Tuesday, February 26, 2013

My Creative Scrapbook - True Love LO

 I was such a cute baby!  Look at that hair-style.... I even continued this tradition with my own children, little mo-hawks.   This is my last layout/project for the My Creative Scrapbook, Limited Edition Kit for February.  What a wonderful feast of products I got to play with this month.  You can find all kit information 'HERE', and the Limited Edition Kit information 'HERE'. 

My Mother waited a long time for my arrival, she had many losses and often said to me, it was 'true love' when I arrived. 
 The background paper was just too pretty to cut into, so I opted to use it as my base, doing a little mixed media with paints and texture paste - a few splatters of Glimmer Mists, and ink to complete.
The trinket does have words inside, though very hard to photograph with the domed glass. 
 I used some small glass beads to highlight in 'trails' - almost resembling a bead spill, over the whole layout.  I absolutely love this 'look' and you'll no doubt be seeing it a lot more in my work in time to come.  My bead collection is calling my name!  LOL

 Fussy cut elements from other papers in the kit, became flowers - again filled with tiny glass beads.
 Corrugated board and me are best friends, and I adore teaming it with beautiful patterned papers - paint works wonderfully, ink just loves soaking into the edges giving an aged appearance without much effort.  I have more ideas for cardboard.....mmmm

Well that is it for me for this month in my projects/creations for My Creative Scrapbook.  Soon another month will be here, and another kit or two to highlight. 
Happy Creating
Sandie

26 comments:

ellyscard creatief said...

Lovely scraplayout creation Sandie
Gr Elly

Teresa said...

...and Sandie works her magic again, this is stunning Sandie, you really are brilliant at these layout pages, I wish I could do this, they are beautiful. Hope you are well, hugs Teresa xx

Sandi Smith said...

Wow...so beautiful and I love all the texture! You were indeed a very cute baby!

Sue said...

This is so beautiful Sandie. An adorable and photo of you, such a cute baby!
I can see why you didn't want to cut into that gorgeous paper. As usual, your detailing is just wonderful.
Hugs Sue

Keren Tamir said...

Aw!!! You were so cute!! Love this LO!!!!

Sandra said...

Sandie this is definitely my latest favourite of yours, I truly love the detail on this page.

Cindy Gay said...

Very pretty Sandie!

Unknown said...

Holy Moly..look at all that texture, I am in love!!! Wow!! Beautiful page!!!

Dana Tatar said...

Gorgeous layout! You were such a cute baby! I love the cardboard, texture paste and the little beads. Thanks for the inspiration!

Donna said...

Gorgeous again Sandie, still loving that texture on your paper, and what a great way to use your beads too.
hugs
Donna xx

Marelize said...

Your work is so stunning Sandie! Incredible detail. xx

Lizzyc said...

This is gorgeous! Love the back ground paper and so glad you left it the way it is.. love the beads and what a cutie photo too!

Margaret Mifsud said...

Wow Sandie, this page is totally gorgeous and what a sweet photo. You are beautiful. I love the background and the little glass beads everywhere. The whole layout is just stunning. ox Marg

Lizzy Hill said...

This is truly adorable, Sandie...love your bead trails - they look stunning....& that cardboard is awesome. Your mum sounds like mine. She had over 10 miscarriages...& some quite late. It must've been heartbreaking .but she got me & my bro in the end:):):)

Evgenia said...

Wow!! Adorable!!

Unknown said...

Oh you were such a cute baby Sandie and I I am totally in love with the mohawk hair style.. it is so nice you continued the tradition.. I love the meaning behind the layout with your mom waiting for you for so long sadly after so many losses... Now as for your layout you blew my mind again!! I am loving the edges of the gorgeous background paper that I am so happy you didn't cover, yet cleverly you partially covered it with that beautiful array of textures... The bead idea is the cat's meow!!!! I am going to be finally using up mine, thank you for all your wonderful ideas.. can't wait to see what you will make with next months kit...I bet you can't either!!! OH! and I love love love the flowers in the torn edges of the paper, just brill!!! You make my day with your art!!! Big Fat hugs

Unknown said...

Beautiful vintage page..cool thecnique's on it!
byebye,Lean

Keren Tamir said...

oh wow I just gave this another look and I have to say the textures are phenomenal. amazing LO

juscrap said...

Wow...so beautiful and I love all the texture!xx

Christina C. said...

You are a master at creating the most phenomenal scrapbook pages ever!
I am in awe, Sandie!!!!
I love your sweet photo and you showcased it spectacularly...love the bead trail! You are brilliant, girl....I would never think of something like that!!!! Thank goodness we have your blog to turn to for inspiration!!!!

Unknown said...

Oh Sandie this is just so amazing! Such a beautiful page!

Adriana B said...

You were a cutie, your son looks like you, love the page with all the texture and colour really stands out :)

Ella Swan said...

You were a cutie. Indeed!! What a beautiful layout Sandie! Hope you have had a lovely week xo

sandi said...

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is absolutely beautiful! <3!

yyam said...

Ooooh you were adorable! I love the photo! And you have such an eye for great details and textures. This if just gorgeous Sandie!

Denise van Deventer said...

Love, love, love this...perfect in every way! The super cute photo...beautiful colouring and textures...everything is perfectly perfect! ;-)