Hi guys, I'm sharing the last few pages in my year long journal round robin with you. Today's spread was for my amazing friend Susan, who is crazy over bright and happy designs. She chose the colors Pink & Orange for her theme. (Sorry for these weirdly lit photos - it was snowing outside...)
This was the biggest challenge for me because I usually do grungy drab color work - lol! I decided to channel my inner Rachel Greig and do some happy journaling with these amazing Darkroom Door stamps.
I based my design around the Wander quote stamp.
I used a funky mandala stencil and my Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals in Plumeria Pink and Magical Mai Tai from the Hawaiian Islands Flat Magicals Set. I put a pile of paper towels beneath the papers so I could spray water and move the color around without damaging the other girls' pages.
I edged my pages with stamps from the Grunge Marks set. The embossed circle is from Coffee Time and I layered with a circle die cut. I curled the wings of the Butterfly Ecclectic Stamp and perched him on the layers.
And my spread in my own Aqua/Green journal HERE.
These vibrant colours may not be your "go to" hues, but you rocked them all the same. I love what you've created here and admire the results you achieved with the thick texture and that gorgeous butterfly. Lovely to see the additional pages to your journal too.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this, Autumn! The colors are so bright and happy - your friend will love this! Awesome stencil, tag, butterfly and fibers...the black and white elements are the perfect balance to your layout and love that fringe on the bottom! So nice to see your layouts again, my friend. Hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh wow - all of your journal creations are totally BEAUTIFUL... just STUNNING. But of course, this ORANGE one is my favorite. As you know, I have an orange fetish!!! My second fav is the Dreamer of Dreams because of all the lacy filigree designs! It is so elegant but at the same time 'alive'!! I love watching you create Autumn - always have!!! Merry Christmas dear friend and thank you so much for always being such a fabulous encourager to me. XXj.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Autumn! This is gorgeous! I love everything about it! You might not usually do this color combo but you should! I can't wait to get my book and be able to touch and feel every page! So glad we were in this together.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pages Autumn, I too love bright colours, and the embossing is amazing! Have a very merry Christmas, and a wonderful 2018, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Journal pages Autumn, the orange gives a real feeling of warmth and love surrounded by your talented use of texture. I feel the wording will be my moto for 2018.. BIG Hugs dear friend Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteWell hello! Glad you wandered to SOS this week to share this lovely pink and warm journal layout! The Magicals look, well, *magical* with that so-called funky (fab) mandala. Thanks for linking up, and I'm loving your other works as well! Do you ever sleep??? 💗
ReplyDeleteOh Autumn you should try channelling your inner Rahael Greig more often - I love this cheerful journal page.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Wow! You do bright just as well as you do deep, moody colors, my friend! Just amazing depth to these pages with with your layers of inks, embossing powders and pastes. The mandala stenciling is the BEST, and now I am inspired to use mine that has been long forgotten about. I love how you've repeated it so subtly on the right page in deeper colors. Speaking of colors, the way you have blended them on these pages is superb! The white rings and bold black embossing just pop off this background and make for an awesome journal spread! I know Susan is going to love this!
ReplyDeleteI have to say my favorite pages are the ones you did in your own book, and may be very well the reason I had such a hard time letting go of your book! Ha! Ha! What a pleasure it was to participate in this RR with you--thank you for inviting me to play along! Merry Christmas, my dear friend!
Oh my!! That colour combo is so bright and beautiful Autumn. It may not be your usual mix but you aced it!! The mandala stencil shows up beautifully in the background and the butterfly is gorgeous!! Love the embossing!!! Wishing you and yours a Merry and Blessed Christmas and may the New Year be happy and bright and filled with love and laughter!! hugs xx
ReplyDeleteI always adore this warm colour combo and absolutely adore these beautiful pages with their wonderful backgrounds! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and hope the new year brings you all the best.
ReplyDeleteYour projects are lovely! That pink and orange is a welcome bright color this time of year. I love the pom poms at the bottom.
ReplyDeleteAll your pages are so lovely! I am liking the bright colors and that stenciled texture on your page. Fibers are always a favorite addition.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Kate
Beautiful pages xx Have a very Happy Christmas xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous journal pages Autumn. I so love the oranges and yellows. All the gorgeous texture and detail, just perfect. Thank you so much for the lovely comment over at mine too and for visiting me so often, I truly appreciate it. Sending big hugs and best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and New Year, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteAll look amazing Autumn and please know that you can do zingy colours just as well as Rachel Greig! Thank-you so much for all your loyalty to my little ole makes too. Sending my warmest wishes to you and yours for a very peaceful and happy Christmas and a wonderful 2018. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteLove the bright sunshine happy colors with the wonderful art work and the sentiment. They all go together so well to create a feeling of warmth & happiness. Loved seeing your other 'blue' journal pages, and your layering skills, the materials used, the designs - all just seem so cohesive and work well together. To me, that is a mysterious art in itself! (I remember the snow day!) TFS, Hugs & Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteI think you did a fabulous job with the colour scheme - it looks great.
ReplyDeleteWow, what amazing pages! I love your first pages with the bright and warm colours, all the beautiful texture you created and the fabulous quote - perfect 😁. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! J 😊
ReplyDeleteGorgeous journal pages!
ReplyDeleteThanks for going PINK with the crew from SHOPPING OUR STASH!!
Beautiful, colorful pages Autumn!!
ReplyDeletelove & hugs,Jackie
Merry Christmas time wishes and blessings for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best for the coming year!
much love,Jackie
Such beautiful colours, love the texture, the quote and the layout is amazing x One special, creative project . Merry Christmas to you and your family and here's to a Healthy, Happy and Crafty 2018 x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours for those pages!
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas Autumn! xx
Such a beautiful journal spread! Bright and vibrant, instantly made me happy! Thanks for playing with us at Happy Little Stampers!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Fabulous color combinations and fantastic details!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hugs,
Sherrie K
I do love how this one turned out, Autumn. It can be so refreshing to step out of your comfort zone every now and again, be it colours or techniques. I guess we all have our go-to colours. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and hope you'll have an wonderful New Year.
ReplyDeleteLove the bright pink and orange mix on your gorgeous journal pages! Wow! Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!
ReplyDeleteWow this layout make me so happy. I love the colors and how you made it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing with us at HLS Mixed Media Challenge.
Good luck!! Michelle (DT)