A Mixed Media Self Portrait"A Moment Captured"Layout By Di Garling

Hello there, Di Garling here with you on the blog today
with another mixed media "Self Portrait" layout I have
created using some fabulous pieces of my favourite
2Crafty chipboard.

All of the chipboard pieces I have used has simply been coloured
up with some various acrylic paints. My "go to" thing for colouring

chipboard. It really is so easy to do this & customise everything 

to match.

2Crafty Chipboard Used...

"A Moment Captured" - title

Corner Jacqui's Flourish

ATC Tiny Hearts & Stars

ATC Tiny Henri's Frame

After firstly creating my background on some white cardstock & doinglots of mixed media, including stencilling, sprays & stamping, I thenset to work on my chipboard pieces.
I love this chippie title, "A Moment Captured" & I thought it was perfect to put with these photos of myself, taken back in 2005 !! Where do the years go?I really think we need to scrap ourselves more often.
 I have also used one of their "Tiny Henri's Frames" for my little quote.These are just a perfect size to tuck in here & there.

This flourish in the above photo, which I have tucked intomy cluster of flowers, is actually a"Corner Jacqui's Flourish". Just because it is a corner doesn't meanyou cannot use it in a different way. 
It really is such a beautiful flourish & the perfect piece to use like this.

Lastly I sprinkled a few stars from the

"ATC Tiny Hearts & Stars" multi pack 

around my layout to add to the detail.

Viola all finished.!!

I hope you like my layout today & maybe even draw

some inspiration from it too.

If you would like to see some more of my work etc

you can pop over to my blog….

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Until next time...

"good times" Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

Today I’m sharing a bonus layout featuring sweet photos of my grandson Milan. He is currently in that imitation stage, and here he is “pretending to talk on the phone”, which makes this moment both playful and incredibly heartwarming. I used the beautiful Plume & Petal collection from 49 and Market to highlight these memories.

"good times"

The chipboard used:

Line Words - Good Times

Decorative Circle Accents Set 1

Hand-drawn Feathers

The 2CraftyChipboard pieces play a key role in this layout. Before coloring them, I first applied a light coat of white gesso to help the inks blend smoothly and to achieve a softer, more subtle finish.

The “Decorative Circle Accents Set 1” adds texture and interest behind the photos.

I used the largest piece and cut it into two parts to better integrate it on each side of the composition. I then colored them using only Victorian Velvet to enhance the soft purple tones while keeping a delicate and cohesive look.

The “Hand-drawn Feathers” add movement and elegance to the composition. I used Faded Jeans and Victorian Velvet, blending the colors softly to create a subtle gradient that echoes the feathers in the background paper.

I used the “Line Words Good Times” as my main title. I colored it with Distress Oxide inks Frayed Burlap and Victorian Velvet to create a soft, slightly distressed and warm look that blends beautifully with the page.

I really love how chipboards bring dimension and detail while staying perfectly cohesive with the collection.

Thank you so much for stopping by, and I’ll see you soon with more inspiration!

Marie

         

Sunshine & Blue Skies - Laura Gilhuly

 Hi everyone!
Laura here to share my next layout!

2Crafty Products Used;

Chevron Bits
Sunshine & Blue Skies
Bubble Clumps
Anchor & Buoy
12x12 Crazy Circles
Circle Stack
6x6 Circle Frame Set

I fell in love with the 12x12 Crazy Circles and knew I wanted to use them in a fun way!  I used them as the base and left it open so the empty spots could be seen!

I wanted the layout to be rustic like the paper I chose.  I painted all the chipboard with white gesso, allowed to dry then added blue or brown paint.  On the items I painted blue I also painted a couple of white layers over top.

I then used 250 and 1000 grit sand paper to removes some of the paint in places and and done to the chipboard in others.

For the title piece I used Tim Holtz uncharted mariner distress ink and clear embossing powder.

Thank you for stopping by

Cutest Li’l Bunny By Charmane Sharp

With Easter on the way I thought I would share a layout of my Cute little

Bunny Tahlia last year. 

2Crafty Chipboard used...

Floral Easter Egg

Foliage set 9

Brooke's Swirls

Title- Cutest Li'l Bunny

Mini Bunnies Card set

I absolutely love this Floral Easter Egg that I watercoloured in Pastel Earthy

shades defining each detail. I then embossed a piece of White Cardstock and

glued the piece to it and cut it out. This defines the Egg shape.

