Sunday 11 November 2018

Scrap the Boys

Hi there! I thought I'd give a challenge a go this week. I had a favourite photo of my son and I in mind when I went challenge hunting and I found it was perfect for the challenge at Scrap the Boys.

Here's what I made:


I found my inspiration for the background when I was least expecting it. I was walking past the TV while my hubby was watching it and there was an English cartoonist pouring ink onto paper, making blobs and splats. I was immediately inspired to pour paint on my background. It took a few goes to get the right look but I was rapt with the result. The cartoonist is Ralph Steadman. I couldn't find his paint pouring technique on youtube but I found some of his other work here. He's such a talented man!

Some of my blobs landed in exactly the right places :)


The challenge at Scrap the Boys is to scrap a photo of YOU with the boy in your life. Here's the board:


I used the title literally. I also added the red heart.



I added loads of messy stitching on this.


I hope you can join in at Scrap the Boys this month!


Happy scrappin!


Heather

16 comments:

  1. Loveeeeeeeeeee this! LOVING the splotches of red!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. LOVE your clusters of embellishments and paint splatters! Just perfect and thanks for joining us at STB!

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  3. Darling scrap page Heather, lovely photo and fantastic reds there.xx

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  4. Back again to say I watched the video and boy what a messy room...I am sue my craft room would not like the paint splats on the walls n all....great result though.x

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  5. Cool. Love the artsy background with the splats!

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  6. OMG what a great artist!! Love the way he made the splatter.. And I enjoyed the video.. Thank you so much Heather for the link..I have a big smile on my face this kind of artist is what I like and where I feel inspired!! Heather your take on our challenge is more than beautiful and your big splatter, holly molly. Love it!! Thank you so much for joining us at scraptheboys. Have a beautiful week. Xoxo

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  7. Oh wow this looks amazing! I love the arty feel to the back ground and the messy stitching is awesome.. great photo too..

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  8. Absolutelly wonderful Layout Heather !! I love this so amazing background, the splats are great!! Love every detail, and this so gorgeous photograph, sweet always our children! ♥
    I wish you a very nice afternoon, big hugs, Caty

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  9. Love all the details, thanks for joining us at STB!

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  10. Fantastic Heather,i think I saw this on FB,thanks for the recent gallery visit x.

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  11. Just back from the link and I adore the freedom Ralph has to be eccentric and playful - I need more of that in my life. Love how you used him as a catalyst for your stunning page - it makes my heart sing! Thanks for joining us at Scrap the Boys.

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  12. Love, love, love this!!! Its stunning! Not just the paint platter, but the colour choices! Thanks, for joining us at STB :)

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  13. Love this Heather, and that pop of red is just splendid. Thanks for joining us at STB

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  14. I love the colours and these splatters of red. Thanks for joining us at Scrap The Boys!

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