"today..." Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

Today I’m sharing my second layout for April, featuring an adorable photo of my grandson Milan. 

I chose to stay with the same soft and fresh color palette as my previous page, using warm yellows and gentle greens that beautifully reflect the spirit of spring. These tones create a light and joyful atmosphere, perfectly highlighting this sweet and precious moment.

"today...."

The chipboard used:

today-phrase-set
hexagon-outline-frames-set
foliage-set-14
bees-with-hive

        

To start, I prepared all my chipboard pieces with a coat of white gesso. I then applied soft layers of Distress Oxide inks, blending the colors to match the overall palette of the layout and create a natural, slightly vintage look.

I used the “Hexagon Outline Frames Set” to build the structure of my composition, arranging the frames in a flowing design across the page to naturally guide the eye toward the photo. To embellish them, I applied Distress Oxide inks in Walnut Stain and Vintage Photo, then lightly added Black Soot along the edges to create depth. I finished by lightly spraying water to create subtle oxidized spots, adding texture while keeping the overall look soft and delicate.

For the floral cluster, I used the “Foliage Set 14” chipboard to add height and softness to the composition. I colored the foliage using 49 and Market inks in Pineapple and Green Jeans, bringing fresh and vibrant tones that enhance the spring feeling of the layout.

I also incorporated elements from the “Bees with Hive” chipboard set to reinforce the theme. I colored them with Distress Oxide Antique Linen, then gently added Vintage Photo along the edges to create depth and a slightly aged effect. These details add both texture and visual interest while keeping the overall design light and harmonious.

To finish my layout, I added the “today” title, which I colored using Distress Oxide inks in Antique Linen and Vintage Photo, with a few soft touches of Pineapple to bring a subtle warmth. I kept the tones soft and neutral, gently adding more depth along the edges to create a delicate dimensional effect.

I completed the page with a few small embellishments, including honeycomb details and bees, to reinforce the theme. Finally, I added light splatters to bring texture and unify the composition, while keeping the overall look soft and balanced.

All these chipboard designs are available on the 2Crafty website. 

I hope this layout has inspired you, and I look forward to seeing you next time!

Marie

        

loving THESE MOMENTS by Robin Schelin

Hi everyone. So happy you dropped in today.  

I'm really enjoying this beautiful Spring weather here in Colorado. My favorite time of year is when I finally start to warm up!! We always replant our garden every Spring, so I created this layout to remind me of the garden we will soon have. Can't wait!

loving THESE MOMENTS

2Crafty Chippies I used are:

6" Circle Revolution Frames

Molly's Butterfly 'set

loving THESE MOMENTS

I used both Black and White Gesso on these pieces. I like using Black Gesso when I want a piece to be  black instead of using Black Paint. It's just easier with the same results, and it covers great.

So, speaking of using both Gesso's, here is an example. On the 6" Circle Revolution Frame, I first coated it with Black Gesso, then spattered over it with White Gesso. I wanted to try to copy the large circle on the left that is printed on the patterned paper. Not perfect, but I got close.

I added one of the butterflies from the Molly's Butterfly Set inside the Revolution Frame. The set comes with the butterflies, like you see here, and solid pieces to back them. I chose to only use the butterflies on this layout. 

Here on the left is another butterfly from the Molly's Butterfly Set. All of the butterflies were first painted with White Gesso, then painted with Glacier Chalk Paint. 

I love the title, loving THESE MOMENTS. I really like how it's offset. I think having it this way adds so much interest, not to mention versatility. I simple painted it with Sheepskin Chalk Paint after first coating it with White Gesso.

I placed one more 6" Circle Revolution Frame piece here at the bottom to balance out the circles. Then added in one more of the Molly's Butterflies, again for balance and to mimic the circle up top.

And that's it. My ode to Springtime warmth and flowers. Hope you like it!

I'll be back later in the month to share more from 2Crafty.

xx

"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….

CLICK HERE

Until next time...

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

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

 

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

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