Captured Memories By Charmane Sharp

 When I saw the Beneath the Brambles new Arden Studios collection, I loved

that it included some worn papers that had very little floral elements. This

meant I could create a masculine layout with it. Inspired by the Hexagon

pattern on the green sheet of paper I cut a Hexagon from the worn neutral

paper and laid it over the green one for a unique background.

2Crafty Chipboard used…

Hexagon Outline Frames set

Steampunk Gear Border

Steampunk Gears Small

Steampunk Gears Medium 

Giant Gears

Title- Captured Memories 

By cutting the Steampunk Border piece into two, it meant I could place each

 one on opposite sides of the Hexagon paper for a unique look. They were

 embossed with a blended powder of metallics. Then I added some  loose Gears

 that were embossed with the same metallic and black to add dimension. 

A small cluster of Gears were combined from the Giant and small sets.

Allowing the other elements to all come together and be cohesive across

the layout.

Embossing the Hexagon Outline Frames in Black highlighted the boys in

 their suits beautifully. They pulled the theme together perfectly for my son

standing on the Hummer he went to his school ball in.

To break up the other chipboard I embossed the title in Black and while hot

I sprinkled some Teal over the top and melted it to combine for a mottled

finish. I hope you have enjoyed taking a look at my Formal Gears layout

with metal accents.

Until next time...

Charmane x

"adore" Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

Today I’m sharing a bonus layout for the month of April, featuring a sweet photo of my granddaughter. 

I chose a soft and delicate color palette combining warm yellows with subtle shades of purple, creating a gentle and fresh spring atmosphere.

"adore"

The chipboard used:

adore-script

steampunk-foliage-corner

thistle

To start, I prepared my chipboard pieces with a coat of white gesso. I then added soft touches of color using 49 and Market inks, layering them gently to blend with the overall palette of the layout while keeping a light and delicate finish.

For my composition, I created a central cluster around the photo by layering tags, florals and textured elements to add depth and visual interest. I used the “Thistle” chipboard to bring height and softness to the arrangement. I colored it with 49 and Market inks, starting with Cappuccino as a base, then adding touches of Lavender Kisses to bring soft purple tones.

For the “Steampunk Foliage Corner” chipboard, I started with Cappuccino as a base to create a soft and slightly vintage undertone. I then layered Twilight to build the main purple shade, and finished with touches of Sangria to add depth and a slightly warmer tone. This combination creates a subtle variation of color, bringing dimension while keeping the overall look soft and balanced.

For the “Adore Script” title, I used Twilight and Sangria to create soft purple tones. I lightly sprayed water to add subtle variation and softness to the color.

As the title didn’t stand out enough against the background, I decided to mount it onto a piece of white cardstock, similar to the “golden” title underneath. This simple step helps define the shape and brings more contrast, allowing the title to become a clear focal point while keeping the overall look soft and cohesive.

I hope you enjoyed this layout, and I’ll see you again soon!

Marie

       

'It's Time to BLOOM' layout By Rachael Funnell

Hello everyone!

Rach back with you today, sharing my 2nd layout for this month

This vintage, mixed media girly page...

2 Crafty Chipboard used:

It's time to BLOOM title

Foilage set 13

Happy Daisy set

2013

Let's start off with these gorgeous leaves from Foilage set 13

where I have inked these with a green & glued them amongst 

some fussy cutting/creative cuts....

Next up are these beauties, from the Happy Daisy set

Where I have dabbed on some gesso and leaving the centre raw...

Then adhere them with some mounting tape, 

holding a finger to the cntre of the flower and lifting some of the petals 

to give even more of dimension..

AND Don't they look SO GOOD...

Lastly for my title..

simply inking the It's time to BLOOM title with a pale blue

& the 2013 with the same color as the leaves a Green color

SUPER HAPPY with how this has turned out

I hope I have inpsired you in some way

Thanks for stopping by...

 

So Sweet by Robin Schelin

Hi everyone, Welcome to the fabulous 2Crafty Blog. So glad you could join me today.

For my last project for April, I'm sharing a layout of my Great Niece and Nephew from many years ago. This photo was actually printed as a card, so the image is not the best. I tried to scan it and clean it up, but it didn't work. But I love this photo of them, so I'm using it anyway. This was back when they really were sweet. They since have added a set of twins to the family, so competition for sweetness is stretched thin! 

