you by Robin Schelin

 Hi everyone, so glad you could join me today.

This is a layout using just a few pieces of fabulous 2Crafty Chipboard. Some designs require many pieces and others only a few. With this layout, I didn't want to detract from the beautiful subtle design on the paper, so I kept it simple. I think it's the perfect amount of chipboard for this photo. 

you

2Crafty chipboard used:

Foliage Set 15

Filmstrip Medium

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As always, I covered all the chipboard with Gesso before painting. 

I love the little Foliage Set 15 pieces. I use them a lot to complete my flower clusters because they can be altered to accent any color of flowers. They're small enough to fit anywhere and really give added dimension to the design.

 I painted the stems with a mix of Neutral Gray and Light Blue Violet Acrylic Paint to match the blue/gray of the leaves. Then I painted the bulbs with Titanium White Acrylic Paint to match the small flowers.

I added in one more piece from the Foliage Set 15 here on the other side of the photo amongst the flowers to create balance.

I wanted to lengthen the look of the photo, so I placed one of the Filmstrip Medium pieces underneath the photo. I placed on the left on top of a die cut filmstrip to create interest. 

I painted it with a blend of Pewter, Bronze and Raw Umber to try to match her hair and the center of the larger flowers.

Here at the bottom underneath the photo is the bottom of the Filmstrip Medium. 

I chose the title, you, because I wanted to use this word strip under it and this title worked the best for that. Since her shirt is tattered, placing "tattered beauty" there was a no brainer! 

I placed the title on top of the photo and simply painted the title with Titanium White Acrylic Paint to pop off the darker color on the photo. 

I hope you like this simple little layout. As with a lot of things, sometimes "less is more". You don't always need to crowd your layouts to get a beautiful result. A little can go a long way!

See you back later in the month for more 2Crafty goodness!

xx

Today is Perfect By Charmane Sharp

Maroon and Dusty Pink palette for today's layout. I loved the colours of

the old Mintay papers as they coordinated with my dress beautifully.

2Crafty Chipboard used...

Festive Vine

Mini Decorative Frame set 2

Today Phrase set

I coated all the 2Crafty Chipboard with Gesso and then got my Distress

Oxides out. I mixed some Picket Fence with the Aged Mahogany on my

craft mat to get a lighter colour. Painted it on the Festive Vine, heat dried and

 then splattered some water and dried it off for the Oxide finish. 

I cut a piece off the Vine and tucked it through the Mini Decorative Frame

which I painted with my pool of Aged Mahogany and splashed water over

once dry to contrast the finish result b being a little darker than the vine.

Love the Phrase set as you have versatile options for your title. I inked straight

from the Distress Oxide ink pad to get the darker result and placed some lace 

underneath to make it shine.

I hope you have enjoyed the monochromatic chipboard from just one

colour of Distress Oxide with some Picket Fence added to change the

variations so easily.

Until next time...

Charmane x

'A Wish Come True' with Lisa Amiet

 Hello 2Crafty fans!
It's Lisa here today to share some inspiration with you.
I created this layout, featuring a photo from my wedding.

'A Wish Come True'

 

 

2Crafty products used:

 

 'Floral Stem Silhouette Set'
'A Wish Come True Title'
'Parisian Border'

 

 

For this layout, I used one of the flowers from the 

'Floral Stem Silhouette Set',

which I embossed white and layered 
with some of the elements on my page 

 

 

I also used two of the 12 inch 'Parisian Border',

again embossed in white, 
and used to border the top and bottom of my page. 

 

 

I also used the 'A Wish Come True Title',
again embossed white,
and layered on the right side of my photo.

 

 

I really love the soft blue and white tones to this layout,
I can't believe this was almost 30 years ago now :o 

 

 

I hope that you like what I have created,

and that it inspires you to get crafty today.

 

Until next time!

 

Lisa

 

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