Thursday, October 4, 2012

'SOOTHING MY SOUL'


TODAY I am showcasing

SPRING is a time when life is stirring in my garden …  soothing and calming my soul .
I chose to use the color combo of blue and yellow, reminding me of the blue skies and the warm sun and the riot of chaos and color provided by the yellow and pink pansies,  dancing among  white daisies , mingled with rich blue violets  brightening  the damp shady corners of my garden ..

'BLOOM'

 I inked the clock with Tim Holtz distress ink -rusty hinge, and added a tiny dab of Polar Blue versa color ink 
The alphas and leaves are also inked with versa color ink – Topaz  ..

 My Handy tip
While the ink was still damp I scratched some markings on the leaves with a fine pen to add dimension and texture

and I have popped in a couple of gorgeous rose buds among the leaves available from 

 


Imaginarium designs Materials used
Clock without face centre – IDSoo17
Alphas – lower case IDALCooo1
Leaves – no image
Heart – no image
Other items used
Cardstock
Green Tara ivory Rose buds
Bo Bunny papers
EK border Punches
Prima Trellis stamp.
Melissa Frances lace.
Brads - Bella
Lace doilie .. (found item )



‘LOVE’




 I had not used Banners in my work until earlier this year , and I have fallen in love with them.
I have such fun creating banners, in  all sorts of shapes ,sizes and colors …
I hope to inspire you to have a go at your own banner .
Imaginarium designs material used
Alpha - love IDW0056
Funky heart – no image
Other items used
Cardstock
Authentique and Bo-Bunny papers
Metal key and button - Prima
Kaisercraft – crochet circle, lace.

The word love and heart are both inked with Tim Holtz distress ink and embossed for a shiny finish.
My Handy tip
Creating banners is a fabulous way to use up scraps .
thanks so much for popping by my blog and 
I Hope you are enjoying the beautiful warm spring days here in Australia ,
I loveeeeeeeeeeeeee Spring .
Warm hugz to each of you , Heather x


24 comments:

  1. WOW! These are TRULY EXQUISITE Heather...

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  2. Absolutely gorgeous Heather. I just adore how you create with neutral/muted colours.

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  3. Beautiful pages ! Sooooooo much lovely, lovely detail. xx

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  4. Stunning LOs both of them! So funny to think that Spring is blooming where you are while here the Autumn winds are howling.... Your beautiful colours funnily enough fit both moods I think, just lovely!

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  5. Wow, you never fail to amaze me! Both layouts are beautiful...I love your attention to detail, your stitching, the colours...everything! Keep soothing that soul! x

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  6. Wow.. these are so beautiful... really love them.. what more can I say?

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  7. Gorgeous page - love your stitching here and there!

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  8. so soothing to look at ... this layout... just give me the peace... especially the colors... hugs...xoxo

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  9. Soothing for sure, I'm always so amazed at each and every page/creation you do....

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  10. More awesome creations Heather! I would love to see how you put your layouts together. You are such an inspiration. xx

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  11. *sigh* these are GORGEOUS Heather!!I loveeeeeeeeeeeee the colors and love love love love those hearts!!!!!!!!

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  12. Beautiful colours Heather. Love that photo of your flower. Such a soft page and I feel like I am in the garden. Love the twine around the photo and the big heart and banner on Little Miss's page is fantastic.

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  13. So beautiful layouts....as usual, I'm fan of your work!
    Hugs from france!
    CorinneD.

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  14. gorgeous details here Heather, love the branches and banners.....super special layouts :)

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  15. OH my...........................................................

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  16. Stunning work as always ..love the colors.

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  17. what a wonderful way to scrap....love the layouts, love the colours, love the setup....I simply love everything about everything.... I think I need to look around more in your blog....thank you for sharing

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  18. Wow Heather! These are gorgeous! I love the way the pics are of the same hues!

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  19. Again in awe of your Cretans. Love the stamp on this one too. Love the stitching on the bloom title. I really gotta try to stitch on chipboard

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  20. OMG You have been BUSY!!! All are sooo beautiful. Just when I think one of your layouts is the BEST, you go & do another one that is even better, just love them all. Hugz from your #1 fan. Cheers Di xo

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  21. Hi Heather, am popping in to say "Hi" and that I just love looking at your work. The details, layers and textures are just exquisite and you are so inspiring xoxox

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  22. Wow Heather...you just astound me!! Phew!!! magical works....

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  23. Can I just say again how much I love your work. These two pages....I keep coming back to look at them! Amazing!

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