Florabunda Page Kit

Florabunda Page Kit by D- Lauren Bavin This essentially soft and feminine kit combines victorian style spring elements with modern coppery accents to create a kit that will inspire the most beautiful feminine layouts . Perfect for Mothers Day through to baby and heritage photos, this kit is sure to delight the senses . Kit Includes: ~1 green linen background ~1 soft green stripe background ~1 painted green background ~1 white floral background ~1 blush butterfly ~1 intricate copper overlay ~1 copper and lace spray ~1 copper wire frame ~1 double loop gauzy bow ~1 green gauzy ribbon

Spring Zing

Here is another kit created in the Gimme a Clue Forum

Spring Zing Page Kit
by D- Lauren Bavin
	Funky, bright, fun and full of the joys of spring, this kit features blue daisies with colours of lime and teal accented with chrome for a fun joyful kit . Kit Includes: ~1 daisy stripe background ~1 spotty circles background ~1 spring stripe background ~1 teal grid background ~1 blue daisy ~1 daisy charm ~1 daisy ribbon ~1 floral frame ~1 green circular mat ~1 green scalloped border frame ~1 chrome ribbon slider ~1 swirly green stem

Positive Negative White Alphabet

ostive Negative Alphabet - White by D- Lauren Bavin This fun alphabet is made up of white plastic look letters, with accompanying stencil like outline versions, and comes in a mixed case alphabet and numerals with selected punctuation. This matches and coordinates with the Positive Negative Black Alphabet.

Urban Chic Page Kit by Lauren

Urban Chic
by D- Lauren Bavin
	Essentially modern and almost masculine stylings with colours that are very "today" yet adaptable enough to create the most retro styled layout- this kit will inspire you to create layouts that "wow" Kit Includes: ~1 dark grey brushed background ~1 red check background ~1 spotted stripe background ~1 urban grey background ~1 3 ribbon strip ~1 buttonhole circle mat ~1 black and red flower ~1 grouped circles ~1 offwhite frame ~1 red chipboard flourish ~1 red metal brad ring

Tuscan Garden Page kit

Tuscan Garden Page Kit
by D- Lauren Bavin
	With creamy natural tones from the soft Tuscan hills garden, this kit is so elegant , featuring peach flowers, lace and green swirly foliage elements . With a 2 piece envelope element and double stacked frames this kit will be so useful . Kit Includes: ~1 creamy butterfly background ~1 fancy aged floral background ~1 cream garden edged background ~1 rusty linen background ~1 peachy apricot flowers br> ~1 dangly ribbons ~1 2 piece envelope set ~1 group of daisies ~1 glass ferns ~1 journalling mat ~1 organza ribbon

Dramatic Flair Page kit

Here is a kit that is the result of another Gimme a Clue Challenge at DSP - where the members tell me what to create

Dramatic Flair
by D- Lauren Bavin
	Here is a kit with a touch of drama - Black and white combines with rich rust and camel tones for backgrounds .Satin and gold elements add to the richness of this kit which is perfect for both modern and heritage photos Kit Includes: ~Black jacquard Background ~Black and white Floral Background ~Camel Floral background ~Rust stripe Background ~gold tipped black feathers ~black satin rose ~curled gold chain ~gold flourish ~metal flower ~topaz strung pin ~topaz brad ~damaged frame

Bellissio Page kit

This kit is another result of the Gimme a Clue Challenge Im running at DSP - - I have the members choose everything from colour scheme to background to elements - its really fun for me to create this way - although the kits often turn out quite different to what I imagine they might at the beginning
You can see the current kit creation in action here

Bellissimo Page Kit
by D- Lauren Bavin
	With inspiration pulled straight from the Italian Renaissance, this kit is full of rich deep creams and dark purple tones decorated with grapevine designs and elements so rich and real you could reach out and touch them. Use it for heritage , portrait and even landscape layouts where you want that touch of Italy Kit includes ~Rich Purple harlequin background ~Deep cream script background ~stained vine linen background ~embossed vine paper background ~purple and gold organza swirl ribbon and separate elaborate bow ~embossed gold corner scroll ~2 square glass page pebbles ~decorated chipboard frame ~gold fringed braid ~metal grapevine border

