Apr 15 2008
Beautiful U
I’m back to scrapping a little lately. I’m having so much fun with the larger canvas size. When I received this new Shady Daisy Backgrounder in the mail last week, I just had to try it out slightly behind a photo. With the CHF Backgrounder Blitz kicking off this Friday night, I’ve been having some fun thinking up lots of ways to use them. I created this layout for a friend’s daughter who was so sweet to make me a beautiful card for my birthday. I happened to have this photo of her from the beach last summer and thought it would be fun to work with. This layout actually does not translate well on the screen. I went for a soft shabby look and it just looks washed out. 
The photo I used various filters on it for a soft unfocused dreamy look.
Beautiful U
After yesterday’s long post, I’m keeping this one short! I’ve been exhausted with a Spring cold and 
spent most of the day yesterday with a blanket around me. A couple things about this layout…I used the Lined Paper Backgrounder to add interest behind my photo and also as a journaling box where it shows beneath the photo. On my Maya Road chipboard…I brushed on some Distress Crackle Paint to finish the surface and add texture. A little stitching around the Shady Daisy image gives the illusion of a layer and the stitching around the other soft layers helps add some structure to the layout.
Quick Tip: Don’t be afraid to ink the edges of your photos. It can help them stand out without adding the bulk of another layer.
Wishing you a beautiful day!
-Supply List:
Stamps:
-Shady Daisy backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Lined Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Flower, sentiment and flourishe from Beautiful stamp set (The Rummage Bin line) by Cornish Heritage Farms.
Ink:
- Cloud Blue, Pool Adirondack inks by Ranger
-Burnt Umber Palette Ink by Stewart Superior
-Brushed Corduroy Distress ink by Ranger
Cardstock:
-Natural Smooth, Baby Blue Light cardstock by Prism
-Patterned paper by My Mind’s Eye
Accessories:
-Old Paper Distress Paint by Ranger
-flowers by Prima Marketing
-button by Autumn Leaves
-ric rac ribbon by Creative Impressions
-flower strips by Doodlebug Designs
-Brads by Creative Impressions
-chipboard U and flower by Maya Road
Tools:
sewing machine
staple
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Julia, this is just fabulous. I love the softness and all the pretty flowers.
This is so beautiful and sweet. Scrapbooking is one of my passions!
so very cool, love the stitching along the blue bg paper, and the “U” looks sandy, neat touch!
I think this layout is fabulous!!! I love the beautiful, soft colors and wonderful embellishments!
I think it’s a beautiful LO — its soft beach-y colors are perfect! — I’m sure your friend will love it. And your attention to detail in all your projects is wonderful!
This is darling, Julia!
Beautiful layout, Smurfette! (LOL!) Hope you feel better soon, J!
What a darling page!!!! Awww, the picture is so sweet!!! Get better soon J!
This is gorgeous, J! You know where to add just the right embellishments! I love the flower coming from under the photo.
Beautiful as usual Julia.
Everything you touch turns to gold!!
Sincerely,
Sonja
Would love to be a fly on your wall sometime!!!!
This is just beautiful Julia… You will have to come into the store soon. Lots of new things. Even dew drops…
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