Sister's Love Mixed Media Layout

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Hi everyone, today I would love to share with you a Mixed Media layout that I created using Prima's Songbird collection.   I took this photo of my nieces at Easter. Isn't it darling?

 

I loved the soft colors in the Songbird collection and wanted to carry that into my layout. 

 

I created a tree in the background using Whipped Spackle, and a wood grain stencil,  then used the Prima's Songbird Stamps to create the branches.   Stamping them in multiple generations gave me a great depth of field, and offered some interest to the negative space of the layout.   For added texture I also included some drywall tape to the tree trunk.

 

 

 

I decided to use the Songbird 6x6 paper pad, to create strips of tattered paper that will offer a platform for my floral spray and photo.  As I was creating it, the platform reminded me  of a tree house.  Prima's Valentine Vine and Kennedy Flowers offer a soft embellishment cluster to the side of the photo, and finish off my "tree" theme.  I added  a few Vintage Trinkets and Shabby Chic Treasures to create additional weight to the vine.   Once the layout was dry I created  a mixture of Crackle Accents, Crystal Glass Beads and Glass Glitter, then placed it in the negative spaces of the floral spray and under the photo frame.  This offers a touch of sparkle without a lot of bulk.   

 

Here is a glimpse at my finished layout.  

 

 

I have prepared a process video for you to enjoy...

 



 

 

 

I just love all the texture in this layout.  It  is going to look lovely on my wall.  Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya

 

Supplies for this layout:

Prima Marketing,  Valentine Vine - White

Prima Marketing - Kennedy Flowers

Prima Marketing - Finnabair Art Ingredients  Glass Glitter Sterling

Pirma Marketing - Finnabair Art Ingredients - Glass Beads Crystal

Prima Marketing - Song Bird Collection Mosaic 12x12 paper

Prima Marketing - Song Bird 6x6 Paper pad

Prima Marketing - Shabby Chic Treasures - Metal Bird Cages #890858

Prima Marketing - Shabby Chic Treasures - Resin Fly Away #891480

Prima Marketing - Vintage Trinkets Flowers 4

Prima Marketing - Romance Novel Canvas Alphabets

Prima Marketing - Distress Tool

Prima Marketing - Songbird Stamps

Prima Marketing - Wheat Jute

Prima Marketing - Jodie Lee Designs - Fairy Bell Cling Stamp #950248

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Whipped Spackle

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Gesso

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen #199 Black

IndigoBlu - Flitter Box Kit

The Crafter's Workshop Mini Wood Grain Stencil

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Fuzzy Navel Peach

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Limor Webber Designs - Tres Chic - Café Au Lait

Ranger Ink, Archival Ink in Jet Black

Ranger Ink, Alcohol Ink Pitch Black

Jacquard Products - Pearl Ex Pink Gold #643

 

 

 

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Full of Wonder Mixed Media Layout

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Hi everyone, I hope you're having an awesome week so far.  Today I'm sharing a mixed media layout of my niece Emily. I recently took this photo at Easter and the expression on her face is so precious. She's just oozing with sweetness.   I thought that the tag on the right from Marion's Mad Tea Party Collection said it all "Wonder, For the Curious At Heart the Wanderous Mind, and the Adventurous Soul"

I decided on Marion's Motley Collection  & Junque & Gems, because there are so many elements that can be fussy cut from this collection. The festive color palette was perfect for my sweet Emily! 

I used scraps from recent projects, and took this opportunity to fussy cut the elements that could be used as stand alone pieces  then cut banners from the rest. This is a great way to eliminate scraps.  Individually these small elements seem insignificant, but when clustered together, they really make a statement.

 

I used a neutral baby blue paper for the background, and then applied a few mixed media techniques to give it texture and depth.   I stuck with the hot pink tones so that my photo would really pop.  

I'm seriously in LOVE with Gold right now, and decided to spray paint some generic paper doilies with Krylon's Metalic Gold Spray Paint.  I love how they look inside my embellishment clusters, and the gold matches this collection perfectly! 

I placed my title in the bottom left hand corner inside another embellishment cluster. Her eyes were so bright in the photo I decided to include that reference in my title   "Blue Eyes Full of Wonder".  The title card was part of Mairon's Scarlet Digital collection.   

We would love to see what you have created with Marion's gorgeous lines. Don't forget to #MarionSmithDesigns when you share your Marion Smith Designs Projects in Social Media.  

