Family Story Layout by Tonya Gibbs

Hi everyone,  Mother's Day is around the corner, and today I thought I would share a layout of my family. My kids are turning into young adults right in front of my eyes. They are both in serious relationships and I thought it would be nice to document the time we have spent with them. I love spending time with all of them. For those of you who know me personally you know that Family is everything to me.  I wanted this layout to show them all how much I love them!  It is the highlight of my day when I can see all their faces! 

My friend pinned this layout sketch from PageDrafts.com yesterday and it totally inspired me. 

I selected Teresa Collin's Family Stories collection for my layout. I loved the soft aquas pinks and Navy blues in this collection and thought it would be great with my photos.

I also used the Teresa Collins Stencil 

Tattered Angel's Bubbles Glimmer Mist and little Modeling paste added the perfect texture to my background. 

I decided to use some Cosmo Cricket Glitter paper for my flags and wanted them to match my layout colors. I grabbed my Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens and colored over the silver glitter. I think I'm falling in love with glitter thanks to Cosmo Cricket and their shed proof sheets!  

I had a few extra Bloom Sparklers from Webster's Pages on a card. You guys know how much I love to use extra piece here and there.  I decided they were perfect for the centers of my flowers.  I also spritzed the flower clusters with the Tattered Angel's Bubbles Glimmer Mist. This is the perfect minty blue color with silver glimmer.

Die-Namites Dies Leafy Branch die was the perfect addition to finish off my cluster.  Since my family is my anchor, I decided to nestle the Anchor charm from the ephemera pack into the flower cluster. 

I used one of the note cards in the collection to die-cut butterflies using a Martha Stewart Punch, and the Tim Holtz mover's and shapers die.   My photo was matted on the Spring Doily from Die-namites to give it a nice petite scallop border  then double matted onto a pastry doily for added texture and depth.  I used lots of the snippet titles from the Teresa Collins Ephemera pack around the page as my title, and used the title area of the sketch for my journaling. 

My kids are growing so fast and I know they are going to start leaving the nest soon. I want them to spread their wings and fly, but when they do this Momma is going to probably fall apart. No matter where life takes them, or who they pick as their life partner,  I hope they always treasure family time, and remember how much they are loved! 

Thanks for stopping in today, 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com 

March Challenge by Tonya Gibbs

  

 

 

  

Pantone has announced that its 2014 color of the year is Radiant Orchid.  Well I have to admit, purple is not usually my first choice, but I do think the color makes a powerful statement when used properly.  So I thought I would use this opportunity to challenge myself, and the other members in the Artsy Addicts Facebook group.  Let's use this color tone in March!

 

Just for a little fun - I would like to purpose a challenge for March 2014. We will feature the work of those who participate before the deadline on the We Are Artsy Addicts blog.  This is a personal challenge and not a contest, so there are no winners or prizes. 

 

Here is what you need to do....

 

**RULES**

1. Post a photo of your project in the Artsy Addicts Facebook Group (Only 1 project per participant will be included in the blog post. However, feel free to post as many projects as you like with the challenge).
2. Give a description to your project (this will be used as the caption for the post on the blog)
3. Hash tag the post ‪#‎AAMarchChallenge‬ (this is so I can find them later)
4. Deadline for posting is March 24 (you can still post after this date, but it may not be featured on this blog).

So for inspiration I have created a little card.

 

 

Can't wait to see what you guys create!

Tonya
http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Resources:

Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist Spray - Timeless Lilac
Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist Spray - Popsicle
Die-Namite Dies - Flowering Tree
Prima Chalk - Teal Damask
Prima Chalk - Pastel Blue
Prima Chalk - Olive Vine
Prima 6x6 paper pad - Alla Prima
Prima Flowers - Wildflowers Pillar Pack Collection
Prima 6x6 paper pad - Almanac
Fiskars Simple Stick Cling Rubber Stamp Sheet - All Year Cheer
Heidi Swapp -  Color Shine - Gold Lame
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Whipped Spackle
Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamp Set - Ultimate Grunge
Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Marker - Shaded Lilac
Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Marker - Shabby Shutters
Ranger Ink - Utee
Black Sharpie Marker
Burlap scrap
Clear Gold Glitter Nail Polish
Martha Stewart Crafts - Crafter's Clay Collection - White Clay
Cameo Setting Frame Silicone Mold


 

 

 

 

 

 

Friends Card by Tonya A. Gibbs

Happy Valentine's Day Crafty Peeps! 

This has been an exciting week for me, and I can't wait to share today's project. Earlier in the week it was announced that I have joined the creative team for Die-namites.  I love their botanical shaped dies. They are perfect for layering in your flower clusters, or as stand alone pieces.

 

 

When I first saw the Spring Branch die, I immediately thought about creating a window card. I used my Copics to color the branch on both sides, since it will be seen when the card is open.

 

 

 

 To add a little texture to the card, I used a Cuttlebug Stylized Flower embossing jacket. A Wink of Stella Pen add a hint of glitter to the flowers and offered the final touch to the card.

 

 

 

I can't wait to share with you future projects using these super fab dies.  If your interested in them, please visit http://www.die-namites.com

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya A. Gibbs

 

 

Resources:  

• Die-namites: Spring Branch
• Ivory Cardstock
• Provo Craft - Stylized Flower Cuttlebug Embossing Jacket
• Copic:  R29, G99, E23, B97
• Zig: Wink of Stella Clear
• Heidi Swapp: Navy Blue Archival Ink
• Fiskars: Friends Quotes Clear Acrylic Stamp
• Spellbinders: Basic Shapes Squares
• We Are Memory Keepers: Corner Chomper Round