LOVE IN BLOOM-Spring
Hidden Journaling behind pictures.
Hidden Journaling behind pictures.
Hey everyone! So I have been challenging myself this week to do
layouts! They have always intimidated me, but
I absolutely love them and find them incredibly inspiring!
And i feel there is no better way to capture a memory!
Like these pictures. THese were taken last spring in TN after my
papaw passed away. I was so incredibly down, but my honey
always finds a way to cheer me up and make me see the bright
side of things! After leaving the cemetary we stopped by my sisters house, it
was a cold spring day in TN and i was just in a rut. He
got on the trampoline and pulled me up and we jumped around for the longest
time! He snapped me out of me negative outlook and i started
seeing the world in a brighter way. Simple moment, but it has stuck with me!
So i called this layout "love in bloom." In spring time things bloom and come to life
and this is what our love does to me! I hope you like it, be gentle!
I'm a layout newbie Lol!
Here are some close ups!
Hard to tell from one picture, but this layout is super dimensional!
i cut an X into the paper and curled back all of the edges to create a little niche
The sketch had a fence so i created one out of grungeboard, and stamped part of
my title on it...."love"
The banner has the "bloom" on it, and there is a little scrabble tile with the "N"
This shows the dimension a little more, and there is a hidden journaling tag, that
tells the story of this spring day You can see the top of it here it says "remember"
i love to hang pearls as a banner!
And these new prima flowers are just so pretty, i did some fussy cutting as well
for lots of flowers blooming!
I had to add a dark edge to this layout in places, because it was a sad moment,
even though my spirits were lifted back up. The black kind of represents a "shadow" if you will.
this shows some of the texture the empty spaces have. i don't like things flat Lol! i added old dictionary paper and lots of masking and spraying. The paper is websters pages, along with prima tea thyme.
Stunning, such beautiful details! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Once Upon A Sketch =)
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much! This was my first time, and I really enjoyed making this! I can't wait to use more of the sketches :) Have a great day!
DeleteGorgeous take on the challenge: love the bricks on the background and the lively photos especially after having read your story. Sorry about your loss. Thanks for playing with us at OUAS.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Helena!!!! I really appreciate your positivity!!!!
DeleteNo way can I tell that you're not familiar with creating layouts! For someone who doesn't practice much you do excellent work! There are many great details to admire here...love the splatters in the background--your clustering of embellishments & flowers--the fabulous photos and the great way you captured this one moment that stuck with you--Oh & that lovely string of pearls in the corner there--it adds such a nice touch! Fabulous work! Thanks for sharing this with us at OUAS!
ReplyDeleteAww Kay you really put a smile on my face! thank you! Means the world to me for you to comment and be so kind! i really had fun making this layout! ready for the next sketch Lol!
DeleteOh my this i s just spectacular......thankyou for playing alongat OUAS!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Kim!!
DeleteOMG!!!! Your work is absolutely stunning!!! Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous page with us at OUAS!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I really appreciate that! I'm still very new with layouts, but i had so much fun creating this! thank you for the encouragement!
DeleteGorgeous, gorgeous page! I love everything about this! You've done a super job with the challenge. Thanks for joining us at OUAS!
ReplyDeleteAww thank you so much!!!!
DeleteLove this!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at OUAS!
Thank you so much Solange!!! I am a huge fan of yours :)
DeleteThank you for visiting my blog :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your victory, it really is an amazing work. I always admire people who can use black in they works so skillfully like you. Your little details are so interesting and original.
I look forward to your next works, I hope you'll keep playing at OUAS:)
Aww thank you so much!!!! You are so kind! I can't wait to see the next sketches! layouts are so new for me, and incredibly fun!!!! Have a great week :)
DeleteHi there! I know for absolute sure that I commented on your page but somehow it's not here?! Talk about making a big bang first entry, this is a true stunner in every way. I adore dimensional pages with lots of detail, it really does show that you have put a lot if thought into your page. Thank you for sharing your thoughts behind your page, you darling is a very wise guy - the photos are fab! CONGRATULATIONS on your well deserved feature!! Look forward to seeing more of your work for sure. xox
ReplyDeleteElla thank you so so much!!!!!! You really made my day with your support! I am so glad i stepped out of my comfort zone and created this layout! Now i am hooked Lol!!!! Thank you for the encouragement! you are so sweet! have a blessed week!
DeleteSo cute! love your layout absolutly stunning.. love all the dimension! Hugs Marley
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