SEI

Another bit of fun - SEI Wintersong... I know, its the spring but wasn't allowed to show these off until now. I apologize if you've seen these posted on the forums and blogs - simply forgot to update my own blog!!

Based on one of Beggahuna's sketches - such a talent that lady!

My little peanuts fast asleep in the stroller~

Some of this paper was just amazing - can you see the textured velvet!?

This is totally NOT my regular style, but it just worked for these photos and this paper.

Holy layers!!


You've already seen this layout in a previous post - but here are the close ups as well.

Some handmade roses - love these babies. I know many of you have asked how to make these and if I have time, I will definately get a tutorial posted for you - they are super easy, even moreso if you have a 6 petal flower punch...

A Little (LOT of) Jenni Bowlin While I'm Waiting

Hi All - I'm anxiously awaiting for my May Kit to arrive from Scrapbook Star - think BOLD AND BRIGHT colours! And my new shipment from Petaloo should be on my doorstep any day now - think glittery and fun! Can't WAIT!

In the meantime I thought I'd share with you a few layouts that I completed quite awhile back but am not sure I shared on my blog (forgive me if you've seen these posted elsewhere).

Jenni Bowlin - bless your soul. Just totally fell in love with that Red/Black Vintage line!

Lots of big patterns here and I decided to mount it all on some kraft coloured cardstock and then fussy cut out the florals. I then mounted the entire project on kraft cardstock as the background piece.



Lots of fussy cutting here - I outlined everything in black so it would stand out a little better.

Fell in love with this photo of my dd in her raincoat. Lots of stuff going on in this project, but I think everything still ties in well without any one piece overpowering another. Balance is definately key when you have bold colours and bold patterns.

Some more fussy cutting and a little glossy accents to help the branches stand out a little better.

Of course the flowers are Petaloo - Color Me Crazy collection which I inked to match the deep reds in the patterned paper. Added a little of my own bling, some doodling and voila!





I tried to keep everything dainty and delicate with this layout. All the little touches here and there make a big difference overall.

You've seen this posted before - here are the close ups as well!

LOVE fussy cutting! A little bling, some calendar cards and you're good to go!

The most perfect, delicate, felt butterflies around!

Wasn't sure if adding black to these papers would work, but by tying in a black title and metal frame, I think it balances out okay in the end??

Some glimmer mist to complete the slightly grungy edge.

You can see the dimension on the frame now - is super heavy actually - looks a lot better in real life!

Here are the 'blue' butterflies that I inked and coated in glitter glue.

Loved

Here's a photo of my mom and dd on Easter Day. Such a happy little peanut! I was inspired by a new forum called The Color Room while completing this layout. The talent on their DT is just crazy and the amaount of inspiration in the gallery is insane - I couldn't resist. They provide a palette of colours and an optional sketch to inspire your project. The first palette was soft and gentle including white, pale yellow, pink and turquoise.

There's those gorgeous doilies again... love them so much - I actually painted this one white (it had faded).



The flowers are by Petaloo. For this project I used:

Tiffany's Treasures Jewel Centres (Topaz Gold)
Mulberry Street Value Bag (Assorted Earthtones)
Mulberry Street Mini Magnolias (Fuschsia)
Mulberry Street Mini Magnolias (Soft Yellow)
Color Me Crazy Wild Roses - Mulberry Street (White)

I cut out a bunch of flowers from an old K & Co paper pad - love mixing paper flowers with textured ones to bring a different sort of dimension to the layout.

TFL!!