I knew I wanted to scrap an Earth Day page.
I promised myself I would make one every year.
Then I went on Pinterest (always a BAD thing when you are feeling lowly)
BOOM! thousands of fantastic DYI projects.
ACK! I'm a TOTE loser!
So I FORCED a page.
Then stared at what I made in sadness till this happened:
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| Scrap FX Flourish kraft tags and Dragon fly chipboard, Gauche Alchemy punchinella and corrugated board, American Crafts Neopolitan paper, Crafter's Workshop punchinella stencil, Studio Calico kraft border stickers and Mister Huey mists in gold and silver. Maya Road ledger transparencies, K and Co vellum, Prima canvas flowers and Earth stamp from Studio G. Stays On Dove Grey ink and staples from Making Memories |
It's been a while since I made a no photo layout and the abstract nature of this really appeals to me right now.
Here's the first version:
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| The tree is beautiful but distracting- the page has too many focus points. |
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| I LOVE the scroll patterns on this piece!! No finishing paint necessary. |
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| I've had these Prima dried flowers for 2 years- it was time to let go. The globe and brad are from Echo Park. The layering here is so detailed I felt I didn't need journaling. |
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| Flourish tags in kraft- ask for them to be stocked at your nearest LSS! |
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| This water feature is Lola's favorite place in the entire city. |
OH! Before I forget!
One of these washi tapes will go to a lucky follower later today! Follow this blog and/or Gauche Alchemy to get 2 chances to win. And leave a comment letting me know where you went!
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| Gauche has many gorgeous patterns to pick from- swing by and check them out! Washi Combo Pack |
MuChOs SmOoChEs!
Michelle
I love the final piece. It's got little bits and layers and textures that help guide the eye around the page even though there's no photo. :)
ReplyDeleteWow...that is an awesome page! So many interesting and pretty layers!
ReplyDeleteLove the final layout! I, personally, love the fact that there is no pics. Excellent work! I am definitely following your blog and must go check out Gauche Alchemy too
ReplyDeleteOh,Michelle obrigada pelo seu adorável comentário!
ReplyDeleteEu também fiquei feliz ao descobrir a sua arte.
Amei esta página e os materiais.O jeito que constrói seus LOs é artístico e lindo:)
LOOK GUYS!! I have a friend in Brazil! I LOVE scrapbooking!!!! Her work is amazing by the way- please swing by and check out her blog.
DeleteLove the layout-- that dragonfly is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat layout! So many things to see. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! Fabulous page! Thanks for showing both your first and final layouts and sharing some notes on your creative process. =)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much DAna- just swung by your old stomping ground Scrapbook News and Reviews and checked out the fantastic altered projects gallery over there- all I can say is- WOW!!!
DeleteOK....OH MY GOSH!!! What a day to say "I AM GOING TO VISIT MICHELLE TODAY!!" Michelle, this is crazy gorgeous! You are so going to get PINNED with this one. I am so glad to see that you are on this team and what a blessing for them to have you! Such a gorgeous layout!
ReplyDeleteJEANNIE!!! I missed you! yaaay! So glad you liked it. getting the warm and fuzzies over here. :D
DeleteLove the picture of hubby and daughter. Awesome. What are you going to do with it?
ReplyDeleteI'm in LOVE with this layout.......head over heels!!!!!!!!!! That dragonfly is IT.
ReplyDeleteYour page turned out beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the dragonfly!
Earth Day was a complete wash here, too, with all the rain :)
Totally gorgeous page. Work of art...should be framed and enjoyed for awhile
ReplyDeleteLOVE this so much!!! It is so fun to see what you tried and rejected. The finished page is beyond beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteHonestly I didn't even notice there was no picture--HA! I saw this on sb.com and FB and my eyes were all over the beautiful details. Then I read your blog and only when told, realized there was no pic! Your sense of design is so acute...and it sure as heck appeals to me!
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Miae! I think your ability to innovate with paint and design features makes YOU someone I look to for inspiration. :)
DeleteThis was so striking when I first saw it...just absolutely stunning! I love the neutrals, the texture, the dimension....just gorgeous. I hope you submit this...and if it doesn't get picked up...sometimes try again! Can't thank you enough for your support and friendship...really amazed by the relationships created from this crazy hobby of ours!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Patricia- that means so much coming from you- I consider you my scrappy avatar- an inspiration. :)
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