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Showing posts with label Layout. Show all posts

Monday, March 12, 2018

"Comfy with My Dad" Mixed Media Layout for More Than Words Challenge

"Comfy with My Daddy" mixed media layout by Tracey Sabella. Entered in the March More Than Words Main Challenge. #49andMarket  #49&Market  #DustyAttic #Finnabair #PrimaMarketing #mixedmedia #scrapbooklayout  #chipboard  #papercrafting #prills

When I saw the March Main Challenge at More Than Words, I knew it would be just perfect for this photo of our handsome son and adorable granddaughter! The Word Inspiration is "Comfortable." Doesn't Avery look perfectly comfortable and happy on her strong daddy's shoulders? 

The colors in this challenge board are so beautiful. I've used all five colors featuring
gorgeous 49 and Market flowers and Scents of Nature Clockworks Paper .

All of the challenge details can be found HERE.

Tips and Techniques
"Comfy with My Daddy" mixed media layout by Tracey Sabella. Entered in the March More Than Words Main Challenge. #49andMarket  #49&Market  #DustyAttic #Finnabair #PrimaMarketing #mixedmedia #scrapbooklayout  #chipboard  #papercrafting #prills #mtwchallenges
A cluster of gorgeous 49 and Market flowers. The leaves are created with 49 and Market Gabi’s Texture Stamp Set. I stamped and heat embossed the image, then watercolor painted the leaves to coordinate with the focal paper and color challenge. The delightful layered die cut butterflies are also from 49 and Market and fit the color challenge perfectly.

The Dusty Attic Vine Corner Chipboard was brushed with crackle medium and set aside to dry overnight. I find that crackle medium has a way of flaking off, so I thinned gel medium with a little water and brushed it over the crackle. This acts like a glue holding the crackle in place, but thin enough to maintain the crackle texture. Next I painted with metallic paint and rubbed with Finnabair waxes to highlight the texture.

I've been making paper clay shapes lately, and in the process have collected the broken bits and pieces. I painted a few of them to tuck into the clusters.

"Comfy with My Daddy" mixed media layout by Tracey Sabella. Entered in the March More Than Words Main Challenge. #49andMarket  #49&Market  #DustyAttic #Finnabair #PrimaMarketing #mixedmedia #scrapbooklayout  #chipboard  #papercrafting #prills #mtwchallenges
A close-up of the sweet side cluster. You can see that I lightly brushed the edges of these lovely flowers with Finnabair gold and white gold waxes. I have a drawer of jewelry pieces and findings that I have picked up on clearance at local craft stores over the years. A bit of Amethyst Magic Finnabair Wax and this one is perfect to tuck in amongst the flowers.

"Comfy with My Daddy" mixed media layout by Tracey Sabella. Entered in the March More Than Words Main Challenge. #49andMarket  #49&Market  #DustyAttic #Finnabair #PrimaMarketing #mixedmedia #scrapbooklayout  #chipboard  #papercrafting #prills #mtwchallenges
The photo is framed with corrugated cardboard with layers of color and shimmer with metallic paints and Finnabair waxes. I added texture by applying Prills, seed beads and Finnabair microbeads to the frame with gel medium and more of the jewelry pieces are tucked in as well.

I found a wonderful distressed typewriter font called Trixie to use for my title. I printed it on white cardstock and colored with distress ink to coordinate.

"Comfy with My Daddy" mixed media layout by Tracey Sabella. Entered in the March More Than Words Main Challenge. #49andMarket  #49&Market  #DustyAttic #Finnabair #PrimaMarketing #mixedmedia #scrapbooklayout  #chipboard  #papercrafting #prills #mtwchallenges
Texture is created around the frame with frayed cheesecloth dyed dark green with Lindy's Stamp Gang Frosty Forest Green Starburst mist. The frayed edges are adhered by brushing with Finnabair Soft Matte Gel Medium. Before attaching the frame and cheesecloth, I used light molding paste with Art Anthology's Lotus Stencil for background texture. Violet gold metallic paint is thinned with water and brushed around the frame. I spritzed with a little more water and patted the edges lightly with paper towels to blend the color into the background. 

