September Shabby Chic InspirationThree Layouts to ShareBy Di Garling

  "Treasure, Amazing & Beauty"

Hi friends, thanks for calling by.  Today I have three layouts to share with you.

I have gone all shabby chic this month, starting off with this one in pinks & yellows.

I have used one of my favourite 2 Crafty chippies sets here, starting with the

"Leafy Shrub Set #2". There are four beautiful flourishy pieces of foliage

in this set & they are the perfect accessory for any sort of flower cluster.

All the chippies on this layout were treated in the same way. Firstly they were all

given a coat of gesso to prime them, followed by some 13arts paint & then a

random wipe over with some Distress ink. Some of the leaves were also given

a touch of texture paste for a bit of added interest.

The sweet little script words I have used on this layout are a new release item,

& are called "Mini Words #1" this set has eight different words in the pack.

They are a great size to add in here & there.

  My last piece I have used is yet another new release item, & that is the "Frame-Handrawn Hearts". These come in two different sizes in a pack & are the perfect frame to showcase your photo like I have done here & they are so lovely & fine too.     "Cherished Moments"

For my second layout today I have this one of my gorgeous Grandaughter. I just adore 

this cute photo of her & I have placed it in this sweet little envelope.

 Again in keeping with the whole shabby feel I have used two "Floral Branches". 

They are just like a cherry blossom,  & after firstly priming with gesso I have 

painted them with acrylic paints. When dry I have brushed a little distress ink

in the middle of each blossom & then finished off with a pearl.

I do love how all the detail on the chipboard still shows through the paint.

I have used this title, "Cherished Moments" which is

another new release from 2Crafty. This was simply painted

with white acrylic paint after firstly coating it with gesso.

Lots of background treatments & stamping.

In this pic you can see I have also used a 

"Birdcage #1". These come two in a pack & also include the

little bird too. This piece is actually from 2Crafty's ATC range

so they are small enough to be tucked in as I have done here.

Also a great size for cards too.

The cage was given the same treatment as the title.

My last chippie piece I have used on my layout is this corner

from the "Corner Mini Set #1" which was again treated the

 same as the title then I simply added a few flowers for effect.

"You"

  My third & final layout today, I think sums the whole shabby chic theme up,  some of you may have already seen it. I created  this a couple of weeks ago as part of some DT work for Scraps of Darkness Kit Club but naturally I have used some of my favourite 2 Crafty chippie pieces.

Firstly I used the "You - Title". This is my most favourite font. 2Crafty literally

 make hundreds of amazing titles, you should pop over to their website & check

 them all out & then ask your local scrapbook store to order them in for you.

I have also used a "Chicken Wire Panel" which I always cut up into

several pieces & poke little bits in here & there around my layout.

Some fussy cutting, stamping, misting & loads of yummy flowers.

All the chippie pieces in this layout were firslty primed with a coat

of gesso, followed with a coat of white acrylic paint. Too easy.

Another favourite 2 Crafty piece I have used is some "Gears".

When painted white, gears & cogs work really well layered in

with flowers for a great shabby chic look.

    Well thats all from me today. I hope I have inspired you to perhaps get hold of some fabulous 2Crafty chippies for your next project too.   And remember, to find a 2Crafty stockist near you, drop an email to...
salesat2crafty@optusnet.com.au
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