Thanks for stopping in today. 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com 

DESIGN TEAM CALL REMINDER:   - deadline for submissions is May 30, 2014. Here is the link with all the details!

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This Makes Me Happy - Layout by Tonya Gibbs

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Hi everyone, today I wanted to share with you a layout that I created of my newest niece and I.  I finally got to meet her this past weekend, and couldn't wait to add her sweet photo to my album.

 

 

My only photo was a small Instagram photo. To keep from over powering the small photos,  I wanted to keep the design simple, yet girly and elegant.    I reached deep into my stash for a few scraps, and some odd and ends products. 

 

 

Since the label on the right mentions "...moment with you"   I decided to frame a Prima Romance Novel Clock inside a Prima Resin Frame. Then flanked it with soft Prima Roses.  It still needed a little something so I went DEEP into the hoard vault and pulled out a Say It in Pearls spray and framed it around the flower cluster.   I wanted my journaling to blend into the layout, so I wrote it along the boarder with a pink pen from Zig.

 

Sometimes the simplest projects are really the most powerful.  I challenge you this week to make a layout with a small photo, and keep it simple.  Share your samples with me on Facebook.

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya 

 

 

Resources:    

• Bazzill - Smooth white cardstock
• Teresa Collins - Family Stories Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Numbers
• Teresa Collins - Family Stories Collection - 12 x 12 Die Cut Paper
• Teresa Collins - Family Stories Collection - Border Strips with Glitter Accents
• Teresa Collins - Family Stories Collection - Sequins
• Prima - Say It In Pearls Collection - Self Adhesive Jewel Art - Bling - Mini Flourish with Roses - Cream
• Prima - Flower Embellishments - Conventry Serene
• Prima - Romance Novel Collection - Wood Embellishments - Clocks and Tickets
• Prima - Resin Collection - Ingvild Bolme - Resin Embellishments - Marvelle
• Prima - Junk Yard Findings Collection - Ingvild Bolme - Trinkets - Metal Embellishments - Rusty Typo Zippers
• American Crafts - Studio Calico - Snippets Collection - Wood Veneer Pieces - Chevron
• American Crafts - Studio Calico - State Fair Collection - Wood Veneer Pieces - Hearts
• Tattered Angels - Chalkboard Collection - Glimmer Mist Spray - 2 Ounce Bottle - Tutti Fruity

Originally posted on http://www.WeAreArtsyAddicts.blogspot.com

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My Honey Bee Layout by Tonya Gibbs

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When my sister-in-law called and asked me to take pics of this little honey bee in the pumpkin patch,  I didn't hesitate.  She was  buzzing around the pumpkins, like she was pollinating a garden. The entire time, her wings were upside down, her tongue hanging out, and buzzing noises coming from her mouth. She was so busy and absolutely ADORABLE! 

Marion's Nirvana collection was the perfect backdrop for this photos.  I used the Photo Ops for my base, because it has a nice muted turquoise color and orange damask on the b-side.  The contrast was just what I needed for my photo to take center stage.   I used smaller pieces of the Typograph paper as accents around the photo.  

For embellishments, I reached for Marion's stamps.   

The  alpha stamps were used to spell out My Honey Bee on a banner cluster at the bottom of the layout.

I used the large rose from the Curious set with some water colors in pinks and gold.  To make the flowers have a little depth I decided to mix them in with mulberry flowers, colored to match.   I also used clear gold glitter nail polish in the centers of the stamped images to give them a little texture.  

The Doilies were stamped with black ink onto a scrap of  paper from the collection, and I trimmed around them to make them look like border.  For a little added shimmer I dripped Gold Ink and the Tim Holtz bronze metallic distress paint all over the layout near the photo cluster. I love how it looks like dripping honey.  The camera really doesn't do justice to the shimmer on this layout. 

Thanks for stopping in today, please don't forget to subscribe.  If you like what you see here, please visit my blog at  for more great projects! 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com 

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Football Layout by Tonya Gibbs

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From the first of August until sometime mid December my feet are planted in the grass of one football field after antoher 3 - 4 times a week.  I walk the field taking photos of children between the ages of 6 - 18, and I LOVE IT! This year my Nephew, Cooper, played his first down of tackle football the age of six, and you bet, Aunt Tonya was right there walking the field. 

Photos of my Nephew, Cooper, during his first football game.  Photos by Tonya A. Gibbs.

