#CAPTURE By Charmane Sharp

 

My nature inspired layout to remember a day spent exploring with my hubby.

I love how rubbing on Finnabair waxes adds shine and gorgeous colour to 

my chipboard choices. They blend so easily together and allow the 2Crafty

Chipboard to stand out amongst my nature collection of Laser Cuts, Die Cuts,

Heidi's Vines and Oversized Flower Stem.

2Crafty Chipboard used…

11’ Film Strip

Heidi’s Vines

Mini #Word set 2

Oversized Flower Stems set 1

Bird set

Heidi's Vines have lovely details to highlight with the berries on the

ends of the leaves.

This cluster is full of texture and the 2Crafty chipboard stands out with

the beautiful shine from the waxes rubbed on.

Using shades of Gold and Bronze on the Film Strip it allows the photos

to be the focus and means I could print all my images small to get them

 on one layout. I glued the Film Strip to some printed paper finishing

with the simple title chosen from the #word set.

Stunning in Gold these Birds add a touch more nature to my layout

and look like they are flying over the foliage.

Finnabair Waxes transform chipboard so easily and blend well. So many

colours and you only need a small amount making them economical.

Until next time...

Charmane x

'Enjoy Today' layout by Rachael Funnell

HELLO & HAPPY 2026...

Rach with you today sharing my first layout I have created in 2026

This fun beachy themed page

featuring some great 2 Crafty Chipboard pieces...

2 Crafty Chipboard used: 

Small Palm tress set 1

Enjoy Today (title)

2022

I have kept this relatively simple with the treatment

 to the chipboard for this page

Givng all chipboard pieces a coat of gesso..

Let's start with this FAB Large Palm tree, 

Using a paint brush to dab on a nice thicker layer of gesso to the top of the palm tree

 I love how it has turned out.

Then we have my title 'Enjoy Today' not as much of a texture finish to this title

Lastly & of course I always add some form of date to my layouts

 & for this page I have added the yr 2022

I hope I have inpsired you in some way

Thanks for stopping by

 

'Breathe' with Lisa Amiet

 Hello 2Crafty lovers!
It's Lisa here today to share some scrappy goodness with you.

"Breathe"

 2Crafty products:

'ATC Georgian Frames'
'Flourish Set 4'
'Foliage Set 11'

 

 

  

For this layout I started with a bit of 
stamping and splashing on my background paper. 

 

 

 

I used one of the 'Flourish Set 4', 

that I have embossed in white. 

I also used two of the 'Foliage Set 11', 

also finished in white. 

 

 

I also used one of the 'ATC Georgian Frames',

embossed in white and layered with a sentiment sticker. 

 

 

I then used another of the 'Foliage Set 11',

also in white, tucked into my floral cluster. 

 

 

I really like how this layout turned out. 
I hope that you like it too!

 

Until next time!

 

Lisa  

“You Colour My World” Layout By Di Garling

 

Hello there and Happy New Year. Welcome to the blog.
For my first post for the year I have this multi photo
layout to share with you. 

2Crafty Chipboard Used…
Aged Film Strip Set
“You Colour My World” - title
Mollies Butterfly Set

After creating lots of layers, and a bit of fussy cutting,

I set about altering my chipboard pieces.

I chose this fantastic 2Crafty chipboard title for my layout,

“You Colour My World”

This is one of the hundreds that 2Crafty has to choose from.

I decided I would simply do all the chipboard pieces

with a base coat of white acrylic paint followed by

a watered down wash of brown paint, followed by a 

spray with water which makes the paint all runny.

I really love this technique on chipboard.

The next chipboard piece I chose was the

“Aged Film Strip Set Strip”

which I have added on the left side of my photos

& have incorporated it into my flower cluster.

However, before sticking the film strip down, I cut off a

piece of it & placed it in another cluster at the top of my page to 

add some balance to the layout.

Lastly I chose some sweet little butterflies from the

“Mollie’s Butterfly Set”

& again I have kept to the same colour

as the other chipboard pieces.

Well I hope you liked this layout and all the lovely chipboard

pieces I chose to enhance it with & maybe got some

inspiration from it too. 

If you would like to see more of my work

& visit my BLOG….

CLICK HERE

Until next time...

Handsome Lad by Tania Ridgwell

 Hello there! 

Tania joining you today to share the second of my DT projects for January.  I have created a layout for my second share.  I've stepped out of my comfort zone today with this layout not a flower in sight lol!

"Handsome Lad"

2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*Geometric Arrows

*Giant Gears

*Steampunk Gears Medium

*Steampunk Chain Rectangle Frame

*Mini Title Stick Set 1

I have used the awesome Unmistakable Creations 'Daily Shift' Collection to create the base for my Layout.

I coloured all the Gear chippies with Melted Chocolate Dylusions Spray and once dry I randomly wiped over them with a White Posca Paint Pen.  I coloured the Steampunk Chain Rectangle Frame chippie using both Melted Chocolate & London Blue Dylusions Sprays and once it was dry I did the same with the White Posca Paint Pen.  The Geometric Arrows and Handsome Lad chippie Title from the Mini Title Stick Set have been coloured with London Blue Dylusions Spray and again wiped over with the White Posca Paint Pen.

