Delight in the every Momentby Tammy Klingner

Hi there creative folk!

Tam here today to share my latest chipboard creation....

'Delight in Every Moment'

Love the way those rainbow butterflies pop against the black!!

I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:

'Anthea's Butterflies'

'Fine and Fancy Butterfly Set'

'Polaroid Assortment Frames'

*NEW* 'Delight in Every Moment Title' 

To create that rainbow effect on both 'Anthea's butterflies' and 'Fine and Fancy Butterfly Set', I firstly coated them with white gesso.

Once dry, I added watercolours to colour them, and I worked in a striped fashion.

The colours bled together a tiny bit, but this just adds to the gorgeous effect.

I did need to do a couple of coats to get the boldness in the colours.

If you know my work, you know I LOVE COLOUR!!

I coated the 'Polaroid Assorted Frame' in acrylic paint and then swiped some wipe paint around the edges.

Simple yet effective.

As I had so much colour going on, I decided to keep my 'Delight in Every Moment title' simple and white.

It pops off the page.

I love the fineness in the title font - it's a NEW one!

I hope this colourful layout has inspired you today.

Here's my Blog if you'd like to take a look at some more colourful creations.

Much creative love

Tam

xxx

March inspiration by Marie Claude Rodier "Follow your Heart"

Hello 2Crafty fans,

In my part of the world, spring is just around the corner. And after a rough winter, I am definitely ready for warmer weathers, longer days and outdoor activities.

This layout is all about enjoying these outdoor activities that we are so happy

to practice again when spring finally arrives. Sometimes simple things are the best.

I started my layout by tearing off several pieces of paper and
placing them on top of each other using cardboard to create dimension.

I then placed some pieces of Fencing wire panel under some pieces of paper
and applied white gesso using a dry brush.

After applying a layer of white gesso onto the Picket Fence piece, I added a layer

of white crackling paste. When it was dry, I dried brush brown ink over it.

Fine and fancy butterflies were dry brushed using white gesso.

Follow your heart title was embossed twice. First in white and then in rose gold.

2Crafty Product used

Fencing wire panel

Follow your heart
Fine and fancy butterfly set
Picket Fence

Until next time, I hope that my layout inspires you to create layout
using picture of your favorite outdoor activities.

February Inspiration "Amazing" Layout by Lisa Amiet

Hello 2Crafty fans!

It's Lisa here today to share my latest creation with you.

'Amazing'

So my daughter found this gate door on her travels and what a perfect

 photo opportunity!

I have used a few different chipboard designs on this layout

 I have used some of the 'Fern Leaf Set', 

which I have finished in different colours. 

Some of them are a peachy coral colour to coordinate with my papers. 

There is also another that is a multi toned blue and green finish. 

I achieved this by using gesso and painting on some mist colours. 

I have also used a couple of the 'Fine & Fancy Butterfly Set',

which I have finished in a lemon yellow and coral colour.

Lots of layers and dimension. 

For my title I have used the word amazing from the 'Mini Word Set 1',

that I have also finished in a coral colour. 

I really love the colours in this collection and the chipboard pieces work perfectly with the theme.

I hope you like what I have created and that it inspires you to create today too.

Lisa

'Shine' Layout by Tammy Klingner

Hi there everyone!

Tam back again to share another layout with lots of yummy NEW 2Crafty Chipboard!

This one is titled:

'Shine'

It's a layout celebrating my amazing daughter and her recent volunteer trip to Cambodia, where she was involved in building a house for a family and also educating and teaching English at the School.

Definitely life changing, definitely inspiring, definitely proud!

Definitely needed to be documented!

I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:

'Fern Leaf Set' *NEW*

'Fine and Fancy Butterfly Set' *NEW*

'Fine Word Set 2'

'Mini Squiggly Bits' *NEW*

'Polaroid Assorted Frames'

I began by painting one of the frames from the 

'Polaroid Assorted Frame Set' in white acrylic paint.

I then added some random stamping with black ink.

I used the frame to highlight a photo, and then added some embellishments to the side. 

This really draws the eye into that particular area, making it the focal point.

I also painted the 'Mini Squiggly Bits' in white paint.

I poked these around the layers of the layout, so they are peeking out.

The white contrasts really well with the black background.

I added the word 'Shine' from the 'Fine Word Set 2' to the strip of photos.

These fine words are perfect for adding to the tops of your layers and photos -
 they are fine and so don't cover up too much.

I simply added black paint to this. It's really all that was needed.

I also painted the 'Fern Leaf Set' black, and once dry I randomly swiped
 Opal Magic in Aqua/Rose over the top.

I really love this effect and it suits the layout perfectly.

In the bottom left hand corner, you can see I've created a smaller cluster.

To this I added a NEW 'Fine and Fancy Butterfly'.

These are gorgeous, and there's three in a pack, I only used one so I have some
 leftover for another creation!

I simply applied some Archival Ink in 'Garden Patina'.

There you have it!

That's it from me today, I look forward to inspiring you again next month.

You can head to my blog HERE to see more of my work.