"Comfy with My Daddy" mixed media layout by Tracey Sabella. Entered in the March More Than Words Main Challenge. #49andMarket  #49&Market  #DustyAttic #Finnabair #PrimaMarketing #mixedmedia #scrapbooklayout  #chipboard  #papercrafting #prills #mtwchallenges
I used more bits of dyed cheesecloth as well as mica flakes and an assortment of embellishments to add texture below the photo.

I enjoyed creating this page for the More Than Words March Main Challenge!

Product List
49 and Market ~ Scents of Nature - Clockworks
49 and Market ~ Vintage Shades - Orchid Blossoms
49 and Market ~ Shimmer & Shine - Lilac Jardin
49 and Market ~ Shimmer & Shine - Lilac Fleurs Des Champs
49 and Market ~ Roses – Aqua/Teal
49 and Market ~ Photopolymer Stamps - Gabi’s Texture Stamp Set
49 and Market ~ Layered Die Cut Embellishments - Butterfly Harvest
Dusty Attic ~ Vine Corner DA0753
Dusty Attic ~ Spider Chrysanthemum
Cardstock ~ White
Arches ~ Aquarelle Watercolour Paper - Cold Pressed 140lb
Darice ~ Designs By Me - Beads: Lavender Crystal Balls
Cheese Cloth
US ArtQuest ~ Prills - Lavender and Lace
Stampendous ~ Fragments - Pearlized Mica; Lavender 
Assorted rhinestones, beads and jewelry pieces
Prima ~ Pebbles - Music Note
Prima ~ Say It In Crystals #563639
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Basics: Gesso - Clear, Black
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Basics: Light Paste
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Basics: Soft Matte Gel
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Alchemy: Acrylic Paint - Metallique Soft Satin
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Alchemy: Antique Brilliance Wax - Amethyst Magic; Mystic Turquoise
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Alchemy: Metallique Wax - White Gold; Vintage Gold
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Ingredients: Mica Powder - Gold Opal Magic 
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Ingredients: Texture Powder
Prima ~ Finnabair - Art Ingredients: Micorbeads - Gold
Prima ~ Iron Orchid Designs - Paper Clay
Liquitex ~ Gesso - White
Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Weathered Wood; Bundled Sage; Hickory Smoke; Black Soot
Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Frosty Forest Green; Creme Brûlée Cream; Cam Bake Beige; Magnolia Magenta Gold; Frolic in the Forest Black
Viva Decor ~ Croco Crackling Colour - Transparent
Jacquard ~ Lumiere Metallic Acrylic Paint - Halo Blue Gold; Halo Violet Gold
Folk Art ~ Acrylic Paint - Metallic Sequin Black
M Graham & Co. ~ Artist Watercolor - Phthalocyanine Green
Royal Talens ~ Ecoline Liquid Watercolor - Black 700
Art Anthology ~ 6x9 Stencil - Lotus
Prima ~ Iron Orchid Designs - Keyholes Vintage Art Decor Mould
Martha Stewart ~ Crafter's Clay Silicone Molds - Antique
Trixie Font
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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

Monday, July 17, 2017

"Smile" Mixed Media Baby Layout with the May Scraps of Elegance Kit


Welcome to my creative space!

I had a photo session with our sweet little granddaughter and managed to capture her oh so sweet smile. She's 4 1/2 months old in this photo. How time flies with these little ones!! I've scrapbooked her photo here with the gorgeous Scraps of Elegance "Mix'd Media" May Kit. This gorgeous kit featuring the fabulous Blue Fern Studio Happy Accident Collection paired with their Chipboard Arrow Words was such a dream to work with. The smile arrow couldn't have been more perfect for this page. I was also able to create some wonderful textures with the DecoArt Texture Sand Paste. I hope you'll take the opportunity to view the video below to see how I put it all together.

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for Scraps of Elegance. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

Enjoy the video!


Please subscribe to my channel HERE.

Scraps of Elegance May Kit


Elements Add On


Floral Add On


Color Add On


Scraps of Elegance Links:
Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

Close-Ups



You can find my video sharing how to create this Honey Glittered Butterfly HERE.



