Man, it takes a lot of paint to cover felt. That stuff is so super absorbant!
The felt gates (the big white scrolly part on the right side of the layout) used to be a dark brown. I painted them white and it took several coats! I took two identical gates and put one right side up and the other one upside down. The large photo covers the seam.
The center of the layout is pieced together from two scraps. The title covers that seam.
The "all" is hand cut. The "made" is flocked alphabet stickers from Prima. They're such an awesome size!
You can see that I stashed some pearls underneath each of the flowers. It just adds a tiny bit more texture and shine to the layout!
All in all, I'd say that I was very restrained. Barely used any paint. Well, I used a lot to color the gates, but other than that, none at all. I like experimenting with different styles and techniques and not always having everything look like the same thing, or even variations on the same theme. For me, invention is half the fun of the game! What can I do that's different? Or unexpected? Or just outside of my comfort zone?
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Its gorgeous!!! Love the pop of white for the flowers and gate against the gorgeous colored paper!
Its gorgeous!!! Love the pop of white for the flowers and gate against the gorgeous colored paper!
Its gorgeous!!! Love the pop of white for the flowers and gate against the gorgeous colored paper!
Its gorgeous!!! Love the pop of white for the flowers and gate against the gorgeous colored paper!
Love the contrast of colors. Red is definately your color. You look beautiful. Enjoy the moments.
Love the contrast of colors. Red is definately your color. You look beautiful. Enjoy the moments.
Love the contrast of colors. Red is definately your color. You look beautiful. Enjoy the moments.
Love the contrast of colors. Red is definately your color. You look beautiful. Enjoy the moments.
Gorgeous layout! I’m glad you painted the gate white. I just bought one, but wasn’t crazy about the color for what I wanted to use it for. Thanks for the inspiration, once again!
Gorgeous layout! I’m glad you painted the gate white. I just bought one, but wasn’t crazy about the color for what I wanted to use it for. Thanks for the inspiration, once again!
Gorgeous layout! I’m glad you painted the gate white. I just bought one, but wasn’t crazy about the color for what I wanted to use it for. Thanks for the inspiration, once again!
Gorgeous layout! I’m glad you painted the gate white. I just bought one, but wasn’t crazy about the color for what I wanted to use it for. Thanks for the inspiration, once again!
The gate and the flowers are perfect for this particular LO! They so go with the “made-up” you. I really love the look and the romantic feel of this LO…so different from your other painted creations, but yours none the less.
The gate and the flowers are perfect for this particular LO! They so go with the “made-up” you. I really love the look and the romantic feel of this LO…so different from your other painted creations, but yours none the less.
The gate and the flowers are perfect for this particular LO! They so go with the “made-up” you. I really love the look and the romantic feel of this LO…so different from your other painted creations, but yours none the less.
The gate and the flowers are perfect for this particular LO! They so go with the “made-up” you. I really love the look and the romantic feel of this LO…so different from your other painted creations, but yours none the less.
This is a wonderful LO and you look absolutely gorgeous, dah-ling! 🙂
This is a wonderful LO and you look absolutely gorgeous, dah-ling! 🙂
This is a wonderful LO and you look absolutely gorgeous, dah-ling! 🙂
This is a wonderful LO and you look absolutely gorgeous, dah-ling! 🙂
I would paint over the brown too…but maybe Gesso first? or a sealer/glue first then paint. Why are they brown anyway? Love this layout.
I would paint over the brown too…but maybe Gesso first? or a sealer/glue first then paint. Why are they brown anyway? Love this layout.
I would paint over the brown too…but maybe Gesso first? or a sealer/glue first then paint. Why are they brown anyway? Love this layout.
I would paint over the brown too…but maybe Gesso first? or a sealer/glue first then paint. Why are they brown anyway? Love this layout.
I’m with you on constantly trying new things. I’m a technique fiend and will try everything at least once. I may see a scrapbooker’s work that I adore and after I’ve seen another 20 layouts that are the same style, different color, I lose all interest. I love that you keep me coming back for more!
I’m with you on constantly trying new things. I’m a technique fiend and will try everything at least once. I may see a scrapbooker’s work that I adore and after I’ve seen another 20 layouts that are the same style, different color, I lose all interest. I love that you keep me coming back for more!
I’m with you on constantly trying new things. I’m a technique fiend and will try everything at least once. I may see a scrapbooker’s work that I adore and after I’ve seen another 20 layouts that are the same style, different color, I lose all interest. I love that you keep me coming back for more!
I’m with you on constantly trying new things. I’m a technique fiend and will try everything at least once. I may see a scrapbooker’s work that I adore and after I’ve seen another 20 layouts that are the same style, different color, I lose all interest. I love that you keep me coming back for more!
One of the reasons I love stopping here Julie. You always make me think outside the box. I love how this layout turned out and I love the photos of you.
One of the reasons I love stopping here Julie. You always make me think outside the box. I love how this layout turned out and I love the photos of you.
One of the reasons I love stopping here Julie. You always make me think outside the box. I love how this layout turned out and I love the photos of you.
One of the reasons I love stopping here Julie. You always make me think outside the box. I love how this layout turned out and I love the photos of you.
You are always full of fabulous ideas!!!! Love this LO!!!
You are always full of fabulous ideas!!!! Love this LO!!!
You are always full of fabulous ideas!!!! Love this LO!!!
You are always full of fabulous ideas!!!! Love this LO!!!
this is just so gorgeous. would gesso have covered it quicker?
this is just so gorgeous. would gesso have covered it quicker?
this is just so gorgeous. would gesso have covered it quicker?
this is just so gorgeous. would gesso have covered it quicker?
LOL! I actually did use gesso and it still took a million coats! 🙂
LOL! I actually did use gesso and it still took a million coats! 🙂
LOL! I actually did use gesso and it still took a million coats! 🙂
LOL! I actually did use gesso and it still took a million coats! 🙂
Love this layout. I really appreciate how you are able to randomly place things in the exact right spot. Muy bueno.
Love this layout. I really appreciate how you are able to randomly place things in the exact right spot. Muy bueno.
Love this layout. I really appreciate how you are able to randomly place things in the exact right spot. Muy bueno.
Love this layout. I really appreciate how you are able to randomly place things in the exact right spot. Muy bueno.
Love it.
How did you cut the “all”,scissors or craft knife?
Love it.
How did you cut the “all”,scissors or craft knife?
Love it.
How did you cut the “all”,scissors or craft knife?
Love it.
How did you cut the “all”,scissors or craft knife?