Grandpa

Hiya!

I've got another layout to share. 

"Grandpa"

This precious picture of Connor being held by his grandfather (opa) begged for a cute layout. To keep things natural I chose the paper with the wood print. The text was already on it and it fit nicely. 

I started out by stenciling part of a big damask shape on the right side of the paper, using bright pink Inka Gold blended with modeling paste. Mixing it softened the shade so it would match the pink touches in the picture.

Later on I decided to add some blue with Inka Gold as well, because the pink wasn't visible enough.

Stamped some green flowery corners from Prima on the paper. 

 Layered the picture onto a piece of velvet blue damask patterned paper. Dressed up a chipboard bird in that same paper,  while coloring the leaves it sits on with green ink. Added flowers and metal leaves and embellishments. Colored a white plastic frame with Inka Gold. Added some felt leave trim and then went ahead until my composition was finished.

Hope you like it! Comments and questions are always welcome! 

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HAPPY SCRAPPING! 

Hello Handsome

Hi all!

This is the first layout I did with a picture from Connor's first holiday. In the UK.

"Hello Handsome"

The picture was a lucky shot, but an instant favorite. Connor was climbing the fence of an abandoned castle and looked my way. Because we were in England at the time, the title seemed fitting and fun to me.

Wanting to repeat the rock pattern, that became my starting point. I used modeling paste to create the rock pattern all around the page. Later I used brown inks to color it.

The squares with stars pattern was done with silver Inka Gold. Did a little square tile-like pattern in blue as well.

Handcut the flag shapes from burlap paper to add my lettering on and create the 'handsome' part of my title.

I altered the big swirl with inks and crackle paste till my liking.

Added my embellishments, altered or not, until it felt good.

If you like it, let me know! 

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Happy scrapping! 

Hello!

Gosh, I totally forgot to upload the pictures of our name sign! While this was actually my first attempt at "mixed media Finnabair style". Our name sign dated some years back and didn't have Connors name on it yet. When I got ready to paint that on, I realised the sign was outdated in more than one way. 

It matched our previous interior style with its golden sun. Lately I have become more of a shabby chic lover. So I turned the sign into a complete new one. With a sweet nest and birdy on it. The pinks turned out more harsh than I was going for, but I like the end result anyway. It's a cute doorsign, even if I do say so myself! ;)

Take care!

I never knew how much I loved your daddy, until I saw how much he loved you.

Hi fans, 

High time to scrap a layout with a very touching quote about fathers. It really shows the way I felt, and still feel. Seeing with how much love and adoration my husband handled our son, completely melted me. It deepened the feelings of love I had for my husband with immeasurable depths...

"I never knew how much I loved your daddy, until I saw how much he loved you..."

To emphasize the fragileness and tenderness I chose to use light, delicate colours and neutrals. Lace and flowers added to the soft feel. 

The most precious jewels you'll ever wear around your neck, are the arms of your children.

Hi there,

After having a great day over at my father in laws and his wife, this picture of Connor and me really showed our happiness! 

An instant inspiration to scrap with bright and sunny colours. I did the background myself. Once again I messed up the first attempt because the colours didn't do what they were supposed to do. Also, working neatly with stencils without having paint or gesso or modelling paste seeping through the cracks proves to be a challenge!

However, I am pleased with the outcome. The bright colours remind me of these happy, carefree days and the bits of sparkle here and there represent the precious 'jewels' around my neck. Because let's face it: there is nothing more precious in the world! :)

Take care!

Such a big miracle in such a little boy.

There was a little boy named Connor, whose birth was truly a miracle to everyone around him. His parents hadn't really counted on having a baby anymore, after all those years of wishing, hoping and trying.

But he came anyway... 

And to him, the entire world is/was one big miracle. 

"Such a big miracle, in such a little boy..."

I wanted to give this page a sort of religious feel to emphasize the miracle theme, hence the church windows and everything that goes with them: branches, flowers, owls, locks, keys, etc. 

And ooooh how I fell in love with the little church windows and Tim Holtz crackle rock candy! 

Remember,  miracles do happen! Take care!

Adore

Hello once more,

Here's another layout featuring my little man. I love this picture! It's funny how you visualise an entirely different paper colour at first. I ended up using this one from my much loved but not much used "Rockstar" paper stack. These colours gave the picture way more attention than my initial idea would have done.

These days I couldn't scrap without my mists, crackle paints and stencils!

A layout I'm actually content with once again. If you like it too, leave me a comment!

Take care!

A moment in my belly, a lifetime in my heart

Hello again,

Of course I had to scrap a picture of my (rather modest looking) pregnant belly too! On a canvas, Finnabair style. I ran into a heart shaped canvas, which seemed perfect for this topic.
I embellished, gesso'ed and created an embellical cord with my glue gun, from my belly to a heart shaped charm in which I'd glued a little glass baby, depicting my woom.

It was hard to settle on a quote, but I went with "A moment in my belly, a lifetime in my heart." Because that's simply the truth. ♡♥♡

I used pastel colours, even made my own lilac spraymist. All in all I'm happy with the result, though the whole thing seems somewhat opaque.  I may have to add some of my recently discovered Inka Gold creams... ;)

Just like chocolates, comments make me happy :) (Luckily they're less fattening,  lol)

Take care!