Welcome to the October Blog Hop for Scrapbook Steals. I was so happy when Melodee asked me to be a part of the hop. I was even more excited when I was at their Retreat last weekend, and she handed me the steal to work with...My Mind's Eye Titles, Quotes & Die Cuts Mega Pack. Let me tell you, when they say mega, they mean MEGA. There was probably a stack more than 1" thick of tags, quotes and die cuts from some of my favorite My Mind's Eye collections, including The Sweetest Thing, Collectable, and Indie Chic.
I can't wait for you to hop along with some insanely creative designers. Make sure you leave a comment on all the blogs for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to the Scrapbook Steals store. Comments must be left by October 6th at 11:59 pm MDT. Here is the order of the hop:
ScrapbookSteals.com - http://scrapbook.steals.com/ <- Did you start here? If not, hop back!
Kristina MacKeen- http://mamasanity.blogspot.com/ <- You are here!
Charissa Miller http://www.akihasmommascraps.com <- Hop here next.
Staci Jones http://scrapbookingischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/
Heather Conklin http://goldiecar.blogspot.com/
Erin Shultz http://trailofscraps.blogspot.com
And now, here is my project:
As I was looking through the all the tags, I thought it would be fun to make kind of a banner style hanging of all the titles. After I laid out the ones I liked and thought would be good together, I glued them down and gave them a light whitewashing of gesso. These tags are actually from all 3 of the collections. Adding the gesso toned down the colors, and made them flow together nicely. I added a light coat of Frost White Shimmer Paint from Stampin' Up over the gesso. It is hard to see in the picture, but it added just a touch of shine to the background and tags. I loved how you can still see the colors, yet they flow together nicely. Instead of using the frame (also part of the Mega Pack!) in front of my photo, I added it behind. This way you are able to see all my daughter's (and son's) animals, yet the pop of color is still there. A quick trip to the sewing machine and some journaling around the edge, and I was done.
I hope you enjoyed my layout! Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win the gift certificate to the Scrapbook Steals store.
And since it is almost my birthday, I feel like sharing a few presents with you! I will choose one comment to win some of these fun My Mind's Eye titles, quotes, and die cuts. Make sure you are a follower to win! I will announce the winner on Oct 10th.
Cheers!
Kristy
Gorgeous layout!
ReplyDeleteAfter hearing so much about this layout I am happy to see if all done! <3
ReplyDeleteAdorable LO, Kristy! Love how you used the titles :)
ReplyDeleteLooks good!
ReplyDeleteLots of wonderful layers and details on this layout! I love the picture and it's awesome the way you kept it the star! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWell that's a great way to use up those titles! Very pretty layout.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Love it! :)
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet page!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun page! I love how you used the frame behind your pic - your title gave me a huge smile :) Thanks!! PS: I am a new follower - first time here
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting way to use the titles. That picture is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your layout & the unique way you used the title die cuts to make a banner...very clever!!
ReplyDeleteI love your use of the tags as banners. It's a very subtle but effective look and I can't wait to *steal* it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great LO! Great use of tags as a banner and using the gesso to mute the colors.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute page! I love the photo and the title!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute page Kristy!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool layout :)
ReplyDeleteI like the way you used the gesso to tone down the colors.
ReplyDeletesuper cute Layout. Love the journal around the page.
ReplyDeleteFirst time I hear about gesso. I need to learn about it. Looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used gesso on your layout---so very cool!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute photo, love the title and your journaling..
ReplyDeletedoris pick
ReplyDeletewhat a doll! Love the page!
Very cute layout!
ReplyDeleteGreat layout- I love the pop of your title!
ReplyDeletecute---the title pops right out!
ReplyDeleteLove how you made a layout with them as your background!
ReplyDeleteCute LO!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable layout! Cute pic and I love the sentiment!
ReplyDeletesuch a great layout, Kristy! love your stuff :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea! I love the novel way you used the titles. :) Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the layout! I'm going to have to cave one of these days and learn how to use a sewing machine so I can justify buying one. I love the texture and pop that it adds. :)
ReplyDeleteGesso! 5th time trying to comment grrr
ReplyDeleteGreat layout I'd never guess how to use gesso
DeleteWhat a great idea! I love how this layout turned out-I am going to borrow your idea with the gesso and tags!
ReplyDeleteVery awesome idea, may have to use this on the stack of tags I have in my stash. Your daughter is absolutely adorable as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat layout - so pretty. Fabulous way to use the tags! And thanks for the little giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous layout! I love the look of the gesso, and the sewing and journaling was perfection! (And how come I wasn't a follower of your blog?? I could have sworn I was, but I checked and it didn't show up... weird. And fixed!)
ReplyDeleteHahaha, that's clever! Love your LO!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome layout!! Very cool :)
ReplyDeleteSweet layout Kristy....gesso is so much fun to play with!!!!! Thanks for sharing your talent....very inspirational!!! No need to put my name in your draw.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great LO! Love the way you used the tags!
ReplyDeleteLove the layout! What fun. Would never have thought of this myself so thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is this week. Getting ready to follow your blog.
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