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.
Gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!
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I love the way you've incorporated stamping onto a layout. And, the Classic Fabric Design stamp is a must have!
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Loving that vintage wallpaper technique! Must try!
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FABULOUS page!!
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Oh this is SO CUTE! I love it!
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Great layout Ali. Really love your work!
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Love your style, you never cease to amaze and inspire me.
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Thank you for the faux wall paper technique - very cool.
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Nice cards!
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Beautiful layout. Love the vintage look that you created with the stamp!
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I'm loving that background cling!!!
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Thanks so much for the inspiration, Ali ~ Gorgeous layout!!!
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Beautiful layout...
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I thought it was Anna in both photos until I read the story. Amazing resemblance. Beautiful layout and beautiful little girls.
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Great technique, thanks for sharing
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Wow you have rocked that stamp with that technique. What a great idea for a scrapbook page accent.
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Your page are just perfectly perfect ! I think I'm gonna try to use them as a layout for my album.
TFS
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i love the texture on this, and of course your page is so lovely & filled with meaning. a treasure. :)
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What an unique technique !..lovely!
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Wow...I saw the picture of your grandmother earlier and I thought it was Anna. Quite the resemblance. Love the scrapbook page.
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Very beautiful page and love the technique! Off to see what Jennifer McGuire's up to...
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Love this layout and the "vintage wallpaper." Reminds me of the paper in my grandparents' living room!
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Your layout is beautiful! I love the natural, soft colors you used.
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Beautiful technique - the result is just beautiful! Thanks so much.
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Love how you used the stamps in your layout. Thanks for the ideas :)
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