Retiring Ariana Layout Project 1 of 3

Hello crafty friends,

Today I am sharing a layout I created with the beautiful Ariana paper and matching chipboard complements collection. This is one of the collections that will be retiring at the end of the month.

Here’s a look at the complete layout. I used papers from the Ariana Paper pack and some of the matching Ariana chipboard complements. I did also add in some black cardstock, white cardstock and kraft cardstock.

Here’s a closer look at the nice chipboard sentiment. I cut the camera and filmstrip from the Artbooking cartridge.

This large filmstrip also came from the Artbooking cartridge. I used the silver metallic marker to add the little details. I cut it out in white cardstock and black cardstock. I just put the white squares into the black frame.

Here’s a closer look at the camera chipboard shape. I again used my Artbooking cartridge to cut out the Oh snap and filmstrip die cuts. I used my journaling pen to do the faux stitching around the mat.

Here’s a closer look at one of the Polaroid shaped mats. Again, cut from my Artbooking Cartridge. I wrapped it in some thin blue ribbon and faux stitched around the mat. I used some foam tape to give the frame a little lift.

Here’s a look at the title pieces. I again cut the little polaroid frames from my Artbooking cartridge. I stamped the background of the white mat with my bamboo ink pad and the diagonal striped stamp from the In the background stamp set.

Here’s a closer look at the chipboard ampersand, smile and arrow elements.

One last look at the complete layout.

Products Used For This Project

Cricut Expression	Cricut Artbooking Cartridge	Ariana Paper Pack
Ariana Complements	In The Background Stamp Set	Outdoor Denim Ink Pad
Bamboo Ink Pad	White Cardstock	Kraft Cardstock
Black Cardstock	White Chalk Marker	Metallic Markers
Journaling Pen	Tape Runner	Foam Tape

Additional Supplies
Misc. Ribbon

For those that don’t work with the Cricut System, I created an SVG set similar to the cuts used in this layout.

I will be giving this set away if you make any purchase through my CTMH link from now through the end of the month. This cut file set is available in the following formats: AI, DXF, EPS, GSD, KNK, MTC, SCAL, STUDIO, SVG and WPC.
You can shop all the amazing retiring products HERE.

Well that about covers it for today. Thank you so much for once again, stopping by and sharing your crafty time with me. Be sure to come back by tomorrow as I share project 2 of three using the lovely Ariana Collection. Until then,

Waves of Fun Card

Happy Monday crafty friends,

I hope you had an enjoyable weekend. Today I wanted to share a card I created with last week’s free email-newsletter update subscriber’s svg cut file. I got a little behind on my posting schedule and had to shift some things around, so that is why this project is behind. 

Here’s a look at my finished card. I started with a Kraft cardstock base. I added a layer of white cardstock for a mat and then used the striped paper from the Skylark Paper Pack collection for the main background.  I used my Pazzles Inspiration to cut the SVG title out in the necessary layers. I used my Cricut Artbooking cartridge and Cricut Expression to cut the palm trees and the notebook paper die cuts.  I stamped the lines onto the notebook paper with the coordinating stamp using the soon to retire Twilight Ink Pad.

Here’s a closer look at the palm tree fronds. I used some retired opaques to mimic the coconuts.

Here’s a closer look at the title. I used some buttercup, outdoor denim, white and champagne cardstock.

Quick Tip On Coloring the Palm Fronds

I cut the palm tree fronds in white cardstock. I then used my Pear Ink Pad and sponged the die cut. You can use your daubers or a sponge.

I then used my Topiary Ink Pad and sponged some onto the bottom half of each frond. I also brushed the ink onto the edges to deepen the color and add a little more dimension.

I used my chocolate ink pad to ink the sides of the tree trunks. Adhered the fronds onto the trunks and all done. Super simple.

One last look at the complete card.

Products Used For This Project

	Waves of Fun SVG Cut File	Cricut Artbooking Bundle
Skylark Paper Pack	Twilight Ink Pad **Retiring**	Mocha Opaques **RETIRED**
Pear Ink Pad	Saddle Ink Pad	Topiary Ink Pad
Basic Cardstock Pack Black &Champagne	White Cardstock	Kraft Cardstock
Enchantment Cardstock  Outdoor Denim	Tape Runner	Whimsy Cardstock Pack Buttercup

Pretty quick and easy card.  Don’t forget to check out all of the wonderful products that will be retiring at the end of the month. Also be sure to sign up for my email and newsletter updates so you can get the weekly freebies.

Thank you once again for stopping by and sharing your crafty time with me. I truly appreciate it as well as your wonderfully kind comments. I read each one and they mean the world to me. Don’t forget to drop back by tomorrow as I share another fun project and hopefully some more crafty inspiration. Until then,