I consider this to be a very simple mixed media layout. I had the idea that I wanted to use up some of the embellishments in this Prima Seashore collection because I am coming to the end of my project. I didn't use a sketch for this layout. It just kind of came together when I decided to use the pieces from the collection. I did some stamping and used some spray ink for a quick and easy background. I used some stickers from the paper collection as embellishments and also created some embellishments by stamping and embossing. Hope you enjoy this process and are inspired. Thanks for visiting.
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Paper: Prima Seashore collection; cardstock from stash
Embellishments: cut-a-parts and stickers from paper collection
Stamps: Inkadinkado - Old coins; Crumpled Edge Border stamp - Mgft. unknown; Hot Off The Press - Delicate Patterns - Dictionary
It's been a while since I posted this video on YouTube. I have been really busy lately. I love the colors in this layout. I love blue and especially teal. I also just love how this layout turned out. I had so much fun with the materials that I used on this page. I worked from a template and you know that I usually don't stick strictly to a sketch when I use one. However, with this layout I really stuck with the template for the most part. I use some modeling paste with a stencil and some spray ink. I color some trim and die cut some tags. Lots of pearls add a really nice finish. The part that I am really happy with is the way that I used the silver jump rings to attach the gauze paper tags to the lace trim. I hope you are inspired by this layout and enjoy the process. Thanks for visiting.
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Paper: Prima Marketing - Sea Shore Collection; DCWV-Bright Metallic stack; DCWV - Gauze Paper stack; Doily from stash
Dies: Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Tiny Tabs & Tags
Stencil: Moments - Laser cut - Stencil - classics
Trim: Sewing Notions - white lace trim
Findings: Silver jump rings - from stash
Molding Paste - Liquitex
Ink: Smooch Spritz - River Mossy; Rub N Bubb - Gold
This was one of those layouts where I started out with a vision that didn't quite make it as I imagined it to be. You know those layouts that just take on a life of their own as you create them. I started with an 8 X 11 layout sketch that I had planned to adapt to a 12 X 12 layout. The sketch showed lots of square mats of patterned paper and so I started by cutting out squares of different colored paper. However, it just looked too busy, especially after I was done with the background. As I started creating my background, I knew I wanted to use my new Lumiere paints but I wasn't really sure what I was going to paint. It just seemed like my brush wanted to paint squares of color and so that is what I did. Once I added the paint squares to the page, the square mats of paper no longer fit. So after settling on just a couple of mat layers for each picture, I also matted my photos with some black cardstock, which really allowed them to pop off the page. I cut up a cellophane bag that I got from a weekend crop that I attended recently and used that in my layers. I felt that the color of the circles fit with the scheme. I like to create my own embellishments from time to time and I got the idea to create some donuts with modeling paste. They came out okay, except that on a couple of them I made the holes too big. Oh well, I just tell myself they are just whimsical. Ha! I added some glitter and seed beads to my donuts (even thought the ones in the pics didn't have sprinkles) because it made them more interesting. I was real satisfied with this layout in the end. I like the Deco feel of the layout after I outlined the squares with black lines and did the random stamping of words around the page. I hope you enjoy watching this process. Thanks for stopping by.
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Paper: Prima Marketing - Seashore Collection; Cardstock - from my stash and my scraps
Mediums: Liquitex modeling paste; Glossy Accents; Martha Stewart glitter - crystal course; seed beads - from stash; Gesso - Bob Ross
This was an easy and fun layout. I love using red when I can. Red and gold go so well together that this was a no-brainer. I am really liking the Lumiere paints. I will probably buy more when I run out of these. Obviously, the theme in this layout is a play off the "got milk?" commercials. I tried to match the font as closely as possible, but I don't always have an eye for that sort of thing. James has a beer foam mustache in the main photo and it just reminded me of those commercials. He loves beer and if there's beer to be had, he'll find it. That is basically what my journaling says.
