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Here is this month’s sketch challenge over at Scrapbook Supplies Online:

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May Layout Sketch Challenge for Scrapbook Supplies Online

I love that this sketch used blocking and tickets.  I kept the embellishments to a minimum because I wanted the photo and the title chipboard piece to really be the focus.  I like to take this approach when I use blocking in a layout.  Here is my take on the sketch:
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I used a piece of We R Memory Keepers paper (the kind with 4 blocks of coordinating patterns) for the blocks and stuck a few things behind the pieces for added interest (parts of a paper bag- one of my favourite layering materials, and a piece of Sassafras paper from a Studio Calico kit).  I cut the Sassy paper with my scalloped and note book border punches.

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The tickets were made using my MFT ticket Die-Namic, and the coordinating Just the Ticket stamp set.  I LOVE making my own tickets in whatever colours I choose!  I made these from a piece of Crate Paper Story Teller collection and used Jenni Bowlin cough syrup and Versafine black onyx inks.  I also used my Dear Lizzy roller stamp for the date.

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That chipboard title is so amazing!  I painted the flower with Smooch inks and Martha Stewart paints, then left the letters plain because I am in love with plain chipboard!   I covered it in glossy accents to deepen the colour of the chipboard and give it a glossy finish.

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ScrapFX chipboard is so fun to play with!

Here is my latest Quick Tips video for working with chipboard (painting):
(coming soon)

 And here is the Process video for this layout:
And here is how I altered the chipboard piece for the title:

Mercy Tiara

Mercy Tiara

You may be wondering who is Mercy Tiara, and why the name? MercyTiara is an anagram of my first and middle names, Tracy Marie. I discovered this name in the 90's in grad school when we were all coming up with alter egos for one another in a lab one day. I've used it ever since, but you can call me Tracy or MercyTiara, or anything you want... just don't call me late for supper!