More All American Projects

We have a few more layouts to share with you today, featuring the new All American collection.

“Fire Cracker”, by Leanne Allinson.

My seven year old has a huge temper at the moment and he seems to explode with the slightest provocation. Namely his older brother! LOL! I wanted to use the firework elements in this collection, in a non traditional manner and document the frustration my boy feels when he can't express himself clearly. I've created the stars and pinwheels to add dimension and repeat the theme of fireworks.

Supplies:  
All American: Seeing Stars, American Pride, Borders & Cute Cuts, July Sky, Just Write Journaling Stickers, Alpha+Bits Stickers, Ciao Chip Icons; High Five Alpha Stickers: Black-White, Yellow; Crochet Hearts: Gulf Hearts; Designer Tape: Red Chevron; Flags: All American

“Boom”, by Malika Kelly.

What a fun new line from Bella Blvd! All American is absolutely perfect for those 4th of July pictures. I wanted to create a layout with stars and stripes in a non traditional sort of way. I used my cameo to cut some stars down the left side of my paper and chose some fun patterns to show through. Then, using a paper piercer I pierced holes around each star so that I could hand stitch around them. My stripes are the diagonal cut, again from my cameo. I used this piece as a mat for my photos. I love that I could use the diagonal stripes to tuck in the corners of my photos and that mat was open enough to let some patterned papers show through. 

 

Supplies:
All American: Boom Boom Pow, Seeing Stars, American Pride, United We Stand, July Sky, Borders & Cute Cuts, Alpha+Bits Stickers, Just Write Journaling Stickers, Chipboard Icons; Sienna Chipboard Alphas: Ice; Designer Tapes: Red Chevron, Navy Dot; Flags: All American Icons, All American Words

“Five Great Days In The USA”, by Jennifer Edwardson.

This was such a fun trip for me. I love spending time in the US and this was a special treat to get to spend time in Milwaukee for a good friends baby shower. I was there for 5 days and I am certain all we did was eat. We did make some time to scrapbook, shop, eat some more and of course have the baby shower! I was so excited for the All American collection as I have a TON of photos from this trip (and others) and this is perfect for them all. The colors are fantastic and they coordinate with so many of the other Bella pieces from Sophisticates and past collections too. So fun and easy to work with. 

Supplies:
All American: American Pride, Seeing Stars, Borders & Cute Cuts, Alpha+Bits Stickers, Just Write Journaling Stickers, Chip Icons; High Five Alpha Stickers: Pink-Red, Blue

 

All American Treat Containers, by Jennifer Edwardson.

These are quick and easy little containers to make so are perfect for celebrations like 4th of July parties. I made these ones a bit bigger than I usually would and cut them to 6 x 6". I sanded the edges and adhered each using quick dry glue into a 'roll' and let them dry. I pinched the bottom together and then the top the opposite direction to create to shape of the container. I used my paper crimper on the top and bottom of 2 and then used my border punch on the others.

Using stickers, cute cuts and a couple of word stamps, I decorated a tag for each and adhered them with twine. You can make these any size but make sure to start with a square and you can fill them with anything from candy to gift cards.

Supplies:
All American: Boom Boom Pow, American Pride, Cute Cuts, Just Write Journaling Stickers, Alpha+Bits Stickers

Comments

[Kathy Martin]

LOVE the treat containers! Ohhh la la! :)

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

These are BEAUTIFUL!! LOVING the pinwheels on Leanne's lo!!!

[Barbara MacAskill]

Love your projects! My son (now 23) has trouble expressing feelings and I know how frustrated I feel so can only imagine how HE feels. Just love him and try to help him find other ways to express frustration!

[Lisa C.]

Beautiful projects!! Love the pinwheels!