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.
I love, love the vintage wallpaper look!!! Thanks
Holly
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Wow, your piece does look like vintage wallpaper. Very cool layout.
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Gorgeous layout!
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beautiful layout!
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Beautiful layout page..
great vintage technique.
The likeness in the photos
is remarkable : )
TFS
Dee
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Thanks for the inspiration!!!
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Your card is lovely Ali. You are so right about their smiles. Such a nice sentiment.
Holly Bott
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Gorgeous LO!
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Beautiful! The stamps and and technique are incredible!
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Neat scrapbook page and wonderful way to extend your memories to your daughter.
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I like how you made the vintage wallpaper--great layout.
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Beautiful LO and fantastic technique!
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Love the background stamp
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fab layout, love all the details and colours. Just stunning!
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Very cool technique!! This layout is precious...one to treasure for sure!
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I love how you used the classic fabric design stamp ... you've turned a wonderful photo into a gorgeous piece of art! Love what you did! lavender & roses - Susanne
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What a lovely effect.
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Great technique and stamp.
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beautiful!
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Love the look of the new stamps.
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What an absolutely gorgeous page--and the double stamped and then embossed technique looks so beautiful!
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Wow! I love what you did!! I think I need that stamp!
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Ali, that is marvelous. Too bad Grandma can't see it as I am sure she would love it. Marge
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Gorgeous!! I can't wait to try this.
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That layout is adorable, love those flowers!
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