Buzz and Bloom

BEAR HUG - by Janis G. Medina-Maghinay

Do your kids have their favorite toys?  My daughter has this cute teddy bear that she totally loves (well, let's say its her Toy of the Month, LOL!!!!) and I couldn't resist but make a page about it.

I was able to use here CB Frill Corners (check out too those frills at the side of the handmade flowers!!!)...

...CB That's 70s and CB Vette-Lower Case Alphabets for my title topped with a heart button from CB Button Collection.  The swirl chipboard is from CB Totally Tweet Collection.  I painted all chipboards here with acrylic paint and topped with Ranger's Glossy Accents.

 

Hope you like what I shared today.  Until next time!!!

Have fun creating,

janis

BELIEVE IN YOU - by Janis Medina-Maghinay

My family and friends know me as someone who is confident and sure of her decisions in life.  There are times though, that I get lost and overwhelmed with things.  In those times, this is what I always tell myself:

On my layout, I used Miranda in Catwalk. I painted her with acrylic paint and topped her with Jo Sonja's Opal Dust for that sparkly finish!!!

 

I used "Believe" which is included in CB Heart Strings:  Cut-out Tags as part of my title along with some CB Shelby Lower Case alphabets.  Both were painted with acrylic paint and topped with Ranger's Glossy Accents.
 

 

Hope you like what I shared with you today.  Thanks for looking!!!!

Have fun creating!!!

janis

Scrapping Process - My Little Flower Girl - by Janis Medina-Maghinay

 Hello everyone!!!  I'm gonna share with you my scrap process on my layout today.  My scrap process usually starts with the photos I'm gonna use.  I have these photos of my daughter Nat when she first became a flower girl during my brother's wedding in 2006.  I'm not particularly happy with their quality (I wasn't into scrapbooking then) but there is a story to tell here that I wanted to document for my daughter to read when she grows much older.  ;o)

 

I usually match my pictures with the themes and colors of my patterned papers.  Since she is still a toddler here and is wearing pink, I knew I wanted to use subtle patterns and dainty colors with a hint of green to match the pink.  I got my Upsy Daisy Bebe papers and looked into my Buzz and Bloom stash to see which ones I can use on my layout.

 

At this stage, there will be a lot of moving around with the papers and the embellishments until I am satisfied with how the design will look like.  I don't usually use sketches, truth is, I do not know how the resulting layout will look like when I start on one. LOL!!!  I just have an idea of where to put my photos and embellishments and work from there.  Maybe, you can say that I am more into the "whatever fits the photos" type of designs.  LOL!!!  I also love textures and lots of layers and details on my layouts so I always add up on embellishments as I go on.

Here's my final layout:

I used CB Shelby Alphabet in Upper and Lower Case.  I painted them with black acrylic paint and coated them with Ranger Stickles in Black Diamond.  I wasn't too happy that the alphas ended kinda flat when the Stickles dried up, so I topped them with Ranger Sepia Accents.  The glazed look always wins me over!!!

I also used FAB On Cloud Nine (Magenta) which I outlined with Tulip Slick Dimensional Fabric Paint.

The green and pink combo looks so pretty with this FAB Up the Garden Path (Emerald)!!!  I used some of the chipboard buttons in CB Buttons as flower centers.

Just a close-up of my CB Buttons flower centers.  I painted them with acrylic paint and topped with pearls to cover the button holes.  I outlined them with Derivan 3D Kindy GLitz - - I love the puffy and sparkly look it gave my chipboards!!! 

The final process on my layouts are always the journaling part.  I try to remember the life lessons and stories behind the photos and document them - - because I'm sure my kids would love to read about the stories I have of them when they grow up and learn how to read.  ;o)

Hope you like what I shared with you today!!!  Until next time!!!

Have fun creating,

janis

Color Combo - Kiss - by Janis Medina-Maghinay

I was totally thinking that I'm the last person to do layouts with banners.  After making my "We Work Hard, We Party Harder" layout for All About Me (where I also used Buzz and Bloom's CB That 70s Alphabet and CB Frill Corner), I was kinda hooked and had to do more!!! 

I used here CB Distracted Schoolgirl Alphabet for my title (had to squeeze in a tiny button heart from CB Buttons set!!!).  I was also able to use FAB Blame it On the Sunshine (Avocado) on my flower cut-out. 

