Classy

For this layout I used another technique from the Craftsy class by Paige Evans on Patterned paper. I added some journaling, embellishments, a caption from Studio Calico and some white paint splotches  to complete the layout.

Stars

Here is another layout based on the Craftsy class by Paige Evans for Patterned Paper.  I wove the paper and then die cut the stars.  I then placed them on top of an embossed background of stars using a stencil.

Then I added a picture and embellishment cluster around each photo.

Hello April

This layout is from a class on Craftsy taught by Paige Evans called Patterned Paper Play.  I used 2 heart sizes for this layout.  The smaller heart was a punch and the larger heart is a die from Sizzix loves story.

In this close up you can see that some embellishments were added that match the area of the hearts.  Some journaling was also added below the photo.

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Third times a charm

I have been making LO (layouts) from a class I'm taking given by Wilna Furstenberg on Craftsy. This is a great class and so inspiring! I made two other LO from the original layout in class, using the stencil and the rest of the pieces so here is LO #3.  At the end, I will show all three layouts.

For this LO, I used the words cut out from the stencil and watercolored them.  To make them stand out more I placed them on some patterned paper by Studio Calico.  On the white background paper I used some spray mist and splatters by Heidi Swapp called blush. Then I used some picture frames on top inspired from this blog post by Wilna. Then I added some embellishments to finish.

Here are some close-ups

To watercolor the words I used my Gansai Tambi set and then put a nice white sparkle on top also from the set.  These are such beautiful and easy watercolors to use.  I love them and they are worth the investment... At least I think so, hee hee! :)

Here are all three layouts.  This shows how much fun and how different your layouts can be from a single starting point.  I love that! It just makes thing so easy and I think the results are lovely!

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Patient Again

So, I posted a LO (layout) I had made from a stencil and embossing paste.  This was from a Craftsy class taught by Wilna Furstenberg.  Well, I made two more layouts from that same stencil but in different ways. This post will be about LO number 2....

But before I tell you about the second LO, here is a picture of LO #1

If you want to know how to make this LO, check out the Craftsy class

NOW.... Here is LO #2

For this layout, I used the stencil with the embossing paste on top of it and glued patterned paper behind it.  Then I added my photo and some embellishments!

Here are some close-ups! In these you can really see all the texture and interest that the embossing paste on top of the stencil creates!

Awesome day

I am taking Wilna Furstenberg's Craftsy class called Fresh Techniques for Artful Layouts, and it is fabulous. Here is a layout from lesson 2.

You Are Loved

I am taking Wilna Furstenberg's Craftsy class called Fresh Techniques for Artful Layouts, and it is fabulous.  So, I will be posting the layouts I make in this class and I recommend you sign up.  She is always so full of inspiration that you will not be disappointed! This layout is from Lesson 1

Stay Patient

I am taking Wilna Furstenberg's Craftsy class called Fresh Techniques for Artful Layouts, and it is fabulous.  So, I will be posting the layouts I make in this class and I recommend you sign up.  She is always so full of inspiration that you will not be disappointed! This layout is from lesson 3

I Love this saying and I thought it was appropriate to post three pictures of my son through the years. I always hope the he is enjoying and trusting the journey of his life,