Framed Photo Collage with Idea-Ology!
Happy Easter Sunday everyone. It’s Shari here with a frame project which starts out with a small photo and builds into a collage. I love small black and white photos, especially of sleeping babies!
I started with watercolor paper from Ranger and added my first layer of Crazing medium from Tim Holtz; this gave me slightly textured background of brush strokes. Once it was dry, I painted an area with a wash of Cracked Pistachio Distress paint.
I kept my embellishments simple and meaningful. The mirrored hearts are a nice dainty touch; one large and one small to signify Gramma and Granddaughter.
In this shot you can see where I added foiling over the embossing paste. It’s one of those quick treatments you can do for maximum impact. The number plaquette “15” reminds me of Melody’s age (in months) when I took the photo.
Layers around a photo can be clean and simple but full of texture. Pull out your favorite papers, lace trimming, die cut flowers and embellishments to give it a try.
I’ve shot a full narrated process of this project which you can view below or on our YouTube channel.
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Thanks for stopping by today. Be sure to snap shots of your loved ones for future creations. Enjoy!
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That has to be the most sweetest design ever!!! So touching & elegant!
Oh my what a precious layout!!!! Love it:)
GORGEOUS!!
So pretty and elegant!
beautiful framed collage and precious little one. . .
Precious !
Lovely project.
So a gorgeous canvas and a beautiful picture!!!
Beautiful layout. Love the soft colors.
That is such a precious photo and you have made an heirloom treasure out of it! The light wash of Cracked Pistachio paint sets a tone of delicacy for the whole collage. Each element supports the photo without overwhelming it. Well done.
So sweet, love it!
Super sweet!!
A blessed Easter to everyone. This is such a beautiful project with an adorable little girl!
Just started going through my 15 year old’s baby photos, this would be a great idea to do with them. Thanks for the idea and the video!
I love how this turned out. Thanks for showing the crazing product.
Beautiful collage! Love the foil on the paste!
What a sweet project.
Small photo = big impact! Beautiful!
GORGEOUS!!!! :o)
Such a precious photo and delightful project:)
Beautiful!
Such a sweet layout design!
Really sweet & beautiful collage!
wow! I love this project. The collage is so pretty with the sweet photo!
So very special – love the texture you added around the photo !!!
Awwwww…. This is very sweet!
Crummy day here in Montana, so this idea warms my heart.
This looks so stunning and sweet! Beautiful and will hang on the wall a long time I think…
Simply stunning!!
What a sweet and gorgeous collage, loved the video!
Oh wow, what a beautiful project!
This is divine, I must look out all my photos now and see what I can create. Thanks for the inspiration.
Pretty project. Thank you for the idea.
LOVE this project!!!
Beautiful work!! Love that you have used minimal colors!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
So many special touches and fine details make this a keepsake to be cherished for years to come!
What a cute photo and a great page. I already follow by email.
What a sweet scrapbook layout! Thanks for sharing!
One of the most creative posts I have seen in awhile♥
This layout is lovely! Thank you so much for showcasing Scrapbooking/layouts. I’m predominantly a scrapbooker who makes cards so it’s nice to see alternatives to cards and art journals on the blog. :)
Beautiful and adorable baby!
stunning
Beautiful frame for an adorable picture! TFS
Cute embellishments!
Such a beautiful and touching collage! I love all of the details added while still keeping the CAS look. This is going to be a treasure for years to come! TFS your work with us today.
So precious and love the foiling over the embossing!! Great inspiration!
This has to be one of my favorites. I also love sleeping babies. So sweet and innocent. Love your collage. Perfect. Thanks.
Thank you, thank you for having a scrapbook layout. Would love to have more. Especially if they are as wonderful as this one is!
Beautiful page – the photo is accentuated by the mounting, rather than having the eye distracted by lots of frill and fluff around it.
Blessings
Maxine
Beautiful way to frame this sweet photo.