Here's the sketch:
Initially I had different
plans for the sketch as I make a lot of tags (and I may do that layout later
still), my creativity took another route. If you’ve been following my blog
you've seen that I've been scrapping our Fall family photos and wanted to keep
up with that for this week’s posting. My Authentique stash was next to me (pilled
on my lap, covering the couch, the cat, and Warren). I really wanted to include
the large journaling sticker as “A unique blend of wishes and dreams come true”
since it reminds me of my children. The base is from the “Splendid” line, the
teal 6 x 6 sheets are “Free Bird”, the card stock label from “Genuine”, and the
navy paper and stickers from “Original”.
To create the layout I inked the edges of the base paper with my Tim Holtz distress ink in Gathered Twigs, straight from the pad. I layered stickers on my Ranger non-stick mat or back them in card stock. I like to glue last, as many of you know, but I do glue page elements to each other just not to the base. The American crafts stickers I wanted to use were an 'e' short. I grabbed a color that nearly matched and smushed ink on top same as I did in Wednesday's post. Since my elements bring not attached to the base I could move them and add ink to the background. I used Tattered Angels mist to create droplets by simply unscrewing the sprayer and flicking the straw at the paper.
To create the layout I inked the edges of the base paper with my Tim Holtz distress ink in Gathered Twigs, straight from the pad. I layered stickers on my Ranger non-stick mat or back them in card stock. I like to glue last, as many of you know, but I do glue page elements to each other just not to the base. The American crafts stickers I wanted to use were an 'e' short. I grabbed a color that nearly matched and smushed ink on top same as I did in Wednesday's post. Since my elements bring not attached to the base I could move them and add ink to the background. I used Tattered Angels mist to create droplets by simply unscrewing the sprayer and flicking the straw at the paper.
Supply List: Authentique patterned paper and stickers;
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks, and Markers; Ranger Glossy Accents; Tattered
Angels Mist; Paper Valise twine; unknown vintage trim and buttons; Bazzill
Basics cardstock; American Crafts Thickers; Best Creation Foam.
I'd like to introduce
my blog hop partner Natasha Connolly!
I loved the sketch, the papers I selected, the photo, AND the people in it – talk about setting myself up for success! To take it one step further, I get to post on Rhea’s blog – she IS the ReAson I FINALLY scrapped! Thanks for being a friend, lending an ear, and helping me ReAlize that I NEEDED to scrap again! F5 - I'm Refreshed!"
Supply List:
Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Bazzil Red and Black, Unknown White, Bella Blvd: Making the Team
Mists/Inks/Stamps: Color Mist: Mister Huey's Calico White, Sprinklers: Holiday Style: Spruce Tree, The Crafter's Workshop: 12x12 Template: Chicken Wire, Ranger Archival Ink: Jet Black, Sharpie: Fine Black, DCWV: Black Rub-On Stitching, Autumn Leaves Stampology:Borders Celebration
Embellishments: Little Yellow Bicycle:Clear Cuts Journalling Pieces: Calendar, Wild Asparagus:My Mind's Eye: "Handsome" Tag, Scenic Route: Chipboard: Summer Collection: Arrows, Bella Blvd: Making the Team: Alpha & Bits.
Be sure to leave a
comment on this blog for a chance to win the prize listed below, and on each
blog in the hop to win the grand prize ($75 value). The next stop is Catherine Stockley. The Hop is open from March 1 to March
3 to qualify to win a prize.
Enjoy!
Blog Hop List:
1. Cheryl Ashworth with guests Shar Strahan & Brande Strahan
*3.You are here* Rhea Skomorowski and Natasha Connolly
10. Liz Davis
11. Cathy Caines and guest Rexene Lockyer
Hi Rhea,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I got to say.. you have a wonderful distributive story telling ability I loved how you described your testosterone filled house.. LOL made me giggle! Its great to see a bunch of ladies having fun with there new hop! And a very cute and creative hop name too BTW!
