Monday, June 8, 2026

Favourite Memory by Tania Ridgwell

Hi there!
Tania popping in today to share the first of my DT projects for June. 
 I have created a layout. 

"Favourite Memory"


2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*Paws and Heart Set
*Little Pawprint Strip
*Thin Rectangle Stacked Frames
*Fine Word Set 1


I have used the gorgeous Unmistakable Creations 'Denim & Lace' Collection to create the base for my Layout.


I first painted all the chippie pieces with a white Posca Paint Pen.  Once dry I sprayed the Forever (from the Fine Word Set), Rectangle Stacked Frame and Heart chippies (Paws and Heart Set) with Heidi Swapp Navy Color Shine Mist.


To construct my page I added the Rectangle Stacked Frame chippie around my photo and then added it to my base page.  I added lots of paper blooms around my photo.  I cut the Little Pawprint Strip chippie into pieces and tucked the pieces in amongst all the blooms.  I also tucked the Paw Print chippies from the Paws and Heart Set into the paper blooms.  I added the Hearts chippies from the Paws and Heart Set randomly around my page.  To finish off my page I added the Forever chippie across the bottom right of my photo.


That's all from me today, I hope I have inspired you all with my Layout. 
 Until next time thanks so much for stopping by.
Tania xx


Friday, June 5, 2026

'Memories BLOOM in every SNAPSHOT'
layout by Rachael Funnell

 


Hello & a warm welcome 2 Crafty fans...
Rach with you today my first bit of INSPRO for June..
This beachy themed layout featuring some FAB 2 Crafty Chipboard....



2 Crafty Chipboard used:
Foilage set 12
Memories BLOOM with every SNATSHOT title
2025
Thin square stacked frames


Let's start with these gorgeous stems
 from the Foilage set 12
Giving these stems a good thick coat of gesso...


Next up and in true fashion, I always add the Date/Year to my layouts..
The year 2025 has been inked with this mid blue...


Next up is this delicate frame the largest frame from the
Thin square stacked frames set, Dabbing on gesso to the frame 
then lightly gluing the frame onto my photo....


And lastly my title.... AND what a great title this is.....
'Memories BLOOM in every SNAPSHOT'
I have simply inked this with a light blue.....

That's is from me today..
I hope I have inspired you in some way....
Thank you for stopping by!

Thursday, June 4, 2026

CLICK Capture
by Robin Schelin

Hi everybody, welcome to the beautiful month of June. 

Today I'm sharing a layout I made "just because". No special photo, no special event, no story. Just because I liked the photo. Sometimes a particular photo just grabs your attention and you feel the need to create art around it. That was the case here. Hope you like it. 

CLICKCapture

2Crafty yumminess I used:

Fencing Wire Panel

Frame Mini Doodled Set

CLICK Capture


As I always do, I first coated all the chipboard piece with Gesso for a good base before altering.


Starting at the top of the photo, I placed the largest frame in the Frame Mini Doodled Set next to the flowers. I painted it with Nautical Chalk Paint, and then glued paper underneath it to add contrast against the background paper. And then added a word strip to complete this area.


Underneath the photo, I cut the Fencing WIre Panel and tucked a piece of it under the photo on both sides. I just painted it with 2 coats of White Gesso to get good coverage. I glued it on top of the darker solid blue to get good contrast.


I then mimicked the same thing on the other side of the photo for balance.


I love this new title from 2Crafty. I thought it went really well with this photo with the phone on the table (CLICK) and writing in the journal (Capture). My mind goes to some great lengths trying to get the titles right with the photos I use. Granted, sometimes it's a stretch! I painted it with Nautical Chalk Paint, the same as the frame at the top to balance out the colors and create depth.


And that's it. My layout for no particular reason other than I like the photo! Art doesn't need a rhyme or reason, just what pleases you!

See you back in a few weeks with more 2Crafty goodness.

xx




Wednesday, June 3, 2026

A Beautiful Moment with You
By Charmane Sharp

 



When on a family holiday it's nice to have a son capture a beautiful moment
strolling the beach with my husband on Christmas Eve. Craft O'Clock papers
Lifetime Loving You were a perfect sentiment fir my layout.




2Crafty Chipboard used...

Title- A Beautiful Moment with You
Decorative Doily
Corine's Swirl
Thick Moroccan Panel




I cut the title into two pieces for some height difference and interest on my
floral composition. Using some shades of Metallic Aqua I watercoloured
with my Prima sets.




The Gesso coat wasn't a nice enough White so I painted some Distress Paint
in Picket Fence on top of the Decorative Doily. It blends lovely in the corner
and can be seen against the Aqua Flowers.




On the bottom of my composition I wanted some texture to be seen poking
out the top. I chose to cut a piece of Thick Moroccan Panel for its large
design detail. I sponged on some shades of Sage Green Watercolours to
add texture as the bubbles dried naturally.
On top I placed the bottom of Corine's Swirl which I watercoloured with
a Sand shade and when dry brush a little glue on and sprinkled on some
Distress Rock Candy Glitter.




The rest of the Corine's swirl piece was placed downward on the other side of my
layout with the same treatment applied. Also another piece of the Thick Moroccan
Panel was added underneath. They look lovely together and add beautiful details.




I had fun adding Crackle Paste to the Prima Window I found in my stash
making it look worn and weathered. Frames my photo with a touch of romance
highlighted with my favourite 2Crafty Chipboard.

Until next time...

Charmane x
















Tuesday, June 2, 2026

'Cherish'
with Lisa Amiet

 Hello 2Crafty Fans!
It's Lisa here today with some scrappy inspiration for you.
I created this layout, for a bit of summer feeling, 
now that its getting cooler."

