The January 2009 kit is for sale over at Label Tulip. Here's what I made…
• I laid a piece of “lace paper” over my background paper and used several colors of ink to “stencil” in the background. I added some extra ink around the edges to enhance the effect.
• The clouds are cut from a piece of patterned paper, inked, and then adhered to the layout with foam adhesive.
• The title is just my handwriting.
• After cutting the tag shapes from some patterned paper, I used several coats of ink and water to color them.
• To emphasize the dot texture of the cardstock, I ran an ink pad over the top of it.
• I drew my title with a pen and then painted it with watercolor paints.
• I used gel medium to adhere patterned paper to the chipboard hearts. Then, I inked the eges. Then, I added a bit of crackle paint on top.
• To stitch the large title, I drew it in pencil on a separate piece of paper and then laid the paper over my layout and used a paper piercer to pierce the holes for my stitching. very easy.
• This layout was for a challenge in which you could only use five items (all from a kit), plus adhesive, embroidery floss, and a journaling pen. It was really hard for me to not use paint and ink or do any doodling. But, you can see I used (1) cardstock; (2) Basic Grey paper; (3) Making Memories paper; (4) Jenni Bowlin paper; (5) rhinestones. I used a paper distresser, foam adhesive, and paper folding to give some life to the limited supplies.
• The flowers are circles I handcut, distressed at the edges, and then layered.
• The rhinestones began as a star and I cut them apart to use all over the layout.
• The photo was sanded to eliminate the background.
• I stamped the bubble wrap stamp repeatedly, mixing a variety of colors. Then I cut the paper into circles and hearts. Then I added rub-ons. Then I used my finger to rub a thin layer of gesso across the top of each shape, to soften the colors. Finally, each shape got a quick outline with a pen.
• I drew the title with a pencil, outlined it with a pen, and then painted it with watercolors.
• The exterior edge of the layout has been painted with a watercolor outline.
Thanks for stopping by!
Your layouts are amazing Julie! I love how you can take one kit and come up with such a variety of looks. The stenciling on the first one is so awesome! And I love your free-hand titles!
Your layouts are amazing Julie! I love how you can take one kit and come up with such a variety of looks. The stenciling on the first one is so awesome! And I love your free-hand titles!
Your layouts are amazing Julie! I love how you can take one kit and come up with such a variety of looks. The stenciling on the first one is so awesome! And I love your free-hand titles!
Your layouts are amazing Julie! I love how you can take one kit and come up with such a variety of looks. The stenciling on the first one is so awesome! And I love your free-hand titles!
Wooooowwww- amazing!!! I can’t believe what you did iwth the kit- awesome!
Wooooowwww- amazing!!! I can’t believe what you did iwth the kit- awesome!
Wooooowwww- amazing!!! I can’t believe what you did iwth the kit- awesome!
Wooooowwww- amazing!!! I can’t believe what you did iwth the kit- awesome!
love all the cool techniques
love all the cool techniques
love all the cool techniques
love all the cool techniques
Your work never ceases to make me smile with awe (seriously)…so many different looks with one kit and techniques that you make sound so simple. I especially love “blue” and “hello little me”…and as always, I appreciate your journaling.
Your work never ceases to make me smile with awe (seriously)…so many different looks with one kit and techniques that you make sound so simple. I especially love “blue” and “hello little me”…and as always, I appreciate your journaling.
Your work never ceases to make me smile with awe (seriously)…so many different looks with one kit and techniques that you make sound so simple. I especially love “blue” and “hello little me”…and as always, I appreciate your journaling.
Your work never ceases to make me smile with awe (seriously)…so many different looks with one kit and techniques that you make sound so simple. I especially love “blue” and “hello little me”…and as always, I appreciate your journaling.
Wow! The stenciling for the background and the clouds and the gorgeous journaling…that distressed paper flower!!! WOW!!
