A Day of Frolic

Hi there. How was your weekend? Saturday, Miss C went for a sleepover with her good friend while hubby and I celebrated two separate birthdays in one night. Today Miss C competed in a swimming gala - no medals but she did her best and enjoyed it. That's all that matters.

I completed this following layout on Thursday but didn't have time to post it.

A Day of Frolic

The papers in this collection are so exceptionally gorgeous, it was hard to choose which one to use but I finally settled on this blue bird paper.  I added a subtle texture with clear gloss gel with a chain link stencil. I then added a flower stencil pattern with molding paste for a second dimension. I then brushed on some water colours to make the flowers pop a bit more.  The photo is one my favourites, taken at the Vancouver picnic. I love how her eyes and just a bit of smile shows through the pom pom.

 I think I used up three packs of flowers for this layout - roses, hydrangeas and an assortment pack. Just couldn't stop.

 I fussy cut some tea cups for this corner. I love using bling swirls around the page.

 For the chipboard filigree on the left of this picture, I gessoed and then added layers of water colour and distress paints. I also brushed some gesso on the flowers to mute the colours.

Products Used

Papers from Blue Fern Studios Frolic collection

Chipboard flourish from Blue Fern Studios

Flowers from Prima Marketing and Marion Smith Designs

Bling flourish and stencils from Prima Marketing

Distress paints, various colours from Tim Holtz for Ranger

Gesso, gloss gel and light molding paste from Golden

Water Colours

Thanks for looking,