Maja Design January Project

Hello and welcome my scrapping sistas !! Today I am sharing PART ONE of my Maja Design January projects.

I designed this layout using the magical ‘Walking in the Forest’ collection.

 Beautiful Deep, Rich, Warm Earthy colors .

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'INSPIRE'

 This magnificent  photograph was taken by the amazing George Saad .

George kindly gave me permission to use his photos in my scrapbooking works .

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 I named my layout INSPIRE , because nature truly inspires me every day .

it shows me about the never ending cycle of life and the layers of change and evolution.
Nature also shows me about trusting the process of life, and living in the present moment .
 I began by tearing the paper (jeans), distressed the edges and laid it over the Autumn in the air –bs paper, 

leaving room for a small layered cluster : heart , bling brad, diecuts and altered metal element.  .

I had fun adding texture by Lacing sections together with string.. 

To me the torn strip represents opening my heart and breathing in all life has to offer .
This torn section represents how life sometimes takes a different path where we have to dig deep , open our heart , feel our feelings and trust the process of life . It is in these times where we discover our strengths and courage .

The leaves and various dies are cut using both papers to add different shades and colors .

 Under the layers of foliage are some inked chipboard pieces adding depth and texture. 

I inked the kraft tag with the Ranger distress ink , Rusty Hinge.

Embossed it, then swiped an alternative colored blue ink over it adding distinction.

Maja Design papers used

Collection: Walking in the Forest – Jeans, Autumn in the Air – bs, Autumn in the air.

Thanks so much for popping by and I do hope I have inspired you to take a look at

 The “Walking in the Forest” collection.

Bye for now