I use some alcohol inks and some script stamping on the background. I applied the alcohol using the usually method of a felt applicator attached to the blending tool and pouncing it on the paper. It came out more spotty than I had expected but I was okay with it. It reminded me of bubbles like you see in a glass of beer. The red loopy borders I cut with my Explore and I mimicked that loopy trend with the red memory wire that I curled up the page beside my photos. I included an ocean vibe on the page because this is for our 2014 Cruise album. The nautilus I made out of polymer clay using a silicon mold that I have. I believe the mold is a Wilton mold. I colored the nautilus using the same alcohol ink colors that I used for the background. I also added a couple puffy sticker fish.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the layout!
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Paper: Prima Seashore collection; Red cardstock - from stash
Ink: Ranger alcohol ink - Red Pepper, Mushroom, and Honeycomb; Prima Chalk Ink - Knotted Wood; Distress Ink - Vintage Photo; Distress Stain - Vintage Photo.
Embellishments: Polymer clay nautilus shell - made from Wilton silicone mold; K & Co. - Pillow stickers - Travel fish; Flowers - from my stash; Memory Thread - Color Infusion - Red; Washi Tape - from my stash - red; Photo corners - Metallic Blue - from my stash.
Layers: Prima Seashore collection paper pad - stickers and cut-aparts.
Cricut: Elegant Edges cartridge - used for borders; Cricut Stretch Font - used for title.
Paint: Lumiere - Sunset Gold; Americana - Spa Blue; Gel medium - Gloss - Liquitex.
This layout was done a while back, I am just getting caught up with my editing. I am now finally caught up and while I still have several videos to edit they are all videos that were done in the past couple of weeks and not months ago!
The photo in this layout is a pic of me as I was walking on the deck to return to our spot by the pool. James took several photos like this and they all just reminded me of those photos that the paparazzi take of celebrities (without the body of course). They kind of had a sinister vibe since I was unaware of it and my face always looked so serious. I could just hear the whir of the camera when I looked at these. Ha ha! As it happened there were a lot of photos on the camera that I found when I got back that the "paparazzi" took, if you get my meaning. Uggghh!
Anyway, I use some Distress Stain, Distress Ink, and alcohol ink to watercolor a background. Then some stamping with Distress Ink on top of that using the Tattered Angels and Prima stamp sets. I used some filmstrip washi tape that I had in my stash and also the tiny filmstrip stamp from one of the Prima sets. The idea of the page was to stay with the 'photo' theme, i.e. stamps representing travel, compass representing location, filmstrips representing photography, and nautical items to represent where I was. I had some polymer clay starfish that I had previously made with a Martha Stewart mold (I think) and I colored them with my accent color that I chose based on the color of my suit in the photo. I layered some netting and cut-aparts with my photo and finally I inserted some brads that coordinated with my starfish and brought the pops of accent color to an odd number (not counting the photo). I had some problems during the filming of this layout and at times I forgot to turn on my camera or I lost the footage. So, I could not find the footage of when I cut the shells from the Prima paper and enhanced them with Liquid Pearls, I do, however, show a closeup still at the end so that you can see what I did.
I hope you get some inspiration from this layout and/or just enjoy watching the process. Please feel free to follow my blog or subscribe to my You Tube channel. Constructive feedback and comments are always welcome! Thanks for visiting and watching!
SUPPLY LIST
Paper: Prima Seashore Collection; cardstock from stash; DCWV Corrugated Neutrals stack.
Washi Tape: from stash
Netting: Floral section of AC Moore
Ink: Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap; Liquid Pearls - White Opal and Bisque; Ranger Alcohol Ink - Salmon; Distress Stain - Pumice Stone; Prima Chalk Ink - Old Road.
Alphas: stickers fro Prima Seashore collection paper pad.
Embellishments: Vellum Frame - K & Co.- Tim Coffee; Brads - From stash; Polymer Clay Starfish - handmade with Martha Stewart mold; Paper shells - cut from paper collection.
