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.

SUPPLY LIST

• 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

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

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.

SUPPLY LIST

• Paper:  K & Company - Best of Brenda Walton; scrap cardstock from my stash;  file folder scraps
• Ink:  Tea Dye Distress Ink
• Nail Polish:  L.A. Colors Color Craze
• Ribbon:  scraps from my stash
• Tools: Tim Holtz Distress Tool; Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper - Angle; Glue gun - Surebond Glue Stick-Gold
• 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

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 

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.
• Mist: Smooch Spritz - Cherry Ice
• Glitter: Stickles - Silver
• Ink: Distress Stain -Barn Door & Dusty Concord; Hampton Art Pigment Ink - Lilac; Distress Ink - Dusty Concord; Embossing ink - Ranger 
• Dies: Tim Holtz - On The Edge - Scallops
• Cricut: Title - PC Font
• Pens:  Generic child's brush marker - Green; Sakura - Pigma Micron .05 - Black
• Ribbon: Nicole Designer Ribbon- Purple
• Embossing Powder: Ranger Clear Fine
• 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
• Dies: Sizzix Bigz Die = Ornate Plate
• Cricut Cartridges: Elegant Edges; Title - PC Font
• Embossing folders:  Darice Embossing Folder - Swirls; Fiskar's Texture Plate - wood grain
• Ink:  Prima Chalk Ink - Old Road & Black Coal
• Pens: Pumice Stone Distress Marker
• 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

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.