this GIRL by Robin Schelin

 Hi everyone, so glad you could pop by today!

Who doesn't remember stomping in rain puddles? I remember getting drenched! Back in my day, we didn't wear boots or carry an umbrella ... our aim WAS to get soaking wet! Mission accomplished! Good times.

this GIRL

Beautiful 2Crafty Goodness:

Circular Cluster Frame

Grungy Splatter Bits

this GIRL

As always, Gesso, Gesso, Gesso those chippies ladies!

The Grungy Splatter Bits are perfect for a rainy day layout! So much so I surrounded the photo with them. They look just like rain splatters! I painted them with a mix of Light Blue Permanent, Cobalt Blue Hue and Neutral Gray Acrylic Paint.

I framed the photo with the Circle Cluster Frame. Love how this frame adds a little bit of whimsy to the photo. I painted it with White Acrylic Paint to get a good contrast against the blue paper I glued to the back of it.

Here is the right side of the photo. I mimicked the left side with the Grungy Splatter Bits.

I tried something a little different with the title, this GIRL. I painted the whole thing with White Acrylic Paint, then dragged the end of my Finnabair paint brush along the word "GIRL". The stripes show up better in real life.

At the bottom, more Grungy Splatter Bits. Why? Because they are awesome!!

That's it. A layout about memories from childhood. Hope you like it. Be back in a few weeks with another layout using fabulous 2Crafty Chipboard.

xx

Just Adorable by Tania Ridgwell

Hi there!

Tania joining you today to share the first of my DT projects for June.  I have created a layout. 

"Just Adorable"

2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*Just Adorable

*2025's

*12x12 Twiggy Foliage Frame Set

*Foliage Set 13

 I have used the gorgeous AB Studio 'Somewhere' Collection 

to create the base for my layout.

I gave the Just Adorable, Twiggy Foliage Frame (smaller one) and Foliage Leave chippies all a coat of gesso.  Once the Just Adorable and Twiggy Foliage Frame chippies were dry I added some colour to them using Rose Quartz Dylusions Paint that I lightened the colour by adding some gesso. I then dabbed some Heidi Swapp Chartreuse Color Shine along the top and bottom of the Just Adorable chippie.  I coloured the 2025 using Heidi Swapp Chartreuse Color Shine.   The Foliage leave chippies once dry had a little coloured added also using the Heidi Swapp Color Shine.

I added the Twiggy Foliage Frame around my photo.  I then embellished around my photo using lots of paper blooms and fussy cut flowers.  I tucked in the Foliage Leave chippies in amongst the clusters and finished off my page by adding the Just Adorable & 2025 chippie Titles to my page.

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

Cherish By Charmane Sharp

 

This layout was built around the Panelled Door that I wanted to age

reflecting all the old houses in the background of my photo. I love the

end result and the Swirly Heart bringing a little love to my holiday 

memory on the corner of my layout.

2Crafty Chipboard used...

Panelled Door

Photo adornment- Element set 1

Decorative Circle Accents

Foliage set 13

Corner Swirly Heart set

Fine word set 1

After applying some Distress Crackle paste over the Gesso coat with a

 palette knife, I scraped the edges clean and let it dry. While I waited I 

glued some printed paper to the back piece. Then I watercolored with

Distress Oxide Victorian Velvet over the Crackle highlighting gorgeous

aged cracks. Once dry glue the two pieces together.

Then I added one of the Element set pieces to the middle which I painted

with Tattered Rose and sponged a little Aged Mahogany Paint on top.

Finished the Door off gluing a door knob on.

Love the Corner Swirly Heart sitting in the corner of my layout as a

feature. I painted the piece with Distress Aged Mahogany and once dry,

I dry brushed it with Tattered Rose paint to mimic the aged look.

Blending Victorian Velvet and Aged Mahogany Oxide inks together

 on my title gave a soft finish. As a contrast the Circle Accent had some

Aged Mahogany Paint brushed over highlighting the texture from the

Gesso sponged on below.

Love the Foliage detail added around the flowers on my layout

coloured with Victorian Velvet Oxide and dabbed some Tattered

Rose on top.

Distress Paints and Oxides have truly transformed all the chipboard

choices for my layout, coordinating with my papers beautifully. Thanks

for stopping by and if you like these pieces then please visit 2Crafty.com.au

Until next time...

Charmane x

'Adore' with Lisa Amiet

 Hi 2Crafty friends!
I'm back today to share a layout
 I created to celebrate a very special furry family member. 🐾💜

 This layout features one of my all-time favourite subjects - our beloved pug - paired with a mix of gorgeous chipboard pieces from 2Crafty Chipboard.

2Crafty Products used:

'Foliage Set 13'

'Foliage Set 15'

'Little Pawprint Strip'

'Adore Script' title 

 

These have to be one of the cutest chipboard designs ever! 

