I recently did my very first "assignment" layouts for a magazine.  Swedish scrapbooking magazine, Scrapbooking m.m. asked me to do two layouts.  Both layouts recently appeared in an issue of the magazine (which is beautiful, I'm only sad I don't read Swedish!)

The first one is based on this sketch:

Sketch 5
Mr.Handsome-sm
Some details:

Mr.HandsomeDetail1-sm
I inked the edges of the star with Distress Ink and an ink blending tool for the two-tone look you see here.

Mr.HandsomeDetail2-sm
Stitching down chipboard letters is a sure way to make certain they stay put.

Mr.HandsomeDetail3-sm
I found some paint that matches the color of these Hambly transparencies pretty well.  I did a bit of bubble wrap printing here.

The second layout is based on the concept of symmetry (you'll have to read the mag for more on that):

PickYourNose-sm
Some details:

PickYourNoseDetail1-sm
I outlined the vinyl letter stickers to give them a bit more impact.

PickYourNoseDetail2-sm
Layered circles will always be one of my most favorite go-to embellishments!  Love 'em!

I have some more assignment work with them, some of which is waiting for pub and some of which I'm working on as we speak.  If you have the chance to check the mag out, let me know what you think!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

24 thoughts on “scrapbooking m.m.

  • Super creative pages! Love the paint, the stitching and stars on the first! Very creative! Those nose cups are the funniest! 🙂

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  • Super creative pages! Love the paint, the stitching and stars on the first! Very creative! Those nose cups are the funniest! 🙂

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  • Super creative pages! Love the paint, the stitching and stars on the first! Very creative! Those nose cups are the funniest! 🙂

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  • Super creative pages! Love the paint, the stitching and stars on the first! Very creative! Those nose cups are the funniest! 🙂

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  • What a fun sketch and I love the LO with the stars that you made. Afraid that I can’t read Swedish either. But the art transcends the language for sure!

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  • What a fun sketch and I love the LO with the stars that you made. Afraid that I can’t read Swedish either. But the art transcends the language for sure!

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  • What a fun sketch and I love the LO with the stars that you made. Afraid that I can’t read Swedish either. But the art transcends the language for sure!

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  • What a fun sketch and I love the LO with the stars that you made. Afraid that I can’t read Swedish either. But the art transcends the language for sure!

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  • Fab LO’s Love all the details on mr. handsome. Off to check out the mag.

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  • Fab LO’s Love all the details on mr. handsome. Off to check out the mag.

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  • Fab LO’s Love all the details on mr. handsome. Off to check out the mag.

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  • Fab LO’s Love all the details on mr. handsome. Off to check out the mag.

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  • I really love the colors and graphic look of the symmetry layout…do you know what papers you used? I love the raised buttons and need to remember to try those!

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  • I really love the colors and graphic look of the symmetry layout…do you know what papers you used? I love the raised buttons and need to remember to try those!

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  • I really love the colors and graphic look of the symmetry layout…do you know what papers you used? I love the raised buttons and need to remember to try those!

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  • I really love the colors and graphic look of the symmetry layout…do you know what papers you used? I love the raised buttons and need to remember to try those!

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  • I have seen your layouts in the Swedish Mag (and I read Swedcish ).
    Love them!

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  • I have seen your layouts in the Swedish Mag (and I read Swedcish ).
    Love them!

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  • I have seen your layouts in the Swedish Mag (and I read Swedcish ).
    Love them!

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  • I have seen your layouts in the Swedish Mag (and I read Swedcish ).
    Love them!

    Reply

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