I wanted to play along with this week's challenge on the Studio Calico blog: Create a project using a grid design.
I kind of love the way it turned out. Simple, simple, just photos and story.
The title was stamped and colored with watercolor paints.
Each of the journaling squares was stamped with a number stamp, using very light colored ink, and then I painted the photo squares with orange watercolor paint.
Here's what the layout looked like before I added the photos:
I almost didn't want to put the photos on! It just looked so darn cool like this!
I used to find so much inspiration in being forced to use certain products. Nowadays I find freedom in not having to use any! I am on an ever evolving artistic journey and this is just another step in my travels!
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. I thought that this post by Kayla Lamoreaux on the Scrapbook Update blog was really interesting. It's all about creative burnout.
That is so cool! I look forward to seeing what all you create without using a lot of product. We have recently moved to an area where there is no local scrapbook store, and shipping costs prohibit me from ordering too much over the internet. It is so refreshing to see what you create with just a minimum of supplies. Very creative!
That is so cool! I look forward to seeing what all you create without using a lot of product. We have recently moved to an area where there is no local scrapbook store, and shipping costs prohibit me from ordering too much over the internet. It is so refreshing to see what you create with just a minimum of supplies. Very creative!
That is so cool! I look forward to seeing what all you create without using a lot of product. We have recently moved to an area where there is no local scrapbook store, and shipping costs prohibit me from ordering too much over the internet. It is so refreshing to see what you create with just a minimum of supplies. Very creative!
That is so cool! I look forward to seeing what all you create without using a lot of product. We have recently moved to an area where there is no local scrapbook store, and shipping costs prohibit me from ordering too much over the internet. It is so refreshing to see what you create with just a minimum of supplies. Very creative!
Juicy LO Julie!
Juicy LO Julie!
Juicy LO Julie!
Juicy LO Julie!
Love the “messy” painting on the title!
Love the “messy” painting on the title!
Love the “messy” painting on the title!
Love the “messy” painting on the title!
LOVE this layout…will be using it for sure….easay way to use up 9 photos and LOVE the watercolour as a bade for the photos. GREAT job and THANKS for sharing!
LOVE this layout…will be using it for sure….easay way to use up 9 photos and LOVE the watercolour as a bade for the photos. GREAT job and THANKS for sharing!
LOVE this layout…will be using it for sure….easay way to use up 9 photos and LOVE the watercolour as a bade for the photos. GREAT job and THANKS for sharing!
LOVE this layout…will be using it for sure….easay way to use up 9 photos and LOVE the watercolour as a bade for the photos. GREAT job and THANKS for sharing!
very cool layout. Love the painting and the open lettering on the title. Was that done with a stamp, template or freehand?
very cool layout. Love the painting and the open lettering on the title. Was that done with a stamp, template or freehand?
very cool layout. Love the painting and the open lettering on the title. Was that done with a stamp, template or freehand?
very cool layout. Love the painting and the open lettering on the title. Was that done with a stamp, template or freehand?
I love this- I especially love the watercolor.
I love this- I especially love the watercolor.
I love this- I especially love the watercolor.
I love this- I especially love the watercolor.
So cool! Love the grid!!!
So cool! Love the grid!!!
So cool! Love the grid!!!
So cool! Love the grid!!!
What a wonderful layout!
I can’t wait to dive into your video – from Cloth Paper Scissors Workshops (watching it NOW!). I’ll let you know what i create after being inspired by it!
Thanks for the inspiration!
love, violette
What a wonderful layout!
I can’t wait to dive into your video – from Cloth Paper Scissors Workshops (watching it NOW!). I’ll let you know what i create after being inspired by it!
Thanks for the inspiration!
love, violette
What a wonderful layout!
I can’t wait to dive into your video – from Cloth Paper Scissors Workshops (watching it NOW!). I’ll let you know what i create after being inspired by it!
Thanks for the inspiration!
love, violette
What a wonderful layout!
I can’t wait to dive into your video – from Cloth Paper Scissors Workshops (watching it NOW!). I’ll let you know what i create after being inspired by it!
Thanks for the inspiration!
love, violette
I love your layout! I was wondering what brand and which font letters you used for the title. I saw you using it on a layout for Scrapbooking m.m. magazine too (the one about a summerday in the ballpark). I really love the letters!
I love your layout! I was wondering what brand and which font letters you used for the title. I saw you using it on a layout for Scrapbooking m.m. magazine too (the one about a summerday in the ballpark). I really love the letters!
