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Tuesday, 3 July 2012

UKScrappers Blog Hop

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Welcome to the UKScrappers Sponsors Blog Hop!

I’m Vicki, owner of a sprinkle of imagination.  If you’re here because of the blog hop you may have come from here 3D Jean.  After commenting (and BE SURE TO MENTION YOUR UKS USER NAME in your comment) hop on to a trip down memory lane .  If you lose your way, hop to the UKS post  to see the whole linked list. Be sure to reply in that thread when you complete the hop!

If you’re not here from the blog hop, or a member of UKScrappers, please feel free to leave a comment anyway as I’m giving away a £10.00 gift voucher to one of the commentators here!

OK, down to business then. This time around I have a layout for you. I know, it’s been a while, and I know we sell a lot of art supplies and goodies that are great for your mixed media projects and art journals, but we also have a fabulous range of scrapbook papers.  This is a really straight forward and inexpensive layout as I’m betting you’ll have most of the bits, or things you could substitute sitting in your stash. Nothing fancy, and yes, there is paint involved.

I’ve taken just two sheets of 12x12 paper.

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From 7 Dots Studio’s Dreamer collection – City Lights using the “b” side which looks like this….
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Next up – from Graphic 45’s Olde Curiosity Shoppe… Butterfly Specifics

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The photo’s I’m using on this layout are of The Angel Of The North, so to help create a more industrial feel to the page I’ve grunged up the 7 Dots paper and the photo’s by taking a paint dabber (Jenni Bowlin Fountain Pen) and using it fairly dry and cross hatching around the edges. Test your dabber on some scrap paper first to get rid of any excess paint.  You do need it fairly dry for this effect.

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Next I’ve taken a Prima mask (fence 2), and have used it with Violet Archival Ink on some some cut ‘n dry foam.

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Background done! How easy was that?! I know very, right, and I’ll bet you still have clean fingers and haven’t decorated half your desk with ink and paint. Bonus!

I’ve used three photo’s, all different sizes, put them in place and then added strips of Tim Holtz Tissue tape (from the Traveller set in this case), layering them up.

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For the final touch I’ve cut six butterflies from the Graphic 45 paper and added a date stamp using the SMASH Date stamp.

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Don’t forget to leave a comment, both here and on the UKS post.  I’ll do a random draw here for a commentator to win a £10.00 gift voucher to spend at a sprinkle of imagination!

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Happy Hopping, I hope you’ve enjoyed my project  and enjoy the next project at a trip down memory lane!

Thanks for stopping by!
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134 comments:

  1. Olive3 July 2012 at 00:29

    very grungy. I love this layout, it's fresh. UKS- Freedom

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  2. Wisher3 July 2012 at 00:29

    Lovely - inspires me to get my hands off my aj and onto some scrapping- thanks

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  3. Sue L3 July 2012 at 01:04

    Been wondering what to use my tissue tape for apart from binding the edges of boxes.
    UKs, ambermouse

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  4. Anita3 July 2012 at 04:32

    I love the grungey yet delicate feel of those 7 dots papers, so pretty. The butterflies add the perfect finishing touch too!
    uks name anita m

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  5. BEX3 July 2012 at 06:42

    Vicki I do love your stuff and I really like the more mixed media look of this page. Thanks for sharing. UKS scrap3d

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  6. Scrapping4fun3 July 2012 at 06:50

    Love anything to do with butterflies!! UKS alison-lee

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  7. Liz3 July 2012 at 07:15

    love the butterflies and the way its all out together UKS Cottonscraps

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  8. jill3 July 2012 at 07:22

    Fab LO, like the prima mask you've used as well. UKS lemonblossom

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  9. Suzy3 July 2012 at 07:26

    Stunning layout, uks name suzycad

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  10. cathy05363 July 2012 at 07:37

    Love that butterfly paper, gorgeous - UKS cathy0536

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  11. Jane3 July 2012 at 07:45

    love the look of this, thanks for a great tutorial x
    uks - janen

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  12. Mrsjobee3 July 2012 at 07:52

    Not my normal sort of papers but I love your finished page. Jo.Bee x

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  13. Helen3 July 2012 at 07:57

    Fab layout - I like the way you have used the Tim Tape. Weehaggis

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  14. HilaryB3 July 2012 at 08:07

