This month's "So Chic" kit is just that! So many fun and pretty products to work with! My favorite thing about this kit is the variety of colors! Krissy always does such an awesome job creating the very best kits! Here are the layouts I have completed so far using "So Chic":
"Sweet Pea" Layout
For NSBD (today!), I am hosting a "faux negative space" challenge, and this is my example. Check out the challenge HERE. I'm not good at negative space layouts, but it helps when there is already a design on the paper! :)
I used the Martha Stewart "Scroll Heart" punch on both sides of a strip of cardstock, then glued some beautiful lace down the middle. I used purple chalk ink on the white circle and "fingernail" distressed it, then used pop dots (or squares) to lift it from the page because that lace with pearls is pretty thick. I did the same with the picture. The gems on the circles are Swarovski crystals from the kit. The chocolate pearls around the picture are Kaisercraft from my stash. I finished off the layout using some Sizzix branches die cuts, and two pretty little Prima flowers from the flower add-on. I used Making Memories tiny alphas and the new DIY Thickers with white microbeads.
The picture is of my darling daughter that I shot a few years ago- she was hiding under the table while we were playing "hide-and-seek".
"Together" Layout
This is one of my favorite pictures of me and my daughter. I took it using my phone when we were on the "Teacup" ride at Disneyland a couple of years ago.
I distressed the main paper with the Prima distressing tool, then used my all-time favorite distress ink, Frayed Burlap. I then glued the middle of the paper to dark brown cardstock, and used the new EK Success lace to tuck under the distressed part of the paper. I picked out some papers to layer, and distressed those too. The blue frame is carstock that I punched with the Martha Stewart Vintage Lace punch, and cut out the middle. The flower cluster was made with the flower add on, and the Cheery Lynne flourish die.
"Generations" Layout
This layout is based on the amazing May sketch, created by Beggahuna. The picture is bad, I know, but my dad took it, and it's the last picture taken with my grandma before she died, so it's special to me. Four generations in one picture!
I busted out my Distrezz-it-All and used it on the mauve paper. Then, I used platinum Liquid Pearls to doodle around the edges. The circles have Dusty Attic chicken wire on the inside, then I used pop dots to adhere them to the page. The photo is matted using three layers of distressed cardstock. I free-cut the blue in a wavy motion to get that look. I used Websters alphas from my stash for the title, then used the Melissa Frances pearls from the bling kit to give it some focus.
I adhered the blue gems to the EK Success lace with jump rings from a previous kit.
ATC Project Kit
This month, the technique/project kit is centered around ATCs! I had a lot of fun playing with this kit, and can't wait to use it up! Here are some that I have completed so far:
"Dare to Dream"
This one kind of looks like a mini layout! Flowers are from the add-on kit, and the leaves are OLD Jolee's. The lace is EK Success, and the paper and alphas are from Creative Imaginations. I used Diamond Stickles to make dots inside the circle. The edges are distressed and touched with black chalk ink.
"In everything, love."
I heavily distressed the top layer, then glues it to another ATC with script print. I colored the foliage on the card using Distress Ink markers and a water pen. I love the results! I used black chalk ink on the words, which are from my stash (Cosmo Cricket), and then took the black chalk ik and lightly pressed it on the blank part of the card. I ounched the black heart, then colored it with Diamond Stickles, and topped it off with a keyhole.
"Live"
Again, I distressed the edges of the card, then used the grey chalk ink that came in the kit on the edges. The black dies cuts are from Memory Box. I colored the bottle with a Victorian Velvet Distress Ink marker, then added some diamond Stickles.
"Soar"
The paper is from the main kit, distressed, inked with grey chalk ink, and adhered to the cardboard ATC from the kit. I used Diamond Stickles on the flowers. The alphas are Kaisercraft, from the kit, along with the little name plaque.
The green rose is from the flower add-on.
I colored the resin butterfly with Distress Ink markers, and then added a pearl flourish from my stash.
I hope you enjoyed have a "look-see" at my projects! Happy hopping!!!
You have until midnight, eastern time, on Monday, May 7th to complete the hop. Winners will be announced on the Swirlydoos Blog on May 8th. In order to qualify to win here is what you need to do:
1: Visit all of the blogs and leave a comment on each. This way we know you were there. Become a follower if you're not already. Take your time. There are REALLY beautiful things to see along the way.
2: Before you leave each blog, look for the “special” words and write it down.
Once you have visited all the blogs and collected all the special words, they will create a QUESTION.
3: Finally, go back to the Swirlydoos blog and leave a comment letting us know how much fun you had AND tell us the QUESTION that was created with all of the special words you collected AND GIVE US YOUR ANSWERS.
My special word is : us
The party continues over at the ever-so-talented Karola's blog. Have fun!