Today,  I want to give you five prompts for creating a layout. Hopefully these prompts will give you a place to start next time Mojo goes on vacation.  For today's layout, I'm going to use the photos from the above mentioned photo shoot.

Prompt 1 - Select papers that do not fit the theme or color pallet of your photos. 

My photos are clearly football themed, and predominately red, white, and blue. Themed papers are obvious selections, and I'm looking for unexpected. I don't need a football sticker to know this is a football layout. Also, if I chose the colors in the photo then my photos would compete with my background. Since I want the photos to pop, I've selected a neutral color palett of black, taupe, and gold. These colors are neutral which means they go with ANYTHING ANYWHERE!

Teresa Collins Memorabilia Line released summer 2013

Teresa Collins' Memorabilia line was perfect. The colors are neutral and the theme is centered around a family story, rather than a specific event.  The black chalkboard papers give great contrast against my bright sunny day photos.  If your photos are dark - you may want to consider lighter colors for your background.

Prompt 2  - Place Embellishment clusters directly on your photos. 

 

 

This technique will help to anchor the photo to the page, and also give it depth and interest.   This is  a great technique for photos that have a lot of negative space or distracting elements in the background.  

Prompt 3 -  Layer Sequins 

Sequins have become a super trendy embellishment.  I'm noticing that some are metallic and some are flat, they come in different shapes, sizes, and colors.  The sequins in this collection are rather large, and I simply added a wood veneer star from Studio Calico to the centers. Love how these made a cute embellishment, without taking away from my photos.

Technique Tip: Hot glue will melt most sequins.  This is how I placed mine...I placed the glue on the layout in a dot formation. Let it cool for a second until it is more than 50% solid, then add gently place the sequin ontop of the glue without pressing it too hard.  This makes the hot glue more like a pop dot and elevates the sequin off the page. 

Prompt 4 - Use Clear Glitter Nail Polish 

My wood veneers needed a little pop, but I wanted them to stay neutral.  So I reached for clear  gold glitter nail polish and painted them.  When selecting my nail polish - I go for the cheapest with the chunky glitter pieces.  This will give you a nice bokeh look when applied.  You may need several coats to achieve the look you're after, but I love the effect! 

Prompt 5 - Use Ribbon in an unusual way

The ribbon on my page is the only thing that has color found in the photos.  I did this so that your eye finds a base, or weight to the bottom of the photos.  I love how it is just waving across the layout.  You expect to see ribbon as banners, or tied neatly across an element, but squishing it up gives it a fresh look and provides movement and depth. 


and ...drum roll please ...  this brings me to my completed layout.

I know masculine layouts can be challenging.  So, I hope you have been inspired next time Mojo goes away on vacation. 


Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya A. Gibbs
http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Resources:

Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - 6x6 Paper Pad
Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - 12x12 Double Sided Paper - Chalkboard
Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - 12x12 Die Cut Paper
Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - 12x12 Cardstock Stickers
Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - Border Strips with Glitter Accents
Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - Chipboard Buttons
Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - Decorative Brads
Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - Envelopes
Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - Sequins
Studio Calico - Classic Calico Vol. 2 - Wood Veneer Shapes - Tiny Stars
Studio Calico - Yearbook Collection - Wood Veneer Pieces - Speech Bubbles

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First Birthday Layout - Tonya Gibbs

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I'm loving the chalk board trend in scrapbooking papers these days.  But I think my favorite one from summer CHA was the Teresa Collins Designs Memorabilia line.  I had to have it all the second that I saw it!  I love that the secondary colors are yellows, and aquas, the embellies are filled with awesome typography, and I'm totally in love with all those flags! 

Today I wanted to share with you a layout that created of my nephew Gage's first birthday party with this collection.

 

 

 

 

Here is a process video showing how I made the layout.

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya A. Gibbs

 

Resources for this layout:

• Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Snippets
• Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Recorded
• Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - 6 x 6 Paper Pad
• Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - 12 x 12 Die Cut Paper
• Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - Envelopes
• Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - Layered Stickers
• Teresa Collins - Memorabilia Collection - Sequins
• Prima - Ingvild Bolme - Chalk Fluid Edger - Pastel Blue
• Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Alterations Collection - Die Cutting Template - Filmstrip Frames
• Gold Glitter
• Studio Calico - Wood Veneers - Heart & Arrows
• Jenni Bowlin Studio - Fiskars - Squeeze Punch - Large - Blue Ribbon
• My Favorite Things Stamps - Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon

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Persimmon Layout - Grandson

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Fall is probably my favorite season, we are coming off the hot days of summer, and the air starts to turn crisp and cool. The kids going back to school are full of excitement. Rich vibrant color pallets are everywhere. Even the sunrises have more drama.  All of these are great, but the best of all...it is FOOTBALL season! 

