Hello and welcome! The first day of a new year, hopefully a very good year. We are not having a challenge this week at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog, but the team is still posting inspiration. On Monday we'll be back with a normal challenge again.
The theme for the inspiration for today is to use old favourite supplies. I combined a bunch of old favourite products on this layout. I like to do year in review layouts, and sometimes also mini-books, at the end of a year. I picked out several older Hero Arts stamps to build a Birch forest for us to sit in and reflect on the year 2013. Making scenes are another favourite thing of mine.
When building up layers of dye ink, start with the lightest shade and gradually build up colour, since dye inks are transparent. It is also easier to get a smooth application of darker inks if there is a lighter ink underneath. The Adirondack Lights dye inks are perfect for that first layer. I used a Colorbox Stylus Tool for the inking, which is what I normally use for my scenic stamping. You can use other ink-blending tools too. For a tutorial on scenic stamping colouring with dye inks have a look at this post. I used Slate and a Ranger craft nib, to colour the grey on the trunks. The tree die cuts are from Simon Says Stamp, Tall and Small Forest Tree, love the thin branches.
I wish I had one of these little birds on my shoulder in real life!
Even though there isn't a challenge this week, you can of course still go shopping at Simon Says Stamp.
Thank you for the visit! I hope you will all have a very inky and stampy year 2014!! And lots of fun!
Anna-Karin
Supplies:
Surfaces: Ranger Specialty Stamping Paper
Stamps: Hero Arts: Tree Trunks S5477, Bird Trio LP139, Fabulous Florish S5449, Old Letter Writing S4878, Calendar D5791, Months 331485
Ink: Ranger Adirondack dye ink: Aqua, Stonewashed, Denim, Willow, Lettuce, Pesto, Salmon, Mountain Rose, Slate, Meadow; Archival Ink: Fern Green; Tsukineko: Versamark
Embossing powder: Ranger Clear
Dies: Simon Says Stamp: Tall Forest Tree, Small Forest Tree, Mini Hearts Set, Happy, Life, Family, Love; Sizzix: Word Play, Tag & Bookplates
Tools: Sizzix: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform; Colorbox Stylus Tool; Ranger Craft Nib
Embellishments: Tim Holtz: Crinkle Ribbon
It is always a pleasure to visit your blog, and to see your beautiful creations!
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more gorgeousness - thanks for showing us again! Hugs Rachel x
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ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and all the best to you and your family!
What a fun layout, Anna-Karin! Love the tags with all the months. What a sweet picture! Happy New Year to you too! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, natural, wintry colours... an absolutely beautiful layout... and I love the calendar tags!
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Alison xx
Wow Anna-Karin! What a stunning layout! Love the beautiful background and sweet birds! Thanks for the inspiration! Hope you have a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletegorgeous~have an awesome 2014 year!!!
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ReplyDeleteLove your work - thanks for the ink tips.
Sandra ltb
I love how you blend your scrapbooking into your projects. This is beautiful and a lovely idea! Wishing you and yours a healthy, happy and creative New Year!
ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing Anna-Karin... have made a note to come back to this one when I get back to my studio. I love these scenes and I think it is something I could get into.... Happy New Year....
ReplyDeleteAnna-Karin...you've done it again! I always love your projects and this one is no exception. I love the idea behind the journaling tags tucked inside of that gorgeous cover. The trees are so cool and the white against the blue is such a pretty contrast. I love the cheesecloth "ground" that you have placed yourself and your son in. That is such a cool idea and adds so much texture! You are so talented, Anna-Karin. Thanks for all of your inspiration and sharing how you create such lovely pieces. Blessings to you and your family in 2014. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...love the trees, and tag idea! Fab photo too! I love your favorites post too! Happy new year to you, and may it bring you many blessings of health and happiness!
ReplyDeleteHi Anna-Karin , fantastic layout! I absolutely love how you have set the scene. The tags tucked in behind is a lovely idea. The cheesecloth is a fantastic addition . Gorgeous. Happy New Year. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteFabulous scene! TFS
ReplyDeleteI love your project! What wonderful elements. I love the cute picture too!
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful especially those sweet birds and also I love the trees.
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Lynne
Love your beautiful layout, Anna-Karin. It's such a brilliant idea to arrange those tags and I love your great photo, too. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy new year!!!! This Layout is fabulous, the background is totally stunning!! barbarayaya
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love everything about this piece! The dimension you added with the dyed cheesecloth is brilliant and I adore how you inset the picture! This piece is really inspiring and is a gorgeous tribute to 2013! So inspiring and I can't wait to see what you've got in store for 2014!
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