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Hi everyone! It's the second last day of 2020 which makes this my last Bee Arty blog post for 2020. What a year this has been! Let's hope 2021 will be a lot kinder to us all and that we can get back to our 'normal' lives as soon as possible.

 

Now on to today's project which is a layout created with the gorgeous new collection by Michelle Grant called "Grateful Heart".  Here is the completed layout plus a quick tutorial on how I created this layout.

To start, cut a one inch frame from the "Hope" 12x12 paper (B side). Trim a quarter of an inch from each side of the "Together" 12x12 paper (B side). Adhere to the frame on an angle to form the base. Lightly ink around the edge with black archival ink.

Cut out the large doily from the "Faith" 12x12 paper, place in the middle of the layout base and lightly trace around the doily. Fussy cut all of the remaining floral elements and set aside.

Random stamp to the top left and the bottom right of the photo frame area and around the page as shown in the image below. Stamps used were from the "Heartfelt" Clear Stamp Set and the script stamp from the "Bokeh" Clear Stamp Set and stamped with black archival ink.

 

The next steps require some fussy cutting. I've fussy cut all of the elements but for this layout you'll need just the pieces shown. Note: I did leave a few out of the final layout at the time this photo was taken. You can still add them to your layout if you wish.

 

These elements were cut from the "Faith", "Blessed" and "Gathers" 12x12 papers. The orange bird cage is from the "Family" 12x12 paper.

 

The large doily was cut from the "Faith" and the remaining pieces from the "Family" 12x12 papers.
 
Adhere the large doily to the centre of the base with the smaller black doily on top. Arrange the remaining pieces to form a photo mat and adhere to your photo. I have used a 3"x5" photo for this layout. Arrange and adhere all other elements as shown in the final layout, some of which have been popped up with foam tape. I added in the "Thankful, Grateful, Blessed" at the last minute, these were cut from the "Family" 12x12 paper.

Here are some close ups of my final layout to show you how I've embellished the page.

Grateful Heart Collection - Gathers 12x12 Cut & Colour Sheet

Colour Blast White Gesso (for splatters)

Black Archival Ink

Foam Tape

 

Thanks for stopping by, happy crafting.

Hi everyone, today I’m back on the Bee Arty blog with a layout inspired by this months challenge: black, white and one colour of choice. I decided to go with orange as I had used this colour recently for another challenge and it surprisingly turned out great. 

 

Here is my layout plus a quick tutorial and a few close ups, so you can see how I’ve created the page.

I've used Bee Arty's 350gsm white cardstock as the base, cut down to 11.5"x11.5". This has been framed with black (11.75"x11.75") and orange cardstock (12"x12").

On the white cardstock base paint some Cider Artist Ink down the middle as shown.

 

 Next some stamping and for this I've used the Fearless Clear Stamp and randomly stamped around the photo area. After photographing, I decided it still needed something extra, so I've also used script from the Memories Rubber Stamp Set.

I've added some pieces and scraps I had from the Fearless, Brave & Free collection to add to contrast as well as compliment the colour I have used. Splutters were added using the Cider Artist Ink after adding the top and bottom strips to tie it together. The sentiment is from the Fearless, Brave and Free Within 12x12 paper, which has been cut down and matted onto black cardstock. The rest of that piece has been put behind the photo mat.

Hi everyone, today I'm sharing a layout created with the stunning Something Blue collection from Uniquely Creative. I love monotone collections and this is no exception. The colour scheme is based on the Pantone 2020 colour - Classic Blue. 

Here is my layout plus close ups so you can see how I've created and embellished the page. I've given mine a mixed media background to match the pretty papers.

Uniquely Creative Something Blue Collection - Singing the Blues 12x12 Paper

Uniquely Creative Something Blue Collection - My Favourite Blue 12x12 Paper

Uniquely Creative Something Blue Collection - Out of the Blue 12x12 Paper

Uniquely Creative Something Blue Collection - Delft Blue 12x12 Paper

Uniquely Creative Something Blue Collection - Cut-a-Part Sheet

Uniquely Creative Something Blue Collection - Zentangle River Mini Stamp

 

I'm sharing my entry for Dusty Attic's November Challenge. As soon as I saw the mood board I knew exactly which paper collection to use. The Wise & Free Collection from Uniquely Creative was perfect as it has the soft pastel tones just like the mood board.

 

I've used three different chipboard items from Dusty Attic for this project, all embossed with matching glittery pastel embossing powder from Couture Creations. 

Here is my layout plus close ups so you can see how I've created and embellished the page.

 

Dusty Attic - Gradient Stencil

White Cardstock

Couture Creations Embossing Powder - Pastel Lilac Holographic

Couture Creations Embossing Powder - Pastel Mint Holographic

 

Thanks for stopping by, happy crafting!