Monday, October 31, 2016

You Matter Layout


Hi friends! And Happy Halloween! I hope you had a fun weekend. I have been pretty busy with something that I'll post on the blog tomorrow, but we were also outdoors a lot because the sun was shining. This week at the Simon Says Stamp we have a Thinking of you theme.

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
I started out making a card, but when I stamped the Simon Says Stamp lovely You Matter stamp on a piece of cardstock, I changed my mind and instead made a layout. This is a really wonderful stamp with such great sentiments. You could use it as a background stamp, or cut out the sentiments, as I did here. I had fun layering different elements on this page. I took that photo last year and the focus was on the dinosaur and Anton was slightly out of focus (but not enough to make it look intentional). I really wanted to use it though because I love his expression on the photo, so I gave it a translucent overlay in Photoshop.

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
The background is wood paper from Simple Stories, from their Basics paper kit. The papers have different wood patterns on one side and ledger patterns on the other, combining two of my favourite things. I stamped the wood paper with the You Matter stamp with Slate ink. It was torn in a few places, and die cut stars were placed there.

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
This background has a funny story behind it. I woke up in the middle of the night with the idea of a mottled blue and brown background with circles on top, and recreated it first thing in the morning. I used Prima's watercolor paint and the stamp is the Rings Bold Prints by Hero Arts, also stamped with Slate ink.

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
I used a bunch of SSS exclusive dies on this page, such as this Inspire word, die cut from Slate paper. 

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
You Matter was stamped on one of the ledger papers from the paper pack I was using and cut into strips. I used most of the sentiments on the stamp.

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
Aren't they great? They will be wonderful for a card or an art journal page too.

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
 The title was done with a combination of dies, alphabet stamps and a Chit Chat sticker.

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
I die cut the Stacked Stars from SSS glimmer cardstock. The fun Pom Poms come from Crate Paper.

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
 I also used some of the left-over tiny stars.

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
 A couple of Tim Holtz Pocket Cards and tucked in here and there.

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
I really like this Cottage Stems die, I also used it on my Pastel Distress Crayon art journal page.

Layers of ink - You Matter Layout by Anna-Karin
Here are some more of the sentiments, the lower one was combined with a die cut word.

I hope you will join us in our Thinking of You 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 visiting my blog today!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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15 comments:

  1. Gorgeous layout Anna-Karin, the photo is absolutely fabulous and I love all of the details around it, the words and die cuts are fabulous too, love this! very clever :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. Nothing matters more than our children and they can never hear enough of these heartfelt words. Your page is lovely and I particularly like the colors you have combined and the glimmery card stock.

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  3. Your layouts, Anna-Karin, are some of the best I've seen. So much to look at and such wonderful designs. Love it!

    Cathie ♥

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  4. This is fantastic. I love how the earth tones match with the blue. Great color combo! Love the delicate stars which give a softiness to the whole LO. Hugs, Marzena

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  5. Absolutely FAB layout... I love your thought process when it comes to creating art! Great photo, too!


    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  6. Amazing layers and composition! Thanks again for the warm welcome at SSS, sorry I havent managed to get round every week... Life suddenly got a little crazy! Nikki x

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  7. A really beautiful and inspirational piece, thank you for sharing that with us x

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  8. This is such a fabulous layout, Anna-Karin. All the embellishments are so beautiful. Love the super cute photo, too. :)

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  9. What a beautiful layout about your son, Anna-Karin! I love the warmth of the blues and browns you've used to create this lovely tribute to your son. hugs, Maura

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  10. As always, your details are phenomenal! And one of the very coolest things about this page is how you did the circle frame around the lizard! You are so talented at art and at photography and it's always inspiring to see how you combine them.

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  11. amazing Anna-Karin...I love how your card turned into the most gorgeous layout...these things happen and you just have to run with it hugs kath xxx

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  12. As always, you pack so much wonderful detail and interest into your layouts, Anna-Karin and this is just fabulous...a inspired interpretation of our challenge theme! :)

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  13. The Queen of layout! Anna-Karin I love this work, picture is fabulous, design is fabulous, colors are fantastic, details are stunning! Absolutely a masterpiece! Barbara

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  14. Such a fantastic layout, Anna-Karin! The neutral colors with the blue is amazing! Such a lovely picture too! Amazing! Hugs, Sandra

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