Pens: Distress Markers - Frayed Burlap and Walnut Stain
Spray Ink: Smooch Spritz - Cherry Ice
Pigment Powder: Pearl Ex - Salmon Pink
Stamps: Prima - Seashore collection; Tattered Angels - Seaside
May 18, 2015
I've edited and uploaded another layout process video. This is another layout for our 2014 cruise. I have one more process video waiting to be edited, however, I will have at least five more pages to do before I complete my album.
I finished the last video in March and I haven't been in my scraproom for months. I will also be doing that paper bag mini album that I talked about in my previous post and I have some other projects as well. So when I finally get back in there, I will have a lot going on.
We just returned from our 2015 cruise and I am not sure yet if I will be doing any layouts from that cruise, but if I do, it won't be for a while.
In this layout, I used some chalk and stencils to do my background. It turned out to be a really soft background and I love it. I had a time with the layering on this page, but in the end it all came together. I hope you enjoy watching this process and get some inspiration for your own projects.
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Paper: Prima Marketing - Seashore collection; Cardstock - from stash; DCWV - The Woven Paper Stack; Patterned paper - from stash
I've finally edited and uploaded another layout for our 2014 cruise. I haven't been in my scraproom in weeks and I'm slowly getting through the vids that I have for editing. I hope to get back to my room soon. We will be on vacation soon and them when things settle down after that, I should be able to get back to it. I've recently purchased some new mixed media supplies that I'm looking forward to trying out.
I've got several more pages for our 2014 cruise and I also will be starting on the paper bag mini album series that I spoke about before. I have already decided on the basic design for the album. This will be the first album that I do on camera! It should be interesting! I can't wait. I'm itching to make another mini.
Below is the link to my most recent video. There is a lot of contrast in this layout. It was unintentional, but it has a rather graphic feel to me. I made my own embellishments with stamps and watercolors. I was pretty satisfied with the results and it really didn't take me that long to complete.
I hope you enjoy the process and don't forget that I've included the supply list below.
Please feel free to ask me any questions or leave a comment. Thanks for watching!
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Sketch: I got the sketch off Pinterest from blog.scrapfriends.com.au
Paper: Strathmore - 400 Series Watercolor paper; Prima Marketing Seashore collection; Cardstock - Blue - Darice (Minty Fresh) 8.5 X 11; Core'dinations smooth texture; various cardstock from my stash
Paint - Daler Rowney - Watercolor - SOP Green, coeruleum; LA Colors Color Craze - nail polish - Blue
Medium: Liquitex - Gloss Gel; Folk Art - Crackle Medium (didn't work on top of watercolor)
I've managed to edit and upload another layout. Honestly, I haven't been in my scraproom for a few weeks. I've been really busy and I hope to get back there soon. A break never hurts though, right? I've added another mixed media scrapbook layout process to my channel. In this layout I use some matte medium colored with Distress Ink, some misting and stamping in the background. I use some layering for my photos with foliage and stickers. I use paper and stickers from the Prima Seashore collection. This is a really embellished layout that was a lot of fun. I feel like it was really busy but that it came together nicely in the end. Please feel free to give me your feed-back. It's always appreciated. I know that I tend to over-do my mixed media (at least it feels that way) and I find it hard to stop when I know I should. Most of the time I end up satisfied with the results, but throughout the process I sometimes feel like I'm going too far.
I hope you enjoy this process. Thanks for watching!
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Paper: Prima - Seashore Collection; DCWV - Cardstock- double sided stack; Patterned paper from stash
Material: Fabric from Joann's - my stash; Thread from my stash
Embellishments: clay starfish - hand made by me; Pearl String - blue pearls - my stash; Silk Flowers - my stash; cut-outs; Stickers from Prima paper collection
Tools: sewing machine; 1/4" corner round - We R Memory Keepers
Adhesive: Aleene's - Quick Dry Tacky Glue; ATG; The Ultimate Crafter's Pick; Hot glue gun
This is my most recent mixed media layout. Again, another layout for our cruise. It's been a while since I've posted. I have more videos that I need to edit, I've just been busy. I hope to get caught up soon. I am almost done with my cruise album. I have decided to do a mini album of our hike that we took in St. Martin. I had so many photos from that excursion and it's been so long since I've done a mini, that I'm getting the itch. That will be coming up, I just can't say when.
