"Pure Joy" layout by Marie Sabatier

Here is my second inspiration for this month of March.

To make this page, I started with a photo of my grandson Leo.

As the title that I chose "Pure Joy" from these 5 months says, it brings me so much joy.

"Pure Joy"

2Crafty Chipboards used :

- Pure Joy

- Stars m00265

- Polaroid-Assortment

I always apply a layer of white gesso on each chipboard.

On the stars I applied a rusty colored patina with water to obtain a very clear shade.

For the Polaroid chipboard I practiced the same way.

And finally for the title I applied embossing powder of color "Guten Tag Teal" 

very flash to bring out the title and the eyes of Leo!

And here is another page of achievement that brings me happiness!

See you soon and thank you for your visit.

December Inspiration - A Layout & A Home Decor PLUS TWO VIDEO TUTORIALS By Mary Catt

''Christmas Joy''

Hello 2Crafty fans! 

  Mary here with you today with my last post for 2Crafty Chipboard. It's so hard for me to
step down from a team that I have been a member for more than one year. It has been one
 of the best teams ever and I am so honored I was a part of it. I had a really great time
 creating with these gorgeous chipboards and I really hope to return in the future.

But for now, let's take a look at the projects I made for my December inspiration.  

I created a layout and a Christmas home decor on wooden slides and both are having
 video tutorials.

My first layout was made with lots of flowers, some Christmas embellishments
combined with some beautiful chipboard pieces.

You can watch the VIDEO TUTORIAL with the procedure here. 

TO VIEW VIDEO CLICK HERE

 I based my page on the 13arts ARTelier December sketch challenge.

2Crafty Chipboards used... 

 Stars
Swirly Star Border
Xmas Mini Word Pack

 Here are some close ups...

 First, I made a mixed media background with modeling paste and a stencil and did some random stamping. Then, I added color with the ''Pastel Cobalt'' and the ''Pastel Lavender'' 13arts mists.

 I painted the ''Stars'' and the ''Swirly Star Border'' chipboards with the ''Gold'' splash ink.

The title words from the ''Xmas Mini Word Pack'' was also painted with the ''Silver'' splash ink.

Finally, I added some ''Natural Mika Flakes'' and made  some splatters with ''White'' splash ink.

''Christmas Wishes''

 

My second project is a Christmas home decor piece created with lots of
chipboards along with some beautiful Christmas flowers and lots of glitter.


You can see the procedure on my VIDEO...

TO VIEW VIDEO CLICK HERE 

 I based my page on the Mixed Media Place December challenge.

2Crafty Chipboards used... 

 Holly Twig
Deer Head Set
Mini Reindeers
Stellar Snowflakes
Fernlike Snowflakes

 Here are some close ups...

 I started by applying a coat of white gesso on the wooden slices. Then, I created
 texture with modeling paste mixed with mini art stones.

 While waiting the paste to dry, I heat embossed all the chipboards with the ''Queen Sheba's Silver'' Lindy's Gang embossing powder, then I sprinkled some white glitter on them.

 I used some Lindy's Gang sprays such as ''Salt Water Taffy'', ''Alpine Ice Rose'' and
 ''Autumn Maple Crimson'' to add color on the wooden slices.

As a final touch, I used Snowflake Paste here and there and some made splatters
 with white gesso diluted with water.

 Well, that was all from me today...

 I really hope you enjoyed these projects and all the previous ones I've shared with you.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

November Inspiration - Two layouts PLUS TWO VIDEO TUTORIALS By Mary Catt

''Joy - Hope - Wish''

Hello 2Crafty fans!

Mary here with you today to share two layouts and two video tutorials.

The first one is a Christmasy layout designed with 7dots studio papers from
''Yuletide'' collection and Prima Marketing flowers.

I have also made a VIDEO TUTORIAL with the procedure.

TO VIEW VIDEO CLICK HERE

I based my layout on November challenges over at 7dots studio,
at Berry71bleu and at More Than Words challenge blogs.   

2Crafty Chipboards used on this project...

Festive Music Notes
Xmas Mini Word Pack
Stars

Some close ups...

