Spotlight: The Sea is Calling - Mixed Media Layout By Katelyn Grosart
Hello, G45ers!
Welcome to another week full of introductions to the Graphic 45 Brand Ambassadors for 2017. Today, we have the pleasure of introducing the wildly talented Katelyn Grosart. Katelyn has been crafting for years, been a part of the Graphic 45 family this last year as well, and is now joining us again. We could not be more thrilled to get to share her wonderful creations with you all. Today we will also share her magical mixed media layout she created using Voyage Beneath the Sea, complete with SnapGuide so you can see how she compose each element. Before we talk about Katelyn, we have to mention this week's prize-to enter to win just comment here on the blog each day today through Thursday or on Facebook. We will announce the winner right here on the blog, this Friday. And the winner will receive...
Vintage Hollywood 12x12 Paper Pad, 12x12 Patterns & Solids Paper Pad, 2 Chipboard, Tags & Pockets Die-Cuts, 8x8 paper pad, Ephemera & Journaling Cards, Black ATC Tags, Square Tags & Pockets Mini Albu, Square Deep Matchbook Box, Metal Drawer Pulls, Metal Lion's Head Knockers, and Vintage Hollywood Stamps, total value $135+.
Katelyn Grosart
“Hey G45 Fans! I’m Katelyn Grosart and I live on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC with my boyfriend of 7 years.
I’ve spent the last 8 years in the papercrafting world, working in a scrapbook store, as well as teaching a variety of classes. You’ll find me most of the time in my scrapbook room designing various cards, mixed media pages, scrapbook layouts, mini albums, and altered items.
In my spare time I love to read a good book while drinking a green tea latte or London Fog from Starbucks. When I’m not reading, I love to spend time with friends or watch a good movie. When the weather is nice, you’ll often find me outside taking advantage of the beautiful Canadian weather.”
Fun Facts:
- My all time favourite paper collection from Graphic 45 would be Botanical Tea, although Nature Sketchbook would be a close second.
- I’m a big Netflix watcher while I craft. My current favourite Netflix shows are: Grace & Frankie, House of Cards and Schitts Creek.
- I can’t live or craft without my fussy cutting scissors. I have 5 pairs just for fussy cutting in case I lose one in a pile while I’m crafting.
Now that you’ve learned a bit about Katelyn, she’s going to share with you a new project.
The Sea is Calling and I Must Go
Scrapbook Layout By Katelyn Grosart
“I love to explore new trends in the paper crafting industry. One of the new trends I decided that I wanted to explore is adding a mixed media element to my project. By using paint and texture paste with a stencil as well as a few other mixed media elements on a scrapbook layout freak the heck out of me and it’s something that I tend to avoid. So I challenged myself to explore this trend of using mixed media elements on a scrapbook layout. By mixing paint, texture paste, stenciling, a few embellishments and fussy cut images I was able to create this beautiful sea inspired layout. Grab a cup of your favourite beverage and enjoy the photos and tutorial of my sea inspired layout.” ~Katelyn Grosart
Tip:
Once your layout is put together, using white paint, add splatter marks over your entire layout.
Tip:
To add extra interest on your stenciled circles, rub on Opal Magic Wax in Blue and Green.
Here’s something I learned while exploring this technique: Keep adding paint, stenciled images, stamped images and wax to the base page of your layout. It will get better when you continue to add different layers and elements.
Graphic 45 Supplies:
- Voyage Beneath the Sea 12x12 Patterned Paper: Voyage Beneath the Sea, Neptune’s Adventure, Deep Blue Dreams, Aquatic Passage, Mermaid Melody, Steampunk Splash, Wild Waves.
- Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Keys
- Shabby Chic Ornate Metal Keyholes
Other Supplies:
- Elizabeth Craft Designs: Stitched Circles
- Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous: Mixed Media 2
- Prima Marketing: Art Alchemey Opal Magic Wax - Blue Velvet & Green Brocade
- Emerald Creek Craft Supplies: Burnt Copper Leaves Embossing Powder
- Southern Ridge Trading Company: Tiny Bubbles
- Dylusions for Ranger Ink: Polished Jade and Vibrant Turquoise Paint
- Dina Wakley for Ranger Ink: Palette Knife and White Gesso
- Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink: Distress Crayons - Lucky Clover, Peacock Feathers and Mermaid Lagoon
- Ranger Ink: Texture Paste Opaque Matte
Thanks for joining me today as I share with you my mixed media “The Sea is Calling and I Must Go” Scrapbook layout." ~Katelyn Grosart
...and thanks to Katelyn for sharing such a gorgeous layout. We hope we have helped get your week off to a great start. We have many more introductions to share with you this week. We are constantly amazed at and humbled by the talent of the Graphic 45 Brand Ambassadors. Stay tuned for more. We'd love to hear about some of your favorite projects by Katelyn in the comments below and remember that each comment is a chance to win this week's blog prize.
Happy Papercrafting!
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Wow beautiful layout, love the fussy cutting. This is one of my favorite collections.
Posted by: Rebecca Billard | June 14, 2017 at 02:23 PM
Awesome LO, love that you have 5 pairs of scissors! Need to do that too! Thanks for the opportunity to win such an awesome prize!
Posted by: Nancy Carroll | June 14, 2017 at 02:24 PM
Have these papers waiting for me to play with them. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Devra Joy | June 14, 2017 at 08:26 PM
Love what Katelyn did with this collection. I was one of my favorites. A great give away this week.
Posted by: Susie Stover | June 16, 2017 at 08:32 AM
Everything is gorgeous as usual! Can't live without G45 in my stash!
Posted by: Dottie Sims | June 16, 2017 at 09:28 AM
so beautiful!!!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | June 18, 2017 at 04:39 PM
So very pretty, the layers are beautiful ! You rock the fussy cut!!
Glad you'll be around for another year :)
Posted by: Rosann | June 19, 2017 at 10:51 AM
I love getting to know the new Graphic 45 Brand Ambassadors and seeing some new inspiring projects!
Posted by: Bethany Roberge | June 21, 2017 at 10:08 AM
Creativity in your designs is beyond words.
... and am serious.
Posted by: Ben | June 28, 2017 at 05:39 AM
Ganar este regalo seria lo unico bueno de este mes.
Posted by: Scrapeando hasta los domingos | June 30, 2017 at 05:53 AM
Beautiful details and colors on Katelyn's gorgeous project!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | June 30, 2017 at 10:47 AM
Precioso!
Posted by: Scrapeando hasta los domingos | July 17, 2017 at 05:59 PM
Fun paper, layout and great giveaway.
Posted by: Judy Biggerstaff | August 09, 2017 at 06:38 PM
What a beautiful layout Katelyn! I am a scrapbooker at heart and seeing such an awesome project puts me right in the scrapbooking mood. Thank you G45 for giving away such a wonderful prize!
Posted by: Joan Moser | August 17, 2017 at 05:50 PM
Your layout is so freaking awesome! I loved it very much.thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Amira Leyva Cervantes | November 02, 2017 at 08:58 AM
ʚ♡⃛ɞ(ू•ᴗ•ू❁) Crossing my fingers....
Posted by: april snook | November 28, 2017 at 09:18 AM