 

My son, Brighton, has played football since he was 7 years old. This year starts his second year at Varsity.  I'm going to miss those Friday night lights soon!  Every football game, my entire family rally at the game to cheer Brighton and his team mates to victory.  But the part that really just steals my heart is after the game, when everyone approaches the field. MY SON - always takes a moment to kiss and hug on his grandmothers!  ALWAYS without fail - in front of all of his friends.  Now trust me when I tell you that he does not smell like fresh linen or even roses, but it doesn't matter!  There is NOTHING better than a victorious SWEATY HUG.  I've never turned one down, and I never will!   

 

 

These moments happen fast and we often take them for granted. However, lately I've been reminded rather abruptly at how fast life moves, and those small moments can never be captured once missed. These women are the backbone of our families.  They are ALWAYS there and I mean ALWAYS! I love them both dearly, and to see that public display of affection from my child extended to his grandmothers - well I don't have to tell you about the tears that are rolling down my face, just typing this!  

 

 

 

The photo above is my Mother, Nama and the photo below is my Mother In-law, Nannie.  I have very few photos of these women less of my mother than Nannie, because she hates having her picture taken.   I uploaded these photos to Instagram and printed them from the gallery prints on Facebook.  So I decided to make them "insta" frames on my layout. 

 

 

 

 

For the layout, I wanted to use up the scraps of papers laying on my desk - reminants from last Monday's Ustream.  As you can see nothing on the layout is larger than 3x3. Most of these pieces many  would have tossed.   An interesting way to use up those tiny scraps is through your punches, die cuts, and electronic cutters.  Even the less than perfect punched pieces get used!  Layers are the perfect way to hide those imperfections, and when pooled together, the smaller pieces really make an impact.

 

 

 

 

Basic Grey's persimmon line really helps me capture the essence of fall! I love how the elements are bright colored and gender neutral.  I also love how Cosmo Cricket's new Glitter Adhesive sheets add a little sparkle without a mess!

 

I have recorded a process video showing step by step how this layout came together.

 

 

Thank you for stopping in today. I want to leave you with one bit of advice. Remember that you can never have too many photos-  Good lighting, raining day, doesn't matter - SNAP THE PHOTO!  You can never have too many, and 20 years ago we will look back at the fun surrounding that moment and not be so critical of the quality of the picture.

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

 

Resources:

 

From Flamingoscraps.com

• BasicGrey - Persimmon - 6 x 6 Paper Pad
• BasicGrey - Persimmon - Die Cut Cardstock and Transparency Pieces
• Cosmo Cricket - Glitter Adhesive Sheets - Crystal Lake
• Jenni Bowlin Studio - Feathers - Vellum
• ColorBox - Surfacez - Multi-Surface Inkpads - Dolphin
• Prima Marketing Inc., Chalk Ink - Farmer's Jeans

Other:

• American Crafts - Ribbon Value Pack - Jute - 24 Spool
• Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Visual Artistry CITY CENTRAL (Ticket)
• Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Seamless Experience (Stitch)
• Advantus - Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Tiny Attacher
• Ranger - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
• EK Success - Paper Shapers - Slim Profile - Edger Punch - Zig Zag Chain
• EK Success - Paper Shapers - Nesting Punch - Scallop Circle 1 1-2"
• Fiskars - Limited Edition - Squeeze Punch - Large - Leaf it to Me, CLEARANCE
• Sizzix - Originals Die - Jewelry - Die Cutting Template - Large - Hearts, Primitive 3
• Heidi Swapp - Stencil - Honeycomb 6x6
• My Favorite Things Stamps - Dizzy Doily Die
• Kraft Cardstock
• Hymnal Pages
• Buttons
• Pale Blue Cardstock
• Lindy's Stamp Gang - Starburst Color Shot - 2 Ounce Jar - Glory of the Seas Gold
• Faber-Castell - Mix and Match Collection - Gesso 
• Liquitex - Yellow Oxide Ink



 

 

 

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Digital Lesson 5 - Mix & Match to create Hybrid Layouts

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As I continue my digital series, I wanted to share with you how traditional scrapbooking supplies and digital files can compliment each other to create gorgeous layouts.  My niece Emily is the subject of today's project.   I created a hybrid layout using Marion's new Printed Paper Collection Nirvana - hitting retail stores in just a few weeks, and her digital line Scarlet. 

