Tambarambaa: "Paradise Found" for 2Crafty Chipboard

Hi there! Today I'm here to share my latest creation using my favourite chippy, 2Crafty Chipboard

This one's titled:

"Paradise Found"

A page about a recent adventure to Phuket and how the colours of this amazing place totally inspired me.

I used the following '2Crafty Chipboard':

"Paradise Title"

"Flower Doilies"

"Crazy Stitched Panel"

"Swaying Branches"

I began by coating the "Flower Doilies" in white gesso.

I then applied a pink/burgundy watercolour.

I love the watercolour effect - the mottled uneven colour.

I also applied white gesso to one of the "Swaying Branches".

I painted a few of the leaves and stems in a green watercolour.

I then added a few dotes and lines to highlight these.

I really wanted to define just some of the leaves, but not all of them.

I placed this branch underneath my photo, but allowed it to sweep over the photo.

I did this to mimic the branch at the top of the photo.

I trimmed off small sections of the "Crazy Stitched Panel" and applied black gesso.

I then placed it randomly on top of the bright coloured background I'd created.

I like how the black grounds all the bright colours and acts as a strong contrast to the whitish background.

For the title, I applied white gesso and then once dry applied green watercolour to the top half, and once dry, added blue paint to the bottom half.

I just love the Ombre 2 tone effect and the colours that mimic the gorgeous water.

To continue with the water theme, I added Glossy Accents.

The high gloss/resin finish gives the illusion of being wet.

I love that I was able to mimic so much about beautiful Phuket - the colours, the water, the beauty.

I love that you can achieve so many different finishes on chipboard that complement your story, your layout, your photo.

Paradise found is right!

I wish I was there right now!

That's it from me today, I hope I've inspired you today in some way.

I'd love you to leave me some feedback