Monday, October 19, 2015

ADVENTURE AT BUTTERFLY CREEK - #GDP007

This week at Global Design Project we have a theme for you - Farm.  There you go. Farm. So what do you do if you don't have a single animal stamp in your stash?  Well, you get creative, like I had to, lol

I decided to make a Project Life page recording my daughters first (and probably only) horse ride a few years ago.  While we have some pretty nifty PL cards that I could have just thrown in the pockets, I really wanted to design one myself that had a country/farm feel to it.  I stamped the Hardwood background stamp on Crumb Cake card and then cut each plank before sponging ink around the edges to make it look more realistic.  The "nails" were simply a Stampin' Write maker.


I used the accessory kit from the This is Your Life PL range too.  I created my own flair button using an @ sticker from the kit and the heading is from the Sticker Alphabet that comes with the kit too.  I love these kits because they make coordinating everything so easy!  I used a preprinted PL card from the same card collection behind my journaling card.  I like that it draws attention to the photograph.  I love how my page turned out.  It certainly has a Farm feel about it, don't you think?

Head over to the Global Design Project site to have a look at the wonderful projects the rest of the Design Team have made and gain a little inspiration for your own project.  I hope you will join us this week for this fun theme!
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18 comments:

  1. Brian KingOctober 20, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    What a great insert to this Project Life page. Such beautiful detail, Paula!

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  2. Connie CollinsOctober 20, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    Paula, I just love how you created a barn wood look for your PL page...very creative!

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    1. Paula DobsonOctober 20, 2015 at 4:35 PM

      Thanks Connie. It took me ages, but was so worth it. I love the look too.

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  3. UnknownOctober 20, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    Paula, your coloring technique always amazes me. I love the realistic look of those wood planks and the masterful way you combined the colors and embellishments. Love all that you do.

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    1. Paula DobsonOctober 20, 2015 at 4:36 PM

      Thanks Shawn! I love how the planks turned out too.

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  4. Michelle LastOctober 20, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    That woodgrain background is the most perfect I have ever seen, you did a great job and I love your interpretation

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  5. Stampin' DolceOctober 20, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    the linen thread lasso!!! love!

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    1. Paula DobsonOctober 20, 2015 at 4:37 PM

      Thanks Krista. It's the little details.......as I have been learning from you!

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  6. MarleneOctober 21, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    Oh my! A background that requires a tradesperson! It looks awesome, I love that you have cut out the boards and "nailed" them all individually. Very effective

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    1. Paula DobsonOctober 21, 2015 at 7:43 AM

      Blahaha! While it doesn't quite require a tradesman Marlene, it did require a fairly good eye and steady hand to get them straight. Glad you like it!

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  7. CindyOctober 21, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    I think this page definitely has a 'farm' feel to it. I'm amazed at the effort you put into creating the wood. The colours that you choose look create together. Thank you for the inspiration!

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    1. Paula DobsonOctober 21, 2015 at 7:22 PM

      Thank you so much Cindy! That little bit of effort makes all the difference xox

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  8. Tanja KolarOctober 22, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Great idea to use the PL . And it fit´s perfectly to our farm theme.
    Hugs Tanja

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  9. Steffi Helmschrott ❤︎ StempelwieseOctober 23, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    Great idea! On Project Life I have not thought of :D ❤︎

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  10. Louise SharpOctober 23, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Fabulous idea to use PL Paula. Love the timber panels...so much work, you rock girl. xo

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  11. MelodieOctober 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    What a beautiful farm layout!

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