Wow! The stenciling for the background and the clouds and the gorgeous journaling…that distressed paper flower!!! WOW!!
Wow! The stenciling for the background and the clouds and the gorgeous journaling…that distressed paper flower!!! WOW!!
Wow! The stenciling for the background and the clouds and the gorgeous journaling…that distressed paper flower!!! WOW!!
LOVE every single LO!!!
LOVE every single LO!!!
LOVE every single LO!!!
LOVE every single LO!!!
Yep!! Love the stenciling technique! Definitely stealing that one!!
Yep!! Love the stenciling technique! Definitely stealing that one!!
Yep!! Love the stenciling technique! Definitely stealing that one!!
Yep!! Love the stenciling technique! Definitely stealing that one!!
I love the Blue LO and I love that you had the ‘balls’ to dye your hair BLUE! Fantastic!
I love the Blue LO and I love that you had the ‘balls’ to dye your hair BLUE! Fantastic!
I love the Blue LO and I love that you had the ‘balls’ to dye your hair BLUE! Fantastic!
I love the Blue LO and I love that you had the ‘balls’ to dye your hair BLUE! Fantastic!
of course, as usual, great stuff! TFS!!
of course, as usual, great stuff! TFS!!
of course, as usual, great stuff! TFS!!
of course, as usual, great stuff! TFS!!
I love your inking on the first 2 layouts Julie. Very clever. I think I shall go and play with my inks now.
I love your inking on the first 2 layouts Julie. Very clever. I think I shall go and play with my inks now.
I love your inking on the first 2 layouts Julie. Very clever. I think I shall go and play with my inks now.
I love your inking on the first 2 layouts Julie. Very clever. I think I shall go and play with my inks now.
woooooooooooohooooooo!! you’re my technique idol!
woooooooooooohooooooo!! you’re my technique idol!
woooooooooooohooooooo!! you’re my technique idol!
woooooooooooohooooooo!! you’re my technique idol!
Wow! Love your work! The stencil layout is absolutely brilliant!!!
Wow! Love your work! The stencil layout is absolutely brilliant!!!
Wow! Love your work! The stencil layout is absolutely brilliant!!!
Wow! Love your work! The stencil layout is absolutely brilliant!!!
These pages a wonderful. Thanks for the sharing your tips and techniques!
These pages a wonderful. Thanks for the sharing your tips and techniques!
These pages a wonderful. Thanks for the sharing your tips and techniques!
These pages a wonderful. Thanks for the sharing your tips and techniques!
Wow, I am totally inspired. I picked up a few “toys” this weekend. I am trying to be creative (as my budget is limited now). I am going to play with inks and stencils. Thanks.
Wow, I am totally inspired. I picked up a few “toys” this weekend. I am trying to be creative (as my budget is limited now). I am going to play with inks and stencils. Thanks.
Wow, I am totally inspired. I picked up a few “toys” this weekend. I am trying to be creative (as my budget is limited now). I am going to play with inks and stencils. Thanks.
Wow, I am totally inspired. I picked up a few “toys” this weekend. I am trying to be creative (as my budget is limited now). I am going to play with inks and stencils. Thanks.
Every one of these is so freekin’ gorgeous! But I am just blown away by 21 wishes! WOW! 😀 It’s like all the magic of digital come to life with ink and paper. So stunning! You do such lovely work. 🙂
Every one of these is so freekin’ gorgeous! But I am just blown away by 21 wishes! WOW! 😀 It’s like all the magic of digital come to life with ink and paper. So stunning! You do such lovely work. 🙂
Every one of these is so freekin’ gorgeous! But I am just blown away by 21 wishes! WOW! 😀 It’s like all the magic of digital come to life with ink and paper. So stunning! You do such lovely work. 🙂
Every one of these is so freekin’ gorgeous! But I am just blown away by 21 wishes! WOW! 😀 It’s like all the magic of digital come to life with ink and paper. So stunning! You do such lovely work. 🙂