I was out sitting on the patio and a dragonfly landed on the beans growing nearby, so I snapped this picture with my phone. July 30, 2023
Construction: I started this layout with the MultiMedia Frames No 9 #1, knowing that I wanted the dragonfly as an extraction over the top, I added 6x6 ArtsyKardz Vagary #1 (slightly enlarged) to the frame’s mask. I modified the MultiMedia cluster.
I modified my photo of the dragonfly after extraction, by blending several layers, trying to get the translucent wings more prominent. I then placed a layer under the frame at a different angle with just the wings showing (Soft Light, 80% Fill).
I then worked on the background and added ArtsyTransfers Vagary #1 under the frame with just the lace from the Vagary Artsy Layered Template with a couple of blended layers of ArtPlay Palette Genuine Solid Paper #1 for the texture. I decided I wanted a green background, so I added a solid green layer below everything (the green matched the artsy Transfer green). I then added brown Artist Edge Overlays No 9 #1 & #4.
The cluster is Outdoor WordART Clusters No 1 #1 (modified) with Magic Sprinklez No 6 #1 (hue adjustment).