Hello dear friends! Thanks ever so much for peeking in today~
I could talk of them for weeks, and never finish all the good things I want to say about them.
(love, Christian kindness, concern, generosity, fun! friendship, and a unique genuineness to say the least.)
Their love has been the best! - I well with tears and just can't express how much they mean to me.
I am using the beautiful 'Vintage Artistry' paper collection by 49 and Market Co.; purchased on line @ - - >
https://www.thescrapbookdiaries.com/product-tag/49-and-market/ (The Scrapbook Diaries)
This is Quality paper!; super thick and so beautifully created.
Now, does the photo look a bit - - distressed? : ) This was taken at "Chuck-E-Cheeze Pizza Palace! : )
It was one of those 'sketch' machines; But I love it~
I kept this very simple, letting the photo and the paper shine.
The branch is a Memory Box die, and I embellished it with stickles glitter, sequins, and old mis-matched jewelry pieces that I purchased (for creating : ) at a garage sale.
The flower was cut from a 'Tim Holtz' die. - - > http://timholtz.com/tim-holtz-products/ I also used some of his products listed below (the blending tool and ink.)
The 'burlap looking' texture I added was not stencil and paste, but I used an embossing folder (dry) and my rolling pin! (Very Sophisticated! : )
Instead of using the folder on a piece of paper and sending it through a 'Bigshot' or embossing machine, I put the corners of my project in the folder and used the edge of my rolling pin (the circumference edge near the handle) to rub (hard!) the areas where I wanted texture.
Then I used a sponge blending tool (or you could use a make up sponge) and some distress ink to highlight the texture.
I sure appreciate you taking time to stop in and see what I've been doing!
I mentioned I was working on my craft room in an earlier post, and it has renewed some creativity in me *smile* albeit simple.
I will be sharing this lay-out @ - - > Wen's blog; "AppleApricot" for her "Simply Neutrals Tueday"
Bi-weekly she hosts a wonderful array of neutral projects and photo's. So much creativity awaits when you visit her blog! Please stop in and see! *(I was not 'recently' featured, but the other pic won't load properly! *sigh*)
Have a wonderful day!
Blessings to you,
Karen
Very sweet layout, love the paper and your branch is so nice on it and love the little embellishing with it. The flower is gorgeous too. You are so clever to use the rolling pin on the layout to give it texture, thanks for sharing. I agree our kids are such a blessing, no matter their age :)
ReplyDeletevery pretty Karen.. and I love the rolling pin embossing technique! Very creative and the effect is lovely. The papers are so charming. You have the prettiest collection and I love how you blended it all together. So many lovely details and the sentiments are so fitting. Your daughters are stunning and what a joy that they are so loving, caring and fun! That is a testimony to their parents :) Many blessings to you, dear..
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tamara
A simply beautiful page Karen. I love that you've added some bits of jewelry to the branch die and the embossing technique is brilliant .. will definitely have to give that a try. Love the distressed look on the photo and you have showcased it beautifully!! love and hugs xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning, sweet Karen! What a delight to visit you and see your beautiful creation. I know I say this whenever I visit, but you are so incredibly talented and make the loveliest things.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a joyous day, dear one. Hugs!
Hi Karen, Your girls are lovely. How special to make this wonderful creation using their pics as your theme. It is just beautiful!! The details and techniques you use are always so inspiring. You are an amazing talent my friend and thank you for sharing it with us all. Blessings to you for a great rest of the week.xo
ReplyDeleteKaren,
ReplyDeleteThis is so very lovely! I've been thinking of trying something similar but was going to use painter's stretched canvas but maybe I should try the paper you used instead.
Such a sweet photo of your girls. The embellishments are perfectly simple but you've created quite a grand masterpiece! I love this! :)
Linda
Karen,
ReplyDeleteThis is so very lovely! I've been thinking of trying something similar but was going to use painter's stretched canvas but maybe I should try the paper you used instead.
Such a sweet photo of your girls. The embellishments are perfectly simple but you've created quite a grand masterpiece! I love this! :)
Linda
Gorgeous page. Love the technique you used!!!
ReplyDeleteAwww...Your tender words of love towards your precious daughters melted my heart. They are both quite beautiful, Karen.
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed in deed to have daughter's who are good and gracious to their dear mother.
Your card is beautiful.
Enjoy your weekend~~
Your girls are beautiful! And your art does them justice. Just so lovely. I love the color tones. How nice that you live so much closer to that lovely little French shop! I'm sure I will get back there sometime. Traveling through Colorado was gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteDas ist wunderschön !
ReplyDeleteHello Karen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a loving Mum you are! Your beautiful girls are so very lucky to have you to appreciate them. Your layout is gorgeous, just perfectly done. Thanks for the great tip about using a rolling pin. I must try that out soon. I love texture too. Have a wonderful creative week. I haven't been feeling very creative, I've been going through some emotional 'work' and it's taking most of my energy. But I'm inspired by your lovely words and art. Thanks :0
Jesse