Most companies now offer digital products that compliment their printed pieces. If you stick with the same artist or brand, you will find that different collections compliment each other.

I've been creating lots of products over at the Design Team blog for the past few months with the Nirvana line, and scraps are starting to pile up.  So last weekend, I made this beautiful tag using Tim Holtz' large tag as my base. By itself - the tag is just gorgeous!  But notice that Notecard dead center looks a little empty? Well....

It was designed to be an embellishment on a layout.  A place to house all of my "layers" as well as my Journaling.

Here was my problem.  I love the Nirvana line and it would have been awesome to use for the layout too, but I had a limited supply.   Since I only had protypes of the Nirvana line, I reached into my "digi" stash designed by Marion Smith and found that her digital line Scarlet was the perfect marriage.

I also decided to use Marion's Rolled Roses. Again these roses have designs that are neutral and nicely compliment both lines.

 

I love that I was able to use my scraps to create the tag. Even better that the tag adds layers of goodness, journaling and titles to my sweet Emily Layout.

How do you use your digi/printables to compliment your paper craft projects?  I would love to see some of your designs, please share them with me in the Artsy Addicts Facebook group - make sure you tag me.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

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Digital Printing - Lesson 4 Phone Photos

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One of the most common tools for taking photos these days is the "smart phone".  Phone manufacturers have started placing the camera feature as one of the highest selling features.  There is one on the market now that has a 41 megapixel capture. OH MY! Translation - that is better than most cameras on the market today!

So how does this make your scrapbooking digital?  Well, with the introduction of the smart phone, came apps.  I know I spend a lot of time in apps like Instagram, Pixlr, PicsArt, PSTouch, and now for the iPhone users you have Rhonna Farrer's new photo editing app.  All of these apps give you the ability to add cool filters like lighting effects, boken lights, sun rays, text, and frames right to the photo. I spend hours sometimes playing with those filters. It's like video games for adults!  Well, before the phone apps were popular we used to do those same things in photo editors and call the photos "hybrid".  These things make your photos more interesting, or at least help cover up really bad photos!

Today,  I want to share a layout that uses some of these photos, right from my Instagram account.

This layout is dedicated to the awesome friends I've made through YouTube and Facebook.  These women have really captured my heart over the past few years, and it felt so awesome to meet them face to face.

 

My photos are printed 2 inches by 2 inches, and when I cropped them, I made them look like little Polaroid shots.  They are ADORABLE.  Each photo is sporting a different photo effect  courtesy of the above mentioned apps.  Oh best part - you don't have to be a professional photographer for swanky photos anymore - the apps do it for you!

In the past year, I've found that my phone really captures my day to day activities more than my camera. Why? Probably because it is always in my hand, and the ability to share is easier.
Printing my Instagrams for my scrapbooking projects is easy. My printer has a wireless feature, and I think there is an app for that too! A lot of online photo processing places now have apps for loading your instagrams and printing them as well. Project life and 365 Photo projects are common ways these have found their way into the paper crafting world. I'm not only taking more photos, but I'm sharing way more photos than I did two years ago thanks to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Path, and Pinterest.

How are you using your phone in your scrapbooking work flow?  I would love to hear about it, please share a project with me in the Artsy Addicts group on Facebook. Make sure you Tag me in the photo!

Thanks,
Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Resources:

