"#JOY" Layout and tutorial by Marie Sabatier

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all well!

This month of May inspired me to create a floral and colorful spring layout. 

The winter has been long. Welcome to spring.

#JOY

I made a video tutorials that you can watch HERE

The chipboard used:

mini-word-set-2

window-shutter-set-1

ironworks-gate

fine-flower-photo-adornment-set-1

loopy-heart-swirl

leafy-sihouettes

2022s

2023s

To begin, I apply a layer of white gesso.

I used Distress Oxide inks to enhance each chipboard.

I used a "peeled paint" for the "window-shutter-set 1" chipboard. I mixed it with water to obtain a very light shade.

Next, I use the "ironworks-gate" chipboard. I cut it and only use the top half. I keep the other half to use another time. I start with "mustard seed" ​​ink, then add "picked raspberry" and "peeled paint" for a mixed media effect.

I really like this "fine-flower-photo-adornment-set-1" chipboard template.

I'm placing it under my photo.

Then I add 2022 and 2023. This photo was taken on the first day of the 2022-2023 school year.

They are colored with "picked raspberry" ink like #JOY.

And, this beautiful "loopy-heart-swirl", I think it goes well with the flower.

To add more volume to my cluster, I add "leafy silhouettes".

Watching the video is a good way to get more detail.

It's always a pleasure to meet you here!

Marie

        

'Adventures are the best' layout by Rachael Funnell

Hello everyone & welcome to the 2 Crafty blog 

Rach back with sharing my 2nd project for this month..

This layout featuring some fabulous 2 Crafty Chipboard

and teamed up with some older & discontinued Studio 73 papers

2 Crafty Chipboard used:

2023

Steampunk Funky arrow

Fine word set - month

Window shutter set 1

6x4 PhraseStick set 1

Let's start with the chipboard I have added to the right of the photo

The date - February from Fine word set - month giving this two coats of gesso

and the year 2023 where I have inked this with a lovely dusty pink....

2 Crafty have some awesome window frames & shutters 

and I end up going with this gorgeous Window shutter set 1

With this Shutter I removed the sides/shutters and will use on another project 😉

Then with a paint brush,  ever so lightly brushing on some gesso.
and adhering this window using foam strips for that bit of dimension..

Then I have sitting over the window shutter, my title Adventures are the best 

from 6x4 PhraseStick set 1 and I have again with a paint brush, brushing on ever so lightly some gesso..

And lastly this awesome funky arrow from Steampunk Funky arrow set,

inking this with the same dusty ink as the 2023...

That's it from me today!

I hope you are inspired in someway..

Thanks for stopping by!

'Theodore' by Emma Zappone

Meet 'Theodore'.
He is a 'good little boy, curious looking, with a gentle nature.
This project was made on Book plates and is only a little bigger than 5x7 inches. I love how it has become this slightly messy, vintage, worn project. A lot of care and thought went into this, as it does with all my projects, but more so to bring Theodore to life.

And  here is the stunning chipboard I used to make the story come alive.....

Window Shutter Set 1
Clock Face Discs
Steampunk Gears small
Geo Panel

I used all the small elements for this project which meant that I cut up the Geo panel to just tuck in and around the photos and it's layers.

For the gorgeous Window Shutter, I first cut the shutters off and used them off of the sides of the project. I then painted it with a brown acrylic paint first as a primer and then added some texture paste through a stencil to give it a weathered look. I added inks and sprays to it once dry. With a little wax and white paint at the end, it really gave a old worn look that I just love.

The smallest Clock Disc and the small Gears were kept raw to start with. With a little bit of wax, I enhanced them and then dry brushed ink and colour over the top, this made them unique.

I do really love the story telling that my art is allowing me to play with right now. This image is by an artist named Lisa Aisato who I found on Pinterest, she draws beautiful story book characters. I just love the feel of these characters, they totally inspire me.

I love how the chipboard adds to the story and the vintage vibe it gives. Maybe they are pieces that would not normally match but I do love how they all work on this project.

Thanks for joining me again today. I hope you have a creative day and I will see you all again soon.
Em xx