Monday, June 10, 2013

Uncle Norman - Layout - The Scrapbook Store

I am a little late with getting my blog posts up this month, as a lot has been taking place in the back-ground ... more news coming soon. 

My design team kit from The Scrapbook Store this month included the quaint, and vintage inspired papers from Fab Scraps.  I worked with the 'Baby Bear' collection, and this is my first project for the month.  The image is of my Uncle Norman, he's probably one of funniest men alive, always a laugh and into 'something' new.  AND, what a gorgeous photograph of him as a baby.  He recently came back from overseas to spend some time with family - Mum said, 'sibling rivalry still exists at our age' - what a hoot!! 
Gauze was used beneath the image and also under each of the flowers for interest - the gauze was coloured using various distress inks
The Clock Works die was used beneath each end of the photograph, this is a fabulous die - an all time favourite of mine, with so many uses.
Labelle Jade flowers were used, from Prima Marketing, and leaves were created using the foliage die. I hand-crafted 'other' flowers, using the MTF, Trio flower and leaf die, and tiny flowers to 'fill' using a Carl Craft punch.
Kaisercraft, yellow adhesive pearls were used in the centre of each hand-crafted flower, and further to decorate the flower arrangement. Also, I used the Crackle clear stamp from Kaisercraft to create an aged appearance of the outer cardstock edge.
I will be back soon, with more creations ...
till then...
 Keep smiling
Sandie

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16 comments:

Astrid Maclean said...

Great LO with lots of lovely details! You are so clever!!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous design my friend luv it

xx carla

Lizzy Hill said...

Absolutely fabulous ~ simply divine palette - those flowers look just perfect & I love the clock die & most of all how you've used the gauze to 'soften' it a little.....really enjoyed looking at this one:):):)

Lizzyc said...

Wow Sandie, this is gorgeous! What a darling photo, it has that aged coloring about it!! and all your flowers and dies and I love the little baby carriages.. beautiful story about your Uncle too....It sounds like you are keeping busy like the rest of us!!

Unknown said...

What a fabulous page my friend. You know I am loving all that layering..

Hugs~

Unknown said...

You have the best pictures Sandie. :) This page is exquisite, the colors are so rich and I love the vintage images on this LO. It's gorgeous! Hugs

Unknown said...

So beautiful great colors and i love your stunning flowers.
byebye,Lean

Lynette Jacobs said...

A work of art Sandie. I love the design.

Sandra said...

Sandie the flower clusters are gorgeous and the gauze really softens the look. The photo is amazing, your family must really look forward to your creations with them. Can't wait to hear more news!!!

Margaret Mifsud said...

Gorgeous layout Sandie. Love the photo, your Uncle sounds like an amazing person. Love your flower clusters and those baby carriages as well. A really stunning layout as always. ox Marg

Adriana B said...

adorable photo, great flower clusters, everything is fab :)

Naomi Edwards said...

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so in love with the colors Sandie!!! Amazing detail including the inking on the guaze..just brill.. I can't wait to hear what the news is!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fabulous layout my friend...breath taking.. hugs

Ella Swan said...

This is just stunning Sandie! A truly magical creation!! Fantastic attention to detail as always...

Heather Jacob said...

so bright and beautiful , stunning creation x

Christina C. said...

WOW....very luxurious! Love the hand crafted flowers!!!!

yyam said...

Oh my! The colours just pop on this layout! I love those blooms! :)