some older slice layouts

i was cleaning out some files on my computer, and i came across a couple of layouts that never made it to blogland. i'm actually not sure these layouts ever made it anywhere, to be honest. lol! 

 

i created these layouts over two and a half years ago, for making memories. this was back when a handful of MM designers were working on the slice inspirations box, and using the slice for the first time. i only had a few design cards to work with, so i used a lot of hearts, stars, and circles. these two layouts (along with a few other projects), didn't make the cut into the box.

 

this was also the time when MM was getting ready to come out with the speciality papers for the slice. so i used a lot of printed transparencies, metallic paper, and glitter paper. do you like how that metallic heart looks all bent? lol! i remember adding the mini brads, as an afterthought. but it was already adhered down. so i worked those brads onto the heart, without removing it. no idea why i didn't just cut a new heart. lol!

 

i'm seeing a lot of swiss dot embossing on my projects from back then too. that must have been when i had first gotten my cuttlebug. i remember i used to swiss dot everything i could run thru that machine.

 

 

i actually think this bottom piece was quite clever. i randomly used the slice to cut circles in a strip of red metallic paper. i discarded the actual circles, and just used the negative piece that i had sliced them all from. i adhered it with pop dots, so that it was raised up. i had added some metal grommets and metal rimmed tags to each circle, and tossed a few metal flower charms on for good measure.

i might have to dig up a few more older projects to share this week, since i can't share any of the stuff that i've been working on the past few weeks. i'll see what else i can come up with tomorrow :)

Comments

[Monika S]

Laura.. I love seeing this "older" stuff. You're giving me inspiration. I have some metal sheets that I just had to buy yet never even used one sheet. I may have to drag it out and emboss it.

Also love the first one. The brads inside the heart cutouts are great. I don't have a Slice but I know I have something like that on one of my Cricut Cartridges that never get used!

Thanks for sharing! Monika

[Janet]

What do you mean..Laura Vegas designs that don't make the cut..well, that is just BLASPHEMY...ha!

I love these layouts and great use of the SLice. I always love the 'lil extra you put into your layouts.

Can't wait to see what else didn't make the cut....that even souds wrong typing that...LOL!
Smiles from a rainy PA!

[Mandy Szeto]

Super Cute Laura. I do not use my slice enough. Sometimes I think it takes too much time. I also have only a few design cards, so it is nice to see you can still do a lot with them.
I am curious to see what you are cooking up now though...

[Your friend Carla]

These are SO pretty girl!!! I have so many of those grommets, would like to lift this idea and use them up ;) I'm also really into transperancy papers lately...adds so much to the page!

[Bethany Hardy]

Oh, my goodness! Your monologue is cracking me up. Next you are going to say you don't care for Kraft Cardstock or something crazy like that! ;)

[nancy]

Oowww.. these are awesome! All details are so cute and perfect (and so are your girls!) Have a great Friday! XOXO

[Victoria in OHio]

Love these- i think they are fab & fun!

[Sara Rossi]

These are awesome (as always)! And um....I still love my swiss dots like crazy... ;)

[Krista Lund]

glad you shared these! i like the tag title on the Laugh LO.