Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Back to Basics - 7 years old



I love the grab bags with their mix of different shapes on a theme...and the stars are one of my favourites, I could quite happily fit several of them on any page or project.  For this page I decided to paint them; I started by covering them in white acrylic and once dry added a thick layer of yellow acrylic.  Whilst the yellow paint was still wet I sprinkled on some fine clear glitter just to add a little sparkle to the proceedings as it is a birthday page.  The stars help frame my photo and I stuck them around the edge of my stitched circle.

The photo is obviously a 7th birthday one - I'm not sure how the reflection of the candles got picked up in his hair but I really like it.



Katherine

5 comments:

Craftychris said...

What a fab page, so bright and cheerful xx

Words and Pictures said...

What a great layout... love the bright colours in the midst of a dark sky - like the face illuminated by the candles in a darkened room - so well thought out!
Alison x

Margie Higuchi said...

Oh, I love how you used the circle as the focal! Such a wonderful picture and that banner is super too!!

Angelnorth said...

Great LO, the sprinkle of stars is perfect and you're right about the candle reflection in his hair, it looks fab!

Gez Butterworth said...

Absolutely gorgeous LO Katherine.. just love your colour choices. Wonderful pic too xx