I think I am so art-focused at the moment, that I'm really not happy unless I have a paint brush in my hand!!
I've used two blogs for inspiration, Dusty Attic (mood board and chipboard) and C'est Magnifique (Layout).
C'est Magnifique have beautiful layouts each month and I find combining theirs with a colour theme or mood board really helps focus some of the creative energy.
The colours from Dusty Attic are darker, warm and rich (pic below). I also LOVE their chipboard and being the month of Valentine's and all things love, it seemed very fitting to do a page for my little boy. The sentiment chipboard piece that I use 'a LIFETIME is not long enough to LOVE you', just felt like the perfect choice for me.
After colouring the chipboard I used UTEE to give the 'love' a little more oomph and shine. I love how this stuff and love how it came out.
Do you like how I covered his 'dignity'? ;) teehee.... He'd kill when he's older otherwise!
I went sparingly with the flowers on this one
I used WOW embossing powders in Pomegranate and Paprika for the chip board Baroque Circle.
Used UTEE for added texture around the frame with a Tim Holtz Urban Grunge Stamp.
The brown part of the chipboard was coloured with distress paints, ink and then stamped over the top with white and then inked again with Victorian Velvet ink,
The Dusty Attic Mood Board Challenge
C'est Magnifique Layout Challenge
House of Cards Love Challenge
Wonderful page!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Beautifully artsy with so many interesting elements. Xx
ReplyDeleteThe mood board did the job then because your layout is gorgeous, I love all those chipboard words and the lovely colours you chose to use. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteSo glad you thought of his future and covered up his 'dignity' lol, he will love you forever too and we can see why. Gorgeous page, liking the chipboard words and color palette :-) xxx
ReplyDeletewow!!!! It is amazing!!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteGeorgie what do you use to create those awesome drips? You do that quite often and I'm always intrigued because I can never get quite the same effect.
ReplyDeleteWow what a awesome layout and embellishments.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
EXQUISITE! I love love loooooove how you've interpreted our Dusty Attic challenge this month. Absolute perfection on a page!! So glad you joined in! My fave bit is the UTEE use.....ADORE that stuff, too:):)
ReplyDeleteWowzers! Your page is fabulous! I love all the texture and the layout you used! What a wonderful keepsake!
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely splendid page! Dignity covered very well - good idea - it will spare the blushes!!! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab interpretation of the mood board! Thanks for paying along at Dusty Attic!
ReplyDeleteWow Georgie, this is stunning! I think your colours match perfectly to the mood board! Such a beautiful layout with so many wonderful elements! Love it! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteHi Georgie! This page is so wonderful with a fabulous design, texture and embellishments. I really love it.
ReplyDeleteMar x
Totally stunning, Georgie! I LOVE all the amazing texture and beautiful colors, too! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! What a cutie ;)
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Samantha xx
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Just lovely! What a cutie ;)
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Samantha xx
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Really, really nice! Love all of it! Thanks for entering the C'est Magnifique February Sketch Challenge!
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Wow, stunning creation, love the vibrant colors and layers.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous!! You have used the Dusty Attic Board to perfection. Thank you for joining us at Dusty Attic.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous 'arty' background, perfect!! and a stunning layout, could look at this for ages there are so many layers. Wonderful stuff! Hugs Ruth x
ReplyDeleteWow, this is really gorgeous! Wonderful background and colors - and your coverage of the delicate parts of the photo is very clever ;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the February Sketch Challenge at C´est Magnifique!
Hi Georgie, what an absolutely stunning layout and your use of these warm rich colours is gorgeous. Love it. Thanks also for being so kind and leaving me a comment at Cheery Lynn Designs.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your weekend, Julie x
Very pretty layout! I love the colors, the great texture, the wonderful look of the whole page! Thanks for playing along with us over at House of Cards!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, this is amazing. Truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteToni - HOC DT
Oh wow this is just so beautiful. Loving the warm colourful autumn hues and precious photos.
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A stunning layout Georgie. Nikki xx
ReplyDeleteWOW This is stunning, love your texture on the chipboard and the photos are just gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous layout! I love all the embossing powder! Thanks for joining the C'est Magnifique February Sketch Challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours and a great way of using those chipboard elements! Jenny x
ReplyDeleteStunning page! Darling subject, too.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful piece! Thank you for joining in with HOC! Pat DT x
ReplyDeleteWow! Grogeous! I love the colours and all the details! Thanks for joining the C'est Magnifique sketch challenge!
ReplyDeleteStunning layout! Love the colors and textures! Thanks for joining the February Sketch Challenge at C'est Magnifique!
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