"Capture the moment" Layout and video by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

For my first for March, I created this layout using photos taken at Monument Valley during my son and daughter-in-law’s honeymoon trip in December 2024.

The desert landscapes, warm tones and wide open skies were my main inspiration for this page.

I chose a horizontal layout with three photos for a clean and balanced composition, allowing the photos and chipboards to really shine.

"Capture the moment"

A video of this layout is also available if you’d like to see the details up close.

The chipboard used:

capture-the-moment-title
mini-title-stick-set-6
steampunk-gear-border
travel-icon-set
page-tab-set
steampunk-gears-medium

As usual, I started by applying a layer of white gesso. I worked with a warm and natural color palette using Distress Oxide Stormy Sky, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, with a few subtle touches of Spiced Marmalade.

I chose papers from the Wanderlust Explorer collection by 49 and Market, as their soft, natural tones blend beautifully with the photos and the colors used on the chipboards.

The Steampunk Gear Border is a key element of this layout. I used it as a base under the photos to add movement and structure. I first applied Stormy Sky as a base to give a cool, slightly metallic look, then added Vintage Photo sprayed with water to create a soft, patinated effect. This layering adds depth while keeping everything cohesive.

The Steampunk Gears Medium were colored in the same shades to complete the look.

I created a small cluster using the Page Tab Set chipboard, adding a subtle detail that balances the composition and guides the eye.

I added elements from the Travel Icon Set to enhance the story of travel and adventure, keeping their colors soft and muted so they blend naturally into the design.

The Capture the moment title was colored in warm tones to blend perfectly with the desert colors, while the small Road Trip title reinforces the travel theme.

Thank you so much for stopping by and for your interest in this project. 

Feel free to watch the video to discover all the details of the layout.

Marie

          

"Timeless"A Tribute Layout to My Great GrandmotherBy Di Garling

 Hi there lovelies, thanks for stopping by. 
Today I have an extra special layout & that is because I have used
this beautiful photo of my Great Grandmother,
I absolutely adore this photo of her.

2Crafty Chipboard Used...

"Timeless Beauty" - title ...I trimmed the word "Beauty off the title

"Corner Whispy Vine"

"Lucy Flourish Frame"

"Corner Swirly Heart Set"

The 2Crafty chipboard pieces I have used are firstly this title

which actually says "Timeless Beauty" but I trimmed the word

BEAUTY off so that it would be a perfect title to suit my vintage theme.

All the chipboard was heat embossed with a copper colour.

On the left side of my photo I have also used one of the
"Swirly Heart Corners" & on the right side of my layout
I have trimmed a small piece from the "Corner Whispy Vine".

The last piece of chipboard I have used is a

"Lucy Flourish Frame" which I trimmed the frame off &

then I tucked it in below my photo & used it vertically.

Well thats all I have for you today.

I do hope you liked my vintage inspiration.

Until next time...

hello SUNSHINE by Robin Schelin

 Hi everyone, so glad you dropped in today.

Well, I'm still in a Summer state of mind these days. It's just soooo cold outside in the beautiful state of Colorado. Snow is pretty as long as I don't have to be out in it! So I close my eyes and dream about warmth and sunshine.

hello SUNSHINE 

2Crafty Chipboard on this layout:

Word Circle Set 1

Foliage Set 15

Your Smile is like SUNSHINE

Frame Doodled

As is my thing, I always give my chipboard a good coating of white Gesso before altering. This makes the mediums adhere better and not soak through the chipboard. It also insures true color.

I love the Frame Doodled frame set. So cute and whimsical. I painted it with Sheepskin Chalk Paint and then glued it on top of a piece of green paper. There was so much that was tucked in underneath the frame that it got lost by itself. Adding the green paper allowed it to be seen.

Above the frame I added the word 'hello' from the Word Circle Set 1. I cut the circle off the word because it was a little too big with it on. I painted it with a blend of Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue. Yellow Ochre and White Acrylic Paint. 

Tucked in among the flowers are a couple stems from the Foliage Set 15. These little pieces are so perfect to add interest and dimension to the flower clusters. The stems were left with the White Gesso on them and the little bulbs were painted the same as the word 'hello' up top.

I added another one of the Foliage set 15 pieces here on the top right tucked in under the flowers as well to create balance.

As I often do, to fit in my space, I cut the title. I only used the word 'SUNSHINE' from the title Your Smile is like SUNSHINE. I used 'Your Smile' on a layout a while back. 'SUNSHINE' was painted with the same blend of colors as the word 'smile' at the top of the photo. 

