Tammy here today to share my latest 2Crafty creations with you.
The first one is titled:
"Love this Life"
I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:
"Fine Hearts Borders"
"Love this Life Title"
"Grid Panel"
"Film Strips Medium"
I cut the "Grid Panel" into pieces, applied a few coats of white gesso and
then tucked them underneath my photo layers.
I also applied white gesso to the "Film Strips Medium"
I added a strip of this under my photo, and I also added a small piece to the left hand
bottom corner of the layout. This gives the layout some balance, and draws the eye into the photo.
I then added in the "Fine Hearts Borders". Again some in the cluster at the bottom,
and some behind the photo. I added a few layers of Distress Ink to these until I was
happy with the purplish hue I had created.
I love the "Love this Life" title. Lol.
I love the two different fonts. To enhance this I decided to use two different
ink colours. I then added some embossing ink and some clear emboss powder.
I really love this effect.
I'm really happy with the colours in this one, I think they work perfectly with the photo.
My second creation is called:
"Happiness is This"
I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:
"Happiness is This title"
"Flower Doilies"
"Fine Leafy Bush"
A layout featuring myself and my beautiful girl at the beach, one of our happy places.
THIS place sure brings us happiness, so the title "Happiness is this" is just perfect.
I applied a few coats of white gesso to this, and then added
emboss ink and some clear emboss powder.
Love the gloss/resin finish this gives chipboard.
I also repeated this process on the "Fine Leafy Shrub", although I didn't apply my
gesso evenly, as I wanted it to have a bit of a rustic, beachy feel.
I trimmed down the "Fine Leafy Shrub" and poked the small clusters in and around my flowers.
I applied white gesso to the "Flower Doilies" and then applied Distress Ink
to get this gorgeous teal colour.
I trimmed the larger "Flower Doily" in half - giving me two doilies, which I
strategically placed to look as though they were half off the layout.
This gives the layout movement, and draws the eye into the photo.
I love the teal, mixed with the blue, and the woodgrain. It brings out
the colour of the water in the photo.
I love how I can get such different effects on the chipboard. So versatile.
I have created a video, so you can watch exactly how this layout came together.
I hope you check it out!
TO VIEW VIDEO CLICK HERE
I have an extra creation for you all this month.
It's titled:
"Fun in the Sun"
I created this one for CSI.2Crafty Chipboard are sponsoring this month.
I've never had a go at cracking a CSI case before, but I really enjoyed it!
I encourage you all to have a go.
Here's a look at the challenge:
I solved Case 247 by taking inspiration from the above scene and also
using some of the traditional clues.
I used the colours, in fact even how they were lined up!
I used a white background, florals, leaves, bird (flamingo) and rub-ons
(these haven't had a workout in years so it was kinda cool to use these again).
I also documented a summer memory and used rhyming words in my title.
I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:
"Summer Line Words"
"Alpha Set 1"
"6" Flamingo Frame Set"
I painted the Fun from "Alpha Set 1" black and did the same to the
sun from the "Summer Line Words".
I used Distress Ink to colour the "6"Flamingo Frame" and I then
applied embossing ink and clear emboss powder.
I loved using up some old bits and pieces from my stash.
Well that's it from me!
Thanks for popping by and I hope I've inspired you to get creative.
