I created the layout according to a colour challenge
set for the Design Team - Black, white & yellow.
As STAMPING was the current CHALLENGE in the forum I decided to
incorporate that too!! I began this page by creating the mixed-media
paper using the black wood-grain paper, gesso, black & yellow mist
(flicked on to make splats) & a Kaisercraft bubble-wrap stamp.
Mixed media is NOT difficult but it is TIME-CONSUMING & you WILL
mess it up if you don't dry off your layers between the application of
different mediums. A good, strong heat gun is your closest ally!
Once I had my background paper made I decided it was too "heavy" & not Summery enough so I used a white cardstock base instead & tore my black, mixed-media base paper then adhered it to the white cardstock at the top & bottom, tearing the edge & inking it with yellow. Thus began the whole composition of my page!
I also stamped the bubble-wrap stamp onto the white cardstock underneath
that AWESOME heart-punch design {Martha Stewart must have item!}
& added random Liquid Pearl dots scattered all over my layout.
I used more Scrapmatts words here - this time the black ones from the CB1197 Scrap Words 05 pack - I am addicted to these - such a great new addition to the Scrapmatts store! I also used the word "SUMMER" for my title - SW005 Summer 01.
I sponged it with white acrylic paint (so that it wasn't smooth) then dried it off with my heat gun close up to create bubbles from the heat - then inked it with black (mainly at the bottom) & yellow (mainly at the top). I ♥the outcome!
I had fun with the butterflies too as you can see :) I used the CB1006 Butterflies 06 set which sells for only $3.18! Bargain!! I sponged with white acrylic, inked with black & yellow then sprayed with spray adhesive & dipped in microbeads - delicious!!
I also added some torn strips of washi tape to the base section of my page then sealed
the entire section off using Matte medium (to prevent smudging or peeling).
This is a must have mixed media supply!
Limiting your colour palette always creates
an eye-catching page - why don't you give it a try?!
23 comments:
I love the color tone... touch of yellow is always my fave!!! especially against Black!!... and those butterflies.... are beautiful ... What a beautiful and stunning page Helen!!!.... hugs...x
Fabulous page, Helen...I LOVE yellow :) :) The bubble wrap stamp looks awesome!
We seem to be going back and forth to each other's pages at the moment :)
Love these colours and how you went over the photo corner. And I spy the little beads on the butterflies. Cute.
Absolutely fabulous, yellow is not my favorite, but you have done a magic with it. And the way you shape the photo is very cool
I've done that self-same thing....ripped off the edges of a page & used it on another...your butterflies are sensational, especially with the beads on them...& you're ♥ing your ♥ punch atm!! Thanks for the tips on 'staging' my cards....works brill:):):)
gorgeous! and the photo is great!
The black and yellow colour combination is striking. I can see just how much you are enjoying your new punch.
Stunning layout. Love the colour combo and I never thought about ripping up a page and using like that :D Stamps are awesome and I love that punch :D
WOW Love that color yellow very cool,awesome design my friend
hugs carla
Wow! This is gorgeous! I especially like the pearled butterfly and the colors.
Wowwwwwwwwwwww! This is gorgeous!! LOVING the colors and all the butterflies!!!
Wow Helen this is absolutely stunning! Love the colors and design.....sooooooooooooo eye-catching!
Great page, details, closeups- love it all, Helen~! Awesome work :)
xErin
Such an original page, i like this combo :)
Totally gorgeous and I love the black and yellow! :)
Oh my! That yellow just pops! What a fabulously textured page! :)
Love this on so many levels! Especially how the photo is tucked in behind the B&W + yellow. Pinning...
Stunning, love how you combined the colours (looks wow) and the beads... love, love, love....
FAB color combination! Love the stamping and the torn strip of paper on top. Cool journaling too :)
Testing...
stunning LO, Helen! love all your paint work and the color combo makes it so striking! love the contrast and brightness of your project!
Love all the fun distressing and colors combo!!! Those butterflies with the beads are beautiful!!!
Super colouring and styling! Vibrant and happy! Love it!
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