Monday, September 28, 2015

Misc Me Simple Abundance


Hello Everyone! It's Denise here today, to share some Misc. Me Mixed Media spreads with you.

I had certainly done some Misc. Me projects previously but I had not really got into the daily documenting of life. However, recently I read the terribly sad, yet inspiring post by Heidi Swapp, "My Heart...Cory's Story".  It was in this post, that she stressed the importance of documenting those everyday moments.  It really got me thinking and she also challenged everyone to documenting 30 days.

To be honest, I really don't think that I will document every single day, but I am decided and determined to keep documenting and to record those everyday moments. It may not be every day but it will be most days.

I also really thought about what I wanted to call this "document" and I decided upon "My Simple Abundance". I had previously read and loved "Simple Abundance" by Sarah Ban Breathnach and while creating my Misc. Me spreads I really came to see and appreciate my blessings, in this very graphic form. So this is really my 'graphic" version of keeping an Abundance Journal.

Firstly, here's the cover.

Misc. Me Album Cover by Denise van Deventer using BoBunny Provence Collection

I did some gesso and crackle paste for some of the elements and then added some fussy cut elements, along with some stamping.  I used Distress Inks to colour the gesso elements.

Misc. Me Album Cover by Denise van Deventer using BoBunny Provence Collection

Here's the first spread.

Misc. Me Spread by Denise van Deventer using BoBunny Provence Collection and Misc. Me

Again, I used inks, stencils and some crackle paste for the mixed media effects.

Misc. Me Spread by Denise van Deventer using BoBunny Provence Collection and Misc. Me


Misc. Me Spread by Denise van Deventer using BoBunny Provence Collection and Misc. Me

Here's the flip side of the spread.

Misc. Me Spread by Denise van Deventer using BoBunny Provence Collection and Misc. Me

The stickable stencils work like a charm on these cards.

Misc. Me Spread by Denise van Deventer using BoBunny Provence Collection and Misc. Me

I then also added some crackle effects again too.

Misc. Me Spread by Denise van Deventer using BoBunny Provence Collection and Misc. Me

I really did have fun creating these spreads and I have created many more.  So it didn't stop there!

I think that's an important thing too. If you are having fun, then creating is easy!

So perhaps I can challenge you to start "documenting" your Abundance?

Let us know how you get on.

Have a blessed and super day!

Denise x

BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: C'est Chic, Provence/ Provence
Stickers:  Combo Sticker/ Provence
Noteworthy: Provence
Buttons: Provence
Jewels: Double Dot Mocha
Chipboard: Provence
Stamps: Distressed Textures
Stickable Stencils: Starling, Whimsy, Bliss, Borders, Love
Kraft: Misc. Me 12x12 Binder
Misc. Me: Provence Journal Contents, Provence Pocket Squares, Notepaper, 12x12 Page Protector Variety Pack

6 comments:

  1. This is a stunning way to document all those special moments. Beautiful little mini album Denise.

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  2. Love the whole idea - & that you haven't put too much pressure on yourself to create it everyday... ADORE those stickers & loving the way you're using the stencils - it's like a pile of delish mini LOs on each page. GORGEOUS:)

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  3. I like your approach to documenting everyday life. You have lots of nice little notes and stories in here, plus lots of cute photos and pretty decorations. The project highlights a nice collection of everyday moments.

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