Three Bright Layouts To ShareBy Di Garling

"Sweet Girl"

Hello there, thanks for calling by the blog.
Today I have three rather bright layouts to share with you,
& naturally they all feature lots of Green Tara goodness.

On this layout I have used some 6cm petals in daffodil yellow as
the main feature in my cluster. I actually created this flower
by layering two 6cm petals in daffodil yellow on top of
 each other & next I harvested this great "middle" out of yet another
 Green Tara flower, & that was an "Aster-Batik".
So by combining the two together a new flower evolved.

I have also added a bow made from their gorgeous

"Spotted Organza Ribbon" in aqua as well as a

 couple of their "Skeleton Leaves" too.

In this pic you can see  I have also added some lovely bright
orange "chrysanthemums" as well, & I have sprayed one of the
 NEW "Azelea" flowers with some aqua Dylusions spray to
make it just the right colour I was after.
It is so easy to colour these flowers.

I finished off with some yellow & orange 
"Roses" & some gold "mini flowers".

I have also added a strip of one of the NEW Green Tara
"Washi Tapes" to the bottom corner of my layout.

"Beautiful Girl"

In this super bright layout  I have used two of the NEW Green Tara
"Washi Tapes" on both the top & bottom of my page.

I have also sewn on some
 "Double Sided Reversible Spot Ribbon" in pink/orange.
I love this ribbon & it is available in some great colour combos too.

I have used Dylusions sprays to create my background & while
I had them out I decided to spray some of my Green Tara
flowers to match.
Here you can see an "Azelea" flower, some various "Roses"
& "Rosebuds" & a few "Velvet Leaves".

In this pic I have used another "Azelea"  a "Tutu" & "Roses"
all of  which I have sprayed with Dylusions.

"These are the Days"

You may have seen this layout recently. I was a guest designer
 over at CSI a few weeks ago & this was one of my layouts.

Naturally I have used lots of gorgeous Green Tara flowers
including the "Tutu" teamed here with some "Roses".

Here you can see another "Azelea" flower which I have again
sprayed with some Glimmermist & then teamed it with a
"Sakura" flower & some more "Roses".
Green Tara have so many different coloured flowers & roses
to choose from, we really are spoilt for choice.

All of the chipboard I have used in all of these layouts
is from 2 Crafty Chipboard.

Until next time,
Cheers Di  xo

Mixed Media Creations by Mistra Hoolahan

Hi everyone!  Today I have some mixed media pieces to share with you... I created these while in Mackay with my friend Michelle, it was such fun to draw on each others creativity again.

Art Washes from the Soul...

I haven't used masses of Green Tara flowers on this one, I preferred the lovely simplicity of just using a few... and allowing the wonderfully earthy Natural Jute Ribbon to feature.  This ribbon is one of my faces, it's versatile and holds it shape well.  

This time I experimented with it, to see what else it could handle.  One bow was added before I sprayed all the colour and it held the colour well.  Then I hit it with the heat gun.  The fibres are held together with the finest synthetic threads, which melted, creating a fabulous effect - lots of fun.

I have used white Cherry Blossoms and Roses for this one, tucking a few on small clusters here and there.

Some of the flowers were added before the final colour spray, which has given them a slightly antiqued look.  A few others were added once the canvas was finished to give a pop of fresh white.

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Here's the other one, I was challenged to create something on a wood base, which was fun!

Doesn't Have to be Perfect

The background was created with many layers of corrugated board, patterned papers, tissue paper, doilies and whatever other bits and pieces that were handy.  This was covered with a thin layer of texture paste to help smooth all the layers.  The chipboard {aside from the dress forme} was added raw, along with some muslin and then sprayed with layers of colour sprays.  Once dried it was accented with inka-gold rub, the title added and then more colour added.

The dress forme was painted white and then 'dressed' with one of my ruffles. Then if was time for the the really fun part... adding a spray of flowers to accent the dress forme.  Adding flowers is always the fun part!!

I have used mostly white flowers, withe one peach one to tie it in with the background.

The flat white petals made a beautiful backdrop for the dress form, helping it not blend in too much with the complex background.  Using clusters of Primulas, Cherry Blossoms and Roses helps continue the flow, embracing the Camellia nestled among them.

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And before I leave you today, I have a sweet layout of my neice to share with you.  I created this a little while ago for a challenge blog, and couldn't resist adding a whole pile of Green Tara deliciousness!

Thanks for stopping by today!  See you again next month...

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Green Tara Products used:

Art Washes From the Soul...