    I love the grungy look, I think it is time t get the ink and paints out and get messy- thanks for the inspiration.Tigerlady

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  15. Katherine3 July 2012 at 08:08

    Super page I love the background you created and industrial feel :) sutty

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  16. pmk3 July 2012 at 08:12

    Love the way the butterflies soften the look of the page. pmk

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  17. Cheryl3 July 2012 at 08:16

    I wouldn't have thought to put butterflies with those pics, but it works beautifully
    Cherry390

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  18. fatmonica3 July 2012 at 08:25

    It's gorgeous.I really like the background.UKS fatmonica

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  19. hotpotato3 July 2012 at 08:32

    I'm enjoying this. hotpotato

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  20. Karen3 July 2012 at 08:38

    lovely layout and great use of the paper - karen barker

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  21. Ali3 July 2012 at 08:41

    You've done a beautiful job of the background paper - looks great fun, and the butterflies are so pretty.

    Ali TS

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  22. Jo_annepinc3 July 2012 at 08:42

    Great layout, not my usual style but I really fancy having a go - Joannepink (UKS)

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  23. Jo_annepinc3 July 2012 at 08:44

    Great layout, not my usual style but defiantly one to try, Joannepink (UKS)

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  24. Anonymous3 July 2012 at 08:46

    LOVE your background wow
    RachelC

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  25. Suzanne3 July 2012 at 08:51

    Love how you personalised the paper here. I'm only on the second blog of the hop and already I'm itching to get into my craft room! fruitysuet.

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  26. vixen3 July 2012 at 08:53

    wow love your choice of papers and how you have used them to create your layout. love the butterflies too x from Boland :)

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  27. Helen3 July 2012 at 09:07

    great layout, love the butterflies. Helen_a78

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  28. Mole3 July 2012 at 09:07

    Love that background, must use my templates more! Mole - UKS

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  29. Ali3 July 2012 at 09:08

    Oooh Vicki, this is scrummy! I love the grungy style and the butterflies are just lush! I *need* me some of that butterfly paper! :)

    UKS Alipeeps

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  30. Amy3 July 2012 at 09:12

    Lovely layout, i love the butterflies! My name is A_M_Y on UKS.

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  31. Karen3 July 2012 at 09:13

    Love the 'wings' theme of the LO and I much prefer grungy to pretty, cutesy stuff :lol: Great LO. Kitty Crafts (UKS)

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  32. Anne Essex3 July 2012 at 09:15

    Gorgeous layout. I must get brave and cut up my butterfly paper. UKS Aston Angel

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  33. Unknown3 July 2012 at 09:16

    I love this look- and seen some things I obviously just have to have now!
    Kim on UKS

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  34. Anonymous3 July 2012 at 09:17

    i love what you did with the background! UKS lintsi

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  35. Bernice Hopper3 July 2012 at 09:21

    Loving the hop. Well I would with a UKS name of hopberni

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  36. new2this3 July 2012 at 09:28

    Definitely living up to the name .. linking the Angel and butterflies!! I could do a digi version of this too. Thanks. UKS new2this

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  37. Patty3 July 2012 at 09:28

    I love this ... and what a super photo too.

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  38. Christine3 July 2012 at 09:29

    love how you've prepped the paper for your LO

    (UKS - chrisrydal)

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  39. Lynne Vowles3 July 2012 at 09:30

    Fabulous, I shall be back to have a play with your ideas. Beadmad x

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  40. new2this3 July 2012 at 09:32

    Living up to the name linking the Angel with butterflies! I could even do a digi version of this. Thanks. UKS new2this

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  41. K3 July 2012 at 09:37

    Lovely grunge papers, & the butterflies lift it wonderfully.

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  42. Jo3 July 2012 at 09:38

    A beautiful layout, really shows off the photos so well.

