{"id":7533,"date":"2014-01-16T15:49:37","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T13:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/?p=7533"},"modified":"2015-04-28T09:52:12","modified_gmt":"2015-04-28T07:52:12","slug":"marion-smith-scrapbooking-papers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/marion-smith-scrapbooking-papers\/","title":{"rendered":"Marion Smith Scrapbooking Papers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Aaah the beauty of a pretty vintage range of products perfect for anything you want to create. This is Marion Smith, and I am totally in love with the beauty of her paper ranges and embellishments. The problem is what not to create with this amazing range, because the possibilities are endless. So I settled onto a range of decorative \u201chomes\u201d, simply because I needed something to display in a little empty spot in my work area. And since the colours of the Marion Smith scrapbooking papers and embellishments were a perfect fit with my French farmhouse look I was totally sold on the idea.<\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"media\" ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Marion-Smith-Scrapbooking-Papers-Sweet-Home.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Marion-Smith-Scrapbooking-Papers-Sweet-Home.jpg\" alt=\"Marion Smith Scrapbooking Papers Sweet Home\" class=\"gallery_full\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>At home with Marion Smith<\/h2>\n<p>I started off with cutting a few off cut pieces of wood into rough house shapes. I then covered them in a layer of gel medium and adhered the patterned paper to the wood, covering each paper with another layer of gel medium and letting it dry. Gel medium is different than Modge Podge and in my opinion a much better product. Gel medium is an artist quality product that acts as an adhesive and a sealant, but best of all is that is pulls the paper down into an even finish \u2013 perfectly every time.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"media\" ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Marion-Smith-Junque-and-Gems.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Marion-Smith-Junque-and-Gems.jpg\" alt=\"Marion Smith Junque and Gems\" class=\"gallery_full\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once the paper dried really well I sanded the edges to remove any excess paper and then started with my decorating, of course my favourite part. I used a couple of the patterned papers to fussy cut some elements, added stamped sentiments, pretty blooms and the beautiful Junque &#038; Gems embellishments as part of my decorating. All the elements and colours thrown together make for a pretty mix of vintage glamour, utter romance and classic elegance. As a finishing touch I used some gold leafing on the slopes of the roof for added bling.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"media\" ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Marion-Smith-Scrapbooking-Papers-Top-View.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Marion-Smith-Scrapbooking-Papers-Top-View.jpg\" alt=\"Marion Smith Scrapbooking Papers Top View\" class=\"gallery_full\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What will you do with this romantic and beautiful range of Marion Smith scrapbooking papers and embellishments?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Products Used<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Marion Smith\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Paper-Pads\">Marion Smith Garment District 6&#215;6 Paper Pack [MS 101022]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Marion Smith\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Craft-Embellishments\">Marion Smith Junque &#038; Gems &#8211; Early Birds [MS 101028]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Marion Smith\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Paper-Pads\">Marion Smith Mad Tea Party 6&#215;6 Paper Pack [MS 101030]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Tsukineko - VersaFine\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Scrapbook-Inks\">Tsukineko &#8211; VersaFine Ink Pad &#8211; Onyx Black [TVF-82]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aaah the beauty of a pretty vintage range of products perfect for anything you want to create. This is Marion Smith, and I am totally in love with the beauty of her paper ranges and embellishments. The problem is what not to create with this amazing range, because the possibilities are endless. 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But this was not enough \u2013 after a long journey I started my own scrapbooking magazine, which transformed into writing a real book book as opposed to a magazine book, and the rest is history. I am currently a best-selling author in the craft industry with my book \u201cScrap-Boek\u201d being the fourth best seller in South Africa and currently in second print. I am a freelance artist doing work for various companies such as Caxton Magazines that includes Rooi Rose and Bona Magazine to mention a few. I travel regularly to various shows teaching and presenting lectures on scrapbooking, card-making and creativity. I have been published several times in American publications such as Taken Ten Magazine, Catch Up Issue \u2013 both Somerset Publications. I was also asked to be a guest artist by Taken Ten Magazine for one of their issues in which an entire article was dedicated to my work. In December 2011, I made my television debut by presenting Christmas Crafts on 3 Talk with Noeleen. After a bit of a sabbatical with my on-line classroom website Scrapcouture, we are busy revamping it with a fresh new approach to bringing creativity and new techniques to people all over the world. Other than that I spend lots of time scrapbooking and making cards and teaching classes weekly in Gauteng as well as throughout South Africa. I am passionate about what I do and I have had many amazing experiences and met so many famous people throughout my creative journey. 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