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Saturday, October 10, 2015

Collection Disconnection #10 - Brave Boy + Giveaway!

We have reached the final layout in my Collection Disconnection series. That means this is the tenth layout I've created with the Crate Paper Wonder collection - and I've loved it!

You know how there are always a few die cuts from those huge die cut packages that you don't know what to do with? Maybe not always, but most times. I made a layout using up all of those die cuts.


I think that mixed media is a great way to get the texture of the die cuts, but cover up the bits that might not fit with the theme.


I put them all over the background and then put a few layers of gesso over the top and some ink. I love the way the ink pools up around the edges.


I layered some papers around the photo, and used some of the stickers and die cuts around the bottom and left hand side of it.


I used the chipboard word in combination with the Charm Thickers for my title. I layered it over the photo to make everything feel like it coordinates.


I stuck to blue and that melon color. I did this on a previous layout, but I think when you focus on just a few of the colors in the collection, you can make it look very different.


This layout tells a story that is dear to me. It documents a belief. Watch the video below to find out more! You can also watch it over on my YouTube channel.


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GIVEAWAY

Leave a comment below (or in the comments for the video on my YouTube channel) telling me what your favorite layout from this series has been for a chance to win a $20.00 gift certificate to Scrapbook.com!

You have until 11:59 pm MST on October 16, 2015 to enter. Good luck!
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Thank you so much for stopping by!


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22 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 10, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    I loved them all but I think the first one (happy) was my favorite.
    Tara

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  2. AnonymousOctober 10, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    All of them are wonderful, but if I have to choose one - it would be Love Sweet Love.

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  3. UnknownOctober 10, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    I've just started watching your videos over at YouTube and I have to say I love them. My favorite video so far is Collection Disconnection #9 - Ariel, love using embellishments to help tell the story. Thanks for sharing all you fab videos and the chance to win!

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  4. SamanthaOctober 10, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Really enjoying your videos! My favorite from collection disconnection was probably the Ariel layout - partly because I enjoyed the design of it and party because I am also a reluctant cat owner!

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  5. UnknownOctober 10, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    All of them I enjoyed watching but Brave Boy has touch my heart.

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  6. EmilyOctober 10, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    I think all of them were great, but I really loved Collection Disconnection #9-Grip.

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  7. CourtneyOctober 10, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Brave boy was my favorite. I loved the mixed media

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  8. JerseyGirlAnneOctober 10, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    #3 love sweet love is my favorite...I would love to see you do this type of series with another collection. It was great!!!

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  9. SusanneOctober 10, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Love sweet love was my favorite as well. I just recently got some of that collection, so I'll be peeking back at your pages for inspiration again.

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  10. Dottie PenningtonOctober 10, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    I think this one is my favorite (Brave Boy) because you had some really bold paper that you used as a base and it worked! I have not used gesso and watching you use it is giving me some incentive to try it. Also using the diecuts only for their shapes vs their colors is something I am going to remember. Thanks for the inspiration to use up those last little bits.

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  11. scrappynannyOctober 11, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    I love this layout and the inspiration challenge you offered. You really got me thinking about a belief I hold dear. Now, to get it scrapped :) Thanks!

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  12. Colorado FanOctober 11, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    It was hard to choose. I was pretty impressed with how #10 Brave Boy turned out. I was a bit doubtful in the beginning, but as usual you hit it out of the park. You amaze me. I think I'm going to go with #3 Love Sweet Love though. The colors worked beautifully together and it's just so visually appealing. Awesome series once again!

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  13. statelessOctober 12, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Hard to choose a favorite - this was a great series! I think I'd have to go with #2 Grip... I love the focus on the more boyish colors in the collection and the design was simple yet striking!

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  14. Paige Stirling FoxOctober 12, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    I loved them all, but the designs of Happy and Grip the most. If I have to choose, it would be Happy as I love the photo and the way the clustering complements it. Loved this series!

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  15. hoguecOctober 12, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    It was cool to see the variety of layouts. I think #7 was my favorite. I am so going to use the gesso over die cuts technique in #10. Such a great idea. Thanks.

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  16. CraftyPawsOctober 13, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    So many greats from this series, but I have to say I am always at a loss for what to do with left over bits and pieces. This Collection Disconnection is definitely a favorite to figure out how to use up those extra left over things. TFS and inspiring! Hugs, Kristina

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  17. NiinaOctober 14, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    They have all been a great inspiration since I was creating along with you with the same kit! Maybe Cook boys is may favourite because that one really gave a different feel to the collection... Thank you so much for doing this and I hope you do it again soon :))

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  18. MelanieOctober 15, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    What a fun series! All the layouts were beautiful, and really showed the versatility of this collection! Hard to pick a fave, but I really liked Ariel and Love Sweet Love. :)

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  19. MelanieOctober 15, 2015 at 6:57 AM

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  20. The Constant ScrapperOctober 16, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    I think this series was a great idea, Jen, and I have enjoyed all the videos and resulting layouts. But I think my favorite was Love Sweet Love. I do a lot of my layouts with vintage family photos, and I love seeing how others use new products with older pictures. Thanks for all the inspiration! :-)
    Janice

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  21. UnknownOctober 16, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Jen, loved your Smoky Mtn. scrapbook video. My sister and I went there a couple of years ago and had such fun! I'm going to check out your blog right now.
    Barb

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  22. GoodJujuOctober 16, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    I enjoyed #9---I love cats :) Thank you for this giveaway!

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