Mr. Tweety Bird from CB Totally Tweet Collection really looks happy, doesn't he?  LOL.  Made him sit on my ACR Fairy Throne (another CB Button topping!!!).

 

Oh, all Buzz and Bloom chipboards used on my layout here are painted with acrylic paints and topped with glossy accents.  Love how this stuff makes my chipboards look glazed and pretty!!!

This layout was created for a color challenge:  Red, Teal/Aqua, Green, Neutrals.  I'm upping the challenge:  why not include a banner somewhere in your layout?  Do share your creations with us by uploading your layouts in our Flickr gallery!!!

Have fun creating!!!

janis

SNAPSHOT OF ME - by Janis Medina-Maghinay

Just into how many pieces can you break up your CB Ornamental into?  Broke up mine into 5!!!  This is the first piece which I coated with molding paste.

The other half, I broke up into 4 pieces and distressed with ink. 

I coated my chipboards with gold embossing powder and heat gunned away!!!

Here's my layout where I used my CB Ornamental chipboards:

Hands down, the one with the molding paste showed more texture...

while the chipboards without the molding paste turned out still nice but flatter. 

I also used  CB Vette Alphabet - Lower Case as part of my title.  I painted my alphas with gold acrylic paint and instead of air drying them, I dried them using a heat gun hence the texture!!!!  Love how they turned out!!!

This post can easily be entitled "OF CARDSTOCKS AND CHIPBOARDS" as no patterned papers were used on my layout (yes, I handmade my flowers using cardstocks!!!  They turned out neat, don't you think? LOL.)  I'm challenging you to create your own version too using Buzz and Bloom's chipboards!!!

Have fun creating,

janis

ROCKER CHICK - by Janis Medina-Maghinay

If you're wondering whether the sexy girls from the Catwalk can be used also in kiddie layouts, wonder no more!!!  Today I'm gonna share with you a layout for my daughter that I have made which uses Elle in Catwalk.

I used Twinkling Watercolors on all my chipboards in this layout.  For Elle in Catwalk, I added some sequins for that hint of rocker glam!!!

My daughter is soooo rocking the look, don't you think?  LOL.  I used the inside portion of the CB Shout Out that I used in my earlier layout here. 

I have a left over circle CB Button from my layout here so I used it on my layout as an additional embellishment.  I was also able to use CB That 70s Alphabet which I framed using COR Garden Notes - Airforce for my title.

Hope you liked what I shared with you today.  Just remember the Catwalk girls may look all grown up and sexy but they can also be used in cute kiddie layouts!!!

Have fun creating,

janis

BOY WONDER - by Janis Medina-Maghinay

I wonder - can I ask my little boy to quit getting big?  LOL.  Time surely flies, my dear sonny Phil is growing up sooo fast.  He is the subject of my layout that I'm gonna be sharing with you today:

I played with circle templates on my design and I figured the newly released CB Buttons are the perfect embellishments on my page.  I painted the bigger buttons with black acrylic paint, doodled with white pen, and looped with twine. On the other hand, I topped the smaller buttons with Magic Glue (I'm thinking Gloss Mod Podge will give the same effect) for that glossy effect while retaining their raw chipboard color.

For my title, I used CB Basic Pop Art Alphabet.  I painted them with acrylic paint, topped with glossy accents and blings.  I love that these alphabet chipboards are small yet big enough to jazz up!

I also used CB Frill Corner (painted with acrylic paint) as an accent to my photo.  Couldn't resist tucking CB Express Yourself Tokens of Affection (topped also with Magic Glue) to finish my page!

There you have it  - - I hope I inspired you to play with your Buzz and Bloom goodies!  Until next time!

Have fun creating,

janis

I CALL IT LOVE - by Janis Medina-Maghinay

Hello there!  This is Janis blogging again here in Buzz and Bloom!!!  I have already introduced my two kiddos Nat and Phil in my previous posts, today I'm gonna introduce the king of my heart, my hubby dearest JE (ssshhhh, between me and him, he's the one who is truly reluctant as he rarely lets himself be photographed!!!  LOL).

From time to time, when my mojo's kinda dwindling, I do layouts with negative space.  Doing such gives me less pressure to fill the whole page and in no time, my mojo's back in the game. 

I used FAB Tokens of Affection - Kisses & Cuddles (Indigo) to frame my picture.  I totally adore that I got to use the inner circle as an added embellishment too!

