CREATING WITH THE NEW VINTAGE JOURNAL PAPERS

Hello and Welcome to Meg's Garden Blog.
 Mary here to share with you the layout I created with the gorgeous new range of papers "Vintage Journal". I have to say that I am never disappointed when I open my box of goodies from Meg's Garden. 
I couldn't wait to get started as I love creating Vintage Pages.

Uncle Sam looking mighty dandy

I have used Vintage Journal Collection 02 for my layout, how gorgeous is this paper ! The photo is of a Uncle of mine,
I cut the image from The Vintage Journal Cut and Create Paper of the gentleman standing with his umbrella , how perfect, they are almost standing identical .

A bit of a close up below for you.

 At the left hand corner of my photo I have added a beautiful copper coloured organza ribbon that was in the kit Meg sent me,  it adds a softness to the layout and is the perfect colour to pick up the vintage colours in the paper.

I also added another two of images from the Vintage Journal Cut And Create under my photo mat to add layers and colour ~ check out the images below  ~ divine.

I made a base for my photo from old packaging and treating it with gesso and dried tea leaves. A technique I saw on Marta's YouTube. Gives lovely texture. I rubbed Vintage Photo distress ink over it and around the edges.I then placed a Squibble die cut on top and then my photo. I really like the dimension this gives also.

I embossed some chippies I had in my stash and added some thread and stamping to my page.
I hope I have inspired you to pop over to Megs Shop and get yourself this beautiful range to create with.
Until next time
Happy creating
Mary