    Jo aka Wonky

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  43. K3 July 2012 at 09:38

    p.s
    UKS Sylphraven

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  44. Trish3 July 2012 at 09:42

    Gorgeous - love the butterflies!
    Trish (Chick)

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  45. Scrappy~Sarah3 July 2012 at 09:46

    A great page, one day I will get messy lol. Love the butterflies :)
    Scrappy~Sarah

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  46. Tinker3 July 2012 at 09:47

    I love that you did grunge without getting messy! Must give it a try. UKS TinkerHamilton

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  47. Alison3 July 2012 at 10:15

    Love an "arty" layout! Great tutorial, and the photo subject is fab - doing industrial type layouts are fun!
    UKS Alibri

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  48. Maggie3 July 2012 at 10:28

    I've hopped over from UKS and wanted to say how much I enjoyed your tutorial, I love new ideas for LO's, many thanks
    Maggie B @ UKS

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  49. lizzylou3 July 2012 at 10:28

    Just love it. Ive got the mask you've used so I feel i can give it a go and a nice easy page without having to get the hole lot of stash out. thankyou for the inspiration :) uks lizzylou

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  50. Anne3 July 2012 at 10:31

    Butterflies are my favorites so I loved your project.
    anne88 on UKS

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  51. Anonymous3 July 2012 at 10:43

    Beautiful layout! My UK name is egratsia ...

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  52. Words and Pictures3 July 2012 at 10:46

    This is amazing... love all the techniques (and thank you for the great detail in the explanations). So much fabulous detail. UKS flutterby69

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  53. Lelly3 July 2012 at 10:49

    Just the thing to get my mojo kick started again
    UKS lelly

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  54. Dawn3 July 2012 at 10:55

    Fabulous, love the butterflies!
    Uks Mrs Cheshire

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  55. Jibba Jabba3 July 2012 at 11:01

    That is just such a beatiful page - Jibba Jabba

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  56. Jibba Jabba3 July 2012 at 11:01

    That is such a beautiful page - Jibba Jabba UKS

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  57. Kat3 July 2012 at 11:08

    Love the grungey feel to it! Will have a go on a quiet weekend! :) Thanks for the tutorial.

    UKS: Kat

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  58. Kat3 July 2012 at 11:09

    Love the grungey feel to it! Will have a go on a quiet weekend. Thanks for the tutorial!!

    UKS: Kat

    (first comment didn't post?!)

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  59. Ifa3 July 2012 at 11:12

    Lovely! UKS Ifa

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  60. Sue3 July 2012 at 11:12

    Love the look and that butterfly paper - sue52

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  61. Sharon3 July 2012 at 11:42

    The butterflies set the photo off beautifully - UKS scraprookie

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  62. Yolanda3 July 2012 at 11:48

    Lovely grungy feel to this LO UKS Scrappyyo

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  63. Carole Wright3 July 2012 at 11:54

    great site love those papers. caroleanne UKS

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  64. GlitteryKatie3 July 2012 at 12:15

    Fabulous and grungy LO! UKS Katie

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  65. Jayne in Norfolk3 July 2012 at 12:34

    I think I need to check out this Masking business. Layout looks fabulous

    Jayne
    UKS jaykay

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  66. Summer Sunflower3 July 2012 at 12:36

    Love all the paint effects that you have used, a great LO.

    UKS NAME Summer Sunflower

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  67. MiniOwner3 July 2012 at 12:37

    Just lovely!
    MiniOwner x

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  68. Sian3 July 2012 at 12:54

    ooh my favourite papers! I thought I'd bought you out of all those 7 dots studio ones lol. Gorgeous layout really suits the theme SIan x UKS Violaceous

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  69. littlenat3 July 2012 at 13:03

    Love how you've used those papers!

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  70. sam3 July 2012 at 13:06

    so simple but so effective , want to get crafting now !
    bubble460

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  71. nerllybird3 July 2012 at 13:09

    Mmm, lovely textural painty LO! And if you think I wouldn't decorate half my desk making that, you don't know nuffink, lol.
    Nerlly

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  72. sixofone aka Leah3 July 2012 at 13:18

    Lovely LO. So simple yet effective. UKS sixofone

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  73. Jennie3 July 2012 at 13:53

    Great LO, Jencrafts

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  74. Rosiemac3 July 2012 at 14:31

    No excuses your directions are so clear and the lo is simple but oh so effective. thanks Rosiemac.

