let's go by Robin Schelin

Hi everyone. I'm back sharing my last layout for May. 

I love Sunflowers. They grow wild in the fields and along the highways here in Colorado. They are everywhere! So beautiful. Even though the flowers in the photo aren't Sunflowers, I think that Sunflowers work.

  let's go 

2Crafty Chipboard I used here:

Square Collage Panel

Foliage Set 14

let's go

As usual, the chipboard was first given a good coating of White Gesso before painting. Gesso is my favorite primer to use on chipboard. 

I used pieces from the Foliage Set 14 all around this layout. I needed contrast with the Sunflowers, and these little beauties were perfect. 

I also needed a color to contrast with the yellow. I always try to pick up the colors of the photos I use, and this one was a no brainer! Because the little girl has Navy blue in her dress, these flowers had to be Navy as well. I painted the stems with Spanish Moss Chalk Paint and the flowers with Nautical Chalk Paint.

The same flowers were added in here on the left of the photo.

Then on the bottom of the layout I added one more Piece of the Foliage Set 14 just to draw the eye down the layout.

The title, let's go, was painted with Nautical Chalk Paint, the same as the flowers of the Foliage Set 14. I wanted to create as much contrast on this layout as I could, so painting the title blue seemed the way to go.

At the top of the photo, along the right side and here the bottom, I used the Square Collage Panel to create interest and dimension. I cut it up and painted the pieces with White Adirondack Chalk Paint. I wanted it to be subtle against the other brighter colors. It also plays off the white in the design of her dress, as well as her hat.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you like this summery Sunflower layout. See you back again next month!

xx

'November 2023' layout by Rachael Funnell

 

Hello 2 Crafty fans!

Rach back with you all today sharing my 2nd inspro for this month..

This FUN girly layout featuring some GREAT 2 Crafty Chipboard pieces...

2 Crafty Chipboard used:

Floral Stem Silhouette Set

Fine word Set  - Months

2023

Let's start off with with this GORGEOUS Floral Stem Silhouette Set

 I have just simply inked these pieces with a light olive green

and place either side of my photo.... 

Next, there are SO many beautiful 2 Crafty Chipboard title's

but this time around I went with using the Date as my title...

Adding the November from the Fine word Set  - Months 

and lightly inking it with Tim Holtz - Cracked Pistacho..

Lastly is the year 2023, Inking this with a dusty pink..

That's it from me today,

Thanks so much for stoppping by,

I hope I have inpsired you in some way

I'll be back next month...

"DREAM in colour" Layout and video by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

Today I’m happy to share my second layout for the month of May an adorable photo of my granddaughter enjoying a painting session.

"DREAM in colour"

I also created a process video where you can see all the different steps used to create this layout.

The chipboard used:

Dream in colour Title

large-flower-stem-set-1

loopy-heart-swirl

The “Oversized Flower Stem Set 1” elements add so much movement and really help structure the entire layout.

I started by applying a coat of white gesso to the chipboard pieces in order to prepare the surface before adding colour. For the “Oversized Flower Stem Set 1” chipboard, I chose the beautiful “Frosty” colour. 

I really enjoy working with a water brush because it allows me to create softer blends and more natural colour variations. 

For the “DREAM in colour” title, I originally started with the colour “Just Peachy”, but as the layout evolved, I finally decided to switch to black in order to make the title stand out more and better balance the overall page. For the “Loopy Heart Swirl” chipboard, I used the colour “Twilight” to bring more depth and contrast to the composition.

Thank you so much for stopping by today, and I hope this layout inspires you in your future creations.

Marie

          

Giggle - Laura Gilhuly

 Hello everyone!
Laura here to share a layout a created for my husbands childhood album!

2Crafty Products used:

6x6 Summertime Sheets
ATC Tiny Hearts & Stars
Mini Buttons
Decorative Circle Accents

I prepped the chipboard with white gesso then painted each piece coordinating with the beautiful baby boy paper.

I painted the stars in a pale yellow and added them amongst the fussy cut images.

The Decorative Circle Accent piece has been altered in dark blue and the cute little Buttons altered in pale blue and I've scattered these around the top cluster.

I have also added some Tiny Hearts from the ATC Tiny Hearts/Stars Pack, these I've altered in an off-white/cream as I did for the title.

I also added some pieces to clusters of elements

Thanks for stopping by

Mother & Daughter by Tania Ridgwell

 Hello there! 

Tania popping in today to share the second of my DT projects for May. 
  I have created a layout for my second share.

