Thursday 29 April 2010

One Day At A Time

This is very much how I feel at the moment, taking one day at a time, trying not to get my knickers in too much of a twist over things in the future that I can not control! So today's make is a reflection of me - Slightly scruffy and trying to be relaxed LOL!

I've used the lovely sentiment and flock of butterflies (is the collective term for butterflies a flock?) from the {Ippity} What Matters Most kit and I thought that as I have used Kraft card as a base that I would enter this card into the Gingersnaps Colour Challenge GC52 which is Kraft this month.


I've used a light layer of Gesso on a book page, stamped and embossed the image and then inked over the top.


You might have noticed that I am pretty much obsessed with altering book pages at the moment! But then I did find this wonderful old illustrated encyclopedia in a local charity shop for 50p, perfect for my new obsession!

Have a great book page altering day.
Kim


Materials:
Ink - Archival Black; Versamark, Versacolor various
Usual Suspects - Paper trimmer; Double-sided tape; 3D-foam
Other - Book page; Gesso; Jute; Mod Podge; embossing powder; Kraft card

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16 comments:

  1. ~amy~29 April 2010 at 10:59

    AbsOlutely lovely Kim! The color is soo vibrant!

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  2. Charli29 April 2010 at 11:19

    Love the bright colour and I completely love using book pages too!

    The sentiment is something that I need to learn to live by too at the moment.

    And I'm pretty sure the collective name for a group of butterflies is a kaleidascope (although I'm unsure of the spelling) which is a fab name for such vibrant creatures.

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  3. Unknown29 April 2010 at 11:21

    This is beautiful Kim! I think the sentiment is perfect for so many of us-we all spend too much time worrying about future events etc.

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  4. Crystal29 April 2010 at 12:03

    WOW this is AWESOME Kim and sooo pretty, LOVE the Gesso girl in the bg that looks AWESOME!!!!! Another fabulous creation gf!

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  5. Linda Ledbetter29 April 2010 at 13:58

    Kim, this is stunning! What a great color combo, and the white butterflies look amazing against the orange. I'm so glad you joined the Kraft challenge at Gingersnap Creations-- this is really exceptional!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  6. Kelly Schelske29 April 2010 at 14:54

    It's beautiful Kim, fun colors!

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  7. Katie Cotton29 April 2010 at 14:57

    this is stunning!

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  8. Random Acts of Krafting29 April 2010 at 17:38

    Very bright and cheerful. Love the materials in this.
    Hugs
    Tanya

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  9. Nannieflash29 April 2010 at 17:57

    Hi Kim, wow thats fantastic, love the textures youve used and the colouring. With love and hugs Shirleyxxx

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  10. Juls29 April 2010 at 22:27

    this is just fabulous!! Hugs Juls

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  11. Tasha29 April 2010 at 22:27

    Kim this is wonderful, love the colour and those fab word tiles
    love tasha xxx

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  12. mckinkle30 April 2010 at 13:26

    Super bright and cheery card and sentiment!

    I hope your life steadies out nicely for you!

    Keryn x

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  13. Anonymous30 April 2010 at 15:42

    Gorgeous card Kim & what a love idea to alter a book page! x

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  14. Dan30 April 2010 at 18:13

    Wonderful - the rich orange against the kraft background works so well! Thanks so much for joining in with this weeks Gingersnap Creations challenge!

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  15. Sarpreet3 May 2010 at 10:17

    Absolutly gorgeous - its a great idea altering pages

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  16. Anonymous23 May 2010 at 21:12

    This is stunning, Kim! The technique is fabulous and the sentiment just perfect. Thanks for taking the Gingersnaps Color Challenge!

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