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Tina with my creative process when creating a layout.
I started this particular layout wanting to use the leftover chipboard pieces from the main October Studio Calico kit, a photo of my sweet dog and the "dog" journaling card from the Elementary line.
From this point on, I went through my stash and collected items that would coordinate with the 3 items I wanted to use. Doesn't mean they'll all make the cut but I want to have the option at my fingertips instead of rummaging to find something when I'm "in the moment".
After gathering all my supplies, I start to play around with the composition of the empty chipboard frames.
Once I find the right placement, I start to cut up squares of patterned paper and the journaling card to fit under the frames. I keep a camera or my Iphone on hand to snap a quick photo of the layout I like so I don't forget what I've done. I'll also play around with the composition again if it's not working after seeing the patterned paper and photo put together.
I really wanted to incorporate the gray Studio Calico Patterns rub on. I got a little stuck here so I decided to take a snack break which was what I needed. I thought it would make perfect lines from some quick journaling.
Now I'm ready to commit to my layout and start gluing and taping down elements. I used Zipdry glue to adhere the frames to the patterned paper and the photo. I filled the rest of the little squares with smaller bits of paper and found that it needed another pop of color. That's when I added a little bit of yellow. I also felt like there was too much white space around the image of the dog from the Elementary journaling card so I added a halo of kraft colored stars around his head because my pup is such an angelic thing :) I also wanted to carry over the kraft from the square that is on the opposite side. I like balancing color throughout a layout.
I was happy with my layout but it still felt like it was missing a few things. It felt a little too stale and lacked the personal touches I like to add.
Sewing mostly always comes towards the end in my creative process. I usually finish off with either machine sewing, hand-stitching or the good old stand by....my friend, mr stapler. It still felt a little stale for me. I glanced around my desk still scattered with October's kit and found the 2 items I loved from the add ons.
I just had to use my favorite stamp at the moment which was in the En Plein Air, and finished off with the rub ons from Still Life.
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzil cream, Kraft; Patterned Paper: Elementary Penmanship, Nibbles, Show Your Work; Rub Ons: SC Patterns Gray, 7 Gypsies from the Still Life add on; Chipboard: Maya Road window frames from On the Easel main kit; Stickers: Elementary Label stickers, American Crafts white felt asterisk; Other: Elementary Journaling cards; White thread; Black Versamark ink; Adhesive: This to That tape runner, ZipDry glue
The finished layout is about my sweet pup, Butters. I added a little journaling about how he'll be such a great companion to our son.
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Oh my goodness Tina! This is SUCH an amazing layout! I'm drooling right now!
Posted by: Meghann | 10/07/2010 at 12:10 PM
such a sweet page! love the design and the picture of your pup!
Posted by: Kimber-Leigh | 10/07/2010 at 12:52 PM
this is just adorable. love pet pages =)
Posted by: Debbie | 10/07/2010 at 12:55 PM
Thanks, Tina, for sharing your creative process and the evolution of this fabulous layout! (and great repurposing of the chipboard!)
:)
Posted by: Deb | 10/07/2010 at 01:32 PM
Amazing layout!
Posted by: Linda | 10/07/2010 at 01:43 PM
beautiful page, it's so cool to see your process. Love the iPhone idea.
Posted by: katie | 10/07/2010 at 01:58 PM
Great idea. I love how it all came together. =)
Posted by: Dawn | 10/07/2010 at 02:28 PM
love seeing how it all comes together!!! Thanks for sharing with us! btw, Butters looks like a total sweet heart!
Posted by: kathleen p. | 10/07/2010 at 02:41 PM
Thanks so very much for sharing your process, Tina. I LOVE your style and creativity. I can't wait to try this out with the window chipboard!
Posted by: Beth Ann | 10/07/2010 at 03:01 PM
Loved seeing your process and while our style is very different from one another, I was surprised to learn that our process is very alike. Love it. Thanks for sharing. and such a cute pup!
Posted by: Ursula | 10/07/2010 at 08:05 PM
Wonderful idea to snap a picture of your almost finished layout! Especially for those of us in the "Old-timers" stage of life. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Wendy Orme | 10/07/2010 at 08:28 PM
I absolutely love this layout Tina!
Posted by: Annie | 10/07/2010 at 09:38 PM
AWESOME Tina...LOVE this LO! So creative...and inventive! xx
Loves,
K
Posted by: Kimberly | 10/07/2010 at 11:44 PM
love reading your process tina! and such an awesome layout! love your style always :)
Posted by: kim smart | 10/08/2010 at 12:35 AM
i l-o-v-e this post! thanks for sharing your creative process, tina. this layout is beautiful, as everything that you create!
Posted by: ale | 10/08/2010 at 07:41 AM
I really enjoy these creative process type posts! So interesting!! And the layout is so darling!
Posted by: Lexi Bridges | 10/08/2010 at 08:59 AM
this is a fabulous look at what you do tina. thank you :)
Posted by: emily pitts | 10/08/2010 at 10:43 AM
brilliant!
Posted by: jamie | 10/08/2010 at 10:59 AM
Thanks for sharing your process Tina. You were my first favorite designer at SC, so I love seeing the process behind your pages. J
Posted by: Judy C | 10/08/2010 at 08:41 PM
Thanks for sharing - I love to know how people put it all together
Posted by: Vonda Orders | 10/08/2010 at 10:18 PM