Nicole Kerr Ink: Hello Fall Layout

Hello Shimmerz Fans!

Nicole here and today I have a fun fall layout to share!

Before we get started, here's a quick look at the final product:

So, I've had this kit from Simple Stories for a VERY long time. I have been trying to use it, but never could find the right papers, colors, etc. to use with them. When Shimmerz released Ahoy Matey Coloringz not too long ago, I oohed and awed over the color because I knew it was going to work perfect! So of course, I had to add it to my collection!

I began with a layer of clear gesso over my entire background because I wasn't sure what I wanted to paint in the beginning. I ended up finding a piece of ephemera that looked like a wreath and decided that was what I wanted! I made a half circle using Coloringz Ahoy Matey, Vibez Glorious Day and Inklingz Penny 4 Your Thoughts. Once it was dry, I began to layer my ephemera and chipboard and something still just wasn't right. So I painted my own flowers in the Ahoy Matey and Glorious Day and they turned out perfect! I added white swirls to them too so they matched the rest of the embellishments. I placed several in different shapes and sizes in various places all over my layout. I just LOVE how this turned out! They were the perfect touch and almost look like they're a part of the original collection! Here are a few close ups of the final spread: