Stamps Ahead

This is a layout I have created for my sister - ready for her to add her photos.  A quick layout to complete.  The pennant was created with scraps and should match any colours that she has in her photos.  Washi Tape detail below title, 3 antique type brads and a small amount of ink distressing around edges complete the layout. I was inspired by layout I saw whilst blog surfing and unfortunately (and very rare) I did not take down the name of the person creating the layout - so thank you someone out there and if you ever get to see this layout thank you for the inspiration. Margaret

This layout was inspired by an article by Georgina Heald "Layer upon Layer" in scrap365 magazine Aug/Sept 2013 p50-52.. This layout features Collage layering and it is a great way to use up old paper scraps, however I diverted from this and used co-ordinating papers from a Kaisercraft range. First cut out strips of paper of different widths(I used at least 6 papers) then weave them to form a grid (now unfortunately you cannot see my weaving as I had a 6" x 8" photo), secure them to background patterned paper, and then apply Gesso all over the papers. You can see some of the original paper colours in the triangle shapes.  This is a good way of softening your background.  For me as I was wearing predominately pink so it bought the colours more into line.  Below is a close up of the paper strips after Gesso applied and dried before adding embellishments. I went to my stash to find anything that would complete the layout.  I used glimmer mists, and Stampin' Up

Okay, so I got motivated to do a few layouts recently, here is one of them.  I recently received mail from New York via FedEx and I excitedly followed its route to Australia.  This layout was fun to put together, lots of primary colour to play with.  I have distressed my papers with mist, the arrows were from punch and then I used the negative space to use on the background paper.   Washi tape and some word bubble dies complete the look.   I hope you enjoy looking at this layout. Now to get back to finishing the other layouts I have started.  Catch you soon, Margaret