Just too Cute Layout by Marie Sabatier

Today I'm excited to share my first layout for July! 

For this project, I chose an adorable photo of my granddaughter dressed as a little unicorn. I immediately fell in love with the soft colours and whimsical woodland feel of the paper collection, making it the perfect backdrop for this sweet memory. To enhance the magical atmosphere, I selected several Chipboard pieces that blend naturally into the scene while adding texture and dimension.

"Just too Cute"

The Chipboard used:

just-too-cute

12x12-branches-frame-set

large-daisy-flower-stem

industriallightbulbs

Before I started decorating my layout, I applied a light coat of white gesso to the chipboards I wanted to lighten. Once dry, I used Distress Oxide Vintage Photo to enhance the details and create a subtle aged effect while preserving the natural texture of the chipboard. The wreath was simply inked around the edges to maintain its beautiful raw wood finish.

The Branches Frames Set became the focal point of my layout, beautifully framing my photo while adding depth and interest. I chose to keep the natural wood finish with just a touch of Vintage Photo around the edges so it would blend perfectly with the woodland background.

For the Daisy Flower Stem, I applied a coat of white gesso to the petals to brighten them and make them stand out from the background. I then added a little Distress Oxide Vintage Photo to the flower centre and a few details to give it extra depth. It coordinates beautifully with the floral elements printed on the paper.

The Industrial Light Bulbs add a unique decorative touch to the upper left corner of the page. I simply highlighted the details with Distress Oxide Vintage Photo, keeping their natural wood appearance while adding a little more definition.

To finish my layout, I added the Just Too Cute title. After applying a light coat of white gesso, I used Distress Oxide Vintage Photo to enhance the details and create a soft weathered wood effect that coordinates perfectly with the other chipboard elements on the page.

I hope this layout inspires you to keep the natural beauty of chipboard while enhancing it with a little gesso and ink to add texture and dimension.

Happy crafting!

Marie

 

       

'Adore' with Lisa Amiet

 Hello 2Crafty Lovers!
It's Lisa here today to share some scrappy inspiration with you,
a layout featuring my son. 

 2Crafty products used:

 'Mini Family Icons'

'Mini Number Panels'

'Arrow Gear Clusters'

'Steampunk Element Set 1'

'Fine Word Set 1'

'Industrial Light Bulbs'

 

 

For this layout, I used one of the 'Industrial Light Bulbs',
on the right side of my photo. I finished it in black, 
and then roughly painted the light bulb element
 to make it look like light.  

I also used one of the 'Mini Number Panels',
also finished in black. 

 

 

I also used one of the 'Arrow Gear Clusters',
also finished in black and adhered on the right side, 
layered with some light bulbs elements from my papers.

 

 

For my title, I used one of the words from the 

'Fine Word Set 1', again finished in black,

and adhered under my photo.  

 

I also used one of the 'Mini Family Icons', 

also in black and layered on a tag. 
I also used one of the 'Steampunk Elements Set 1', 
in this cluster of elements.  

 

 

On the left side of my page, 
I used two more of the 'Industrial Light Bulbs',
finished the same as the previous piece, 
and layered in the top left corner of my page. 

I really love how the black pops against
 the yellow and neutral tones of my papers.
I hope that you like what I have created.

Until next time!

Lisa
 

Boys Will Be Boys - Laura Gilhuly

 Hi everyone!
I am back to share another fun masculine layout I created of our youngest!

2Crafty products used:

Steampunk Gears Small
Steampunk Gears Medium
Chevron Bits
Industrial Light Bulbs
12x12 nested Cog Frames
Boys Will Be Boys Title

I wanted to keep with the masculine grungy feel

I covered all the pieces with the exception of the lightbulbs with texture paste and allowed it to air dry

I used Dusty Durango stampin' up ink pad and orange brusho powder on the rust colored pieces including the lightbulbs

I used a combination of uncharted mariner and faded jeans distress oxide inks with turquoise brusho powder

When all the pieces were dry I dry brushed white paint overtop to accent the textures.

Thanks for stopping by

Dude - Laura Gilhuly

 Hi everyone!
Laura back today to share my first March layout!

2 Crafty Products used;

Steampunk Corner 5
Industrial Light Bulbs
Steampunk Chain Clock Cluster
Assorted Chain Lengths
Steampunk Gears Medium
Steampunk Element Set 1
Steampunk Arrow Set 2
Dude
Steampunk Gears Small

This is our youngest working on his truck and all these steampunk and masculine pieces were just perfect for this layout

I covered all the chipboard with white gesso then let it dry.

