Saturday, December 14, 2013

Happy Memories {Dusty Attic and Websters Pages}

 
I found this old photo of our dear Mocha (she passed a few years ago), she was a super sweet dog, fiercely protective but did not have a lot of tolerance for children's shinanigans (did I actually use that word? lol!) ....If there were too many kiddies running around like at this summer resort, she would quickly tuck herself under your legs to hide (not the best of things when wearing a skirt!!)  Well, I tried to come up with a good title for this one but my husband finally came up with 'Leg Warmers' which I thought was a good fit :)

 
To make this page I used some papers from Websters Pages 'Postcards from Paris II' and 'A Christmas Story' collection.  I embellished with some new goodies from Dusty Attic designs.  Above you can see the Cyclone Wire fence chippies (I like to cut them up in little bits to use on my pages).
 
 
Another new chipboard design that Dusty Attic just put out is the 'Chevrons' in a variety of sizes.  For mine I first gave them a coat of Gesso, then added a coat of 'Oceania' Dusty in Color Paint and used a white Gel Pen (Signo Unibal) to put some dots on the design.  I finished it by adding a nice thick coat of Dusty Attic Gloss medium.

 
Here is another view of the chippies and floral embellishments.  I first gave the base of the page my own unique background design by starting with a basic soft brocade paper.  I then added some inking on the borders with some Tim Holtz Broken China Distress Ink applied with a make-up sponge.  I used a Crafters Workshop 6x6 Circle Grid Stencil/Mask and black ink applied with sponge in corners and edges fading in as I go...I dabbed a little of the Broken China with the black ink.  I used a make-up sponge to apply the Broken China ink around the area of my photo/embellishments as well.

 
I also used another couple of stencils on this page with texture paste.  The 6x6 Crafters Workshop 'Ledger' stencil and the Tim Holtz "Measured" stencil (under the photo area).  One of my favourite chippies from Dusty Attic has always been the Vintage Hinges, well now I'm so excited because they have come out with the 'Mini Hinges' as well!  I love them!  Although I used them for a layout here, I can totally see me using them in cards, ATC's and OTP's (of the page projects!).  I dabbed on some copper 3D T-shirt paint and some more of the 'Oceania' Dusty in Color paint to get the above effect.
 
 
I hope you enjoyed my project today.  If you are looking for Dusty Attic products you can check out their website HERE, you can find retailers for Dusty Attic in  North America listed in my right side panel of my blog (I believe Janene from The Scrapbook Diaries has the mini hinges in right now :).  And you can find Websters Pages collections HERE.  Thanks so much for stopping by!  xo
 

19 comments:

Evelyn Walter said...

So wonderful again, dear Gabrielle! I really love your pages with all that beautiful details. Thanx for sharing. Hugs Evelyn

Carole Wright said...

Hi Gabby this is super cute.

Dee in N.H. said...

Beautiful page! And your leg warmer is really sweet!

Romy said...

That is such a precious photo and you scrapped it in a gorgeous way! I love the warm colours in your lay-out and the beautiful flower details.

Monica C. said...

This layout is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it!

Lynn said...

Your layout is gorgeous! I love all the details, but I especially love the photo of you and Mocha! I'm sure you have precious memories of her.

Wilma Voermans said...

Absolutely love this page! The colors match so good. I am not a shabby chic person, but your layouts....must love them!! xoxo

mommyx2 said...

Your pages are so awesome, I love how you give us so much detail on your techniques! Thank you!!

bolletjelucky.blogspot.com said...

Hi Gabriella, what a gorgeous LO and what a beautiful "leg warmer"...I love the embellies you used and the very pretty looking flowers. Again it was very nice to drop by....greetings Miranda

Solange Barreto said...

Precioso seu trabalho, fico feliz em passar aqui, amo seu trabalho.
Beijo, feliz semana.

langeatheart said...

Beautiful page such a gorgeous dog! I love the colors on this layout my favs! Also really like the ruler mask where did you buy if I may ask? Hugs Pam

Patty O'Malley said...

Beautiful layout, Gabi! I love the look of the areas shaded with Broken China and the cyclone fence pieces.

Cindy Gay said...

I love the photo and layout!

Lizzyc said...

Oh your layout is gorgeous, elegant and love the chevron chippies, great photo and love the title too.. I love your fussy cutting and that green flower wit the bling centre is divine!! Have a wonderful week!

Margaret Mifsud said...

Love this page Gabrielle!! Gorgeous colour and a fabulous background!! Absolutely stunning!!! ox

Unknown said...

This is stunning, such beautiful work and very inspiring.

Vicky Alberto said...

Oh wow the colours are so very gorgeous! Beautiful LO!

Anonymous said...

This is soo lovely! What a cute and fun photo~
There's a lot to admire here!
The twine and chippies give it a beautiful warmth!
And I love the embossed
'ruler'! very cool~ A beautiful mix
of color, texture and surprise!
Wonderful & Inspirational~

Denise van Deventer said...

Wow...another fabulous page! The colouring is so super and just love the design! Beautiful, beautiful work! ;-) Best wishes to you for 2014....may it be an amazing year! ;-)

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