Saturday 9 February 2013

ScrapFriends Colour Challenge #9



Some people find purple a difficult colour to scrap and avoid it like the plague. Personally, purple is one of my favourite colours and so I don't mind working with it. However, I can't say the same for red. I find it a difficult colour to scrap, probably as it's not a colour I'm drawn to. I like it, but I guess I just don't have a red personality (meaning vivacious, bold and energetic). So the #9 Colour Challenge at ScrapFriends took me out of my comfort zone a little with its burst of red amongst the softness of the rest of the palette. Even with the red, or perhaps because of it, I loved this palette. Here it is:

And my interpretation:


And some close-ups:



I used a combination of Studio Calico and Basic Grey papers with Studio Calico Mistables and Mr Huey's spray ink. Some paint and masks, twine and thread, buttons and a brad.
The title and journaling read: 'sweet moments like this make it all worthwhile'.
My children are generally really good with each other and play constantly together. Being close in age possibly helps this. However, sometimes there are days when I feel overwhelmed, not necessarily by their behaviour, but by sole parenthood. When I capture moments like this, it reminds me that everything I do and am doing is worthwhile. It gives me strength.

Thanks for coming by!

11 comments:

  1. Zeneva I truly love this one with all the white space. The colours work amazingly well with the B/W photo of your gorgeous children.

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  2. I love this! You have done so well with the pops of red and green against the white/grey. I like all the circles/texture in your background.

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  3. Just beautitful....AGAIN!!! I don't know how you manage to keep up the standard - your LOs are all so individual, & yet all so stunning - love the bg masking & the wee arrows in those clusters:):) Thanks for joining us at Scrap Friends, as always:):):)

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  4. Wow!! Just love your layout! The details are wounderful!!

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  5. Love what you've done on the background here...and you've really aced this colour combo. Stunning layout!

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  6. wooow! gorgeous layout! love this! thanks for playing along with us at ScrapFriends!!

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  7. LOL re the purple...I am not a fan ;0) but you are braver than me as I would never choose to do a layout with my nemesis and yet you have worked the red to perfection!! Totally breathtaking detail....and photo :0) Good for you seeing the rainbow and not the rain....it must be tough (my DD#1 is a full time working single Mum) but keep your chin up and keep celebrating those precious moments x

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  8. This layout is amazing! I totally love it !!!!

    Thanks for playing along with us at SF!

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  9. Oh, what wonderful colors! I love the details on your projects!

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  10. What an adorable photo and I just love your design and use of the colours. Beautiful work.

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  11. Totally awesome i LOVE your page... everything about it totally rocks!

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