I created some stamped embellishments such as a newsprint flower, feather, butterfly, & bird. The background paper had a subtle newsprint leaf design which worked perfectly. I love that distressed wood grain paper. I even used some wood grain washi tape.
Creative Embellishments September Challenge
Hey Guys,
The background was created using a masking technique using petroleum jelly. (Vaseline) I used my finger to smear petroleum jelly on select areas of the burgundy floral paper which served to mask it and protect it from paint. Then I applied yellow acrylic paint with a brush directly to the remaining paper. When the paint was dry, I carefully used tissues to remove the petroleum jelly. This created a distressed irregular effect. I like that it limited the visibility of the overpowering pattern. This technique is only for the brave because it is a little unpredictable. The final look depends completely on how you spread the petroleum jelly and the ratio of paint to pattern paper that is left exposed. It is a bit of a gamble but well worth exploring. (warning! it is a messy one!)
Oh my...Not using flowers, glitter, & bling is sooooooooo hard...but I'm happy with the Wild West theme. I re-purposed a real denim pocket and the actual clothing labels. Thankful to have this photo as I don't many with us together.
I love the soft delicate lilac for the wedding photos and how the stamped swirls add movement to the page but my favorite part of the layout is the gently sweeping tulle that I draped over the photos mimicking the bride's veil. I think the BW photos really help to make the layout rather special and eye-catching. Hopefully, I can inspire myself to complete more layouts with empty white space.
This was a new idea I had to try. I wanted to obscure the Dew Drops with a layer of vellum in order to create a soft dreamy effect. The vellum muted the bright colors of the Dew Drops and dulled them to subtle pastel shades. I love the effect!
