As you can see I had a blast with 2Crafty products on this layout!
I used the "Always Wear Your Invisible Crown" title,
the Circle Revolution Frame {the smallest of the set of 3}
& Flourish Adornment Set 3.
I used the Circle Revolution Frame directly on top of & around my photo.
I used a couple of colours of Ranger Paint dabbers {Citrus & Gold}
to colour my chipboard & sprayed water on my background paint to
encourage the drips, as well as using a plastic bag for the mottled effect.
I used the chipboard leafy swirls to anchor some black threads on my page
whilst underneath my photo & Circle Revolution Frame I used some craft wire.
I painted my chipboard title with the "Citrus" paint dabber from Ranger
then sponged over parts of it using the "Sandal" coloured paint dabber.
I used a white Paper Pen from Viva Decor to add the 3D - raised
- dots & dashes - on top of my leafy swirls. I used the Citrus & Gold
paint dabbers on my leafy swirls before sponging with black ink.
I love not only decorating my chipboard pieces but also the area
underneath it & remember that chipboard is a great way to anchor
other elements such as wire, thread & gauze, in place.
"Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful"
For this layout I also used LOTS of 2Crafty chipboard.
I used the "Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful" title as well as some "Berry Branches"
{these are one of my favourites & great for tucking in here, there & everywhere!
As well as the beautiful "French Lace"decorative border which I cut up to use
like a frame around my photograph.
I painted the Berry Branch with white acrylic then embossed over
it with pearl embossing powder for a pretty, feminine sheen.
I used some awesome shades of green embossing powder
on the French Lace border strip {which I cut into 4 pieces}
as I was trying to create a vintage verdigris effect.
I used a pearly silver white embossing powder on my title then sponged
over it with some bright yellow acrylic paint & used it to anchor the
pharmaceutical gauze {just like cheese-cloth} underneath it.
I used the 11" Circular Leafy frame, embossed with bronze
embossing powder, as my dramatic chipboard statement!
I used a Ranger Embossing Dabber to give my chipboard this
very chunky effect you see, which also requires several layers.
I hot glued my flowers onto the chipboard frame,which I hot-glued onto the canvas.
I find hot-glue the best option for Off-the-Page projects due to it's strength.
Canvases are actually really easy, yet look so impressive, & make the most
well-received gifts, especially if you match them up to the recipient's decor colours!
If you love chipboard, you've GOT to love embossing powder!
It is really simple to apply & the effect is always outstanding!!
I slightly altered this chipboard piece to suit my canvas,
so don't be afraid to snip away to customise your 2Crafty pieces!
That's it from me for today.
I do hope you have enjoyed a little peek into my 2Crafty creative life!
See you all again next month!!
STAY CRAFTY :-D
