Sunday, 7 May 2017

Favourite Technique

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The theme for the Blog Hop is “Favourite Technique” I thought about this for a while as while I use lots of different techniques, misting, die cutting, stencils etc, I didn't think I had a favourite.
I was going through my layouts with my husband to see if he could help, when he said 'You put stuff on top of stuff a lot' so with those inspiring words, I made a layout focusing on layering!
I love ephemera, really it's the easiest, and laziest, way to make layers on your layouts. A few pretty die cut pieces, some foam pads, and you're almost done!
To fill in gaps I add puffy stickers, enamel flowers,
a few words cut out from a patterned paper and I was finished :)
I proudly showed my layout to my daughter, who was the beautiful focus of the photo, her response 'It looks like I have no legs.'
Well at least I like my layouts. ;)
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38 comments:

  1. Fay aka Beautifullily7 May 2017 at 10:13

    Love the comments your husband and daughter made! Lovely page - I've been struggling with that kit but you've showed it off perfectly

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  2. Bethany-Joanna7 May 2017 at 10:18

    Absolutely gorgeous! I'm a fan of layering as well 😊

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  3. Lulu7 May 2017 at 10:39

    Such a beautiful LO; layers are great for texture, softening an edge and adding interest aren't they? A technique well worth investing the time in I think xx

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  4. Unknown7 May 2017 at 10:45

    Fab layout! Love the little embellishment clusters :)

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  5. Unknown7 May 2017 at 11:09

    I really like this. I am a fan of layering x

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  6. Unknown7 May 2017 at 11:16

    Great tip of foam pads on ephemera I would never if thought of this.

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  7. beverleyb7 May 2017 at 11:24

    I am getting more confident with layering,

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  8. Claire Louise7 May 2017 at 11:28

    Haha I love this post...the technical term for your technique from your husband and the response of your daughter :) I am a sucker for embellishments too and have just started to do my first few layouts like this. Some great ideas here to keep me going thanks x

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  9. amnse7 May 2017 at 11:48

    This page certainly shows how effective adding embellishments together can add real interest to a page. I like to do this as well!

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  10. Sally7 May 2017 at 11:55

    I love this look to layouts, A lot of mine are "Stuff on top of Stuff"

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  11. MiniOwner7 May 2017 at 12:13

    That's one gorgeous page! I have book marked it for a scraplift :)
    Susan x

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  12. Tanya7 May 2017 at 12:47

    I love layering stuff, only downside is very bulky albums 😁

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  13. AndreaH7 May 2017 at 12:49

    Ooooh just love this. My mind is spinning after reading all these hops with some fantastic ideas. Thanks for the inspiration. X.

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  14. Lis' Garden in Liverpool7 May 2017 at 13:00

    Love your husband's explanation of layering! Sounds like something mine would say! I love layers. I sometimes don't feel like I get it right but I love the final effect. Need to use my puffy stickers more I think!

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  15. furrypig7 May 2017 at 13:38

    Love all the layering and your daughter's comment is so funny! xxx

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  16. Michelle7 May 2017 at 13:57

    Brilliant and a great way to use even more stash on one page. I love it 💜

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  17. Dneez7 May 2017 at 13:58

    Very pretty. Love the title font/letters.

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  18. Ramblingsofgeo7 May 2017 at 16:08

    I love using ephemera, legs or no legs ;)

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  19. glitterandglue7 May 2017 at 16:09

    Stuff on top of stuff sounds good to me! Great layout - even if your daughter was concerned at not having her legs visible!! Was sure I had visited your site before - then realised you took part in the scavenger hunt - now I know where I have met you. Well done.
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret

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  20. sarahscraps7 May 2017 at 18:46

    your husband sounds like mine, his usual comment is, "you going gluing and sticking again?"!!! love this page

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  21. Fiona@Staring at the Sea7 May 2017 at 19:32

    Ha! I love Mark's comment. My husband would be about as up on the technical terms! I do miss being able to layer up a whole bunch of stuff in a cluster. It just doesn't fit in the little pocket pages.

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  22. Ruth7 May 2017 at 19:44

    I love your layout and your husband's comments very technical thanks for the inspiration!

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  23. BJ7 May 2017 at 20:10

    Hubby got it just right, - super layering. BJ

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  24. Julia Dunnit7 May 2017 at 20:33

    I like your LOs too! Ha! I love how you put stuff on top of stuff, and often try myself, but it doesn't come naturally to me. I think your greatest skill is not letting the photo's importance be hidden, and...knowing when to stop. HElluva skill, that!

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  25. Niki Rowland7 May 2017 at 20:42

    Lol, stuff on top of stuff, my husband says something similar 'you spend all day sticking card on card' lol they are so funny! A great technique and your layout is gorgeous xx

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  26. Rita T7 May 2017 at 20:55

    You are great at layering. I need to remember to add pop dots - they really add something

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  27. Scrap8ooker7 May 2017 at 21:37

    Very pretty layout. I used Flamingos recently and my kids said they liked my layout but "what have flamingos got to do with it!!" Very inspiring thanks.

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  28. Alison7 May 2017 at 21:46

    Love all your layering! I'm not very good st using ephemera - I tend to hoard it!

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  29. Jess7 May 2017 at 21:59

    Fab layout and great definition from Mark! I'm trying to layer more, it's a great way of using stuff up and for adding lots a hidden details x

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  30. Kirsty7 May 2017 at 22:15

    I am so rubbish at layering! Wish I found it as simple as you.

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  31. Kerry7 May 2017 at 22:38

    I love the look of layer upon layer of pretty stash Gemma! Your page is beautiful. TFS. X

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  32. Choka7 May 2017 at 23:27

    Your husband's comment made me laugh. Mine says that I spend all my time gluing, sticking and cutting up pieces of paper to sprinkle on the floor! Love your layering

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  33. Margot/NZ7 May 2017 at 23:59

    Laughed at the comments from your DH and DD! Such a pretty layout.

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  34. Natalie Weller8 May 2017 at 00:04

    Hahahaha stuff on top of stuff is the perfect description of layering! Great page

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  35. Antonia8 May 2017 at 19:45

    Ah, yes, there's nothing quite like a bit of layering... the question is where does one stop? I love the layout and the story behind it - blokes do sometimes get it right, even if they're not familiar with the technical terms...

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  36. susibee8 May 2017 at 20:18

    I love how you have used all your embellues. Gorgeous page.

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  37. Amanda8 May 2017 at 20:45

    Love the description of layering from your husband. Your layers are so pretty, it's something I need to work on.

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  38. justgowiththeflow8 May 2017 at 21:50

    Such a pretty layout! I love the layer! I want to be able to do that too at some point. I think it's youtube tutorial time for me.

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