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Making a spectacle of a background with stencils, mists and paints...


Spectacles

A lot of you have asked about how I create the abstract backgrounds of my layouts. The base is always created from residual mists from previous projects...I just keep using the same sheet of watercolour paper [takes "abuse" better than regular cardstock!]. It's very interesting to see how the layers of colours build up to create a spectacle of a background [At least to me...*winks*].


When I'm finally ready to use the base, I add colours to complement my photos. Love these photos of the nephews and niece playing with fun spectacles. *winks* For this layout, I added Daler-Rowney liquid acrylics in green and yellow [okay so I only have 4 colours in total so I didn't exactly have choices...*LOL*]


Then I added some Purple Pumpkin embellishments to finish off my layout based on the May sketch at Purple Pumpkin. Come play along! :)


P/s: A couple of reminders - my guest Lizzy's challenge ends on Friday, LESSology Challenge #24: Are you a Cover girl? ends on Sunday and I also have a Faber Castell Design Memory Craft giveaway.


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25 comments:

  1. Annette AllenMay 1, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    look at all those fun glasses... cute pictures... LOVE this layout..

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  2. Heather JacobMay 1, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    wow what a fun. funky and amazing layout ... a true piece of art, love it all xoxox

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  3. Sherry EckbladMay 1, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Love the background and can't believe it is created just from overspray from other projects.
    The Niece and Nephews are adorable with the glasses.

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  4. TanviMay 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    This is amazing,l like the embellishments.

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  5. Julie Tucker-WolekMay 1, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Love love love love this! The kids are ADORABLE and you know what my FAVE FAVE FAVE FAVE part is, right?!??!!??!? ELMO of course! LOL!! :)

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  6. Alice May 1, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    so that's how you get those cool looking backgrounds! i just love that "Families are like fudge..." quote, her, so true! =) fabulous layout as always, girl! thanks for all the inspiration!

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  7. Suman PanditMay 1, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Spectac(les)ular!!
    http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

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  8. MiaeMay 1, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Seriously, what a fab idea! Most people use art journal pages to "absorb" the extra paints/mists...you put it on WC paper and basically have your own unique BGs ready for your next page! Brilliant!!

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  9. Kirsty VittetoeMay 1, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    I love that background, it is an awesome layout Yvonne!

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  10. LaurelMay 1, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Awesome!

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  11. HussenaMay 1, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    What an amazing LO your misted Bg really looks fabulous ! this is one tip I will definitely keep in mind when creating a mixed media project :) ..your niece and nephew look so adorable in glasses :)

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  12. ChunyuanMay 1, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    lovely layout.

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  13. DoraMay 1, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Just gorgeous, there is a lot to see, and love to see all the details!

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  14. Lizzy HillMay 1, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Great idea for bgs...using the watercolour paper must help, too....LOVE that saying about nuts in families...how true! And that delicious blue PP doily...fun LO:):):)

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  15. MirjamCMay 1, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    So fun!!! And i'm in love with the background!

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  16. SD poojaMay 1, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    One more fun layout ! I liked the text.."Family is like a fudge...". Goes perfectly with the snaps .You always create fab bg for your layout Yvonne.This one is no exception

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  17. Ella SwanMay 1, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    I've bought the watercolour paper - now just need to cut it to size and stop wasting mist!! Your backgrounds rock Yvonne!!

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  18. Audrey PettitMay 1, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Your backgrounds are always truly amazing, and I love to see your finished projects. You put together the most interesting goodies, making your work truly unique. I would never think of adding that Elmo circle on this......but my gosh, it soooo works. You are brilliant!

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  19. Cindy deRosierMay 1, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Fascinating! I didn't realize you were using watercolor paper as your base, nor did I realize that you used the same sheet of paper for multiple residual mist transfers. So unique and so cool!

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  20. sandiMay 1, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Wow! This is absolutely fantastic! Love, love, love the background! Everything about this lo shouts out fun!!!!!!!!!!!

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  21. UnknownMay 1, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Oh my goodness.. What a sweet page. It has me smiling this morning.

    Hugs~

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  22. LisaMay 1, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Those pictures are absolutely adorable!! And wow, the background is fabulous!! What an awesome layout!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  23. IriniMay 2, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    WOW WOW WOW...just stunning absolutely love the background ....as for the pictures well your nephews and nice are adorable
    hugz
    irini

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  24. MitraleeMay 2, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Coolness on the Background, wow! Really pulls your eye balls in!

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  25. LynndaMay 2, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    OMG!!! This is so beautiful!! love it !!! Your background totally Rock! hugs...x

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