FUN - Shaker Mini AlbumWith Kripa Koushik

Hello friends,

My second project this month is a shaker mini album, circular in shape using
 two very pretty 2crafty chipboard pieces - Fun Disc and Play disc to mak
e the front cover and back covers of the album.

 For the covers both front and back, the chipboard was first coated with white gesso and then using Colourarte Silks, painted an ombre effect. Each layer of paint was air dried and then painted on again for about 4 layers. After the paint was completely dry, it was assembled into a shaker disc.

 To allow for the sequins to move easily, I've used two layers of foam tape between the chipboard disc and pattern paper. I punched a hole through a circular piece of foam tape and wedged it between the acetate and pattern paper. On top of the acetate is a hole saver so that the circular foam tape wont be seen. This is so that the sequins wouldn't fall off through the eyelet hole. 

I know everyone will want to remove the covers and give them a shake, so Ive used ribbons to hold the pages together making it easy to flip through as well. The album follows the format of photo page followed by journaling on the backside. These close ups were taken before the album was assembled, so each page and matching journaling panel could be captured in one frame. 

This page and photograph are my favorite from the album so far. The bottom most layer of 
chipboard is a Number Panel cut in two and tucked underneath layers of pattern paper.

 Next, Ive cut a piece from the left over negative of the Polaroid Assortment Frames
 and covered it with pattern paper(green with blue stars). Another such piece has been
 used on the matching journaling panel of this page. 

Finally, a piece from Airplanes was coloured red with an ink pad and
 embossed with clear embossing powder.

The 6" sea life frame set was coated with white gesso and painted on with acrylic paints.

For the fish, a tiny bit of neon orange paint was blended with the yellow paint. 

I've also tucked in small pieces of Fishing Net Bits on either side of the photo panel.
 For the journaling page, Ive added a turtle from the Sea Creatures chipboard set.

This final page happens to be my son's favorite and is from the book parade held at his school recently. All the chipboard pieces used on this page - Triangle clusters, a piece from View finder and a piece from the Glasses set were coated with gesso and then painted over with acrylic paints.

I hope you enjoyed reading about and seeing close ups of my project today. 

Thank you for stopping by.

Wishing you a creative week,

Kripa Koushik

www.thecolourpress.blogspot.com 

2crafty chipboard used:

- Fun Disc

- Play disc

- Airplanes

- Glasses Set

- View Finder

- Sea Creatures

- Number Panels

- Fishing Net Bits

- Triangle Clusters

- 6" Sealife frame Set

- Crazy Stitched Panel

- Polaroid Assortment Frames

Tam's first share for August

Hi there 2Crafty Creatives

Tam here today to share my latest inspiration using 2Crafty Chipboard.

This one is called:

"#LAUGH"

A fun, silly layout that captures the essence of my family. 

 Love them to bits.

I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard on this layout:

"Crazy Stitched Panel"

"6 inch Revolution Frames"

"Doodled Arrows"

"Tiny Hearts & Stars"

"Mini #Word Set 2"

I began by adding white gesso to all of the chipboard, except for the title.

I then added colour using acrylic paints.

I painted two of the "Doodled Arrows" in blue.

I then added them underneath the photos, I wanted them to look as though it was one arrow, rather than two joined together.

I also added some black ink to finish it off.

I added a combination of turquoise and green paint to the "Six inch Revolution Frames".

I love the two tone/ombre effect it gives.

I also added a touch of black ink.

I trimmed down the "Crazy Stitched Panel" and painted the segments in a pinky/red tone, again giving it a slightly ombre look.

I again added some black ink.

This really ties the layout together.

 I added yellow paint to some of the "Tiny Hearts & Stars" and randomly placed these onto the layout.

Finally I added some black gesso to the "#LAUGH" from the "Mini #Word Set 2".

I placed this title onto the centre of the photos.

 I love the fun feel of this layout.

I think it works really well with the silly photos.

Have you scrapped some fun, silly photos lately?

I really hope this post inspires you to do so.

I'll be back again a bit later in the month with another inspiration.

Until then you can see more on my blog.

"Paradise Found" by Tammy Klingner

Hi there 2Crafty peoples

Tammy here today to share my latest creation using my favourite chippy.

This one's titled:

"Paradise Found"

A page about a recent adventure to Phuket and how the 

colours of this amazing place totally inspired me.

