This is my Story By Charmane Sharp

Having returned from a recent trip to Koh Samui this is my first layout of the

 view over the pool from my hotel balcony. I used a Mintay Art Journal pad

and cut out elements to use on a White background for a bright happy vibe.

2Crafty Chipboard used…

Addy’s Butterflies 

Frame Viney Circles 

Foliage set 13

Boho Flower set 1

Title- This is my Story 

4’ Mandala No. 1

After the usual coat of Gesso I used my new Alcohol Markers that my

eldest son gave me for Mother’s Day to transform the 2Crafty Chipboard.

I found this process so easy to colour with the pens and built up colour for

a watercolour effect. To distinguish the title from the other pieces I applied

 some Clear Embossing Powder.

Adding some Foliage to coordinate with the Boho Flower pulled the cluster

together and I love how the Alcohol Markers define all the designs so

beautifully.

The Butterflies add peace and softness to my layout. Alcohol Markers made

getting a vibrant finish on my chipboard pieces so easy. Each one adds to the

vibrancy and happiness evoked in this layout.

After colouring the Mandala I decided to add Clear Embossing Powder 

like the title. Cut into two pieces it adds a little pretty detail on top of my

Die cut Doily. The chosen chipboard designs really make this layout sing.

Until next time...

Charmane x

 

'Pure Happiness' with Lisa Amiet

 

Hello 2Crafty fans!
It's Lisa here today, and I thought 
I would share some spring inspiration with you to warm your day!

 "Pure Happiness"

2Crafty products used:

 

 'Filmstrips Tiny'
'Frame Doilies'
'Loopy Heart Swirls'
'Pure Happiness Title'
'Clock Face Discs'

 For this layout, I used one of the 'Frame Doilies', 

which I have layered onto a doily element from my papers. 

I then added one of the 'Clock Face Discs' into the centre of this. 

 

 

I then used one of the 'Filmstrips Tiny', next to my photo, and

I also used the 'Pure Happiness title', adhered under my photo.

 

I have left all of my chipboard raw
 as I really love the little wooden hut from my papers 
and the contrast of the chipboard tied in with this nicely.  

 

 

 

I also used one of the 'Loopy Heart Swirl',

under the hut and my photo. I love this piece! 

 

 

I love the pop of yellow along with the raw chipboard feel to this page. 

 

 

I hope that you like what I have created and that it inspires you today.
 

Until next time!

 

Lisa 

 

"Happy Birthday" Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

I'm happy to be back today to share my second inspiration for the month of July with you. 

For this layout, I used the beautiful Glimmer and Glee collection from 49 and Market to document my granddaughter celebrating her birthday with her younger brother by her side. The soft colours of this collection were the perfect match for such a joyful celebration, while the 2Crafty Chipboard pieces added just the right amount of texture and elegance to the design.

"Happy Birthday"

2Crafty Chipboard used:

card-word-set-1

love-you-balloons

leafy-twig-branches

As always, I started by applying a coat of white gesso to all of my chipboard pieces. Once dry, I blended Distress Oxide Frayed Burlap over the surface to create a soft, vintage finish. I then added subtle touches of 49 and Market inks to coordinate with the papers and flowers, before finishing everything with a light dry brush of white gesso to soften the colours even more.

To frame my photos, I chose the Love You Balloons. I coloured each balloon in soft pastel shades so they would blend beautifully with the collection while adding a festive feel to the page. Positioned on either side of the layout, they naturally draw the eye towards the photos.

To enhance the floral cluster, I tucked the Leafy Twig Branches underneath the flowers. Their delicate design extends the composition beautifully, adding movement and depth without taking attention away from the photos. A few subtle layers of colour were all they needed to complement the soft palette of the collection.

To finish my page, I used several words from the Card Word Set 1 to create the title and balance the overall design. I love how versatile this set is, making it easy to find just the right sentiment for any project while remaining elegant and understated.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. 

I hope this layout inspires you to create with these beautiful 2Crafty Chipboard designs.

Happy crafting!

Marie

          

'Enjoy every moment' layout by Rachael Funnell

Hello everyone!

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

This Masculine boys page, featuring some FAB 2 Crafty Chipboard

2 Crafty Chipboard used: 

Steampunk chain rectangle frame

2014

Enjoy every moment

Loopy heart swirl

Let's start with the Steampunk chain rectangle frame

 Inking this frame using Tim Holtz - Salvaged patina..