I love your layout! I was wondering what brand and which font letters you used for the title. I saw you using it on a layout for Scrapbooking m.m. magazine too (the one about a summerday in the ballpark). I really love the letters!
I love your layout! I was wondering what brand and which font letters you used for the title. I saw you using it on a layout for Scrapbooking m.m. magazine too (the one about a summerday in the ballpark). I really love the letters!
Its a set from Studio Calico called Story Time. Get it here: http://www.studiocalico.com/store/stamps/storytime-alphabet
Its a set from Studio Calico called Story Time. Get it here: http://www.studiocalico.com/store/stamps/storytime-alphabet
Its a set from Studio Calico called Story Time. Get it here: http://www.studiocalico.com/store/stamps/storytime-alphabet
Its a set from Studio Calico called Story Time. Get it here: http://www.studiocalico.com/store/stamps/storytime-alphabet
Great LO Julie and I was just over at the Hambly blog and what I nice surprise to see your fabulous face as guest DT!!!!
Great LO Julie and I was just over at the Hambly blog and what I nice surprise to see your fabulous face as guest DT!!!!
Great LO Julie and I was just over at the Hambly blog and what I nice surprise to see your fabulous face as guest DT!!!!
Great LO Julie and I was just over at the Hambly blog and what I nice surprise to see your fabulous face as guest DT!!!!
this rocks, julie. i’m really digging the watercolor!
this rocks, julie. i’m really digging the watercolor!
this rocks, julie. i’m really digging the watercolor!
this rocks, julie. i’m really digging the watercolor!
Wonderful design with the painted squares. Ingenious as always.
Wonderful design with the painted squares. Ingenious as always.
Wonderful design with the painted squares. Ingenious as always.
Wonderful design with the painted squares. Ingenious as always.
I love this layout. I keep saying this and I know you might get tired of it, but you are such an inspiration! My friend is a big Cathy Z fan and my friend’s layouts are very simple. I always thought mine had too much color, or too much stuff, just plain too much. When I look at your work, I feel very liberated and inspired. Thanks again
I love this layout. I keep saying this and I know you might get tired of it, but you are such an inspiration! My friend is a big Cathy Z fan and my friend’s layouts are very simple. I always thought mine had too much color, or too much stuff, just plain too much. When I look at your work, I feel very liberated and inspired. Thanks again
I love this layout. I keep saying this and I know you might get tired of it, but you are such an inspiration! My friend is a big Cathy Z fan and my friend’s layouts are very simple. I always thought mine had too much color, or too much stuff, just plain too much. When I look at your work, I feel very liberated and inspired. Thanks again
I love this layout. I keep saying this and I know you might get tired of it, but you are such an inspiration! My friend is a big Cathy Z fan and my friend’s layouts are very simple. I always thought mine had too much color, or too much stuff, just plain too much. When I look at your work, I feel very liberated and inspired. Thanks again
This is incredible! I love the way you riffed on the grid idea here.
This is incredible! I love the way you riffed on the grid idea here.
This is incredible! I love the way you riffed on the grid idea here.
This is incredible! I love the way you riffed on the grid idea here.
What fun!!! You did a great job with this challenge! Awesome!
What fun!!! You did a great job with this challenge! Awesome!
What fun!!! You did a great job with this challenge! Awesome!
What fun!!! You did a great job with this challenge! Awesome!
AWESOME! Love with and with out photographs…super cool design! xo
Loves,
K
AWESOME! Love with and with out photographs…super cool design! xo
Loves,
K
AWESOME! Love with and with out photographs…super cool design! xo
Loves,
K
AWESOME! Love with and with out photographs…super cool design! xo
Loves,
K
Love the layout & your use of orange watercolor!
Love the layout & your use of orange watercolor!
Love the layout & your use of orange watercolor!
Love the layout & your use of orange watercolor!
I LOVE the orange and I’m a big fan of paint.. this is STUNNING!!!
I LOVE the orange and I’m a big fan of paint.. this is STUNNING!!!
I LOVE the orange and I’m a big fan of paint.. this is STUNNING!!!
I LOVE the orange and I’m a big fan of paint.. this is STUNNING!!!
Love this Julie – the watercolor looks gorgeous 🙂
Love this Julie – the watercolor looks gorgeous 🙂
Love this Julie – the watercolor looks gorgeous 🙂
Love this Julie – the watercolor looks gorgeous 🙂