Monday, March 4, 2013

Movin' On

I'm back to share the details of my personal favorite layout I created from the ScrapThat! March Kit. Normally my layouts evolve as I create them; however, for this one I had this fun idea pop into my mind. Amazingly, it came out just as I had envisioned. I've had this photo set aside to scrap for some time. It is an older photo of our daughter, Elizabeth taking a drive with her cousin, Tyler. We didn't have a battery operated car, so she was so thrilled with the ride, and I just adore Tyler's serious expression as he is trucking her on down the path. 

The ScrapThat! Main Kit is just packed with gorgeous embellishments included on this page.

Movin' On
MK

Tips and Techniques:


Title Banner ~ I used my CTMH Artiste cartridge to cut the layered banner from the MK cardstock. I added eyelets from my stash to run the brown kit cording through. The letters are from the Basic Grey Alphas included in the kit. These little letters are just perfect and so versatile  I inked them just a bit to take the edge off the bright white, and they can be inked to any color to coordinate. I also inked the edges of the banner pieces. You will notice a flourish from my stash tucked into my flower cluster. I cut up the random extra crystals to embellish the banner. 

Eggshell Path ~ I was inspired by Gabrielle Pollacco's egg shell mosaic to create this little road. I cut a piece of cardstock into the shape of a curved path, then followed Gabby's great tutorial to apply and color the eggshells. At first I tried some small pebbles, but they were too large, and the eggshells worked perfectly.

Mixed Media ~ For this page, the pink flowers in the bottom right corner of the page didn't really fit my plans for the layout, so I used a credit card to apply gesso over them. It took two coats to completely cover, and I let the gesso dry between coats. I then spritzed with mists in green and brown. To get the inky drips. Spritz with mist, then a bit of water and tap the page to get the drips. Be sure to allow each color to dry before adding the next color. Heat set if you don't want to wait for them to air dry.  If your paper gets more warped than you like, mist the back of the warped section with a tiny bit of water, layer between paper towels and stack heavy books on top and let sit overnight. I usually put a large glass mat between the page and books to evenly distribute the weight. 

Bead Gel ~ After all my misting, I applied glass bead gel below the path using a stencil. I love how it picked up just a little golden hue from the mist I had applied to the page. 


Flowers ~ I just had to show you a couple different views of the flowers. The  pink roses are created with kit card stock and colored with Distress Ink. You can find my tutorial for the larger Full Open Rose created with Donna Salazar's Grand Peony and Bitty Blossoms dies here and the smaller rose is created with the largest of the Bitty Blossoms Dies. The yellow carnation is from her Carnation Creations die set. The gorgeous white blossoms, velvet leaves, and skeleton leaves are all in the Main Kit. 


Chipboard Sun ~ I used one of the flower chipboard pieces from the kit to create this sweet sun. Be sure to come back next Tuesday, March 12 for my tutorial. 


More Flowers ~ I want my layout to feel like Elizabeth and Tyler are driving on a path through a yard, so included these DA grass clusters with more of these sweet kit roses. A quick brush of paint colored the chippies. 

Nut Tree ~ I told some friends this was my insanity tree because I fussy cut an embossed image to create it. They told me I was nuts, so now I call it my "Nut" tree. I know, I know - there are plenty of cut files for leafy trees out there, but this Darice embossing folder tree was the perfect size and shape. I probably won't ever fussy cut another, but love this one for this page. 

I had so much fun creating this page and hope that you
have found some inspiration for your own pages. 

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

34 comments:

  1. Fun page this is with cool details and texture.
    byebye,Lean

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  2. Love all your added elements Tracey. Your layouts are so wonderful. Beautifully designed!

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  3. I absolutely LOVE this one, Tracey!! The image is absolutely adorable and the whole scene you've created is amazing!! The eggshell path is so creative!! And the sun and rays are stunning!! I love everything about it!! Happy Monday :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  4. Ohhhh! What a delightful page Tracey!! And such a fun way to use the eggshell tutorial! thanks for linking!....I really really need to get myself that Peony die cut, I've been using the rose one to death! lol!....nice to see you Scrap That gals still using the DA goodies ;)

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  5. very cute I especially love the flowers

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  6. Yes...you are NUTS to cut out that tree...but I'm glad you did, cos we get to see & enjoy the fruits of your efforts!!! Loved this when you first put it up & now I know all the love, attention to detail & work that's gone into it....makes me ashamed of my slap dash style:):) FABULOUS reading all about it - thanks:):)

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  7. Oh, Tracey! This layout is FABULOUS!! I really like to see scene layouts/cards, and yours is really incredible! I always appreciate the opportunity to read how you put it all together! Thank you for that, and for the inspiration you are!...Nancy :o)

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  8. Simply gorgeous, your layouts are so filled with love and so much detail and things to see. Gorgeous! Hugs, Lori m

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  9. That's the sweetest page I think you've ever made, Tracey! All the little details you added are precious. Blessings!

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  10. Such a cute layout thanks for sharing!!!

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  11. I love this whimsical LO Tracey!!! Amazing!!!

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  12. Gorgeous!! So glad you reposted it with step by step details!

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  13. This is so unique and clever I love it.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  14. Oh so cute. Looks wonderful. Love all your special touches..

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  15. your page is amazing!!! And all those cool details!!!!!

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  16. Wow wow wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! This is amazing!! LOVING that scenery you created!! LOVING the sun and the flowers!!

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  17. Tracey! You are amaizing! This layout is so special!! I love it!

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  18. This is gorgeous Tracey and how beautifully you have done that little road. A totally enchanting layout!! Love it so much!

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  19. Loved this when I first saw it. An absolutely gorgeous layout with such a cute photo. Love how you did the road. That tutorial from Gabrielle is fantastic I must try it out myself. And that NUT tree is amazing!! Love every detail of this layout. ox Marg

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  20. What an awesome layout...and so fun too. I love the sun with it's bead rays.

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  21. I love all the details! The sunshine is my favorite! That's after the adorable photo of course!

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  22. Beautiful, Tracey! Your flowers never look as if they are made from paper..I would have sworn the pink ones were fabric!
    Alison xx

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  23. this is wonderful and the fussy cutting is just perfect!!!!!!

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  24. This is too cute, Tracey!! Love how you created the scene for that adorable photo!

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  25. I totally love the whimsy of this layout! It looks like it's straight out of a children's book. Love, love, love it!!

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  26. Your page is so whimsical and fun, Tracey! I absolutely love the little car driving through your page, and the sun shinning on it, too! You always have the best details and I am happy that you showed us how!!!

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  27. When I first saw this layout I thought what a beautiful layout. Then I started looking at the closeups and was simply wowed with your amazing work.

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  28. Oh my!! This is fab-U-lous! I love all the layers, detail and the creativity on display here. WOW

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  29. Love this .. so amazing! And I cannot believe that you fussy cut that tree! Nuts for sure! LOL =)

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  30. Such a cute layout and love all the great details! Gorgeous page! ;-)

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  31. So many Beautiful details Tracey! It looks amazing!
    hugs!

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  32. Oh wow! I love the way you made the sun! Good job! :D

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