Hero Arts Blog Hop
Welcome to the 2011 Hero Arts Catalog Blog Hop!
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If you're a regular reader your might remember seeing these photos from my recent Thank You Mom post. I wanted to create a layout that showcased just the image of my Grandma Cathy and Anna because they look so much alike!
Here's a peek at the process and how I used the new Hero Arts stamps:
I started out by stamping the Classic Fabric Design (CG245) with cream paint onto kraft cardstock. The stamp measures 4.5 x 5.75.
After letting it dry I re-stamped (trying to get it close to the same spot but knowing it would not be perfect) using Versamark embossing ink. I poured Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel on top and cooked it with a heat gun. The result looks and feels similar to vintage wallpaper.
I had already printed my photos (both photos on one canvas in photoshop), rounded the top corners, and trimmed a sheet of white cardstock to give myself a border. I adhered the stamped/embossed piece right below the photos on the left side.
In the spot on the bottom right corner I trimmed a really lovely piece of Pink Paislee pattern paper. On top of that section I added a shipping tag on which I had typed "Your Great-Grandmother Cathy and you, 2010." I wish I knew the date of the photo of my Grandama - I'll probably call my Mom to get that information.
I did a straight stitch on my sewing machine all the way around and then used a zigzag stitch in between the photos and the pattern papers.
Next I used this Thank You Definition (CG268) stamp to put a light text print right on top of the shipping tag. I slipped a piece of scratch paper under the tag and stamped on top (ideally I would have stamped before stitching it to the page but that's the way it goes).
Here's what the tag looked like after stamping:
The love border is handdrawn using a new metallic pen from Faber-Castell. The butterfly is from Jenni Bowlin Studio.
Along the other edge I added three little word stickers from Cosmo Cricket.
Journaling goes around the edge of the white cardstock and says: Amazing to see the similarities here between you and your Great Grandmother Cathy. Especially the smile. Oh that smile. She would have just loved you so much Anna. She was such a cool Grandma for me. I miss her.
SUPPLIES : Hero Arts Classic Fabric Design (CG245), Thank You Definition (CG268); Kraft Cardstock; Versamark embossing ink; Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel; Pink Paislee Sweetest Day Pattern Paper; Jenni Bowlin Vellum Embellished Butterflies With Jewels; Cosmo Cricket Yellow Tiny Type; staple; machine stitching; cream paint; black pen
Up next on the Blog Hop: Jennifer McGuire (she's always got very cool stuff on her blog).
Remember, if you find a link that doesn't work, you can always hop back to the Hero Arts Blog for a list of direct links to all the blogs in the hop.
Love learning new techniques, you are very inspiring Ali.
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What a great layout. The background stamp technique is something I can't wait to try!!!! Beautiful layout as always. Happy Holidays and thank you.
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Oh my, I didn't even realize that it was two different sweet babies,I had to do a double take. The stamping looked so awesome, I will have to try this one.
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I love the technique used with the Classic Fabric Design stamp. And I absolutely love the family connections you are able to make even when separated by time. Thanks ALi!
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Very cool idea.
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Beautiful layout and such a fabulous technique! Thank you for sharing!
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The great thing about this technique is that you can vary the color of the wallpaper to coordinate with your photos or other embellishments.
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So beautiful! love this tfs Barbara
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Love the layout and the background tech!
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Gorgeous layout! I'm trying my first december daily, and it's hard... You make it sound so easy ~
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I love the look you created - it looks like it has so much depth! Fantastic.
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As always Ali....beautiful and inspiring
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LOve the lace addition and that yellow flower!
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Great stamp and striking page. Thanks.
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This is so stunning! That technique is amazing! I can't wait to try it!
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So gorgeous!!! Love it!
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Great layout! The stamped kraft paper really does look like wallpaper. I wish I had a photo of my grandma as a young child. Anna will treasure this!
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I love the look you made by layering the fabric background and embossing. It almost looks raised with a shadow. I need to try this technique!
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Nice page.Good example of using your stamps on a scrap book page.
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Fantastic and gorgeous. Your page is so incredible. Thanks for sharing is with us on this blog.
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Stunning, love that technique, I've never seen that before and it's very effective. Beautiful page gorgeous photos.
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Fabulous layout! My favorite piece is the faux wallpaper you created; I've gotta try this!!
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very interesting technique ....just love that stamp!
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Wow! I love seeing how you used the stamps on a scrapbook page!
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Love your LO! Love that cling bg stamp!
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