Echo Park – Page 72 – Lori Whitlock

Fall Shadow Box Tutorial with Brandie

August 9, 2018August 7, 2018

Hi there friends! Brandie here with a fun project to get you in the mood for all the Fall things! Fall is my favorite season. I love the colors, smells, and most importantly the cooler temperatures! ( I live in the desert of Arizona) For this months project I also challenged myself to use something from the August 2018 Kit of the Month. I picked the Shadow box 11.3×11.3 6 windows. (SVG, Silhouette)

Lori has a great video tutorial on how to assemble the shadow boxes here. I watched it a couple of times to get a good idea on how to assemble the shadow box.

I used Bazzill Marshmallow cardstock for the frames. This cardstock is extra thick and worked beautifully. I used Scotch tacky glue to glue everything together. (except for the outside bottom of the frame.) After I had the smaller frames lined up in the correct spot I used my scissors to press the insides tabs down to get a good seal on the glue.

For the outside of the frame I added some dark brown twine to the top of my frame so that I can hang the shadow box. I also used extra strong double sided tape for the last outside section of my frame. I wanted to be sure I had a good quick adherence for the inside tabs I wouldn’t be able to reach with my fingers or scissors.

The front and back of the shadow box is covered with papers from the Celebrate Autumn collection by Echo Park.

Once I had my shadow box assemble I went on to the embellishing. The flowers on top of the shadow box are a sunflower (SVG). I kept them pretty simple. I used a golden brush pen to draw some lines on each petal. I pinched each petal lightly then bent up the end of each petal. I then glued each segment down one on top of the other. For a little added bling I used a brad from the Echo Pack Celebrate Autumn collection for the center of the sunflower.

The paper pumpkins are from the Pop Up Box Card Fall Pickup. (SVG, Silhouette). I resized them to fit into the window. I also used the tree from this card in the window with the hedgehog.

For the falling leaves window I used the trees, fence, and oak leaves from the Flexi Card Fall Scene. (SVG, Silhouette)

All of the remaining windows are filled with stickers, tags, ephemera, chipboard, and papers from the Celebrate Autumn collection by Echo Park. The little resin pumpkin, pinecone, acorns, and berries are from floral picks I purchased from Hobby Lobby.

I love how this project turned out. I am so looking forward to Fall! Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy crafting!

Brandie

Teacher Thank You With Anita

August 8, 2018August 6, 2018

Hi Everyone:

Anita here with an adorable lunch bag teacher treat holder. I used Lori’s cut file called Lunch Bag Thank You Teacher and you can find it here in her store and here in the Silhouette Store. I used Lori’s brand new collection from Echo Park called Celebrate Autumn. I used her wood grain embossing folder to give the bag some dimension.

This was so easy to create and would fit a gift card perfectly as well as some chocolates. A little gift to the teacher to get the year off to a great start.

I love the print and cut little chalk board that is part of this set. Hope you have a chance to check out this cute and so easy to put together gift set as well as many other wonderful fall and back to school designs.

Hugs,

Anita

Back to School Backpack with Michelle

July 30, 2018July 27, 2018

Soon the school buses will be packed with children heading back to school. Make their first day special with this adorable Backpack treat bag.

Backpack Treat Bag

You can find the files to make this at the Silhouette Design Store, or right here at the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop. When combined with the “Back To School” Collection from Echo Park Paper Co., you’re certain to get an A+ and start the school year with fun!

Have a crafty day!

Michelle

You Rock Shadow Box Card by Aimee

July 23, 2018July 20, 2018

Hi friends! Aimee here with you today and I have a fabulous card for those loved ones in your family who like to rock out on the guitar! I made this card for my son who loves to play guitar, bass, and drums. I am so amazed at his musical talents and want him to know that I appreciate hearing his music!

This card is the Shadow Box Card You Rock Guitar found at the Lori Whitlock store HERE or at the Silhouette Store HERE. A couple of things I did to jazz up this card is to use a lot of patterned paper and can you believe these papers are from the Lori Whitlock Baby Boy collection? The other thing I did was add some Nuvo Gold Glimmer Paste to the “you rock”. I masked off the side frame and smoothed it right over the top of the “you rock” & lines and let it dry before I adhered my card together. I love this card so much and hope you do too!

Thanks for stopping by today and hope you are having a day that rocks!!

Aimee

Digital Inspiration with Ashley

July 18, 2018July 17, 2018

Hi there. I hope you are having a wonderful July where ever you may be. Here in the U.S., we are in the middle of summer. My family just got back from Santa Fe, New Mexico. I think Northern New Mexico has surprises for everyone who visits. New Mexico is the Land of Enchantment, and we had an amazing time. I have just started documenting it, so here are some of the activities we did highlighted in this layout.