Now generally I am most definitely not a kit killer. I still have what seems like oodles left over from each and every one of my Studio Calico kits. But when it comes to the DT packages Suzanne sends me, well I try and make sure I kill it then!!
So all these patterned papers on this layout is what I had left over from working with the October Afternoon Modern Homemaker range. A mish-mash of scraps that I thought might be difficult to finish off.
That is, until inspiration struck me in the form of this layout by Dina Wakley and I knew it would be so easy to just layer them all on. Slap on a quick coat of gesso and they become more like a textured background rather than strong dominating patterns.
And with a bit of free-motion stitching (with a machine that didn't seem to be cooperating at the time) I created some perfect journalling spots that become the focal point of the layout. Cool hey?!
PS. Yes, they are flowers made from cupcake wrappers. Seemed apt given the layout theme!
I really like the priginal way that you journaled this page and the shot of bright yellow looks great, love it.
ReplyDeleteHey natalie!!! I am a definetely a kit killer..LOL! I will try and stretch out the kit to use pretty much everything in there. I dont put it away because I never get back to it..So I try and make cards with the left overs, use the alphas as a background etc etc...try to get my money's worth! Love what you have done here ....such beautiful pics as well!Hope you are well, Nadia.
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