I decide to lightly randomly ink the chain part of this frame 

 it gives it like that rusty kinda look without the effort...

I'm pretty happy with how this has turned out...

Next up is this Loopy heart swirl

 where I have simply given this a nice thick coat of gesso

and have it sitting at the bottom right side of the steampunk frame..

Next up my title Enjoy every moment 

simply inking this with a mid tone blue...

Lastly and ofcourse I added the yr 2014

given it a thick coat of gesso..

That's it for me this month,

 I hope I have inpsired you in some way...

Have a great week..

Enjoy Life by Tania Ridgwell

Hi there!

Tania joining today to share the second of my DT projects for July.  I have created another layout. 

"Enjoy Life"

2 Crafty Chipboard used:

*Boho Flower Set 1

*Heart Bubbles

*Window Shutter Set 4

I have used the beautiful Uniquely Creative 'Ultraviolet Delight' Collection to create the base for my Layout.

I first painted all the chippie pieces with a couple of coats of gesso.  I then randomly sprayed all the chippie pieces with Kaiser Lavender Iridescent Spray and patted them down with paper towel to lighten the colour.

I added some paper layers under my photo and then added the Window Shutter chippies to either side of my photo.  I added lots of paper flowers around my photo and then tucked in the Heart Bubbles chippies amongst the flowers.  I tucked a Boho Flower chippie under the flowers along the bottom right and added another Boho Flower chippie to the top left of my photo.  

That's 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

Delight in Every Moment by Robin Schelin

 Hi everybody. Thanks for stopping by the blog.

Today I'm sharing a summery layout because Summer is my favorite season!
For 3 months out of the year, I don't need to wear a coat or sweater! 

Delight in Every Moment

2Crafty used:

11" Rose Flourish Frame

Foliage Set 15

Intertwined Swirly Hearts

Delight in Every Moment

On this layout's chipboard choices, I first primed them with White Gesso before painting. 

I framed the whole composition with the fabulous 11" Rose Flourish Frame. It is beautifully intricate and adds so much texture. Plus it draws the eye right to the photo.

When thinking about how to alter this, I decided that I wanted the color to be as close to the color on the paper as possible. That way it blends well without being overpowering. Of course, to match the color of most background papers, you have to mix a lot of colors together, because most of the colors on the papers  do not come in a tube!

I played around with Cadmium Yellow Light Hue, Brilliant Yellow Green, Hookers Green Hue, Burnt Umber and Titanium white Acrylic Paints (whew!) to finally get a color that is really close to the green on the paper.

And here is my favorite little piece from the Foliage Set 15. I know I use them a lot, but they are just so great for adding interest and a touch of texture. I painted the stems with my other favorite, Spanish Moss Chalk Paint, and the bulbs with Burnt Umber Acrylic Paint. I wanted them to pop against the flowers, also  to play off the color of her hair. 

I added in another stem from the Foliage Set 15 to the other side of the photo for balance. 

The title, Delight in Every Moment, was also painted with Burnt Umber Acrylic Paint. I try to use the rule of "3's" whenever I can because I was taught that this lends to cohesiveness. So the title and the bulbs were altered the same. 

Lastly, I placed one of the Intertwined Swirly Hearts on top of the bottom right of the photo. This is such a wonderfully whimsical little piece! I painted it with Titanium White Acrylic Paint, again using the rule of "3's" with the other 2 being the white flower clusters.

And that's it. Hope you like it and that it inspires you.
See you back again in a few weeks with more from 2Crafty. 

xx

These Friends Are the Best - Laura Gilhuly

Hi everyone!
Laura back to share my next layout!!!

 

2Crafty Products used:

6" Squiggly Adornment Set
Mini Lattice Bits
Marianne's Butterflies
These Friends are the Best

My friends have bright and fun personalities and I wanted to celebrate that with this layout.  I love the colours of this paper line mixed with the black the colours really pop.  Following this color combo I used it on the chipboard.  

I used black ink on the adornment piece and the mini lattice bits.

The pretty butterfly and the title piece I used a pink metallic paint to add a little shine.  I layered the title over the adornment piece for a bit of visual drama

thanks for stopping by