• Recollections - Decorative Tape - Yellow flowers, Blue Flowers
• Bella Blvd - Decorative Tape - Cotton Candy Chevron
• Canvas Corp - Pink and Ivory Collection - 12 x 12 Paper - Ribbon Stripe
• Canvas Corp - White & Kraft Collection - 12 x 12 Paper - Chevron
• Canvas Corp - Black & Kraft Collection    12 x 12 Paper - Stamped Alpha
• Canvas Corp - Green and Ivory Collection - 12 x 12 Paper - Dot Reverse
• Canvas Corp - Brights Collection - 12 x 12 Paper - Yellow and White Big Stripe
• Canvas Corp - Mini Clothespins - Raspberry
• Copic - Sketch Marker - B00
• Staedtler - 102 Stencil
• Prima  - Chalk - Old Rose
• Advantus - Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Tiny Attacher with 100 Tiny Staples
• EK Success  - Border Punch - Notebook
• FabScraps - Pearls - Bling - White
• My Mind's Eye - Sky's the Limit Collection - Decorative Tape
• Faber-Castell - Mix and Match Collection - Color Gelatos - Yellow, Blue, Pink
• Silhouette Cameo - Electronic Cutting System
• American Crafts - Studio Calico - Wood Veneer Pieces - Speech Bubbles
• American Crafts - Studio Calico -  Wood Veneer Pieces - Cameras
• Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Collection - Bigz Die - Die Cutting Template - Picture Wheel
• Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist Spray - Maya Blue
• Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist Spray - Cherub Pink

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Scarlet Layout

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I'm having so much fun playing around with Marion's Scarlet collection. I've made three very different layouts now.   I'm well on my way to getting the photo book printed by Christmas!

 

A few days ago I featured this layout on the Marion Smith Design Team blog. If you are not a subbie there, please go over and take a look.  There will be two posts a day there including weekends!

A few months ago my daughter Brittany came home with this adorable haircut, and we just had to do an impromptu photo shoot on our front porch.  You can tell from the photos, Brittany has a fun personality and I really wanted that to show in the layout.  So I made sure the photo frames were trendy and fun.  The slight tilt and different sizes make them fun and whimsical.


For this layout I used the following patterns from the Scarlet collection to create the layers

Chalkboards are so popular right now, and I was glad that Marion provided one for journaling in the collection.  I used the chalkboard to emphaise my title.  Since my husband nicknamed Brittany Sunshine when she was born, I felt it was a great title for the page.  I wanted a few more details on the layout like "her name and the date of the photos" so I used the space on the photo frames for these minor details. 

I love how versital the patterns are in this collection.   This photo book is going to be stunning when it is finished.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

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Soar Layout

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Hi everyone.  Today I wanted to show you a layout that I created with the May Artsy Addicts Kit  featuring MME - Find Your Wings & Fly by Rhonna Farrer.

 

 

 

The kits are a monthly subscription for around $40. For more information about the kits and to subscribe please visit: http://www.marionsmithdesigns.com/kit-club.html

 

At the end of  Addie's Birthday party last year she picked up this stack of helium balloons and starting spinning around in a circle.  The photo gives such a good glimpse into her whimsical free spirited approach to life.  I've been holding this photo for a while in hopes of the perfect paper to tell the story. Since this collection has a lot of  hot air balloons, soft pastel colors and girly girl images, I thought it would be perfect.

 

 

 

 

The layered look printed on one of the papers, allowed me to give the feel of lots of small layers with little effort and no bulk.  I continued the look by layering a few of the pages from the 6x6 pad to form a clustered frame around the photograph. I left the border that has the hole for the paper pad on the paper and distressed it. This technique allowed me to build on the other office supply themes found in the paper.

The arrows were cut from my Silhouette Cameo, and the cut file can be purchased from the Silhouette store. I used both the positive and the negative of the cut on the layout.   The arrows help to give direction and movement to the embellishments.  

I added a little of the washi tape and half a doily to soften up the harsh overlapping lines from the paper.  The Hot Air balloon and Soar Title were the 3D stickers from the collection and offer great dimension to the layout.  To hide a white vase in the background of the photograph, I used one of the brad embellishments next to the title.

I love the new trend of office supplies on layouts.  So I bought a package of reinforced holes and used my Prima Chalk Inks in pastel green to make them match my layout. I also included a small shipping tag.  To give a more organic whimsical look to the layout I sewed some of the elements down and left the strings hanging from the edges, and let the twine free fall around the photo at a diagonal.

 

**DESIGN TIP  I used the negative from a notebook paper punch scrap as one of my layers too.  When punching out borders, or cuts from diecuts, pay attention to the negatives, you may find a hidden treasure.

 

I love all the small details that make up this layout. It was a lot of fun challenging myself to use 6x6 papers to create a 12x12 layout. I would love to see what you guys are doing with your Artsy Addict Kits.  I challenge you to stop hoarding these beautiful papers, and post a project with them on the Artsy Addicts Facebook Wall.  