"Mother & Daughter"

2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*11" Circle Revolution Frames

*Foliage Set 13

*Mother & Daughter Script Title

*Photo Adornment - Decorative Rod Set 2

I have used the beautiful 49 & Market 'Whispering Way' Collection to create the base for my Layout.

I first painted all the chippie pieces with a couple of coats of gesso.  I then mixed some Mustard Heidi Swapp Color Shine with more gesso to tone down the colour and then painted all the chippies pieces again.  I then went over the Mother & Daughter chippie title with another coat of gesso. 

To construct my page I tucked my photo into the Circle Revolution Frame chippie and placed it to the left side of the page.  I then embellished around my photo with fussy cut flowers from the Mintay Flora Book 8 and paper blooms.  I cut one of the Photo Adornment - Decorative Rod chippies in half and tucked one half into the top of my embellishment cluster and the other half along the bottom right side of the embellishment cluster.  I tucked in the Foliage chippies amongst the paper blooms and finished off my page by adding the Mother & Daughter title to the bottom right of my photo.

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

Pure Happiness by Robin Schelin

 Hi everyone.

 I'm back to share more 2Crafty gorgeousness with you on this beautiful Spring day! I love this time of year.  Colorado's Spring weather is really iffy... you never know what it's going to be from day to day. But today the sun is shining and the breeze is warm. 

 Pure Happiness

Gorgeous 2Crafty chippies I used:

Foliage Set 16

Brush Nut Floral Clusters

Old Fence

Pure Happiness

All of the chipboard was first painted with White Gesso to give it a solid base before altering.

Starting at the top of the layout, between the photos, I placed some flowers and foliage. Underneath them I added in one of the Foliage Set 16 pieces. I paint the stems with Spanish Moss Chalk Paint. The bulbs with a mix of Sheepskin and Barely Pink Chalk Paint to match the flowers.

I used pieces of the Foliage Set 16 in various places around the layout. All of them were altered the same way to create harmony of color.

In the background, on both sides of the photos, I used the ever so wonderful Old Fence. 2Crafty offers several fence pieces, but I think this one is my favorite. It just adds so much character to any project.

 I first painted it with Burnt Umber Acrylic Paint. Then I painted over that with Deco Art Weathered Wood Crackling Medium. After I let that dry, I painted it with a mixture of Burnt Umber and Unbleached Titanium Acrylic Paint. And like magic... Old Fence!

On top of the fence, I placed one of the Brush Nut Clusters. I painted the stems with my all time go to green paint, Spanish Moss Chalk Paint. It just seems to go anywhere, it's a great color. I painted the nuts with 'Bear' from the Prima Woodlands Water Color Set. This added in contrast of color and created depth. Again, I used another Brush Nut Cluster on the other side of the photos, and it was altered the same.

Everything on the left of the photos is re-created on the right. I like to do this on most of my layouts to create balance. And I think it makes it easier for the eye to catch the whole picture at once. 

The title, Pure Happiness, captures the joy of every child who swings on a swing! It was perfect for this layout. I simply painted it with White Adirondack Chalk Paint so it would stand out against the other colors. I like for my titles to be easily seen, so I often paint them white because white goes with anything.

I hope you like this happy layout and that I've inspired you. See you back again in a few days with more from 2Crafty. 

xx

'Adore' with Lisa Amiet

 Hello 2Crafty Lovers!
It's Lisa here today to share some scrappy inspiration with you,
a layout featuring my son. 

 2Crafty products used:

 'Mini Family Icons'

'Mini Number Panels'

'Arrow Gear Clusters'

'Steampunk Element Set 1'

'Fine Word Set 1'

'Industrial Light Bulbs'

 

 

For this layout, I used one of the 'Industrial Light Bulbs',
on the right side of my photo. I finished it in black, 
and then roughly painted the light bulb element
 to make it look like light.  

I also used one of the 'Mini Number Panels',
also finished in black. 

 

 

I also used one of the 'Arrow Gear Clusters',
also finished in black and adhered on the right side, 
layered with some light bulbs elements from my papers.

 

 

For my title, I used one of the words from the 

'Fine Word Set 1', again finished in black,

and adhered under my photo.  

 

I also used one of the 'Mini Family Icons', 

also in black and layered on a tag. 
I also used one of the 'Steampunk Elements Set 1', 
in this cluster of elements.  

 

 

On the left side of my page, 
I used two more of the 'Industrial Light Bulbs',
finished the same as the previous piece, 
and layered in the top left corner of my page. 

I really love how the black pops against
 the yellow and neutral tones of my papers.
I hope that you like what I have created.

Until next time!

Lisa