I have chosen the challenge by SYNNØVE which is to use lots of detail and incorporate paint / gesso & lace. Interesting, hey? Here's my layout, entitled "The Year that was 2012"...
I have also been inspired by "That's Just So Cute's" blog header. There is a cute speech bubble that really got me inspired to document all the cute (ha! - cute) things my daughter Heidi had said and done over the year (well all the ones that I could remember well!). I had these pics that were taken from my phone using the halftone app and instagram app, as well as some taken on my real camera, that each have a funny story to tell!
Every little frame that I made is a little like a mini-layout, and I've included journalling for each one by either adding to the photo, the frame, journalling tags or the photos may of already had the information such as the date and what was said etc. on there... as halftone can record stuff really easily and quickly, then and there. Plus I love the comic-book style too! So fun! BTW - I don't have shares in halftone in case you're wondering... Lol!
Each of my mini layouts have some FWAB Adhesive Pearls in the colour palette that I used (I was inspired by a set of Sharpie markers that I picked up... they are called "80s brights"... seriously!
I made my background with some left over alpha stickers stuck onto cardstock, then I painted gesso over the top (nice and thick) and then once dried, I painted some nice bright orange acrylic paint over the top of that. This was a fantastic base to work with. I then machine stitched my lace (available from Meg's Garden) across the background, to "anchor" my mini layouts.
I used some funky 2Crafty chipboard as frames on my layout too. I've got (in order from Left to Right, Top to Bottom); Tiny Funky Frame, Damask, Thought Bubbles and Small Postage Stamp Frame. These cute chippies come in nice packs of similar and/or same designs so there are plenty to mix and match with each of your projects. :)
The washi tape is from D-lish Scraps, as are the Journal It's Note Strips - Rainbow and the Resin Polka-Dot Button - Black.
Okay, one more thing before I go - I am so stoked that I received two Honourable Mentions in the latest Scrapbooking Memories magazine - Master's Issue! They are for my single photo layout "Wow" and my 12" x 12" mixed media canvas "H". Soooo thrilled! I wasn't expecting that!! Congrats to all the other HM's too! And of course a humungous congrats to the new Masters! What a talented bunch you are!!! WTG girls! I'm sure you are going to enjoy your awesome journey ahead (and the fab prizes!!).
Well that's all from me for now!
Cheers! :)
Wow! This is sooooooooooooooooo cute! Love all the fun detail! Looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWell I think you're gonna knock Synnøve's socks off - this is AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteOmg I loooooooove this it looks like little frames and the effect is fantastic
ReplyDeleteThis is SOOOOO fab!!!!! I love everything about it! Pinned it :)
ReplyDeleteLovely frames, such fun in your layout!!
ReplyDeleteWath a fun way to collect "moments" from the year! Love all those beautiful little frames!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week :o)
WOW that is super cool!!! I love how you used all the little frames!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is wonderful!!! I love the colors, the design and all the details. And the theme is so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWow! It's just too cool for words Chantal. I really really think this is awesome!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! love this! so fun Chantal...it's looks fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! So gorgeous. Love all the details. Congrats on the HM's too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the HM!! It's well deserved! And WOW!! I'm loving this page...look at all those frames and that cool background!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is such a great layout and looks like it was so much fun to make! Congrats on your HM's!
ReplyDeleteOMG WOW.....love all the cute details.....just amazing
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS on the masters...saw you there & am seriously in <3 with your H canvas!!!! This is fab! Great way to tell a story...bg is SUPERB:):):)
ReplyDeleteAmazing, what a great layout to have for the future, so much to see with each little piece, I love that each one is like a whole page. This would have to be a fave of mine.
ReplyDeleteGreat arrangement and a lot of work was put into this one!
ReplyDeleteOMYGOSH!!! This is GORGEOUS!!!! I love love love love love love the colors and all those frames!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and creative project! Love all the color and layers!
ReplyDeleteOh I just love this Chantal! And congratulations on the HMs too. Your projects were awesome!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Chantal on the HM, way to go!!!! ....... awesome work in magazine, by the way !!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic bright mini album layout of the year that was, gorgeous little snippets of the year, awesome idea :)
what an amazing layout!! i love all the layers and details!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Chantal. This is super awesome. How on Earth do you fit so much onto one page. There is soooooo much work in there. How do you have the patience??
