Welcome to the July Studio AE Blog Hop!
This month's stamp set is Summer Rocks by Ali Edwards:
This month's stamp set is full of incredible summer phrases perfect for everyday summertime layouts.
And combined with other stamps from Ali's incredible collection at Techinque Tuesday, you can create one-of-a-kind stamped phrases and embellishments for any paper crafting project!
For my project this month, I chose to highlight my favorite photos from the 4th of July several years ago by grouping them together in a photo collage by Kerri Bradford and die cutting a bunch of banners/flags for the top of the page and adding lots of layers, stamping and fun!
Closer look at the entire flag/tag/banner border:
In addition to the banners, I used a die cut design by Kerri Bradford to make the cute flag and added it to the banner border.
I used Studio Calico Mister Huey mists (in Clay & White) to add distressing after stamping Ali's designs on the banners.
Here are the digital die cuts I used (and kits if applicable):
- Kerri Bradford This & That Freedom (flag, "&", star)
- Kerri Bradford Smitten (heart)
- Kerri Bradford Summer Lovin' ("sunshine", "summertime")
- Kerri Bradford This & That Summer (ricrac border)
- From the Silhouette Online Store: Design id #17708 (sun), Design id #20965 (mini tag)
For more details on the creation of this layout, watch the how to video below or on youtube HERE:
SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):
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Please be sure to check out all the projects showcasing this month's stamp set in today's blog hop:
- Kim Kesti, our guest for July
Prize:
We’re giving away a $25 gift certificate to TechniqueTuesday.com to one person chosen at random from all the comments received during the hop. Tune into the Technique Tuesday blog on July 13th to see if you are the lucky winner!
What a snappy layout. I love the banners and flag--speaks of summer and fun all the way around. What a lovely treat to see a video too. Thanks for taking time out of your busy summer to delight us with this post. We wouldn't be so persistant if your work didn't rock it all the way around!
Thanks for the chance Nichol!
Posted by: ana roat | July 10, 2012 at 07:20 AM
FABULOUS!! Its been too long since we saw a Start to Finish video from you. Very informative as usual!! Wonderful details!
Posted by: Michelle K | July 10, 2012 at 07:27 AM
Love it!! Such a cute layout ;)
Posted by: Melissa | July 10, 2012 at 07:49 AM
I love tags and I love layers. So your layout totally impressed me! Beautiful!
Posted by: Kate | July 10, 2012 at 07:51 AM
Love the layout and all the embellishments!! so many textures! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: lisa hampton | July 10, 2012 at 07:52 AM
What a good day! Got to see the new Studio AE stamp set AND a Nichol video all in one. LOVE it! Truly creative and inspiring.
Oh, how I do miss the Start ti Finish videos, so this was a WONDERFUL surprise!
Thanks for sharing once again!
Posted by: Janet | July 10, 2012 at 07:53 AM
Did you hear me squeal? I am SO happy you shared a video w/ us. This layout has so many fun accents LOVE IT!
Posted by: Ellie A. | July 10, 2012 at 08:05 AM
Wow - amazing! Love this!
Posted by: Jenny A | July 10, 2012 at 08:09 AM
Nichol, I love the banners and flags at the top of the page... they add so much dimension and details. Really helps focus your eyes to the photo collage. And I love how the Mister Huey clay mist looks...I had been afraid to use such a "dull" color...but now I love the distressed look it brings to the layout. Thanks for opening my eyes!
Posted by: Stacy Buller | July 10, 2012 at 08:24 AM
Love, love LOVE it! Your layouts contain so much gorgeous layering! And I love the way you incorporate the stamp set too!
Posted by: Karen | July 10, 2012 at 08:26 AM
I love this page so much! I was going to make a page to frame for my nieces room but couldn't come up with a great design, this did the trick! The banners at the top are so very perfect!
Posted by: Tasha | July 10, 2012 at 08:38 AM
I love the use of banners on your layout. You make it seem so easy to create these wonderful layouts.
Posted by: Elizabeth Dingman | July 10, 2012 at 08:58 AM
So many gorgeous embellishments on this pretty layout! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Lisa aka Myran | July 10, 2012 at 09:06 AM
I wish I had just a teeny tiny bit of your creative ability....I love all the embellishments and all the little details you added. So pretty!!!!!
Posted by: KellyC | July 10, 2012 at 09:19 AM
Oh I love the photo collage below and that kind of parade of tags above. So many fun things to look at and take in. Great layout!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | July 10, 2012 at 09:28 AM
I love this layout!!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | July 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM
The border is so interesting and creative...EYE CANDY!! Thanks for sharing the details!
Posted by: Alysia H | July 10, 2012 at 10:30 AM
What a great layout. I love this stamp set, like I love all of Technique Tuesday's stamps!
Posted by: Corinna | July 10, 2012 at 10:36 AM
I especially like the tag with the orange arrow on it -- the way you stamped one of the stamps in a bolder ink and one in a more subtle color, which made it more of a background "pattern". That pale blue integrates well with the plaid paper near it and adds to the cohesiveness of the layout.
Posted by: Laura | July 10, 2012 at 10:46 AM
You know what?
I love the 10th!
You are... AMAZING!
Posted by: teri | July 10, 2012 at 10:50 AM
I like how you used different colors of inks on the stamps. It really sets things off.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | July 10, 2012 at 10:51 AM
Always love your layouts! Thanks!
Posted by: Susan R | July 10, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Another terrific LO, I just think that the way you incorporate your stamps sets is so clever.
Posted by: conil | July 10, 2012 at 11:05 AM
What a great layout-so cool!
Posted by: peggy | July 10, 2012 at 11:06 AM
This is amazing
Posted by: Linda | July 10, 2012 at 11:09 AM