Saturday 21 December 2013

Scrap Around The World

Despite the crippling heat today, after many days of procrastination about this months challenge, I had an epiphany! The Mood Board over at Scrap Around The World is so very pretty and I really wanted to have a go at it but was quite daunted by the colours and objects. Also the quality of work by the other entrants is so amazing, so I kept telling myself that I didn't have time to fit it in before Xmas. However last week I received some new Mr Huey's mist from Craft Queen and while I was experimenting with them I realised that two of the colours, when sprayed together reminded me of the colours in the Mood Board for Scrap Around The World. I also discovered a few embellies in my stash that would suit the project as well. Once I chose my photo I actually had this page finished in under an hour! A record for me :)


The sketch is optional, and since I've done quite a few sketch challenges of late, I decided to just go with the Mood Board.


My inspiration from the Mood Board was not only the colours, but the books and frames. I thought the books were appropriate for a photo of a University town and the Prima Window embellie reminded me of the windows in some of the Colleges that we saw. I received a gift during the week that was tied together with the cream coloured wire which I've utilised here.



The photo is matted onto a piece of canvas which I've sprayed and the other layers behind the pic are from KaiserCraft, washi tape etc. Check out the cute little wooden boat by Studio Calico (purchased from Craft Queen).  I've gessoed it, sprayed  and added an ink outline.

I'm so glad I bit the bullet and had a go at this. Thanks for looking and I hope you can take the time to leave some blog love :) xx


11 comments:

  1. What a well thought out layout. I love the way you have put lines above and below your letters. I have never used mists and think you have amide a really great background.Also think that the books and frame are a marvelous touch.

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  2. What an adorable page! LOVE IT!! Thanks so much for playing at Scrap Around The World!!

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  3. I'm so glad you decided to join us at Scrap Around the World, Jo!
    Love all your elements and love that photo :)
    Thanks for sharing with us at SATW

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  4. Looks so nice and fresh, thank you for joining SATW challenge this month and I hope you will play with us next month too!

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  5. So glad you had the epiphany Jo; this is gorgeous. Cambridge is a beautiful place and the punting photo depicts it so well. Love the frames and the misting :)

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  6. Beautiful Jo, love all the elements you have used and such a fun , happy photo
    Mary x

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  7. Really wonderful layout! Great way to use those fuzzy cut images! Thank you for joining us at SATW!

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  8. Lovely layout. Thanks for joining us at Scrap Around the World!

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  9. Very nice layout! Thanks for joining us at Scrap Around the World!

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  10. What a lovely scene you have created! thank you for playing along at SATW!

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