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We've officially moved...NO JOKE!!!

TO OUR NEW BLOG LOCATION!  YAY!  Really, this is not an April Fool's joke ;)!

Feel free to browse around here at the YEARS of projects that we've created and then be sure to hop on over to our NEW blog to see the latest and greatest projects made from our fabulously, fancy products!  

Thanks for stopping by and we'll see you over at the NEW BLOG!

 

 

A GOLDEN Day!

Hello Friends! Becky here with you to share my last project as part of the Fancy Pants Designs team. I have so enjoyed the past year but I do look forward to seeing what the new team has in store for these amazing products! Today I am playing with the As you Wish collection!

 

My son recently celebrated his Golden Birthday (that means he was the same age as his birth date...in this case 3 on the 3rd) so we went with a GOLD theme for his party!

 

 

The colors of the As You Wish collection are just perfect for this party with all of the fun GOLD.

 

 

In case you missed my post on my blog, I made the party hat my son is wearing in the photos with my Silhouette and the fun GOLD FOIL PAPER from Fancy Pants Designs.

 

 

I "fussy cut" some of the chevron shapes from one of the patterned papers to add as accents around the page. And I made the gold glitter dots on the layout by rubbing glitter onto different sized clear pop dot adhesives.

 

 

I just love this collection! I know it is going to be one of those ones that I just use every little piece of!

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

 

 

THANKS TO OUR ENTIRE FANCY PANTS DESIGNS TEAM FOR MAKING THE PAST YEAR GREAT!  WE ARE BLESSED WITH AMAZING TALENT EACH YEAR AND WE FEEL VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SUCH AMAZING PEOPLE TO WORK WTIH!  THANK YOU!!!

Amazing Mini Album, FREE Cut File and Announcement!

Hey friends...so happy to see you here on a Saturday morning!  Thanks for stopping by!  We have a special Saturday treat for you... first, a quick announcement:

 

Well, kind of---our blog anyway!   Beginning April 1st {this is definitely NOT an April Fool's joke!}, our blog will be in a NEW place with a fresh NEW look and we are so excited!  We'll be starting off our new team posts with a BANG on our new blog, so be sure to visit us there on Tuesday!! No worries, though, this blog and all of it's awesome content will still be available to you!

 Now, on to an amazing mini album by the amazing post by Kim Watson--something to get you going on this crafty weekend that I am certain you are all enjoying!!!

 I am excited to be able to share another project using the amazing As You Wish collection!

With the colours being so pretty... I thought I'd show you a fool proof way to whip up a cute, quick Spring mini book might get you into the spring mood. I love making mini books like this. Even though small & compact they capture a moment or event easily. Over the years, I have make a fair collection from different times, they fill a reed basket in the living room & I often find the children, family & friends sitting on the sofa, reading them. 

 

 

There is something so satisfying about making a concertina mini book like this one, in that it only requires one piece of 12x12 paper to make the booklet. Yep...you read right, only once piece :) 

 

 

Here is how to do it:

1. Score a 12x12 piece of paper into x3 vertical 4" folds.
2. Now cut the sheet horizontally at 6".
3. You will now have x2 three page'd pieces.
4. Join them together with a strip of patterned paper.
5. Voila! a folded mini book. 

 

Decorate your cover with layers. I used a doily, chalkboard tag, ephemera, cake topper & Flair with the cutest results. 

 

 

Notice my book closure? I cut patterned paper tab secured on the last page, with a paper 'loop' on the cover to slide it into once closed.

 

 

 

 

 

Printing the photos B&W help continuity and also compliment the fun color palette. 

 

I love this collection...as I am sure you do too, so be sure to visit the blog all week to find more great inspiration from the NEW design team using the As You Wish collection.

 

Before I sign off...I have a bonus freebie for you!!!! 

 

Notice the wireframe titles I overlaid onto some of my photographs before printing? Well the great news is that I have converted them into cutfiles, as well as PNG's for you to use for your own personal use on your next Fancy Pants project!

 

 

DOWNLOAD HERE!

 

 

ENJOY!

 

Nothing's Better!!!

