Sunday, January 20, 2013

January Challenge - Believe

Hi everyone,
It's Cathy and I'm here to share my LO created for this month's challenge... which is to create a project using your chosen word for 2013.  Details on how to enter as well as a look at the fabulous prize pack on offer from this month's sponsor Maja Designs are HERE.

My word for 2013 is "BELIEVE".  I have always struggled with self confidence and seem to be forever doubting myself.  So this year I have decided  to believe in myself,  try to put away the negative thoughts and feelings, and muster up the courage to venture out of my comfort zone and just jump in the deep end.

I usually overthink when I create a LO as I am such a perfectionist, so on this page I decided to let go and play with some mixed media, using gesso, layering various masks, and some splatters and drips with glimmer mist and Viva Decor precious metal over the top of the masking.  I was very happy with the outcome... I might need to let go a bit more often!!

The items I have used  from my Zeus and Zoe vintage kit supplied by Marivic from her Etsy Store are a sheet of patterned paper, vintage buttons, crochet doily, Manor House Creations cream flower, and a some vintage ephemera. 
vintage button, MHC cream flower, teal crochet doily

vintage button altered with turquoise Viva Decor precious metal, an a vintage letter and KandCo pp

Don't forget you still have until the 27th of this month to apply for the Zeus and Zoe Design Team Call... full details HERE... come on, give it a go, you won't know unless you try!!

Have a fabulous week and thanks so much for stopping by.

10 comments:

Lizzy Hill said...

Gosh, this is soooo yummy, Cathy - so much to look at & loving the metallic 'glean'.....that button is gorgeous - the blue one - too:):):)

Netty said...

oh wow this is fabulous

Unknown said...

This is such a lovely layout! The colors and layers are amazing! You have so many details!! I love all of it!

Happy Crafting
Tracie
http://homeofthepurskey.blogspot.com

Amber Sheaves said...

This is so gorgeous.

Zamaline said...

is very beautiful layouut!! i like!

Patricia said...

Awesome page! Lovely details.

Dana Tatar said...

Gorgeous page! I love all the punch work and the teal accents. Thanks for the inspiration! =)

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

Wow, Cathi!! This is gorgeous. Love the mixed media background!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

Sandie said...

The colours, design, texture, and products are amazing Cathy!

Billie-Jean Beveridge said...

Such a lovely layout, so much to look at :)