Vicki Boutin

Gratitude Documented with Nathalie

Hi there!

Nathalie with you today with a new project all about Thanksgiving and the beautiful Storyteller collection.  I have so many memories and pictures from our celebration, and decided to mix a few of the candid shots in this page.  Since I wanted the focus of the page to be the picture, I chose a simple and clean application of mixed media.

I just love the layout, and how easy the background comes together with a just a few steps, let me show you:

1. I masked a foundation paper to create a large strip (horizontally). Here I stamped a few sentiments -with archival ink-   and then covered some of the areas with gesso.  The application of the gesso will cover some of the stamping resulting a ghostly impression of the sentiments.
2. Using art crayons, and a round brush, I added color to the masked strip.   I was careful not to let the water puddle at the edge of the masking tape; this will prevent from pigments seeping under the masked area.

 

3.  While the background dried, I used the same colors of Art crayon and a brayer to add color to a piece of regular cardstock.

 

4.   I used the Storyteller stamp set, Vicki's Metallic ink pads, and clear embossing powder to create all the butterfly outlines on vellum.   I used the matching dies to cut the butterflies out of the colored cardstock and the vellum page.

5.  Once the background dried,  I used one of the new stencils, a stencil brush and art crayon to create a dry impression of the stencil right on the center of the masked area.  Now I am ready to assemble the page.

 

Assembling the page takes no time.. First, I created the layered butterflies.   Then, I cut  a slit along the bottom and top edges, fold in the cut edges, and backed the spaced with paper and a piece of washi tape.   The slits are going to serve as reference for the location of the butterflies.

 

I used a few papers to back and as layers behind the pictures.  After gluing directly to the background, I laid the butterflies on the page, and started to add a few more embellishments that will help tell the story of the day.  I have created a process video where you can see how this came together:

VIDEO

 

 

I hope this inspires you to document your memories using Storyteller and a bit of clean mixed media on the page. 

 

XO,

 

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Getting inspired with Storyteller | Nathalie DeSousa

Hello lovelies!

Nathalie back with you after a long break.  So happy to be returning to Vicki's DT and bring you more inspiration with her newest collection, Storyteller.    I am always so grateful to Vicki for asking me back, and to all of you who are always asking about my projects and supporting my crazy ideas!!!   Now onto the project...My inspiration for today is the gorgeous Medley paper ( I fell in love with the paper when all  I could see where the paper schemes. That is how long I was holding the secret!), and Fall

 

 

Those leaves were just calling my name, so I had to use them in this page.  Of course I am all about creating a bit of a background with mixed media, and always fall back to Vicki's art crayons. 

 

I started by softly stamping the script  lines using the BoBunny stamp ( I picked this up from Vicki's shop) with Archival ink  ( Watering Can) on Foundation paper. I created an inverted "L" design with soft impressions of the stamp at the top left corner of the page.  I added a bit more of the stamp at the bottom right corner of the page.

I pulled a few of the art crayons to add color around the stamped image using the packaging/kissing technique.  I build the colors in layers, making sure that the color application dried  before the next color layer was added.

To finish, I used one of the new stencils to add a soft impression of the navy Art crayon around the background, especially where the picture and title will sit.

 

 

I fussy cut quite a few of the leaves from the Medley paper  and used them to frame the image by following the color background positioning.  I mixed the colors of the leaves, but used the blue one as an anchor for the picture as it brings some of the colors of the picture.

 

 

There are so many beautiful papers and embellishments in this collection, that it made it so easy to create the layered look behind the picture, and the clusters at the corners of the picture.  The new stamp set sentiments are just perfect to add small details to pictures, cards and layouts.

To finish the page,  I used a combination of ephemera, stickers and the stamp set to create the title of the page. In order to balance the page, I trimmed the top and right edge of the page by about a quarter of an inch, and used the Vagabond paper to create a soft corner frame for the layout. You can watch this page come together in the following video:

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I am so excited to see all the projects that you will create with the new collection. Remember to share them with us! 

'til next time,

 

 

Materials used:

 

Everyday Documenting with Nathalie

Hi there!

Nathalie with you today with a new project for the Vicki Boutin DT.  Though i love documenting all those special memories and milestones of our family, my favorite  memories to document are those everyday moments.   So, today i want to show you a fun way to document homework using Vicki's mixed media and paper lines.

 

 

 

I was inspired by the images on the FIeld Notes paper to create this page.   First, i cut a 4x12in strip of this paper, and layered a piece of the Abstract Moments behind it before gluing it to a foundation paper.   A bit of gesso was then added to prep the are where all the mixed  media will be added.

 

 

A mixture of Iridiscent glaze and texture paste was used to create the stenciled impression (Heidi Swapp stencil, and All The Good Things collection).  A bit of art crayons -inspired by the color wash on the Field Notes paper- were used to create a soft color and drips on the background.  

 

While the background dried, i fussy cut a few of the images from the Field Notes, Good Stuff and Take Flight papers.  The pictures were backed with backed and layered some of these fussy cut pieces, and set on the page with foam adhesive.

 

 

I used all the fussy cut elements along with ephemera and stickers from the Field Notes collection to create the clusters that frame the pictures.   The soft stenciled impression brings texture to the page, and also interest to thepictures, so just a few embellishments are necessaty.

 

To complete the page's visual triangle, a small cluster of the fussy cut elements and some stickers.  The stencil word sets the perfect bakground forthe title of this page.  

 

 

Love the soft distress look of the background,   The layers of mixed media and beautiful papers from Vicki's colletion make it so easy and joyful to put this page together,  I have created a video on how this was put together, enjoy:

 

VIDEO

 

I hope you use this as inspiration to document those every day moments using Vicki's mixed media and paper collections.   Remember you can always contact me if you have questions on how this came together.

