Thursday, January 19, 2012

The One and Only You ~ Trendy Technique ~ Practical Scrappers

Hi everyone!  Today I have a layout to share with you that I did for the Trendy Technique challenge that we are having over at Practical Scrappers.  The Trendy Technique that I'm talking about is sewing.   I see more and more people using this technique on their layouts, and in so many creative ways...   Now, I may not be real creative, but I do occasionally love to sew around the outside edges and around the different layers on my layout..  I used the regular straight stitch and the zig-zag stitch and just kinda free handed it.. I think it goes with the grunge look of my layout very well...
I also used the sketch from Stuck On U Sketches, which was designed by Nanne..


Boy, did I dig into my archives for this picture..  This is little GD Savannah back in 2007 and she is re-potting my ficus tree one little handful at a time!! :o)   And I wonder why that tree didn't make it!! LOL  Oh well, if it wasn't Savannah, it would have been Colten or Zach...

Here are a few close ups..

Here you can see my Distressed Edges/Sewing, Prima Say It In Crystals,  Prima Brick Mask, and The Paper Studio Sticker Butterfly..

More of my Distressed Edges/Sewing, Prima Brick Masking, and The Paper Studio Butterfly Sticker
More Distressed Edges/Sewing, The Paper Studio Butterfly Sticker, Lace Ribbon, My Mind's Eye Jen Wilson Laundry Line Title, and Fussy Cut Flowers..

And finally , you guessed it... More Distressed Edges/Sewing, Lace Ribbon, Seam Binding Ribbon, Prima Brick Mask, Stick Pins, Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace Punch..

Here are a few challenges this layout qualifies for...
Practical Scrappers ~ Trendy Technique (Sewing on your layout)
PaperPlay ~ In Stitches
Alphabet Challenge ~ Y for You Can Choose

Here is the list of scrappy things I used...
SU Rose Red CS
Hot Off The Press ~ Nonna's Garden Paper Pack
Dream Street Papers - Unique Boutique Collection (Antique Chic and Diamond Treasure)
SU Old Olive CS
My Mind's Eye Jen Wilson Laundry Line ~ Flirty "Fun Lovin" Title
Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace Punch
The Paper Studio Butterfly Stickers
Prima Brick Masking Template
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Prima Say It In Crystals
Seam Binding Ribbon
Lace/Ribbon
Stick Pins
Sewing Machine

You still have time to get you layouts completed and emailed to Practical Scrappers for our reveal next week...  We would love to show your beautiful layouts along with the Design Teams...

Thanks for dropping by!!
Have a great day!!!
Hugs!!!
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16 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow what a stunning layout!!!!! All the embellishments are gorgeous!!!!! Lots of work on this but so worth it too!!!!! Happy New Year Fern!!!!!

Nanne said...

aaaaaw, what an adorable photo and loved your take on grunge and of course on your take of my sketch.. You never disappoint when it comes to beautiful layouts..
Hugs
Nanné

WencheP said...

This is totally gorgeous! Just love everything about it! Such cute embellishments! Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

-Wenche

Barb Craft said...

Oh my word! What a darling little photo that is!! Your layout is absolutely stunning!! And the sewing looks fabulous!!

barb :)

Scossie Jane said...

Awwww - too cute Fern. Beautiful layout, love the fussy cutting, masking, distressing and stitching - wonderful.... Hugs x

Pauline said...

Gorgeous layout, absolutely beautiful! Thanks for joining us at DYSU!

Sandi Clarkson said...

Omigosh@ I think this is the most amazing thing you've ever done! Love the distressing, the masking, the sewing .. I could go on and on .. it is beautiful .. and your take on the sketch ... superb! If you need a few more, I can help you with that LOL

LISA said...

Goodness Fern, this LO is just beautiful1! The colors and the fell is so soft!!Love love the photo corner and your edge distressing is wonderful. I really love the fussy cut flowers and leaves as well. beautiful!!

yyam said...

Oh wow! This is beautifully! Love the juxtaposition of the distressed edges with the sweet girly pink! Brilliant! :)

Home sweet home said...

This is a beautiful page with lots of great and wonderful details on:):)

happyglitzygirl said...

This would have to be one of the most gorgeous layouts I have ever seen. Thanks for playing with us at the Alphabet Challenge,blessings Hilde

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous and ornate layout, it is just beautiful! Thanks so much for playing along with Paperplay this week!!

Bellaidea said...

Nice take on the sketch, thank you for visiting S.O.U.S!

Sonia said...

Fern I love your creations and this one is so lovely, elegant and adorable... Wow! Great JOB!
-Sony

Ren-Yi said...

Lovely LO - all the cute embellishments make it super special. Thanks for playing along with us at DYSU.

Katherine said...

Hi Fern! Love this layout!!! I have to know, though...how do you create such wonderfully distressed edges? I can't seem to get mine to look like that no matter what I try. What is your method?
Thanks!!
-Katherine

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