Two ExtremesGirly Grunge & Modern VintageBy Di Garling

"Today"

Hello everyone, it's Di back with you today.

 This fabulous photo was given to me, along with a whole lot

more from my good friend Ann Nguyen whose hubby, Kent  is an

amazing photographer & he takes the BEST pics.

This photo shoot was done by Kent using this gorgeous model

 who is dressed up rather sexy in all latex & boots.

I do so love this pic & I will definitely be using more of them

 in the future, they are so arty.  Thanks so much Kent.

There is a little story behind this layout,  when

I had almost finished it, after about eight hours, doing all sorts

of different background treatments etc (I do take forever),

the last thing I did before finishing was to unscrew the lid off

a bottle of black Glimmermist to do a few little splashes, when I

 accidently knocked the black mist over. It went all over my desk &

the right side of my page while I was trying to rescue my

 new cream carpet on the floor. I did manage to stop the

 mist before it ran off the

 front of the desk onto my new carpet but I had to sacrifice

 my page. Definitely "layout versus carpet",  but you know

what, I am really happy with the whole look of the spilt mist !!!

I have used some of the Green Tara 10cm wide  black "Tulle" which
 I simply tore into pieces & tied in a big knot. This created the centre to

build my cluster around. Love this effect, although it is really hard to

 photograph being all black.

 
 Next I added a Green Tara "Primula" flower in white which

 I misted in hot pink to match my background, followed by a

"Satin & Pearl Rosette" flower in purple & a little

"Heirloom" flower in black.

All of these gorgeous giant chippie cogs as well as my title,

 "Today" are from 2 Crafty chipboard.

A couple of different size Green Tara "Roses" which

again I have misted in just the right colours to

match my layout.

In this photo you can see I have used yet another
great Green Tara trim in black,  this is their "Lattice" trim
& I have attached a metal buckle to the top to keep in with
the whole theme of my layout.

"Memories"

Well from one extreme to another. This pic was given to me by
another friend whose daughter has started to do some
modelling. Although a modern photo I think they have
captured a real vintage feel.

This gorgeous "Damask" flower in mustard takes centre stage.

I actually took the back layer off as I wanted to make the flower

smaller & I have cut the back piece in two & used it in both of

my other clusters, so one flower did three clusters. In this cluster 

I have also used a "Lace Pearl Flower" in black & a

couple of different size "Roses" in red, which I wiped

the edges with a little Viva gold paste.

Underneath my photo I have used some beautiful black

"Bud N Bow" trim to create a feeling of opulance.

All this beautiful chipboard is from

2 Crafty chipboard.

Next up I have added some little Green Tara  "Mesh Hearts" in

copper & a few more "Roses" in light brown which again I have 

wiped a little gold Viva paste on the edges.

Here I have finished off with a couple of Green Taras "Velvet Leaves"
which again I have misted to get just the right colour.

"Love Who You Are"

My last layout you may have seen before. I did it back in March
for a challenge over at CSI.
Lots of beautiful Green Tara flowers, leaves, roses,
mini rosebuds, mini daisies, flower sprays & Burlap trim.

I have used the NEW "Burlap Trim" to tie this big knot with

as well I have used it to create some layers behind my photos.

 I do so love this trim & it comes in different colours too.

I have also used one of the gold "Flower Sprays" at the

 bottom of my cluster & I have twisted it to add to the

realism. I think these look great twisted, rather than

just leaving them straight. Gives a whole different look.

Well thats about all from me this month.
See you back here again in June with some more
ideas & inspiration.

Remember to visit us on FACEBOOK too,
it gets updated daily with something new.

Until next time.
Cheers Di  xo

Green Tara Products Used

"Today"
100mm Tulle Black 
 Heirloom 4cm Silk and Organza
  Satin Rosette 5cm Satin and Pearl Flowers  Purple
  Primula 4.5cm Silk and Organza Flowers  White
25mm Lattice Trim  Black
 3cm White Roses
2cm Rose White 

"Memories"
 Damask 8cm Fabric and Organza Flower Mustard 
  Lace Pearl 3cm Lace Pearl Flowers  Black
3cm Red Roses 
Red Roses 3cm 
3cm Black Roses
  Light Brown Roses 2cm 
 **NEW** Velvet Leaves 3cm White
 Wire Heart 3cm Copper Pack of 5
 Bud n Bow Trim 16mm, Black

"Love"
 Sakura 5cm Silk and Pearl Flowers Lime 
3 Flower Sprays Gold
Velvet Leaves 3cm Green
 3cm Yellow Roses 
 1cm Mini Rosebuds Yellow
5cm Petals, Lime Green

 1.5cm Flower Lime Green

  1.5cm Flower Gold

 Burlap Ribbon 38mm, Coffee