My challenge for last months VSBN was to have people make Faux-Leather for their pages. The look is created using masking tape, dye ink, and clear embossing powder. My challenge was to use this technique to create fake crocodile skin.
For the first example the Big Easy, I made lines with my masking tape and cut out circles and ovals to look like the skin of a crocodile. It took a while and since there is a 2 hr time limit, the rest of the page had to be very simple. I did not have or take any pictures while I was in Louisiana so I used my postcards from the area and one picture of Robin and me who was in Louisiana with me, even though the picture was taken in Los Angeles.
Journaling reads: In 1999 I toured Louisiana and Arkansas with David Groves and Robin Black. After 3 years on the road I'd lost so many cameras that I gave up taking pictures and bought postcards instead. These postcards are particularly special because it was my favorite place – the French Quarter. We went to Café du Monde often and get coffee and baguettes. Each time the same trumpet player was there and I thought it was so funny when I saw him on the postcard. I loved Arkansas and northern Louisiana but because we had gaps in our itinerary, I booked more shows near New Orleans so we could spend most of our time there.
We were in Lake Charles for Fat Tuesday and the celebrations were tamer than the New Orleans version but still a lot of fun. We still saw lots of parades and went dancing on Bourbon St many times. Because of one of our school programs we had the opportunity of a lifetime. The teacher previously worked for the mayor and was still involved in many charities and was able to get us in the stands where the mayor and the judges sat. It was so amazing. When she found that I was a big Harry Connick Jr. fan, she also got us in to see the Orpheus parade. I did not get a good look at Harry because he turned and kissed his wife right when he passed. I did see Sandra Bullock as she was presented with keys to the city.
I loved the cultural diversity – Creole, Acadian, Southern, and urban. It was such a great mix and the food was so delicious. Cajun food is the best. I tried many new foods that were so delicious. I tried crawdads, jambalaya, and even tried alligator. It tasted like spicy pork to me.
Hurricane Katrina struck last year in 2005 around the end of August. It was a horrible devastation to the area. New Orleans was completely under water and even areas in the northern LA were destroyed. It was such a horrific thing to happen to this great area and to the great people in it. I sometimes think of the time I spent there and wonder what happened to the great people we met and who took us into their homes. The destruction was so bad that New Orleans is still finishing rebuilding now a year later. According MardiGrasday.com many hotels are taking reservations and this year will be a big celebration of life. After going through hell and surviving, I can’t think of better people that deserve a good time.
Stamps: Letterpress Alphabet Paper: Bravo Burgundy, scrap paper under faux leather, Old Olive Ink: Old Olive, printer ink for journaling Other: metal edge tag, vintage clip art, burgundy ribbon, library pocket, key sticker from Simply Scrappin' Vintage pack
On my other sample page, I decided to use holographic EP instead of clear for a variation. Journaling is just Lavinia’s full name and Spring 2005.
Stamps: Letterpress Alphabet Paper: neon green cardstock for base, tan cardstock Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Handsome Hunter Other: masking tape, Holographic EP, heat gun, circle punch, paper fastener, silk flower
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