Country Meadow Backpack

Country Meadow Backpack
by D- Lauren Bavin
	This set of 5 warm and rich backgrounds is inspired by summer meadow scenes. Set includes ~Cream Rose Spot Background ~Folded Brown paper Background ~Heather bush background ~Pinky Canvas Background ~Soft grass green background File size 10.00 MB

Sweet Surrender Page Kit

Sweet Surrender
by D- Lauren Bavin
	Soft spring tones bring back memories of late spring days with views from Grandmas Porch . Kit Includes: ~1 olive and vines background ~1 grey and beige floral background ~1 rose spotted background ~1 passionflower floral background ~1 shabby scalloped frame ~1 rose lace strip ( long) ~1 organza ribbon ( long) ~1 organza bow ~1 curled journalling strip ~1 enamelled bluebird charm ~1 pin hung with pearls ~1 passionflower and leaves

Contemplation Blues Page Kit

Contemplation Blues
by D- Lauren Bavin
	Enter and EDIT Description Here Soft blues and green tones combined with silver metals, jewels and flowers,combining the traditional with the more modern elements make this softly styled kit so warm and rich- perfect for heritage and more modern photos of the women in your life. . Kit Includes: ~1 blues floral background ~1 embossed floral background ~1 soft green sparkle background ~1 sparkle stripe background ~1 creamy bown ~1 cream doily ~1 creamy ribbon ~1 fancy fold frame

Floral Elegance Plopper

Floral Elegance Plopper
by D- Lauren Bavin
	Enter and EDIT Description Here This elegant plopper comes in either 12x12 or 8x10 formats and will be perfect for a simple elegant mothers day layout

Rare Metals Groupies

Rare Metals Groupies
by D- Lauren Bavin
	This set of 4 Elegant groupies will make scrapping so easy Each set includes metal element ranging from silver gold copper and bronze. Set includes: ~Bronze triple frame strip with elegant flowers on string and journalling paper ~coppper coloured flower cluster on elegant metal rectangular frame ~5Large gold single photo on gold curled braid with floral cluster ~Silver circle frame tied with black and silver ribbon with silver glitter vellum below File Size:11.80MB

Fantasy Garden Layout

Here is the sample layout I did using the Fantasy Garden Overlay stack



To achieve this look this is what I did to each layer

Background layer 100% opacity - Normal Blend
Photo Layer - ( Black and White with selective colour areas ( face hair) 100% opacity Hard Light BlendMode
To achive the low saturation selective colour look to the photo I first reduced the saturation of the photo - then I used the black and white adjustment in CS3 to lighten the facial areas ( by selecting yellows and reds and dragging the slider up - I also lightened the green areas by doing the same with the green slider - ) then I used the history brush to paint back in the low saturation colour into the face and hair area .
Wings Layer - Screen Blend mode 100% opacity - erased where covering body and face
Vingnette Layer - Hard Light Blend Mode - 100% opacity
Flower Garden Layer- Normal Blend Mode - 100% opacity
Butterfly Layer - Normal Blend Mode - 100% opacity

Different effects can be achieved by using different blend modes and opacities on each layer

Fantasy Garden Overlay Stack

Fantasy Garden Overlay Stack
by D- Lauren Bavin
	This 12x12 overlay stack includes 5 layers to help you create a magical garden angel layout fast. Stack the layer in any order you desire and orders and have fun experimenting with different blend modes ad opacities on each layer to create a unique result each time Kit Includes: ~1 embossed garden background layer ~1 angel wings layer layer ~1 embossed vignette layer ~1 framed flower garden layer ~1 foil butterfly layer File Size:35.40MB

Urban Kiwi Page Kit by Lauren

Urban Kiwi
by D- Lauren Bavin
	Essentially modern stylings with colours that are very "today" yet adaptable enough to create the most retro styled layout- this kit will inspire you to create layouts that "wow" Kit Includes: ~1 soft folded grey-brown background ~1 soft green tree etched background ~1 geometric stripe spot background ~1 soft circles background ~1 dark brown circle mat ~1 multiple circle frame ~1 silver olive leaves ~1 silver vellum pinned tag ~1 dirty stitched white grosgrain ribbon ~1 dirty ribbon ties ~1 fancy silver brad

This kit was created using suggestions from members at DSP - I first asked for a colour scheme and then asked for background and element suggestions - I must say that I really like how this turned out

A Kit, Deluxe word art and A Plopper - Ive been busy!!

