Vicki Boutin

More Pre- Made Mixed Media Paper Pad Magic with Nathalie

Hello everyone!

Nathalie here with with a fun project featuring  a new idea for the pre-made mixed media paper pad and Color Study.   I love the new paper pad, especially as it makes it so easy to create a layout in a a short amount of time with beautiful results.    In the past weeks, I have shown you ideas on how to add extra to your pre-made backgrounds to make them your own.  Today, I want to show you an idea on how you can make it your own without any extra work.

 

How about cutting your pre-made page to make it the focal point of your page!   Well, this is  a great way to add a pop of mixed media in a contained way to your pages in seconds.    I started by trimming my premade mixed media background (This paper is the one with the blue background and the gold foil bubble impression).  I trimmed my mixed media paper to 6.5x10", and make sure that the cut focused on the area of the paper that had the most interest, and showed a variety of colors.

 

I attached the trimmed premade mixed media paper to the b side of the Abstract paper, and added the small scalloped border edge from the chipboard stickers to add a bit of interest on the yellow side of the paper.

 

The picture of my niece and nephew if pretty neutral, I decided to bring a rainbow of color layers to make it pop from the page.   I first framed the photo with a piece of Pretty Things paper, then used one of the 4x6 cut apart cards, and a piece of the INspired paper as layers behind the photo.  The yellow of the layers works great with the yellow border in the background.

 

 

There is so much interest in the background, so I kept the embellishing very minimum by adding a few pieces of ephemera to the left top corner of the page.   The small stickers are always a  personal favorite, they add just the perfect pop of color 

 

 

To balance all the rainbow, I used a few extra pieces of ephemera and chipboard alphas to create the title of this page.   There is plenty of space to add my journal lines after.  To just add a bit of extra pop, I diluted some gold glaze and splattered it around the page.

 

 

I love how easy it was to put this together.  The key was trimming the premade mixed media paper to work for  the page, the rest is just the magic of Color Study!

 

XO

Woven Placemats using Color Study | Nicole Nowosad

Hi there! Nicole here today to share a colorful project using Color Study!

I decided to cut several strips of Color Study paper and create some color patterened paper mats to use on my page. I think this is a fun way to incorporate tons of patterned paper in a fun way! This is definitely one of those techniques that you can do over and over again in different ways to get a differing result.

I just love adding a fun title using the Color Study ephemera on my scrapbook projects. They are so easy to use and incorporate as the script font is so clean and classic!

I added in some fussy cut pie charts from the specialty paper to add some circular elements to the page so my page is not quite so graphic and will soften those harsh edges from the woven mats.

I hope you like how this one came together and are inspired to give this a try yourself!

 

SIt back and see how this project came together!

 

Flourescent Texture Paint Fun with Nathalie

Hi there!

Nathalie with you today  with a bit more fun with new Flourescent Texture Paint.    I just got the new texture paste; so, I am playing with it to see how it reacts with other mediums.    Slowly, I am  learning how to deal with the neon intensity of the paints.  Today, I wanted to find a way to camouflage some of the intensity of the paint but still have it be present in the page.   Here is what I have created:

 

 

I love how this turned out, plus it just worked for the images of my little sister.   I had so much fun with the background and all the layers of mixed media in this page.

 

I started with a Foundation paper, then diluted the flourescent paint and used it to paint the circles in Vicki's Large Circle stencil (exclusively available in her shop).  Once they dried, I followed with some stamping using black art crayons.  Next, I used one of  Color Study's new stamps and metallic ink to add more details to the background. Finally, I diluted gesso with water, and added splatters of it to the background.  The black stamping emphasizes the paint, and covers some of  it, while the gesso, creates a bleached look on the neon paint.

 

I used papers from Color study that matched the colors in the background.   I added a second frame to the photos with black patterned paper (Inspired paper).   I placed this on the page on a zig zag formation, so that it brings movement to the page.

 

I kept the embellishing simple so that they do not compete with the colorful background.   The round  ephemera just brings the repeated element of the background  forward.  The butterflies help to tie all the pieces together in the page.

 

 

I added a bit of color to the right of the page using washi tape in complementary colors.  This helps to balanced the page.  You can see how the page comes together in the following video:

 

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I love how this turned out and all the new ways that I can incorporate the neon paints into my layouts.  Remember to check for the paint and exclusive stencils in VIcki's  shop.

 

'Til next time

 

 

 

Fun with Flourescent Paint with Nathalie

Hello there!

