Prima's October Build-a-Page is here!  Check out the sketch:

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And here's my interpretation:

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The background paper is my very favorite Prima paper ever, which I am hoarding as it is now out of print.

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I layered a hand cut scallop strip with a border punched scallop strip.  I like the combination of perfect and imperfect.

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I'm getting more into the idea of "hiding" elements.  You can see the butterfly page pebble just sticking out from behind the flower.

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I cut this journaling spot and the surrounding flowers from a piece of patterned paper and then fed it through my typewriter.

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To create the bracket shape, I traced a Crafter’s Workshop template.  There wasn’t enough contrast with the doily, so I inked the edges with Old Paper Distress Ink.  It's subtle, but it helps the shape to pop.

If you feel inspired by the sketch, you can create a layout using Prima products and be entered to win a Prima prize pack!  Details are here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

12 thoughts on “October Build-a-Page

  • Gorgeous layout. I love the typed journaling. I have a few sheets of that paper, so if you need a sheet or two I can spare you some 😉
    I think that sketch is fabulous and just might make a page to submit to Prima.

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  • Gorgeous layout. I love the typed journaling. I have a few sheets of that paper, so if you need a sheet or two I can spare you some 😉
    I think that sketch is fabulous and just might make a page to submit to Prima.

    Reply
  • Gorgeous layout. I love the typed journaling. I have a few sheets of that paper, so if you need a sheet or two I can spare you some 😉
    I think that sketch is fabulous and just might make a page to submit to Prima.

    Reply
  • Gorgeous layout. I love the typed journaling. I have a few sheets of that paper, so if you need a sheet or two I can spare you some 😉
    I think that sketch is fabulous and just might make a page to submit to Prima.

    Reply
  • your texture is incredible!! looks so lush compared to the sketch!

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  • your texture is incredible!! looks so lush compared to the sketch!

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  • your texture is incredible!! looks so lush compared to the sketch!

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  • your texture is incredible!! looks so lush compared to the sketch!

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  • I’m not sure how I feel about pretty embellies being slightly hidden;-)

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  • I’m not sure how I feel about pretty embellies being slightly hidden;-)

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  • I’m not sure how I feel about pretty embellies being slightly hidden;-)

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  • I’m not sure how I feel about pretty embellies being slightly hidden;-)

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