Glittering News Words
by D- Lauren Bavin
	Elegant yet very trendy newsprint words sprinkled with gold glitter will enhance any layout . Set Includes: ~Adore ~Always ~Beauty ~Memories ~Moments ~Remember ~Treasure ~Wonder File Size:9.23MBMB

Serenity
by D- Lauren Bavin
	With tones so soft and elegant this layout is perfect for scrapping those peaceful scenes be it baby photos or landscapes . Kit Includes: ~1 aqua spot background ~1 duck egg background ~1 duck egg floral background ~1 lakeland background ~1 aqua bow flower ~1 aqua flower ~1 aqua ribbon ~1 book frame ~1 gold stitched reeds ~1 lace flower ~1 newsprint flower ~1 gold swirl overlay File Size:20.40MB Teal cream Peach ...More Information

Doodle DandyLand Plopper
by D- Lauren Bavin
	This bright and cherry plopper will be perfect for photos of visits to theme parks and for other family fun adventures . . File Size: 12x12 : 3.45MB 8x10: 2.03MB

Country Garden Page Kit

Country Garden Page Kit
by D- Lauren Bavin
	Straight out of a late spring country garden, this kit is so feminine, featuring pink echinacea flowers, lace and green swirl elements . With 2 elements especially for journalling you will find this kit so easy to use. . Kit Includes: ~1 chocolate floral background ~1 pinky floral background ~1 cream swirly background ~1 soft green washed background ~1 stacked aged frame ~1 ecru lace ( long) ~1 double echinacea flower ~1 pink dahlia flower ~1 green leafed swirl ~1 group of colored staples ~1 folded journalling strip

Shutterfly Book

Shutterfly sent me a coupon for a free Photo book. I had already ordered one from them some time ago when they first opened and was relatively happy with it . I did have some minor reservations - the reds seemed to print with more vibrance than I would have liked on several layouts making them not as realistic as they appear when printed elsewhere, but on the whole I was quite happy.
For this new book they suggested turning off their vibrant photos option - which appears to be a default setting ( a little bit of a pain to do it for all your photos and quite difficult to find where to do it too ) but I did do that this time and really only noticed the issue with the red on one layout - which maybe perhaps one that I missed switching off this option.
Im very pleased with the book and would have been happy to pay the full price which is I believe around $30 US .
Here are some sample photos of the finished book - its not all the pages - you get 20 and then there is an additional cost of $1 a page.

The book was delivered from the US to NZ in a very short time - a little over a week ( and over easter which included several public holidays ) - certainly the service is very prompt and the book was well packaged and arrived in perfect order

Contemplation - New Page Kit

Contemplation
by D- Lauren Bavin
	Aged Rose and blush tones combined with golden metals, jewels and flowers,combining the traditional with the more modern elements make this softly styled kit so warm and rich- perfect for heritage and more modern photos of the women in your life. . Kit Includes: ~1 rose wallpaper background ~1 embossed floral background ~1 aged rose sparkle background ~1 aged time background ~1 salmon dahlia ~1 scalloped frame ~1 small flower bud ~1 line of gold glitter ~1 golden butterfly ~1 jewelled ring

Peach Dreams Backpack

each Dreams Backpack
by D- Lauren Bavin
	This soft and elegant backpack coordinates with the Postively Peachy Page Kit Backpackt Includes: ~1 teal floral distress background ~1 deep peach background ~1 peach and teal stripe background ~1 teal spot background ~1 deep peach background File Size:17.90MB

Paper Posies Add on Pack

Paper Posies Add on Pack
by D- Lauren Bavin
	Cute and very pretty, this essentially spring themed add on pack coordinates with the original Paper Posies Page kit. Add on Pack Includes: ~Folded Green Paper Background ~sage green check background ~Bumble Bee element ~Blue frame ~chipboard chick ~Flower garden element ~flower hair slide ~sparkle flower border File size 5.69MB green p