For this layout, I experimented with nail polish (nail varnish).  Now that I'm into scrapbooking, I always get my hands messy so I rarely use my nail polish.  Rather than throw them away, I decided to apply them on my CB Shelby Alphabet - Lower Case and the chipboard heart fro mthe CB Head Start - Be Mine - Mini pack.  What do you know, nail polish can pretty not only your nails but also your BNB chipboards!!!!  LOL.

My most favorite embellishment on this layout is the ACR Take the Cannoli - Lacquer White with ACR  Be Mine - Love (Fuchsia) on top.  I just placed brads (from Upsy Daisy Designs) on the wheels and a sheer ribbon underneath for that romantic touch.

 

I hope I inspired you to play with your BNB stash today!  Just for fun, I challenge you to use them on layouts with negative space.  Don't forget to upload them in our flicker gallery!  Until next time!!!

Have fun creating,

janis

Someday Your Prince Will Come - by Janis Medina-Maghinay

Hello everyone!  Today, I'm going to show that your favorite Buzz and Bloom chipboards can be girly and romantic by adding the right papers and touches!  From time to time, when I want to surprise myself, I do layouts such as this just to spice things up!

A few days ago, I introduced my son Phil - today, I'm going to introduce to you my little princess, Nat.

Nat is a 4 year old kid who's my constant source of sunshine.  She's a little version of me, but she's soooo much more.  Here, she's seen plucking the petals out of our neighbors' flowers (with their consent, of course!!!!  LOL!!!).

     

I did a little experiment here:  I wanted to see which adhesive will work better with my glitters.  I chose to use two Buzz and Bloom chipboards for my experiment.  First, I inked my CB Shout Out chipboard before applying tacky glue and sprinkling it with glitters.  

    

Second, I also inked my CB Grand Flourish and then topped it with Ranger Sepia Accents (I'm thinking the Glossy Accents will work the same too) before sprinkling glitters.  It turned out that while both adhesives made the glitters adhere to the chipboards, the Sepia Accents gave the glitters more "embossed" and prominent look compared to the "flatter" effect of the tacky glue. 

For my title, I used CB Shelby Alphabet - Lower Case which I inked and topped also with Ranger Sepia Accents. 

I hope I inspired you to experiment with your Buzz and Bloom products.  Stay tuned for my next installment! 

Have fun creating,

janis

Havin' A Ball - by Janis Medina-Maghinay

Hello everyone!!! This is Janis from Manila, Philippines.  I'm sooo happy and excited to be making my first official post for Buzz and Bloom.  

For our first three projects, we were asked to do layouts that will showcase our scrapbooking styles.  Among friends, I'm Ms. Bold and Bright for I love to play with colors on my layouts.  I have a penchant for elaborate layouts - - I love details, layers, embellishments and textures on my pages.  I love to experiment and I hope to do a lot of that with Buzz and Bloom's different products.  

For my first three posts, I want to introduce my inspiration behind my scrapbooking - my family.  They are the usual subjects of my pages and you will be seeing more of them in my next Buzz and Bloom projects!

Meet my dear sonny, Phil.  He's a super active three year old kid who loves everything with Superheroes.  Here is a layout I made of him showing off his Ben 10 ball:

I used  Fab Long Corner Flourish - Indigo on both corners of my photos.  I love how the denim fabric gives instant texture on my page - it is an instant favorite of mine!  I also threw in CB Pointer Swirly Snails for that playful accent on my page.

I did a bit of experimenting here.  It was only recently that I learned that I can extend my acrylic paint by adding gel mediums.  I still don't have such gel mediums, so I just used my Sparkle Mod Podge, the lone glue I could spare on my stash.  Since my Mod Podge also has its "sticky" property, I threw in some transparent craft beads in the mixture as the glue would ensure that the beads would adhere to my chipboard.  I love how it turned out!!!

    

For my title, I used CB Distracted Schoolgirl Alphabet.  I just punched holes on my chipboards, applied acrylic paint, and topped it off with Ranger Glossy Accents for that glazed look.

 

I love to put captions on my kiddie pages (they're always a hit with my family!!!)  and this is where the CB Shout Outs spells pure fun!  Here, I topped my chipboard with Ranger Crackle Accents just to see the difference in textures of both accents.

Hope you got inspired to play with your Buzz and Bloom stash with my layout today.  Stay tuned for my installment!

Have fun creating,

janis