'Catpure' layout by Rachael Funnell

 

Hello 2 Crafty fans!

Rach back with you, sharing this 

FUN, mixed media, boys layout....

2 Crafty Chipboard used:

Steampunk Strips

Fine word set 3

Steampunk gears small

Steampunk gears Medium

Giant gears

2 Crafty have such a awesome array of  gear designs & 

I have incorparated a few of them on this page...

Let's start with Steampunk Strips where I have 1 strip down the left side of photo 

& another strip @ bottom of photo...

Both strips have been given a coat of gesso...

Next I have added a few of the Steampunk gears 

in small, Steampunk gears and Medium & a couple of the Giant gears..

Simply inking all of these with black..

Then we have my title...

Using the word Capture from Fine word set 3 & inking this light blue

& lastly adding the yr this photo was taken 2013, inking it this red...

I had quite a bit of fun creating this page & hopefully

I have inspired you in some way...

Thanks for stopping by!

ADORE YOU by Robin Schelin

Hi everyone. Welcome back to the blog.

Today I'm going vintage with this photo of my granddaughter from many years ago. This is one of the few photos that I actually took that turned out good, so I printed it out in color, B&W, sepia, and all the other ones I could get! 

This is the sepia one. I think it goes really well with these papers from 49 and Market's Nostalgic Memories collection. I don't usually create vintage looking layouts, but I thought I would give it a go. Hope you like it!

Adore YOU

2Crafty Chipboard that I used:

Leafy Twig Branches

Harlequin Clumps

Adore YOU

Mini Flourish Bits

6x6 Clock Face Frames

Beaded Hanging Heart Set

All of the fabulous Chipboard pieces were first painted with Gesso, as I always do, just because it works so well as a primer.

There's more chipboard than I usually use on this layout, so let's get started.

On the left side of the layout I started with the Leafy Twig Stems to give height and color along this side of the photo. I painted it with Light Moss Green from Viva Paper Soft Colors. 

I also added in one of my favorite pieces from the Mini Flourish Bits because I felt that it lent to the vintage vibe going on. This was painted with Burnt Sienna Acrylic Paint. 

 I placed another one of the same flourishes, again from the Mini Flourish Bits, underneath the flowers to make it look like one continuous flourish. 

I then used the smallest clock from the 6x6 Clock Face Frames with a laser cut clock underneath it. This was to round out the Burnt Sienna Color in this corner.

Then I tucked in one more of the Leafy Twig Branches next to the flourish to balance out the whole cluster.

I thought that this little heart from the Beaded Hanging Heart Set was a sweet little accent peeking out from under the flowers. Also painted with Burnt Sienna Acrylic Paint.

Then a couple more of the Leafy Twig Branches to complete the upper right of the photo.

This is a "just because" just because I think this piece of the Harlequin Clumps look so vintage. A little extra texture and interest is always a good thing! There is also another little piece of it at the upper left next to the flowers. They was painted with Raw Sienna Acrylic Paint.

And last, but not least, is the title. I chose Adore YOU because I DO adore her! I cut it so I could stack it to fit the space. I painted it with Raw Sienna Acrylic Paint, the same as the Harlequin Clumps.

And there is, my attempt at going vintage with a not so vintage photo. Hope you are inspired by this and you will attempt to go vintage too!

I'll be back soon with more chipboard magic from 2Crafty.

xx

This is my Life By Charmane Sharp

 

Today I have a girly layout to share that brings out the flowers around

the piano that sat in an orchard I visited. A pretty day exploring their 

displays scattered around the orchard.

2Crafty Chipboard used...

Frame Ingrid's

Chloe's Vines

Foliage set 11

Geo Circle Panel

Mollie's Butterfly set

Title- This is my Life

I love the curve of Chloe's Vine as it encircles my floral elements.

Rubbing on Sweet Rose wax and highlighting curves edges with Indian Pink

wax gives a lovely two tone finish.

Cutting the Geo Circle Panel into pieces allowed me to add some interesting

texture to break all the floral details up. Sweet Rose wax rubbed on adds

softness to the pieces.

In contrast the Foliage set was rubbed with Moss Green and the edges Acid

wax for a glorious pop of Green.

Using Shabby Pink wax on Ingrid's Frame adds enough contrast to the

title placed on top in Sweet Rose and Patina Blue. Layering them together

adds elegance and offset with one of Mollie's Butterflies strings more Blue

to the layout. They were waxed with Patina Blue and Blue Lagoon and glued

to the blank piece that I had covered in patterned paper.

Scattering the Butterflies around the layout adds pops of Blue. I hope you

have enjoyed this bright happy layout of myself and see how easy waxing

2Crafty Chipboard brings colour to your scrapbooking.

Until next time...

Charmane x

'Vintage Memories' with Lisa Amiet

 

Hello all, it's Lisa here today. 
I have some vintage memories to share with you, 
with a layout featuring my mum. 

 "Vintage Memories"

 

 

2Crafty products used:

 

 'Flower Doilies'
'Foliage Set 11'
'Photo Adornment - Flourish Set 4'

'Tiny Frame Kathleen's' 

 

 

For this layout, I used one of the 'Flower Doilies',

that I cut in half and embossed white.

I then used half on each side of my paper layers. 

 

 

I also used one of the stems from 'Foliage Set 11',
also embossed in white and tucked into my layers.

