Mixed Media Layouts for Once Upon A...Sketch and Helmar

It's a joy to welcome March. That means spring and warmer weather are just around the corner!!

I have two projects to share with you today. The first is a mixed media layout I have created for Helmar. For details please stop by the Helmar Blog. It would be great if you could leave a comment while you're there. Here's a sneak peek.

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My second layout of the day is this DT inspiration for the March Once Upon A...Sketch Challenge. Nadia has outdone herself once again with a gorgeous sketch and thought provoking journaling prompt. Here's my take.

"Words to Live By"

I've included the following hidden journaling on the back of my page.

Faith in Christ is the most important thing in my life. A guiding light showing me how to live right is Scripture. It has never failed me. My favorite verse is James 1:5 ~ “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”

Journaling Theme ~ Be inspired by this quote.

You are free to interpret our theme ANY WAY you like. It is for your inspiration and this theme word DOES NOT need to be part of your title or journaling. But please make sure you layout is based on the sketch below and includes journaling (hidden journaling is fine). Acceptable journaling is MORE than just a sentence, or generic writing such as date/place etc. It needs to be present and at least 3 lines long. Remember, hidden journaling (under a photo/tag or behind your page) is perfectly fine but please DO let us know in your post where your journaling is!

I have turned the sketch as shown.

Link up your project here.

Tips and Techniques

I've misted and splattered the flowers to coordinate with my page. The leaves are die cut and inked. 

These Leaky Shed Studio Watch Parts have been painted black, then rubbed with gold Rub'n Buff. Photo mat edges are distressed with my Zutter Distrezz-it-All by Donna Salazar.

This chipboard cross from Leaky Shed Studio was heat embossed with Fran-tage Aged Black Embossing Enamel. I adore the texture and color variations in this product!

Here you can see some of the shimmer from the mist spritzed on the background and flowers.

Scripture shines light on the paths I take in life, so I've embellished with this Prima Industrial Lamp and in the title with a Typo Bulb.

I tried a new mixed media product, Golden Extra Coarse Pumice Gel, and wow - look at the texture. It goes on white, but mist and splatter give it this rough granite look! 

I hope you've been inspired to create a layout for the March OUAS Challenge.

Stop by the blog to link up your project.

Products

Heartfelt Creations ~ Balmy Breeze Collection

We R Memory Keepers ~ Storytime Cloud Cardstock

Colorbok ~ Victorian Parlour Alphabet Stickers

Basic Grey ~ Alphabet Stickers bba - 4061

Leaky Shed Studio ~ Cross Set

Leaky Shed Studio ~ Watch Parts

Prima ~ Bebe - En Francais

Prima ~ Kennedy Vintage

Prima ~ Cottage Blossoms - Canary

Prima ~ Wildflowers Pillar Pack- white

Prima ~ Vivian Elizabeth

Prima ~ Guava Peony Brahms

Prima ~ Metallique Iron

Prima ~ Junkyard Findings - Industrial Lamps

Prima ~ Junkyard Findings - Vintage Trinkets Clock Faces

Prima ~ Junkyard Findings - Vintage Trinkets Clock Hands

Prima ~ Junkyard Findings - Typo Bulbs 2

Prima ~ Pebbles - Music Note

Prima ~ Vintage Trinkets Mechanicals Flowers 960407

Prima ~ Say It In Crystals - 551377

Prima ~ Say It In Studs and Crystal Flower Centers - Gray and Brown

Studio G ~ Metal Charms

Creative Charms ~ Vintage Brads

Tim Holtz ~ Tissue Tape - Sketchbook

Abaca Ribbon ~ Stash

Plastic Mesh ~ Stash

Golden Extra Coarse Pumice Gel

Liquitex ~ Gesso

Tattered Angels ~ Glimmer Mist - Cork, Graphite

Art@Glitter Mist ~ Copper

Ranger ~ Perfect Medium

Stampendous ~ Fran-tage Embossing Enamel - Aged Black

Rub'n Buff ~ Grecian Gold

FolkArt ~ Metallic Sequin Black Enamel Paint

Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap, Pumice Stone, Black Soot

Prima ~ Stencil - Netting

Sizzix Die ~ Branch w/Leaves

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar ~ Premium Craft Glue

Helmar ~ Zapdots, Black 1/2" Round

Helmar ~ Liquid Scrapdots

Glossy Accents

Zutter ~ Donna Salazar Designs - Distrezz-it-All

Ranger ~ Heat It

Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~