Hi Friends! Melissa Minor @cardsbymelissaminor here on the blog today. I'm creating a 12x12 scrapbook layout using the gorgeous February Color Kitz. I'm making a Valentine's layout, but I'm not using a photo from Valentine's day. Don't let the theme limit you with the photos that you scrapbook using a theme. The photo I'm scrapbooking today is a photo of my boyfriend Dale & I back from October. We were sitting outside near the pool in Florida. I just liked the photo of us and thought it would be perfect to use for an "I Love You" themed layout.
I started by using some mixed media cardstock. I pulled out a stencil from my stash and applied a thin layer of texture paste. Once that had dried I began applying the paints. OMG! The colors of paint in this kit this month are stunning! I used a variety of them.
Pretty In Pink-Coloringz
Gladiola -Vibez
First Blush-Inklingz
1 Hot Mama - Creameez
Cardinal Sin-Color Splash
Silver Bells-Shimmerz (Available in the bonus bundle)
Did you know the Color Kitz include a cut file? Although I didn't use the cut file included with the Color Kitz this still gives you an idea of how you can incorporate cut files into your design. I went into design space and found a scallop border and cut that out in black cardstock. The XOXO cut file I purchased online. I love the lips patterned paper the most of all the papers in the kit this month. I decided I would use that for both the X and the O.
Next it was time to embellish my layout. I love the ephemera that looks like a playing card with the sentiment "luckiest girl in the world". Since that was the largest piece of ephemera I adhered it down first. Then I started pulling out other images such as the balloons, hearts, and flowers and glued them down around the page. I finished the layout by using a few sequins that were from the bonus bundle.
I have a full process video over on YouTube. Reminder: add my name Melissa Minor to the notes section of your Shimmerz Paints order to receive a free paint! I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day full of LOVE!
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