Saturday, February 1, 2014

Botanical Tea Easel Album


With all the excitement of my publication, I am late to post this project for Graphic 45 with their new Botanical Tea collection.  This is my personal favorite of the newest releases.  The imagery is perfect as always and I love the colors they chose.



I just love this vibrant blue bird image.  I also love all the lush botanical images.




As always, it was hard to use some of my precious things...like the metal staples doorknob, but I managed and the project is much better for it.




The bottom of the easel book is actually the side that now opens.  I cut the album along the seam and used the new washi tape to seal up the edges.  A fun latch gives the book more character.




Inside I made several two page layouts.  I simply let the papers speak to me as I went.




Lots of paper flowers by Petaloo were added along the way, as you can see they are a perfect compliment.




Some of the images were simply matted and some were fussy cut to add interesting but simple additions to each page.




Since I did not have any of the coordinating embellishments I created some of my own, like the tiny pink corners used to frame the fern.




I just cannot get over the beautiful muted tones of this palate.




More sweet floral patterns along side classic botanical prints.




A tip for the inside of the book:  before adding my papers I stained the inside of the coil with picket fence distress stain.  Adding this muted white really helped with the shabby chic look I was going for.




I got a bit carried away with matting images.  It is such a simple way to add detail.




Here you can see one of the shabby chic metal keyholes.  I really love the new finish.




Thanks for sticking with me to the end!  I hope you were inspired just a bit.  I know looking at these nice spring images was fun, especially in the midst of all this snow!

Cheers, 

Rhea

7 comments:

  1. Absolutely gorgeous. Feels like spring know king at my door..

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  2. Beautiful papers and a beautiful creation!

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  3. The Angels are singing a glorious song!!! When I first saw this I actually had to catch my breath!!! It is absolutely divine! I LOVELOVELOVE the layering and all of the great detail work! Your work is always so amazing and I look forward to seeing your projects! Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart with me!

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  4. This is gorgeous! Can't wait to see these papers in person.

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  5. Rhea -- this album is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! It certainly does inspire. You are a true artist.

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  6. Such a sweet album and I just love that closure! I must agree with you, it's a very beautiful collection. ~Debbie

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