This layout is full of shades of my favorite color! I love the fresh, calmness of this layout. I was not happy with the colored pencil shading that I did, but it was too late after I did it. I sill put this layout on the list of my all-time favorites. I hope you enjoy it as well!
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Paper: Prima - Seashore Collection; DCWV - Old World Stack 8X8; Specialty paper from my stash
Pencils: Prisma Color - Aquamarine, Mediterranean Blue, and White
Rub-ons: Basic Grey - Bling it ons
Stickers: Prima-Seashore colection
Pens: Distress Marker - Stormy Sky
Misc: Blue Crafter's Sand - Oriental Trading Co.; Sequins from my stash; Queen & Co. - Half back pearls; Queen & Co. Jellies - Light Blue and White; washi tape from my stash.
Feb 25, 2015
It's been so long since I've posted. I been busy the past couple of weeks. This layout is another installment to my cruise album. As I mentioned on my youtube post, I like the feel of this layout. The contrast between the light and dark tones. The dragonflies came out real cute too. Hope you enjoy watching this process. I really enjoyed making it.
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Paper: Prima Seashore Collection; DCWV- Cardstock from my stash
Cricut Cartridges: Ornamental Iron 2; Picturesque
Embellishments: Handmade clay pieces - Fern and leaf; Sequins - from my stash; Journal spot - Prima Seashore collection; Small letter stickers - Prima Seashore
Stamps: Hot Off The Press - Delicate Patterns
Paint: Americana - Primary Red, Hi-Lite Flesh; Folkart - Wicker White, Sunflower; Anita's - Cafe Au Lait
Adhesive: Crafters Choice - Ultimate; hot glue; Aleene's Tacky Glue
Feb 6, 2015
I really loved creating this layout. I brought in a little of the photo's background into the background of the layout. Using the pistachio shells for my flowers brought an organic feel to the page as well. I used a couple tiles that I made and decorated them with cut outs from the paper collection as well as stamps and ink. The blue seed beads were a nice finishing touch. Hope you enjoy watching this process.
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Paper: Prima Seashore Collection
Paint: Gelatos-Chocolate, Butterscotch, Cotton Candy, Blueberry; Plaid Gloss I/O-Goodnight Blue
Material: Trim-Hobby Lobby-Decorative Trim; Netting-Hobby Lobby-Birdcage Veil Trim
Embellishments: Stickopotamus-Stone Stickers-Journey; Upcycled Pistachio Shells; Polymer Clay tiles-handmade by me; Cut outs and journaling spot from paper collection; seed beads-blue-from stash
Ink: Stazon-Dove Grey, Saddle Brown, Azure Blue
Stamps: Hot Off The Press-Delicate Patterns; Cloud 9 Design-C9 Stamp 4X8 Flower 1; Inkadinkado-Old Coins
Cruicut: Title-PC Font-Egyptian710BT
Pen: Dark Blue-Sharpie Fine Pt.
Jan 25, 2015
Another mixed media layout! This layout was fun and I loved the colors. I use some metallic watercolors, stamping, and I also used some Liquid Pearls over a stencil. I was able to make use of the tropical flowers that I made in my Tropical Flower Tutorial Parts I and II.
Something that I would have done differently on this layout is that I would have taken my time with the stenciling because in some spots the Liquid Pearls seeped under the stencil. It's not that noticeable unless you really look closely, but it bothers me. LOL! The other thing is that I'm not sure that I really love the large flower. I think that a slightly smaller flower would have been better in that spot as well as a smaller journaling spot.
Otherwise, I love how the warm colors pop off the cool blues of the paper in this layout, yet the whole layout still gives off a very calm feeling. I hope you enjoy this video process and that it inspires you! Thanks for visiting.
