Two Layouts and an Altered Frame By Marie-Josée

"Smile" layout

Two weeks ago, I created a layout almost similar to the one below,

 but for another DT, without Green Tara flowers. After the fact, I realized 

that some Green Tara flowers I had in my stash would be perfect

 to recreate this layout in a different color! :) Here it is.

I created my background from scratch on a piece of 12 x 12 chipboard, 

using gesso, acrylic paint, medium gel, Silks acrylic glazes, and mists.

 I did not want to use any paper because I wanted to focus the

 attention on the flowers, the leaves and the bow and, 

of course, the picture.

I created this big cluster of leaves and flowers with Calla Lilies,

 Rosebuds, Mini Roses and Velvet Leaves.

 I changed the color of the Calla Lilies with a bit of red Glimmer Mist

 In case you wonder, the plastic leaves are from my own personal stash 

and were bought at a dollar store here, in Canada.

I also used a piece of green Wire Cord that I twisted around

 my picture and stapled to my chipboard.

Green Tara products used:

Calla Lilies in Cerise

1 cm Mini-Rosebuds in Red

1 cm Roses in Fuschia

Velvet Leaves 3cm in Green

25mm Coloured Jute Ribbon in Red
1mm Wire Cord 100m Roll in Green

If you are curious, here is the original layout

 and then the  two side-by-side. 

I used a piece of Jute Ribbon in Olive on this layout, 

as well as the green Wire Cord.

 

Green Tara products used:

25mm Coloured Jute Ribbon Olive 10m 

 1mm Wire Cord 100m Roll in Green 

"Wonderful Beautiful Amazing" layout

Here's my second layout for this month. I created the background  

from scratch on a piece of 12" x 12" chipboard, using mists and water.

 

Once again, I used the beautiful wire cord as part of my flower cluster.

 I also used one of my favorite "techniques", which is to combine big

 and tiny flowers. I especially love the big Damask flower in lavender!

 I also cut my Flower Spray and added the tiny flowers to my cluster.

  

   Green Tara products used:

 3cm Turquoise Roses

 Velvet Leaves 3cm in Green

1mm Wire Cord 100m Roll in Green

Damask 8cm Fabric and Organza Flower Lavender

1 cm Roses Black  

Flower Sprays in Purple 

Apple Blossoms in Turquoise
 

Altered frame

This is an altered frame that I created for another DT, using lots of 

mixed media techniques. I bought a textured frame at a dollar store

and altered it with gesso and acrylic paint. Then, I added lots of mediums:

 Glimmer Mist, Dylusions inks, Inka Gold paint, etc.

 I arranged my flowers and leaves in a cluster.

 

I also brushed a bit of white acrylic paint over my flowers

 to give them a weathered look.  

Green Tara products used:

Natural Jute Ribbon 25m
3cm Turquoise Roses
Light Brown Roses 2cm
Heirloom 4cm Silk and Organza 12pcs in Grey Blue
Wild Rose 6cm Silk and Organza Flower in Coffee
Maple Leaves Green 4.5cm
Pink/Green/White Paper Leaves 2.9cm
7.5cm Skeleton Leaves Natural

Until next time,