Here's my last layout for 'My Creative Scrapbook'
Kit Club using their June 2013 Limited Edition kit.
I was inspired to create this layout by a song I love,
that I have on my media player & listen to while I scrap.
It's 4 years old but has always been a favourite
(remember it from "Bend it Like Beckham?")
It has some very cool lyrics & I'm often inspired by music
& lyrics (and yes, I also love that movie - "Music & Lyrics" -
another huge fave!!) Anyway, I digress :)
I used the same Quatrefoil stencil as on the other layouts,
only this time I coloured it with my "Knotted Wood" chalk ink
from Ingvild Bolme for Prima, my black mist (Charcoal)
from Maya Road, my Heart punch from Martha Stewart,
computer journaling & Copper Viva Decor Pearl Pen.
When working with a kit I like to stick to similar
mediums & tools to keep things looking cohesive.
Lovely glitter alphas from Pink Paislee Luxe Collection.
I managed to get quite a lot onto this layout without it looking too busy or without any focal points, so I was pretty happy about that.
I could have just used one photo as they are both identical, but I actually quite like repeating the same photo on the same page!
I used the Prima packaging that came with the metal embellishments as the title made me smile (Vintage Trinkets!) & we are getting on a bit now...hehehe...
I used lots of die-cuts & stickers from the ephemera pack, which I often cut into smaller pieces so I can use them in several places (this also saves having to lift up pre-adhered photos to tuck things under as I just use my awl to lift up the edge & tuck the die-cuts in just a small amount).
I raised up the entire centre section of my layout using foam board, as it's acid free & easy to cut with my craft knife. It adds about .5cm which is just enough dimension without adding too much bulk.
Instead of straight-forward cutting throughout, I ribbon cut the "ruler" strip above, as well as tearing some pieces too. It's all about variation & adding lots of interesting touches & layers throughout.
It helps to have awesome stash to play with & you can't go wrong with My Creative Scrapbook, especially if you are an embellishment addict like me.
I've been a subscriber &/or Design Team member at more kit clubs than I can remember (probably about 10!) & I've never had enough embellishments!
My Creative Scrapbook kits are ultra-generous & come at the super-duper price of $28.99 per month for a 6 month sub.
It's a steal really, even if you DON'T consider all the awesome inspiration you get from the blog & gallery AS WELL!!
20 comments:
This is a truly beautiful layout, love the way you have used the packaging. Two photo,s the same works and looks great. Your wording is just beautiful it almost bought a tear to my eye. I will have to have listen to the song that has inspired you. x
I love the level of detail you have achieved without the page feeling overcrowded. Beautiful :).
Popping it all up on the foam board makes it look GREAT & I love the softness of these colours, too.....really lovely LO - FAB photo:):):)
This looks amazing Helen. Love the mix of patterns and the inking. And it's nice to see a photo of the 2 lovebirds...definitely a layout your kids will love!
Soooooo gorgeous!!! I love love love the colors, the layers and loveeeeeee the typewriter!!!
Awesome layout once again. I did not realise your hubby was so much taller than you.
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once again- great LO!
Beautiful layout...beautiful layers....beautiful words.
Just beautiful great layers.
hugs carla
Gorgeous LO, Helen! I really like the repeated photo and I adore all your embellishing.
LOVELY LOVELY layout, so nice to put it all down on a page! Those glitter letters really have a way about them too! I too am inspired by songs!
Oh Helen this is just all around beautiful in every way! <3!
really beautiful, love the words!
Love the way you used the same picture twice and the beautiful journaling, Helen!
It's gorgeous Helen, lovely lyrics.
This is gorgeous - love the title and words and loving those heart cut outs in the middle of the paper!
Fantastic page. I really love the look of the punching across the top and of course all the lovely layers. I haven't used any of my punches in ages...you have inspired me to get them out again and have a play. xx
Super page Helen..love all the gorgeous details and layering! I love the sentiment too and really like that song by Sporty Spice! Fabulous page!
What a lovely LO Helen!! Beautiful picture of the 2 of you.
Helen, what a wonderful tribute to your other half :). Great song and I love that you used just the perfect bit of lyrics for your page. And I"m with you on the double-photo~ I feel weird if I don't do it, lol. Awesome job :)~!
xErin
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