I had planned on
getting this layout – using the June kit from Très Jolie and based on the
included sketch – done by Father’s Day, but that didn’t happen.
This photo of my
son was taken 6 ½ years ago, when the twins were just a few days old and so
very, very tiny.
I really did a
number on the sketch. While the basic elements are there, I did some twisting
and turning with the tags and the flower placement.
This month’s paper
collection is “In the Past” from AB Studios: perfect for masculine layouts with
the grays and browns and muted patterns.
I started by cutting
the center out of the base paper and put it aside. The next layer was trimmed
to 11 ½” x 11 ½” and distressed around the edges.
Once that was
done, I took out my sewing machine and used a zig zag stitch around the borders
to attach the two sheets together.
While I had the
machine out, I made a couple of tags by cutting several layers of different
sizes, distressing the edges, and sewing them together. I used my Big Bite to make
the holes on top and several circle punches to create the reinforcements.
I painted one of
the chipboard pieces that came with the kit with black gesso and put it aside.
When it had dried completely, I cut it into four pieces to place around the
page.
I created several
layers under the photo from corrugate and dry wall tape. I do like the way
these items add so much texture to the page. I then added the tags, placing
them here and there until I was satisfied and then glued the title pieces down.
The photo itself
was framed with one of the 49 and Market pieces that came with the kit. I placed
another of the frames over a journaling card cut from the patterned paper and
tucked it underneath.
I kept the rest of
the embellishments simple, placing pieces of the chipboard around and to the
side of the photo and adding a strip of corrugate, some loops of thread, a metal
clock, and a few blooms from the kit.
Here are a few
closeups:
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*****Supplies*****
***Très Jolie June
Kit***
AB Studio – In the
Past Collection – 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper – Sheet #1 – 12 o’clock
AB Studio – In the
Past Collection – 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper – Sheet #2 – Something magical
AB Studio – In the
Past Collection – 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper – Sheet #6 – Stopped time
AB Studio – In the
Past Collection – Bonus Sheet
Darice – Floral
Embellishments – Paper Flowers – Natural – 36 Pcs #30062068
Advantus – Tim
Holtz – Idea-ology Collection – Timepieces – Metal Clock Faces #TH92831
Bottle Cap Inc –
Vintage Edition – Decorative Typewriter Tiles – 26 Pcs #TYP261C
49 and Market –
Vintage Artistry Natural Collection – Stitched Frames – 6 Pcs #VAC-32181
***Très Jolie June
Mixed Media Kit***
Darice – Floral
Embellishments – Sweetwater Roses – 12 Pcs #30062046
***Mediums***
Liquitex –
Professional – Black Colored Gesso #5320251
Ranger Ink – Tim
Holtz – Distress Ink Pads – Mini – Walnut Stain #132718
***Tools***
We R Memory
Keepers – Crop-A-Dile Big Bite
EK Success – EK
Tools – Nesting Punch – ¼ Inch Circle #54-10060
EK Success – EK
Tools – Nesting Punch – ½ Inch Circle #54-10062
***Other***
Duncan Enterprises
– Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
Art Institute –
Glitter Glue – Dries Clear Adhesive
Tombow – Mono
Adhesive Dispenser
Coats & Clark
– Extra Strong Upholstery Thread – Black
Corrugated
Packaging
Dry Wall Tape
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As always, I want
to thank you for peeking into my blog; your visits mean a lot to me.