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  75. Lousette3 July 2012 at 14:54

    Oooh, those butterflies are gorgeous. What a great project. UKS name - Lousette

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  76. susibee3 July 2012 at 14:55

    Great layout. Susibee

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  77. KraftyKaren3 July 2012 at 15:13

    Really lovely layout x

    UKS name - Badgerleader

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  78. furrypig3 July 2012 at 15:21

    those papers work really well with your fab photos some great ideas thanks, furrypig

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  79. Fiona@Staring at the Sea3 July 2012 at 15:23

    What a great project and I love that butterfly paper :o)

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  80. Elaine3 July 2012 at 15:27

    Loving your background technique - it's very effective!

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  81. Unknown3 July 2012 at 15:49

    Oh, I have some tissue tape stash and was wondering what to do with it! Also really like the industrial and the 'nature' feel. UKS Hotluca

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  82. Dee3 July 2012 at 15:56

    Pretty butterflies - Craftdee UKS.

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  83. Lynne3 July 2012 at 15:58

    This has really inspired me to have a go at messy play once more,Thank you so much for those instructions UKS name Retired nana

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  84. Unknown3 July 2012 at 16:02

    Gorgeous Vicki- love the butterflies. UKS Laura Godfrey

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  85. tape3 July 2012 at 16:23

    Ooo, fab layout, love the grunginess!

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  86. Bush Girl3 July 2012 at 16:27

    Ahhh, those butterflies are divine. I want to go and scrap NOW!

    UKS name = Bush Girl

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  87. Lynne3 July 2012 at 16:28

    Love the layout (and the papers-lush!) UKS Lynne

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  88. Bush Girl3 July 2012 at 16:30

    What happened to my comment?

    Stunning butterflies and awesome LO.

    UKS name = Bush Girl

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  89. Flossyjamba3 July 2012 at 16:43

    ooh pretty! Loving the blog hop already! UKS Flossyjamba x

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  90. Jimjams3 July 2012 at 16:47

    That statue is amazing - love the contrast with the soft organic butterflies!
    Jemma aka Jimjams x

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  91. craftaholic-sheila.blogspot.com3 July 2012 at 17:19

    Hi, think this is a lovely idea, and I know I would be decorating all my clothes as well as the desk LOL. I'm fairly new to UKS so just learning as I go along. I've got some photo's in mind for this kind of Page. They are of Ironbridge in Shropshire.
    Sheila

    UKS Name Crafty Lady

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  92. Lisa M. Zepponi3 July 2012 at 17:36

    What a beautiful LO! Thanks for the tutorial! UKS: Lisa M. Zepponi

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  93. Chell3 July 2012 at 17:37

    Fab LO Love the grungy look with the softness of the butterflies...

    UKS GOSIE

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  94. Lou3 July 2012 at 17:40

    Lovely LO those butterflies are fab.

    Lou@CCW

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  95. Jules3 July 2012 at 17:52

    Great layout, I must try to use my paints and inks more on layouts! Love the butterflies too. Yorkshirelass :D

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  96. Karen3 July 2012 at 18:01

    Love the finished LO :)
    UKS PinkSparklyScrapper

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  97. Glen3 July 2012 at 18:08

    Ohh...I LOVE the effect of the paint, the mask and those butterflies Vicki. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Graphic45 papers - so full of colour and nostalgia and The Angel of the North pics are perfect for this layout!TFS.UKS ArtAngel

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  98. Melanie Marshall3 July 2012 at 18:12

    Hello Vicki - nice to meet you :) I love the layering of this layout to create a unique page. Beautiful!This is 'real' crafting - not a load of premade embellies stuck down - but I guess that's my opinion ;) UKS pinkladymel

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  99. Weasel3 July 2012 at 18:45

    Love the butterflies, and the 7 Dots paper is fab - both sides! UKS Weaselwise

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  100. bonjen33 July 2012 at 18:54

    the butterflies are the perfect finishing touch, great LO, bonjen3 uks

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  101. Mrs Bookworm3 July 2012 at 18:55

    Not something I've tried before, but it looks really interesting :) Thanks for sharing
    UKS: acraftybookworm

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  102. Treenie3 July 2012 at 19:02

    Love anything to do with butterflies. Like the grubby look. Uks peve1

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  103. Philomena3 July 2012 at 19:04

    Lovely layout.UKS Philthetog.

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  104. Philomena3 July 2012 at 19:06

    Lovely layout.UKS Philthetog.

