Wednesday, July 27, 2016

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.
 
USA-Independence-Day-Celebration-Wallpapers
 
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
 
Thanks for stopping by!

5 comments:

  1. this is so much fun...very cool!Thanks for playing with us at Creative Embellishments :)

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  2. Very cool Background - great work! Thanks for Playing Along with the July Challenge at Creative Embellishments!

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  3. Love that giant star, its so fun! That is a great art journal page! Especially love your background. Thanks for joining in our Creative Embellishments challenge.

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  4. Love the LO. That star brings everything together. thanks for playing along over at Creative Embellishments.

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  5. Adorable layout and love how you incorporated this month's twist by creating that awesome star! Thanks for playing along with the Creative Embellishments July Challenge! :D

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