Tuesday, April 14, 2026

"Love This Memory"
Layout By Di Garling


                                          Hello there, Di Garling here with you on the blog today
with another layout that I have created using some fabulous
 pieces of my favourite 2Crafty chipboard.
 
2Crafty Chipboard Used...
"Word Stick Set #5"
"Happy Daisy Set"
I have also used some "Up and Coming Soon To Be Released" Wire Pieces too !! 💘


To start off with for my title I have used one of these
awesome little "Word Sticks". This one is from the
"Word Stick Set #5". 2Crafty have lots & lots of different ones.


I simply trimmed the ends & inked around the edges
with a brown ink. A perfect little title when you don't 
have a lot of free space !!
Then I simply just stuck it on the top of my flower cluster.


Next came the little daisy pieces from the "Happy Daisy Set".
I gave them two coats of white acrylic paint & then I blobbed on some
texture paste to the middles of each daisy to create a textured flower centre
before finishing them off with a little yellow paint. Once they were dry I
also lightly sponged some brown ink around the edges to make them stand out.

 
Lastly I finished off with a couple of pieces of this new,
SOON TO BE RELEASED, wire mesh bits. I simply inked these 
by sponging on some brown ink, too easy.

I am releasing this layout as a KIT.
To see more info etc
OR
If you would like to see some more of my work 
you can pop over to my blog….


Until next time...






Monday, April 13, 2026

So Sweet by Tania Ridgwell

  Hello there! 

Tania joining you today to share the second of my DT projects for April. 
  I have created a layout for my second share.

"So Sweet"


2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*So Sweet Title
*Window Shutter Set 3
*Leafy Shrub Set 1


I have used the beautiful Uniquely Creative 'Ultraviolet Delight' Collection to create the base for my Layout.


I first painted all the chippie pieces with a couple of coats of gesso.  I then randomly sprayed all the chippie pieces except the So Sweet chippie Title with Heidi Swapp Color Shine Amethyst Iridescent Spray.  


To construct my page I cut the Window Shutter chippie in half and then tucked it under my photo.  I added lots of fussy cut and paper flowers around my photo.  I tucked in the Leafy Shrub chippies amongst all the embellishments and finished off my page by adding the So Sweet chippie Title.


Thats' 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, April 10, 2026

Dogs have a Special way of adding Love…
By Charmane Sharp



Sage Candlelight papers by 3Quarter Designs, for my DT work with Craft
 Avenue Distribution combine beautifully with 2Crafty Chipboard. I had trouble
 photographing this layout as the papers have a sheen finish and because I have
separated my photos it made it difficult to avoid the glare so I do apologise
that its a little off focus to avoid these issues. The close ups are much better to
see the details. Sometimes even the best lighting can't avoid these issues.




2Crafty Chipboard used...

Dogs Love Phrase
Frame Heart Strings
Foliage set 3




Such a beautiful phrase perfect for this layout of my son and Tahlia. Prima
Metallic Watercolours added a lovely sheen in White and a light Mint Green
to highlight the words Dogs and Love. Placing it on a resin clock with a piece
of Foliage underneath gave it height and visual importance.




To perfectly frame my photo I used the larger Heart Strings Frame on top
to signify the love seen shining through. The Metallic Gold creates a 
wonderful finish against the black and white photo.




By using White Metallic on the Circles it gives them a slight difference
against the pale Sage leaves to define them. It looks beautiful with the
pastel flowers as contrast.




This layout is full of soft greens and nature but not too girly that the Phrase
still remains the focus. 2Crafty Chipboard has loads of fabulous titles but this
is one of my favourites as you all know Dogs have a special place in my heart.


Until next time...

Charmane x















 

Thursday, April 9, 2026

We are Family - Laura Gilhuly

 Hi everyone!

I am back to share my next layout for my husbands album!

The old photos are such a wonderful trip down memory lane and I feel fortunate to 
be able to create with them.


2Crafty Products used:



We are Family Title
Decorative Circle Accents
Delicate Lace Border
Mini Chunky Funky Bits



After prepping the pieces with white gesso I decided to paint them in bright colours matching the colourful paper I chose.


Although I normally work with darker or muted tones working with bright and cheerful
 colours is always fun!


As a finishing touch when the paint was still wet I randomly added a little bit of glitter to some
of the pieces.


Thanks for stopping by



Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Bees & Butterflies Cards by Tania Ridgwell

 Hello there! 
Tania joining you today to share the first of my DT projects for April. 
  I have created a set cards for my first share.


2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*Mini Decorative Frame Set 8
*Mini Decorative Frame Set 7
*Flourish 2
*Mini Lattice Bits


I created each of my card bases using the gorgeous Paper Rose "Bees & Butterflies" Paper Collection. 

For these cards I kept all the chippie pieces raw as I think it suited the colours in the papers perfectly.  

To construct each of the cards I added either a Mini Decorative Frame (including the centre piece) 7 or 8 chippie to each.  I then embellished them with paper blooms. I tucked in Foliage chippies amongst the blooms on two of the cards and the other two cards I tucked in Mini Lattice Bits chippies pieces.

See each card below.





That's all from me today, I hope I have inspired you all a little with my Bees & Butterflies Cards. 
 Until next time thanks so much for stopping by.
Tania xx

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

"happiness is this"
layout by Rachael Funnell


Hello 2 Crafty fans!
Rach with you all today sharing my first 2 Crafty inspro for April...
This beachy, mixed media layout...


2 Crafty Chipboard used:
2022
Fine word ser - Months 
Fluffy clouds set
Happiness is this Mini title


Let's start off with my title, 'Happiness is this'
where I have simply inked this with a mid brown.....


Next up I have added a couple of these Fluffy clouds
they are just the CUTEST clouds and such great value...
Using a paint brush, dabbed onto the edges a little bit of gesso..


Lastly I have ofcourse added the date using 2022 & July from the Fine word ser - Months...
Inking the July with a dusty pink & inking the 2022 with a grey...

Iam pretty HAPPY with this page &
I hope I have inpsired you in some way as well
Thanks so much for stopping by








 

Monday, April 6, 2026

"Cutest Lil'Bunny"
Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

Today I’m sharing my first layout for April. 
This page features a sweet and tender photo, full of softness, perfectly complemented by a delicate spring-inspired color palette. With the adorable bunny and the soft florals, this layout also brings a gentle nod to the Easter season, capturing that joyful and heartwarming spirit.

"Cutest Lil' Bunny"


The chipboard used:

To create dimension and structure on my layout, I used the beautiful “Cheery Blossom Page Frame” chipboard. I first applied a coat of white gesso to prepare the surface, then added soft layers of 49 and Market inks, blending greens and warm tones to match the overall palette. I kept the coloring light and subtle, allowing some of the white to show through for a more natural and delicate effect.


I added the “Cutest Little Bunny Title”, which perfectly enhances the theme of the page and brings a charming focal point to the design. To complete the composition. I included a few small hearts from the “ATC Tiny Hearts and Stars” chipboard set, which I love for its versatility and variety of elements. I softly colored them to match the layout, bringing subtle texture and a delicate finishing touch.


I love how the soft greens, warm yellows and subtle vintage tones come together, creating a gentle and harmonious atmosphere that highlights this precious moment.



Thank you so much for stopping by today!