"Captured You have my whole Heart" Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

I'm happy to be back today to share my first inspiration for August with you.

For this layout, I chose a photo of my grandson, Milan. Even though this photo wasn't taken in a garden, I immediately felt that it matched this beautiful floral and garden-inspired design perfectly. I chose chipboards that would naturally extend the scene while adding texture and dimension to the page.

"Captured -You have my whole Heart"

2Crafty Chipboard used:

captured-phrase-set
hexagon-outline-frames-set
iron-fence
hexagon-strip

      

As always, I started by applying a coat of white gesso to all my chipboards. I then coloured them using Frayed Burlapand Vintage Photo Distress Oxides to achieve a softly aged look. 

The Iron Fence blends beautifully into the design, extending the garden feel of the page. Its aged finish helps it become part of the background while still adding texture and interest.

I used Hexagon Outline Frame Set Milan's photo. I love how its delicate design draws the eye to the photo while adding depth without overwhelming the layout. I added Hexastrip to introduce a subtle geometric element. It adds texture and balance while complementing the floral details throughout the page.

The phrase "Captured – You Have My Whole Heart" was the perfect choice for this layout. It beautifully expresses the love I have for my grandson, Milan. After colouring the chipboard with Distress Oxides, I added a very light touch of White Gold metallic wax to the word Captured to give it a subtle shimmer.

I hope this layout inspires you to incorporate 2Crafty Chipboard into your own projects. 

Thank you so much for stopping by, and I'll be back soon with another inspiration!

Marie

         

"today..." Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

Today I’m sharing my second layout for April, featuring an adorable photo of my grandson Milan. 

I chose to stay with the same soft and fresh color palette as my previous page, using warm yellows and gentle greens that beautifully reflect the spirit of spring. These tones create a light and joyful atmosphere, perfectly highlighting this sweet and precious moment.

"today...."

The chipboard used:

today-phrase-set
hexagon-outline-frames-set
foliage-set-14
bees-with-hive

        

To start, I prepared all my chipboard pieces with a coat of white gesso. I then applied soft layers of Distress Oxide inks, blending the colors to match the overall palette of the layout and create a natural, slightly vintage look.

I used the “Hexagon Outline Frames Set” to build the structure of my composition, arranging the frames in a flowing design across the page to naturally guide the eye toward the photo. To embellish them, I applied Distress Oxide inks in Walnut Stain and Vintage Photo, then lightly added Black Soot along the edges to create depth. I finished by lightly spraying water to create subtle oxidized spots, adding texture while keeping the overall look soft and delicate.

For the floral cluster, I used the “Foliage Set 14” chipboard to add height and softness to the composition. I colored the foliage using 49 and Market inks in Pineapple and Green Jeans, bringing fresh and vibrant tones that enhance the spring feeling of the layout.

I also incorporated elements from the “Bees with Hive” chipboard set to reinforce the theme. I colored them with Distress Oxide Antique Linen, then gently added Vintage Photo along the edges to create depth and a slightly aged effect. These details add both texture and visual interest while keeping the overall design light and harmonious.

To finish my layout, I added the “today” title, which I colored using Distress Oxide inks in Antique Linen and Vintage Photo, with a few soft touches of Pineapple to bring a subtle warmth. I kept the tones soft and neutral, gently adding more depth along the edges to create a delicate dimensional effect.

I completed the page with a few small embellishments, including honeycomb details and bees, to reinforce the theme. Finally, I added light splatters to bring texture and unify the composition, while keeping the overall look soft and balanced.

All these chipboard designs are available on the 2Crafty website. 

I hope this layout has inspired you, and I look forward to seeing you next time!

Marie

        

Favourite Projects for 2025 by Tania Ridgwell

Hi there!

Tania joining you today. 

Firstly I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year......... my first post for the New Year is my MY FAVOURITE FOUR 2 Crafty Chipboard projects for 2025……. I have had so much fun creating with 2 Crafty chipboard over the past year that choosing just four favourites wasn't easy.   I do hope you like the four projects I have chosen as much as I do.

"My Favourite Four"

"Cherish"

2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*Thin Rectangle Stacked Frames

*2024's

*Fine Word Set 1

*Corner Steampunk 7

You can find all the details HERE

"Life is Good"

2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*Hexagon Outline Frames Set

*Decorative Poles

*ATC Design Elements

*Mini Title Stick Set 1

You can find all the details HERE

"#ADORE"

2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*Decorative Circle Accents Set 1

*Mini # Word Set 1

*Thin Square Stacked Frames

*Foliage Set 13

 You can find all the details HERE

"Hello Beautiful"

2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*Ginny's Flourish Set

*Hello Beautiful

*Foliage Set 14

*Frame Messy Squares 6"

You can find all the details HERE

Well that's all from me today. 

 Until next time, happy crafting.

Tania xx

Grandma's Attic Cards by Tania Ridgwell

Hello there! 

Tania joining you today to share the last of my DT projects for July.
  I have created a set cards for my second share.

2 Crafty Products Used:

*Hexagon Outline Frames Set

*Frame Doodled

*Card - Word Circle Set - Sentiments

*ATC Butterflies

*Mini Branches

*Foliage Set 18

I created each of my card bases using the gorgeous Mintay "Grandma's Attic" Paper Collection. 

I first gave all the chippie pieces a couple of coats of gesso.  I then used coloured the Frames, Butterflies and Sentiment chippie pieces with Golden Glow Opal Polish.  I left the Mini Branches and Foliage chippie pieces as is with just gesso on them.

To construct each of the cards I added either a Hexagon or Doodled Frame chippie to each.  I 

then embellished them with die cut flower elements from the Mintay Flora Books 8 & 9 and paper blooms. I tucked in either the Mini Branches or Foliage chippies amongst the blooms and finished each card with a chippie Sentiment from the Card - Word Circle Set.

See each card below.

Thats' all from me today, I hope I have inspired you all a little with my Grandma's Attics Cards. 

 Until next time thanks so much for stopping by.

Tania xx

Life Is Good by Tania Ridgwell

Hi there!

Tania joining you today to share the last of my DT projects for April.
  I have created another layout. 

"Life is Good"

2 Crafty Chipboard Used:

*Hexagon Outline Frames Set

*Decorative Poles

*ATC Design Elements

*Mini Title Stick Set 1

 have used the gorgeous 49 & Market 'Krafty Garden' Collection to create the base for my layout.

I first coloured all chippie pieces with Dina Wakley Lemon Media Acrylic Paint.  Once all
the pieces were dry I randomly dabbed on Golden Glow Opal Polish to all the pieces.

I added lots of paper elements from the 49 & Market "Krafty Garden and Orche" Ephemera packs under my photo and then added the largest Hexagon Outline Frame chippie under my photo and then attached it to the background page.  I embellished my page with lots of paper blooms to the top and bottom of the photo.  I cut one of the Decorative Pole chippies in half and tucked a half in each side of the flowers.  I tucked the ATC Design Element Flourishes in amongst the flowers and added different sizes of the Hexagon Outline Frame chippies around my page.  I finished off my page with a chippie Title from the Mini Title Stick Set 1.

Thats' 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