PageMaps: paper mixology with Kelly Goree + a BasicGrey prize

Friday, May 17, 2013

paper mixology with Kelly Goree + a BasicGrey prize

Hello everyone, Kelly Goree here with a special Paper Mixology in celebration of the PageMaps 7th Anniversary! This challenge is sponsored by BasicGrey.


 
I've had this photo to scrapbook since 2008. Seriously. 2008. It's one of my favorites of my two youngest but I never could figure out just what I wanted to do with it. And let's be honest, that royal blue is so vibrant so adding patterned paper with it could make it overwhelming if I wasn't careful. 



So I decided to minimize the patterns just a bit and go more for texture. I used textured cardstock in place of where I would normally use a pattern and it gave me the same result but with a bit less busy-ness. I added elements like buttons and brads and even chipboard under some of my punched stars for extra dimension and "oomph." And to really go crazy, I lifted up the photo with foam adhesive to make sure it stood out and was noticed.
 

 
 
 Mixing patterned papers can sometimes be tricky, but if you break down your papers by scale, you'll discover it's much easier to bring them all together!
 

Try your hand at some paper mixology and you could win a BasicGrey collection pack of your choosing! Just create a layout, based on this sketch, and mix up some patterned paper. You can even convert the sketch to 12x12 if you'd like! This contest starts today and ends at midnight MST on Thursday, June 7, 2013. The contest is open to everyone, everywhere!
 
Good luck!
 
Kelly Goree
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34 comments:

  1. Jennifer ScullMay 17, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    what a precious photo and great use of this layout sketch! love all of the stars, too. you did a phenom job keeping the blue from being too overwhelming.

    have a great weekend! :)

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  2. MarielleMay 17, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Love this Kelly !!

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  3. FrancineMay 17, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    This is a lovely layout Kelly! I love the simplicity of it.
    Isn't it wonderful when you can catch such sweet emotions forever in a photograph!

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  4. smith roseMay 18, 2013 at 8:47 AM

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  5. Lisa L.May 19, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Here is my take on this one:

    http://sisterhoodgallery.ning.com/photo/patterned-paper-mix?context=user


    Thanks! I love patterned papers.

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  6. LesleeMay 20, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Great celebrations!
    Here is my take on Kelly's sketch:

    http://mtcanuk.blogspot.com/2013/05/layout-creation.html

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  7. ChelseaMay 20, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    My layout!

    http://documentdaily.blogspot.com/2013/05/whats-in-your-basket.html

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  8. TeenaBugg38May 20, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Here's mine!!
    http://teenabugg.blogspot.com/2013/05/moody-monday.html

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  10. Diana FernandezMay 23, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Fabulous sketch! I had a lot of fun doing this in my smash book here is my link http://creationsforastar.blogspot.com/2013/05/smashing-gianne-graduate.html

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  11. Mendi YoshikawaMay 23, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    This is such a gorgeous layout! I love everything about it. I've pinned ya! :)

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  12. JeffMay 25, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Here is my layout. I had such fun making this one. http://www5.snapfish.com/snapfish/slideshow/AlbumID=11444138014/PictureID=615411622014/a=134322153_134322153/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/

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  13. AgataMay 26, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Love the challenge, this sketch is so good! Here's my take at it:
    http://underconstruction-agata.blogspot.ch/2013/05/page-maps.html

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  14. Jessica NavarroMay 26, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Here's my take on the sketch and challenge. I converted the sketch to a 12x12 and used a mixture of Crate Paper and CTMH pattern papers. Great sketch and I love BG!

    http://scraplifterdesigns.blogspot.com/2013/05/swaddled.html

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  15. MarielleMay 29, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Here's my take on this sketch,I also converted it to a 12x12 and used a mix of Basic Grey and Echo Park supplies :)
    http://lescrapdemarilou.blogspot.ca/2013/05/new-look.html

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  16. Kelly MassmanMay 29, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Here's mine: http://kmassman-scrapbooks-cards.blogspot.com/2013/05/kayaks.html

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  17. Nota MatahatiMay 29, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Thanks for the great sketch! Here's my take:

    http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1784533&cat=500

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  18. Celeste B.May 30, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Here's my layout. I converted to 12x12 and used quite a few different pattern papers.
    http://celestebrodnik.blogspot.com/2013/05/washi-tape-banner-tutorial.html

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  19. Life in ColorsMay 30, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Here's my page;
    http://bearfamilysscraps.blogspot.nl/search/label/pagemaps

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  20. SvjetlanaMay 31, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Fantastic page and the sketch. My take on it is here:
    http://mymomentstotreasure.blogspot.com/2013/05/page-maps-basic-grey-challenge.html

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  21. {Colleen}June 1, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Loved your layout Kelly. This one was a challenge as I don't usually use lots of patterned papers. Here it is
    http://sortedscrapper.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/page-maps-anniversary-challenge-paper.html

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  22. SabrinaJune 1, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/96821982@N07/8918700558/

    So... mixing patterns not my strong suit. Even so, I like doing layouts like this that stretch me and teach me what NOT to do next time... If I had this to do over, I would have made the blue strip and the background both solids with texture instead of prints. This turned out too crazy!

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  23. IsbahaJune 2, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Here is my page :
    http://isbahashome.blogspot.fr/2013/06/a-page-with-original-handmade-flowers.html
    Thanks for inspiration !

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  24. RubyJune 2, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    This was a great sketch to work on. You can find my version of the sketch here.
    http://rubym-inspiredscrapper.blogspot.ca/2013/06/pagemaps-mixology-may-sketch-challenge.html

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  25. Karen SueJune 3, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Thanks for the great challenge and inspiration, anything to get me busy at my scrap table, I love mixing PP and the sketch was wonderful to work with
    here's mine:
    http://myblogcoco.blogspot.ca/2013/06/love-your-this-much-layout.html

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  26. Terhi KoskinenJune 4, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    This my version:

    http://tellimaria.blogspot.fi/2013/06/pagemaps-challenges-3.html

    :)
    Welcome to visit!

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  27. Julie HJune 4, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Lovely sketch, very adaptable. I used it here:

    http://spendlesscraftmore.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/mixing-it-up-with-pagemaps.html

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  28. KathyJune 4, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    I love using patterned papers, so I really enjoyed this challenge! Great sketch, as always. Here's the link to my page:
    http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/image/layout/3955691.html

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  29. SarahJune 5, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Loved this challenge and the sketch rocks!! Here's my take:

    scrapsbysarah.blogspot.com

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  30. scrappin2babygirlsJune 5, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    thanks for the fun challenge heres my entry: http://babyjaydensmommy.blogspot.com/2013/06/cuddles-layout.html
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  31. Beatrice LawsonJune 5, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Kelly is so fabulous, hope she will come back to Canada to teach - when there is no snowstorm! I changed it to a 12" x 12", and here is my layout.
    http://www.wellcraftedhome.com/1/post/2013/06/page-maps-mixology-challenge-with-kelly-goree.html

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  32. Jinny NewlinJune 6, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    Thanks for the great sketch and chance to win! http://jinnynewlin.blogspot.com/2013/06/lets-get-trendy-now-3-stitching.html

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  33. TomomiJune 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Love this sketch!!
    Here is my take:)

    http://tomomi-happy-croppy.blogspot.jp/2013/06/mint-julep.html

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  34. LastochkaJune 7, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I hope I am not too late))
    http://art-of-spring.blogspot.com/2013/06/one-day-in-sevastopol.html

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