Feb Guest DT - The Scrapbook Store

Hi Ladies,
I have more creations to share using the Authentique Lovely range of papers for my February Guest DT spot at The Scrapbook Store.

I came across a family photo taken a few years back and decided to use this as inspiration for my LO.  We have so few family pics as I am always behind the camera.  I have been trying to persuade hubby to have some family portraits done.. a girl can always hope!!
I Love You More

I used the Authentique Lovely - Heart pp as my background and softened the paper with some gesso, then splattered some oriental poppy glimmer mist over the gesso.  I also added some dabs of pink poodle glimmer mist... just use the tip of the sprayer to put some mist on your fingertip and dab randomly for a softer look.  Some torn washi tape adhered to the edges of your paper giveS a lovely distressed feel.

As soon as I saw the gorgeous Dusty Attic chipboard heart flourish I had to have it and what a bonus, it goes perfectly with this range of papers.  To alter the chipboard I coated it with some dusty pink Dusty Attic paint first, then while the paint was still wet I sprinkled with Zing pink glitter embossing powder and heat set the glitter.  I repeated this technique on the TSS chipboard flourish and the Prima resin heart.  The chipboard heart was embellished with some TSS roses and semi open rosebuds, a Manor House Creation blossom, some flowers fussy cut from the Authentique Lovely - Fancy pp, rose petal satin seam binding tied in a bow,  a vintage bird charm and Authentique Lovely stickers.

Other TSS materials used:  Authentique Lovely Element stickers, Kaisercraft quote rubons - in love,
Kaisercraft washi tape, Prima chalk inks - ladybud and old rose, Prima Distressing Tool
Materials from my stash:  paper doilies, Spellbinder frame die, Kaisercraft rubons, Viva Inka Gold - silver.

This range is perfect for creating a Valentine's Day card.  I have 2 cards to share which were made with the Authentique Lovely - Dearest and Greetings pp's, 12x12 diecut sticker sheet and element sticker sheet.
Be Mine

Be My Valentine

Other TSS materials used:  Kaisercraft These Days stamp set,  Prima fluid chalk ink, lace

Materials from my stash:  crochet doily,  Craft Queen ribbons and washi tape

Thanks so much for stopping by.