Random is one of those collections that's easily manipulated if you're in the mood to try something a little different in terms of design. Whether going the route of traditional scrapbooking or taking a more artistic approach, Random meets the requirements from start to finish. It's a major fave of mine since Crate released their brand new collections few weeks ago. I created two layouts from the collection after having received it - it's literally almost "gone" at this point! A second helping will find me in a few weeks of course since I've still five more months to play with it. Don't think I'll ever grow tired of it either....it's perfect for mixing and matching too.
I fell upon the idea to mix vellum and pattern paper after brainstorming and reviewing flower ideas while producing the layout. I trimmed various sized circles from both materials and layered them on top of each other during the positioning of a large size brad. The flower is subtle, sweet and airy.
The bright denim blue polaroid frame from Random's chipboard collection is sooo fabulous! The fact that it's "blue" instead of "black" is a huge plus! Now if only Crate would package up a bag of different colored poloroid frames - I'd be entirely happy.
The circles took a little bit of extra work to make, but they're central to the layout's overall design. I first trimmed circles with a circle cutter from Vanilla cardstock. Of the negative shaped circles left behind on the paper, I handcut around them with pinking scissors (Fiskars). I then backed them up with varied pattern papers. The small circles were created with the help of different sized circle punches. Small punch first, large second.
Tara Anderson talked me into trying her spray paint technique. I've done it a couple of times before and my results are always so mixed. The application process is tricky too...though Tara has it down pat!! Ultimately, control is key! Maybe someday I'll have mastered it, but I think for now, I'm sticken' with October Afternoon's/Studio Calico's Mists. :))
The studio is calling me! Lots of creative work ahead - almost a full afternoon of it! Have a leisurly afternoon my friends! More Crate ahead...
~ CM ~
