Recently I made a really cool project using the new Birdsong Bliss paper from Graphic 45. I was a bit surprised at how much I fell in love with this paper. It is not a theme I have gravitated to in the past. I think it is the rich color palate that really drew me in. Anyway, I had so much fun with my first project that another one quickly followed.
The red Dresden borders worked out wonderful and really helped the outside of the project some cohesiveness. It may be hard to pick up, but I also used a sheet of mica over the central image to add a layer of interest and dimension. I know get what all the fuss is about in regards to mica!
All the fun metal bits, beads and charms really make for some interesting embellishments. The lions I adore, so I had to make sure I got a shot of them in my post. They are on both sides of the box. I have to say the embellishments are my favorite part of a project. Since this is the theme over at SSSS, I am going to show this off over there too.
Since this Graphic 45 box was on a smaller scale I was able to use the same background paper on each panel resulting in a tighter palate.
Another way I kept things cohesive was by using similar embellishments throughout the project. I cut out the lanterns from this wonderful sheet of paper and added them throughout the accordion book.
These little resin birds are fab. As you can guess, I distressed them up with a bit of guilders paste. The flower embellishments were a bit too bright, so a little distress ink was added to grunge it up a bit.
Here is another detail shot of one of the panels. I had to make sure I used that dragon lantern!
I hope you were inspired or learned a little trick or two. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and comment if you choose. All that feedback I get from you all is what keeps me going!
Cheers,
Wow, Rhea! I wasn't a big fan of that paper but now I can see the possibilities. Thanks so much for sharing, your attention to tiny details is amazing. I'm crazy about mica too. Love how you used it.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, nicely done!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! The colors are so rich. I am just amazed with your attention to the beautiful details.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful box and what a treasure of an accordion book!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I can see why you fell in love with this project. The colors, theme, embellishments... it just all flows... wonderful piece.
ReplyDeletegorgeous Rhea. I love oriental stamps,papers and items more passionate towards Japanese..but this is just fabulous ..perfect as your work always is stunning.I love your details and the accessorizing you have done.stunning and beautiful.
ReplyDeletesusan s.
that is so beautiful!!! You did a wonderful job and all the details are amazing.
ReplyDeleteLove the theme and you did a great job. The embellishments really set it apart and make it special.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant projects! Love the embellishments and the trinkets that you used and the way that you arranged everything so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, Rhea! Love what you've done with the G45 papers and how that red accents everything.
ReplyDeleteThat is really really fabulous, is the box a graphic 45 box? I adore this, it's so Asian and I love anything Asian..
ReplyDeleteI'll gladly pay postage if you'll package it up and send it to me :) Rhea, this is just gorgeous! Love love the red roses and the red Dresden trim. All the embellishments are wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour work is fabulous - coincidentally, I am making an altered book with a Chinese theme and was running out of images, so I had made a run to our local scrapbooking store and bought this same paper and some chipboard tags. I was so delighted to see what you have done with the same images. I'll post pics of my book once I'm done - I'm getting close ; ) Thanks for the inspiration! God bless!
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Oh, and what I was going to say was that the same evening after I got home, I spotted your work on Pinterest (I'm a follower) and was just blown away by your work. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteWow, this is beautiful! Love the colours, the red Dresden borders, and all the fabulous details. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!
ReplyDeleteMmm, Rhea, this one is really lovely! Just saw your first Birdsong project and that too, is a joy to behold! I especially appreciate all the details you pack into your work - they really add to the whole. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI recently saw your mini on the Alpha Stamps gallery and am totally amazed at this wonderful project. Being Asian, I am totally blown away at the creativity used to make this mini. I just got the Bird Song collection and was looking for a project..........wow, I have found it!!!You have definitely inspired me to make this mini. I may have to CASE it since it is so perfect!!!!I will link it up to your blog when my project is complete. Thank you for sharing your work!!!! and again, WOW!!!! hugs, Patti
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