Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Click Capture by Tania Ridgwell

Hi there!
Tania joining you today to share the first of my DT projects for August. 
I have created a layout. 

"Click Capture"


2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*11" Floral Heart Frame
*6 x 6 Circle Frame Set
*Click Capture Title
*Fancy Set 2 Borders


I have used the beautiful Uniquely Creative 'Sweet as Honey' Collection to create the base for my Layout.


I first gave all the chippie pieces a couple of coats of gesso.  Once dry I sprayed Heidi Swapp Color Shine Mustard Spray onto the Click Capture Title, Fancy Border & Circle Frame chippies.  For the Floral Heart Frame chippie I mixed some of the Heidi Swapp Color Shine Mustard Spray with gesso to lighten the colour.  I used the lighter mixed colour to paint the actual Heart part of the frame and used a darker shade of the Mustard spray to paint the flowers on the Heart.


I added the Floral Heart Frame chippie to my base page, tucked in my photo under the left side of the Frame.  I cut the the Fancy Border chippie into pieces and tucked the pieces under my photo.  I added lots of paper blooms and coordinating die cuts around the Floral Heart Frame chippie.  I randomly tucked in some of the Circle Frame chippies amongst the paper blooms.  To finish off my page I added the Click Capture Title chippie.

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

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Love of my Life
By Charmane Sharp



Using papers by Uniquely Creative I created this Pinky Peach layout of my
hubby and I on Mother's Day. 




2Crafty Chipboard used…

Title- Love of my Life
Foliage set 18
Mini Branches 
Frame Ingrid’s
Corner Swirly Heart set




My new favourite Alcohol Markers were pulled out to transform my chipboard
 after a coat of Gesso. I love how easy it is to get an ombre finish on my title with
 two shades of peach and then add a little pizazz with a coat of clear embossing
 powder. At the base of my flowers I added some Foliage coloured with three Sage
shades and cut piece of Mini Branches in brighter green shades to contrast.




On my corner composition I began with the Ingrid's Frame on the base
which I coloured with some pale Apricot shades and finished with a coat
of clear embossing powder. Then added more of the Foliage and Mini
Branches cut up to sit at the bottom. Built my fussy cutting on top and
added a small doily to complete my cluster.




To bring in a bit more love reflecting my title I placed the Corner Swirly
 Heart over some flowers and lace that framed my photo. Alcohol Markers
in light pinks blended together gave a lovely appearance especially with 
the shiny clear embossed coat.




More Foliage and Mini Branches pieces were added to my fussy cut
grouping on the side of the layout extending the printed leaves on the
paper. I hope you enjoyed my romantic layout and give Alcohol
Markers a go for yourself.


Until next time...

Charmane x



Monday, August 3, 2026

"Captured You have my whole Heart"
Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

I'm happy to be back today to share my first inspiration for August with you.
For this layout, I chose a photo of my grandson, Milan. Even though this photo wasn't taken in a garden, I immediately felt that it matched this beautiful floral and garden-inspired design perfectly. I chose chipboards that would naturally extend the scene while adding texture and dimension to the page.

"Captured -You have my whole Heart"


2Crafty Chipboard used:



      
As always, I started by applying a coat of white gesso to all my chipboards. I then coloured them using Frayed Burlapand Vintage Photo Distress Oxides to achieve a softly aged look. 

The Iron Fence blends beautifully into the design, extending the garden feel of the page. Its aged finish helps it become part of the background while still adding texture and interest.


I used Hexagon Outline Frame Set Milan's photo. I love how its delicate design draws the eye to the photo while adding depth without overwhelming the layout. I added Hexastrip to introduce a subtle geometric element. It adds texture and balance while complementing the floral details throughout the page.


The phrase "Captured – You Have My Whole Heart" was the perfect choice for this layout. It beautifully expresses the love I have for my grandson, Milan. After colouring the chipboard with Distress Oxides, I added a very light touch of White Gold metallic wax to the word Captured to give it a subtle shimmer.


I hope this layout inspires you to incorporate 2Crafty Chipboard into your own projects. 
Thank you so much for stopping by, and I'll be back soon with another inspiration!




         

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

this GIRL
by Robin Schelin

Hi everyone.
 So glad you could join me today.

This is a layout of my granddaughter when she was little.
 This photo was taken at the park near our house. Her favorite place to go. 

 this GIRL


2Crafty Chippies used:

Carrie's Border

Freda's Butterflies

this GIRL


As always, the chipboard was first primed with Gesso to give it a good base for painting.

