Thankful Layout ~ Creative Embellishments

Hello, Creative Embellishments fans!

Sandi  here with you today sharing my newest project using some amazing products from the online CE store.

I've been itching to scrap this stock photo and thought it would pair nicely with some papers form Prima Marketing's Peach Tea and Farm Sweet Farm collections. I started with some paper tearing and then prepped my paper with clear gesso to lay down some texture using modeling paste and the CE Rivet Stencil. Normally I colorize my stenciling but this time I opted to just have the texture.

Next, I altered my chosen chipboard pieces with a combination of Shimmerz Palm Reader Vibez and Ranger Distress Spray stain in both Peeled Paint and then Rustic Wilderness. It gave a nice marled appearance to the chippys and the Shimmerz adds that nice golden shimmer to the color that I quite like.

And you are probably wondering about my chipboard pieces, huh?

Here is that product list:

Daisy Flourishes

Wild Foliage 2

and the Riveted Stencil

 

To complement my work I've added some of the oh so gorgeous Olive Royal Sprays from 49 and Market. There are also a few Prima Peach Tea rose blossoms tucked in here and there to fill out the composition.

For more texture I've added some flat-backed pearls and some Say It In Crystals from Prima.

When the layout was nearing completion, I splattered some of the Rustic Wilderness green stain as well as an older Heidi Swapp Shine in Gold. This gave my chipboard pieces some additional dimension.

I debated on adding some moss or other fibers under my focal area but decided that they might compete with the stems of the chipboard flourishes. Did I make the right call in your opinion?

Thanks for coming by the Creative Embellishments blog today. I hope you found some inspiration that you can use in your creative happenings!

See you next time!

Sandi 

Where the Green Grass Grows ~ Creative Embellishments

Hello, Creative Embellishments fans!

 Sandi here with you today sharing another fun-to-create layout!

I am still enjoying creating with papers from the 49 and Market Countryside range. Just can't get enough of these cheerful sunflowers to coordinate with some of my favorite chipboard pieces!

Creative Embellishments products used: 

Doily Frame 

Leafy Cluster

Grass Set

Bumblebees

After prepping my papers, I did a bit of stamping with a Finnabair checkerboard stamp and black archival ink. I opted against using any modeling paste or thought I could add that at the end if I thought I needed it.

The first chippy that I reached for was the beautiful Doily Frame that has been around since about 2014. I even decided to cut my stock photo into a round shape so that I could capitalize on the circular configuration. I painted the Frame with Tim Holtz Wild Honey Paint.

I knew I wanted to also include the Leafy Cluster pieces (shown further down the post) which were painted with Peeled Paint and then topped with Shimmerz Vibez Palm Reader mist which gives a nice, golden shine. The above photo gives us a view of the wood veneer Bumblebees (which I love) as well as some grassy pieces which is exactly what they are! As I was searching through my Summer file folder looking for the bees, I stumbled on the Grass Set and thought they were perfect for a little texture!

Plan A was to add a mossy green grass from the craft store but I like how wispy the grass pieces are and this project demonstrates how to think outside the box when using your chipboard stash. Look at the shapes and use then more as layering pieces or however you choose rather than just as stand-alone pieces.

Now we are on the right side of the photo and can get a better look st the 49 and Market florals and those lovely Leafy Clusters. These are fairly new to the CE store and I am really loving them!

For my title I've gone with a die cut from the Countryside paper range. It says "Where the Green Grass Grows."  I had fun layering in my florals and miscellaneous pieces.

I added another Grass Set piece on the upper side of the Doily frame to fill in a blank space there. The Leaves and Grass were all altered as mentioned above.

And here is a more straight on shot of the 2 pieces of Leafy Clusters that I used. There are 3 in a pack, I believe. And don't you just love the sweet Die Cut bee? I popped a few of these up on foam squares.

So summery, so fun! I hope you like my composition!

Thanks for coming by the blog today!

Here is a link to the Creative Embellishments Store: CE Store

See you next time!

Sandi

 

Terra Cotta with Sandi Clarkson ~ Creative Embellishments

Hello, Creative Embellishments fan!

Sandi here with you today sharing my first project for April, 2023.

I've gone with another monochromatic theme (probably my last for awhile). Although my original plan was to go with coral, my colors actually lean more toward terra cotta or a reddish coral.

Let's start with the CE product list for your convenience.

Creative Embellishments Products: 

Scribbles 

Lace Border 6 

Fancy Filigree Flourish 

 Infinite Circle Frame

Doily Border 

Small Circles Stencil

After finding a paper that would suit my coral scheme, I began choosing some chipboard pieces to use and this time chose a doily border, a frame, a lace border and a couple of favorite flourish type items.

My pieces were then altered using Tim Holtz Saltwater Taffy and Abandoned Coral using mostly paints but added in are some stains and oxide products as desired.  As I mentioned earlier I had planned more of a saltwater taffy look but needed more contrast against my paper.

My photo was chosen last, only because my original photo was color and quite busy. I had really wanted to use that first photo but sadly it will have to wait. Photo credit: AP.

Paper are from 13 Arts Magnolia Dreams and flowers are all 49 and Market. I did some stencil work and mixed media on my background papers

This was one of those projects that really wore me down. I struggled through all of it! However, late in the game, I realized it was the original photo I was fighting against. Also, my artistic self realized that this is not perhaps the greatest stand-alone color. But it looks amazing when used with denim blue! So, keep that in mind as you create if your taste runs like mine.

See you next time!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sandi