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Thursday, February 26, 2015

More Artful Blues inspiration ~ Helena

10:30 AM | Posted by Unknown | | Edit Post

Hi everybody! I have more inspiration from the February kit, Artful Blues, to share with you today. I adore the colors in this kit - from dark gray til deep blue, such a gorgeous color combo!

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I just love the large, blue flowers that comes with the flower add-on. They really make any page or project pop! The felt border in the background is amazing, it adds so much to this layout!

Close-ups:

Just look at this fantastic flower!

I cut small pieces of the chicken wire and added here and there, this and the background paper gives a rustic feel to this otherwise romantic layout.

My second layout for today is a mixed media one. I have played with gesso, clear gesso, masks, mists and then I did a lot of layering. I have also used the scraps from the felt border from the first layout - so don't throw that away, it can be used!

Close-ups:

Chicken wire, cheese cloth and lots of flowers!

I simly love the mirror feathers!

The chipboard fence is from Dusty Attic. I painted it white and distressed the edges. It goes so well with the fence in the photo.

Thank you for stopping by today!

xoxo

Helena

Labels: flower, Mixed Media, mixed media layout, Petaloo Flowers, Prima Marketing | 2 comments

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Enchanted evening projects by Helena

10:30 AM | Posted by Unknown | | Edit Post

Hi everybody! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas. I had an amazing time with my family - I ate too much food and candy, watched lots of old movies on TV, played tons of games with my children and I have had some scrappy time too!

Today I have one layout and a card to share with you, made with the fabulous Swirlydoos December kit "Enchanted Evening". I adore the blue and purple shades in this kit!

The title of this layout is "1953" and that was the year this photo of my father and his little brother was taken. They look so handsome in their little suits! My father passed away a couple of years ago, and scrapbooking his old photos is my way to remember him.

I have used three of the papers from BoBunny, from the kit. I used a diecut paper as a template. I distressed the edges a bit to get a shabby look.

The background was created with a stencil and clear gesso, I then misted with purple mist and let the ink run a bit.

The wooden clock from BoBunny is from the embellishment add-on and just perfect for my vintage page! I painted the clockface and swirls with white gesso, just a bit.

I have also added a couple of wood embellies from a previous kit.

The pink flowers with yellow centers was a part of my Christmas gift in the secret sister swap on the Swirlydoos forum - thank you, Maggi!

I also have a card to share today, a pretty simple one with just a piece of paper from the main kit, a diecut from the embellishment add-on and Petaloo flowers and berries from the main kit.

Thank you for stopping by today! Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

xoxo

Helena

Labels: flower, mixed media layout, Petaloo, Prima | 2 comments

Friday, October 24, 2014

Treasured Yesterdays - Helenas second reveal!

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Hi everybody! Helena here today to share two more layouts with the totally amazing October kit - Treasured Yesterdays. This kit has so many pretty embellies and papers in it - I could create forever!

The first page I'm showing you is a playful, fun one. I decided to use a banner as my main design, and used the beautiful Prima Epiphany papers both for the background and smaller pieces beneath my photos. I have then decorated with flowers from the main kit and flower add on, and the wood Icons and stick pins from the main kit.

A couple of close-ups for you:

I added small pieces of cheese-cloth under the photos, distressed the paper pieces and also painted with some white gesso, to get texture and dimension.

My second layout today is a circular one. I love making layouts in different shapes. I have used a plate as a template, and cut two papers (Prima Epiphany collection) with a regular pair of scissors, and one paper using a decorative scissors. This way I get a shabby, distressed look, and a nice frame on my page.

I have decorated with flowers from the main kit and flower add on, and also a couple of embellies from the main kit (wood icon and stick pin from Prima's Epiphany Collection). Under the photo I have layered a few of the journaling cards from the main kit (distressed the edges of course!).