ReplyDeleteLove love it.
What an awesome "year in review" layout. I love the colours and all your pretty pearls.
ReplyDeleteHoley smoke...!!!! Look at al the work yo have put into this... I am loving the little photos and the cute embellies to go with it.. so much fun
ReplyDeleteThis is really, really cool! What an amazing background you created with the chipboard alphas, gesso and paint! And I LOVE all those mini layout frames! Soooo fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a gorgeous page to share all the little snippets of the highlights of your year!! ~ Blessings, Tracey
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Wow!!!this is really really awasome page,with lots of cute and fun details,love the background too,:):)
ReplyDeleteStunning work:D:D
Wish you a lovely week:):)
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GORGEOUS! I love how you have made this mini-LO's and all the colors! Thanks for playing with TJSC!
ReplyDeleteThis is so funky and fun, I love this LO. It has so much of everyhing imaginable that can be used on a page and a great way to show this years highlights as a mini LO collection
ReplyDeleteWish you a fun and creative week :)
Oh wow, how fun is this?! Way cool how you incorporated so many photos and fun frames on here!! Loving looking for all the great details!!
ReplyDeleteGoodness. This is one amazing piece! I love the use of those fun frames. And those cute photos! :)
ReplyDeletetotally busy,totally over the top, totally awesome totally YOU!
ReplyDeleteThe colors on this page are WONDERFUL! Seriously amazing design. I love the dimension that the letters add.
ReplyDeleteYou just made me get my sunnies..... WOW POW what a page girl... so totally awesome and so you. I love this to bits! I wanted to say a massive thank you also for the congrats on master i have been reading the mag and i wanted to come and congrats you on your HM... yes I totally loved your single and your canvas rocks. Well done chantel so so proud of you and all your work... you sure are going places. keep up the awesomeness please. and i have something for you so can you email me your postal details please. thanks miss wally xxx
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This is a rockin' cool page Chantal!!! I love the photos you have chosen to highlight and your funky, bright style always makes me smile!! :) All the details are super spectacular and I could sit here and just soak it all in and still find more I didn't see at first glance. Just spectacular!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness Chantal this is incredible hunnie, love your style so much...and thanks for leaving me some lovin your so sweet. Hope you and your family have a fabulous Christmas and a ripper of a New Year! xpx
ReplyDeleteI. Love. This!!! I love each frame and all of the happy colors! So cool! :) Thank you for stopping by and leaving sweet comments! Have a Merry Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteThis piece is STUNNING Chantal- total jaw dropper. I swung by to congratulate you on the honorable mentions and to thank you for your continued support of my blog and this page just made me want to jump up and make something. I think you are a master- please keep doing what you're doing- it's original, it's funky and it's incredibly inspiring. LOVE the details- the layering- the COLOR!!! Can't stop staring!
ReplyDeletePS- the treatment on the background with the left over alphas- TOUCH.OF. GENIUS! And thank you for reminding me to use Halftone. I wish you came back to Instagram but if you are on FB we could friend each other and I can see all these photos as they get added- LOVE good iphoneography! ;)
ReplyDeletefull of fun and funkyness .... loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this so much x
ReplyDeleteWhat a funky, happy and great page. Love all the colors, frames and different pictures. Wishing you a merry xmas and a happy new year!
ReplyDeleteWow,This was soooo cool. I love det smal frames and the colors. Thanks for joining us at TJSC.
ReplyDeletethis is so cool! such a creative way to look back on the passing year! wonderful project, Chantal!
ReplyDeleteJust gotta LOVE this! It`s so cool :) Love all the photos, the bright colors, and you telling the story to every photo!
ReplyDeleteThx for joining us at this challenge
So cool love it with the frame's beautiful page!!
ReplyDeleteSo Cool!! Love all the pictures and the colors you have used!!
ReplyDeleteThat came out awesome.
ReplyDeleteInsain & unbelieveable!!! :O
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