78 comments:
Awesome, your working is amazing.
Love your atc cards. Great layouts.
Wow! Rae, your work with this kit is so beautiful. I love your ATCs.
such pretty layouts. Love the negative space layout! Have to check out the challenge
Beautiful layouts. Love the softness of them!
I love your ATC's and the LO's are beautiful
Fabulous projects with this kit, Rae! I can't wait for it to get here so I can play!
I am absolutely amazed at all the talent as I hop along. Your layouts are beautiful.
Such beautiful layout's
Rae!! Love your faux negative space!! And your ATC's are awesome!! Love them all! xoxo
beautiful love the Distressed look all the Elements are Amazing. thank for sharing
Your layouts are amazing...so pretty!
Each project is such a delight! Wonderful work!
TFS
Midge :)
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I'm a fan of your ATCs. Love the layers and textures!
Pretty layouts!!
Both your layouts and your ATC-cards are absolutely gorgeous!
Beautiful beautiful beautiful!
Congratulations!
kiss
Naiara
wonderful projects I love your ATCs & that negative space layout. happy nsd thanks for sharing and inspiring
Absolutely gorgeous layouts and ATC's!!
your ATC's are so pretty! love all the delicate details. thank you.
Gorgeous layouts and atcs amazing!!
Hugz
Juliana
Gorgeous layouts and atcs amazing!!
Hugz
Juliana
GreAt ate card and I love all the details especially around the pic in the first layout
wowza, these are all so fantastic. i'm green w envy
Stunning work! Thanks for the inspiration! =)
will be back shortly! love your blog!
Awesome layouts and ATC's you've done!
totally cute, especially love that first lo
Your atc's and layouts are beautiful and full of vintagy goodness!
Loved all of your different layouts but probably enjoyed the generations one the best. Especially for mother's day.
love love love your cards. You nailed the faux negative space LO perfectly!
Gorgeous LOs! I love your negative space LO and can't wait to play along, and you girls have me so fired up to get my hands on my ATC Add-On!
Great wk!
Your ATCs are just stunning, like the ideas. The LOs are great, thank you for sharing
wow you got so stunning beautiful works amazing done.
hugs magi
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Rae beautiful layouts and awesome ATC's!!
So many fabulous projects with one kit!!! You are so creative :) Looking forward to seeing what else you make with this kit.
Awesome! Beautiful projects, both the layouts and the ATC's.
love it all but esp the distressed curled edge and inking
Just awesome Rae. Love your work....
your art is awesome. Great blog hop. I am a follower
Your designs are just wonderful....I'm already a follower just love your work thanks for sharing hugs Amy :)
always a joy to come to your blog and be blown away with your beautiful artwork..thanks for sharing.
Fabulous layouts and ATCs!
Great hop and lovely layouts and ATC's love looking through all these wonderful blogs.
Beautiful work, love the ATCs.
Awesome ATC designs, Rae! Your pages are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
This blog is so beautiful and inspiring! Kisses and hugs!
Hera Sugitani - from Brazil
Rae! It's all so pretty. Love it!
What a hoard of GREAT projects!!! Nice work! :)~
Love your ATC's! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
I have two nephews with Autism and special needs and they bring so much joy to our lives. God bless you and your children! Your pages and ATC cards are beautiful. I really like the papers you worked with and shabby chic affect you got. I am following you via Google Friends Connect and look forward to what you create next.
Happy NSD,
Maureen
Love all your creating work! Thank´s for yor inspiration! xxx Jannike :-)
I adore your ATCs
Really like your amazing work!
Really like your amazing work!
thanks for charing!
My gosh Rae.... You really worked your butt off. So many projects and all so very very gorgeous!!!! You totally blew me away hon!
This blog is so beautiful and inspiring!
Moêmia de Sousa
Beautiful! I love the photos and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.
Love the layouts.
Beautiful Rae!!!
WOW, I am seriously blown away by your beautiful creations!!! I'm following your blog now! Fabulous work!!
Wow! Loved your blog.. I'll be following you on yahoo.
I love the jewels on the lace.
awesome work
What lovely pages, your work is so beautiful
Nice Work! Thanks!
What amazing pages and ATC. Your attention to detail and techniques are fabulous!! I am a new follower.
~ Blessings
http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/
Your projects are amazing!!
Love you layouts...tfs
Your "Together" Layout is my favourite. Love the style
Wow so many lovely pieces of beauty. Gorgeous work.
Love your work. I never mada an ATC...but by seeing yours i think i give it a go :-)
I love Generations! It's so amazing!!!
Your layouts and cards are beautiful!
Pure gorgeousness and love that challenge!!
Beautiful stuff! Love your style!!
Your ATC's rock and I LOVE your Generations LO. So many unique ideas in one LO, I'm totally lifting it!!
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