02.16.15
Perfectly You
Hello everyone, Chantalle with you again and I’m looking forward to sharing a couple of layouts I’ve created, using the truly beautiful I AM... and Enchanted collections.
First up, is this page entitled ‘I am perfectly imperfect'. I think the reason we are so smitten with the ‘I Am’ collection is that it resonates will all of us. Not only is it a beautiful line, but the sentiments expressed pertain to our every day lives. We all have our fears, our eccentricities and instead of dwelling on them, it’s a happy reminder to be comfortable in our own skin!
I have stitched together a couple of different elements to create my base layer. Using a sheet of ’Thankful’ 12x12 paper underneath, I then went about trimming the diagram section from the 6x8 elements paper and placing it in the centre towards the bottom. As you can see, I have printed my journalling directly onto this section, using my home printer. Finally, I have placed a 6x4 SN@P! card in complimentary hues at the top, leaving a small gap for interest. Everything was then machine stitched down.
Various elements have been strategically placed onto the journalled sheet. Some stickers have been raised onto foam tape, some ephemera stitched over the top. I have used the prompts on the stickers to remind myself of the things I want to remember this year. I just love the gold touches in this collection!
One of my favourite things I like to do with enamel dots is highlight patterns. Pop an enamel dot over a spotted pattern or use it as the centre of a floral print to add definition.
Experiment with tucking your die cuts in and over other objects on your page. A great way to make your stash go further is to cut things in half... There’s no point wasting a great bit of a die cut that no-one can see anyway!
In this next page, I have pulled out all the elements I could find in the yellow and green hues from the Enchanted collection, to tell a wedding love story. I especially love that rose pattern. Doesn’t it evoke imagery of Sleeping Beauty waiting for her dashing Prince?!
The floral print, inspired me to create a bramble (just like in the storybook!) using my Silhouette Cameo, where I have tucked lots of elements inside, including my photo.
Some machine stitching adds texture along with a mix of elements, like the glitter enamel dots (SO yum!) metallic sheen from the gorgeous silver foil elements and metal bradz.
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then you are going to be serious BFF’s with this collection! Layer chipboard frames over parts of a print to highlight them, like on this sheet from the 6x6 paper pad.
An awesome touch is the various sizes and circular shapes included in the washi paper, that also have some sentiments printed onto them. Here I have placed the thicker size of the yellow floral tape onto some plain cardstock, then raised it with some foam tape. Layer another piece of washi over the top to create your own layered stickers.
Thank you so much for stopping by today!
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