Dream Catcher with Karan Gerber

"Dream Catcher"
With Karan Gerber

Hi Friends and welcome the 2 Crafty Blog. 

I have a mixed media Dream Catcher for you today along with a step x step tutorial.

I used a 6 inch embroidery hoop along with some fabulous pieces from
 2 Crafty to create this beautiful addition to my craft wall. 

The chipboard takes to mediums quite nicely and I love the bold colors on this project. 

I used the inset smaller clock from the large set as it fit the hoop perfectly.

A couple detail shots of the Dream Catcher.

I love layering my chipboard pieces, check out the guide below and you can

 see a step by step on how I put this project together. 

Check out How to Create a Dream Catcher 

by Karan Gerber on Snapguide.

2Crafty Chipboard Used...

Materials Used:

Mini Words 2;  Clock Face Frame;  Dream Catcher;  Clock Face Discs

'Magical' ..... a layout by Tammy Klingner

Hi there 2Crafty ones..... Tam here today to share my latest creation.

It's titled:

'Magical'

This layout captures my daughter and her girlfriend as they headed off to a Formal.

They were hamming it up for the camera as they anticipated the magical night ahead of them!

I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:

"6" Mandala No 3"

"Fine Word Set 2"

"Dreamcatchers"

"Indian Feathers"

"Soft Feather Set"

I created a Dreamcatcher using the new 6" Mandala No 3.

To achieve the effect, I added white gesso, and then rubbed some rust coloured ink over it.

I made sure this was random as I really wanted some of the white to show through.

I then added some teal coloured acrylic paint in various sections. 

I love the look I achieved!

I repeated the process with the 'Indian Feathers' and also the 'Soft Feather Set'.

On some I used more rust, and on others I used more teal.

Once dry, I went over the top of the feathers with a white gel pen, adding a few dots and details.

This really made them 'pop'.

I again repeated this process on the 'Dreamcatcher'.

I positioned one next to my photos, and added another to the edge of the layout, to create balance.

I also added a few beads to enhance the 'bohemian theme'.

For my title, I used the word 'Magical' from the 'Fine Word Set 2', as it just suited the layout so perfectly.

I added a rust ink to this and added it the top of my photos.

I just love all the layers, and adore those colours together!

That mix of chipboard feathers and real feathers just makes my heart so happy!

I love that 2Crafty Chipboard is so adaptable!! 

It can become any colour I want it to be, so it ties in perfectly with the layout and the story.

That's it from me today......

I'll see you all again in December! (seriously December, that's CRAZY)

Until then you can always see more on my BLOG .

Luv Tam

xx

July Inspiration by Tammy Klingner

Hi 2 Crafties!!

Well we are in the middle of winter here in Australia, and where I live it's freezing!

 I always feel a bit flat when it's cold and dreary, so I've created a couple of bright layouts,
 hoping that will offset the cold.......(one can only hope hey)

The first one is titled:

 "Brave"

I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:

'Indian Feathers'

'Soft Feather Set'

'Polaroid Assorted Frames'

'Dreamcatchers'

'Assorted Arrows'

  'Brave Title'

I had these photos of my warrior daughter who dressed up for her High School Sports Day.

I love them and I adore feathers -  as you can see I've used a lot!

I used a couple of different techniques on them.

On the 'Indian Feathers' I applied black paint and then rubbed on some
Finnabair's Acrylic Paint in Opal Magic - Aqua Rose.

This is a cool product. 

On light backgrounds, it comes out a pinky tone, and on a dark background it's this
beautiful teal colour.

To one of the 'Dreamcatchers' and also one of the 'Soft Feathers' I applied
white gesso and then stamped a script stamp with black over the top.

 I finished off with a bit of ink. 

I really love how these turned out.

I painted some of the 'Assorted Arrows' black.

I painted a 'Polaroid Assorted Frame' in green and then stamped a

 triangle pattern onto this randomly.

To create my title I painted the 'Brave' with black paint and then added the  product

 (the same technique as with the 'Indian Feathers').

I then added a few embellishments - some quotes, a flair, an acrylic tepee, some metal arrow heads

 (all available from Kit the Habit), some thread and of course some flicks of black paint.

The final step was to swipe some black paint around the edges of the page.

My second layout is about my brother and I.

It's titled:

"Our Story"

I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:

'Interlocking Grid Panel'

'Circle Frames'

'Just love our Story title'

 I began by applying some white gesso to my dark background paper.

I then added some spritz in bright blue and lime.

I painted the 'Interlocking Grid Panels' in teal paint and then stamped a

 random background pattern onto them.

I painted the 'Circle Frames' in a bright blue paint and then also added some stamping.

Underneath the photo, there are lots of layers and strips of patterned paper, and also a pocket.

My brother's and my story is quite traumatic, and as it has details in the journaling that

 I didn't want everybody to read, I tucked it into a pocket.

A very therapeutic process, getting some of those thoughts down on paper.

Finally, I added my title. 

 I chopped off the 'Just Love' section and left it as 'Our Story', 

as this suited the layout much better.

I painted the title purple and added Dimensional Magic to give it a glossy shine.

A few flicks of coloured paint, some thread and it's all done!!

I've included another share today created for a Design Team I am on called 'Scrap the Girls'.

It's based on a moodboard challenge and titled:

"Wild at Heart"

I've used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:

'Fine Heart Borders'

'Follow your Heart title'

'6" Messy Square Frames'

 I trimmed down the title and just used the 'Heart' section.

I then applied white gesso and some watercolour paint.

 I also did this to the '6" Messy Square Frames'.

I applied white gesso to the 'Fine Heart Borders'.

I hope you enjoyed these layouts, and they've inspired you to get creating.

If you'd like to see more of my work head to my BLOG

Much love and warmth

Tam

xxx