Add a Rainbow with a Twist to Memory Keeping Journal (With Video Tutorial) | Creativity Unlocked feat. Blossoming Bouquet

Hello crafty friends!  It's Nathalie here with a new idea on how to add a rainbow with a twist to your journal featuring the new Blossoming Bouquet in today's Creativity Unlocked post.  The beautiful design in this press plate is delicate and detailed, and so perfect for all your crafty projects.

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Adding a Rainbow with a Twist to Memory Keeping Pages

Let's take a look at what I have created with the new Blossoming Bouquet.  I am pairing up with a rainbow and adding a twist -aka pocket- to complete the spread.   I love how color, texture, and a bit of shine create the perfect background for my stories.

Bring on the color

My way to add a rainbow to memory keeping starts with the color in the floral die cuts of the page.   I am using Obsidian Pigment ink to create the Blossoming Bouquet impression on watercolor paper.   Then, I used a selection of Fresh Dye Inks ( you can find all the colors in the supply list) and the Blossoming Bouquet Stencil to also bring a rainbow to the florals.

I was careful to add color through the stencil, so that the final look resembles that of a rainbow.   I simply started with the top petal and yellow tones, then slowly changed colors as I moved to the bottom of the floral.

Add More Color

I am keeping the colors in the florals subtle, so the impression of the designs pops; so, I am contrasting it with a more vibrant rainbow in the background.  For this, I am using colors from all the Slim Washi Tape sets to create the stripe design in the background.

I am also adding an extra bit of color to the journaling side of the spread by adding (this helps to tie the spread, and also balance it) with a small rainbow strip of washi tape.  I  used my Comfy Cut to trim around the embossed area of the bottom corner of the page, so I can tuck the rainbow strip.  Just a simple way to add a rainbow with a twist to memory keeping layouts.

Bring In Some Texture

I am using the Blossoming  Bouquet Embossing Folder to add texture to the journaling side of the spread.  I am using the folder to add texture to the two corners of the spread, which will help frame my journaling in the page.  I am also adding a bit of extra texture in my title of the page, too.

Adding a Bit of Shine

Now for a bit of shine, I am using the Timeless Sentiments 2 Die set, Brushed Gold Metallic Cardstock, and  Dazzling Diamond Glitter Cardstock to  create the title for my page.  In addition, I am also using Gold Foil 1in Washi tape to help me create the tags for my spread.

Let's Add a Twist to This Rainbow Design

Now here is the twist, I decided to transform my rainbow circle into a pocket for my spread. The direction of the washi tape strips helped me to cut a section out of the circle. I then decided to only glue the bottom section of the circle thus creating a pocket for my picture tags.

I have created a video on how this spread came together.  You can watch the video here, or in HD on Altenew YouTube Channel:

I hope this idea to add a rainbow with a twist to memory keeping journal inspires you to use the beautiful Blossoming Bouquet in your next crafty project.  I cannot wait to see what you will create!

XO

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