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Paper: Prima - Seashore - "Under The Sea" A and B side; Cardstock from my stash
Embellishments: K & Co. - Vellum Frames - Tim Coffey Travel Frames; Prima - phrase ribbon and journaling spot - Cut from Seashore collection; Tropical flowers - hand made by me; Jute twine - DIY brand; Nicole Decorative Accent Shells
Paint: Metallic Watercolors - Yasutomo; Liquid Pearls - Ruby Red
Cricut Cartridge: Cardstock frames - Home Accents cartridge; Title - PC font - Frankoin Gothic Medium
Pens: Distress Marker - Frayed Burlap and Wild Honey
Inks: Distress Ink - Wild Honey and Brushed Corduroy
Stencil: DCWV - 12 X 12 Template Stencil (No name) The stencil has four 6X6 designs and I cut mine apart to make it easier to use.
Stamps: Tattered Angels - Seaside
Jan 18, 2015
This is a mixed media layout for pics from our 2014 cruise. I had a lot of fun and frustration with this layout but I learned a lot. Mainly, that I tend to over-do-it. :) That is something that I am working on. I use ink and mists and a stencil and a mask and some more ink. In the middle of the video, I come on and talk a little about how I feel about the layout and what I'm gonna do about it. The layout turns out fine though. However, I really think that it actually looks better in person. Hope you Enjoy!
Supply List
Paper: Prima Seashore Collection; Scraps from my stash; DCWV - The Burlap Stack
Mask: Pirate Ship - Cut with Cricut Explore - Wall Decor and More cartridge
Stencil: TCWS - Tile Texture
Paint: Smooch Spritz - Pink Sprinkles; Homemade - Precious Shell; Americana acrylic - Antique White; Folk Art acrylic - Licorice
Ink: Distress Ink-Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain; Colorbox - Chestnut Roan; Stazon - Timber Brown
Adhesive: Tombo - Mono; hot glue; Aleene's Tacky Glue; Crafter's Pick - The Ultimate; ATG
Fabric: Canvas from stash
Twine; Black from stash
Pens; Distress Marker - Black Soot; Spectrum Noir - EB8
Embellishments: Stickopotamus - Stone Stickers - Postage Stamps coins; Jolee's gold coins; Pink rhinestone hearts from stash
Alcohol Inks: Ranger - Hazelnut & Pitch Black
Cricut: Skull & Crossbones - Pirates & Mermaids cartridge; Title cut from PC Font - Engravers Old English Bold
Die Cuts: Sizzix - Botanical Florishes; Tim Holtz - Tattered Florals
Stamps: Prima - Script Item #545055; Hot Off The Press - Delicate Patterns
Jan 14, 2015
This is a really colorful page where I let the background paper stand on its own. I did create some tags using an old Hot Off The Press stencil and some patterned paper from the same stack as the background paper. I use some of my metallic watercolors to enhance the patterned paper on the tags. I also use my hot glue gun and some colored hot glue to create a title and some embellishments. After finishing the layout, the only thing that I would change is that I would move my photo further to the right of the page so that it is more centered on the page.
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Paper: K & Company - Best of Brenda Walton; scrap cardstock from my stash; file folder scraps
Cricut Explore: Title cut with Cricut Font - Holiday Cake
Adhesive: Forever In Time - 1/2" double sided tape; The Ultimate Crafter's Glue
Paint: US Art Quest Mica Color - Watercolor paint
Flowers: Silk flowers from my stash
Jan 11, 2015
Here is another layout video that I uploaded. I use several patterned papers on this layout that coordinate with my photo. In fact, I think they coordinate so much that I feel that this layout may have benefited better with a black and white photo. Hope you enjoy this process!
Supply List
Paper: DCWV - The Solstice Stack; K & Company - The Best of Brenda Walton; DCWV - Neutral Metallics cardstock stack; scraps from my stash
Embellishments: K & Company-Que Sera Sera adhesive borders; Oriental Trading - Family transparency frame; vintage buttons from my stash; Prism - ivory embroidery floss; generic sticky notes with black pattern from local $ store.