 

 

 

I then used one of the 'Tiny Frame Kathleen's',

also embossed white. I used it on its side
 as a frame for one of my flowers. 

 

 

I also used one of the 'Photo Adornment - Flourish Set 4', 
embossed in white and tucked under the corner of my photo. 

 I really love the vintage feel of this layout.

I hope that you like it too and that it inspires you to create something today.

 Until next time!

Lisa

"Capture the moment" Layout and video by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

For my first for March, I created this layout using photos taken at Monument Valley during my son and daughter-in-law’s honeymoon trip in December 2024.

The desert landscapes, warm tones and wide open skies were my main inspiration for this page.

I chose a horizontal layout with three photos for a clean and balanced composition, allowing the photos and chipboards to really shine.

"Capture the moment"

A video of this layout is also available if you’d like to see the details up close.

The chipboard used:

capture-the-moment-title
mini-title-stick-set-6
steampunk-gear-border
travel-icon-set
page-tab-set
steampunk-gears-medium

As usual, I started by applying a layer of white gesso. I worked with a warm and natural color palette using Distress Oxide Stormy Sky, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, with a few subtle touches of Spiced Marmalade.

I chose papers from the Wanderlust Explorer collection by 49 and Market, as their soft, natural tones blend beautifully with the photos and the colors used on the chipboards.

The Steampunk Gear Border is a key element of this layout. I used it as a base under the photos to add movement and structure. I first applied Stormy Sky as a base to give a cool, slightly metallic look, then added Vintage Photo sprayed with water to create a soft, patinated effect. This layering adds depth while keeping everything cohesive.

The Steampunk Gears Medium were colored in the same shades to complete the look.

I created a small cluster using the Page Tab Set chipboard, adding a subtle detail that balances the composition and guides the eye.

I added elements from the Travel Icon Set to enhance the story of travel and adventure, keeping their colors soft and muted so they blend naturally into the design.

The Capture the moment title was colored in warm tones to blend perfectly with the desert colors, while the small Road Trip title reinforces the travel theme.

Thank you so much for stopping by and for your interest in this project. 

Feel free to watch the video to discover all the details of the layout.

Marie

          

"Timeless"A Tribute Layout to My Great GrandmotherBy Di Garling

 Hi there lovelies, thanks for stopping by. 
Today I have an extra special layout & that is because I have used
this beautiful photo of my Great Grandmother,
I absolutely adore this photo of her.

2Crafty Chipboard Used...

"Timeless Beauty" - title ...I trimmed the word "Beauty off the title

"Corner Whispy Vine"

"Lucy Flourish Frame"

"Corner Swirly Heart Set"

The 2Crafty chipboard pieces I have used are firstly this title

which actually says "Timeless Beauty" but I trimmed the word

BEAUTY off so that it would be a perfect title to suit my vintage theme.

All the chipboard was heat embossed with a copper colour.

On the left side of my photo I have also used one of the
"Swirly Heart Corners" & on the right side of my layout
I have trimmed a small piece from the "Corner Whispy Vine".

The last piece of chipboard I have used is a

"Lucy Flourish Frame" which I trimmed the frame off &

then I tucked it in below my photo & used it vertically.

Well thats all I have for you today.

I do hope you liked my vintage inspiration.

Until next time...

hello SUNSHINE by Robin Schelin

 Hi everyone, so glad you dropped in today.

Well, I'm still in a Summer state of mind these days. It's just soooo cold outside in the beautiful state of Colorado. Snow is pretty as long as I don't have to be out in it! So I close my eyes and dream about warmth and sunshine.

hello SUNSHINE 

2Crafty Chipboard on this layout:

Word Circle Set 1

Foliage Set 15

Your Smile is like SUNSHINE

Frame Doodled

As is my thing, I always give my chipboard a good coating of white Gesso before altering. This makes the mediums adhere better and not soak through the chipboard. It also insures true color.

I love the Frame Doodled frame set. So cute and whimsical. I painted it with Sheepskin Chalk Paint and then glued it on top of a piece of green paper. There was so much that was tucked in underneath the frame that it got lost by itself. Adding the green paper allowed it to be seen.

Above the frame I added the word 'hello' from the Word Circle Set 1. I cut the circle off the word because it was a little too big with it on. I painted it with a blend of Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue. Yellow Ochre and White Acrylic Paint. 

Tucked in among the flowers are a couple stems from the Foliage Set 15. These little pieces are so perfect to add interest and dimension to the flower clusters. The stems were left with the White Gesso on them and the little bulbs were painted the same as the word 'hello' up top.

I added another one of the Foliage set 15 pieces here on the top right tucked in under the flowers as well to create balance.

As I often do, to fit in my space, I cut the title. I only used the word 'SUNSHINE' from the title Your Smile is like SUNSHINE. I used 'Your Smile' on a layout a while back. 'SUNSHINE' was painted with the same blend of colors as the word 'smile' at the top of the photo. 

It's ok to cut up your chipboard to make it work on your projects. I do it quite a lot, actually. But I aways save my bits and pieces to use on other projects. You can make your chipboard go a long way by customizing it to fit your needs.

So that's it. Summer wishes on a dark and dreary day!
 Hope you like it. I had fun creating it thinking of the lazy days of Summer!
 Be back soon with more from 2Crafty.

xx