"Treasure" Last Project by Priscilla Lim

Hello everyone, 

It's 31st December and I hope that 2016 has been a good year for everyone.

Otherwise I wish for the not so lucky ones a very peaceful and joyful 2017.

Today, I am writing this post with mixed feelings.
I am happy to sign off for a wonderful year but at the same time, sad that this will be
 my very last post for 2Crafty as I will be leaving the team. Sob sob....

So for my last project, I have created a layout using my favourite color combo. 

Mint, Pink and Gold. The best color combination in my opinion :)

These are the 2Crafty supplies I have used in the above layout:

 Here are some close up photos for a good glimpse on the chipboards and
 how I layered them between the embellishments.

I wish to highlight that I have only dabbled on either Gold or White paint
on all the 2Crafty chipboards used on page. 

This is a very simple step to alter the chipboards but already so appealing. 

Above you can see where I've tucked the Swirly Star Border.

Close up of the Avery Vine above and the lovely title below, both have been painted in gold and then had swipes of white paint dabbed on, giving a weathered effect.

Alrighty, that's all I have to share today. 

It has been great fun working with 2Crafty Chipboards and I think you have
 all been inspired by the wonderful works of our talented team. 

Keep visiting this blog and continue to be wowed by the amazing works in 2017.

Once a crafter, always a crafter.....

so I am sure that I will bump into you all on the other social pages. 

Lots of love and Take Care!

August Project by Priscilla Lim

"Remember Moments Like This"

Hello 2Crafty fans :)

It's my turn to share my creativity with you on the blog today. 

In this project, I have decided to go for more cool and neutral colors.

Before I share some details; these are the 2Crafty supplies used.

Here's the first zoom in shot to give a close look on the crackle effect.

On both chipboards, I have first painted them in the color of my choice before 

applying another layer of crackle accent after the paint has dried completely.

**For those that have not played with crackle accent, do note that for the cracks to

 show beautifully; you have to be patient to let the accent dry naturally on it's own.

 If you are really rushing for time, then wait for some cracks to show before you use

 a heat tool to speed up the process.

I cut the Cog Border, up into three pieces. 

This is why I love working with chipboards, They are very versatile. 

You can change them according to what you need not work your way
around to fit them into your projects.

On this photo below, you will see that it has a burnt look. This was achieved by
 dabbing some Distress Ink in Tea Dye when the crackle accents has completed dried up.

Next up; a look on how I layer my title chipboard over the cog border and Spring Flower Bunch. 

My humble doodling has also given a touch of artsy cuteness on this photo :)

About this Spring Flower Bunches. Oooooo I really love them! 

To give it some dimension, I have separated them into top and bottom layers;
 clearly shown in the picture below. 

To create more interest, I have used the white stamens to create an impression
of a young bunch of spring flowers.

Lastly, let's give some focus to the Soft Feather chipboard. I want the feathers to look
really soft. Thus I have applied a layer of white paint and rubbed on the balance paint
 (which I have used on the retro panel) down the centre of the feather. 

Just by doing this simple step, you will find that it gives the feather some pretty depth.

So that's all I have to share for today.

Hope you like my layout and remember to visit us frequently for more inspiration!

Signing off with happiness :)

 

"Together Is My Favourite Place To Be" A Project with Video Tutorial By Priscilla Lim

Hello 2Crafty fans, I'm back today to share a color bursting layout filled with pretty colors and lots of details. :)  

  When my boy was much younger, he loved to hold our hands in this unique criss-cross manner.  So glad that I managed to take a shot of this cute moment because after so many years,  this photo never fails to bring a smile to my face.  The happy sweetness has inspired me to create this colorful background; bursting with happiness. Here are some close up shots to zoom in on the layering and textures.  Do scroll down further to check out my 5minute video tutorial.  