Having all that testosterone you must have the male layouts down to a T!.. I'm male layout challenged!! lol Give me pink! Put a male pic in front of me and my mind goes BLANK!! lol Anyway Thanks for sharing your work Its always fun to see other ladies work and styles!!
Wow! You ladies rocked that sketch! I love how both layouts are similar (because of the sketch) but the 'style' is so different...and I LOVE both! LOL :)
ReplyDelete(PS: Tash, stand up scrapers drive me crazy...BUT, I realized that while I sit to scrap, I stand up for Project Life! hahaha
LOL, If I am not on the couch surrounded so I can't move, I stand too!
DeleteI always enjoy pursuing your layouts because there is always so much to take in - love seeing the kids - and I love that you and hubby appear a lot in your pages as well - I tend to forget about the adults! You rock the mediums - I think my little Boo would love to play at your house!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I love blog hops. It is so much fun to see how each of you use the sketch. All the different embellishments. Wonderful. Fun post! I'll be smiling all day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job ladies !! Isn't this sketch super fun ?!?
ReplyDeleteRhea, you know that I've got a love affair going with Authentique as well. Something about that paper just pushes all my buttons. I love your layout! Natasha, I am so glad you are back on the band wagon again. Love the layout! Great job ladies!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, awesome, awesome!! Glad to hear you're back in the swing of things Tash...missed your fabulous layouts!!
ReplyDeleteLoving this Rhea and Natasha - you really hit it out of the park. Two different styles but oh so awesome. Scraplift worthy, as usual!
ReplyDeleteRhea, I loved your story about the "crappy" hearts, LOL! You turned them into an awesome accent, and I love the ink splatters, too!
ReplyDeleteNatasha, glad you made up with your scrap supplies! Love your page, especially the black arrows & red accents!
Ha! It's working! Love both LO! Rhea~ really love the messiness of the background! Tash~ Love how those hearts pop off the page!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you both used the sketch and your layouts are so different! Fabulous work!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Rhea and Tash! Love the LO's!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your work. Great layouts!
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful layouts!! Rhea, I just love your style. Natasha, so glad that you made up with your scrappy supplies, you two are great together!! I also love both of your blogging abilities, so fun to read!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layouts.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteYour photo is adorable and I love the grunged up inky technique, Rhea! Now, why doesn't Natasha have her own blog?? She is quite the storyteller! Love the clean lines of your layout, Natasha, and that photo is stellar!
ReplyDeleteShe actually does, but hasn't posted in a long time.
DeleteFabulous job by both of you! Loved reading your posts, too :)
ReplyDeleteLove the squares of layering!
ReplyDeleteYou are the winner for my blog hop prize!
DeleteAwesome! Thankyou!
DeleteBeautiful layouts, ladies. Love the comedic commentary:-)
ReplyDeleteRhea...Love your LO!!!!The misting is awesome. You did a great job with the layering and the colors you used were beautiful. I love the humor you added to your blog post and I loved how you made (what my friend Cathie Reed would say) a "flopportunitiy" - you turned a mistake around to make it work!!!
ReplyDeleteTash...yout LO is simply beautiful. I like the misting and masking on your LO and I enjoyed reading about you and the kids. I alternate between standing and sitting when I scrap, especially the past month..hope to see more of your creations soon.
Beautiful Los!!! Rhea , love your running commentary on all the ooppsies and love how it all came together in the end. Tash...you crack me up...a woman surrounded by that much testosterone NEEDS a bit of pink in her life!
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ReplyDeleteGreat layouts, ladies. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove the misting and arrows, great layouts!
ReplyDeleteTwo fantastic takes on this sketch. Love the close-up photos!
ReplyDeleteBoth awesome layouts! I pinned the love one because I want to lift. thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletearent you just a lucky duck! enjoy your new space!!
ReplyDeleteRhea, I adore your layout almost as much as I like reading your process :)
ReplyDeleteYay, Natasha is back, nice work lady!
Great layout! Love your interpretation of the sketch!
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous Sketchbook365 layout! I love that colour combo and the way you have splattered the ink. TFS
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