Just too Cute Layout by Marie Sabatier

Today I'm excited to share my first layout for July! 

For this project, I chose an adorable photo of my granddaughter dressed as a little unicorn. I immediately fell in love with the soft colours and whimsical woodland feel of the paper collection, making it the perfect backdrop for this sweet memory. To enhance the magical atmosphere, I selected several Chipboard pieces that blend naturally into the scene while adding texture and dimension.

"Just too Cute"

The Chipboard used:

just-too-cute

12x12-branches-frame-set

large-daisy-flower-stem

industriallightbulbs

Before I started decorating my layout, I applied a light coat of white gesso to the chipboards I wanted to lighten. Once dry, I used Distress Oxide Vintage Photo to enhance the details and create a subtle aged effect while preserving the natural texture of the chipboard. The wreath was simply inked around the edges to maintain its beautiful raw wood finish.

The Branches Frames Set became the focal point of my layout, beautifully framing my photo while adding depth and interest. I chose to keep the natural wood finish with just a touch of Vintage Photo around the edges so it would blend perfectly with the woodland background.

For the Daisy Flower Stem, I applied a coat of white gesso to the petals to brighten them and make them stand out from the background. I then added a little Distress Oxide Vintage Photo to the flower centre and a few details to give it extra depth. It coordinates beautifully with the floral elements printed on the paper.

The Industrial Light Bulbs add a unique decorative touch to the upper left corner of the page. I simply highlighted the details with Distress Oxide Vintage Photo, keeping their natural wood appearance while adding a little more definition.

To finish my layout, I added the Just Too Cute title. After applying a light coat of white gesso, I used Distress Oxide Vintage Photo to enhance the details and create a soft weathered wood effect that coordinates perfectly with the other chipboard elements on the page.

I hope this layout inspires you to keep the natural beauty of chipboard while enhancing it with a little gesso and ink to add texture and dimension.

Happy crafting!

Marie

 

       

Dream Imagine Inspire by Robin Schelin

 Hi everyone. I'm sharing my last layout for June. Where has the time gone.....

I've had this photo for years and never scrapped it because of the blue background on the photo. I couldn't figure out how to make it look right. I thought of using a red background or a white one, but when I tried them, it looked really bad. Really bad!! 

So I took the photo back out again, and I pulled out paper after paper after paper...  trying to get something that would work. Then I came across a pack of blue paper and found something that's really close to the blue on the photo. I messed with it for a few days, and this is what landed! Hope you like.

Dream Imagine Inspire

Wonderful Chippies I used:

Leafy Shrub Set 3

Leafy Shrub Set 1

Foliage Set 15

6" Circle Revolution Frames

ACT Words

All of the Chipboard was first painted with White Gesso.

On the top right, above the photo, I placed one of the swirls from the Leafy Shrub Set 3. I painted it with  Burnt Sienna Acrylic Paint. I painted all the swirls the same, I thought it would be more balanced. Want to know how anal I am?? I painted the swirls this color because of color of the teeny little hat band on her hat. I thought ...why not.

Under the flowers is one of the foliage stems from the Foliage Set 15. These are my "go to" fillers. I painted the stems with Burnt Sienna, and the bulbs with a mix of Burnt Sienna, Rose Pink, Cadmium Red Light Hue and Titanium White Acrylic Paint. I painted the bulbs this color to match the petals on the die cut flowers.

Here on the left is one of the swirls from the Leafy Shrub Set 1.  I placed it here to break up the blue background. I also tucked in another foliage stem from the Foliage Set 15 to create balance.

On the bottom left under the flowers I added in one more Swirl from the Leafy Shrub Set 3.  This was to draw the eye down along the burlap laser cut piece.

I circled the lady with the largest circle in the 6" Circle Revolution Frames pack. This was to draw attention to her. I painted it with Titanium White Acrylic Paint.

I placed the title, Dream Imagine Inspire from the ATC Words pack directly on the photo. I did the title this way to break up ALL. THAT. BLUE! I really like how it turned out. I painted these words with the same mix that I painted the bulbs on the Foliage Set 15 pieces.

Hope this has inspired you to take out those photos that you second guess yourself for even getting, and give it a go. You may surprise yourself at how it turns out. I certainly was surprised at this one!

See you next month

xx

One of a Kind By Charmane Sharp

Hello everyone, Charmane back with you today to share my layout of Kaylee

enjoying some sunshine at the front door. A lovely soft feminine palette with

the gorgeous PawPrint Strip by 2Crafty.

2Crafty Chipboard used...

Little Pawprint Strip

Frame Doodled

Leafy Shrub set 1 x2

Summer Leaf Stems

Title- One of a Kind

After a coat of Gesso on the chipboard designs I sponged on some Spun

Sugar and Kitsch Flamingo Distress Paint to the Little PawPrint Strip.

Once dry I dry brushed some Gesso over the piece for a softer finish.

Then I glued it onto a piece of printed paper and cut it out. As the right

hand cluster of small Hearts wouldn't be seen under my photo I cut them

off to use later.

The Doodled Frame was painted with Bundled Sage and once dry

Gesso was applied for a two tone finish. Then I sewed around the 

inside edge of my patterned paper and glued the frame done. Cutting

the details out allowed the paper to be seen.

