Hello everyone! It’s wonderful to be back sharing some pages I have created, with a bit of focus on my little girl. Settling beautifully into life in ‘big’ school, it’s with awe that I see her growing before my eyes, taking on board the new challenges that life has to offer. A bit of nostalgia led to the creation of my first layout. We must be having fun, because time feels like it’s flying!

I have started this page using a beautiful, bright ‘I AM’ Important 12x12 sheet. I’m sure you have seen (and maybe even bought!) the new Sn@p Packs. I absolutely love them! I find them super versatile and love creating pages with mine, as they have pretty much everything you need, including die cuts! For this project, I have worked with the ‘Lovely’ Sn@p Pack and taken inspiration from the beautiful floral prints. My base layer comprises of a 6x4 card as well as some leftover Sn@p sticker remnants, which have been positioned in the centre of the page.

Next, using a 12x12 stencil, I went over specific areas with some Impasto to give a bit more texture to the page as well as continue the floral theme. I have used Impasto because it dries clear, which I love, as it doesn’t distract too much from what going on in your project. Here is a step by step pic. Note: It takes a fair bit of time to dry. Heat guns can speed this process up, but don’t apply the heat too close as it will bubble and spoil the surface. Once fully dry it will be transparent.

I then went about layering lots of little elements, including the pretty flower die cuts and some filigree leaves that I cut using my Silhouette Cameo.

I also created some simple paper roses which add a bit of rustic charm.

‘Life with you’ was cut out of a 4x4 card and as a final flourish, I’ve added some resin flowers and a couple of small enamel dots.