Celebrate 2014 Layout

This was one of those layouts that came together one piece at a time. I had a sketch, cut file and inspiration picture but no real plan. This usually frustrates me as I plan most things in advance but this time the final product turned out better than I expected.

 

I began with the sketch from Paper Issues and the free cut file from their store. It has the holes for string art already punched so all I had to do was size the file and cut.

 

 

I used the challenge from Creative Embellishments as inspiration so I decided the star would be red to match the picture.

 

 

Originally, I had chosen a completely different paper kit but the picture that matched the best was Christmassy so I switched to Fancy Pants Oh Deer. The Christmas theme worked well with the stars and I chose a picture of my daughter on her birthday that had balloons on the bag like the inspiration pic:) I painted the title, glued some buttons and cord and splatted some gold and finished! It sounds fast but I actually agonized over every step!

 

Supplies

Fancy Pants: Oh Deer

White paper - Bazzill Basics: Avalanche

Title: Creative Embellishments - Celebrate Word Set

Gold paint: Deco Art Dazzling Metallics Splendid Gold

Gold cord from an old Creative Circle cross-stitch kit

Stars - Fancy Pants: Happy Place

Most buttons - Stampin' Up: Brights

Date - MME: Just Sayin'

Red embroidery thread

Gold embroidery thread

Fine tip Sharpie pen

 

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