Vicki Boutin

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

 

Deconstructing a Color Wheel with Nathalie

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Nathalie with you today bringing you a bit of COLOR STUDY inspiration.   I love the collection, the colors and designs are amazing!  Since the day, I saw the Color Wheel paper, this idea popped in my brain, and I love how it transformed from idea to a complete layout.

 

 

I deconstructed the color wheel and reinvented a new rainbow pattern for my layout.   The idea of color segments forming a fan design is perfect for the fun pictures of my kids.  Since the paper is bringing lots of  texture and dimension to the page. I had to add just a bit of mixed media to complement the paper fan.

 

 

I based the design on the original color wheel shape and size.  Once the new formation of colors was set, then I marked the paper. Here, I first added a bit of gesso through the dot stencil.  I followed the application with a rainbow of art crayon color drips.

 

 

I used each of the segments of the color wheel to create the half circle/fan that is featured in the layout.   Once the color wheel segments were set in place, I glued the center to the background, then added different sizes of foam adhesive to the outer edge of each segment - this adds the dimensional look to the page-

 

I used the negative piece of the color wheel to help me bring the circular motion to the page.   The title and arrows all come together to complete the original circle in the page.   I used just  a few embellishments to finish the page.  You can see how it came together in the following video:

 

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I hope this inspires you to reimagine a paper for your next layout.   Remember that I am always a comment away if you have questions on how this came together,

 

XO

 

A quilted color story

hi everyone! Nicole here to share a project made with one sheet of patterned paper from the new Color Story collection. I adore quilts as inspiration for my projects and played around with this paper from Color Study to make my project - Abstract.

 

Here is what I came up with:

You can see that the grid design is the same, but the blocks are smaller and more quilted. I added in a lot of the neutral parts of the paper to fill in the smaller triangles and added rows of stitching along some of the squares.

 

I love that you can take 1 sheet of paper and create a similar vibe to your project very easily. I added in some leftover punched shapes across the middle of the design to embellish my page. Using your leftovers makes quick work too!

I just love the ephemera in Color Study and this title from one of the ephemera packs was just perfect for my page.

Sit back and check out how this one came together!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I will see you next week with another project + process video too!

 

Specialty Paper Inspiration with Nathalie

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Nathalie with you today with a new project using the new Color Study collection.  I love vellum, and wanted to take this chance to focus my page on the new specialty paper from the collection.  The soft holographic gold grid with the pie charts is just gorgeous and so versatile.   Let me show you what I created:

 

 

For this project, I wanted to focus with papers from the collection with just a little touch of mixed media.   So, I am using the Abstract paper as the background for my page, then  used some gesso and gel crayons to add a bit of interest to the background.  The soft tones of the gel crayon  just add a soft haze of color.  I even added a bit of embossed glitter interest using the Hello Stamp set and glitter powder.

 

My idea was to use the yellow part of the background at the top of the page.  However all the mixed media warped my page a bit, so I decided to back it with a piece of foundation paper -this helps to control the buckling on the page-

 

Once, I covered the yellow area of the paper with the vellum, I fussy cut a few of the pie chart images from the paper.   I used this to elongate the design and make it look as if they are falling from the top  of the page.  I used a few pieces of paper ( Line Drawing, Journal, and 6x8 paper pad) and the left over vellum to create layers behind the picture.  Then it was all about gluing the vellum pie charts in place - a small glue drop helps to keep it in place while not showing in the front of the image)

 

I used just a few phrase stickers and chipboards to add interest throughout the page.   I chose a simple title from the Puffy Sticker sheet then added my lines of journal under it.  I have created a process video to show you how it all came together.

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Hope this gives you an idea on how to use the new especialty paper from Color Study,  Remember, I am a comment away if you have any questions

 

XO

 

Creating a Soft and Delicate layout with Color Study | Nathalie D.

Hi there!

Nathalie with you today to share a new layout created using Color Study and the new Gel crayons.   I have played with gel crayons before -as a bible journaling medium-, but toady, I want to show you how they can help you create a soft and delicate background for your page.

 

Though the new collection is bright, bold and beautiful, it is also very versatile.   And what better way to showcase the papers than with a bit of mixed media.

 

The key to working with gel crayons is to have a well gessoed  paper.  Gel crayons are like butter on gesso, and due to their formulation, they produce a soft watercolor look  on the page.

 

To continue bringing that soft look to the page.  I chose a soft flower impression -new Fresh stencil set- made with art crayon and  stencil brush.   The delicate floral impression shows as a shadow on the background.

 

Now that the background is ready, it is all about assembling the page.   I fussy cut florals and butterflies from the Journal and Pretty Things papers to bring the soft side of Color Study to the page.   The puffy word stickers are just the easiest way to add a title to your project.

 

 

I am using the  b side of the Pencil Drawings paper to bring the colors of the picture together in the page.  I am also repeating the same paper in the frame of the layout.  However all the flowers and butterflies just soften the vibrant color of the paper.     I created a process video, so you can see how the page comes together>

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I hope this inspires you to check the new gel crayons and Color Study collection.  There is so much you can create with it!!

 

XO

 

 

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Color Study Crush - Nathalie

Hello everyone!

Nathalie with you today to share a new layout with Color Study.  If you have received the new collection, then you will understand why we all are crushing on every single piece.  It is amazing!!!

I had to right away break into it and create a new page - the first with this collection-.

 

 

The inspiration for the page were the colors of the balloon and the clothes my niece are wearing.   Of course, I had to add a splash of mixed media to the page

 

 

A bit of diluted (gray and black) art crayon create the first layer of mixed media on the page. Once it dried, I used one of the new stencils to add a bit of texture to the page with Iridescent glaze.

 

 

To bring a pop of color, I chose to add a bit of fuchsia art crayon with my stencil brush to the stenciled application, ending with a few splashes of the same diluted color.

 

A celebration of becoming a teenager needs a explosion of color... and COLOR STUDY delivers it beatutifully.   I mixed some of the papers with ( all from the paper pad) with ephemera and stickers.   The small slit on the side of the layout creates a peek-a-boo style detail that helps to anchor the small banners to the page.

 

I will never get tired of seeing Vicki's handwriting!  and  the chipboard piece that forms part of the title is amazing, plus gold foiled.   I added the number 13 as part of the title, then used the stamp set to help add more movement to the page.    The finishing touch all the small gold foiled dots scattered around like confetti!

I have created a video so you can see how the page came together:

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The new Color Study collection is just all sorts of amazing!  I cannot wait to see what you create with it!!

XO

 

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