It's ok to cut up your chipboard to make it work on your projects. I do it quite a lot, actually. But I aways save my bits and pieces to use on other projects. You can make your chipboard go a long way by customizing it to fit your needs.

So that's it. Summer wishes on a dark and dreary day!
 Hope you like it. I had fun creating it thinking of the lazy days of Summer!
 Be back soon with more from 2Crafty.

xx

'Click Capture' layout by Rachael Funnell

 

Hello 2 Crafty Fans!

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

This FUN layout, featuring a selfie with & my hubstar, taken back in 2024

and some FAB 2 Crafty Chipboard pieces,

including a couple of the new release chipboard

relased this month....

2 Crafty Chipboard used:

Click Capture

Travel Icon Set

Arrow gear clusters

2024

Let's start off with this really cool piece and from this month new relase

These Arrow gear clusters, I simply inked two pieces of the arrow clusters

with this really lovely Dusty Pink......

Next up and also from the new chipboard relase this month

is the fantastic title Click Capture.... Inking this with a lovely purple...

Oh MyGosh love this title so much &

 I think would be one of my ALL TIME FAVES chipboatd title...

This title is one of those titles that would be great to have a couple sitting in your stash...

It would work with such an array of layouts...

Lastly I have added this super cute camera from the Travel Icon Set

Inking this camera the Mid tan color..

and of course added the year 2024, Inking with a lovely brown...

Thanks for stopping by 

I hope I have inspired you in some way

Untill Next time!

Journey By Charmane Sharp

So many beautiful views along the Amalfi Coast while on our boat tour.

The colours in this photo suited this range perfectly. The European

terracottas and creams take me back there.

2Crafty Chipboard used…

Leafy Shrub set 1 x2

Lacey Border set 1

6’ Mandala No.1

Adding in the Leafy Shrub pieces adds to the colour palette with its

lovely swirls highlighted with a pale apricot embossing powder.

I wanted to added some lace details to my clusters also giving length from

 them. The Lacey Borders piece was cut into 5 Lengths and heat embossed

 in White for contrast. Tucking them in amongst the flowers adds softness.

Love the design of the Mandala. I cut it in half to save for another layout

and embossed with an Apricot powder but it was too dark, so I sprinkled

 White on top and it gave a subtle finish that I was happy with.

A second piece of the Leafy Shrub set for uniformity on the layout.

I love this memory and I hope you have a wonderful memory too,

that you can take an idea from my layout to create with. Thanks for

stopping by to take a look at my creativity.

Until next time...

Charmane x

 

'Making Memories' with Lisa Amiet

 Hello 2Crafty fans!
It's Lisa here today to share my latest creation,
 using some gorgeous chipboard pieces. 

'Making Memories Everyday'

 2Crafty products used:

 'Delicate Lace Border'

'Filmstrips Tiny'

'Mini Cameras'

'Making Memories Everyday Title'

'Travel Icon Set'

For this layout, I was going to colour my chipboard in white, 
but I loved how the raw colour of the chipboard
 went with the feel and colours of my papers. 

I used one of the 'Delicate Lace Border' pieces, 
which I have cut to the size of my photos. 
I have tucked it under the scalloped edges of one of my die-cut paper pieces.

I also used a ticket from the 'Travel Icon Set',
tucked into my floral elements.  

I also used one of the cameras from the 'Mini Cameras',
tucked on the other side of my page.  

For my title, I used the 'Making Memories Everyday' title,
which I have adhered to the right side of my page. 

I also used some of the 'Filmstrips Tiny',
layered with a passport from the 'Travel Icon Set', 
and some floral elements. 

 

 

I really love the added warmth of the raw chipboard, 
as this could have turned out quite cold on the black background.  

 

I really hope that you like what I created.
 

Until next time,

 

Lisa 

 

Attitude - Laura Gilhuly

 Hi everyone!
I am back today to share another masculine mixed media layout

2Crafty Products used:

Banners Flags
Chevron Bits
Word Circle Set 2
Steampunk Element Set 1
Steampunk Arrow Set 2
Scribble Circles
Harlequin Clumps

After prepping the chipboard with white gesso I applied rangers distress mica stain in
 Winter Frost to most of the chipboard.

 

I allowed it to dry naturally then layered Dylusions Black and Ranger Distress Stain in
Lost Shadow and also allowed to dry naturally. 
 When completely dry I applied some Ranger vintage photo distress ink over it and black ink to the edges.

I used the same Vintage Photo ink on the title!

Thanks for stopping by