Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Saying Farewell ~ All Smiles {Maja Design & Dusty Attic}


Hello friends, I'm happy today to share with you all a very special project that is dear to my heart.  As many of you know I have been with the Maja Design team for over 4 years now.  Today will be my last post for this wonderful team.  It was very hard for me to come to this decision as I have very much enjoyed creating with these beautiful papers.  But as I have a lot on my plate as of late, I felt it was time to make a few changes.  I decided to end my journey as I began.....the very first project I did for Maja Design was using their signature blue's and neutrals....so today I finish my journey using these classic colors.

  Life-by-the-Sea-P

As always I used a variety of collections in one layout (5 in all), but I mainly chose papers from the Life by the Sea collection.  I drew my inspiration from the navy and white stripe top my oldest daughter is wearing in the photo above of her and our dog.  These are the papers I used on this project:

Maja Design Papers used in this project:
~ Life by the Sea (Seaside Cottage, Bottle Message),
~ Vintage Summer Basics (1945-bs),
~ Vintage Autumn Basics (XXIII-bs, XVI).


Dusty Attic Chipboard used in this project:
~ Chains
~ French Flourish
~ Lattice (small)
~ Vintage Frames #4
~ Word Strips
~ Mini Captions #9
~ Mini Tabs #2
~ Clear Gloss Varnish
~ Dusty Attic Blossoms (Blue Bonnet)

  All Smiles closeup1

I chose the fresh and pretty 'Seaside Cottage' strip paper as my matting paper....and the softly scripted 'Bottle Message' paper as my background.  I decided on my photo and embellishment placement and then softly tinted the surrounding area with some Colorbox Mixed Media Inx in a Patina color.

  All Smiles closeup2

Before adhering my background paper to the matting paper, I added a little accent by tearing the two papers and curling back the edges to reveal the pretty check paper from the Vintage Autumn Basics collection with a little peek of lace as well. I added a small zipper pull from Prima Marketing to finish the look.  I also sandwiched a strip of burlap between the two papers before I finally adhered the two pieces together.  As an added finishing touch I added two 'hinge' designs by cutting a Dusty Attic 'French Flourish' chipboard design in half and glued them to the top and bottom of the right side.

  All Smiles closeup3

I double matted my photo with papers from Vintage Autumn Basics and Vintage Summer Basics, sandwiching the Dusty Attic 'Vintage Frame #4' between the two layers.  Then I added some butterflies (just some images I printed off from the internet), blossoms and clock images that I fussy cut from the Vintage Autumn Basics XVI paper, and applied with pop dots, adding a border with Platinum Stickles (glitter glue).

  All Smiles closeup4

I also added some randomly cut sections of Dusty Attic chipboard Lattice.....and as a final touch used some Dusty Attic Clear Gloss Varnish to attach some seed beads in around the lattice (Prima - Licorice seed beads).  To add another bit of curvy design to the page, I slightly bent a strip of Dusty Attic Chain under the photo and attached it with a 'screw' brad.

I hope you enjoyed checking out my project as much as I enjoyed creating it!  It has been my absolute pleasure being on this wonderful design team and want to thank Marie Janson for her kind generosity and support all these years, as well as Camilla Lillieskold, our awesome design team coordinator and Jennifer Snyder, our social media coordinator for all their hard work on our behalf. Suffice it to say I will be using all the lovely product I still have in my stash for years to come! xo
  

40 comments:

Lizzyc said...

Oh I had to rub my eyes to make sure what I was reading... Thank you for all the inspiration... I am a total fan of yours and love each and every layout canvas and card you create.. I just love this layout, the subtle use of background color, the ripped edges, the chipboard and flowers.. Beautiful creating... And I too know we have seasons in life and change and I hope the next chapters are good ones for you!

Suzna said...

Wow What an amazing color combination......everything perfect for this Layout. Your daughter is such a beautiful girl.

Debbie Seyer said...

This is such a beautiful layout!

Bonnie said...

I hope you continue making lovely projects for us to enjoy! TFS, Bonnie S :-)

Martie Rollin said...

I will miss seeing your beautiful projects on this site. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with the rest of us!

Roosterhead Designs said...

What a spectacular l/o Gabrielle~ Loving the warmth of the twine, stitching, distress inks and burlap, with the beautiful blue accents.
(love the 'saturated' blue butterflies)
I have always equated you with Maja since I found it through your blog! so I am sorry to see you go; but wish you much success with all your new endeavors. You are a true artist.
You didn't mention who was in the photo; but if that is either of the girls I am going to be in shock!?! : ) They are nearly all grown up eh?
Blessings to you Gabi~ Karen O

Paula Calvanico said...

So cohesive, so beautiful , so you :) Stunning as always. Decisions like these are never easy, I know they'll miss your beautiful work.

Paula XOXO

Juliz Design Post said...

Gorgeous layout Gabrielle. I will miss your projects with Maja and Dusty Attic, but look forward to seeing what comes next in your craft journey.
Julie x

Анна Соловьянова said...

Необыкновенная красота!!!Я в восторге!

Maureen Killen said...

Hello Gabrielle,
Oh I will miss your wonderful tutorials and ideas, but wish you good luck in any future ventures.
Today's is stunning, as usual, and shows off your wonderful talent.
Maureen xxxx

Janene said...

Gorgeous as always!!!! Love this layout and every other one you have done with Maja (or any other company for that matter). :)

Lee-Anne said...

I love your creations Gabrielle! Wishing you all the best.

Romy said...

