Isn't this a gorgeous colour combo?! I got so excited for this one this week, because I had the PERFECT photo for it & found the perfect sketch to match!
Colour Combos Galore projects are due in every Wednesday - nice & easy to remember - but the earlier you get yours in the better as there is a great community there & you'll get lots of visits!
Stuck? Sketches! is a new one to me but I loved the look of this sketch with the giant photo - as often I like to showcase a really nice shot.
Not a lot to say about this one because it's so simple! Luckily I had some really old My Mind's Eye paper that was the perfect colour match (Colour challenges are a great way to use up your older stash...)
Used my Martha Stewart punches here - have never used this butterfly punch before because it is "the wrong way round" in my opinion! I usually punch underneath the photo, not above it - and then the butterflies would be upside down?!? Yes I know I could just cut a strip & turn it around...
Hand-journaled again as this is the only place it would fit & strip journaling would have looked too bitty...ooooh for a large scale printer...one day...
Made that little organza flower out of the same ribbon I have used along the width of the layout. I placed the printed strip on top of the sheer ribbon so as to hide the double-sided tape.
Supplies:-
Backing paper - My Mind's Eye - Signature Suite - 'Naturally You' - Scroll/Buttercream
Pink Paper - Prima - Paradise City Collection
Cream grid paper - Prima - My Mommy & me
Printed strip - American Crafts Classic Collection (Studio Calico Feb 2011)
Pink Thickers (Subway)- American Crafts (Studio Calico Feb 2011)
Butterfly punch plus other border punch - both Martha Stewart
Organza Ribbon - Studio Calico Feb 2011 Candy Shoppe Kit.
Yellow Butterfly - Jenni Bowlin
Bling - My Mind's Eye - Fine & Dandy (Studio Calico Feb 2011)
Glass brads - Creative Imaginations
Both badges - American Crafts Dear Lizzy collection
Flower - Sassafras Lass (Studio Calico Feb 2011)
Inks - Colourbox (Yellow Cadmium & Chestnut Roan)
Thanks for looking & to those who regularly pop in & leave me kind comments - I <3 you!
16 comments:
Awww...... your little pony is oh so sweet, especially on this beautiful layout mom made just for her, lovely work!
Wow - I love your use of that one large beautiful photo!!!! Very sweet and feminine lo...
Thanks girls! Sorry the post wasn't finished when you looked - I had to publish it at 11.59p.m then retrieve it to finish it off because I wanted it to reflect with today's date :)
wow oh wow !!!!!!!! this is so spectacular helen ..those colours would not have been easy and you have nailed it so perfectly .... a wowzer and a winner for sure .. love it love it love it .. hugz xoxo
I adore this page, Helen! That giant photo taking center stage makes for a spectacular design, and the colors couldn't be more perfect! Definitely a fave of mine!
You amaze me how you manage to work with these combos. I look at them and think, no way!
PS what's a palamino pony?
I was waiting for that question :) my DD had no idea either until I googled it for her (just type "palamino pony" into google images) & you'll see that her colouring is just like one! She has dark skin - golden - and fair hair - just like those beautiful little horses - and you can actually see in that photo that her hair is constantly growing from her browline in little pale golden tufts - still - at 10! When I was young I lived on a farm & always had my own horse so I was pony obsessed & had a book with pictures of all the different types - that's how I know about the Palamino!
Beautiful Helen!!! Love the big photo of your Gorgeous girl!! I love this palette!! Beautiful work!! A big Hug!!
Wow Helen!! I love every photo that you captured!! You certainly have excellent photography skill!! I find the color combo quite tough but you did it!! This is really a beautiful page!! :)))
I know what you mean about the butterfly punch.
I have tended to use it vertically instead.
Lovely LO, great large photo.
Hi Helen... how fantastic that we now get to know each other even better at Once Upon A Sketch!!! :)
Looooove your take on the Color Combo... Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I have a LO done to post for this as well.. was going to be today's post but is now for tomorrow... lol... had to post about Once Upon A Sketch... :)
Lou xx
This is so pretty. I love using big photos on a LO - they look so divine.
Am just loving those pink dotty thickers - think it's time i did some shopping :)
Hi Helen ,...Already told you I love this!
So cool that we will be seing more of eachother...LOL!....
Hey Helen. I am LOVING your blog, it is absolutely fabulous. I want to try and become a Follower, but there is no link in the side-bar. Have a lovely week further!
This layout is just so FINE!! You are awesome with colors!! How I wish to try on big photos someday :) You rock it!
I love the simplicity of this layout...gorgeous way to showcase your pretty daughter.
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