"Capture the moment" Layout and video by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

For my first for March, I created this layout using photos taken at Monument Valley during my son and daughter-in-law’s honeymoon trip in December 2024.

The desert landscapes, warm tones and wide open skies were my main inspiration for this page.

I chose a horizontal layout with three photos for a clean and balanced composition, allowing the photos and chipboards to really shine.

"Capture the moment"

A video of this layout is also available if you’d like to see the details up close.

The chipboard used:

capture-the-moment-title
mini-title-stick-set-6
steampunk-gear-border
travel-icon-set
page-tab-set
steampunk-gears-medium

As usual, I started by applying a layer of white gesso. I worked with a warm and natural color palette using Distress Oxide Stormy Sky, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, with a few subtle touches of Spiced Marmalade.

I chose papers from the Wanderlust Explorer collection by 49 and Market, as their soft, natural tones blend beautifully with the photos and the colors used on the chipboards.

The Steampunk Gear Border is a key element of this layout. I used it as a base under the photos to add movement and structure. I first applied Stormy Sky as a base to give a cool, slightly metallic look, then added Vintage Photo sprayed with water to create a soft, patinated effect. This layering adds depth while keeping everything cohesive.

The Steampunk Gears Medium were colored in the same shades to complete the look.

I created a small cluster using the Page Tab Set chipboard, adding a subtle detail that balances the composition and guides the eye.

I added elements from the Travel Icon Set to enhance the story of travel and adventure, keeping their colors soft and muted so they blend naturally into the design.

The Capture the moment title was colored in warm tones to blend perfectly with the desert colors, while the small Road Trip title reinforces the travel theme.

Thank you so much for stopping by and for your interest in this project. 

Feel free to watch the video to discover all the details of the layout.

Marie

          

"beauty" Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

Here's my second creation of November.

I was inspired by this beautiful paper from the "Echoes of Time" collection. I selected a photo of my great-niece in her beautiful romantic dancer outfit, as well as some stunning chipboards, including my favorite, the "frame-oval-ornate."

"beauty"

The chipboard used:

mini-word-set-1

frame-oval-ornate

foliage-set-15

steampunk-gears-medium

       

To decorate the chipboards, I use 49 and Market inks. After applying an even layer of white gesso to each element, I choose the shades "Lavender Kisses" and "Fossil" and apply them randomly with a foam applicator. To break up the uniformity, I add a few rub-on transfers.

On the right side of my photograph, I'm creating a bouquet of flowers. I've incorporated "steampunk-gears-medium" chipboards among the flowers, adding a unique dimension to the whole.

I use the new foliage models "foliage set 15" to decorate my beautification group.

To finalize everything, I chose the words "capture" and "beauty" 

Finally, in order to ensure visual consistency between the two groups of embellishments, I integrate butterflies as connecting elements.

Thank you for taking the time to look.

Good scrap!

Marie

        

 

"enjoy EVERY moment" Layout by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

I present you my second inspiration of this month of April.

A vintage layout inspired by a photo of a "Monster Truck" car show.

I selected chipboard elements such as gears to represent the robust mechanics of the vehicles and this chipboard that mimics a metal chain to add an industrial touch to the composition. The color palette includes earthy and metallic tones to enhance the retro vibe and recall the bold spirit of monster trucks.

"enjoy EVERY moment"

The chipboard used:

enjoy-every-moment-title

aged-film-strip-set

asst-chain-lengths

steampunk-gears-medium

I don't use gesso.

I apply "antique linen" Distress ink on the "chain-lenghts" chipboard by rubbing it randomly. 

My goal is to achieve an aged effect, reminiscent of an antique chain.

I proceed in the same way for the "aged-film-strip-set" chipboard by applying an additional color "spawn burlap". Then I add printed paper to bring contrast and fantasy to the whole.

Below my photo, I add some steampunk chipboard panels decorated in various colors. Next, I move on to adding the title "enjoy EVERY Moment." I start by applying Distress "faded jeans" ink to the letters of the title, creating a beautiful faded blue shade. To give the text more depth and shine, I then use embossing powder applied with a Distress embossing pen. I heat the powder with a heat gun until it melts, forming a vibrant raised pattern that catches the eye.

I hope this layout inspires you. I enjoyed creating it.

Happy creativity!

Marie

        

'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

A Moment Captured - Laura Gilhuly

 Hi everyone!
I have 2 sons and a husband so I create a lot of masculine layouts to celebrate their relationships!
This is my hubby and our youngest working on the Ty's truck. 
 They are always tinkering or working on things together.

2Crafty products used:

A Moment Captured

Steampunk Gears Medium

Circle Stack

Mini Checkerboard bits

Mini Sampler

After covering the paper with clear gesso I applied texture paste with a stencil then used orange brusho powder, Parisian Rosewood artisan powder and Winter Frost distress stain mist to color the paper. 

I applied the same stencil/paste to the die cut circles.  I wanted the chipboard to reflect the grungy feel I was trying to accomplish.   I covered all the chipboard pieces with white gesso then I took the orange brusho powder and the rosewood powder and sprinkled the powders on my craft mat, spritzed with water then painted the pieces.  I added some more powders directly on the pieces then more water to add more vibrancy.

After I dried all the pieces I inked the edges with brown ink

For the title I covered in white gesso then sprayed with the Winter Frost distress stain heat set then applied it a few more times in spots to achieve the look I wanted.

Thanks for stopping by