. I think it's important to use the board for the covers as when they're folded back, it will create a very hard surface for him to write on.

Then came the fun part - using the Cinch tool! It was so easy to punch the holes and have everything lined up perfectly for the coil binding. It punched through the thicker board with no trouble!

I added through the coil binding and closed it and that was it!  I think it's the perfect introduction to pen skills for him! I'll store it together with some whiteboard markers and wipes.

I included pages on  tracing line patterns, tracing basic shapes, tracing the letters to his name, space to draw a self portrait and a blank spiderweb for him to add his own spiders and bugs etc. (This is what he's into right now). 

I'm excited for the possibilities now! I'm thinking of creating a similar books for my daughter for mazes and spelling words and another for my son for counting and numbers!

What ideas can you think of?

Video: Back To School Layout For Bazzill Basics

I have my very first scrapbooking video to share! I created this back to school layout for Bazzill Basics and I filmed part of my process to share!

 

 

For my background, I added texture and interest to my smooth white cardstock with texture paste and a dot stencil.  In the video I share how I used another sheet of Bazzill white cardstock to create my own mask so the texture was contained within a circle. Controlled mess. 

 

 

 

(Just in case the video isn't working on my blog, here is a link to my You Tube channel. My YouTube channel is Gail Lindner)

 

I also explain in the video that I placed my photos on a Bazzill A2 White Scallop Card. This is so I could add extra journaling when it was folded out. I did so in the form of a few Project Life 3x4 cards. I typed some questions and my daughter wrote her answers on them! So fun!

 

 

 

Here are a couple of other close ups of some of the layout details:

 

 

NOTE: I've been wanting to do scrapbooking videos for the longest time . . . it was quite the process learning the best way to set up the camera/tripod, editing, voiceovers etc. Obviously I'm still learning so I hope you'll stick with me as I get better at it! The voiceover for this video isn't the best - I was coming down with a cold! But I've taken the first step so THANK YOU for visiting and watching and I welcome any feedback or suggestions!

 

 

This is a personal blog. All editorial content and projects are intellectual property of Words And Photos Blog. I do receive financial compensation and products from American Crafts to develop certain blog posts, but all of the ideas and opinions are my own. 

 

CREATE Magazine: July Issue with Bazzill Basics

There is so much inspiration available online. So much. Did you know that each month Scrapbook Generation puts out an e-magazine that is free? And it is HUGE! I'm talking . . . over 200 pages! With sketches! 

The July issue is available now (click the link here) and in this issue, the Bazzill Basics design team was invited to participate and work with the sketches! I played with the double page layout:

I really loved working with this sketch because it was very much my style - linear and lots of photos! I love sketches that include lots of photos! 

I used only two small pieces of patterned paper on this double layout but it looks like I used way more! I incorporated some different textured Bazzill Basics cardstock (such as Dotted Swiss and Foil Board) to add interest without making the layout too busy!

Oh - and that 3x4 journaling card in the close up above? I just put it in my vintage typewriter and typed my journaling straight on it! Easy and quick!

Please go check it out - and while you're there you might just be hooked in to check out a few back issues too! Don't say I didn't warn you!