Hooray for Friday! May Flaum here, and I've been playing with the February Scarlet Lime kit - and having one heck of a good time. Today I want to walk through the first layout I made with this kit and share how I like to work with my kits. I hope you enjoy!
First I sort through photos and find some I want to play with (with the kit). Then I figure out any cropping, and placement of photos on the background paper. These are 4x4 Hipstamatic prints (taken on iPhone) - and I love the pinks in this kit for them!!
I decided I liked the journaling paper with the photos, but I didn't need the whole length for my writing so I placed it under the pictures as you see above. Once onto the paper though, I felt like I needed more contrast (but didn't want to add paper) so it was misty time!!
I used both Adirondack color wash + perfect pearls mist (in perfect pearl) so I could get the color I wanted plus the glimmer! Next up: title and journaling...
At this point, the layout could be done. I'd attached a strip of paper, my title, it's lightly embellished... aw but that's just not my style!!! I want to play some more.
First up: sewing. Just a little navy blue (for contrast) around the photos. But then, well I had so much stitching that that I sewed a few lines up in the top left corner to use with the banner stickers from the kit.
I didn't want the red strip, so I cut them apart and individually adhered to my banner. I also got my scissors out and hand-cut a few more banner pieces to make it work.
Once that was done, I still felt like it needed a bit of something... and so I dotted a few buttons around my photos!
The banner didn't have quite as much contrast as I wanted so I outlined the shapes with pink smooch ink.
Overall? I had such a blast with making this layout, and I can't wait to play some more! I am currently having a lot of creative fun in my Big Picture class Creative Retreat (still time to register if you want to join in!), and if you'd like to visit, of course you're welcome to check out my blog as well. I wish you happy crafting and a wonderful weekend.
PS: we've also got a give-away today!! Just leave a comment to be entered to win these Sassafras lovlies. The winner will be announced on Monday February 7th
Love May's work! Thanks for the step by step!
Posted by: Renee | February 04, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Some great inspirational ideas from May! I love how she makes the kit work for her!
Posted by: Chrissy Johnston | February 04, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Oh thats just funky!!Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lynda | February 04, 2011 at 11:49 AM
I just found you a couple days ago. I love your blog and your shop,,, and your tutorials and I want to join the class too :)
Posted by: Jewel | February 04, 2011 at 11:57 AM
May = a wonderful layout - guess it's time to pull the sewing machine out of the closet!
Posted by: Robin | February 04, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Love May's style! Am currently enrolled in her BPC Retreat - she is one awesome teacher. Love the items in the Friday Giveaway and it would be a thrill to win!!
Posted by: Mary S. | February 04, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Great page! I love your use of the color wash.
Posted by: Michele | February 04, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Adorable! Love the pennants in the corner!
Posted by: Barbara | February 04, 2011 at 12:27 PM
great layout! i love pups!
Posted by: Jessica Dougherty | February 04, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Pretty oh so pretty! Thoughts of Spring... :-)
Posted by: Dawn Tavela | February 04, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Cool! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Susan | February 04, 2011 at 12:28 PM
very cute layout! and thanks for the chance to win goodies!
Posted by: cindy b. | February 04, 2011 at 12:29 PM
Lots of great May style!
Posted by: Marianne | February 04, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Pretty pretty! Thanks for the walkthrough too :0)
Posted by: Cal | February 04, 2011 at 12:31 PM
What a great LO! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Melissa J | February 04, 2011 at 12:31 PM
oh I love your layout!! :) Happy Friday!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 04, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Love all the neat ideas! Thanks for sharing:)
Posted by: Kelly Koetje | February 04, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Cute!
Posted by: Jenny nielson | February 04, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I really love the pictures you used with this. Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by: Jen | February 04, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Beautiful inspiration and sweet giveaway! Thanks for the chance!!
Posted by: justlisa | February 04, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Reminds me to get out my color wash! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: AnnieLou | February 04, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Love the layout. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: KCal | February 04, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Super cute layout- love it:-)
Posted by: Beatrice Semo | February 04, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Love the banners. Great page.
Posted by: Elizabeth Roberts | February 04, 2011 at 12:35 PM
I love May! her layouts are always so cute!
Posted by: Sobeida Rodriguez | February 04, 2011 at 12:35 PM