Joy | JustNick Studio Design Team Project

Hello lovelies and happy Friday!

Sharing a fun Christmas-themed layout - go check out the JustNick Studio blog for full layout, close-ups, and details.  Meanwhile, here is a sneak peak of this fun project using Pebbles Merry Little Christmas:

 

Have a wonderful holiday full of love (and chocolate!!).  <3

Majken

Today is a Good Day to be Happy | JustNick Studio Design Team

Hello lovelies-

I hope you are doing well and are in the crafty spirit.  We're nearly about to put our focus on All Things Christmas, but first I wanted to make sure to share this layout that is up on the JustNick Studio blog. 

Hop on over to see details and cut files used for this project.  Isn't that little rainbow dimensional sticker adorable, too??

Have a great weekend!
Majken

Love You | JustNick Studio Design Team

Hello and happy fall crafty friends!

I wanted to share another layout with you that I recently posted on the JustNick Studio blog.  I used the Paige Evans Pink Paislee "Truly Grateful" collection for this colorful layout.

Go check out some close ups and to see which cut files I used.  Isn't this collection just lovely?  I have all the heart eyes for it!

  

For those in the US, enjoy your Thanksgiving!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Majken

Fall Days | JustNick Studio Design Team

Howdy everyone!  I have a fun and colorful fall themed layout that I shared on the JustNick Studio blog recently, so definitely go check out close ups.

In the meantime, here is a quick look at my layout. I used the Carta Bella "Fall Market" collection...such a gorgeous palette that looks so pretty with the background cut file Nicole created!

 

I hope you are having a good fall so far.

See you soon!

Majken

Introvert for JustNick Studio Design Team

Howdy everyone!  I'm back today, and guess what?!  It's my birthday!  I know that Nicole did not know that when she scheduled the blog dates for us a couple of months ago.  I love serendipity!

I have a fun and colorful layout to share on the JustNick Studio blog today, so please go check it out with some close ups and technique steps.  Go now...hurry!  :)

In the meantime, here is a quick look at my layout. I used the Simple Stories "Oh Happy Day" collection...such a burst of color and happiness!

 

I hope you have a great week (that includes some chocolate)!

Majken

 

{Remember Today} Watercolor Background | JustNick Studio Design Team

Hello crafty friends!

Last week, I shared a new layout on the JustNick Studio blog showcasing a watercolor background underneath one of her awesome cut files.

Take a look:

 

I love the look of the watercolors swirled together underneath the Heart Background 5 cut file, mixed with the patterned paper-backed hearts and the Scribble Hearts cut files. They create lots of dimension!

Watercolor or mixed media backgrounds do tend to warp the paper unless you prep with Gesso, but I also share a trick that will help with flattening the paper if you don't have Gesso or don't want to use it.  So head over to the JustNick Studio blog to read about it and see close-ups.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Majken

Sunshine on my Mind - JustNick Studio Design Team {Combining Cut Files}

Hello everyone!

I hope you are having a great weekend.  Today I'm sharing a project on the JustNick blog where I show how I combined two different cut files on this layout using Simple Stories Sunshine & Blue Skies.  Take a look!

 

The word "Sunshine" comes from one cut file and the frame with sunrays is a different cut file. Head over to the JustNick Studio blog for details and close ups!

Thanks for visiting today.  Have a super August!

Majken

 

 

Happy Days | Welding Letters in Silhoutte Studio & Process Video

Hello crafty friends!  I'm so glad you are joining me today.  I have some inspiration for you on the JustNick Studio blog with a tutorial on welding letters in Silhouette Studio, and I also have a process video to share!

You can see the full tutorial on the JustNick Studio blog that includes the video, but I'm also sharing the layout and process video here.

 

Here is the video:  warning, it shows a chocolate brownie about halfway through!  hahaha

 

Have a great week!
Majken

Selfie Captured | JustNick Studios Design Team (Using a cut file as a stencil tutorial)

Hello friends!  So glad you stopped by today.  Yesterday, Nicole announced the new term's design team for JustNick Studios, and I'm super excited to share I'm starting my second term!  Squee!

Our first layout of the term is "About Me", so I chose to do a colorful layout by creating a stencil from a cut file to create my background.  I'd love for you to hop over to the JustNick blog to see how! 

This wasn't hard, but the results sure are beautiful!  The Horizon collection by Paige Taylor Evans for Pink Paislee is just lovely.

Thanks so much for visiting today - I'd love for you join me on Instagram for more fun and inspiration, too. 

Have a crafty week!

Majken

Happy Beautiful Smile | JustNick Studios Design Team & Process Video

It was a labor of love, y'all.  I figured out (clumsily) how to create and edit my process video using only my iPhone and iMovie.  It wasn't fast or easy, but I did it!  And I'm proud to share it here - I'd LOVE for you to subscribe to my channel, too.  :)  Let me know what you think in the comments!

I shared this layout on the JustNick Studios blog on Wednesday and had hoped to have the video done, but....life!  But do check the blog post for tips and close ups.

Here is the full layout using two JustNick cut files and Cocoa Vanilla Studio Happiness.  The colors are so happy and the Blossom cut files are gorgeous!

Process video:
 

Thanks so much for visiting today.  Make it a crafty day!

Majken

Hugs & Kisses | JustNick Design Team

Hello there, and thanks for visiting today!  I'm sharing a layout from April with you where I used a few different cut files on my layout featuring my sweet pea (who's now a junior in high school!).

And you can head over to the JustNick blog to see the fun cut files I used and some fun close-ups.

I used the Scrapbook & Cards Today Daffodil Days card kit for this layout, which includes the Echo Park's Spring Fling collection as well as other goodies. 