Supply List

May Scraps of Elegance Main Kit
Blue Fern Studios Happy Accident Collection:  Fluke
Blue Fern Studios Happy Accident Adhesive Printed Chipboard
Kaisercraft Mini Designer Templage (3.5" x 5.75"): Foliage
DecoArt Media Texture Sand Paste (4oz)
Ranger Craft Squeegee
Prima Timeless Memories Recollection Metal Trinkets

Elements Add On
Blue Fern Studios Clear Stamps: Halftones
Blue Fern Studios laser cut chipboard: Arrow Words
Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Ephemera: Botanical

Floral Add On
Prima Love Clippings Sweet Kisses Flowers
Prima Waverly Flowers

Color Add On
Prima Art Alchemy Butterfly Spells Sparks Acrylic Paint

Items from the SOE Store
Blue Fern Studios Chipboard - Splattered Arrows
Blue Fern Studios Chipboard - Graduated Circles
Petaloo Penny Lane Mini Daisys - Robin Egg Blue
Prima Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials - Gesso, Clear, White
Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte

Previous Kits
March 2017: Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Honey Resin Kit
December 2016: Ranger Perfect Medium Clear Bullet Tip Pen
October 2016: Prima: Rossibelle Druzy Stones
April 2016: BoBunny Secret Garden collection Brads
January 2016: Dovecraft Sweet Paris Collection - Decorative Pins
January 2016: Poppystamps Die: Cheviot Butterfly
October 2015: Prima - Metals - 11 (chandelier drops)
June 2015: Trimcraft/Dovecraft: Back To Basics Doilies

Other Products
White Cardstock ~ Stash
Tim Holtz ~ ideology - Ring Fasteners
Prima ~ Junkyard Findings - Heart Gears #891794
Viva Decor ~ Modeling Cream - Gold
Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Hickory Smoke; Peeled Paint
Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Jet Black
Ranger ~ Perfect Medium
Donna Salazar for Clearsnap ~ Twinkle Dust Glitter - Pralines & Cream
Stampendous ~ Embossing Enamel - Aged Teal; Pearl Champagne
Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Delphinium Turquoise; Frosty Forest Green
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Helmar ~ Liquid Scrap Dots
Tombow ~ MONO Multi Liquid Glue
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Collage Brush
Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun
Darice ~ Heat Tool



Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Friday, May 5, 2017

"Welcome Baby" Mixed Media Layout and Technique VIDEO TUTORIAL with the March Scraps of Elegance Kit



Welcome to my creative space. Our little granddaughter is nearly 3 months old now and just as sweet as can be. I had this photo from her baby shower on my work table the day she was born. It turned out that her newborn photo worked perfectly on the page I had planned out. So now I'm back with a new layout that really works better for this darling photo, a close up of the booties on her shower cake. The pink pairs so beautifully with the browns in the ScrapBerry's Photo Archive Collection papers in the Coordinating Paper Add On. I've also used embellishments and flowers from the Main Kit and Add Ons, as well as items from the Scraps of Elegance Store. You can find a complete product list at the bottom of this post.

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for Scraps of Elegance. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

I have a technique video tutorial for you today showing you how to create the Honey Glittered Butterfly embellishments in the top left corner of my layout featuring the fabulous Faber-Castell Honey Resin Kit included in the March Scraps of Elegance Creativity Add On. 

Enjoy!


Please subscribe to my channel HERE.

Here's the Creativity Add On


The lovely Scraps of Elegance "Hello Beautiful" March 2017 Kit


Elements Add On


Floral Add On


Color Add On


Scraps of Elegance Links:
Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

Tips and Techniques

Here's a close-up of the Honey Glittered Butterflies.


Such gorgeous flowers are included in the kit and add ons to create clusters around the photo. I softened the color of the paper flowers by dry brushing with gesso. I've also tucked in some beautiful Graphic 45 chipboard and cardstock stickers as well as a crystal stick pin from the Main Kit.


Another flower cluster shot. I added a couple wooden hearts from my stash that I enameled with embossing powder.


This gorgeous Blue Fern Studios Chipboard from a previous kit is also heat set with embossing powder. That's a quick and easy way to create an elegant finish on chipboard pieces. I've used Dina Wakley Gel Medium from the store to adhere Prills and microbeads across the page. The You're Invited sentiment from the cardstock stickers sheet was just perfect for this baby shower layout.


