Monday, July 23, 2018

Embroidered Scrapbooking Layout | Challenge Yourself

Hi everyone, this week over on the Pebbles blog is all about challenging ourselves. I went about tackling this by doing something relatively new to me – Mixed Media – and something I LOVE to do but never make the time to do – Hand Stitching.  Take a look at this embroidered scrapbooking layout and then keep reading to see how it all came together.
Embroidered Patterned Paper Scrapbooking by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc #MyBrightLife collection #scrapbooking #sewing #mixedmedia #papercrafts #scrapbook #embroidery
As you can see, I did not shy away from this challenge. I just fell in love with the floral patterned paper and absolutely HAD to create an embroidered scrapbooking layout.
Embroidered Patterned Paper Scrapbooking by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc #MyBrightLife collection #scrapbooking #sewing #mixedmedia #papercrafts #scrapbook #embroidery
To get started, I trimmed the upper right and lower left triangles of my layout. If I had been machine stitching a pattern, I would normally have stitched the entire thing but I knew I didn’t want to embroider something that I would have to cut apart. I added a small cluster of die cut flowers and a wood embellishment to the top portion of the layout.  Just a little since the embroidered patterned paper was quite busy enough.
Embroidered Patterned Paper Scrapbooking by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc #MyBrightLife collection #scrapbooking #sewing #mixedmedia #papercrafts #scrapbook #embroidery
This is the lower half. As you can see, I spent way too many hours poking holes and threading the needle doing what I refer to as a regular stitch and french knots. If you are thinking about doing this, I suggest finding a comfy spot of the couch and binge watching your favorite show. Or if you have a road trip (and your the passenger) or a long flight.
Embroidered Patterned Paper Scrapbooking by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc #MyBrightLife collection #scrapbooking #sewing #mixedmedia #papercrafts #scrapbook #embroidery
I added two photos to the layout. I was originally going to tuck them both under the pretty embroidered patterned paper so I wouldn’t have to cover any of it up but it didn’t look right so I tucked one under and another over. That’s when it felt right!  I also added some layers of patterned paper and vellum and die cuts, 3D stickers and regular stickers.
Embroidered Patterned Paper Scrapbooking by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc #MyBrightLife collection #scrapbooking #sewing #mixedmedia #papercrafts #scrapbook #embroidery
Oh, the mixed media…I added white gesso to the yellow patterned paper background and then applied watered down mist to the gesso. I just needed to soften up the background slightly and add a few pops of color. All I need to do now is add my journaling – private words to my daughters will be written on those lines above!
Embroidered Patterned Paper Scrapbooking by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc #MyBrightLife collection #scrapbooking #sewing #mixedmedia #papercrafts #scrapbook #embroidery
There you have it – my labor of love, literally and figuratively!  I hope you have enjoyed seeing how I challenged myself this month and hope you will try something just a bit outside of your comfort zone very soon!
xoxo, Heather
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