OUAS DT reveal and tutorial

Good Afternoon :)  Today I have my Once Upon a Sketch DT project to share with you.  Part 2 of the DT reveal went live over the weekend.  So much gorgeous inspiration along with all the amazing entries already so far....check out the blog HERE.

 

 

I actually flipped the sketch on the side as I had a landscape photo to work with.

 

 

 

Here is my take on the sketch and the journaling theme was...........

 

 

 

Love this saying :)

 

 

"Happiness and Love"

 





I will just share some detailed shots but further down you will find a quick photo tutorial on how I created this layout.........

 

 

 



1.

I started with 2 pieces of paper.  One cut a little smaller than the other and distressed the edges.  I adhered them together and then proceeded to scrape some Gesso down the page keeping it fairly central.

 

 

2.

I applied a stencil and scraped modelling paste over it.  I then applied some Shimmerz mists.

 

 

 



3. 

I now started with my paper layers which would then become my photo mat.  I cut several pieces of paper into strips and distressed all of the edges.  I also added a little hessian in there. 

 

 

 



4.

I applied a piece of calico (with frayed edges) to the photo mat followed by a long piece of string I wrapped around my hand several times.  The photo then went into place. 

 

 

5.

I placed a doily to the right had of the photo and added another one tucked in to the bottom right of the photo.  I added some sparkly thread too.

 

 

 



6.

This is now where I started to add my flowers.  I cut the vine in half and placed at both ends of the photo.  Others where tucked in here and there and a decorative pin was added to the top right of the photo.

 

 



7. 

Another flower and some painted on circles.

 

 



 

8.

Several more flowers.........(yes I love flowers)!

 

 

 

9.

I then added the barb wire 2 Crafty chipboard.  I layered it over some of the flowers. 

 

 

 

10. 

I applied Gesso to the tips of my flowers, leaves and hessian.

 

 

 



11.

A few extra things were added now.......the title, the hearts, the flair button, the toothpick sign and the doily down the bottom.

 

 

12.

I applied a few flicks of Shimmerz (whilst covering the photo) and enamel dots.  I applied a small amount of Rub n Buff (in Antique Gold) to the barb wire and flower edges giving it a little more rustic look. Then I completed the layout with my journaling up the top right hand corner. 

 

 

 



There you go, I hope you enjoyed my process :)

 

There is still plenty of time to jump on board with the challenge.  I can't wait to see what you make!!!!  Have a wonderful day xoxo