Saturday, June 14, 2014

Riddersholm & Authentique Inspiration from Flying Unicorn

Hi Everyone,


I am here today to share with you a layout I created using some lovely Riddersholm papers as well as Authentique papers which I received in my pack from the Flying Unicorn.

Now Riddersholm is a brand I haven't had much to do with so I was excited to get the chance to have a play.  I have used a piece of Authentique paper for my base and my layers behind my photo are made up of Riddersholm papers. Authentique papers are so super thick they make for a perfect sturdy background especially when applying mixed media products.

"Pure Sweetness"



For my background I have used a Memory Box Stencil (love these stencils) using some modelling paste.  I have then used some Tim Holtz Distress Paint in Salty Ocean which I just dabbed on in a few different places then I quickly sprayed some water over it.  Then with a small paint brush I moved the paint along my background to spread it out.  This is a great way to get the colour more even as well as toning down the colour.  


Lots and lots of gorgeous flowers...some Prima and some Petaloo.


And then ever so lightly I have sprayed in various places some Lindy's Stamp Gang mist in Fuzzy Navel Peach.





Products Used from the Flying Unicorn Store:

Prima Flowers - Abbey Blue
Silks Acrylic Paint - Solar Gold
Papermania Vintage Lace Boarders

Other:
Kaisercraft Stamp
Prima Stamp
Prima Vine, Buttons and letter stickers
Twine
Washi Tape and Tissue Tape
Gold Thread

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today :)
Till next time....
xo

Friday, June 13, 2014

Manor House Country Estate Inspiration

Hi Everyone :)

I want to share today a layout I created using the new and fabulous papers and flowers from the Country Estate Collection.

I used the "New Day" Paper as my base and because I wanted to add lots of mediums to my background I adhered it to a piece of 12 x 12 chipboard.  This just makes the paper stronger to withhold any sort of medium that is added.  So as you can see I went a little wild with lots of mist, masking and stamping...lol!

Melinda Thompson May 2014

I love the gorgeous bright colours in this new release...there is something about adding pops of colour to projects to make them stand out and of course because I was scrapping about my happy little boy who is now at the adorable age of 8 months..the bright yellows were just perfect.

Melinda Thompson May 2014-1

I LOVE the cute chipboard hearts...here I have covered them with a light coat of Gesso and then after I had glued them down I went over parts of the edges with some mist and a fine paint brush then quickly spraying some water afterwards to tone and blend the colour as well as highlight the edges.  I have also used a Romantique Frame and tore it in a few pieces and placed it at the top of my layout for some extra texture and layering.

Melinda Thompson May 2014-4

Melinda Thompson May 2014-5

Hope you have managed to get your hands on some of these new release items.
Thanks for stopping by today :)

illustration_Vintage Roses PMS 4625 C

Products Used:
Country Estate Papers
Heart Buttons
Swirl
Romantique Frame
Vinettes - Blue (misted)
Country Roses - Lemon
Denim Blues - Dark
Denim Blues - Light
Frilly Roses - Denim (misted)
Ballarina Thoughts Wandering Mixed Pack (Yellow)
Rustic (Blue)

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

CSI - Case File No. 125

Hi my lovely friends,

Well this concludes my time at CSI being their Special Detective through the Flying Unicorn.  What a fun month it was!

The latest Case File looks like this:
Aren't those colours so gorgeous...how could I not do this one :)


"So Cute @ 4 Months" 


Using some gorgeous leftover Crate Paper from the On Trend Collection with some Fancy Pants and my ever diminishing pile of Hambly.. :(  Went with the whole doily theme to replicate the gorgeous crochet rug my baby is lying on...LOVE the new Prima Lace Stickers...







Evidence: Flowers, Transparency, Scallops, Floral Pattern, Textured Paper (Glitter Paper), Grommets/Eyelets.

Testimony: Inspiration word Time

Hope you get a chance to play along :)
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs xo