One current fun colour trend I have been seeing on the rise in scrapbooking is GOLD! It’s rich and luxurious and just a little can spice up any project. Pink Paislee has a line called Luxe that embraces not only gold but silver too. They have patterned paper, rubons, alphas and chipboard embellishments. I paired some of these products with some gold embossed stamped images on this layout I created.
Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock, Patterned Paper Pink Pasilee/Basic Grey, Rubon’s Pink Paislee, Chipboard Stars Pink Pasilee, Gold Aphas Pink Paislee, Stamps Technique Tuesday, Gold Embossing Powder American Crafts, Top Boss Embossing Ink, Wood Stars from Freckled Fawn, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, We R Memory Keepers Corner Rounder, and font Veteran Typewriter downloaded from the internet
I decided to work with a ton of busy photos so I kept my layout simple. This also allowed me to really focus on using a lot of gold elements on my layout. I zeroed in on the star element since it went so well with my layout concept. I combined gold chipboard and rubon stars with others I cut directly from the Luxe patterned paper. I used foam squares to give the stars depth and added some wood veneer for contrast. Stamping and embossing is another easy way to add a bit of luxury to your layout. I tend to stamp mainly using black and I was nervous to step out of my comfort zone with gold. After finishing my layout I realized the gold doesn’t over power the other elements on my project and is much more neutral than I suspected it would be.
Happy National Scrapbook Day and embrace a little luxury on your next project! ~ Summer
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yes, of course, it’s the Luxe line from Pink Paislee! Leave a comment below by 6:00 p.m. on
Saturday, May 11th for your opportunity to introduce this great line to your
collection! Our friends at Pink Paislee
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~ Catherine
Ohhhh that is gorgeous and rich! WoW! Love it!!
Posted by: Silvia Diaz | May 04, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Love this and LOVE Pink Paislee! Left them some love!
Posted by: Jean A Marmo | May 04, 2013 at 10:04 AM
I'm so glad you showcased this line - I've never seen it, but I definitely want it!!! I'll wait to see if I win it, if not, it will be the next thing I purchase...
P.S. I love the layout too!
Posted by: Penny Douphinett | May 04, 2013 at 10:05 AM
Oh my goodness--this is a rich collection. I love the stars template! I love it all!
Posted by: Lucie Hale | May 04, 2013 at 10:06 AM
I never used gold on my layout but this one really convinced me! It looks really rich and not girlie at all! Love it!
Posted by: Ina | May 04, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Gorgeous layout! Great pics too! Thanks for the chance for such an awesome prize
Posted by: marti {pezadoodle} | May 04, 2013 at 10:07 AM
This line will be perfect to scrap my daughters dance competition next month. The dance studios logo even has a gold star in it. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for the great ideas with the simple layout.
Posted by: Theresa B. | May 04, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Wish upon a star...
Great layout for any sport - BOYS TOO!!!!
Happy Scrapbooking Day!
Posted by: Michele | May 04, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Love love metallic accents on pages!!!
Posted by: Blair Moch | May 04, 2013 at 10:08 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE the "bling"!!!!! :)
Posted by: Michelle | May 04, 2013 at 10:08 AM
That layout is amazing, I think it is perfect. The Luxe line looks like a must have staple. I have my eye on the stars.
Posted by: karen q | May 04, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Great prize, thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Tatiana | May 04, 2013 at 10:10 AM
What a coincidence...I'm just using some gold paint on a journal page.
Posted by: Diane W | May 04, 2013 at 10:10 AM
i never use the gold but I love gold...always felt like the page had to match it...this looks great and makes me want to try it now. thanks
Posted by: chantal | May 04, 2013 at 10:11 AM
That is...Golden!
Posted by: Paula | May 04, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Oooh, lovin' all the gold!
Posted by: Tona | May 04, 2013 at 10:13 AM
This looks amazing! Would love to have some.
Posted by: Kelly tulk | May 04, 2013 at 10:14 AM
oh wow!! This collection is amazing!
Posted by: Laura G.Turcotte | May 04, 2013 at 10:15 AM
I really like the look of gold, and have started seeing other designers using it too. Thanks Summer!
Posted by: Shannon Burns | May 04, 2013 at 10:16 AM
i've always been more of a silver or copper girl, but this looks so amazing i just think i'll give it a try!
Posted by: tammy b | May 04, 2013 at 10:17 AM
Super layout...love the elegant touch from the gold.
Posted by: Brenda B. | May 04, 2013 at 10:17 AM
Fabulous layout! Love the gold trend, and this line is awesome!
Posted by: Lorraine Melin | May 04, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Looks like soooooooooo much fun!
Posted by: {vicki} | May 04, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Beautiful layout! Love ideas for using multiple photos.
Posted by: Christine | May 04, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Love the layout.. Would definetly try this one
Posted by: Archana | May 04, 2013 at 10:22 AM