Nathalie with you today to share a new page that features the new Flourescent paints from Color Study collection.  I finally got my set of paints, and all of VIcki's new stencils!  So, what better way to create a page than to mix them in.  

 

I just love how this page combines a bit of me ( my love for black/grungy colors) and Vicki's love for rainbows and neon.   I started the  page by applying diluted art crayon to a Foundation Paper with a brayer. Once it dried, I used both Color Study stamp sets and Watering Can ( gray) Archival ink to stamp a few images on the background.

 

I then, used the new Flourescent paints and one of Vicki's exclusive stencils ( Art Layers)  to create a rainbow of splatters on the background.  I diluted the leftover paint with water, and added it as extra splatters around the page.

 

I pulled all the circle ephemera and stickers that I had left in my  stash to create the clusters around the pictures.   I tried to color block the embellishments to the background  -this just makes each color area pop -.  I added a few phrase stickers around each of the clusters, this unifies the look of the clusters and makes the page cohesive.

 

 

I  pulled a combination of Alpha tickers, and cardstock stickers to create the title for this page. This  was placed at the bottom of the page. You can check  how the page came together in the following video.

 

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I really love how this turned out, and it took no time  to put together.   Remember to check all of Vicki's Color Study collection and mixed media products.  There is so much magic to create with all of it

 

' til next time

XO

Multiple Photos and a Masculine Palette Scrapbook Layout | Nathalie

Hi there!

Nathalie with you today with a new project that hopefully answers to  some of your requests... Multiple photos, masculine layout, and a quick process.   Well, this new scrapbook layout is a happy mix of the three prompts, the key was to start with one of the papers from the pre-made Mixed Media paper pad; the rest just came together in a flash...

 

The green tones of the paper where matched the tones in the photo perfectly.   So, I decided to enhanced the background a bit with art crayons and  glazes. First,  I used the  green art crayons from the neutral and Cool sets to add a stencil impression to the background.  I matched the tones of green to the ones in the paper,  this just adds a bit of interest to the paper.

 

 

Next, I added texture to the page by mixing a bit of Iridiscent  and Prism glaze  together to create the impression of the stars in the background ( the Prism glaze has been discontinued, and the stencil is from Vicki's past travel collection!)   A bit of water diluted the leftover glaze, and this was added as splatters around the page.

 

 

My choice to color block the embellishments and background just help to enhance the colors of the page. I framed the photos with patterned papers that matched the cool color palette.  Then added pieces of ephemera and  stickers that matched the background colors.

 

I opted for a colorful title -icon ephemera pack-as it stands from the background, but also complements the colors of the papers and photos. You can watch how this page comes together in the following video:

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I hope this project gives you an idea on how to incorporate multiple pictures, a masculine palette, and mixed media with Color Study!   Remember you can always contact me with any questins!

 

XO

 

 

 

 

Color Blocking with Nathalie

Hi there!

Nathalie with you today with a new  project that is all about  highlighting colors by color blocking them on a page.  And what better way to highlight color than to use a rainbow palette and Color Study.  Let me show you what I have created...

 

The inspiration for this page is the NEW IDEAS paper, all those color swatch cards in the paper are a great way to create  a rainbow and emphasize the colors of each stripe.   I first had to cut the paper into separate cards -this isolate the color cards-, then played with the arrangement on the page.  Once I was happy with it, I used it as a reference to create my watercolor background.

 

 

I used Art Crayons to draw watercolor stripes on a Foundation paper following the colors of the cards.   My emphasis was on the right and left edges of the stripes -as those are the ones visible in the layout-.  For this, I added splatters of the correspondent color at each end,  I made sure to play with size of the splatters and tones of the same color.

 

Once the watercolor dried, all the cards were glued to the background using the stripes as a guide for the cards.    Once I reached the olive card, I flipped the orientation of the cards to so that they add movement to the page, and also emphasize the colors in the background.

 

 

To embellish the page, I used pieces that matches the color of the cards, and watercolor background. This helps to emphasize the color of each card, and creates that harmonious look of color in the page.   You can see how the page comes together in the following video.

 

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I love how this turned out, and I hope this gives you a bit of inspiration for your next project

 

XO

Kaleidoscope Technique | Nicole Nowosad

Hi everyone! I am here today to share a project using a mixture of Get Crayons and Art Crayons to create a fun kaleidoscope technique for your next project. 

 

I used a base of Foundations Paper and a mixture of dots of both Gel Crayons and Art Crayons to create this background look for the circles on my layout.