I didn't need to do a thing to this gorgeous steampunk butterfly from the store. I stamped a couple hearts and colored them using the Prima Peony Color Philosophy Ink as a watercolor wash.

Supply List
Main Kit
Graphic 45: Portrait of a Lady 12x12 Cardstock Stickers
Prima: Wild & Free Wild Heart Flowers
Lavender blooms
Faceted Crystal Aurora Borealis 3" Pins (3)

Coordinating Paper Add On
ScrapBerry's Photo Archive: Album
ScrapBerry's Photo Archive: Archive

Creativity Add On
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Honey Resin Kit

Elements Add On
Graphic 45 Portrait of a Lady collection Journaling Chipboard
Prima Memory Hardware Cours Mirabeau Floral Lace

Floral Add On
Prima Love Clippings Lovelies Roses
Prima Wild & Free Bohemian Summer Flowers
Petaloo Purple Velvet Hydrangeas

Color Add On
Prima Peony Color Philosophy Stackable Ink Pad

SOE Store
Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte
Prima Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials - Gesso (White, Clear)
Solid Oak Steampunk Collection Metal Butterflies
DecoArt Media Modeling Paste

Previous Kits
2/17: Love Clippings - Say It In Crystals
2/17: Momenta ~ 4” Doilies - Bright Watercolor
5/16: Prima Art Basics Double Sided Texture Brushes Set 1 (3 pcs)
1/16: Poppystamps Die: Cheviot Butterfly
12/15: Blue Fern Studios ~ Framed Trinket

Other Products
Cardstock ~ White - Stash
Doily ~ White - Stash
Corrugated Board ~ Box Scrap
Darice ~ Finishing Accents - Wood Shapes, Love
Midwest Design ~ Feathers - White
US ArtQuest ~ Mini Prills - Tu-Tu Pink
Beadies ~ Microbeads - Silver
Golden ~ Soft Gel
Ranger ~ Perfect Medium
Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Jet Black
Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Autumn Maple Crimson
Heidi Swapp ~ Color Shine - Gold, Primrose
Stampendous ~ Fran-tage - Embossing Enamel - Shabby White, Aged Silver
Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - Black, White
The Crafter’s Workshop ~ 6x6 Stencil - Mini Sketch Grid
Prima Cling Stamps ~ Finnabair - Now is the right time
Prima Cling Stamps ~ Finnabair - Trust the magic
Art Tartz Stamps ATS-001
Close To My Heart ~ Short & Sweet Sentiments
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Hampton Arts ~ Stamp Perfect



Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Thursday, March 16, 2017

"Beautiful" Baby Mixed Media Layout and Technique VIDEO TUTORIAL with February Scraps of Elegance Kit


Welcome to my creative space. I have a new project and technique video tutorial to share with you today created with the fabulous Scraps of Elegance "Watercolor Wishes" February Kit.

It's such a delight to create layouts for our sweet granddaughter who is a week old in this photo. The February Kit featuring gorgeous 49 and Market paper and flowers paired with beautiful Blue Fern Studios chipboard worked so perfectly for this sweet photo.

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for Scraps of Elegance. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

I've created a technique video sharing how to achieve the
crackled/mixed media finish on the chipboard used for this layout.

Enjoy!


Please subscribe to my channel HERE.

Here's the fabulous Watercolor Wishes February Scraps of Elegance Kit:


Additional add ons and kit details can be viewed HERE.


Here are a few detail photos of the chipboard and layout:










A video tutorial for this sweet butterfly can be viewed HERE.



Supply List

Scraps of Elegance February Watercolor Wishes Main Kit (Sold Out):
49 and Market Heirloom Botanicals Collection:  Faded Bloom
49 and Market Heirloom Botanicals Collection:  The Patch
Momenta: 4" Bright Watercolor Doilies (4 assorted doilies)
49 and Market: Shimmer & Shine Lilac Fleur Des Champs Flowers
Blue Fern Studios: 'Beautiful' laser-cut chipboard title
2 Silver Heart Sweetheart Charms

Elements Add On:
Blue Fern Studios Laser Cut Chipboard - Butterfly Rings
Prima Love Clippings Say It In Crystals

Mixed Media Creativity Add On:
49 and Market Gabrielle Pollacco Clear Stamps (4x6"): Gabi's Hibiscus

Floral Add On:
49 and Market Dusty Shale Garden Vine

Color Add On (Sold Out):
Lindy's Stamp Gang Frenchy's Pink Pouf Flat Fabios Mist

From the Scraps of Elegance Store:
Prima Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials - Gesso (Clear Gesso, Heavy Gesso - White)
Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte
Prima Floral Lace Trim - Magnolia, Daisy
No longer available. Other Laces and trims can be found HERE.

