Table Organizer by Irene Tan

Hello Marion Smith Designs fans!It's Irene here with you all today! This time, I'm going to share with you all a table organizer using recycled products. I've decorated this project using the gorgeous Marion Smith Designs "Timekeeper" collection.

To create the piece on the left, I've used an old box and cut it into halves. Then, stack it on top of each other. As for the piece on the right, I've cut an old cereal box and attached it to the earlier piece.

To further decorate this project, I've used some chipboard pieces and flowers.

I used some Color Lab paints to add colors to the chipboard pieces. I've also created a pocket insert on the left of this project.

Supplies Used:
Antique Emporium, Art Nouveau, Carnival, Cogs and Gears, Exploratorium, Marchant, Portfolio, Tinker/Timekeeper
Color Lab

See you all soon!
xx Irene Tan 

Journey Bookmark by Irene Tan

Hello Marion Smith Designs fans! It's Irene here with you all today! This time, I want to share with you all a masculine bookmark which is perfect for a man who loves to read.

This is a very simple bookmark. The Timekeeper collection by Marion Smith Designs makes designing this bookmark super easy. I've just cut a few layers of pattern papers and stitched them together. I've also add a piece of acrylic on top of this bookmark for some protection.

Here are some details.

Supplies Used:
Carnival, Tinker, Art Noveau, Cogs & Gears/Timekeeper
Junque & Gems - Arrows

Hope to see you all soon!
xx Irene Tan

Timekeeper Mini Album

I am so glad to be back inspiring you all with more lovely inspiration with the gorgeous Marion Smith Designs. 

I absolutely feel in love with the Timekeeper collection.

I decided to make a quick and fun mini album. I even took some pictures to share how I made it. So come along. 

So let's start with making the base.

#1 - First I scored a 12x12 at 1/2", 5 3/8", 6", 6 5/8", and 11 1/2".

#2 - I turned it and scored at 9".

#3 - I folded it straight down the middle.

#4 Then I cut up the the 1/2" off each end leaving the 1/2" after the 9" score and I cut up the middle from the bottom up to the 9" score as well crating the pockets.

#5 - I cut in on the flaps and angled the edges  so they could be glued down.

#6 - I folded the flaps accordingly however this is up to you if you want flaps or not.

#7 - Fold in the flaps and glue them down. 

#8 - I trimmed the length of the mini down to how long I wanted it. Basically I trimmed 2 inches because I wanted it to be 7" tall. 

#9 - I punched holes for my rings to go through.

#10 - I added rivets so the paper wouldn't tear from use.

Then embellish as you see fit. 

I hope you try this mini album out as I would love to see what you create!

Shanna

Altered Bottle by Irene Tan

Hi Marion Smith fans! Today I'm going to share with you all a project which is a little different from my usual. This time, I'm sharing an altered bottle using tons of mixed media techniques and Marion Smith Designs Junque and Gems. 

Besides the amazing Colorlab paints, I've used some resin flowers, gems, glass and bezzel. I've also used some images from the Timekeeper and Junque Gypsy collection to add details to this bottle.

I've used a vintage image from the Junque Gypsy collection to insert into the glass and bezzel before adding it to the bottle.

The colorlab pigments add depth and hint of metallic effect on this bottle.

Supplies Used:

Colorlab kit

Resin Rose - Mint

Junque and Gems - Glass and Bezzel

6 x 6 Timekeeper collection

6 x 6 Junque Gypsy collection

See you all soon!

xx Irene Tan

Gift Card Envie with Sandi

Well, hello! Sandi here today, wiping her brow! 

Have you ever had a project that fought you all the way? Well, that was this one!  

I thought it would be fun and quick but my little project seemed doomed from the start. 

But you know what? I persevered and now I love it so much, I'm not sure I can give it away! 

