Friday, February 8, 2013

"A Perfect Day" Details ~ ScrapThat! Feb. Kit

I'm back today to share the details of "A Perfect Day" Created with the February ScrapThat! Kit. As you may remember, Elizabeth brought Andrew into our family back in October. We were delighted to receive the wedding photos last month just in time for me to use one to create the final LO with my gorgeous February Kit. Aren't they a sweet couple?

Before I share the details, I have some exciting news to share. My Misted Rock Salt Chipboard Tutorial has been published by Scrapbooking.com. They have taken my photos and created a wonderful video tutorial. I hope you will stop over there to check it out. Here are the links:




"A Perfect Day"
MK, EAO

Tips and Techniques:


Ribbons ~ I used the cream cardstock in the kit to cut ribbons. I then used a foam applicator to apply Distress inks to pull out the colors found on the focal background paper. Finally I distressed the edges with my Prima distressing tool and edged with a darker distress ink. To make them look more like actual ribbon, I gently bent and crumpled them until they had a soft fabric like appearance. I then snipped some pieces from two of the kit ribbons to layer over top of the paper ribbon strips. Our former DT, Marilyn Rivera, is a master of transforming paper to look and drape like fabric and I got this idea from her. You will be inspired by a visit her blog, Treasuring Memories.

A side view:

Netting ~ The kit came with gorgeous netting that works so well to add extra dimension. Here I tucked some behind my flower cluster.

Wood Heart Flourish ~ I painted the KaiserCraft Heart with gold metalic paint and when dry stamped across the piece with a script stamp using black Stazon.


Chipboard Frame ~ I added this Dusty Attic Chipboard piece from my stash. I love this photo, but Andrew's had around Elizabeth's shoulder a bit pronounced when placed on a scrapbook page. Using the chipboard piece to frame and layer over the photo took care of that little "problem." The technique here is so easy peasy. I simply painted with metallic paint and when dry took some Distress ink in a darker shade to add dimension on the edges. 

Puffy Hearts ~ These Green Tara hearts are included in the EAO kit. They were just a little bright for this page, so I spritzed them with some cork Glimmer Mist to get more of a burgundy color. 

Distressed Layers ~ I framed the photo with two of the kit cardstock papers and used my Donna Salazar/Zutter Distrezz-It-All on the edges. Behind the top right corner, I placed a corner from the gorgeous square doily found in the main kit. 


Medallion ~ The kit includes these kraft journal spots which made the perfect base for my medallion. The pearl ribbon slide is also in the kit and the paper ribbons are described earlier. The metal heart is from my stash. 

Hand Stitching ~ I drew a swirled line around the border of my layout in pencil, then went back and pierced stitching holes, erased the pencil mark and stitched with coordinating embroidery floss. I used to cross stitch, so I have an entire box of DMC floss to choose from. 


Mixed Media Butterfly ~ What is a page without some mixed media? I used some Martha Stewart White Texture Effect over one of her butterfly stencils, then sprinkled on some gold microbeads. 


Title ~ This really was a perfect day, so this title worked perfectly for my page. Originally, I cut it out in the beautiful bracket frame from the page. I brushed on some Ranger Rock Candy Distress Paint. I didn't set it aside far enough to allow it to dry, because I accidentally laid some scrap paper on top, ruining the edge. It was one of those happy mistakes, since I like the words cut out better than I did in the frame. I'm here to tell you, always look for the lemonade when those scrappy lemons happen. 

The February Kits are now in the ScrapThat! Store, so be sure to drop by and get yours before they are sold out. 

I hope you will have a chance to stop by and see my Misted Rock Salt Video over at Scrapbooking.com. 

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.
~ Blessings ~

29 comments:

  1. I am speechless!! This page is absolutely stunning!! Such a gorgeous picture and you just made that picture come to life!! Fantastic!!!

    Laurie

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  2. Another gorgeous page, Tracey! Thank you!...Nancy :o)

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  3. Wow, love this layout and all the beautiful colors and details ~ wonderful work, Tracey!! :)

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  4. this is so, so beautiful!!! awesome colors!!

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  5. Absolutely gorgeous, Tracey!! I really love the cluster of ribbons!! It looks amazing, as does the entire layout!! Fabulous!! Happy Friday :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  6. such a pretty page and LOVE the ribbon work and that flourish chipboard around the photo!!!

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  7. wow this is amazing!!greetings janneke

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  8. The ribbon cluster is fabulous, Tracey..in fact the whole layout is just so pretty..you add so many details to your layouts!
    Alison xx

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  9. Your layout is absolutely gorgeous! So many beautiful details. It would make a great submission for this week's love layout challenge at Red Carpet Studio! :)

    Ashley
    http://redcarpetstudiochallenge.blogspot.com

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  10. Stunning page ....your post always contain so many hints and tips..Thank you. Love the Beautiful ribbon cluster,and the hand stitching, WOW!!!
    Congrats on having your Tutorial published..... I'm not surprised, it was fantastic, you inspired me to try it.
    Enjoy your weekend. x

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  11. Beautiful layout Tracey. Love how you did the paper ribbon and all the other embellies. Magic! I just had a look at the Tutorial and I'm definitely going to try the technique. It looks awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing. ox Marg

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  12. So incredibly gorgeous, Tracey! Love all the details, especially the ribbon cluster!

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  13. Oh my goodness! Love, love every little detail! Thanks so much for sharing the close ups! Love the ribbons and flowers, as well as the pretty hearts!

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  14. Wowwwwww! This is JUST STUNNING! I loveeeeeeee the photo, the hearts and love love love love the ribbons mixed in with those layered pennants!!

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  15. Another stunning page Tracey! Beautiful way to scrap this photo and I really LOVE that flower cluster with the banner pennants!

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  16. love all the yummy layers...just gorgeous :)

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  17. Oh so gorgeous! love all the special touches.. love the flourish flowing down the photo..love the beads... beautiful!!

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  18. The only word is yummy. What a great page love all the layering and textures.

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  19. Another stunning page Tracey!I love to came see and look all you have done always gorgeus creations!!!
    Enjoy your weekend!!
    Hugs from Brazil
    Cynthia

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  20. This is so stunning Tracey!!! Love love it!!!

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  21. Girl this is soooooo BEAUTIFUL! All the pps and layers

    hugs Carla

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  22. Such a gorgeous page, Tracey. A wonderful way to remember a joyous day in your lives! I really love how you did your "bouquet" here and the butterfly. And everything!!!

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  23. Gorgeous layout! Such wonderful details and colors!!

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  24. Tracey this is one of my favourites of yours - everything about it is so pretty...

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  25. I am blown away by all the fabulous details! From the ribbon flower cluster to the gold beads on the butterfly! LOVE it all!!!

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  26. Wow! this is truly amazing, Tracey. The details look fabulous.

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  27. Beautiful Tracey! Love all the layers and banners!

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  28. What treasures all these beautiful pictures are, and if it's possible, you've made them even more so with your talented, crafty fingers! Stunning!

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