Previous Kits
January 2016: Poppystamps Die: Theo Butterfly (Memory Box)
January 2016: Prima Finnabair Art Ingredients: Pearl Glitter Glass

Other Products:
Vintage Dictionary Paper - Stash
Martha Stewart ~ Microbeads - Apatite
Beadies ~ Microbeads - Silver
Faber-Castell ~ Whipped Spackle
Viva Decor ~ Crackle Paint - White
Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Dusty Concord, Spun Sugar
TSUKINEKO ~ Versafine - Onyx Black
TSUKINEKO ~ StazOn - Dove Gray
Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - White
Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Screamin’ Banshee Black
Prima Metal Die - Doily 2
The Crafter's Workshop ~ 6x6 Stencil - Mini Art Is
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ E-Z Dots - Repositionable
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Tombow ~ MONO Multi Liquid Glue
Spellbinders ~ Tool’n One
Sizzix ~ Big Shot
Ranger ~ Heat It - Craft Tool
Liquitex ~ Free Style - Palette Knife #5
Darice ~ Foam Stencil Brush

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Winter Tufted Titmouse DIY Mixed Media Layout with Christmas Cheer Scraps of Elegance Kit


I am awed by our Lord's creation. My sweet friend, Sandee Setliff, took this amazing photo and has graciously granted permission for me to create with it. This little tufted titmouse is taking in the snow while clasping a seed in her mouth. Such a serene and beautiful photo capturing the essence of winter.

**Photo Credit - Sandee Setliff.
You can view Sandee's amazing mixed media
work and more gorgeous photos on her blog,

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for Scraps of Elegance. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

I've seen several mixed media pieces recently with layered stenciling that caught my eye. I thought I'd give it a try on this layout and simply adore the effect. You can see how in this process video tutorial along with how I achieved the wintry texture on the chipboard.

Enjoy!


Please subscribe to my channel HERE.

Here's the fabulous "Christmas Cheer" Kit:


More details and Add Ons for this gorgeous kit can be viewed HERE.

Scraps of Elegance Links:
Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

Close-Ups












Main Kit
Blue Fern Studios Vintage Christmas Collection:  Auld Lang Syne
Prima: Sweet Peppermint 3x4 Journaling Cards
Prima: Sweet Peppermint Texture Stamp
Blue Fern Studios: Holiday Vine laser-cut chipboard
Simplicity: Hanging Cluny Lace - 1 yard

Elements Add On
Fabscraps 8x8 Holly Corner Stencil

Creativity Add On
Kaisercraft Lucky Dip Wood Snowflakes
**Jacquard Lumiere Pearlescent White Acrylic Paint
**US Artquest Silver Lining Prills
Darice White Iridescent 5mm Cupped Sequins

Floral Add On
Blue Fern Studios Christmas Blooms
Ultimate Crafts Season's Greetings Metallic Daisies
Ultimate Crafts Season's Greetings Small Poinsettias

Color Add On
Prima Color Bloom 2 Fir Needles Spray Mist
Prima Art Alchemy Gold Rush Acrylic Paint

Scraps of Darkness/Elegance Store
Blue Fern Studios Chipboard - Shabby Flakes
Prima Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint: Metallique Light Patina
Prima Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint: Metallique Rich Turquoise
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad - Broken China
Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte
Prima Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials - Gesso

Previous Kits
October 2016: Mixed Media Creativity Add On ~ Prima Metallic Accents Watercolors
December 2015 ~ Elements Add On: Cousin - Tis The Season Charms - Silver Tree & Snowflakes

