I unexpectedly took a few days off from blogland. We had a big BBQ get together for the Fourth of July and the cleaning and cooking and preparing took a wee bit longer than I anticipated. It was a lovely weekend, though, and a nice little break. :)
The July 2009 Celebrate the Seasons class at Two Peas went live yesterday (the 5th of July). This month's sketch features a Fourth of July layout but could be easily used for other seasonal celebrations or events (Canada Day, July Birthdays, July Anniversaries, summer activities, etc.).
(c) Two Peas in a Bucket
Here is my layout, showcasing photos and memories from our 2007 Fourth of July:
(c) Two Peas in a Bucket
Click HERE for more information the class.
Click HERE for the post on the Education board.
Here's the video for this class, featuring tips & tricks for creating embellishments for this layout as well as tips & tricks for some of the tools used in completing the layout:
Supplies:
Chopped Tomatoes White Minestrone Paper (Jillibean Soup) (this item is currently 25% off at Two Peas!)
Notch Tool (Making Memories)
Star Die (Sizzix)
Star Punches (Stampin' Up)
Circle Punches
Star Gems
Silhouette Shapes used:
star_border_1805
circle_stars_nested_1791
flourish_1019 (comes with the Silhouette software)
This layout is all about texture. I really wanted to create a lot of texture, without all the bulk. To do this, I used lots of textured papers (one of my very favorite things) and lots of die cutting and punching to create my own embellishments. I used Metallic Silver Paper, Cork Paper, Vellum and Velvet Papers to create my accents and title. So quick and fun. And I implemented some pre-made accents with my custom ones (the Jillibean Soup journaling sprouts). By layering the star embellishments right on top of the journaling sprouts I was able to create my own unique and custom accents for my layout. I wanted to show that you can use pre-made and custom die cuts together. :)
Hope you all are having a fabulous Monday!
I'll be back tomorrow with more shares. :)