I'm so sorry to see you leaving Maja Design. I will miss your gorgeous work a lot! This lay-out is yet another masterpiece. I just adore the different tones of blue and the wonderful burlap accents.

Patty O'Malley said...

Beautiful layout! So sorry you want be on the Maja team anymore.

Carolyn said...

I hope they invite you again to show off their products with your beautiful projects. I have always admired your artistic projects.

Carolyn

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Thanks Carolyn! Im sure you'll be seeing more done by me with Maja Design papers....and yes, I have an open invite to come back on the ream whenever Im ready 😊

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Thanks Patty! Not so much a matter of dont want to be on the team as life just gets busy for a lot of deadlines....I will still be doing plenty of projects, just whenever I havevtime to to do it 😃

Anonymous said...

Lovely work of art! I'm sure you will be missed at Maja Design, but happy to know we can still look forward to your beautiful work. ;)

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Thanks so much Karen! Yep, thats my oldest daughter Chloe (18 years old now)...one of the many reasons Im making some extra room in my schedule....want to enjoy some time with the girls while they're still at home. xo

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Thanks so much Paula...always appreciate your kind words! xo

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Thanks so much Juliz! I'm still staying on the Dusty Attic team (and The Scrapbook Diaries)...I have a pretty open easy, no deadline relationship with them...so youll still see projects and videos done for them 😉

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Thanks so much Lizzy, I have really appreciated your kind supportive words at the Maja blog over the years! I will for sure continue to share projects and video tutorials here on my blog...I still kept a couple of my design teams. Eas just looking to streamline things a bit! 😊

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

Such a gorgeous layout, Gabi!! Your details are always so amazing. I know you will be missed at Maja!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

Garden of Grace

Beverley said...

Dearest Gabi, Instead of feeling sad the time has arrived for you to leave the Maja team, I am trying (hard?) to feel grateful for the years of your inspirational masterpieces posted for so many of we grateful followers to share!!! I always felt, you/Maja/and Dusty Attic were a match made in heaven! However, it's totally understandable that you are feeling the need to spend all the time you are able with your adorable girls as they grow older. I will look forward to what-ever your time allows with your other fortunate sponsors. To-days post is delightful Gabi, - so you, and lovely to see an up to date photo of your precious Chloe! xx

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Bev, thanks so much for these lovely sentiments, I really appreciate your kind words! ❤

Sue said...

Another stunning layout with such beautiful colours and textures. Those butterflies are gorgeous and the blue really pops out of the page. I drool over your layouts (without question the most amazing pieces of artwork I've ever seen) but sadly I can only aspire to create the same level of detail and overall beauty that you manage to deliver. I hope you continue to share some of your work.

Shelley C said...

Gabrielle, Your work is amazing! I search google and youtube for any of your work I can find! I'm wondering how you store your completed pages. They have so much texture I can't imagine they go in a scrapbook...wouldn't that smash them? Enjoy your time with your girls, they grow up too fast! Thanks for all the inspiration.

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Thanks so much Shelley! I store some of my more 3D pages in the plastic 12x12 boxes and then hang them framed in my scraproom. Others in D-ring binders, the embellishments hold up well. xo

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Thanks so much Shelley! I store some of my more 3D pages in the plastic 12x12 boxes and then hang them framed in my scraproom. Others in D-ring binders, the embellishments hold up well. xo

a1983alaskan said...

Gabi, I just wanted to take a moment to THANK YOU for your beautiful, creative layouts and projects. It seems that many scrapbooking sites I visit are moving into the pocket-page layouts. That's not my style, and I get frustrated.
But I can come to your site and see amazing pages that continue to inspire me every time I look at your work. I could never begin to replicate what you accomplish, but it motivates me to try some new things once in a while.
Please, please keep up the good job you are doing, and know that there are others like me out there that want the examples of full layouts :-)

Unknown said...

So sad to see you go Gabbi, you have been an inspiration I just love your work and will miss you. Enjoy the next chapter of your life. God Bless

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Thanks so much Sandra...no worries...Ill still be scrapping and doing my videos and mixed media projects 😊

Gabrielle Pollacco said...

Im so incredibly moved by your kind words...and know, I totally get you, pocket pages are not for me either, I enjoy the 'artsy' creative process too much for that. I will of course continue to do layouts and mixed media projects and video tutorials...being creative keeps me happy. Thanks so much for your lovely kind words! ❤

Jessica said...

What an exquisite layout. I love your design here. The choices and placement of your chipboard pieces always seem to be just right. Gorgeous layout, and I know Maja Design has appreciated all of your work. :-)

Denise van Deventer said...

Hi Sweet Lady...I haven't been over here to your blog for ages! This page is so absolutely beautiful and definitely such a pretty and gorgeous note to leave Maja Design on.

Rachelle Olaridge said...

What gorgeous design Gabi. Such beautiful details, love the colors and cute photo.I know this is sad. I try to hang on for years as a DT on teams. I love the beautiful and touching words. I could not have said it better. You are on those dream teams that some of us only wish to be on. Keep moving forward on your journey and many thanks for your inspiring work that helps keep me moving on.
Love & Huggies!!!!

Annette said...

So beautiful and full of great details😄

Biały Akr said...

Twoje prace są piękne ,pozdrawiam:))

Unknown said...

Ur lastest tutorial?waiting maam

Laura Capote said...

What a gorgeous layout. As always I enjoyed it and learned from your creative process so much. I'll miss your Maja layouts but I'm so looking forward to anything you create! sure incredible!!!
Laura

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