Tuesday, September 22, 2026

"Priceless Memory"
Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

For my second layout in September, I chose a beautiful and tender photo of my new granddaughter Lyana with her mother. This is the first layout I have created with a photo of Lyana, but it certainly will not be the last!

"Priceless Memory"


2Crafty Chipboard used:

To complement this precious memory, I selected the Priceless Memory, Corner Swirly Heart Set, and Foliage Set 18 chipboards. The large heart perfectly represents the bond between mother and daughter. The foliage blends naturally into the floral design of my layout, and the title was an obvious choice for this very special moment.

I started by covering all the chipboard pieces with a thin coat of white gesso before adding the colors.

I placed the large decorative heart from the Corner Swirly Heart Set beneath the photo, with one of its beautiful swirls extending under the embellishment cluster on the left. I colored the heart with Frayed Burlap Distress Oxide, then highlighted its edges with Vintage Photo to add more depth.


The heart is an important part of my composition and creates a lovely flowing movement beneath the photo. I applied the colors lightly to preserve all its delicate details, then added a few white splatters to help it blend with the rest of the layout.


I arranged the pieces from the "Foliage Set 18" around the photo and among the flowers. I used Bundled Sage Distress Oxide, along with highly diluted Arctic Blitz ink from 49 and Market, to create soft shades of green and blue that coordinate beautifully with the papers.


To finish, I colored the "Priceless Memory" title with Cappuccino ink from 49 and Market and added a few touches of Vintage Photo Distress Oxide. I kept the coloring even across the entire title so that it would blend harmoniously into the composition.

I really enjoyed combining these delicate chipboard pieces with the soft, floral atmosphere of this layout.

Thank you for stopping by today!




          


Monday, September 21, 2026

"This face make my HEART smile'
layout Rachael Funnell


Hi There!
Rach here with you sharing my second 
2 CraftyChipboard inspro for this month, 


2 Crafty Chipboard used:
This FACE makes my HEART smile title
2018
Annie's Butterfly flourish page border


Let's start with my favorite 2 Crafty Chipboard piece from this page..
Annie's Butterfly flourish page border and I have just simply 
inked this pretty pale purple color using the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide - Seedless preserves


Next up we have my title This FACE makes my HEART smile 
Where I have given it two coats ofr gesso and have it sitting under my photo...

And Lastly! I have added the yr 2018 inking this silver and gluing it 
underneath my title...


That's it from me today 
I hope I have inpsired you in some way..
Thanks for stopping by




 

Friday, September 18, 2026

'Fun in the Sun'
with Lisa Amiet

 Hello all!
It's Lisa here today with a fun beach layout to share with you. 
Bringing some summer vibes your way. 

 'Fun in the Sun'

 
2Crafty products used:
 

 'Thin Rectangle Stacked Frames'
'Travel Icon Set'
'Mini Family Icons'
'Fun with a Sun title'

 
For this layout, I used one the polaroid icon from the 'Travel Icons Set'
which I left raw and layered with elements from my papers. 

 
I also used one of the 'Mini Family Icons',
also left raw,
 and layered in a cluster with some of my paper elements 

 
I used half of one of the 'Thin Rectangle Stacked Frames',
that I finished in a bright blue to match my papers. 
I have tucked it in among my layers to the left of my photo.

I also used the 'Fun with a Sun title' for my page,
also finished in the same bright blue as the frames,
 and adhered under my photo.

I really love how this one turned out. 
I hope you like it too.
Such a fun time at the beach!

Until next time!

Lisa

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

everyday STORY
by Robin Schelin

 Hi everyone, welcome back to the blog, so glad you could drop by.

Today I'm sharing a layout of my granddaughter from back in the day. This was the path she always took to go to the park near her house. In the summertime, she was there almost every day. I went with her on this particular day, walked a few steps behind her and took this photo. 

 everyday STORY

2Crafty Chipboard used on this layout:

11" Filmstrip

Mini Branches

Squiggly Arrow Journaling Spots

everyday STORY

I used Gesso on all of the chipboard pieces, both black and white.