"Cherish"

 
2Crafty products used:
 
 
'Fine Word Set 1'
 'Foliage Set 6'
'Grid Panel'
'12 x 12 Stacked Filmstrips'


For this layout, I used the '12 x 12 Stacked Filmstrips'
as the base layer under my photo,
which I finished with aged white embossing. 

 
I also used a few of the 'Foliage Set 6' pieces,
which I finished in a turquoise to match my papers & photo,
and tucked into my clusters. 


I also used a piece one of the 'Grid Panels',
also finished in the same turquoise,
 and stacked under my photo. 

 
 I then used one of the words from the 'Fine Word Set 1',
which I embossed in the same aged white finish,
and layered over the grid panel piece.  
 
 
I really like the beachy feel to this layout,
bringing a little warmth back.
I hope you like what I have created.
 
Until next time!

Lisa
 

Monday, June 1, 2026

"be the Reason somewone Smiles today"
Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

I’m happy to share my first layout of June. 
I chose to work with a sweet photo of my daughter-in-law with my grandson Milan, a beautiful memory filled with love and tenderness. To complement the photo, I created a soft spring-inspired atmosphere with powdery tones, touches of sage green and delicate floral details.

"be the Reason someone Smiles today"


The chipboard used:


To customize the chipboards, I first applied a light coat of white gesso before adding different Distress Oxide colors. To build my composition, I created a vertical design using the “Cherris Border” to softly separate the background papers while adding height and elegance to the page. I then placed the large “Half Floral Page Border” along the left side to frame the entire composition and bring beautiful movement around the photos. I added the floral elements around the pictures to highlight them while keeping a soft and harmonious balance throughout the page.


The colors were applied very softly with a brush and a little water to keep a delicate watercolor effect. I intentionally left some areas of white gesso visible to preserve softness and light throughout the chipboards. The “Cherris Border” was kept much lighter with mostly white gesso and very diluted touches of Frayed Burlap to add just enough depth and texture without overwhelming the composition.


On the “Half Floral Page Border”, I worked on the flowers using Victorian Velvet and Tattered Rose while the leaves were softly colored with Bundled Sage. I also added tiny touches of Frayed Burlap around some edges to create a subtle aged effect.


For the “Be The Reason Someone Smiles Today” title, I combined several soft shades to help it stand out while still keeping the gentle harmony of the page. The main words received soft touches of pink and warm brown to coordinate with the layout colors. This technique keeps all the beautiful chipboard details visible while creating a soft slightly vintage effect that perfectly matches the overall feel of the layout.



Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope this page inspires you for your next creative projects.

Marie



         

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Step by Step Tutorial
Memories BLOOM in every SNAPSHOT
By Charmane Sharp



Using Among the Wildflowers Collection from The Three Girls Tales I
have created a Step by Step Tutorial so you can recreate my layout. Or
choose your own collection and use the ideas as a guide.




2Crafty Chipboard used…

4.5’ Flourish Doily
Vintage Flourish set 1
Intertwined Swirly Hearts
Title- Memories Bloom in every Snapshot 




Step 1. Cut Doily in half and save for another layout and Gesso all the
 chipboard pieces.

Step 2. Using a sponge and Distress Paint in Mowed Lawn, Bundled Sage,
and Iced Spruce dab the colours over the Flourishes blending the colours.

Step 3. Sponge Distress paint in Spun Sugar on the Intertwined Hearts.

Step 4. Kitsch Flamingo and Spun Sugar Distress Paint are applied to the
title highlighting the first and last words.

Step 5. White embossing powder for the Doily and then clear emboss
remaining pieces.

Step 6. Glue flowers on Stems to make them into branches.




Step 7. Fussy cut as above from the 6x8 pad and the journaling 4x6 pad.

Step 8. Trim your photo and use a corner rounder. Adhere a piece cut from the 6x8
 pad to the side of the photo and a small piece to the top of the photo cut from the
 top edge of the pad. Then add foam tape to the back and adhere to a piece from the
journaling pad that I cut 1cm out of about 1/3 from the bottom which will be
 covered up later as it was too big.

Step 9. Apply Foam Tape to the back of this and then offset another sheet from
the journaling pad to show its prettiness.




Step 10. Glue your photo composition down tucking the Doily in on the
 left side. Add a fussy cut piece to the bottom of the Doily as shown.

Step 11. Layer two pieces of Ephemera Florals with Foam Tape and then add
tiny Foam Squares to a piece of Flourish and stick on top. Glue this to the
bottom of your photo and glue the branch on top.

Step 12. Double the Foam Squares up on the second Flourish so its the same
height and add the other branch and run it down from the other one. Finish
 by tucking some Daisies in.




Step 13. Add other Fussy cut pieces to the left side of composition with tiny Foam
 Squares to create layers as shown and a couple of ephemera florals. Add the Ephemera
 nest and tuck two flowers under it.




Step 14. Add glue along the middle of the title and place over the Cherry Blossom
branch place something on it until it dries in place.

Step 15. After adding Foam Tape to the back of the Birdhouse Ephemera, tuck it
under the title to sit over the corner of your photo. Then layer some of the floral
Ephemera under it.




Step 16. Add the Bee to top right corner with doubled up Foam Squares and tuck
 the Intertwined Hearts under the photo at the top. Finish with a small cut Ephemera
floral under the Bee.




I hope you have enjoyed this Tutorial and have a go at creating your own
layout. Thanks for stopping by the 2Crafty Chipboard blog.

Until next time...

Charmane x