I used the following '2Crafty Chipboard':

"Paradise Title"

"Flower Doilies"

"Crazy Stitched Panel"

"Swaying Branches"

I began by coating the "Flower Doilies" in white gesso.

I then applied a pink/burgundy watercolour.

I love the watercolour effect - the mottled uneven colour.

I also applied white gesso to one of the "Swaying Branches".

I painted a few of the leaves and stems in a green watercolour.

I then added a few dotes and lines to highlight these.

I really wanted to define just some of the leaves, but not all of them.

I placed this branch underneath my photo, but allowed it to sweep over the photo.

I did this to mimic the branch at the top of the photo.

I trimmed off small sections of the "Crazy Stitched Panel" and applied black gesso.

I then placed it randomly on top of the bright coloured background I'd created.

I like how the black grounds all the bright colours and 

acts as a strong contrast to the whitish background.

For the title, I applied white gesso and then once dry applied green watercolour

 to the top half, and once dry, added blue paint to the bottom half.

I just love the Ombre two tone effect and the colours that mimic the gorgeous water.

To continue with the water theme, I added Glossy Accents.

The high gloss/resin finish gives the illusion of being wet.

I love that I was able to mimic so much about beautiful Phuket - the colours, the water, the beauty.

I love that you can achieve so many different finishes on chipboard

 that complement your story, your layout, your photo.

 Paradise found is right!

I wish I was there right now!

That's it from me today, I hope I've inspired you today in some way. 

I'd love you to leave me some feedback, and if you'd like to see more of me you can pop over to my BLOG

Tammy's March Shares....

Hello 2 Crafty Fans!!

Tammy here to share my March creations with you all.

My first creation is titled..

"#Funtimes"

A layout that documents our last night at our annual holiday at a
beach in Port Elliott, South Australia. 

This place is really special to us and on the last night we all have a lot of fun
hanging out together as the sun goes down.  Definitely something I wan to capture
and remember.

 "2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

"Today is Perfect Title

"Element Set 1"

"Crazy Stitched Panel"

"ATC Tiny Hearts & Stars"

I painted the "Crazy Stitched Panel" in black and trimmed this down.

I love using this to give my background some texture.

I painted the "Today is Perfect title" in yellow paint and then heat embossed i

t with clear embossing powder to give it a sheen/resin like finish.

 I did the same to the "Element Set 1".

I love the effect of this. That yellow is just gorgeous.

I applied some jade green paint to a few of the stars from the "ATC Tiny Hearts & Stars"
and again heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

I love the pops of colour that the chipboard gives this layout.

My second creation is titled:

"Embrace Today"

This layout celebrates my gorgeous daughter and two of our very special family friends who

 now live a long way away, however we were lucky enough to have some time with them recently.

Definitely a day to scrap and remember forever.

 2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

"Embrace Today Title"

"Mini Branches"

"Handrawn flowers"

"6" Circle Revolution Frames"

"Word Circles - Christmas"

I began by painting all of the Chipboard in a couple of coats of white gesso.

I then added some watercolours to the "Mini Branches".

I used a few different colours.

I also used a black pen to outline a few of the leaves and to add a few dots.

I added white paint to the "6" Revolution Frames" and the two circles 

from the "Christmas Word Circles Set".

This gave them a crisp finish.

I did the same to the "Embrace Today title", and then I added yellow paint to the today part.

I really love doing this to the 2Crafty titles when they have two different fonts.

I then outlined a few of the letters in today, and added some dots with a Sharpie.

I like the whimsical look this creates.

Finally I painted some of the leaves from the "Handrawn Flowers" in black paint. 

I really like the contrast this gives against the other leaves.

I have an extra share for you all today.

I created this one for Scrap the Girls this month and it's called:

"#Fun Times"

 2 Crafty Chipboard Used

"Hashtag Word Set 2"

"Polaroid Frame Set"

"Dotty Bits"

I painted the "Dotty Bits" in blue paint.

 

I painted the "Funtimes" title from the "Hashtag Word Set 2" in red paint.

The frame from the "Polaroid Assorted Frames" was painted in a yellow.

Scrap the Girls have a moodboard colour and theme challenge at the moment, and here it is:

So now you understand my colour choices and photo choice!!

So that's it from me for March.

I will be back next month to inspire you some more, 

until then you can see more at my blog HERE

Have a lovely month full of scrappy goodness!