I hope you are enjoying your spring!  Enjoy the rest of your week.

Majken

Gather Beauty | JustNick Studio Design Team Layout

Well hello there!  Thank you for joining me on this first Monday in May.  Today I'm sharing a new layout on the JustNick blog where I use felt to back the cut files instead of paper.

Go check out the JustNick blog for a look at the cut file I used as well as close-ups.  Then go grab some of your own cut  from JustNick and share with us.

Make it a crafty week!

Majken
 

Some People | JustNick Design Team

Hi everyone!  I'm back this week with a second layout about friends that I've already shared on the JustNick blog.  How lovely is this Pink Paislee collection?  Those colors are such happy colors.  I've known these ladies since around 2004 as well!

 

Hop over to the JustNick blog to see close-ups and details on how this layout came together.

Have a crafty week!

Majken 

 

Celebrate Friends | JustNick Design Team

You know how life just gets away sometimes?  I inadvertently missed sharing two layouts here that I shared with the JustNick blogosphere, so I will be sharing them this week.

We'll start it off with one about a friend I've known since around 2004. We met at our "day job", and we worked at two of the same companies during the same time.  But the really fun part is that we are also scrappy friends in real life!  It's so fun to have someone that shares the same passion you do.  <3  You can visit Heather's blog here.

Here's a layout about us!  Not only is this layout about us, taken while we enjoyed flights of margaritas, I created the layout at a crop we went to together!

To read about how I created this layout, find out what cut files I used, and see close-ups, visit the JustNick blog now!

Have a great week!!

Majken

Sweet | JustNick Design Team

Howdy crafty friends!  Welcome to April, welcome to spring.  I'm here today with a fun mixed media cut file layout for JustNick using a very spring-y floral cut file and elements from Pink Paislee's Take Me Away collection by Paige Evans.  Take a look!

If you are new to mixed media or looking for some tips, I share a good tip on the JustNick blog on keeping your paper flat to cut mixed media using your electronic cutting machines (such as my Silhouette Cameo).  Go check out the tip and some close ups where you can see I used Bo Bunny Sugar Glitter Paste as a glue for some beads and sequins.  Fun!

Thanks for visiting today!

Majken


 

You Have My Whole Entire Heart | JustNick Design Team

A warm welcome back to you today, and welcome first-time visitors!  Today I'm continuing the February love-themed layouts and sharing my third of the month (which was shared yesterday on the JustNick blog).  

My husband and I took this selfie as we waited with the kids for Walt Disney World to open our first day visiting back in 2014.  It's one of my favorite snapshots of us!

I used three new cut files from JustNick and combined them with the gorgeous Heidi Swapp Hawthorne collection.  I can't stop staring at that ombre paper!!!  To get the cut files used on this layout and to see close ups, head over to the JustNick blog now.

Have a super week!

Majken

Happy Birthday | Paper House Productions Design Team

Hiya crafty friends!  Today I'm taking a short break from love-themed layouts to share a rainbow themed layout that I created for Paper House Productions.  Creating this one was so much fun!

I first pulled a rainbow of papers from the Color Washed paper pad and cut balloons using the balloon die from My Favorite Things Blueprint 26 set.  Just laying those balloons out made me happy!

Next, I glued some older Close To My Heart fibers as the balloon strings.  Once that was dry, I included the "HAPPY" (JustNick Outline Alpha) and the birthday over the strings.

After putting my photo on the layout, I sprinkled a few enamel dots, keeping it simple. 

Thanks for stopping by today...make it a fun one!

Majken

Must Be Love | Paper House Productions Design Team

Hello again crafty friends!  I hope this week you are getting your fill of both necessities in life:  crafting and chocolate.  I know I am!  :)  Today we're continuing the love themed layouts, and I'm sharing this pretty layout using Paper House Productions Stargazer with all the purples!

I welded two cut files from Scrapbook & Cards Today together for this fun layout.  And I included two shaker hearts from Queen & Company, filled with fun sequins and beads.  Take a closer look:

 

 Have a super Valentine's or Galentine's day filled with love and chocolate.  <3

Majken

 

XOXO Love | JustNick Design Team

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the month of love.  I have several love-themed layouts I'm going to share with you, and my first one is not your typical pink or red love layout.  :)  Check it out below, then hop over to the JustNick blog to see which cut files you can go grab, a fun technique, as well as close ups for detail.

Wasn't my Little Man adorable with his copper hair?  I paired these two new fun cut files with the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Boys Rule collection.  The colors are amazing, and fabulous boy layouts and more can be created with it.

Have a great week!

Majken


 

Remember Today - JustNick Studios Design Team

How is your January shaping up?  Mine seems to have rushed by my very eyes.  Time is such a funny thing, isn't it?  For example, I went to print a photo for the layout I'm sharing today and thought it was taken more recently than it was...and so it took me longer to find it.

<insert eyeroll here>

In any case, I had a blast playing with Distress Oxide inks to create this colorful background shared on the JustNick blog recently, and I hope you like it.  I chose colors to match the Pink Paislee Whimsical collection by Paige Evans. 

I used three cut files on this one.  To see which ones as well as some close-ups with more details, head over to the JustNick blog!

See you soon.  xoxo

Majken

Life Goals - JustNick Studio Design Team Project

Hello hello and happy new year to you all!  Today I have a goal-related layout to share with you as we kick off the new year.  Take a peek!

I fell in LOVE with that ombre purple paper, so I had to use it since it's my favorite color.  I have some additional close ups you can see - head over to the JustNick Studio blog for more details.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Don't forget to follow me on Instagram, and have a great rest of your week.

Majken