 So Sweet

2Crafty Chipboard used;

Foliage Set 15

Frame Handrawn Hearts

Photo Adornment Squiggly Heart Cluster

So Sweet

As usual, all the chipboard was prepped with White Gesso before I altered it.

Behind the photo, I placed the large heart from the Frame Handrawn Hearts. I painted it with Parchment Acrylic Paint.

I cut the Photo Adornment Squiggly Heart Cluster, and placed half of it here at the left of the photo. This was also painted with Parchment Acrylic Paint. It's a kind of hard to see, because the paper is a little busy on this side, but I want all the hearts to be the same color. 

Above the hearts, I tucked in one of my favorites from 2Crafty. This is the one of the pieces from the Foliage Set 15. I painted the stems with Parchment Acrylic Paint, and the bulbs with Barcelona Beige Chalk Paint.

On the right, I added more of the Foliage Set 15 and the other half of the Photo Adornment Squiggly Heart Cluster. Much easier to see on this side.

The title, So Sweet, is perfect for this photo. They really were 'So Sweet' back then! After I painted the title with white Gesso, and decided to leave at that. Because of the muted colors of this layout, I thought painting it with White Paint would make it too stark.

Hope you like this and you have been inspired. I will be back next month where I hope to inspire you again. Until then, keep scrapping!

xx

Friends are Angels without Wings - Laura Gilhuly

 Hi everyone!
Laura here to share a fun layout of my closest friends and I!

2Crafty Products Used:

4.5" Flourish Doily
Foliage Set 14
Cherri's Border
Friends Are Angels

I prepped all the chipboard with gesso then used acrylic paint to coordinate with the paper

I created a light pink paint for the foliage set to contrast against the dark purple of the doily and border pieces.  I had cut the beautiful doily in half to use it in two different pieces.

I added lots of dimension by adding cardboard under the papers and added the chipboard!

Thanks so much for stopping by

'Everyday Story' with Lisa Amiet

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

'Everyday Story'

 

 

2Crafty products used:

 

 'Fine Flower Photo Adornment Set 1'
'Flowering Clusters'
'Everyday Story Title'

For this layout I used one of the 'Flowering Clusters',
which I embossed in white,
and tucked into the corners of my paper layers.

 

 

I also used one of the 'Fine Flower Photo Adornment Set 1',

also embossed white, 
and adhered down the side of my photo.  

 

For my title, I used the 'Everyday Story Title',
also embossed in white,
and adhered under my photo.  

 

 

I really loved the soft pink and blue tones of these papers,
and I think the white chipboard
 gives it such a fresh feeling. 

 

 I hope that you like what I have created,
and that it inspires you to get crafty today.

 

Until next time!

 

Lisa

 

Good Day By Charmane Sharp

 

My boys share my love of the ocean and on holidays especially, enjoy

fishing together. I love mixing resin and chipboard for texture in creating

my beach scene. After coating all my pieces in Gesso I can set about

bringing them to life.

2Crafty Chipboard used...

Old Fence

Anchor & Buoys

Line Words- Happiness

12x12 Clock Face Frames

Fern Leaf set

I cut the Old Fence in half to sit either side of my photo and then used

my watercolours from light to dark brown to achieve a worn finish.

A coat of dry Gesso at the end gave it the old wood look.

Poking out from the Old Fence above it is some of the Fern Leaves which

I used a Metallic Green Watercolour with a Silver on the edges.

This Clock Face is the smallest in the set and I used it as focal point

to mark this moment in time. Surrounding the Nautical Resin piece

it pops with its coat of Silver watercolour.

The other side of the photo has the rest of the Fence and Fern Leaves

to balance it out. Next to it is the Line Word- Good Day which I gave

an Ombre finish to with some shades of Aqua and a dry brush of Gesso

to finish once it was dry. brings ion the colours of the Shells but a

darker tone so it pops on the side of my layout.

Creating a feature on the right hand corner of my layout I wanted to sit

the Crab on something so the Ship's Wheel from the Anchor & Buoy set

seemed appropriate for my theme. I used a shade of Taupe Watercolour

and added more to the outside and middle for colour variance.

Finishing the layout with Art Stones over the 2Crafty Chipboard and 

Resin pieces gave it a real beauty vibe and added more texture. I hope

this layout has taken you to the beach and made you feel relaxed.

Until next time...

Charmane x