To design my background I used ''Ocean Breeze Blue'', ''Baby Blue Eyes Aqua'' and
 ''Delphinium Turquoise'' Lindy's Stamp Gang mists with a few splatters of ''White''
 13arts Splash ink to make it look like it's snowy.

I heat embossed the ''Festive Music Notes'' and the ''Stars'' chipboards
with ''Queen Sheba's Silver'' Lindy's powder and sprinkled them with some finnabair's white glitter. The titles were painted with ''Metallique Rich Turquoise'' Acrylic Paint.

 I also added Finnabair's Graphite paste for more texture.

A final touch with some more white splatters and my snowy background was ready.

 ''Dream Big''

 And the second one was made for C.S.I. Blog as the 2Crafty was sponsoring them
 and we were invited to be guest designers for October.

''Case file 216''

I have also made a VIDEO TUTORIAL with the procedure.

TO VIEW VIDEO CLICK HERE

2Crafty Chipboards used...

Polaroid Assortment Frames
 Asst Mini Camera Set
ATC Tiny Hearts & Stars
Steampunk Gears Small
Gears
Dream Big Title

With this layout I'm entering at The Creative Studio November Challenge.

And a closer look...

I highlighted my paper with some white gesso and then I used white modeling paste and a
little black with different stencils to make contrast. I created my background with
''Peony Scarlet Red'' and ''Ocean Breeze Blue'' Lindy's Stamp Gang mists.

I painted the ''Dream Big'' title, the ''Stars'' and the mini camera from the ''Mini Camera Set'' chippies with ''Rich Turquoise'' Acrylic Paint. The frames from ''Polaroid Assortment Frames'' were painted with ''Aqua-Rose'' Paint.

 The ''Gears'' were stamped with ''Watering Can'' Archival Ink and the big square frame which is a left over piece from the ''Polaroid Assortment Frames'' were heat embossed with ''Tera Cotta Red'' Lindy's powder. ''Vintage Rose'' Acrylic Paint for the square left over piece.

 Thank you so much for stopping by!

See you here again next month...

November Projects By Rachael Funnell

'Adventure'

Hello! Rachael with you today, sharing my November inspiration using some
 2 Crafty Chipboard GOODNESS...

Today is 17th which is my boy's birthday.....

So! This month I thought it would be pretty cool to create projects to about him!!

2 Crafty Chipboard pieces used

Chain Length
Arrows Heart
Monster
Assortment Arrows
Arrow Word Set 1
Light bulbs
Square barbed wire frame
ALSO! the leftover/negative piece from the 2016

The Assortment of Arrows & Light bulbs used were inked with a gold!
Which I find makes them stand out nicely.....

The Chain length cut into smaller pieces, added a coat of gesso, then inked them blue
 which I didn't like the look of, so I added another coat of gesso & finished them off
with black ink, Which I think looks must better...

The Arrow frame has a coat of gesso and that's it...
Also! the Adventure Arrow, Square barbed wire frame & Monster
  also have a coat of gesso..

Then I randomly inked with Black & blue the barbed wire frame.

Then I added a little blue & Burgundy watercolor to the Monster.... Pretty cute hey!

  Inked with blue the word 'Adventure'

Keeping with this color scheme I also created this tag & card
which I will be giving to him today...

2 Crafty Chipboard pieces used

Card Words Set 2
Western Set 1
Stars
Assortment Polaroid
ATC - Tiny Hearts & Stars
Negative Sequins
Frame heart string
ALSO! the negative bit from the Chain Heart Frames

A thick layer of gesso has been added to the Birthday Wishes words, The bigger Star
is inked with gold, While the ATC - Tiny Stars have a coat of gesso, a coat of gel
medium then finished with some Raspberry Alcohol ink...
Negative Sequins have been cut into smaller pieces & inked with black ink...
The Polaroid frame has a coat of gesso & blue ink!
Finishing this card with white splatters....
I just love the grungy feel to the card, hopefully my son like it too... :)

This tag has a more softer feel to it...
The ATC - Tiny Hearts are inked with a brown ink, while the  
Party Time words, Frame heart string, Negative Sequins & Bull head all have
 a coat of gesso, some with a thicker coat than others....

That's it from me... Until next time.... 
HAPPY creating peeps!