Monday, June 6, 2011

Velvet ensemble is divine

WOW, I just LOVE this new range from Kaisercraft. Velvet Ensemble its called, and it is so totally up my alley. This is a layout I did for the Kaiser DT blog this week, PLUS Ive also designed the layout so it fit the criteria for the latest challenge at BIRD IS THE WORD :) ......   


As soon as I saw all the musical elements, I knew the perfect photo I could use. My Nan loved to sing, in this photo she is singing at the Royal Mail Hotel in Melbourne, she was around 25. I have used a paper doily for the background for my photo, doilys add a beautiful, feminine vintage feel to a layout.
TIP: Ive soaked the doily (and the lace) in a tea solution, then added some gold based glimmermist to it. Finally, I added some distress ink around the edges to give it more of an aged appearance.



Thanks so  much for calling in, I wish everyone a wonderful week, I will be back soon to share some more new Kaisercraft projects with you .......   

Posted by Karen Shady at 11:00 AM

17 comments:

  1. KerrynJune 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I just love this page Karen!!

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  2. LizzycJune 6, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Hi!! oh this is amazing! i love old photos and this is a treasure!! the papers are perfect for it and i love how you have made the doilleys look aged.. a beautiful layout to cherish..

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  3. PatriciaJune 6, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    just beautiful...

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  4. BellaideaJune 6, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Hi! Long time no see :),
    it`s so pretty!

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  5. LeanneJune 6, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Love what you have done with this collection Karen. I too dye my stuff in tea or coffee but I find my layouts end up smelling like Zaraffas if I use coffee lol
    Leanne :-)

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  6. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    This is a very pretty page! Love the misting and distressing..Thanks for joining the challenge at BITW.

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  7. Vicky AlbertoJune 7, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    wow this is really gorgeous work!

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  8. Kelly-ann OosterbeekJune 7, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    ooohhhh Aaaahhhhh ...... DIVINE LO Karen ... this is why you are my favourite designer!! smiles from Kel.

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  9. LGJune 7, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Sorry if I wasn't able to leave comments on your blog lately. I always drop by tho.

    I have been quite busy with work and Hannah going back to school next week. But thank you for always dropping by at my blog and leaving those lovely comments. It always made my day.

    Love, love, love this layout that you made. Great color combination and the design is outstanding. What lovely photo to scrap too.

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  10. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    WOW! This is just stunning Karen!! I want to reach out and touch all those gorgeous flowers :0)
    I love this paper range, you rocked it!!

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  11. hilde janbroersJune 10, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Don't you just love these papers?? I think they're amazing!!! And your layout is as well...;-)))

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  12. Ella SwanJune 12, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    BEAUTIFUL layout Karen - thanks for sharing it with Bird is the Word!!

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  13. Vicky VarvadoukaJune 16, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Lovely, romantic, elegant layout!!!!Thanks for playing at BITW

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  14. CathyJune 17, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Such a beautiful LO Karen.. love the vintage feel and all your beautiful details!! Thanks for joining in at BITW :))

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  15. Mrs FrizzJune 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous ... now I have to ask the question ... your leaves are done how ... what have you used?

    Tell us your little secret ...

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  16. Karen ShadyJune 18, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    LOL ah ha !!!! TOP SECRET !!! he he .... Nah, theres nothing tough in those leaves... They are a new Magnolia die... arent they fabulous :) All Ive done is score them and fold them a little down the middle ....

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  17. Janet BSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    A lovely layout, just right for such a great photo of your Nan

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