#Relax

Scrapbook Layout created for Scrapbook Nerd   - #RELAX -

Hi There!


It has been a rather quiet week for me... Well it happens to be March Break/Spring Break here in Toronto, so I am enjoying the time with my kids (they are both home), and it happens that my schedule was free at the same time, a win win situation.   But i couldn't go with out sharing a few projects scheduled for this week.

This page was  created for Scrapbook Nerd, and it features Crate Paper's  Good Vibes collection, and a bit of Vicki Boutin magic.   For this page, I started with some Vicki Boutin crayon and a stencil brush to add that golden shadow in the background.

Next, i used a cut file from the Silhouette Store to create the large floral cut outs for this page.    All the colorful papers from the collection were then used to back the cut outs,

A bit of foam adhesive props the cut outs from the page.   The picture was then attached to the page surrounded by the cut outs.  Just a few details were needed to finish this page (all come from  the collection).  I am a stamp fanatic, and the one that comes in this collection is perfect to add some sentiments (with gold ink) around the clusters in this page.   Here is the final layout:

I love how this page turned out.   The soft art crayon background creates that soft glow behind the colorful pictures, which are the perfect complement to a picture of my daughter and niece just chilling on the couch!.

Remember to stop by Scrapbook Nerd to check all the materials used in this page.  There are so many new goodies arriving daily, so check them out. 

I am always a comment away if you have questions on how this came together!


XO

Be Fearless

Scrapbook Layout created for Vicki Boutin DT   - BE FEARLESS -

Hello there!

Welcome to my blog!  Today, I am bringing you a new project all about my wish for Spring to promptly arrive.  And what better way to welcome Spring than flowers and happy colors - all courtesy of Vicki Boutin's All The Good Things collection. 

The inspiration for this page comes from the floral paper in the All The Good Things collection.   All the colors in the flowers are exquisite and scream to be fussy cut. 

In order to pop the color of the flowers, a bit of mixed media was added to the background.  First the page was prepped with some gesso and a palette knife, so that there is a lot of texture on the page.  Next,  a cooler palette of art crayons was added to the background so that all the distress of the gesso application appeared as the color was added.   To add a bit more color to the page, a few scribbles of the Vicki Boutin crayons was added, since the page was prepped, these scribbles could easily be blended to the page by diluting the ink with a bit of water.

Once the background was dried, a Paige Evans cut file was added on top of the color background, as to create a layer for the picture.

A few of the florals were then cut and bundled at the corners of the picture, as well as the bottom left corner of the page.   A few more embellishments from the  All The Good Things collection were then added to complete the  clusters in the page.   The title for the page comes from the die cut pack, and summarizes the story of the picture.

To add  more details to the page, a few of the rub-ons and enamel dots were placed so that they bring shine and complete the look of the clusters in the page.   Finally, a few lines of journal were added, as well as some sentiments using the rotary stamp from the All the Good Things collection.   After a few gold ink splatters, the layout was finished.   To see a more in-depth look on how the page was created,  please enjoy the following video:

I love how this page looks, the floral motifs pop off the page, but the background also help to keep the harmonious look of the page.   I hope this inspires you.   Remember to check Vicki Boutin's products at your local scrapbook store.   The collection and mediums are superb.

As always let me know if you have questions on how this came together.

Take care,

materials used:
Patterned paper -  All the Good Things collectioon - Vicki Boutin, 7x10 paper pad, 12x12 paper pad
Embellishments - All the Goof Things collection - enamel dots, die cuts, rub ons, foam worda
cardstock -  Bazzil - Marshmallow
Mediums -  Vicki Boutin  - Art crayon in cool and warm palettes, markers, gesso
Mist - Heidi Swapp - color shine in Gold