Monday, May 23, 2016

Make a Wish Layout



Hello and welcome! Did you get some crafty time this weekend? I've been documenting the past week with photos and words, inspired by Ali Edwards Week In The Life project. I suddenly realized that it was one of the last weeks with the routine we have now, before the start of the summer, and thought it would be fun to document it. I am hoping to put it all together in a mini-album some time next month. 

It is Monday and this week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge our theme is 'Make a Wish'. 

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
I was thinking of birthdays and wishes and decided to make a layout for the boys, about wishes and following your dreams. Their birthdays are very close together and just a short while before this photo was taken. The photo was taken by Alet Gronewald from Blessed Reflection Photography. Leo was feeling a little ill and didn't want to sit in Anton's lap, so there aren't many photos of the two of them together from this session. I like this one with the small feet and the bigger shoe. I took step photos while building up the mixed media background. 

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
Start by die cutting Tim Holtz Wildflowers and Lace from watercolour paper. I used the Sizzix Precision Base Plate, since it helps to make perfect die cuts every time of even these intricate dies. Glue to Prima 12 x 12 watercolour paper with matte multi-medium. Then I coated it all with a layer of gesso.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
When the gesso is dry, paint with watered-down Distress Paints. You can also mist with additional water so that they blend even more. Leave to dry.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
To add texture to the background, stamp with the new Newsprint stamp by Tim Holtz and Jet Black ink. I really like this stamp, with all the small words. Stamp stars with the same ink. The Specks stamp was stamped with Fern Green on the grass area and Cornflower for the sky. The birds were stamped with the same blue.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
Add even more texture with stencils and white Texture Paste. I used two mini stencils from set 8 and set 9 and the Industrial one.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
Add shadows to the flowers with a Black Soot marker. Wipe with your finger or a cloth to blend.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
Paint the dots with the same blue paints as you used for the sky. Later, I also added shadows to the dots.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
Also add shadows to the number and the word 'lucky'.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
For the journaling, which is tucked in behind the photo, I stamped a Label Frame with Fern Green and die cut a Stencil Number 2 in the corner. The stencil number die set includes numbers in four different sizes.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
The title was die cut with the new Tim Holtz Alphabet Typo Lower die. I love the shape of these letters. I painted them with Twisted Citron, stamped with the Specks stamp and added shading to make them blend with the background.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
I also die cut three words from black kraft-core cardstock, using the Calendar Words ScriptAdventure Words Script, and Friendship Words Script.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
I like how the birds peek through underneath the textured dots.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
Finally, I splattered some black paint on the background with Black Soot and the Distress Splatter brush.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
Additional journaling was done with Small Talk stickers.

Layers of ink - Make a Wish Mixed Media Layout Tutorial by Anna-Karin, with Sizzix dies by Tim Holtz
I die cut a few Wildflowers in white and glued on top of the background ones. The number 2 was die cut with the Alphabet Typo Upper from a piece left-over from a project I'll be posting tomorrow. The tiny hearts and stars were die cut from the same piece.

I hope you will join us in our Make a Wish challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.



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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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15 comments:

  1. absolutely gorgeous layout Anna-Karin, the photo is adorable and I love all of the details, the colours and textures are perfect! very lovely :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. I love your layout, Anna-Karin! Beautiful colors, texture and a real keepsake. I too love the little foot next to the big shoe. Adorable! Cathie

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  3. One of most beautiful layout I have ever seen! I make my wish: I would like to create something special like this!

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  4. Stunning layout, Anna-Karin! The photo is adorable, cutest baby toes!! :)

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  5. On a normal day I just look and enjoy all the beautiful makes by your hand at the SSS Mondaychallenge, but this one stood out so much; think it is a beautiful one! Love the colours and the way you used the die-cuts! (Something I like to do more, just like making LO's...but time and live...you know...) Thanks for another great inspiration piece! And for all the other inspiration you give!
    Have a colourful week!

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  6. This is a truly beautiful layout. I like it a lot.

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  7. This is a truly beautiful layout. I like it a lot.

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  8. I love this layout and your detailed steps to making it. It makes a perfect frame for the cute photo! It's so great to get your posts delivered by email again.

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  9. beautful layout Anna-Karin...those cute little toes are so adorable...hugs kath xxx

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  10. Such a heart warming layout, Anna-Karin, I love the serene feel you've created with the wonderful photo and the soft colors!

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  11. I adore to see the way that you create your background! layout is fabulous , picture is so cute and your tutorial is so clever and interesting! Barbara

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  12. Great step by step process, I always love to see how a beautiful project was made, what is behind, which techniques were used and how the artist received every results. Thank you for that. Hugs, Marzena

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  13. Oh my, this is such a beautiful and adorable creation, Anna-Karin. The background you created is amazing. I love the super cute picture, too. :)

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  14. This is so precious! As always, I think it's awesome that you use your talent in art to keep such a wonderful history of your family. Your art skills are equal to your photography skills and I loved the cute little feet in this!

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  15. Gorgeous layout, Anna-Karin! You're amazing with creating stunning backgrounds. The picture really stands out. Love it! Hugs, Sandra

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