Artsale this week:
Credits: All Anna Aspnes at Oscraps
APP Et Voila http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=10009337
Urban Threadz No 4 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=10009333
Fotoblendz Overlays No 5 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=44065
Artplay Solids Storm http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=30960
Staycation WA No 1 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=44190
magic Sprinklez no 8 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=44209
Artsy transfers Old World http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=11013168&cat=383&page=1

NB: Some elements have been recoloured and/or blended

METHOD:
Sometimes you can create such different dramatic effects using blending modes on your BG papers. I started this page off with a very light BG paper but wanted something dark to make the photo and surrounds stand out more. This step was added at the end.
I started with a paper from APP Et Voila but love the Kraft look of AP Solids Storm, so added a light paper from there and put the BM (Blending Mode) onto Multiply so the pattern would show through and the colours would merge. I staretd with the frame from APP Et Voila and added a mask which I clipped my photo to. I added the threadz - 3 of them put together - to the frame. I gradually built up some transfers and overlays from APP Et Voila and some Artsy Transfers from Old World, around the photo. I added the gorgeous fabulous Fotoblen