Distress Paint in Iced Spruce and Bundled Sage were applied to the

 Leafy Shrub piece blending the two shades together. Finished with a

 very light brush of Gesso. I love the detail it adds to my layout. I also

added a second piece that I cut from another set of the Leafy Shrub set 1

on the right side pop my photo. I will use the remainder of the piece

 on another layout.

For some contrast I decided to colour the Summer Stems a little brighter

so opted for Distress Mowers Lawn and a light sponge of Bundled Sage on

top. This creates a lovely pop of colour.

As a rescue dog who we adopted some years ago with a troubled background

this title definitely suits Kaylee, and we love her just as she is.

Until next time...

Charmane x

 

Click Capture - Laura Gilhuly

 Hi everyone!
I am back today to share a mixed media layout I created!

2Crafty Products used;

Frame Chained Circles
Steampunk Gears Small
Giant Gears
Click Capture Title
Steampunk Collage
Aztec Arrows
Wavy Filmstrip Border
Filmstrips Small
Hanging Steampunk Lightbulb

After prepping the paper with clear gesso then added some inked images with a stencil I used texture paste on the chipboard pieces

I then began layering colours with Finnabair green and grey from the Golden hour pack, brusho orange and Magical tibetan poppy teal powders

I then began layering the chipboard with resin elements, flowers and coloured art stones.

For the title piece I inked it with peeled paint and then heat embossed it with sage embossing powder.

thanks for stopping by

'Little EXPLORER' layout by Rachael Funnell

Hello Everyone!

Rach back with you all sharing my second layout for this month...

This vibrant, mixed media, boy's page featuring some fabulous 2 Crafty Chipboard 

2 Crafty Chipboard used:

Little EXPLORER Title

Large steampunk flourish heart

2011 (didn't have a photo of this sorry)

Papers I have used are the Uniquely Creative - Steampunk Graffiti...

Let's start with my title Little EXPLORER 

I have just simply inked this black and for something a bit different,

I placed it to the right side of the photo with that color on the base of my page...

Next up is Large steampunk flourish heart..

Now! I was contemplating on inking this black as well...

 BUT Im so glad I went with using the Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide - Salty Ocean 

this rich vibrant blue looks SO GOOD....... 

 

Lastly is for the year 2011 

which I did ink it with black....

That's it from me today...

I hope I have inpsired you in someway...

Thank you for stopping by...

Explore Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

I'm happy to share my second layout of June. 

For this project, I chose a precious photo of my grandson Milan wearing his adorable little aviator helmet. I absolutely love his curious expression, and it immediately inspired the soft vintage atmosphere of this page.

"Explore"

The chipboard used:

mini-word-set-4

12-x-12-clock-face-frames

steampunk-lightbulbs

love-you-balloons

steampunk-gears-small

mini-number-panels

grungy-splatters-bits

For this project, I used the beautiful Faded Memory Lane collection from 49 and Market. The soft vintage tones of the collection were perfect for highlighting this precious memory.

Before decorating my chipboards, I applied a coat of white gesso to all the pieces. Once dry, I coloured them using Distress Oxide inks in soft brown, beige and muted blue-grey shades to coordinate with the collection and subtly echo the aviator theme of the photo.

For the Clock Face Frame, I used Antique Linen, Stormy Sky and a touch of Vintage Photo to create a soft aged effect. I love how this large frame naturally draws attention to the photo and creates a beautiful focal point. The Steampunk Gears Small were coloured using Stormy Sky and Vintage Photo. These shades enhance the mechanical details while blending perfectly with the soft palette of the layout. The Love You Balloons were coloured with Antique Linen, Tattered Rose and Frayed Burlap. These soft tones complement the romantic feel of the layout and balance the industrial elements beautifully.

To finish my focal cluster, I added the word Explore from the Mini Word Set 4. It was the perfect choice to complement Milan's little aviator outfit and curious expression.

For this section of the layout, I combined the Grungy Splatters Bits with the Mini Number Panels to add texture and dimension to the design. Both chipboards were coloured using Stormy Sky, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress Oxide inks, creating a soft aged finish that blends beautifully with the vintage tones of the collection.

I love how the Grungy Splatters Bits add a subtle mixed media effect, while the Mini Number Panels bring extra detail and help reinforce the vintage feel of the page.

I used the Steampunk Lightbulbs to add visual interest to the upper section of the page. They were coloured with Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain to create a warm vintage finish.

I love how the combination of these chipboards adds texture, dimension and character to the layout while perfectly complementing the soft vintage feel of the collection.

See you again soon for another 2Crafty Chipboard creation!

Marie

         

'Dreamer' with Lisa Amiet

 Hello 2Crafty fans!

It's Lisa here today to share a layout, featuring my daughter.

 2Crafty products used:

 'Mini Flourish Bits'

'Photo Adornment Element Set 1'

'Bulldog Clip Set'

'Foliage Set 11'

 

 

For this layout, I used one of the 'Photo Adornment Element Set 1'. I left my chipboard raw
for this project, and layered with a sentiment. 

I also used two of the foliage pieces from the 'Foliage Set 11', also raw, and tucked 
in among my florals.

 

I also used one of the flourishes from the  'Mini Flourish Bits', tucked into the corner 

 of my photo stack.

Above my photo I used one of the 'Bulldog Clips', tucked into my paper layers.

 I was debating finishing my chipboard white for this layout,but I am glad that I opted for the raw finish.

I love the warmth of it with the pinks. 

I hope that you like it too!

Until next time,

 Lisa