Trying to define my scrapping style is a difficult one for me. I tend to be a bit of a chameleon in that I tend to design around products, assignments, or photographs, changing up my style as is necessary. It makes my scrapping process much more fun & never boring for my sweet family, who love looking through my scrapbook albums when ever they can. I love the fact that my pages are all different yet all so 'me' at the same time.
After giving it some thought I decided there are definitely common elements in most of my pages which make them unique to me as opposed to a specific style, with often dramatically different results.
· Subtle layering
· Mist
· Sewing
· Border punches
· Hand made or cut out flowers
· And most of all authenticity, an important factor for me.
Here are x2 examples showing you what I mean. The same elements, yet very different.
I Must have done Something right by Kim Watson
And this page that I created in honor of my sweet Mum, whom we affectionately call Gee-Gee, for Mothers Day.
No#1 Mother by Kim Watson
For this page I used the gorgeous Stella & Rose ~ Gertie collection. Don't you just LOVE the zipper trim??? I pulled it apart & made this cute flower from it.
Actually I loved making the flower so much, I decided to photograph my process as I went along. Please excuse the weird colors...it can be tricky trying to sew & hold the camera at the same time :o)
ENJOY!
Zipper Flower Tutorial by Kim Watson.
· Pull the zipper trim apart.
· Gauge it using a needle & thread or your sewing machine on tack function.
· Make sure gauging is even along the length.
· Roll up from the centre.
· Secure underneath with needle & thread.
· Once completely, sew the loose end in place.
· Insert brad.
· Attach to layout using hot glue gun.
Thanks so much to the great team here at My Minds Eye. I have really enjoyed designing for you this month, using your gorgeous products, especially the wonderful Stella & Rose collections.
I will forever be a HUGE fan!!
Happy scrapping wherever you might be on this gorgeous day!