Paint: Plaid Folk Art - Wicker White, Linen, and Sunflower Yellow acrylic paint
Ink: Black Soot Distress Ink
Stamps: Studio G - Alphabet
Cricut Explore: Title cut from PC Font-Folio XBd BT
Adhesive: Forever In Time - 1/2 " Glue Pads; The Ultimate Crafter's Glue; ATG
Jan 3, 2015
Following are the two latest videos that I have uploaded on YouTube in the past couple of days. I am trying to get caught up with my backlog. I still have several more and I'm working on some mixed media layouts as I'm uploading.
The following video was fun for me because I got to use some flowery paper and some of my handmade flowers as well. I like the bright colors in this layout. I don't normally use real bright colors; I typically lean toward more neutral colors. The papers I used all came from the same paper stack so they easily coordinated even though they are all patterned. The yellow floral paper is glossy coated and the upper and lower border paper is glittered. The red patterned paper is plain. I'm looking forward to using these papers on future layouts.
Supply List
Paper: DCWV - Solstice Stack; Cardstock from my stash
Flowers: Handmade; Silk flowers and leaves - AC Moore Floral Dept.
Embellishments: Large Rhinestone - Horizon Jewelry Essentials Jewels; Joann's Scrapessential - Pastel Word Bubbles
The following video is another addition for the twin's album. I used my photo (as I usually do) for the inspiration for my color scheme. I really like the color combination that I ended up with. I'm not crazy about my title. I just couldn't come up with the words to express what I wanted to say for this layout so I ended up with something real generic. Oh well, I liked the way the page came out so it's not that big of a deal.
Supply List
Paper: My Mind's Eye - Bramble Rose paper stack; Cardstock - from my stash; Patterned Paper used on the tree - from my stash
Stencil: From my stash - circa 2000 BC (just kidding! LOL)
Adhesive: Forever In Time - 1/2" double sided adhesive tape; Aleen's Tacky Glue, ATG Tape Gun; Tombow Mono Multi glue
Embellishments: Brad - from my stash; Rub-on - Close To My Heart; Oriental Trading - Chipboard phrase - Fall; Queen & Co. - Enamel Dots - Green; Queen & Co. - Rhinestone - Grass Green
Jan 1, 2015
This is another layout that I've completed for the twin's scrapbook. I was unexpectedly pleased with the results of this process. I really like how the colors blended. I love brown and pink. Really, I love any color with brown. Haha! I like using transparencies on my layouts, but glare makes taking still photos difficult. I apologize now for any irritating glare (just like what you see below). In the sketch that I used for inspiration, the scrapper used flowers, I substituted with butterflies.
Supply List
Paper: cardstock from stash; scraps from my stash; Pink paper with flourish is from My Mind's Eye-Everyday Tango paper pad.
Transparency: Oriental Trading Co.- Family Transparencies
Punches: EK Success - Flower Burst and Scalloped Scallop; Martha Stewart - Floral Lace
Cricut cartridge: Butterfly Die Cut - Indie Art
Spritz: Homemade - 14 Carrot Gold and Golden Spice
Adhesive: Aleene's Tacky Glue, Forever In Time - Adhesive Gel Pads
Embellishments: K & Co. - Brenda Walton Mira Words & Phrases embossed stickers; String pearls - generic purchased from local big box
Flat back pearls: Forever in Time - Mint; Queen & Co. - Orchid & Sunflower Yellow
Brads & Picture Frame Holders - from my stash
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! This is a layout that I did a while ago and I lost the video footage. I found it in another folder (where I must have copied it). It was a real simple page. I did some stenciling with inks and painting with an acrylic wash. I hope you enjoy the process!
Supply List I don't really have a supply list for this layout. The paper is all by My Little Shoe Box. The flowers are handmade by me as well as the gold embellishment that I made with hot glue and a mold. The trim is from my stash and I don't recall who the manufacturer is. I cut the title on my Cricut but not certain which font I used.
