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Just Breathe

April 21, 2020 2 Comments

As more details emerge of the tragedy that happened here in Nova Scotia on Sunday it’s easy to become overwhelmed. We all want to know what happened and why someone would do something like this. But sometimes we simply need to take a step back and just breathe. The answers will come in time.

Today’s project isn’t at all what I had planned. It’s a pocket photo album that I will now fill with photos showing the beauty and serenity of my part of Nova Scotia. While healing will take time, we must not be defined by the actions of one man. This album will be something I can look to when everything else seems so bleak.

Pocket photo album cover decorated with a maple leaf and "just breathe" sentiment created using the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set and Seasonal Layers Dies from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

SARAN WRAP BACKGROUND

I began this project with a cheap pocket photo album that I’d purchased some months ago from the Dollar Store. I removed the uninspiring covers from the front and back pockets and discarded them. Then using my Paper Trimmer I cut two new cover pieces from Whisper White Card.

I left one of the card pieces plain and simply inserted it into the back pocket of the album. The second piece would be the base layer for the front cover so I set that aside.

Next I cut another piece of Whisper White Card 1/2″ smaller than the cover piece. Then I scrunched up some Saran Wrap and tapped it onto a Balmy Blue ink pad. Using a very gentle tapping motion I then used the Saran Wrap to transfer the ink to the Whisper White Card. I repeated the process until I had covered about 3/4 of the layer. Then with some fresh Saran Wrap I filled in the remaining section of the card with Pear Pizzazz ink.

JUST BREATHE

I found the large “just breathe” sentiment in the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set. Using Early Espresso ink I stamped the sentiment onto the background. Then with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Tombow) I attached the piece to a layer of Early Espresso Card. With that done I mounted the layers onto the Whisper White cover piece.

At this point I had planned to add a die-cut chair to the design. However when I looked in the case with my Seasonal Layers Dies I found a large sponged maple leaf.

I’d created the leaf on Very Vanilla Card using pieces of Stampin’ Sponge to apply layers of ink and blend them together. The ink colours used were Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze and Soft Suede. Then I’d cut out the piece using the large maple leaf die from the Seasonal Layers Dies.

I’d obviously cut more leaves than I needed at the time and had simply left this one with the dies for another project. All I had to do now was attach it to the background with liquid glue. Then I slid the completed piece into the front of the pocket photo album and I was finished.

Although very simple to make, my “just breathe” album has a calmness to it. It’s just what I need right now.

PRODUCT LIST

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set
Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set
Seasonal Layers Dies
Seasonal Layers Dies
Paper Trimmer
Paper Trimmer
Stamping Sponges
Stamping Sponges
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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  1. Cathy Dahl says

    April 21, 2020 at 9:21 am

    What a beautiful cover for an album. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all my family and friends in Nova Scotia. You are right that the actions of one man can not take away the beauty of such a special place. Peace to you and thank you for continuing to share you talent with your Stampin’ Up fans.

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    • Tracy Elsom says

      April 21, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      Thank you Cathy

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