Whacky Wednesday - using bits to make it work
November 4, 2009 by admin
Okay, so today’s post is not so much whacky, as earth friendly. But I am whacky, so does that count?
I wanted to do a beach layout with the Mistletoe line with some photos taken last Christmas when we went down to the ocean on a very cold and blustery day.
I really love the North Pole pattern, both sides, decided to use two sheets on an 8.5 x 11 layout.
Isn’t it just gorgeous? It really is my favorite paper from the Collection. That shade of blue is beautiful, and I really like the distressing to the B side of the paper.
Because it was Christmas, I also wanted to use one of the holiday die cut tags from the Mistletoe and Co. punchouts. However, the tag I chose was dark red and had dark brown edges, which contrasted with the base papers I chose.
To tie in this element to my layout, I decided to use it as a design element and part of the visual triangle that would draw the eye around my layout. I wanted to bring the postal stamp perforated edges to the bottom of my layout, utilizing dark brown to bring the color together. I don’t have a punch that creates a reverse scallop, so I used my favorite scallop punch from Fiskars, punched a row, and was able to utilize the scrap pieces of paper that it punches out and layer it at the bottom of my layout.
Doing that resulted in this layout:
Notice the visual triangle? The photos are layered in the middle of that triangle so that the eye will move there, as the photos are the most important part of the layout.
I did have fun with different sized circle punches and my sewing machine for faux snow, which added to the theme of the layout.
So while not exactly whacky, it was a great way to utilize my scrap bits and also recreate the shape of those die cut edges on the tags.
Have a great day! The fog has settled in and the temperatures have dropped. It’s turning into Winter at my house!
Davinie
it’s so beautiful ! I love those papers !
this is wonderful!!!!! Love what u have done here
Wow - clearly I need a sewing machine!! I have done hand stitching before but still not as crisp as the lines from a machine - fantastic! Your journaling strips are beautifully done!
She looks slightly cold…LOL! I love it.
such a beautiful layout! And I love the colors!!
GOR~geous!!! I love how you always make the photos center of attention and then add creativity and little details that are perfect without overpowering the whole page. You are SO GOOD! I can’t stitch in a circle to save my life!
Love this layout. The combination of that beautiful blue with that “pop” of dark red is fantastic!
Very pretty! The blue and tan colors are just perfect for a beach layout…for the winter!
Beautiful, love the stitching on the circles!
Hugs,
Tanya
This is GORGEOUS!
I love the way you used the circles on the page..if only I could stitch that well!
Your layout is so gorgeous!! I really love how you stitched on the circles!!
I love this layout - especially the tone on tone stitched circles and the use of that icy blue. It really brings out the feeling of cold winter. Hope I can stitch that well!
That is so pretty. I love the look.
I really need to get my sewing machine fixed!!!! I love the circles, it makes the layout so interesting.
Love the dimension that the circles give! Beautiful!!!
These colors are so pretty together. I really like the contrasting red and brown. I was amazed when I read your journaling, I live in Lincoln City. I love it here! It’s winter here at my house too!!
Love the different groupings you have on this page….the photos & then the journaling! Super idea using the self color circles too. Great page as usual Davinie!!
First I really like the holiday paper line with it’s un-traditional colors and looks. The idea of a winter beach walk page is really cool. Combining 2 things that you would normally not tie together. Your page is fantastic, I like how the circles bring your eye to the photos. Great job!