Saturday 23 November 2013

Scrap Around The World Layout

Hi everyone,

Gosh I seem to be posting so much more than usual lately. I've been busy!

I've made a layout for this month's challenge at Scrap Around The World. As soon as I saw the mood board I knew I just had to have a go. That mood board is so me! Maybe that's cos it was created by the uber talented Leonie Neal-Dawson, who has a similar fixation with bright colours to me. Here's the mood board and sketch:


I have thought of sooo many ideas from that mood board but sadly, I only have time for one layout. Using the sketch is optional and it didn't work for what I wanted to do, although I did use the circular element. The two left hand pics were the ones that influenced me the most. I used the bright, bold colours of the paint picture but my design feature came largely from the first pic. Somehow, those butterflies kept  making me think of hearts. I was keen on that transparent look too so I used watercolours. I used them strongly though, in keeping with the second image.

Here's my layout:


I spent hours making this layout! This is mainly because I started out with a different idea using the watercolour paints to make the hearts. After much effort I had to accept that it wasn't going to work! I eventually just put it all aside telling myself that I might be able to use it for something else another time. To make this version, I traced some hearts from a TCW stencil with textas then used watercolours to paint the smaller heart inside.

The circle shape is a separate piece of cardstock that I ran dribble lines of Dylusions ink sprays down. I then sprayed white Dylusions over the dribbles to make them fade into the background more so the hearts would be the feature. I stitched the circle shape, cut it out then stitched my hearts to the dribble lines. Here's a close up:


That background paper is an American Crafts Sketchbook paper, which is one of my all time favourite ranges. I added some stamping to it and used watercolours to colour the flowers.

The title is influenced by the third picture in the mood board. I painted the chipboard letters black, and added black Wow! glitter. I adhered this to a section I cut off an older chippie which I painted white. Underneath there's a layer of this fabulous textured ribbon that I found recently.



I love scrapping these older pics of my kids. It's a great reminder of how much has changed in the last 12 years. 

I'm not sure if this was a great time to write this post because about 20 minutes ago that sweet little blond girl just drove herself off to schoolies week! With her hair dyed black, seemingly a year's supply of clothes and a box of alcohol she has just headed down the coast for a week of fun with four other friends. It's the first time she has ventured away on her own and my hubby and I are having a bit of trouble with the letting go thing. We know she'll be safe - she has a great group of friends who are all good kids - but we won't be there with her. 

OK - that's enough emotion for today! Hope you can join in this month's challenge.

Heather

21 comments:

  1. Love the layout Heather and know exactly how you feel with your DD heading off on her own, there'll be a few sleepless nights this week I'm betting.

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  2. Been there, done that....the kid letting go thing, NOT the heart scrapping. Crazy lady! But it looks sensational, so well worth the effort.....I'm sure your DD will come back with loads of memories...& just remember back to what YOU were doing at that age.......& cringe!!! Nah, just kidding....I'm sure you were a Perfect Poppy:):):)

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    1. No Lizzy - I'm trying not to remember what I was doing! That wouldn't help at all..... lol!

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  3. Ohhhhhhhh this is gorgeous!! I love love love the colors, the hearts and the stitching!!!!!!!

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  4. this is so gorgeous Heather. I just love those hearts and how you've sewn through them!! thanks for joining us at SATW!!

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  5. Oh I am sure your DD will be fine.. from what I see the kids this year have been better than previous years.. less arrests... hope that soothe the anxiousness a bit!! Your layout is lovely too.. those hearts look very impressive!! love the photo too.. very cute!

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  6. Stunning layout Heather...love those hearts...adore the rainbow colours too x

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  7. gorgeous page, love the colours and hearts and sweet photo too :)

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  8. Believe me Heather, doesn't matter how old your kids get you will always worry about them. That's what we do even though we know they will be fine. This page is gorgeous. Love the hearts, love the stitching, love the colours!!! Absolutely divine!! ox

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  9. Gorgeous layout Heather, love your stamp work...... Letting go is pretty hard, I've survived 3 with lots to go...lol. (It's such a worry!!)
    Thank you for sharing with us at SATW :))

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  10. Gorgeous, pretty, fun page. You have embraced the mood board beautifully. I love the stitched hearts. Thanks so much for playing along with us at SATW. ( So hard being a parent sometimes, we never stop worrying about them x )

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  11. Awwww.....what a darling layout! I just LOVE the coloured hearts! :)

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  12. What a wonderful page! I love the work you did with the heart and the template. Hope your girl has a wonderful time at schools!

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  13. Oh how sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love all the color and those fabulous hearts....looks fab!

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  14. Yay, thanks for joining in this month Heather. Glad you were able to work through the problems with the hearts. I think they look ace!! I think that's Amy Tan's best line certainly one of my favourites.
    Bet your daughters having a grand time, my niece is on the gold coast for schoolies! Eek, glad I have 6 years yet to prepare for that! Cheers. :)

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  15. Lovely layout Heather! So glad you got to play this month!! Love your hearts!!!

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  16. this is so lovely love heart's
    Thanks so much for playing at challenge at SATW!!

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  17. oh my, I really {heart} this!! so much love in just one page!

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  18. wow weeeeee Thanks a freaking cracker of a page..note to self-visit the odd challenge blog for inspiration .. I love love this piece. I'm sure you know why !

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