The mini Vegetables are part of the Mini Bunnies set and add cute details

to my flowers after a light watercolour. Tucking in some Foliage pieces

from set 9 that I applied Distress Oxide to with a paint brush in shades

of Shabby Shutters, Bundled Sage and Old Paper on the Stems.

After applying Frayed burlap Oxide and it was dry I coated Maggies

Swirls with Glossy Accents. Cut it into two pieces so I could tuck it under

two sides of my cluster. You can also see more of the Foliage pieces

alternated with my fussy cut elements.

Such a wonderful title. Once I coloured it I applied Glossy Accents so it

would be different to the Bunnies either side. They were coated with Vintage

Photo, Antique Linen and Frayed Burlap. Then I rubbed some Brown Wax

on to the body to highlight this area and finished with a dry brush of Gesso.

The beautiful paper used was from last years Easter release by Paper Roses.

Until next time...

Charmane x

documented ADVENTURES, SO MUCH TO discover by Robin Schelin

 Hi everyone, so glad you stopped by today.

This is my last layout for March.
This one is one of the very few layouts I've created where I didn't use a 2Crafty title.
 Instead I decided to use the sentiments included in the Wherever Collection from 49 and Market.
 I thought that they were perfect for this photo.

documented ADVENTURES, so much to  discover 

2Crafty Chipboard I used;

Free & Fancy Border

Foliage Set 15

BeeYOUtiful

Prime those chippies, ladies! You won't be sorry!

I used the Free & Fancy Border beneath the composition at the top and bottom to anchor it. I used Walnut Brown Paper Soft Color to give it a rich dark brown color, almost black.

Also, here is the first part of the title on top of the Free and Fancy Border. 

Here is the bottom of the composition with the last part of the title. I like how the Free & Fancy Border really makes the title the focal point.

I tucked in one of the honeycombs from the BeeYOUtifil set under the flowers here to add some texture. I just left it raw, and I think the color of the raw chipboard works really with the colors in this layout.

On the right, where the larger floral cluster is, I added in one of the pieces from the Foliage Set 15. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, these little gems are awesome! They are the perfect size to place in with your flowers to add a little extra oomph to your clusters!

I first painted the stems with Spanish Moss Chalk paint. I think this is the best green color I've ever used. I  painted the bulbs with White Adirondack Chalk Paint. Then I paint the tips with Vintage Mustard Chalk Paint. Something a little different.

Here at the bottom of the flower cluster I tucked in another little honeycomb piece from the BeeYOUtiful set, and another piece from the Foliage Set 15 to complete the cluster and compliment the flowers on the other side.

Hope you like this, and that I've inspired you. See you next month.

xx

'Cherish' with Lisa Amiet

 

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

'Cherish'

 

 

2Crafty products used:

 

 

'Feather Outline Set' 

'Foliage Set 13' 

'Mini Lattice Bits'

'Mini Decorative Frame Set 2' 

 

 

 For this layout, I used some of the 'Mini Lattice Bits',

that I heat embossed in white, 
and tucked in among my paper layers. 

 

 

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

also embossed in white,

in among my flower clusters.  

 

 

 I also used one of the 'Mini Decorative Frame Set 2',

 which I have first sponged with white gesso 
to give a good base for my colour.

I then used yellow and green watercolour paints,
 to give it a two-toned watercolour finish, 
and tucked in among my layers. 

 

I used the same finish for

one of the feathers from the 'Feather Outline Set',

which I then tucked into one of my flower clusters. 

 

 I hope that you like what I created, 
I love the soft yellow pop on this layout.

 Until next time!

 Lisa

'Amazing just the way you are' layout by Rachael Funnell

 

Hi There!

Rach back with you sharing another 2 Crafty inspro

featuring some fabulous 2 Crafty chipboard pieces...

2 Crafty Chipboard used:

6x4 pharse stick set 3

Celtic square asst Set 1

ATC - Tiny hearts & stars

2018

Let's start with these super cool pieces from the Celtic square asst Set 1

I love this set & knew I wanted to use a couple of these on this layout..

I just wasn't sure what color to ink them, 

so I ended up inking 1 with 3 colors - Navy blue, pink & teal...

And the other with -  yellow & a dusty pink...

I'm obessed with how they have turned out....

Next I have added a few of the Tiny ATC stars from the ATC - Tiny hearts & stars

where I have given these a coat of gesso..

Lastly for my title..

Using this 'Amazing just the way you are' from the 6x4 pharse stick set 3

inking this with the Dusty Pink and then adding the yr 2018, Inking this with teal...

That's it from me today 

Thanks so much for stopping...

I hope I have inpsired you in some way...

Rach x