15mm Natural Jute Ribbon - RB17Nat15

9mm Natural Jute Ribbon - RB17Nat9

Cherry Blossoms, White - FLC22WH

3cm Roses, White - FDR024WH

2cm Roses, White - FDR006Wh

1cm Roses, White - FDR001Iv

Doesn't Have to be Perfect...

Primulas, White - XF9325Wh

Cherry Blossoms, White - FLC22Wh

Camellia, Peach

3cm Roses, White - FDR024Wh

7cm Petals, White - FDS021Wh

Announcing the NEW Green Tara Design Team

Firstly we would like to thank everyone who applied to our 

recent design team callout. We were overwhelmed with the 

response from both here in Australia & abroad.

 So many talented people who all wanted to be part of the

 Green Tara family. I have to say that it was not easy. 

For those who were not successful this time, we encourage 

you to please try again in the future.

So it is without further ado we announce the 

NEW Green Tara Design Team.

Pascale B.   France

Maria Featon  Australia

Jelissa Mei  Singapore

Sandrine Dawes  Australia

Shinobu Hiramatsu  Japan

Susan Longman  Australia

Ulrika Blomfelt  Sweden

And returning DT members are..

Rachael Funnell  Australia

Linda Thompson  Australia

Jan Rankine  Australia

Di Garling  Australia (DT Co Ordinator)

Again, welcome ladies & we look forward to seeing

all of your wonderful creations.

Green Tara

Three layouts by Marie-Josée Hamel

Hello, Green Tara fans!

Today, I am featuring three new layouts that I created especially for Green Tara. Without further ado, here they are!

"Fun" layout

Once again, on this layout, I used my favorite new Green Tara flowers, the Azaleas! I love the colors available and the style of these gorgeous flowers. I am a huge fan of purple, so these are a go-to embellishment when I create a purple layout.

I combined them with mini-roses and skeleton leaves, and I also used an Organza & Pearl flower on the left side of the page.

Here's a close-up view of one of those beautiful Azalea flowers.

 
Green Tara products used:
 5cm Azaleas
Organza and Pearl in Pale Pink
1.5 cm Roses in Pale Pink
1 cm Roses in Pale Pink
Skeleton Leaves in Natural

Untitled layout

For this layout, I used a patterned background as well as black gesso that I applied with a credit card to add dimension and contrast.

 

 Sometimes I like to create two clusters on a layout, as I did in this case. At the top, you can see a small cluster, made only with flowers (Heirloom, Hibiscus and Roses).

At the botton, I used two different kinds of ribbon (Crushed Organza and Jute) to create bows and I glued them together. I then added a big flower on top and scattered a few black roses below.

Green Tara products used:

Crushed Organza Ribbon in Gold Rust
9mm Natural Jute Ribbon
10cm Skeleton Leaves in Orange
Heirloom 4cm flower in Peach
Heirloom 6.5cm flower in Peach
1cm Roses in Black
Hibiscus Flower in Batik Henna 

"Days like these..." layout

For this layout, I chose to go with the clean and simple look: big title, big flower, and a few details!

 

Here's a close-up view of the flower cluster. The plastic leaves are from my own stash and are not a scrapbooking product. :)

Green Tara products used:

Camellia Flower in Wedgewood Blue
1cm Mini Rosebuds in Red
1.5cm Roses in White

Until next time,

Projects by Vicky Varvadouka

"Remember"

Hello Green Tara friends!!

This is a layout I made about my grandmother and great-grandmother!!

The base is chipboard so I could easily play around with mixed media
 techniques, misting,stamping, heat embossing!!! Here in Greece, fall is
coming so I have used fall colors!!!

For my main cluster I have used the beautiful Heirloom,
 a yellow rose, a few cherry blossoms, a rosette, loop trim,
natural jute and a white azalea!!

In this close up you can see a small brown rose and the
 gorgeous bud & bow in brown/ivory!

And a smaller cluster with roses, cherry blossom, a brown leaf, 
white paper flower, loop trim and burlap!!

Green Tara Products Used

 Heirloom 6.5cm Silk and Organza Flowers Champagne

7mm Loop Trim  Butter

25mm Natural Jute Ribbon

 White 5cm Azaleas

1.5cm Roses Brown

3cm Yellow Roses

Cherry Blossoms Cream

 Satin Rosette 5cm Satin and Pearl Flowers Ivory

 Burlap Ribbon 38mm, Coffee

 Bud n Bow 16mm, Light Brown/Ivory

Copper Paper Leaves 2.5cm

4cm Petals, White.