Other Products
Wild Orchid Crafts ~ Stamen - White
The Paper Studio ~ Gemstones - AB Round
Rhinestones ~ Mother of Pearl, Red - Stash
Martha Stewart ~ Microbeads - clear
Viva Decor ~ Croco Crackling Color - Transparent
Golden ~ Light Molding Paste
Ranger ~ Glossy Accents
Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Jet Black
Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain
The Crafter’s Workshop ~ Rebekah Meier Designs - 12x12Stencil, Grid Sketch
Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun
Prima Marketing ~ Finnabair Art Basics Mixed Media Silicone Brush, 1" #963897

Liquitex ~ Free Style - Palette Knife #5

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Saturday, August 2, 2014

"Your Paths" for OUAS featuring Leaky Shed Studio Chipboard

The Once Upon A...Sketch August Challenge is up and live. Our August journaling theme is, "The Men in Our Lives."

When Elizabeth married Andrew, we were so delighted to add another son to our family. In this fun photo, the groomsmen are "kicking off" Andrew into his new life with Elizabeth. I thought this Scripture sentiment tied in perfectly - we pray that our Lord with direct Andrew's paths as he and Elizabeth look forward to a future together. 

"Your Paths"
(Journaling on Back)


Journaling Theme: The Men in Our Lives

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 your 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! 

August Sketch

I've flipped and rotated the sketch.

For challenge details, more design team inspiration, and to link your project go HERE.

My journaling is on the back of the page and says, "Andrew, your groomsmen are kicking you off into a new life with Elizabeth. It’s my prayer that our Lord with be the center of your relationship and direct your paths together. I hope you have many happy years together."


Tips and Techniques
Lots of mixed media techniques to share. This Leaky Shed Studio Bird Branch was painted with blue metallic paint and dry brushed with white gesso. 

Normally I grunge up my Leaky Shed Studio Gears and Watch Parts more, but I likd the natural chipboard color with this gorgeous 7 Dots Studio paper, so I just lightly inked the edges before adhering, then they also picked up some of the ink I splattered across the page. The two Watch Parts I layered over the larger gears were painted with black gesso for contrast. 

There's lots of layered dimension. The washer strip was cut from brown cardstock and dry brushed with gesso. The frame around my sentiment is a blast from the past. It's an old filmstrip piece with a wood grain finish. I swirled paint across it to freshen up the look. The chipboard heart is covered with aluminum tape and embossed. There are also a couple strips of punchinella with a grid - torn and painted. To keep with the masculine, grungy theme, I've dry brushed the photo edges with gesso. This was actually two separate photos taken by the wedding photographer.

The blue and orange color on the background is added with paint thinned with water and Neocolor II watercolor crayons. The silver frame behind the photo was a scrap piece that held wooden cut-outs used on another project. Yes, I tend to hold onto those odd and end pieces. lol I've also added stamping around the page edges and around the photo cluster. 

Stop by the OUAS blog to link your project HERE.


Leaky Shed Studio Products

Other Products
7 Dots Studio ~ Nature Walk, Songbird
Cardstock ~ Brown
Wood Frame ~ Scrap
Filmstrip Frame ~ Stash
Want2Scrap ~ 1/8 cup of Bling - Blue Pearls
Punchinella - Square Mesh - Stash
Thread, black, gold - stash
Caran D'Ache ~ Neocolor II
Jacquard ~ Lumiere Metallic and Pearlescent Paints
DecoArt ~ Paint
Folk Art ~ Paint
Making Memories ~ Glaze Paint
Liquitex ~ Gesso, white, clear, black
Clearsnap by Donna Salazar ~ Mixed Media Inx CHOX - Midnight
Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Sizzix by Tim Holtz ~ Sizzlets Decorative Strip Die - Washer Border
Sizzix by Tim Holtz ~ Embossing Fade - Riveted Metal
Heartfelt Creations ~ Large Elegant Words Stamp
7Gypsies ~ Steampunk Clear Stamps
Hampton Art ~ Diffusion Stamp
Tim Holtz ~ Seamless Experience Stamp Set
Inky Antics ~ Guided Path Stamp Set
Helmar ~ Liquid Scrap Dots
Helmar ~ Premium Craft Glue
Helmar ~ Zapdots, black 1/2" round
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Darice ~ Heat Tool
Ranger ~ Craft It 
Sizzix ~ Big Shot
Tim Holtz ~ Grid Blocks

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~