This is the way I do monochromatic-a few different shades of the color I am using, mixed in and tempered with a good bit of neutrals (kraft, cream, and black in this case):
Supplies used for this layout:
Handmade Flower Mini Tutorial:
Here is a closer look at my handmade flower:
For this flower, I first printed out this paper from my Counterfeit digi kit:
I printed it out on 8 1/2 by 11 white cardstock first, then I cut out the 6 pt flower on the Mother's Day Bouquet Cricut Cartridge (last flower on the right, third row down) in several different sizes, starting at 2 3/4, and then stepping down a quarter inch at a time, with the exception of the last one, which is 1/2 to 3/4 smaller than the previous layer. I misted each layer of petals with Sea Glass and Turquoise Glimmer Mist, and then dried with my heat embossing tool. I scrunched and shaped the petals with my fingers (another idea would be to use an icepick or pencil), then glued them on top of one another, offsetting the petals, with my trusty hot glue gun. I put Crystal Stickles on a paintbrush and dabbed it on the edges of the petals and left the flowers alone to dry over night. I really do have to say, this is such a fun way to use those digi papers that you are hoarding!! Try it out-you can even flip the paper over and print on the other side for your own double sided paper!
I was loving that flower in your kit. I think my cricut is going to get some use today. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteFun fun. I love circles and flowers. I miss my cricut :(
ReplyDeletegreat monochromatic layout - super flower, nice mix of papers and such a lovely photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat monochrome page and photo - I love that flower!
ReplyDeleteYour flower design is gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that flower! Great LO!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
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Oh wow such a lovely layout.
ReplyDeleteThis layout rocks - enough said.
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome counterfeit flower - and thanks for the tutorial, even though I don't have a cricut I'm sure I can innovate. Lovely LO too :)
ReplyDeleteLoving the blues! Very inspired by your flower!
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