"Waiting for Santa" Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

Christmas is fast approaching. 

On this occasion, I present to you my second inspiration from this month of December. A Christmas-themed layout, illustrated by a photo of my grandson Milan who will celebrate his very first Christmas.

With magnificent chipboards including this model "bauble-deer-frame".

"Waiting for Santa"

The chipboard used:

waiting-for-santa

2025s

6-bauble-deer-frame

fir-xmas-tree

retro-xmas-trees

For this layout, I chose a white watercolor paper background, which I then decorated with transfer rubons. As usual, I first apply a layer of white gesso on each chipboard. I customize the "bauble-deer-frame" ball with printed paper, then I lightly color the edges with red ink. I particularly appreciate its design.

 

I also apply rub-on transfers on the chipboard 'fir-xmas-tree'. As the fir is wide, their use does not pose any difficulty. I found it interesting to stick over the chipboard 'retro-xmas-tree', which I had previously decorated with Distress Oxide inks 'vintage photo' and 'antique linen'. Now that I see it, I am of the opinion that I should have raised it.

I use the same method here. To create a contrast, I add balls with "Puffy Stickers".

The title has a slight shade of red diluted with water, while the mention "2025" is distinguished by a stronger hue.

I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Marie

        

Love at Christmas By Charmane Sharp

 

Love at Christmas is baking for my family. I love to try out new desserts

and surprise them with delicious treats baked with love.

2Crafty Chipboard used…

Love at Christmas Title

Stars pack

Lace Doily Frame

Christmas Lacey Bauble set

Large Berry Stem

After a coat of the usual Gesso to prime the chipboard I got my

watercolours out and painted the title a shade of Maroon. Gave it some depth

 with a dry brush of Gesso once it dried. Sat it on two of the Stars which  I

 blended a few shades of soft pink watercolours on to and finished with Gesso.

I cut the Large Berry Stem up to place around my layout adding

some festive feels. Blending watercolours on the berries until I had 

the right shade to pop and b down for the stems of course.

Some more Berry pieces tucked in here and added a Lacey Bauble

to this cluster. Painted in a Dusty Rose and the dry brushed Gesso

brings put all the details.

Under the piece of Berry Stem is the Lace Doily Frame for a  little

 texture and elegance. Dusty Rose and shades of soft pink brought out

 all the details to compliment the layout. Finishing with Gesso to highlight.

Other Stars were scattered around as well as the small piece I cut from

the Lace Doily Frame that I tucked under the Reindeer picture. Merry

Christmas to all the 2Crafty fans. I hope you have enjoyed my creativity 

this year and I look forward to sharing more with you all in 2026.

Until next time...

Charmane x

Waiting for Santa by Robin Schelin

 Hi everyone! I'm happy to share with you my last layout of the year.

 Christmas will be here in a few days, and all the children are "patiently" waiting for Santa to come.  I love the innocence of children. They are believing and trusting and amazed at the hope of Santa Claus coming. The magic of Christmas is on their faces.

   Waiting for Santa

2Crafty used:

Swirly Holly Set

Wintery Snowflakes

St Nick's Snowflakes

Waiting for Santa

Gesso first ladies!

I used the Swirly Holly Set on my last layout, but I love the look, so I used it again here. I cut it up again and use it basically the same way. It just adds a beautiful festive touch to the layout. This time I painted it with Spanish Moss Chalk Paint to give it a matte finish. Then painted the snowflakes with White Adirondack Chalk Paint so they really pop.

I carried this swirl, also cut from the Swirly Holly Set, down under the photo tucked into the flowers to create a nice flow.

 Also tucked in under the flowers is one of the St. Nick's Snowflakes. These are by far my favorite snowflakes from 2Crafty. They are beautiful and delicate. This was painted with White Adirondack Chalk Paint as were all the snowflakes.

At the upper left of the photo, I added another one of the St. Nick's Snowflakes. This was to coordinate with the snowflake on the other side.

The title, Waiting for Santa, is perfect for this layout. You can just see this little boy's anticipation! I have scrapped this photo before, and will probably scrap it again, because I love it. Sometimes you come across a photo that just tugs at your heart. I guess this is one of those for me. 

I finished the layout off with a little snowflake from the Wintery Snowflakes pack.  

Hope you like this layout and that it inspires you as you create your Christmas memories. 

I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. I look forward to seeing you all back here on the blog next month as we usher in 2026.

Just Me - Laura Gilhuly

 Hi everyone!
So happy to be back to share my next layout!

2Crafty Products used:

Just Me
Lattice Leaves
Mini Flourish Bits
Victoria's Large Flourish
Marianne's Butterflies
Mini Dotty Bits
Leafy Shrub Set 1

I always prep my chipboard with white chipboard then alter them.

