If You Believe

Last week I went to the Re-Art Swap at Absolutely Art here in Madison.  You bring unwanted art supplies and get to take home whatever you want, for free! (or, $5 donation if you don't bring anything with you to swap)  They have everything from paper, fabric, wall paper, computer parts, metal parts, wood, calendars, greeting cards, paints, tiles, glass, beads, ...and the list goes on.


I brought home lots of things, but specifically the items shown below.  

 
I was excited to see how I could work them all into one layout.  So, today I created this page adding only the "If You" letters (Amy Tangerine Thickers), a few strips of paper (Stampin' Up! and My Mind's Eye), a small chipboard piece (My Mind's Eye) and the "believe" wire-word (found at Goodwill). I also added a few drops of paint (October Afternoon Sprinklers "Buttermilk"). I ended up not using the twine. I was so wrapped up in the rest of the elements, I just forgot about it!  The verse is Matthew 22:21: "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

 
I really like how it turned out.  Hope you do too!
Mary

Mr. Po-Tate-o Head

After my nephew, Tate, opened his gift and we played for a little bit, Jody asked me if I was collecting pieces of the wrapping for a scrapbook page.  I love that he noticed and figured it out right away! I guess I'm becoming predictable.  :)  But, yes, he was right.  I was ripping off parts of the packaging so I could make this cute page.  I found some great paper from one of my favorite manufacturers, lily bee design, in bright primary colors that I knew would be perfect.  I really like how it turned out.

Mary

PRODUCTS USED:
Paper: lily bee design: Hello Sunshine line, twirl & fly a kite pages; American Crafts AC Cardstock: wave:weave
Die Cuts: lily bee design: Hello Sunshine line die-cut frames
Stickers: Basic Grey: Origins micro mono stickers; October Afternoon: Mini Market Stickers (Red & Cream)
Felt Alphas: Li'l Davis Designs (Fiskars) Castaway Felt Alphas