I started by preparing the base paper, which is the “Royal Summer Residence” paper from the Sofiero collection , with Gesso. Just a light layer so it withstands the mixed media mediums I will place on it.

I then cut strips from the “Fylld av kärlek” paper from the Crea Diem collection and placed them behind the place where my photo will be. I added some modelling paste with a stencil directly on top and then added some stamping when that was dried. 

I then, following the ideas of the tutorial,  took out a number of colour mists, inks etc in the same tones and applied them with some water and brush. Others I applied directly with tip of the mist bottle to give it a different finish.

Here is a close up of the Manor House Creations flowers I have used.

And some more gorgeous purple flowers from Manor House Creations. In the image above you can also see some strips of the Crea Diem papers I used on my background.

Materials List

Paper Collection: Cream Diem –  “Fylld av kärlek” ,  Sofiero- “Royal Summer Residence”

Flowers: Manor House Creations : “Imagine”- Berry Pink , “Sunflower” – Purple

Stamps:Prima Marketing Stitch stamp – Circles, Lines , Prima Marketing Checker stamp, Glitz Design Giant Roller Doodle Stamp – triangles

Die Cuts: Heidi Swapp – Mixed Company Collection – Die Cut Acetate Cardstock and Vellum Pieces

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Dusty Concord,  Aladine Pigment Izink – Anemone,  Dylusions Ink Spray – Crushed Grape,  Dylusions Ink Spray – Funky Fuschia