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

 

 

Resources:

• My Mind's Eye - Rhonna Farrer  Find Your Wings & Fly:  6x6 paper, brads, Alpha Stickers, 3D Stickers, Washi Tape
• Prima Chalk Ink
• Recollections - Washi Tape
• Paper Source - Flat Back Pearls
• Prima Fluid Chalk Ink - Pastel Green
• EK Success - Notebook Paper Border Punch
• Paper Doily
• Studio Calico - Speech Bubble Wood Veneer
• Twinnery - Pink Twine
• Silhouette - Arrow die cuts
 



 

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Multiple Looks - One Sketch

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During my last Ustream on June 3 (view it here) we created a layout using this sketch from Flamingo Scraps Designer,  Melissa Williams.

 

 

 

 

We took the sketch and made it masculine with the Heidi Swapp No limits and Vintage Chic collections, and Pink Paislee's Mistables.   Loved the look and texture of this multi photo layout, that celebrates my son's passion for football. 

 

Today I would like to share with you a layout that uses the same sketch in its feminine spirit using the Pink Paislee Hope Chest Collection. 

 

 

In this version I used gesso, masks, and sprays to soften the bold pattern of the paper and give the layout more texture.  I also adhered strips of linen and pieces of hymnal pages to the page for depth and added interest.

 

 

Layers of Maya Road and Webster's pages trims soften the page and give a pop of color that draws your eye to the photograph.   Additional elements were die cut from scraps of the paper collection to create layers around the photos.  The title was cut using the Silhouette Cameo. 

 

 

 

 

I love that both of these layouts look so different, but were based on the same sketch.   Have you created a layout using this sketch?  If so, please share it with me on the Flamingo Scrap's Facebook page.

 

Our next Ustream will be broadcast on July 1 at 8:30 est. We will be celebrating Christmas in July. I figured if I started making Christmas ornaments in July I may have them ready for Christmas (HAAA).  Hope to see you there!

 

Supplies for both layouts can be found at: Flamingscraps.com. 

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Masculine Layout - Friday Night Lights

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Thank you to everyone who came to the live Ustream last night.  We had a great time creating this masculine layout of my son and husband.

 

 

The layout was based on a sketch by Flaming Scraps Design Team Member Melissa Williams. We took the feminine layout and grunged it up for a masculine layout.

 

 

 

I used the Heidi Swapp No Limits line (which is themed more at travel) and used it for a sports themed layout.  I love the unexpected, but I really love using things that are not as they were intended.  The splatters of Tinsel colorshine remind me a lot of bokken lights, and I think they really add to the title of Friday Night Lights.  The title seems a little lost on the layout because of the Shine from the flash - but it really does stand out in the original.

 

Another thing we explored was using the negatives from your die cuts and punches. We used the negative of an arrow strip and also the confetti stars were punched from a Martha Stewart border punch.  These offer interesting embellishments to the layout with no added expense. 

 

Glitter was added to the Gesso and Glue & Seal (You could use matt medium instead), to give the gesso a little sparkle and texture. 

 

 

In this class I gave you 10 promps for making trendy layouts for scrapbooks, project life, and mini albums.

Here are the 10 promps:

1. Grunge it up (tear, distress edges, uses stencils, gesso)
2. Metal (Use staples, pins, paper clips)
3. Use Negative spaces from dies and punches
4. Use Glitter (Gasp I know I know you guys are in shock because I hate glitter), but we used it in the Gesso for texture!  But glittered titles are very popular.
5. Use Vellum or Transparent pieces
6. Sew  *I used Metallic Silver thread and love it! 
7. Use Sequins - this is a super popular trend right now.
8. Drip shimmer sprays
9. Stars - Stars are very popular right now especially for confetti.
10. Metallic Embellishments - Gold and Silver are HOT right now especially for titles, and frames.

Product lines:
Heidi Swapp - No Limits (paper)
Heidi Swapp - Vintage Chic (paper)
Heidi Swapp - Color Magic Tags, Banners, and Chipboard
Heidi Swapp - Color Shine  - Tinsel and Teal
Heidi Swapp  - Fabric Banner
Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist - Hula Hoop
Cosmo Cricket - Photo Frames
Silhouette Cameo -  Dies & Titles
Liquitex Surface Prep Gesso
Glitter
Prima - Donna Downey Stencil Dots
Sequins
Tim Holtz - Tiny Attacher
Ranger -  Archival Ink  Red
Star Vellum
Martha Stewart Star Border Punch.

For those who missed the live show - you can watch the recording on here.

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