GIU Day 5

Well, we made it to Friday!  WHEW… It’s been a roller coaster ride of fun.  For some of you, it may have left you feeling nauseated, others just with an urge for a concession stand hot dog.  Either way, I hope you got your money’s worth these past 5 days.

It took all week, but you and I found our way through the chaos that is my mind and the frenzied purchases I have made over the years. And today is really no exception. Vellum.  Yes, vellum.  The one supply we still take out every now and again and wonder how we are going to adhere it to our project without the adhesive showing. No matter the method, we always somehow feel unsatisfied. I chose using EYELETS another “postmodern” embellishment in my stash.  Not a go to fastener, but one that works perfectly for adhering that opaque paper that makes you scream when you try and emboss on it.  But, also the one supply that can bring elegance to your project.  Here’s my submission.  I’m using the vellum as a ground for the mason jar of flowers.  Hopefully it helps give some separation from the busy patterned paper.

Finally, some parting words that you can read when you are sitting on the pot after that concession stand hot dog you decided to buy.

Buttons, brads, eyelets, lace, felt, embossed paper, washi tape, thumb punches, they may have been purchased years ago, but they still can have relevance today.  We just need to dig them out of the bin they are hiding in and use them.  I’m not saying that you should dig those 4” stilettos out and wear them on your next trip to Target, but you could put them on to reach that box of paper flowers you have stashed in the back of your closet.  Rethink, repurpose, reuse. that’s the point here.  Don’t let those forgotten supplies sit idle. You loved them once, love them again now.

Supplies:

• Unity-Hello New Life
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink
• Paper Studio Vellumn
• Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens
• Paper Studio Eyelets
• Yellow & White Baker's twine
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink-Wld Honey