I then used two blue shades and a copper color of watercolor powders by using a wet paintbrush and then spritzing with water to get the watercolor look.  For the title I used the copper color watercolor powder then added glitter copper paint.  To keep with the glittery look I added some glitter to the other chipboard pieces and some flowers from my stash

Christmas Traditions Christmas Tags by Tania Ridgwell

 Hello there! 

Tania joining you today to share my second DT project for December. 
 I have created a set of Christmas Tags for my second share.

2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*Mini Reindeers

*Wicker Christmas Wreaths

*Card - Word Circle Set - Christmas

*Corner Sweet Holly

I have used the gorgeous Unmistakable Creations 'Christmas Traditions' Collection to create the base for my Tags.  I coloured the Mini Reindeer chippies with Kaiser Gold Shimmer Spray.  The Sweet Holly Corner chippie pieces with Dirty Martini Dylusions Shimmer Spray and once dry I gave them a light spray with the Kaiser Gold Shimmer Spray.  To colour the Wicker Christmas Wreath and Card - Word Circle Set - Christmas chippies I sprayed a mixture of Dirty Martini Dylusions Shimmer, Kaiser Gold Shimmer & Red Iridescent Sprays onto some acetate and then smooched all the chippie pieces in the sprays until they were fully coloured.  To construct each of my tags I added lots of fussy cut elements from the Christmas Traditions Collection, added the chippie pieces to each and finished them off with pretty Christmas paper blooms.

Tag 1

Tag 2

Tag 3

That's all from me today, I hope I have inspired you all with my Christmas Tags. 
Until next time thanks so much for stopping by.

Tania xx

'Tis the season to be JOLLY' layout by Rachael Funnell

 

Hello everyone!

Rach back with you, sharing my LAST layout  for 2 Crafty Chipboard in 2025....

This sweet page featuring my gorgeous little girl & 

a couple of FAB Chirstmas themed 2 Crafty Chipboard pieces...

2 Crafty Chipboard used:

T'is the season shape tree (title)

Santa Gnomes Set 1

ATC - Tiny Hearts & Stars

Let's start with this CUTIE....

A Santa Gnome from the Santa Gnomes Set 1

Simply inking him with a silver...

Next up is my title, T'is the season shape tree,  

I love how this title is in shape of a christmas tree...

I have inked this with this really lovely green, 

Then to give it that bit of an elevated look, 

I select a Star from the ATC - Tiny Hearts & Stars pk 

& inking this with the same green, then gluing it on the existing star

Lastly & to complete this layout,  I have added a few of the tiny hearts also from 

 ATC - Tiny Hearts & Stars pk & Inking these with this bright red.

That's it for me this year!!

Thank you for stopping by I would like to

wish you all a VERY Christmas & a HAPPY 2026

Santa Paws by Robin Schelin

 Hi everybody, Welcome back to the blog.

Well, it's the middle of December and Christmas will be here before you know it! Christmas has always included my furry little friends. They get their own stockings full of toys along with special holiday treats.

 Say hello to "Santa" Jack!

Santa Paws  

Fabulous 2crafty Chipboard I used:

Swirly Holly Set

Little Pawprint Strip

Waiting for Santa

As always, Gesso first, alter after!

So, who doesn't love paw prints? This Little Pawprint Strip was perfect for this layout. Perfect for any layout about dogs, actually. They make the layout that much more special.

I cut the Little Pawprint Strip into individual pieces and used 3 of them on the sides of the photo. I first painted them with White Acrylic Paint, then sprinkled them with Ranger Clear Rock Candy Dry Glitter.

I also cut up the Swirly Holly Set and placed one of the swirls here between the paw pints. This I heat embossed with Ranger Red Tinsel Embossing Powder, leaving the snowflake altered the same as the paw prints.

I mimicked the lower left to be the same as the upper right for balance. Both the paw prints and the swirls are very sparkly, although it's hard to see in the photos. I really like embossing and using glitter on Christmas layouts. So festive and happy!

  

For the title, I cut again! I only used the word "Santa" from the title Waiting for Santa. Every time I cut up a title, I save the unused words to use on another project, so nothing gets wasted. I painted Santa with a mixture of Gold and Bronze Acrylic Paint. I did it this color to play off the color of the ornaments at the upper left of the layout. I try to balance out the colors as best I can so it flows better.

I added the word 'Paws' underneath 'Santa', well, because he's a dog! And it rhymes with Claus!! These are from the Tim Holtz Ideology Alpha Parts letters. They are made of black plastic, so no altering needed. 

And that's it. My second layout of the season. I will be back with one more Christmas layout later in the month. I know we are all busy during the Holidays, but I hope you can find the time to create Christmas memories of your own. If not, get those photos taken so they are ready when you are!

xx