Welcome to the blog focusing this month on the theme of handmade embellishments. Making my own embellishments isn't something I do that often as I tend to love all the beautiful bits and pieces that are made for us in the collections. However this month I did have some fun with some simple embellishments.
I created my layout with the fantastic 5th & Monaco collection from Crate Paper which I love! I wanted the focus of this page to be grass green and texture.
To create the texture I have focused on the ruffles and banner. The ruffles are simply pleated tissue paper which I have trimmed with some pom pom trims (cute aren't they!?)
I made my top bunting using a punch and stitching the bunting pieces to some green ribbon so I could add the bunting in a hung style at the top of the page.
Continuing with the them of green ribbon, I decorated a paper clip to go on the photograph of my son on his sister's skates.
My last and probably favourite embellishment are the sequin tails that I made and added underneath my butterflies. These were quick and easy to make but are a nice way to add some movement to a page ( remember this in case you are ever challenged to 'create a moving part' on a page!) . I just added some knots along the way to stop all the sequins stacking up on the embroidery thread.
I have some epoxy stickers which are also great for making your own flair type embellishment. I have added one on this page but its a bit hard to spot. (up in my top cluster for those of you with great eyesight).
I love the texture and movement of this layout. I really look forward to seeing what you create for this months them in our facebook group, be sure to tag me if this page inspires you in any way.
