Good morning! Today at
Practical Scrappers we are sharing designs with natural elements and I created this design using My Mind's Eye Indie Chic line, some cork and cotton twine. Natural elements can add such texture and interest to a design and there are so many to choose from: Feathers, shells, and wood.
I splattered some acrylic paint on the patterned back ground. If you love the splatter acrylic paint because it is thicker and adds some dimension, I usually thin it with a paint brush and a bit of water. I also used thick acrylic paint and smeared it with my finger (thanks Audrey!) It made a great spot for my title!
I purchased the cork from
Two Scrapbook Friends and it is thin enough to put through your punches or even your Silhouette (check your blades and settings). Here I used a scalloped circle punch to create my flower centres. I hope you'll pop by Practical Scrappers and see what my fellow Scrappers have to inspire you!
I also want to announce the winner of my prize from the Celebrate Dad blog hop! Thank you to all of you who follow me and left lovely comments. The winner is Louise! I have emailed Louise and will make sure she gets her winnings very soon!
Until next time, keep doing what you love,
Christa
So much amazing visual and tactile texture on here - wonderful layout, my friend!
ReplyDeleteOh love all the texture, the white paints makes everything pop! Great layout!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this layout, Christa!!
ReplyDeleteI love the cork and the paint!! I also love that zigzag border across the bottom, great layout!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous layout Christa! All your details are amazing, but I really like the addition of the cork elements!
ReplyDeleteJoanne xo
love this layout, nice switch up from the conventional girly colours and your little dolly still looks so sweet . lots of fun techniques too!
ReplyDeleteI'm always afraid to use paint--but your painting/smearing/splattering has inspired me! LOVE the papers and design! FAB page:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful layout, Christa! Love the spattering and you used the papers just beautifully!
ReplyDeleteFabulous layout Christa! Love your design and colors!
ReplyDeleteTold you already: love that layout. But about what kind of challenge you created for us at the 2SF Forum with that gorgeous LO.... humm that's another story!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you. Can't wait to see the prize I won!