I used 2 of the Carrie's Borders behind the photo to anchor it. I placed them side by side and then glued a strip of paper on top of the joint to make it look like one piece. I painted the border with a blend of Magenta, Naphtol Crimson and White Acrylic Paint. I wanted it to be the same color as her dress, and to coordinate with the colors on the paper.


Here you see the border running down the length of the page. I used 3 Frieda's Butterflies on this project. They were painted the same as the border with the body of the butterflies painted with Maui Sand Chalk Paint. I lightly brushed the edges of the butterflies with white gesso to soften them up a little bit.


I chose the title this GIRL, because I would shake my head at 'this girl'! She had so much fun running, climbing, jumping, swinging... and with no fear whatsoever! Even when she fell and got scraped up, she didn't stop. Just got up, shook it off, and went back for more! Oh to be young again!


Hope you like this layout,
I will back next month with another layout featuring our favorite 2Crafty Chipboard. 

xx



Tuesday, July 28, 2026

"YOU"
Layout By Di Garling


Hello there, Di Garling back with you today.
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog.

So lovely to be back here sharing with you all.
I have been off for two months
dealing with some health issues but as
they say, "you can't hold a good man down!!

This is my newest layout featuring some lovely
pieces of our favourite 2Crafty Chipboard.

2Crafty Chipboard Used…
"YOU"....I snipped this off the title
Old Windmill
Tiny Henri’s Frame
ATC Mini Butterflies



My newest layout is simply titled "YOU".
I had snipped it off from another title
“You Rock My World”.
That’s the great thing about chipboard,
it is so easy to change it to suit your needs.

After giving the title a basecoat of gesso, I then just gave it a coat
of watered down aqua coloured acrylic paint to give it a bit of a
shabby chic vibe. Too easy.


The next piece of chipboard I used & what is probably
the star of the layout, is this fabulous 
"Öld Wndmill" piece which I again used the same
shabby technique of painting it with a watered down
wash of some brown acrylic paint.


The next chipboard piece I have used is the little
"Tiny Henri's Frame".
I have used it to showcase my title & I repeated 
the same paint effect as I used on the windmill.
This technique is soooeasy to do.


 To finish off my layout I have scattered some sweet 
little mini butterflies from the
"ÄTC Butterflies" pack & again I repeated the same colour etc
that I used on the title, thus tying it all together.


Monday, July 27, 2026

This is my Story
By Charmane Sharp



Having returned from a recent trip to Koh Samui this is my first layout of the
 view over the pool from my hotel balcony. I used a Mintay Art Journal pad
and cut out elements to use on a White background for a bright happy vibe.




2Crafty Chipboard used…

Addy’s Butterflies 
Frame Viney Circles 
Foliage set 13
Boho Flower set 1
Title- This is my Story 
4’ Mandala No. 1




After the usual coat of Gesso I used my new Alcohol Markers that my
eldest son gave me for Mother’s Day to transform the 2Crafty Chipboard.
I found this process so easy to colour with the pens and built up colour for
a watercolour effect. To distinguish the title from the other pieces I applied
 some Clear Embossing Powder.




Adding some Foliage to coordinate with the Boho Flower pulled the cluster
together and I love how the Alcohol Markers define all the designs so
beautifully.



The Butterflies add peace and softness to my layout. Alcohol Markers made
getting a vibrant finish on my chipboard pieces so easy. Each one adds to the
vibrancy and happiness evoked in this layout.




After colouring the Mandala I decided to add Clear Embossing Powder 
like the title. Cut into two pieces it adds a little pretty detail on top of my
Die cut Doily. The chosen chipboard designs really make this layout sing.


Until next time...

Charmane x

















 

Friday, July 24, 2026

'Pure Happiness'
with Lisa Amiet

 

Hello 2Crafty fans!
It's Lisa here today, and I thought 
I would share some spring inspiration with you to warm your day!

 "Pure Happiness"


2Crafty products used:
 

 'Filmstrips Tiny'
'Frame Doilies'
'Loopy Heart Swirls'
'Pure Happiness Title'
'Clock Face Discs'


 For this layout, I used one of the 'Frame Doilies'
which I have layered onto a doily element from my papers. 
I then added one of the 'Clock Face Discs' into the centre of this. 

 
I then used one of the 'Filmstrips Tiny', next to my photo, and
I also used the 'Pure Happiness title', adhered under my photo.
 
I have left all of my chipboard raw
 as I really love the little wooden hut from my papers 
and the contrast of the chipboard tied in with this nicely.  
 
 
 
I also used one of the 'Loopy Heart Swirl',
under the hut and my photo. I love this piece! 

 
I love the pop of yellow along with the raw chipboard feel to this page. 

 
I hope that you like what I have created and that it inspires you today.
 
Until next time!
 
Lisa