Friday, October 18, 2013

Flashback Friday: Vellum + Pixies + Giveaway!

It's Melinda with you today and I'm going to share a layout that I created using the new Doodlebug Pixies and Sprinkles plus a blast from the past... yes, vellum is making a comeback!


Now who remembers these or perhaps you still have some stashed away in your cupboard? It's Doodlebug's Tri-colour Vellum and I have been having lots of fun making overlapping circles on my layout to produce even more shades of wonderful color.



TIP: As much as I love vellum, I've also learned that it can be quite fiddly to use with punches so after much trial and error and a bit of hair pulling I realized that it's easier to place a piece of copy paper behind the vellum before you punch out your shape. Believe me, it gives the cleanest cut and the vellum doesn't get stuck in your punch.

And now for something new... Doodlebug Pixies and Sprinkles! *Sigh*


I wanted to have a subtle frame behind my photographs so I created two stitched circles on my layout using a stitching template as a guide.


I then cut varying lengths of the pixie sticks, added a small amount of adhesive to the back and then stitched then into place randomly around the circles.


Lastly to finish my layout I added a few hand embossed polka dots by simply turning my layout over and placing an open embossing folder under my layout and using an embossing tool to create the dots.



Thank you for stopping by... I hope I have given you inspiration for using the new Pixies and Sprinkles, plus you may just need to go and rummage through your stash to see if you have any vellum hiding away that is waiting to be loved again.

GIVEAWAY: 
We have put together a box of goodies inspired by the products you see featured here in this blog post. We will be giving it to a lucky winner. All you need to do is SHARE, sHaRe, Share...Pin to Pinterest, Post or Share via Facebook, Tweet about it and/or Email. Then leave a comment that you did . We'll announce the winner on Monday, 10/21.
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65 comments:

  1. KailashOctober 18, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Wow these products are all so fun!!

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  2. KailashOctober 18, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    I've emailed about these!!!

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  3. KailashOctober 18, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Shared on Facebook too!!

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  4. Miriam PrantnerOctober 18, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    What a gorgeous layout! I love vellum, and I have never see the Doodlebug vellums before, but yum! Pinning this!

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  5. Miriam PrantnerOctober 18, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Here's my pin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/62980094762400407/

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  6. Miriam PrantnerOctober 18, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Tweeted too: https://twitter.com/MiriamPrantner/status/391199245367115776

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  7. Mendi YoshikawaOctober 18, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Such an awesome layout! Love the overlapping vellum circles, all that gorgeous hand-stitching and the fun quote! Always adore Melinda's attention to detail! :)

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  8. MichelleOctober 18, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    This is gorgeous, Melinda!!! (as always!) I need to get some vellum for sure, as I am out.

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  9. Giorgia RossiniOctober 18, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    This layout is Too cute and I love all the tips you shared, many thanks
    I cross fingers for the giveaway, I shared on FB - giorgia rossini

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  10. snazzyjjOctober 18, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    I emailed about your pixies and told my scrapbook buddies at the store about them.

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  11. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Wonderful details in this layout! I pinned: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/525795325216719039/

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  12. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Shared on FB!

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  13. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/DLuscan/status/391230518605262848

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  14. Suman PanditOctober 18, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Lovely projects and awesome inspiration !! shared on Face book , hope to win, thanx for a chance !!
    http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

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  15. KatiaOctober 18, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    I love the giveaway, I hope to win pls!!!! Shared on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amante.de.papel/posts/246829405472682

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  16. KatiaOctober 18, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmantedelPapel/status/391271326058815489

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  17. KatiaOctober 18, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    and shared on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/pin/407716572486642013/

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  18. Taunya ButlerOctober 18, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Shared on facebook - /www.facebook.com/taunya.j.butler/posts/10201653810259346

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  19. Taunya ButlerOctober 18, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Pinned this lovely creation on Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/pin/99923685456050529/

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  20. Taunya ButlerOctober 18, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    I love this layout - it is classy and beautiful!! LOVE the circular elements!! And the addition of the Pixies is so clever!!

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  21. Taunya ButlerOctober 18, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I tweeted about this - https://twitter.com/TaunyaJB/status/391292809367396352

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  22. IrisOctober 18, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Posted on facebook

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  23. IrisOctober 18, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Pinned to the Iris Board
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/549228117027906570/

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  24. IrisOctober 18, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Posted your giveaway on the sidebar of my blog.
    http://theirisplace.blogspot.com

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  25. IrisOctober 18, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    This layout is amazing and gorgeous.