JUST A QUICK NOTE BEFORE WE JUMP INTO TODAY'S AWESOME POST! BE SURE TO VISIT OUR BLOG TOMORROW FOR A SPECIAL SATURDAY POST THAT WILL INCLUDE SOME NEW INFORMATION ABOUT OUR BLOG, A FREE CUT FILE AND AN AMAZING MINI ALBUM IDEA TO GET YOUR CRAFTY WEEKEND STARTED OFF RIGHT!

 

Hello! It's Jennifer Larson with my final blog post for Fancy Pants Designs. This has been a terrific year working with some fabulous products & for a terrific company!

 

This week we're focusing on the As You Wish collection!  Here's what I made recently using this line!  

 

I have wanted to make a layout about my childhood summers at the lake for a while, and As You Wish is perfect for that subject: bright colors paired with deep blues and greens. Here's what I made:

 

 

 

 

Supplies: As You Wish patterned paper Well Traveled, Change, Wish, Quilt Work; Flair, Title Pieces,

Label Stickers, Large Decorative Tags; Artist Edition Nothing's Better Wooden Phrase, 3x8 Pattern Stencils, 3x8 Live For Today Stencil Quote Set, Cork Sticker 4 x 2 3/4 Bracket 

 

I also added some Artist Edition stencils, one to reflect the waves and the other to communicate the sentiment. I backed them with aqua paper to reflect the waves. Here's some details:

 

 

 

 

Thank you for checking out my page! I hope it gives you inspiration for using As You Wish to scrap your summer memories!

 

 

 

Girls Scout Cookies...As You Wish!

Hello, fellow Fancy Pants friends! Today I would like to share with you a layout I made with the As You Wish collection. I decided to create a layout about my daughter's Girl Scout cookie selling adventures. This collection was perfect to document this exciting milestone. As You Wish has lots of fun travel tidbits that work well in so many different ways and not just for traveling as you can see in this layout.

As You Wish Today Paper / As You Wish World Travels Paper / As You Wish Well Traveled Paper / As You Wish Sticker Fundamentals / As You Wish 6x6 Paper Pad / As You Wish Brag Cards / As You Wish Decorative Bags / As You Wish Large Decorative Tags / As You Wish Ephemera Pack

I love to fussy cut and the As You Wish Today paper flowers just called to me. I cut out several flowers to use as a decorative border around my ephemera cluster. 

To create my other cluster on the right side of my photo, I used a brag card, decorative bag, fussy cut flowers and a compass. 

Overall, the As You Wish collection is super versatile for any subject matter. I absolutely love this collection and can't wait to create more layouts and even cards with it! 

This is Diana signing off. This is my last post with Fancy Pants Designs. It has been a great year for me and I got to meet some pretty awesome people. Just like all of you, I can't wait to see what the new team creates! 

Happy creating!

 

 

Creative, Unique and Beautiful!

Happy Wednesday, Fancy Pants Designs fans! I'm excited to share a fun project using the As You Wish collection!

 The As You Wish collection offers plenty of fun colors, which are great for scrapping any occasion. The inclusion of Decorative Bags, Patterned Photo Frames and Fundamental Stickers make this collection easy to create with. 

Punch or cut squares from various sheets in the 6 x 6 Paper Pad. Start the diagonal pattern by placing one square with two corners following the vertical line of the Dictionary strip edge (approximately 4 ½“ from bottom edge of layout). Place a ruler along the diagonal edge of the square and lightly draw a pencil line as a guide. Space the squares equidistant along the line. Adhere the rest of the squares in the desired pattern. To create interest and to ‘join’ the squares, stitch along left and bottom edges of squares. Stamp a design using clear embossing pad and clear embossing powder. Heat with a heat tool.

The Decorative Bags are perfect to place in an embossing folder and emboss! Insert the Decorative Bag to be embossed into the folder and rolling the folder through the machine by cranking, pumping, or pressing a switch depending on the embossing machine. Ensure that the design is facing the top before rolling through the embossing machine.

 

Place a Patterned Photo Frame on a foam craft mat. Pierce holes around the frame inner edge for stitching. Thread an embroidery needle with thread and stitch using backstitch around inner edge of frame.

 

Complete the layout with sequins, beads, Flair, Fundamental Stickers, Cork Star, Topper and elements from the Ephemera Pack.

 

Dictionary Paper | World Travels Paper | Well Traveled Paper | My World Paper| 6 x 6 Paper Pad | Label Stickers | Sticker Fundamentals | Label Sticker | Flair |Ephemera Pack | Toppers | Decorative Bags

As You Wish, Boys & Adventure!

