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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Always Layout - Pion Design

I've been eager to use this sheet of paper from Pion's "Studio of Memories" collection but I wanted to wait until I had the right photo in mind. Then, after looking though my wedding album for another layout (and with a little help from my Dusty Attic stash - see my Etsy shop for more available pieces of chipboard)... I finally had the right concept for this layout. The flowers are Prima and the bling is one ZVA flourish that I split into 3 (thanks to my Calgarian friend Bonnie for the bling!). I simply used white and light gray chalk inks on the DA frame.


Design Tip: Using gesso and a soft paintbrush, lightly "stipple" the edge of you picture for soft dreamy effect and to give the sanded chipboard edge a nice finish.

Thanks for stopping by today!


8 comments:

Ycats said...

so soft and lovely looking!

Dara Lynn said...

Eye catching and elegant Vicky! Thanks for the tip with the gesso around the photo:) The monochromatic of grays and white turned out so beautifully :) Always inspired by your blog my friend :)

KellyCreates said...

Simply beautiful! Love the circle photo and that effect with the gesso is gorgeous! Stunning page :)

Jeni O'Connor said...

Vicky that is truly a work of beautiful art. MY fav. Simply stunning girl!

Sarah-R said...

So pretty - love the soft colours and that frame!

Shona said...

wow this is just so elegant....gorgeous and the framing is perfect

Eila Sandberg said...

I so totally love white-on-white or mono, gives a stunningly elegant feel! how awesome that the DA fitted into the frame of the Pion frame, a total killer combo! and thanks for the tip on stipling Gesso onto photos, it really does give a fantastic effect. Ever so gorgeous page Vicky, love it!! xoxoxo

Edward said...

So pretty - love the soft colours and that frame!