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  105. gleestormont3 July 2012 at 19:50

    that sculpture is amazing. Love how you did your page, thanks for sharing. (gleestormont @ UKS from Kailua, Hawaii, aloha!)

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  106. Niki Rowland3 July 2012 at 19:54

    Great grungy layout! (ScrapHappyNiki)

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  107. Tigs3 July 2012 at 19:55

    Love the papers you've used, especially the butterflies :)
    UKS Tigs

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  108. RachyK3 July 2012 at 20:04

    Wow so effective to mix the industrialness (that's not a word but you know what I mean) and the butterflies :) UKS RachyK

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  109. Unknown3 July 2012 at 20:28

    Love the wings theme grungy like the angel

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  110. Sue E3 July 2012 at 20:37

    Absolutely love this
    UKS Susiefish

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  111. Minty Magic3 July 2012 at 20:49

    Gorgeous - thanks for taking the time to put together such a great project. I love the grungy feel - UKS Minty Magic

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  112. Sharon S3 July 2012 at 20:50

    Very creative, the butterflies are a great idea! UKS sharon1973

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  113. Unknown3 July 2012 at 21:11

    Love your layout... so inspiring... love the butterflies and now I want a date stamp!!!!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Hugs
    UKS: kimmie_35

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  114. Fran3 July 2012 at 21:22

    Such talent I love the butterflies

    thanks
    Fran
    UKS Hedgie

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  115. nickir3 July 2012 at 21:35

    I love that background. Thanks for the inspiration.
    UKS - Nickir

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  116. Jess3 July 2012 at 21:49

    Stunning photos to scrap, thank you for sharing x
    UKS- Jessbaby

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  117. Dee3 July 2012 at 21:54

    thats so cool, love it.

    UKS Dee100

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  118. Suze3 July 2012 at 21:55

    Love the use of the mask, I've been unsure and reluctant to use them so far but you've given me inspiration. UKS: Cruzysuzie

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  119. Deborah3 July 2012 at 22:37

    Love the junxtaposition between the angel of the north and the butterflies both with their wings outstretched. Fabulous!

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  120. Eileen3 July 2012 at 22:48

    I like the contrast between the 'grungy' background and the pretty butterflies. I might try this with some stamped butterflies.
    (UKS Eileen C)

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  121. Annie Claxton3 July 2012 at 22:49

    I love this page, must have a go at your background techniques and the contrast of the butterflies against the grunginess is perfect.

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  122. Annie Claxton3 July 2012 at 22:51

    Love this page, must try your background techniques and the contrast of the butterflies against the grunginess is perfect. UKS: annieclaxton

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  123. stitching lady3 July 2012 at 22:58

    I love the way you have mixed the papers you've used!
    UKS name stitching lady

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  124. topsy3 July 2012 at 23:01

    I love the grungy way you have done the LO, and butterflies are my favourite :)

    UKS - topsy

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  125. Jennifer Grace3 July 2012 at 23:31

    I love that grunge effect, it suits the theme very well! UKS: jennifergrace

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  126. Effie4 July 2012 at 08:16

    Just love those butterflies.... UKS Efemera.

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  127. Anonymous4 July 2012 at 17:29

    Lovely use of items, will have to have a go of this:)
    UKS name lojo7868

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  128. Lucy :)4 July 2012 at 20:23

    i like the way you've used the tissue tape ... (UKS Woozle)

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  129. chris4 July 2012 at 21:07

    Not used to masking but this is a lovely LO, perfect for the photos
    Thank you
    Chris

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  130. Anonymous5 July 2012 at 08:26

    You have reminded me to use ink with my masks instead of mists! Thanks!

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  131. Allycat x5 July 2012 at 19:06

    Great to see you scrapping again & although I'm not a huge lover of the Graphic45 range, I love what you've done with it! UKS AllycatD

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  132. Lovestampin6 July 2012 at 16:54

    Great instructions and I love the butterfly paper. Must look for it. Thanks for sharing. UKS LizzieM

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  133. Lovestampin6 July 2012 at 16:55

    Great instructions and I love the butterfly paper. Must look for it. Thanks for sharing. UKS LizzieM

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  134. Claveh6 July 2012 at 18:14

    This is very unusual work, great to see something so different. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. xxx Claveh

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