Hi Fancy Pants Designs friends!

Jenny here with you all to share a layout using the As You Wish collection. 
I decided to use a photo from our family vacation last year. I pulled papers from the collection that matched my photo. I love the way it turned out! This collection lends itself very well for a more boy-themed layout, like what I have done here:




As You Wish Dictionary Paper / As You Wish Collection Paper / As You Wish Dreamer Paper / As You Wish Well Traveled Paper / As You Wish Sticker Fundamentals / As You Wish Title Pieces / As You Wish Toppers / As You Wish Flair / As You Wish Label Stickers / As You Wish Gold Alpha Stickers / Vellum Paper


Instead of taking out all the negative pieces to this title piece {which can take time, but is worth it :)}, I decided to leave them in for a different feel. I really like the look of it this way. I added some messy circle stitches to it, along with layering some fun embellishments around it.





I added lots of layers behind my photo. I love the different patterns and colors, as they were perfect for my photo.





The phrase "Adventure is out there" is repeated throughout this collection, and I decided that it needed to be repeated around my layout. I used the gorgeous Gold Alphas to repeat it again, as my title. I added some layers underneath the title to finish off the layout.





This collection is so versatile. Perfect for so many different themes and projects. I hope you enjoyed my very boy layout today from the As You Wish collection!

  

As You Wish....

This is the begining of the last week of our current design team!  We've chosen to focus on the fabulous As You Wish collection! I think you are going to love what the team has done!

 

We all know that "As You Wish" is the best answer to every question.  ;-)  It's also the answer to all your scrapping needs!  This is truly one of the best releases I've seen in  a long time and I can just imagine how much I will be using it.  

Here's my little lady with her dad, looking adorable dressed up in As You Wish:




I love the ombre faded pink of the main paper here. I matted the photo with lots of layers mostly because I kept finding more bits and pieces I just had to tuck in there!

 

I used the awesome gold foil paper for my title, along with the perfectly sized alpha stickers included on the 12 x 12 sticker sheet.




This page is all about focusing on details, just like the collection as a whole. I added flair, mist splatters, little touches of stitching and popped stickers to embellish the area around the photo. 




I also embellished this small round wood box because I loved the large flower print so much.  I fussy cut three flowers from the paper, curled the petals up, and stacked them on the lid of the box.  A few cut leaves and other trinkets make for a tiny but beautiful little container. 

 

The idea of not loving As You Wish is... inconceivable!

 

 

Summer Photo Focus with Alexes!

 Hello there! Today is a bittersweet day for my, that's right, it's my very last post on this blog. But it's going to be a great one! I was assigned to use the new Nautical collection, and while it's definitely not even close to "summery" up here in Alaska, it sure does get me in the mood for those summer days!! 

 

 

Wow, what a fun collection to play with!! It's a mix of my fav colors, white, teal and navy and then pop in some great yellows, and reds and you're complete!!

 

 

Don't you just love all of these bright colors?!! 

 

 

Just want to thank you all for stopping by! And a big 'goodbye' from me for now! 

 

Nautical Menu paper / Nautical Cover Up paper / Nautical Sail paper / Nautical Boat Dock paper / Nautical Sticker Fundamentals / Nautical Label Stickers / Nautical 6x6 Paper Pad / Nautical Patterned Envelopes and Folders / Nautical Small Decorative Tags / Nautical Ephemera Pack 

Layout time with Amy!

Hello Fancy Pants Designs fans, Amy here to share with you a layout that I created using the Nautical Line.  Even though this is a summer themed line, you'll notice I had no problem using it on a layout that has nothing to do with summer. It's a very versatile line!  Here's the layout I created.

 

 

 

Materials Used:

Boat Dock Patterned Paper/ Nautical Strips Patterned Paper/ 6x6 Paper Pad/ Brag Cards/ Decorative Bags/ Button Set/ Toppers

 

Here are some closeups.  I stitched around the cloud to highlight my stitching.

 

 

I used one of the brag cards and cut it into a tag shape for the red tag, and I pulled the topper off of the stick and attached it as a diecut element.

 

 

This line has the most amazing colors, it just makes me so happy!  Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today!