Flying Unicorns and Lemoncraft Papers

Flying Unicorns and LemonCraft Papers

Here is a layout I created using the July, Your Passion Your Art, and LemonCraft papers.  

 Wow, the LemonCraft papers are really a joy to use - well even just to look at and toss in your stash - the box that says "for adoring only - do not use - do not cut".   If you are a papercrafter, you most definitely have a stack with this designation.  This is where only the most gorgeous  papers go.   Unfortunately, since this came in my Design Team kit, I had to close my eyes and cut into them ( and weep whilst I cut).

This layout is the result of many tears.  No worries.  My papers did not warp from being wet.  I blotted them up immediately before the warping set in.  ha!

This page looks more complex than it really was.  In essence this was probably a 20 min page because the paper really created the layout on it's own, my embellishments were just a little extra. 

OK so what did I do?  How did I make this so fast?  Here is what I did:

OK start with the base layer of LemonCraft ( weep weep sob).  Make your peace with it that you have to use it - then move on confidently.  

Ink the layer with inks or chalk ink.  See the pink in the bottom photo?  I added that.  It's Colorbox Mixd Media Inx in Peaches.  Only after I have added pink to the page, at that point I am ready to add a stencil. 

See the stenciling below?  That is actually Prima's gate stencil.  I used the gate stencil for the top of the page then turned the stencil upside down and used it on the bottom of the page - in the photo below. 

I sprinkled some chunky embossing enamel on my page and heated it up to add some white flecks on the layout.  I did not use embossing liquid, I sprinkled the embossing enamel right on to the page.  The embossing liquid only acts to keep the embossing powder or enamel securely in place - for example if you are using a stamp with an image you need to keep secure.  This was not my case. I really didn't care where the embossing powder or enamel landed. 

Next I cut a cardboard circle for the photo mat and added it to the page.  

Last step embellishing.  I cut some butterflies, flowers from the LemonCraft paper ( sob sob weep) and added them to my page.  The fabric flowers were tucked in to give dimension. 

The "Dream " word is a wood diecut - very delicate and perfect here. 

This is what the page looks like without the photo. It's for sale in my ETSY shop..but hold on....it will have a few companion pages so look for them as well.    I will gladly pop your photo in the layout if you provide one for me.   I can make your photo sepia or black & white. 

You can see it here.   You can also fins a companion page for sale here.  

I will also pop you photo into the companion page as well.  

You can find the July Your Passion Your Art right here. 

Supplies:
Flying Unicorns - July
Paper - House of Roses by LemonCraft
Flair Button - House of Roses by LemonCraft
Pink twine
Petaloo Flowers - Calla Lilies & Berries Ivory 1106001
Prima Gate Stencil (retired design)
Stampendous Chunky white embossing enamel
Prima Super Heavy Gesso
Clearsnap - Mixd Media Inx in Peaches
Petaloo Mulberry Flowers in cream