Friday, July 9, 2010

Quiet Contemplation

Dani, my oldest, is a thinker. She really contemplates life on a deeper level than most 9 year olds. (She takes after her wise father in this regard.) I wanted to document this personality trait so I created this layout.


Supplies: Donna Salazar papers, background paper is my own design, Shimmerz Spritz, tulle, trims, American Crafts Thickers, embroidery floss

You may or may not recognize the paper cloth background that I made ages ago on this video. I finally used it! But not before I toned down the colors with a wash of white gesso. I wanted to use it as-is, but the black and white picture was completely lost with the raucous of background color.


I tried something new when I tied a big piece of tulle to the page and added my journaling to a tag. It didn't quite turn out the way I had envisioned, but I still like it.


Believe it or not, that jewel is actually paper. Donna Salazar is the manufacturer. Isn't it beautiful? (This layout was originally part of my Donna Salazar review on The Scrap Review

Happy Creating!

xoxo
Bethany 

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Beautiful layout, Bethany! Wow, that paper jewel is amazing. Love it!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

I sooooooo love this Bethany!! I love love love love love that photo...and the textures are AMAZING! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Peggy said...

This is so beautiful Bethany, and that background is now perfect for that lovely picture!
xxx Peggy

Trudy said...

I want to make sure that as much as possible that everyone else in the group is aware of when you post something for our group, The Artistic Mother's Art Group, so that you will receive visits. We now have 99 participants. That is so great! Because we are so large, it is not possible to visit each and every post that every member puts up; so when you post something related to The Artistic Mother's Art group, I would suggest that you start your title off with "Artistic Mother" to maximize your chances of others from the group paying you a visit. I look at the blog roll for our group every day; and when I see those words, I automatically know that this is a post that I don't want to miss. Please continue to check the blog roll on my blog for Artistic Mother Group related posts on a regular basis so that we can continue to encourage one another in our efforts to do a little something creative each day. Only five show at a time. Just click "Show All" to see all of the blogs. Also, keep in mind that if you are leaving encouraging comments, that will ensure that you will receive some back yourself.

Another thing you can do to help you remember to check my blog often to see if I have posted or check the blog roll to see if others have posted is you can put my blog on your blog roll and/or in your reader so you'll easily see when I've posted and you don't have to try to remember on your own.

Trudy
Host of The Artistic Mother's Art Group
www.artisticcreationswithtrudy.blogspot.com

Sara Jarvie said...

This is great Bethany. It is so neat you are recognizing and documenting the little things, and it is a great background for the picture!

Anonymous said...

LOVE this! Your background rocks!