In todays layout I've used a gorgeous photo of my niece celebrating the most important day of her life - her graduation. Tessa had a rough time getting through her school days, so now finally she is on top of the world after years of catch up and hard grind. Well done Tessa.
In keeping with the kiwiana theme introduced by the gorgeous feather cloak being worn I've used only green's & brown's throughout. Believe it or not this stunning HOTP paper actually has pretty pink flowers in the bottom corner, but gesso and a strategically placed flower hid them nicely. The papers have been distressed & inked, the stitching is on top of printed stitching (which actually looked cheap & tacky). Burlap & the HOTP trim border the layers perfectly. The awesome koru from Imagine if . . have been flocked along with 'TESSA', then glimmer misted just to tone the colours down a bit. Felt kiwi add more kiwiana to the page.
I found a tutorial for these stunning burlap flowers on You Tube, take a look here. Skeleton leaves, pheasant feathers & beads finish the embellishments.
Good ole Google is very handy, here I've used Google translations to add yet more kiwiana. "mihi Tessa i runga i to koutou puta" translates to "Congratulations Tessa on your graduation". I've used cuttlebug dies for the lettering.
I'm really please with how the page has turned out with all the embellishments from Imagine if . .. Most of these can be found in felt and chipboard and are all proudly NZ made. Check out the range (which is being added to daily) for that little something different. Its the only place I am aware of to find such a great range of kiwiana.
For a closer look of this layout and many others, come and visit the Imagine if . . stall at SENZ, where Jo and her helpers will also be running some classes and have some make & takes for you all.
Brenda
Absolutely Stunning - Love the colours and theme
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