Plaids & Dotty Bella Blvd Scrapbook Layout

Plaids and Dotty is the perfect collection either as a stand-alone collection or as a complement to other collections.  With simple designs and all the fabulous Bella Blvd colors, it's a tremendous addition to your crafting supplies.  I have already used it in conjunction with other collections but today I wanted to showcase it on it's own, focusing specifically on the plaid side of things!  I was immediately drawn to going down a rainbow path, so I decided to run with that! Let's take a look at what I created!

One thing that may jump out to you immediately, and makes this collection different, is the different scale on the Plaids.  They aren't all the same, so although they coordinate, you aren't getting all the exact same pattern with just different colors.  This led me to design a little differently as I created this.  I initially thought I'd put everything on straight and have a "quilted" look.  BUT as I was just haphazardly placing the triangles on, I noticed that the different scales lended itself nicely to a little bit of a messier (for lack of a better word) look.  So I took a chance and am so happy I did!

I also used a cut file to create a big title focal point!

Backing the cut file with black really made it pop and allowed me to bring in more black throughout the layout - even going with a black cardstock base.

You can also see I brought in lots of enamel dots that coordinated from the Heart Hugs sets and just placed a few in each color area.

Finally I brought in lots of black hearts from various Heart Hugs sets.  As I was debating how to embellish and pulled these out, I just knew a row of the black ones would be a great contrast and help to bring in one final touch of black.
Want to see how this whole thing came together? You can check it out in the video below:

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DIY Laundry Wood Pallet Sign

If you are a DIY type of person then the newest products at Clear Scraps are going to become a staple in your crafting!  Between BIG Farmhouse Mascils and all kinds of wood pallets, they've got you covered for creating a variety of pieces.  Today I have a new Laundry Sign to share with you!

This looks like I spent hours on it, but guess what??? I didn't!  This whole thing came together in under an hour (not counting dry time)

First up I spray painted the Rectangle Medium DIY pallet shape.
Then I used the Laundry Mascil with Distress Oxide inks to add the word Laundry.  This comes from the new Farmhouse 6 X 16 line!

Finally I added some wood clothespins.  I though I could either use these for socks...or maybe inspirational quotes.  One way or the other, I've got an adorable new farmhouse style addition for my otherwise boring laundry room.  Almost makes me want to go do laundry, almost ;)

Seasons Givings Hop Winner

Patty K from NE Ohio you are the lucky winner from the HOP!    Email me at paperhousedesignteam@gmail.com and I will get you set up with your prize!