 

I applied the technique to almost a full sheet of Foundations Paper and then cut the paper down into circle shapes, as I used a lot of different colors, but you could certainly limit the colors and use this technique on a background!

 

This is how the whole thing came together. Kind of fun, super easy, just a wee bit time consuming - but I think you can do this in many different ways!

SIt back and watch how this technique came together and please give this one a try!

 

Gel Crayon Fun with Nathalie

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Nathalie with you today to bring some inspiration using Vicki's Color Study collection.    Many of you have the new gel crayons in your stash.  So, I decided to show you an idea with these crayons.   As always this page started with no plan in mind, just an idea, and I love the results

 

I had this idea to make a background filled with colorful circles..  I started with a well gesso foundation paper, and a few found objects that have a circular outline.  Using a pencil, I drew the circles on the page.

 

 

Using the gel crayons, I drew each of the outlines with them, then using water,  I started to dilute the color and painted each circle.  Some of the circles just fused with the other ones, and you can see the color fusion where the two circles meet.  While others just show a nice color change in the areas where they meet other circles.

 

 

Once the circles dried, I used the gel crayons to add interest to the background. First, I used the art crayon to stencil inside the circles, all I needed was a stencil brush.  Then, using the black gel crayon and some water, I created pigment that was used to stamp a few dots around the circles.  To finish the page, I used gold glaze to add stars, shine and texture to the page.

 

 

To construct my layout, I am using two photos and adding a few layers of paper and tags behind each of them.   I am placing them at the corners of the page ( so that they cover the not so clean edges of the background!), diagonally against each other.  I repeated the embellishments in each of the photos, so that they balance the page nicely.

 

 

Finally, I added my title using the black puffy alphas ( a nice contrast to the color in the background), as well as a few puffy dots around the entire page.   I used the bottom edge of the page to add my lines of journal, and voila!  I have created a video that shows how the page came together.

 

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I hope this gives you an idea on how to use the Gel Crayons on the background of your layouts.  I cannot wait to see what you create with some of these ideas!

 

XO

 

More Pre-Made Mixed Media paper pad fun with Nathalie

Hello there!

Nathalie with you today with more Pre-Made Mixed media paper pad fun.   All the details in the backgrounds in the pads are just a perfect to create beautiful pages in a short amount of time.   Let me show you what I have created...

 

I added a bit of gold glaze stamping to the background using the It's All Good Stamp set, followed by a few splatters of the glaze, and set this aside to dry.  Meanwhile, I cut rainbow strips from the Thumbnail paper and worked on the paper layers behind the photo

 

I cut small notches in the edges of the strips, and folded them in so that they create texture on the page, and add interest on the simple design.   I glued the strips together, and then attached them to the background on a vertical line.  Then it was all about adding the photos and embellishments.

 

 

I chose to color block some of the embellishments; this emphasizes the colors in the paper strips, plus brings your eye through the page.    I used butterflies as a repetitive shape that brings the page together.

 

I added a simple, but colorful title to the bottom of the paper column. The sentiments in the stickers in the collection just adds to the sentiment of the page.   You can see the page come together in the following video:

 

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I am sure this will give you some ideas for a project of your own using the premade mixed media pad.   I cannot wait to see what you create!

 

XO

 

 

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Premade Mixed Media Fun with Nathalie

Hello there!

Nathalie with you today bringing you a new project that features the new Pre-made Mixed Media paper pad.  This set of backgrounds are a great way to create a layout in a short amount of time with gorgeous results.  Let me show you what I have created:

 

To add a pop of shine to the page, I used a bit of gold glaze through one of the new stencils to the page.   I diluted the left over glaze with water, then used the splatter stamp design to stamp the splatters around the stenciled impression

 

The idea for this page was a messy group of papers held by a paper clip.  So, I used a 4x6 card, plus 6x8 papers to create a messy cluster.   An ephemera clip and foam adhesive create  the illusion of a clip on the page.

 

The large floral ephemera adds a pop of interest plus also helps with the movement of the paper layers in the page.   Since there are so many focal points on the page, I kept embellishment very simple, and opted for smaller ephemera around the picture.

 

I placed my title at the bottom of the paper layers.  For this, I mixed a piece of ephemera with some of the chipboard alphas.  The small, "we are like a really Small gang", chipboard phrase was the perfect size and sentiment to complete the title work.  You can see how the page came together in the following video>

 

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I hope this inspires you to check the new pre-made mixed media paper pad for your next project

XO