I then 'pounced' some heavy texture paste and let it dry.

I applied some navy blue paint then spritzed it with water.  I added Finnabair mica powder in blue and brown then spritzed with water and finally Dylusions ink spray in black marble and postbox red. 

To finish and accent the texture on the chipboard I dry brushed silver metallic craft drops from Elizabeth Craft Designs on top.

I hope I have inspired to get creative with your awesome 2Crafty Chipboard.

'Fun Times' with Lisa Amiet

 

Hello 2Crafty fans!
It's Lisa here today to share some fun inspiration with you.

'Fun Times'

 

 

2Crafty products used:

Gears

Ferris Wheel

Industrial Light Bulbs

Checkerboard Bits

Family Symbol Pack

 

 

 

For this layout I have used a recent photo of
my son and daughter at my son's formal. 

 

 

I have used some of the 'Mini Checkerboard Bits',
embossed in both white and black, 
throughout my layout.

 

I have also used a few of the 'Steampunk Gears Medium',
that I have left raw and layered up over my page.

I have also used one of the 'Industrial Light Bulbs',
that I have painted bright pink
to coordinate with my papers.

 

 

I also used one of the 'Ferris Wheel' pieces,

painted in a bright aqua, and cut in half
and placed on the edge of my page.

I have built a cluster here
using more of the 'Mini Checkerboard Bits',
and two of the 'Mini Family Icons'.

 

 

 

I really love how the bright colours pop on the dark background!
Love that ferris wheel reflection in the building,
made me think of this chipboard piece immediately.

 

 

 I hope that you like what I have created,
I am happy with how this turned out. 

Until next time!

Lisa

"fantastic day" Layout by Marie Sabatier

 Hello everyone,

Here is my second inspiration for this month of February, a layout inspired 

by the theme of travel with a grunge style. 

Using a photo of my grandson posing. I love it!

"fantastic day"

The 2CraftyChipbord used:

- Mini Title Stick Set 5

- 12 X 12 Clock Face Frames

- Stars Pack

- Geometric Arrows

- Steampunk Arrow Set 1

- Steampunk Gears Small 

- Industrial Light Bulbs

I apply a layer of white gesso, I repeat myself systematically during each presentation, 

but I prefer to mention it. 

Mostly, I used Oxide Distress inks. 

I started with the chipboard "Clock Face Frame", I love it so much. 

To embellish it, I use the color "Frayed Burlap"

I then embellished the "Stars" with the colors "rustic wilderness" and "mustard seed, 

by not applying myself, to give an aged effect.

On the chipboard "Steampunk arrow" I mixed the colors "faded jeans" and "rustic wilderness". 

By combining different colors, I was able to superimpose the chipboards while leaving them visible.

I left the chipboards "Mini Title" in a natural way, they harmonize so well!

Playing with these beautiful chipboards is a real pleasure, they perfectly sublimate a layout.

Good scrap!

Marie

        

'Happiness Overload" by Rachael Funnell

 

Hello 2 Crafty fans!

Today I have another layout to share, featuring a photo of me & the Hubstar

 and a few fabulous  2 Crafty pieces...

2 Crafty Chipboard used:

2023

Industrial light bulbs

Frame Lace heart 

Mini Title stick set 5

Let's start with these awesome Industrial light bulbs, which I have to say

I am obsessed with & were my main inspiration for this layout....  

Teamed it up with some Studio 73 papers, the Steampunk Fantasy papers 

that had similar industrial bulbs, which were perfect

I started by applying a very light coat of gesso to the tops of the bulbs 

making sure not to cover up any of the fabulous engraved details... 

Then I finish them off by applying another coat to just the bulbs part...

Next up I have used the smaller  Frame Lace heart from the set 

and simply inked using Tim Holtz Distress ink - Pumice stone

which is a similar color to the raw chipboard...

 ...

Then we have my title 'Happiness overload' from the Mini Title stick set 5

I applied a very light coat of gesso to the mini title stick, 

Again making sure not to cover up any of the engraved wording...

Lastly! I have added the year 2023

I gave it a coat of gesso then finished it with inking it with a lovely dusty pink...

I hope I have you are inspired in some way today

Thanks for stopping by