Sanctuary - By Emma Zappone

 Hi 2crafty friends.
Today I share a nature inspired layout.

And these are the amazing chippy pieces used...

Barb Wire
Amelias Frames
Mini Travel words 1

I love how this page took form. Not my usual style to start off with, using modelling paste adding colour..etc....but rather using a stencil and adding oxide ink through it on a white cardstock base.

This gave a great earthy feel which was exactly what I was after. Then I added some rub ons and some stamping. This was the base complete. Within my composition I added the amazing chipboard pieces. 

Wanting to keep the warm earthy tones I was going to keep the chippy raw, I decided against it and added a light tint from some oxides instead.

The mini word I chose for this project is Sanctuary.
It really spoke to me and suited the image I chose.
We all need to go back to nature and breathe the fresh air.

And the last piece of chippy added was the barb wire. I chose this chipboard as a focus on what mankind has done to slowly ruin our forests and our nature. Slowly though, I believe this earth will grow back to the beauty it always was.

I hope that you have been inspired today and I look forward to seeing you next month.

Stay crafty, Em xx

 

February Inspiraton By Marianne Johansson, Norway

"Magical Memories"

Hi all 2Crafty fans!

Thanks for stopping by the blog to check out my February inspiration.

But before we get started...  Please remember to become a blog follower & leave a comment to
be eligible to go in our monthly draw for a great chippie prize pack. The more comments you leave, the more chances to win.

Another photo of our oldest daughter in London, this time riding the
London Eye (her sister is the photographer).

The trip and the ride on the London Eye was for sure a magic moment for the
two girls and I knew I had the perfect title for the layout.

Once again I have layered some of the chippies, here the Circle Lace Panel and Mini Branches.

The background is made with light modelling paste and different stamps and colors.

The title is almost neutral, just a bit gesso in random places.

One of my favorite chippies is the Square Collage Panel and here I have cut it into
 several pieces and used both on top and bottom of the photo.

Made a little "frame" of the above panel , glued some notepaper inside.

2Crafty chippies used:

Circle lace Panel

Magical Moments title

Mini Branches

Square Collage Panel

  

                                 

"Favorite"

Everyone who knows me knows how obsessed I am regarding Johnny Depp !!!
I really believe he's one of the best actors out there
(and it doesn't hurt that he's so good looking LOL )

So enjoy my layout with lots of Johnny Depp.

Here I used the Fiddlestick Panel in several places. Love cutting up these panels!

I cut out the  circles chippies  and placed letters inside them.

The Barbed Wire matched my page as a bit rough and tough.

And of course I needed to show my love for Johnny Depp with the "Elegant Heart"

 on top of the photos.

The background is made with Gesso, mist, watercolors and stamps.

All the chippies have a layer of gesso and a bit of purple mist here and there.

I did some simple drawing on the page as well, hearts, circles  and lines.

 2Crafty Chipboards used:

Elegant Hearts

Fiddlestick panel

Favorite title

Barbed wire

Circular Panel

  

  

Until next time.

My September Shares by Marg Mifsud

Hi everyone and welcome to the 2Crafty Blog!   Hope you are all having a fabulous day!! I'm back to share my September projects created with some awesome 2Crafty Chipboard pieces. This time around I have a card, a canvas and a masculine tag to show you. So, first of all, here is the card.   2Crafty products used Mini Chicken  Wire Barbed Heidi's Vines

I lightly sprayed the back of the Heidi Vine with some water so it could be slightly shaped.
 It was then coloured with Distress Inks and brushed with gesso.  I also added some
 texture paste to the 'bulbs' on the ends and coloured them with Distress Ink and then
 swiped over the top with gold Versa Color.

The Chicken Wire Barbed comes in a 6" x 6" panel.  I simply cut off some small pieces
 and painted them with white acrylic paint.  While they were still wet, I sprinkled them
 with clear glitter and, when dry, tucked them in between the paper layers.  I love the
 look of torn paper and making some small tears over the chippies helps to show them off.

       Next, I have a small canvas.  It measures 5" x 7". 2Crafty products used Heidi Vines Leafy Shrub Set 1 Barbed Wire Border   I took a leaf out of Di Garling's book here in that I coloured these chippies black.   I love the dramatic effect of the black against the pale background and it really  does make them stand out beautifully.  Thank you for the inspiration Di!  

I had some left over pieces of the Heidi Vine from a previous post HERE and decided
to use them in the flower cluster.   As I did for the card, I again added a little
texture paste to the 'bulbs' and coloured them with Distress Ink but then used
gold acrylic paint for the accent.  The leaves were sprayed with water and then
 I gently separated some of the layers.  Shaped and curled the layers while they
 were still wet and coloured them with Black Soot Distress Ink.  Once they were
 dry I used the gold acrylic paint to colour the ends of the leaves.  

The leaves on the Leafy Shrub Set were shaped and coloured in the same way as the
 Heidi Vine leaves.  I really love how they turned out.  This is a fairly delicate piece
but it was still robust enough that it took the shaping very well.  I really love these
 chippies & they are so easy to work with and they look stunning!!

The Barbed Wire Border comes in a pack of two and they are about 12" long.
 I had intended to put a quote in the corner but decided instead to use a small piece
of the Barbed Wire Border as an accent.   This was also coloured with Distress Ink
 and gold acrylic paint.  

 My last piece is a Masculine Tag.

2Crafty products used..
Barbed Wire Border
Compass
Mini Fob Watch
Mini Rulers
Gears

A blank from the Tiny Edwin Corners

The small piece of the Mini Rulers was brushed with some watered down with
 gesso and, when it was dry, I swiped it with Tea Stain Distress Ink.  I coloured the
Compass with Distress Inks as well and then covered it with Clear Rock
Candy Crackle Paint.  Except for the ring around the edge which was left raw,
the Fob Watch was coloured with gold Versa Color and then covered in
 Glossy Accents.  I love that the details of the watch still stand out really well
 even after colouring it.  Awesome!!  

I randomly swiped the gears with Midnight Black Versa Magic and then with
Lapislazuli Versa Color.  I also used some Kaisercraft Red Gum and then Silver
Versa Color so that they appear old and rustic.  The Barbed Wire Border was also
 coloured with the Midnight Black Versa Magic and then randomly swiped
with a little silver and gold.

Originally I was just going to tie the word band at the bottom of the Tag but, it looked a
 little bare and needed something underneath to fill the space.  As I was looking through
 my chipboard pieces I discovered the blank from the Tiny Henry Frames
which I had used on a previous project.  I simply cut away one of the centers and
inked the edges.  Trimmed a piece of scrap paper to fit and then just tied the word
 band over the top.  It fills the space up nicely!!

Once everything was assembled and dry, I randomly swiped around the
 finished Tag with some watered down gesso.

That's all from me for this month.  Thank you so much for visiting and taking a look
 at my projects. I hope I have inspired you to get some fabulous 2Crafty Chipboard
 for yourself.  There are so many different shapes to choose from and, no matter
 what size your project, you are sure to find something that will add that special touch
 you are looking for.


And remember, to find a 2Crafty stockist near you, drop an email to...
salesat2crafty@optusnet.com.au
Take care and God Bless.
oxox Marg