I have another layout to share today! This layout was inspired by Ashley Horton’s Texture Techniques Class at Big Picture Classes.

I started with a sheet of Bazzill Mystique Cardstock and added a layer of clear gesso. After the gesso was dry I added mixed media to the cardstock using the packaging technique and No Yoking Coloringz Spray from Shimmerz Paints. I created a cut file in Cricut® Design Space, but rather than cutting it I used my pens to draw the design on the layout. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the pen drew on top of the gesso and the mixed media products!! I then used grey embroidery floss and stitched each letter. I backed the hand stitched cardstock onto a piece of dark charcoal cardstock and also added machine stitching around the border.

I then moved on to my photo cluster. I used a majority of Project Life cards from the Hip Kit Club, a doily, and a glassine bag. I even pulled out my decorative scissors (Raise your hand if you still have some of those in your stash! ha!). Then I started embellishing. I used multiple pieces from the Shimelle Starshine Collection (including the florals, chipboard stars, the butterfly, the skinny “important stuff” die cut.) I added a sticker & yellow tassel from the Crate Paper-Maggie Holmes-Wonder Collection and a globe sticker from Echo Park.

I will add journaling to this layout. I plan on typing my journaling because I’m not sure of placement. That way I can print it and then be able to move it around the page until I find the perfect spot. Whenever I type my journaling I like to wait until I have a full sheet to print so I don’t waste paper. For final touches I added Heidi Swapp Navy Color Shine & my date stamp using CTMH Pacifica Exclusive Ink™.

Here’s a process video showing how all of this came together!

Thanks for stopping by!
-Kelly

I’m back again with another layout from our cruise.

I used a cut file designed by Ashley Horton for Big Picture Classes on patterned paper from the Dear Lizzy-Fine & Dandy Collection. After I had it cut I backed it with 6 photos and 3 Project Life cards from the Hip Kit Club. Then I grabbed CTMH White Daisy Cardstock and added some mixed media. For the pink paste I used Faber Castell Glass Bead Glitter Gel, CTMH Blush Re-Inker & white acrylic paint. Once I had the color mixed I used a Tim Holtz stencil and created a random polka dot background.

I added stitching to a few of the Polaroid squares and then started embellishing. I used multiple products including: Pink Fresh Studio Puffy Sequins, a chipboard gold glittered circle from the Maggie Holmes-Shine Collection, gold glitter hearts from CTMH, Heidi Swapp gold Minc arrows, a retired CTMH Balloon Ride enamel shape, CTMH Pink Enamel Dots, Gold Glitter Trim from Michael’s, a mint & gold Heidi Swapp bow, and a few other odds and ends from my stash. For the title I used tiny wood veneer alpha letters from Studio Calico.

Here’s a process video showing how all of this came together!

Thanks for stopping by!
-Kelly

PLEASE NOTE: AS A CTMH INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT I RECEIVE A SMALL COMPENSATION IF YOU PURCHASE FROM THE CTMH LINKS ABOVE.  I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH BIG PICTURE CLASSES. IT IS JUST A SERVICE THAT I USE AND ENJOY.