Family Scrapbook Layout | Freckled Fawn

Hello Lovelies!

Nicole here and today I'm featuring the beautiful November Freckled Fawn Paper and Embellishment kit!  If you already are not aware, Freckled Fawn recently added 12x12 papers to some of their kits! This months kit is absolutely one of my favorites!!  It's full of color, dimensional embellishments, the cutest foam word stickers and so much more! Before I show you how I created this layout, here's a look at the final project:

I began with the solid teal paper and added white gesso to the background. This helps to dull the color a little bit so when I add my water colors on top, they show up a little bit better. Here's what it looks like before I started adding my layers:

While that was drying, I cut my title, "Family," on my Silhouette and backed it with various papers from the kit.  I then began to build my layers.  I used this months 3x4 cards to back my photo of my husband and boys.  I also saw the red 3x4 card with a scallop on it and the card with the large house and decided to fussy cut them out to use as embellishments. I also fussy cut some of the small yellow flowers from one of the 12x12 papers as well.

I then decided to use the "dad" foam sticker, but I wanted to add some color to it so it stood out. I used my Vicki Boutin mixed media crayon in red to coordinate it with the rest of the papers and embellishments.

 

Lastly, I added a rubber house, enamel dots and a label from the November kits and enamel hearts and a heart chipboard sticker from past kits. I finished the layout with my journaling and some tangled thread and that was it!

Here's one last look at the finished layout:

Thanks so much for joining me today!

Be sure to check out the two kits offered...

the Embellishment Kit + Papers OR the Embellishment Kit + Journaling Cards!

"Have Faith" Bible Journal Entry | Shimmerz Paints

Hello Shimmerz Fans!

Nicole here, and today I have a Bible Journal entry to share with you!

Today I'm in Hebrews 11:3 which says "by faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible."

Here is an overview of my entry:

This entry spoke to me that He has created me and made me who I am today. That He has a plan for me in His vision and that everything happens for a reason. I'm only given things in life that He knows I can withstand. As I was reflecting on this journey, I find that I need to have faith and no matter what comes my way. He will always provide. 

For this entry, I wanted to paint bold flowers. Colorful and eye catching asa reminder to "have faith." I began by prepping my page with clear gesso. I used a mixture of AcriTonez, Vibez and original Shimmerz to create whimsical flowers and a halo to remember to always have faith and to be beautiful, no matter what comes my way.

 When creating my flowers, I mixed together Pinkadelic, Jiven Jade and Blue My Top to get the different colors of pink and blue for the flowers and green for the leaves. I used Vibez in Sunset Strip and for my halo and original Shimmerz in Coal for my flower centers.

Lastly, I complimented these colors with a few ephemera pieces, stickers and washi from my stash.

Thanks so much for joining me today!

If you use your Shimmerz in your next Bible entry, be sure to share it with us on social media! 

I would love to see how you're using them!

Hand Painted Papers and Embellishments | Shimmerz Paints

Hello Shimmerz Fans!!

Nicole here and today I'm super excited to share my Travelers Notebook layout with you!!!  If you follow me on Instagram (@colebys1981 if you would like to find me :) ), I shared a week or so ago hand painted fall flowers that I was making. It turns out that I was creating larger elements to fussy cut for ephemera and smaller elements to use as a patterned paper!!! Guys, these Shimmerz were perfect for this project! 

Here's a look at my final spread:

Seriously, how beautiful are these colors?!

I used just 5 Inklingz...which are hands down my fav....they are:

Penny 4 Your thoughts, Greener pastures, Miner, Miner 49er, Mochachino and She Packs a Punch.  I pulled small amounts of color from their pots and put them on a palette so I could mix them and dilute them easier.  For my larger pieces, I would start with a diluted layer and build the color each time, making the top layer the strongest color.  I did the same for the flower and branches as well.  

For the patterned paper on the left side of my spread, I scaled my images down and added acorns and clusters of berries to fill in the white space.  I did keep it very clean and simple so that when I added my larger pieces, they didn't make the layout look too busy.  I just love the perfect, imperfect look of hand painted designs likes these!

Here are more close up's of my final project:

Thanks so much for joining me today!

I really hope you try this out and create your own patterned papers and embellishments!

If you head over to Instagram, be sure to follow me and tag me when you post your Shimmerz projects! I would love to see them!

Hello Lovelies!

Nicole here and today I have a travelers notebook layout featuring the beautiful October Freckled Fawn papers and embellishments! The papers this month have been absolutely beautiful! I love how the labels and washi tape even match them!

Today's insert was inspired by a quiet drive that I took alone...which doesn't happen all that often. I had a random day off during the week when the kids were in school and my husband was working and honestly, it just felt good to be alone... and drive....in quiet...lol. The scenery that day was just beautiful, so I had to stop and take a few snap shots. Here's a look at my final spread:

I decided to keep this spread more on the simple side because I knew I wanted to do a lot of writing, documenting what I did that day to remember it. Here are a few close ups of my final spread:

Thanks so much for joining me today!

Be sure to head over to the FF Shop to pick up these beautiful fall embellishments!

Have a great week ahead!

Monochromatic Layout | Freckled Fawn Black & White Kit

Hello Lovelies!

Nicole here and today I have a quck 12x12 layout featuring the Freckled Fawn black and white kits.  Yes, this kit seems to still find it's way on my desk with every project I do lately.  This time around, I focused on keeping my layout entirely monochromatic and I love how it turned out!

Here's a look at my completed layout:

Before I began this page, I searched thru my entire collection and pulled out lots of black and white papers, chip board pieces, ephemera, frames and so much more.  I wanted to use up older items that I've had in my stash for a while, but use the black and white kit to bring my layout more current. This ended up being one of my most favorite that I've made recently and I just love how this all came together. Here are a few close ups of the final project:

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Until next time, have a fab week!

Fall Project Life Layout | Freckled Fawn

Hello Lovelies!

Nicole here and today I have a two page 12x12 layout in my Project Life album to share with you. This layout is featuring the lovely October Freckled Fawn pocket cards, papers and embellishment kit!  The kit is full of beautiful fall chipboard stickers, the most amazing cork and gold stickers and the cutest heart puffy stickers. 

My family and I recently went to a pumpkin festival and we had the most beautiful weather! Seasonably warmer than what we should be having...but I'll take it! When we were there, we took the most beautiful, scenic hay ride that I've ever been on.  The landscape of the fields were beautiful. Half way thru the ride, we were dropped off out in the middle of the fields to pick our own pumpkins. It was a truly amazing experience!

Here is a look at my finished layout...

I really love the red cards with the larger white hearts.  I used my white gel pen to add a matching, detailed boarder around it.

The papers this month have a smaller pattern to match the 3x4 card....and the white alphas match perfectly!

One of my favorite elements from this months kit are the cork pumpkin and leaf stickers with gold accents.

Thanks for joining me today!

Be sure to check out the October Freckled Fawn embellishment kit over in the FF Shop!