Today I'm using a chippie word that I never thought I'd use - "strong". This word comes in a pack with others like "energetic" and "crazy". To me, these words are typically aimed a young boys so I just thought I would be unlikely to use them. However, when I found these photos of my daughter posing like a muscle man after her karate grading I realised the word "strong" is actually very appropriate for her. Yes, she was being silly, but she really is a very strong young lady, both mentally and physically. So here's my "Strong" layout!
I love the juxtopisiton of the bright, girly colours with the tough and strong images. This page is not only about my daughter's achievements (and her whacky sense of humour!) but also about girl power!
The chippie below the photo is another one that I've used in a way that would be different to it's intention. It's actually called "Elegant Pearls" but, as you can see, I haven't used it on an elegant page at all! I thought it mimicked her medallion really well so I inked and painted it in the same colours as the medallion around her neck. I then used the waste of the chippie behind the photos to raise them up, allowing me to slide the other chippies slightly under the photos.
I've used a combination of spray dribbles and stitching beneath the photos.
Oh, and is that a Dusty Attic stencil on the background again? I think they might be being released soon. Whoops! Did I say that? My lips are sealed!
Dusty Attic products used are:
Elegant Pearls DA1336
Wrought Iron Design Set DA0574
Word Pack #23
Happy scrappin'!
Heather
LOL!!! Weeeellll......stencils sounds FABULOUS....wouldn't have a Heather McM 'trade mark' on them by any chance??!!!! ANYWAYS....love the way you've used the chippy.....& strong is the perfect word for your girl here and I just ADORE that colour combo.....so bright and bold - not 'shy' at all:):)
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic! Love all the thought you have put into your layout and those drips are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow!! This is amazing! LOVING the colors, the fun photos and loveeeeeeeee how you used those pearls!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your creativity Heather, and it really shows here in your amazing page! Your daughter's photos are absolutely perfect here!! I love what you did with the chippies!! So cool!
ReplyDeleteHeather, I love, love your page! You put lot's of thought into the page about your adorable daughter! It's perfect.
ReplyDeleteSuper page Heather and such a great design! Love the bright and vibrant colours! So great that you go to use that chippie....sometimes one think that you will never use a certain scrappy item and then one day, somewhere down the line, it finds it's place onto a project! ;-)
ReplyDeleteFabulous LO, Heather!! The vibrant colors reflect her strength so beautifully!! Gorgeous LO!
ReplyDeleteA stunning design. Loving the fun colours!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow this is excellent Heather !! Love your ability to create something so stunning and detailed, yet not overly complicated. Thank you also for your lovely comment on my tag. Xxx
ReplyDeleteI love the stitching and the extra thread. This page really pops! I love what you did with the chipboard.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, your layout is fabulous! This is my first time visiting your blog and I am impressed by all your gorgeous posts. Your sense of color and design is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, your layout is fabulous! This is my first time visiting your blog and I am impressed by all your gorgeous posts. Your sense of color and design is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful page. I love the paint-job and the threads. Great title for those 'cute' pictures of your DD.
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