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  26. СтоклиOctober 18, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    It looks really cute, so I shared it on FB.
    And thanks for the tip about vellum punching - I wondered how to get clear edges.

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  27. cghundleyOctober 18, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Fun layout. Love the embossed
    dimples in the paper. And I will
    share on FB.
    Carla from Utah

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  28. cghundleyOctober 18, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Pinned to.pinterest.com/pin/52846995600985747/
    Carla from Utah

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  29. Katherine LOctober 18, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    I pinned!

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/566046246886577800/

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  30. Katherine LOctober 18, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    I shared on Facebook!

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  31. Katherine LOctober 18, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    I shared on Google +.

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  32. Katherine LOctober 18, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Very cute layout. Love all the ideas for the new pixies!

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  33. CarolOctober 18, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Pinned to Pinterest for me!

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  34. JudithOctober 18, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Shared on Facebook and pinned to pinterest.

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  35. Alexia MissoOctober 18, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    This layout is gorgeous!!

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  36. Robin B.October 18, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    I pinned.
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/486811040942524239/

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  37. Robin B.October 18, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    I shared on Google+.
    https://plus.google.com/app/basic/109574373087505716518/posts?cbp=ktwr6k76cobk&sview=2

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  38. UnknownOctober 19, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    Liked and shared on my facebook page !

    This page is just Gorgeous !!!!

    Hugs from France
    Lunea ^^

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  39. Claudia M.October 19, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    Pinned and shared on Google +. Awesome layout, I love vellum!

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  40. LauraEvaOctober 19, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    oh. My.!! BEAUTIFUL!

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  41. LauraEvaOctober 19, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    I pined (several) on Pinterest!

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  42. LauraEvaOctober 19, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    I pinned!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/162622236518333447/

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  43. LauraEvaOctober 19, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    I shared on Google +!
    https://plus.google.com/111896695520997191031/posts/PFB4ZkyNPXX

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  44. Ruth GOctober 19, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    I love all the circles! Vellum, embossing and stitching make me smile! Thanks so much for sharing! Now it's my turn to share!

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  45. Ruth GOctober 19, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Pinned the LO here:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/257479303669460008/
    Thanks, again!

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  46. Ruth GOctober 19, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Shared my pin on Facebook (as Ruth Suttie Gauss)

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  47. Ruth GOctober 19, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    I shared on Google +
    https://plus.google.com/107065738835289502731/posts/aBkn76acWDa

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  48. JeanOctober 19, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Just stunning!! LOVE the vellum!

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  49. JeanOctober 19, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Pinned
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/145593000427402815/

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  50. famillemarleauOctober 19, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I pinned it. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/421227371368625226/ Johanne L.

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  51. famillemarleauOctober 19, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I shared on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/johanne.lacombe.16

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  52. famillemarleauOctober 19, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    This is a very beautiful layout. Beautiful details. Love it. Thanks for the chance. Johanne L.

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  53. Shannon Colon, TheIrishScrapperOctober 19, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Posted to FB and Pinterest .

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  54. Amber M.October 19, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    I pinned this fantastic layout to my "Layouts I Love" board on Pinterest. I really appreciate that Melinda took the time to explain how she did various parts of the layout - things I would NEVER think of - thank you!!! Curious how she got the quote on there! Thanks so much for the chance to win.

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    1. Melinda SpinksOctober 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

      Amber, thankyou so much for your sweet comments. To answer your question in regards to the quote, it is actually a rub-on expressions quote from Doodlebug.

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  55. lindaOctober 19, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    thank you very much for chance to win..... beautiful project... I have never worked with Vellum :)

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  56. AngelaOctober 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Super fun page!
    I pinned:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79727855877088339/

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  57. PatrickOctober 20, 2013 at 7:53 AM

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  58. UnknownOctober 20, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Pinned to my Papercraft board. Love the layout design

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  59. AthinaOctober 20, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    I love all the fine details, so pretty!

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  60. WendyOctober 21, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Pinned this great layout here:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/432064157972142454/

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  61. WendyOctober 21, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Shared this on FB here:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/432064157972142454/

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  62. Kelly BraundOctober 22, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Great layout & fun new stuff!

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  63. Kelly BraundOctober 22, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Tweeted https://mobile.twitter.com/braundk/status/392764304740462593

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