Anyway, I was wanting to make this little gift card/memory envelope from the Time Keeper Tinker paper shown above. And I wanted to pair it with a variety of paper that might not been done before. It's always a fun thing to rummage through my MSD stuff and decide what I want to use! I ended up with Mad Tea Party, Romance Novel Chapter 2, Junque Gypsy and of course, Time Keeper. 

Loved adding a second diagonal pocket on the front and a couple of extra cards tucked inside there! Mixing the collections was actually loads of fun! Everything Marion Smith designs goes together so seamlessly. 

Of course,  finding the "perfect" embellishments is not always the easiest thing to do when you are trying to accomplish multiple tasks.  I finally settled on a vine from my stash. Also, I've had this little wooden bird forever and could never find a use for him but he's perfect here!  

Do be careful not to glue your papers to wrong side of the envie.  Just sayin'. Don't you love the fussy cut butterfly? So classic! 

I took such pains to use the green and cream Mad Tea Party "Tea Party" papers and then mostly covered them up but they are oh, so pretty, sigh! I still adore that collection! Then, I've used lots of fussy cut pieces. The rhinestones were just a little remnant that I hadn't used. Love when that happens! 

After several hours of messing around on the front, seriously, yes, I didn't do anything to the back except add the buttons for closure. One is sewn and the other added with a foam adhesive, Next time, I'll plan ahead and sew and them both on.

I'm excited about my end result and think it will be perfect for gift card giving this summer!

Actually, I can't wait to get started on another! 

Marion Smith Products Used:

Time Keeper Tinker 

Time Keeper Exploratorium

Mad Tea Party - Tea Party

Mad Tea Party Cut & Create Small Ephemera 

Junque Gypsy Faux Pas

Romance Novel Chapter 2, My Type

Sandi

Trinket Box

Hello everyone. Shanna here to share with you and I love it. 

The Timekeeper collection is just amazing. I love these papers. I had this trinket box that was waiting for some love. I started by painting all the edges with some gold acrylic paint. Then I wanted to tone it down with the papers. 

I had this chipboard compass I covered with some embossing powder to tuck underneath my knob. 

I really love the contrast of the silver and the gold. 

I finished off my box with some Petaloo flowers and popped this badboy on my shelf so I can start filling him up with some goodies. 

Items Used:

Timekeeper - Cogs & Gear

Timekeeper - Art Nouveau

Acrylic Paint

Embossing Powder

Petaloo Flowers

Sandi's "Gangsta Joy" layout!

Hello, there!

 Sandi here with you today sharing a layout … although a different kind for me. I had this funky photo of my daughter, her hubby and friends from a day they were riding their motorcycles and thought it would fun to scrap. Something different from the pretty or vintage that I usually do.  I didn't totally let loose .. I thought a mix of feminine and grunge would be fun! 

I've use the Time Keeper Marchant as my base and added Time Keeper Exploratorium, Time Keeper Carnival and Romance Novel Chapter 2 My Type for layers. I prepped my background with clear gesso, did some mixed media work and began building my layers. I love using lots of layers! At first, I was going for a monotone look but decided the pop of hot pink would really add some zest! You know me, always have to add some color! Lots of fun embellies on this one, too! 

Here are some close-ups:

That's it from me today! 

See .. you can use your products in unexpected ways! 

Try it, it's fun! 

Marion Smith Products used:

Time Keeper Marchant

Time Keeper Exploratorium

Time Keeper Carnival

Romance Novel Chapter 2 My Type

Sandi

Ranch layout by Yuko

Hello!Friends!It's Yuko.

We went to thedude ranch with a daughter the other day and spent happy time.

My daughter loves animals!

【good day】

Ranch Pictures in paper marion smith fashionable cool image? !

It was other than, but it was perfect!!!

This mushroom is what was cut out from paper
Because it did not stand out in very similar to the color of the background
It was painted of stickles (peeled Paint and platinum) 

Cloud I made in the embossing paste and distressed glitter.

<Junque GYPSY>

<time keeper>

Thank you♥