"Mini album 15*15cm for photos"

This mini album was a gift! I have used  a HUGE paper flower in
the middle which I have sprayed and stamped on! In the center I have
placed a beautiful pincushion in yellow! You can also see a smaller
 paper flower cut in two pieces, cherry blossoms and lace!!

Green Tara Products Used

 Lace, 2.8cm Off White

10cm petals. White

 Pincushion 6cm Soft Fabric Flower Butter

Cherry Blossoms Cream

7cm Petals, White

"Album 25x25cm"

One more album to share with a beautiful quote in the middle!

I have used white azaleas, pink roses, a white wild rose,
skeleton leaves, lace, the big pink butterfly and pearl trim

Green Tara Products Used

 Wild Rose 7cm Silk and Organza Flower  Ivory

1.5cm Roses Pale Pink

7.5cm Skeleton Leaves Natural

 Rain Forest Velvet and Organza Butterfly 7cm Pink

 White 5cm Azaleas

 Lace Ribbon, 22mm Aubergine

3mm Pearl Trim  White

Early Christmas??

Over at Scrapmatts we were asked to make a set of three Christmas cards.

Green Tara flowers and trims were just perfect for this project!!!

Lovely Heirlooms, roses, skeleton leaves, tassel ribbon and

 Christmas vines which you can find HERE!!

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Chipboard pieces on all projects are from Scrapmatts!!

Thank you for visiting the Green Tara blog today!
 I hope you have  enjoyed my post and been inspired to go
 play with your Green Tara  goodies!!!

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 talented designer's awesome creations!

Remember to also visit our Facebook page!

Have a nice day!!!

Hugs!!xx
Vicky Varvadouka

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A Little Touch of Purple

"Beautiful Dreams"
By Linda Thompson

This page was created using beautiful papers from Megs Garden 

and filled with lots of Green Tara Blooms.

Lots of fussy cutting for this layout.

Beautiful shade of purple including a Heirloom, Azalea &

 Satin Rosette flowers with a few small Roses.

A Gardenia in purple. I also used the stems of the roses that I 

cut off and twirled them around a small paint brush to create small

 swirls and tucked them around the flowers.

Green Tara Products used

Heirloom 6.5cm Silk and Organza Flowers Purple CODE: XF9213PU
 Satin Rosette 5cm Satin and Pearl Flowers Purple - CODE: XF9330PU
Gardenia Purple - CODE: FDV054PU
1.5cm Roses Lavender - CODE: FDR003L
1.5cm Roses Ivory - CODE: FDR003IV
Assorted 5cm Azaleas purple - CODE: FLA100
Cherry Blossoms Violet - CODE: FLC22V

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"Just for You - Large Gift Tag"

This tag could be used as a card front or for a large gift tag.

 Lots of Green Tara flowers including small heirloom in pink, cherry blossoms, small roses & diamante silk flowers. I have also added a couple of skeleton leaves.

Green Tara  ribbon at the top ties it all up nicely

Green Tara Products Used

Cherry Blossoms Cream - CODE: FLC22C

Cherry Blossoms White - CODE: FLC22WH

1 cm Roses Ivory - CODE: FDR001IV

1.5cm Roses Ivory - CODE: FDR003IV

1.5cm Roses White - CODE: FDR003WH

Heirloom 4cm Silk and Organza Pale Pink - CODE: XF9317PP

Satin Frill Ivory 10m roll - CODE: RB436IV

Silk Flowers with Swarovski Crystal Centres. 3cm Pale Pink.  - CODE: SDPPL60

5cm Skeleton Leaves Natural Pack of 100 - CODE: RTB110

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"Kitchen Tea Card"

I covered the front of the card with the new Skeleton Mesh and then built up my embellishments.

One of my Favorite ribbons is the Green Tara Herringbone ribbon, it is easy to use and comes in some great colours.

Beautiful cluster of Green Tara Blooms including a small heirloom flower along with more Diamante flowers, cherry blossoms, mini roses and leaves.

Green Tara Products Used

Herringbone Dusky Pink 20m roll - CODE: RB405DP

Silk Flowers with Swarovski Crystal Centres. 3cm Dusky Pink. - CODE: SDDPL60

Silk Flowers with Swarovski Crystal Centres. 3cm Rose.  - CODE: SDROL60

Heirloom 4cm Silk and Organza 12pcs White - CODE: XF9317WH

Cherry Blossoms White - CODE: FLC22WH

1.5cm Roses White - CODE: FDR003WH

Pink/Green/White Paper Leaves 2.9cm - CODE: LA12M1

100mm Skeleton Mesh 20m White - CODE: RB175WH

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That's all from me today

Linda xxx