Neutrals are often associated with being "safe" and "boring". But I love how they can create an impact without being too loud. Here are 10 ways to use them on your projects. :)
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| Quick and easy burlap bags |
Play up the contrast of textures like I did here with the rough burlap against the soft feminine lace and pretty bloom.
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| My first love is altered art |
2. Try a little gold and bling.
Mix different shades and textures of gold on your elements to create interest but maintain colour harmony. And bling makes everything better. :)
The contrast of black against the browns, beiges and whites really draws your eye to the focal point.
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| When elements appear to be unrelated |
Take out all your neutral toned embellishments and put them in a pleasing cluster.
White lace makes everything pretty. Nothing more to say...*winks*
See 5.
The top portion of the canvas was a mish mash of leftover white lace which were coloured with a gold Faber Castell Gelato. I then dab white gesso to bring out the lace details. The patterned paper was toned down with watered-down gesso so as now to compete with the blooms.
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| Handmade invitations |
A little distressing on the edges, random splashes of tea stain and a cluster of vintage-inspired embellishments and these cards scream fun!:)
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| Will you be nicer to me Paris? |
Mix up the textures for an old world charm feel.
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| What do you collect? |
Play with gold and silver on walnut-ink stained vintage paper. Add a velvet bow and glam hardware for vintage glam! :)
There you have it. 10 ways to play with understated neutrals. Do you have a fave?
13 comments:
It was hard to narrow down my choice but I favor 2, 3 and 9. I rarely do anything with neutrals but you've proven that they do look great in a layout. Hey, could you take my photos and make some cool canvases? I love your work!
If you MADE me pick, it would be #2....that cracked bg & those jewels....yum! You make neutrals absolutely SING.....love this collection. I don't think I'm really a neutral girl...but I might just have to challenge myself now;)!!!
I rarely work with neutrals,I am very much amazed how you have made it look glamorous and all of the projects ,my fav ? recent postcards !
I love neutrals, I find them very elegant, but you really make them look glamourous !! love the first, burlap and lace !!
Wow love each of these, but do love the addition of lace! And pearls! And flowers! Gorgeous creating!
VERY INTERESTING POST YVONNE
Ohh I love each and everyone of them ..What a fabulous post ...Thank you so much for sharing these tips and tricks ..Totally agree with you on the white lace things ..it definitely glams up any project :)
You ROCK everything you touch!!!!!!!!!!
Love the ideas, Yvonne... neutrals are my life, LOL!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
I personally adore neutrals, so I'm super excited that you've addressed them here! You always have such fabulous tips, my friend! And your projects are stunning and completely inspirational!
These are all just gorgeous!!! Each one is a total delight!
It is just impossible to pick a fav - they are all amazing!! If forced, I'd have to say 9 because I love all of the details, the textures and the layers!! But everything you create is stunning my friend!! Have a great day :)
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
My favorite is the monogram. I love neutrals. They focus the attention right where it should be and let the main elements sing.
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