I wanted to use script paper on this to actually have a 'story' to play off of the title, but I needed something to accent it. So I decided to place the 'story' paper on top of the 11" Filmstrip which worked really well. I just painted it with Black Gesso to get a flat black finish. I like how it pops out against the script paper.


I added some Mini Branches to the flower cluster here. After priming them with Black Gesso I painted them with Maui Sand Chalk Paint. I chose this color because it's kind of gray like the color of the gravel on the path. Darker, but not black.


I added more Mini Branches to the top of the photo altered the same way.


I chose this title everyday STORY because her going to the park was almost an everyday occurrence! As long as the weather was good, so was she. I first painted it with White Gesso, then painted it with White Adirondack Chalk Paint to get it the whitest white.


I really like the Squiggly Arrow Journaling Spots. I have used them many times to bring attention to the title or a photo. This was painted with Black Gesso to make it stand out and balance out the rest of the black on the layout.


I don't usually use so much black on my layouts, so this is a little different for me. But because of the black stripes on the paper, I saw no other way!! Hope you like it.

See you back again with more from 2Crafty

xx




Monday, September 14, 2026

"Limited Edition"
Layout By Di Garling


  Hello there, Di Garling back with you today.

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog.

Today I have another new layout to share with you
& of course I have used some lovely
pieces of our favourite 2Crafty Chipboard.



2Crafty Chipboard Used...
"Limited Edition: title
ATC Tiny Hearts & Stars
12x12 Clock Frame Set


All of the chipboards pieces were firstly base coated
with white acrylic paint, you can also use white gesso
for this step too. By doing this it just makes a good
 foundation for whatever process you then want to add.

I have used the "Limited Edition" title for my layout today.
For this piece I gave it a watered down wash of blue 
acrylic paint. I really like the effect of this on the
various chipboard pieces.


                                            The next piece of chipboard I have used is the
7" Skeleton Clockface frame
as the base for my photos. It comes in various sizes too.


Lastly I have finished off with a sprinkling of various sized "
"Mini Hearts" from the "ÄTC Tiny Hearts & Stars"pack. These
are such a handy little piece to have in your stash!!

If you would like to see more of my work, 

Well thats all from me today.
Until next time.





Friday, September 11, 2026

Amazing just the way you are - Laura Gilhuly

Hi everyone!
Laura here to share my next layout!



 

2Crafty Products used:


6x4 Phrase Stick 3
Circle Stack
Triangle Clusters
Interlocking Grid Panels



I prepped all chipboard with white gesso then began colouring them!



I used gelatos then inked the edges in black



I then began layering the pieces creating dimension



For the title piece I coloured the title part with the yellow gesso then inked the rest.

To finish the layout I added some art stones, sequins and dyed cheese cloth.


Thanks for stopping by




Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Togetherness my favourite Time
By Charmane Sharp



Coastal Soul is such a beautiful collection to inspire my layout today.
A holiday memory while visiting the Fisherman's Village in Koh Samui.




2Crafty Chipboard used...

Title- Togetherness my favourite Time
Photo Adornment- Sammi's Swirl
Moroccan Bits




After coating the chipboard I had chosen with Gesso I pulled out my paints
and chose a light blue for the title. Once dry I sponged on some white paint
for a worn beachy look to match the papers.




I began my side copmposition with Sammi's Swirl on the bottom for it's
lovely design to break up the laser cuts going on top of it. I mixed some
paints together to get the shade of pale peach i was wanting and applied
it to the Swirls. Once dry I then sponged White paint over to match the title.




The Moroccan bits add some texture and holiday vibes to my layout.
Tucking under my laser cut cluster extends the grouping. I painted with
a sandy colour to bring in the sand and finished with the same treatment
as the other pieces. I love the muted look you get.




Another Moroccan piece was added on the left side of the photo for balance.




This Collection has amazing laser cuts for setting the scene of a relaxing
time at the beach, so choosing non beachy chipboard adds to the layout.
Rather than being too beachy which not everyone vibes with. Each 2Crafty
piece adds something to the overall composition.


Until next time...

Charmane x