It started with this shimmery flower that LaDonna made the other day. (We have these available in the store for just $1.79). I knew I wanted to use it on a layout, so I started looking for coordinating paper, then appropriate photos. It doesn't always start with the photos for me.
I knew I was going for a distressed look on these pages,
so I started by sanding the edges of the photos.
Heidi Swapp edge distressor to grunge up the matting.
I ran some burgandy Distressed Stickles along the torn edge of the matting background.
Then added this My Mind'e Eye rub-on to the Tim Holtz journaling ticket that was just the right size.
I like the large chipboard letters and decided to cover them with coordinating paper.
I sprayed the back of the paper for strong, even coverage.
Adhered the paper to the back of the chipboard letters
Adhered the paper to the back of the chipboard letters
and trimmed then filed around the edges.
Sometimes I ink around the edges of covered chipboard, but with the small center openings, I decided to use a tombow marker. I strongly recommend holding the marker behind the letter and running the tip around the edges from the back side. That way when the pen slips, (and it occasionally will) you will only leave a mark on the back of the letter.
The rest of the letters were cut with the Cricut from coordinating paper.
So, I traced around them with our favorite white pen (Signo).
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