  Here's the video tutorial on the full process which I have sped up to just a short 5minute version.   CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO

    2Crafty chipboards used:
Squared Barbed Wire Frames and Artdeco Heart        Corner Twisted Veins, Together is my Favourite Place to Be-Title   

June Projects By Priscilla Lim

Hello 2Crafty fans, Ready for more inspirations today? :)     But before we start.... Please remember while you are here  to become a blog follower & leave a blog comment to

be eligible to go in our monthly draw for a great chippie prize pack.

 

In this post, I will be sharing 2 layouts of different themes. Here's the first layout based on a photo we took recently on our outing to Universal Studio Singapore.  

On this layout, I wanted to have some clean space and also focus on layering the  chipboards and flowers which I have fussy cut from a Bo Bunny pattern paper. Here are some close up photos for more details.  Note that I have lightly applied a layer of gold metallic paint to all the chipboards.  

I have popped up the photo with some 3D glue dots and layered the title 

"Happiness is This" on top of the photo to make it really pop :)

In this photo, you get a glimpse of how I have layered the fussy cut flowers as well.

Here is another example of how I raised up the title chipboard with 3D glue dots which 

adds to the attraction and definitely looks much better than lying flat on the paper. 

It gives the whole layout a  dimensional feel too.

  In this last photo, I would like to zoom down to the worn look of the border chipboard.  This is easily achieved as I have only lightly applied the gold paint and still allow some  parts of the original chipboard to come through. To finish off the layout, I have added on some speckles of gold and white paint around  the page. Hope you like what  have share today and these are the 2Crafty chipboards used:     2Crafty Chipboard Used Festive Music Notes   Happiness is This Mini Title          Just the 3 of Us and Chevron Bits        For the second layout, I'm turning the spotlight to my boy.   Lots of Tim Holtz distress inks and stencils were used on this page.  

  Scroll on to check out the close up photos and write up on how I have altered the chipboards.  

  On this title chipboard, I have actually gave it a layer of white gesso, followed by dabbing  Tim Holtz distress ink in broken china and ripe persimmon. Topping it up with a last  layer of black gesso. On the Harlequin clumps, to get the rusty look, I have dab with distress ink peeled paint,  and aged mahagony and added on some white speckles.  

  On these chipboards, I have dabbed them all with distress ink directly to the raw chipboard.

• On the flourishes, they were very lightly dab with distress ink in black soot so that part of the original chipboard still shows.
• On the interlocking grid panel and arrows, they were dabbed generously with distress ink in ripe persimmon. I allow the ink to soak into the chipboard. Another reason why I have directly inked on the raw chipboard is to allow the ink to appear in a darker shade.
• The circle frame was actually from a left over chipboard that was holding the original piece. I dabbed it with distress ink in broken china, add some white speckles and to complete the look, I gently rub on some black gesso with my finger :)
• As for the star chipboards, I have inked them with distress ink in weathered wood, add on some white speckles, and dab on the left over black gesso from my finger.

  2Crafty Chipboards used: Asst Arrows Love You To The Moon Set Interlocking Grid Panel        Elegant Flourishes, Handsome Little Man, Harlequin Clumps      Thank you for popping by!

Hello My Sunshine By Priscilla Lim

Hi 2Crafty fans :) I'm back today to share this layout of my little rambo :) I had lots of fun playing with colors and different mediums while creating this page.  

Before I go into details, all chipboards used on the page were given a good coat of white gesso. 

In this first close up photo, I would like to focus on the gold studs I have added to
the main title chipboard - My Sunshine using liquid pearls to give it some "umph"

Next, the ombre effect on the Life Documented chipboard which I love :)

 This effect was achieved when I lightly dab on Distress Ink - Black Soot followed
by brushing a very thin coat of white gesso.

On the Esther Name Plate, I have simply misted it with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist.

Finally in this last photo, I would like to bring your attention to the layering technique
 and also the teeny weeny crackle effect on the mini hexagon chipboards.

  2Crafty Chipboard Used.. Word Circles Set 1 My Sunshine Title Esther Name Plate Mini Hexagon Clumps Life Documented Funky Heart Swirls