To create a perfectly imperfect shape for the embellishments, I used spray ink as my guide. Here, I decided to use a grey cardstock background and white Mister Huey. I simply took the lid off and used the plastic piece to draw a circle, bigger than the photo I planned to use in the middle.
To keep the layout a bit uniform, I choose embellishments in a similar color scheme...neutral colors, with yellow, blues, and bits of a pinkish orange. I laid out some of the bigger pieces as a guide of where I wanted them to go.
Any color of thread would work, but I used a metallic silver. The circle of ink gave a rough guide of where to sew. I did about 4 laps, sewing over the lightbulb and star die cuts.
After that, it's just a matter of placing bits and pieces where you like. Having the bigger embellishments sewn down means you just have to go back and fill in the gaps. I placed the exclusive-to-the-kits wood veneer circles, stamped images and chipboard circles first, then went back and added in smaller embellishments like sequins and enamel dots. A few splatters of ink , place the photo, stamp a mini title and done!
A great way to actually use those embellishments and make an interesting layout at the same time. Interested in starting a Studio Calico subscription? There are three different kits to choose from and right now, new subscribers receive a free Blue Note kit when signing up! Depending on the kit you sign up for, enter in that specific promo (scrapbook kit enter: COPPERSB, card kit enter: COPPERCARD, or project life kit enter: COPPERPL) to get your free it. Check it all out here.
Posts
This layout is sooo neat! Thanks for sharing the steps.
ReplyDeleteLove this layout! Thanks for sharing your process!
ReplyDeletei adore this idea!
ReplyDelete