 

XO

 

 

Materials used:

VB Foundations paper

VB gesso

VB art Crayon - warm, neutral  and cool sets

VB Iridiscent glaze 

VB  waterbrushes

VB watercolor brushes

VB All The Good Things collection

VB FIeld Notes collection - 12x12 paper pad, Field notes paper

VB ephemera, puffy stickers, chipboard stickers - Field Notes collection

Vicki Boutin sticker book

Vicki Boutin 6x8 paper pad

 

my love | Moodboard Inspired Layout with Jana

Hi everyone, Jana back again and i have a new Layout for you. This one was inspired by the current Moodboard for february, i grabbed the circles, the word love and the colors blue & green as my inspiration for my project.

Thsi is my Layout... i really love how it turned out!

I started this project with my WeR HappyJig Tool, some wire in bright green and the word LOVE. I love to use this tool!

My idea for this layout was a watercolor mixed media background with some golden texture on top. So i started with watercolors in blue and different green tones and a sheet of the Foundation paper. I added a lot of water to the colors and tons of splatters.

I am a big fan of watercolors and splatters... i added some more green and once everything was dry i mixed the Vicki Boutin Gold Glaze and my favorite texture paste together. I love how this golden texture paste turned out.

I used one of the "All the Good Things" stencils for some script texture in the background. I just wanted to have a tiny bit peeking out from behind. This is giving so much interest to your Layout. I grabbed some kraft cardstock and a small circle Die (also from the "All the Good Things" Collection) to create a interesting paper piece for my picture and embellishments.

I used a flower Die from my stash and some "Field Notes" papers for a nice flower cluster. I only used green and white here and this looks awesome on top of the kraft cardstock. I also had a look into the Journaling Die Cuts for some more layering pieces behind my photo.

I added my title and some gold glitter heart stickers around everything and I also stamped a butterfly in black and placed it on the left side from the flowers. I only added some blue enamel dots and some Tim Holtz word stickers to finish this project. I really love how it turned out and i had a lot of fun!!

I have a process Video up on my YouTube Channel - CLICK HERE

Thanks you so much for stopping by today. I hope you´re inspired to use this moodboard for your next Layout. Don´t forget to share it in our FB Community

Supply List:
Foundation Paper
Gold Glaze
Watercolors
Brush Set
Field Notes:
12x12 paper Pad
Journaling DieCuts
All the Good Things:
Foam Thickers
Stencil

Merry Christmas Wishes Decor with Tim Holtz

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...and I have a new post after being away for awhile!!  The holidays and making holiday crafts makes me so happy!!  Another thing that makes this girl happy is playing with pretty much anything that Tim Holtz creates.  So with that being said I am sure you can just imagine how thrilled I am to be sharing this decor piece I put together using a mix of items from Tim's new Christmas release!!  

Take a look...

 

 

 

 

When I was mulling over what to make I decided I wanted something I could display for the holidays and the idea for this layered plaque wreath was born.  I can't wait to start pulling out my decorations and find the perfect spot for this.

Here is a peek at how I pulled it together...

 

I covered six Typed Tokens- Christmas with Picket Fence Distress Paint and heat set them.

 

Once the Typed Tokens cooled a bit, I pounced each one with Vermillion Archival Ink and then heat set them.  (Note- add the ink in layers to prevent filling in the debossed word with ink)

 

 

I finished the Typed Tokens off with a little Weathered Can Archival Ink and heat set.

 

 

These NEW Jingle Brads are beyond awesome!!

 

 

I then created a wreath from the Boxwood Twine and covered it with white gesso.

 

While the gesso was still wet I covered it with a light coating of Pumice Stone Distress Glitter and set it aside to dry. 

 

 

I love my stamps and I have to share this set with you...Mini Weathered Winter!  Aren't they AWESOME!!

 

 

I inked a snowflake stamp from the Mini Weathered Winter set with Perfect Medium, added embossing powder and heat set.

 

 

Next, ink with Fired Brick and Weathered Wood Distress Ink and add some watermarking.

 

 

I wanted to add a little texture and interest to the bottom layer of the piece so I used one of my other "go to" Tim product...LAYERING MASKS!!   With a bit of Texture Paste.  Set it aside to dry.

 

 

To finish off some of the edges of the two pieces of book board I added the NEW Yuletide Design Tape.  I find adding a little Multi Medium on top helps to prevent the tape from lifting.

 

 

Here is a closer look!

 

 

Once the gesso and glitter is dry go ahead and add the Typed Tokens with the Jingle Brads.  I LOVE this, right here!

 

I diecut six snowflakes with Tim's new Snowflake die/Texture Fade Duo from Sizzix.  I inked them lightly with Weathered Wood Distress Ink and added Stickles.

 

Layer the two boards together with 3D foam adhesive.  Add the Boxwood wreath, a bow using the Tim's Metallic Trimmings and a few pieces from the Festive Ephemera Pack. Layer the snowflakes with Yuletide Brads and hang two of Tim's Snowflakes Idea-ology on wire. I finished it off with some of the new Gilded Holiday Rubbings and a Word Band and twine!

 

 Here are a couple of close up shots...

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial and feel inspired to get started on making some holiday crafts!!!

Make sure to take a look at some of the outstanding projects Tim has been posting on his blog including the amazing pieces using his Halloween release HERE on his blog.

If you are looking for some of these new releases to purchase check out Simon Says Stamps and Scrapbook.com for a good selection.

Join me later this week for a big re-cap of my latest travels, some info on a few projects I have been working on and a really sweet giveaway!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!