Hello friends! Natasha here with my first 8.5x11 layout! I was a little nervous about reducing the size of my layout, but I wanted to give it a try. It's amazing how a simple change in size can result in a totally different creative experience. :o)
I created the large flower by using canvas layers. Each layer was painted with a mixture of Fabric Stiffener and Mix'd Media Inx in Peridot. After applying the mixture, I gently shaped and curled each petal to form a natural-looking flower.
The small kraft flowers were made using the new Bitty Blossom Dies by Spellbinders. They were cut from the Kraft Paper in Donna Salazar's new Mix'd Media Stax.
The 'Finesse Swirls' bling is made by Want2Scrap.
The bottom layer of the background is corrugated board that was distressed with paint, ink, embossing powder and a Zutter Distrezz-it-All. On top of the corrugated board, I added a layer of watercolor paper from the Mix'd Media Stax. I spritzed Smooch Spritz to add some color and created bricks from fiber paste to add texture.
The photo is matted with (reversed) Kraft label. I peeled off the backing and applied Fairy Dust Glitter to the sticky surface.
Not only is this a layout, it's a wall hanging! I laced tulle through eyelets set in the top corners so that I can display my layout on a wall.
Thank you for taking a peek at my layout!
http://www.moments-of-tranquility.com/
PRODUCTS USED
Patterned Paper:
GCD Studios: The Crafty Chronicle
GCD Studios: Mix'd Media Stax
Bling:
Want2Scrap: Finesse Swirls
Ink:
Clearsnap: Mix'd Media Inx - Peridot, Honey, Truffle, Jasmine
Clearsnap: Mix'd Media Inx Reinkers - Peridot
Embossing Powder:
Clearsnap: Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder - Jasmine, Honey, Peridot
Color:
Clearsnap: Smooch Spritz - Ice Rink, River Mossy
Medium:
Golden: Fiber Paste
Glitter:
Clearsnap: Fairy Dust Glitter - Sugar Shimmer, Pralines & Cream
Dies:
Spellbinders: Bitty Blossoms
Tools/Machines:
Zutter: Distrezz-it-All
We R Memory Keepers: Crop-a-Dile II Big Bite
Other:
Zutter: Corrugated Board
Zutter: Rivets
Zutter: Pound-it-All
You are one smart cookie! This is stunning!!!
Posted by: Michellejbg | March 11, 2012 at 11:30 PM
Stunning layout! Love all the texture and beautiful flowers!
Posted by: Mona Pendleton | March 10, 2012 at 03:49 AM
What a breathtaking layout! Layer by Layer.. Thanks for sharing. Don't worry about changing the size!
Posted by: Wee Von Williams | March 09, 2012 at 06:47 PM
This is so sweet and dreamy! I love the little touches of aqua with all the white and neutral.
Posted by: auntie em (emily) | March 08, 2012 at 02:34 AM
this is so stunning amazing beautiful done love this idee for the wallhanging. awesome. big hug magi
Posted by: magi | March 07, 2012 at 08:20 PM
GORGEOUS Tash!!!! Love what you have done here! Stunning Layout (wall hangning) and stunning tut!
Posted by: Michellejbg | March 07, 2012 at 01:08 PM
BEAUTIFUL & STUNNING, my friend!! BTW is this the little one who tried to steal your ring I made ya? Who could say no to this cutie face?! OMGosh, so cute!! LOL!! TFS :)
Posted by: MargieH | March 07, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Sometimes you just have to say.... you have IT! I am always amazed at the talent of this beautiful lady!
Posted by: Dara Lynn | March 07, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Beautiful! I love how you and Donna layer. Wonder if there's a way you could do a class on layering??? :-) I love it but it just doesn't come naturally for me!
Scrappinandy
Posted by: Andy | March 07, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Well girl, you are rocking the smaller size too. Gorgeous layout
Posted by: Kim S | March 07, 2012 at 08:57 AM
Simply gorgeouos!
Posted by: Julia | March 07, 2012 at 08:27 AM
Your work never ceases to amaze me just beautiful.
Posted by: jennifer | March 07, 2012 at 08:14 AM