I added lots of paper layers under my photo and placed the Steampunk Chain Rectangle Frame chippie over top.  I embellished around my photo with the the Gear chippies, added a Geometric Arrow chippie to the top and bottom of the Layout and finished off by adding the Handsome Lad Title chippie along the bottom left of my photo.

Thats' all from me today, I hope I have inspired you all with my Layout. 

 Until next time thanks so much for stopping by.

Tania xx

"Family is the Best part of Christmas" Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

I’m happy to be back today to share my January layout with you.

I created this layout using some very special photos, capturing a beautiful moment shared by my son and his little family during a visit to a Christmas amusement park. The twinkling lights and winter atmosphere naturally guided me toward a warm and soft composition, while keeping a light and luminous overall feel.

"Family is the Best part of Christmas"

The chipboard used:

family-is-the-best-part-of-christmas

6-christmas-star-frame

ferris-wheel

For this project, I wanted to place a special focus on the chipboards, which are the key elements of the layout. I chose to work on a light, slightly distressed background to allow them to stand out without overwhelming the page.

Before starting, I applied a thin layer of white gesso to all the chipboards. This step is essential as it prepares the surface and allows the inks to blend more smoothly and evenly.

I then worked on the “Ferris Wheel” chipboard, which I fully inked using Distress Oxide “Antique Linen.” This soft, slightly vintage shade adds warmth while still allowing all the chipboard details to remain visible. Once dry, I positioned it in the upper left area of the page, where it adds height, movement, and structure to the composition.

The “Star Frame” chipboard was treated with a bit more contrast to naturally draw attention to the photo. I started by applying “Frayed Burlap,” then darkened the edges with “Vintage Photo” to create depth. The stars were finished with “Brushed Corduroy,” adding a warm touch that echoes the color palette of the layout. I lightly sprayed water over the surface to achieve a soft mixed media effect while preserving the fine details of the design. Before adhering this chipboard, I added a cascade of tags to create movement and visual interest. I also placed a piece of cardboard under the main photo to slightly raise it and enhance the dimensional effect. Once everything was in place, I positioned the “Star Frame” around the photo.

The chipboards are complemented by a few subtle embellishments such as foliage, white flowers, and small stars, which support the composition without drawing attention away from the main elements.

For the title, “Family is the Best Part of Christmas,” I wanted to keep a very soft and light finish. I used Distress Oxide “Antique Linen,” applied very gently with a foam applicator, to ensure perfect harmony with the chipboards and the rest of the layout.

This layout highlights the chipboards, worked with subtlety, while telling a heartwarming family story filled with the magic of Christmas.

I hope this page has inspired you.

Thank you so much for stopping by,

See you soon. 

Marie

          

Time is a GREAT storyteller by Robin Schelin

 Hi everyone, welcome to the blog! 

Hoping everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year Holiday!
 I'm happy to be sharing my first layout for 2026.

 If you have seen my work in the past, you know that I create feminine layouts. This one is no exception. I love the soft colors in this paper, and the chipboard blended perfectly. Hope you like it.

Time is a GREAT storyteller

Beautiful 2Crafty used:

Breanna's Swirl

Glenda's Swirl

Roman Numerals XL Set

Time is a GREAT storyteller

Before altering, I painted all the chipboard with White Gesso.

I used this Glenda's Swirl on another layout awhile back. I only used part of the swirl, and this piece is part of that. I always save the unused pieces I cut off so I can use them on a different project. I only needed a small piece, so this was perfect to add the look of the swirl cascading down and blending in with the Breanna's Swirl beneath the photo.

I first painted it with Barcelona Beige Chalk Paint, then lightly covered it with White Adirondack Chalk Paint. I want it to be a little messy, and not stark white.

I placed a piece from the Roman Numerals XL Set under the flowers tucked in under the Breanna's Swirl. I thought it lended to the feel of the layout.

 I painted it with a mix of Deep Violet Acrylic Paint and White Adirondack Chalk Paint to match the purple in the flowers.

Here is the full Breanna's Swirl moving from the flowers to the bottom of the page. The top of the swirl is tucked in under the flowers with the body peeking through. I think it added more interest this way.

This was painted the same as the Glenda's Swirl at the top, Barcelona Beige and White Adirondack Chalk Paint. Then I added a few Purple Pearls as an accent.

Time is a GREAT storyteller. What a GREAT title! And it really doesn't mean anything as far as the photo goes, I just liked it and thought it went well with the various clocks on the layout.

The word 'GREAT' was painted the same as the Roman Numeral - Deep Violet Chalk Paint mixed with White Adirondack Chalk Paint. The rest of the title was painted the same as the Breanna's and Glenda's Swirls - Barcelona Beige and White Adirondack Chalk Paint. 

Hope you like this layout, and that it has inspired you. 

See you back here in a few weeks with more from 2Crafty.

xx