Brooklyn - Kitchen Sink Layout!

It's raining here today and what better way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon than scrapping?
I had some lovely scrappy items for Christmas which needed to be put to good use. But I also have a lot of stash that's crying out to be used. Hence, a Kitchen Sink layout - where you use anything not matter how old!

I took these photos when we visited Dumbo before walking the Manhattan Bridge. I love the texture of the cobbled streets. The second bridge (I think it's the Washington Bridge) is such an awesome colour against the red brick buildings.

I added my favourite die-cut tags (Kesi'Art) as well as some found die-cuts from my stash - it's kitchen sink remember?!

Whilst planning the layout I was trying to figure out how to add a bit of pizzazz. This is where the stars came in. Adding small elements makes it easy to introduce colour and detail.

I'm really trying to break away from white backgrounds. Using a striking background like this can be challenging. The white border around the photos help.

I think if you stick to a good colour palette, it's easy to mix elements from old kits or leftover stash.

Of course, if you have shiny new stash or a good kit - it's even better!

I hope I've inspired you to use everything and the kitchen sink too!

Credits: Papers: Jillibean Soup - Chit Chat Chowder, Die-cuts - Rachel Hodge - New York, Dies: Kesi'Art From Funky Farm Scrapbook Barn, Chipboard - Simple Stories - Life Documented

Thanks for stopping by.

Morag x

Layout Share!

I thought I would share a couple of layouts I did a couple of months ago for my good friend, Barb, birthday album. The album was 9x12 which is a bit different to my normal 12x12 size.

This picture was a selfie at the Top of the Rock in New York. It was so thrilling to be so high above the city!

The die-cuts were cut on the Silhouette and inked with Distress Inks. I love this technique because you can really get the exact colours to suit your scheme.

I layered some bits and pieces below the photo including some odd stamps here and there.

The next layout features Barb and her best friend Sue.

The photo was taken on the High Line, one of Barb's favourite places during our trip.

I wanted to try out some stamping on a layout and layering it with inks. Unfortunately I was in a bit of a rush so I only got these two pictures and none of the other elements.

I'll leave you with a leaving card I did for a guy at work.

I love how the background turned out. I just blended different colour Distress Inks (Peacock Feathers, Lime Citron, Mown Lawn, Marmalade, Squeezed Lemon). I then dripped some water to create the little splodges.

Thanks for popping in.

Morag x