I used the 'Little Pawprint Strip'
I embossed the outline in white then backed each paw 
with patterned paper in purples to match my theme. 
The tiny hearts just add to the cuteness factor! 

 

 

I also used some of the 'Foliage Set 15',
 embossed white, 
and tucked into my florals from the papers.

 

 

I also used a few of the 'Foliage Set 13',

which I also embossed white. I then used them
 tucked in under my flowers on the page.
I love how they add beautiful 
texture without overpowering the photo.

 

 

 

I really love the effect of the foliage layered over the  

vintage dyed lace and with the netting flower.  

I used the beautiful 'Adore Script' title as the finishing touch. 
I also finished it with white embossing powder.
 I love how it stands out against the darker background.

The layout came together beautifully

 and I love the sweet, elegant feel it has.

I hope that you like it too!

Until next time

Lisa 

 

"HELLO beautiful" Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

Here's my first source of inspiration for June: 

a layout featuring vibrant colors, contrasted by touches of black. 

In a flower market-themed style, I opted for the refined use of "Frame Tiny Henri's" in slate style.

"HELLO beautiful"

The Chipboard used:

hello-beautiful

6x6 geo circle panel

frame-tiny-henris

To add relief to my background, I use the "Geo Circle Panel" chipboard, which I cut into two parts. I simply tint it with "Distress Oxide" ink in "black soot."

To create an embellishment cluster, I use "Frame Tiny Henri's" chipboards. 

I apply a layer of white gesso to the frame and the black paper background.

Finally, I add some splashes of gesso to make them shine.

The title is covered with two layers of white gesso. 

It perfectly expresses the unconditional love I have for my granddaughter.

A close-up that only serves to captivate the eyes.

Easy creation of a layout with superb chipboards and a touch of subtlety thanks to the

 "Frames Tiny Henri’s".

Thank you very much for watching.

Marie

        

"Sugar & Spice"Watercolour Technique Layout By Di Garling

  Hello there, welcome to the 2Crafty blog.

Today I have another new layout to share with you & it features

one of the NEW RELEASE 2Crafty chipboard pieces!!!

I just looove all the new release chipboard pieces
 & I am sure you will too. 💖💖💖

Be sure to check them out over on the 2Crafty website!!

2Crafty Chipboard Used...

Window Shutter Set

Boho Floral Cluster (2pce Set)

"Sugar & Spice" - title

I have used the "Sugar & Spice" title for my layout.

It is such a perfect title for any feminine layout don't you agree?

Don't you just love that watercolour technique on my background.💜
I think it sits so well against all the lovely chipboard elements too.

The next chipboard piece I used was this brand NEW

"Boho Floral Cluster" tucked in to the bottom of my flowers.

These come two in a pack & I have used the smaller of the two.

Both the title & this floral cluster, were firstly basecoated
with a coat of white acrylic paint, followed by a very rough
sponging over with some olive green acrylic paint. 
I wanted them to look a bit shabby, & not perfect!!

The last chipboard piece I used on my layout were one of 

"Window Shutters" sets. These are one of my favourite

chipboard pieces. A real statement piece. I simply gave

this piece two coats of white acrylic paint.

 Doesn't get much easier than that !! 😀

I am also releasing this page as a KIT.

To see more info etc pop over to my 

BLOG.

(click here)

Until next time...

Gypsy Soul by Robin Schelin

 Hello everyone. Welcome to the blog.

Robin here, back again to share more inspiration from 2Crafty. This time a layout that speaks to the free spirit in all of us! Do you ever dance when no one is looking? 

Gypsy Soul

2Crafty Chipboard used:

1.5 inch Hexagons

Brush Nut Floral Clusters

Gypsy Soul

If you've seen my posts, you know I always like to use Gesso to prime my chipboard before altering. You want to give whatever you use to alter your chipboard with a good base. This ensures you get the color and texture you want.

When I decided to use the 1.5 inch Hexagons, I thought - How can I use this to get a good background? 

Well, instead of painting it with a solid color, I decided to use it to create texture and dimension. I had 2 pieces of the background paper, so I outlined the Hexagons on the paper, lining it up with the design where I wanted it to go on the background, and cut out all the little Hexagons. I glued each one on top of the chipboard, and then I glued that on the background, lining it up again with the design. I'm really happy with the dimension it created.

I placed one of the Brush Nut Floral Clusters under the flowers. I left the stems painted with White Gesso, and painted the nuts with Ochre Acrylic Paint.

I added another one of the Brush Nut Floral Clusters on the right, also tucked in under the flowers, to create balance.

The title Gypsy Soul, was perfect for this photo! This was painted with a combination of Light Pink, Deep Violet and Unbleached Titanium Acrylic Paint. I wanted it to be the same color as the flowers.

Then beneath the title and photo, I added more of the paper covered 1.5 inch Hexagons, lining it up to flow with the design on the background.

Hope you like this, and will try different ways of altering your chipboard. So many possibilities!

Until next time, happy scrapbooking!

xx