Teen boy creation for 2Crafty Chipboard

 

I'm excited to be here today to share a recent creation for 2Crafty Chipboard with you all.

 

I channelled my inner Heikes for this one, I just love her style.

A bright fun layout, celebrating my gorgeous boy and his sweet thoughtful nature.

I used the following 2Crafty Chipboard:

"Triangle Set"

"Harlequin Clumps"

"This Boy Title"

 

 

 

As I'd used a lot of vibrant colour using Dylusions Ink Sprays, available from Scrap Matrix,  I painted some of the triangles from the 'Triangle Set' in black paint.

 

I like how the black grounds the bright colours, and helps pull it all together.

 

I turned them onto their side to create an arrow look, as this went perfectly with one of the 7Dots stamp I had used, also available from Scrap Matrix.

 

I love how versatile these triangles are.  You will find them on lots of my layouts.

 

 

 

I added some 'Harlequin Clumps' around my photo. 

 

I used Distress Inks in a variety of colours to  colour these.

Layer upon layer.

 

The colours change slightly depending on the light - a very cool finish.

I added some flicks of green paint, just to give them a bit of extra oomph and life.

For my title 'This Boy', I created a two tone effect using Prima Watercolour paint.

 

Firstly, I added white gesso and then kept adding watercolour until I was happy with the colour.

I really love the 2Crafty titles, and I especially love these ones with the two different styles of font.

I just love blue and green together - so much for that old saying "blue and green should never be seen".

 

How wrong they were!!

 

Teamed with the black and white, they are just perfect for documenting my teen boy.

I just love him to bits.

 

I'll be back again real soon, have a fabulous day!

 

 

 

 

 

Sharing a few easy watercolour cards

Hi everyone

 

Just popped in to share a few really quick cards I made recently for Scrap Matrix using watercolour and some simple stamping.

 

They really were quick and simple.

 

 

I used the Prima Watercolours - Tropcial.  Just love these colours.

They have a really nice depth to them.  Some other watercolours I've tried are a bit too washy but these are lovely and intense.

 

I also love that there is a metal lid section where you can mix colours.

So handy.

 

 

For the first card, I just added purple and blue randomly to the background.

 

Once dry, I added a few flicks.

 

I then stamped some of the gorgeous Dina Wakley Abstract Bloom Stamps using archival ink 

You must use a waterproof ink so that it doesn't bleed when water is added.

I cut these out and added to the background with foam tape for extra dimension.

 

I then stamped a sentiment using the Dina Wakley What to Say Stamps .

 

So quick and I love it!!

 

 

 

Card 2 was created by painting some stripes onto the background. 

 

I chose yellow as it's just starting to warm up here and I'm desperate for the sunshine!!

 

I then stamped some Dina Flowers and some leaves.

 

Some of these I left blank and some I added watercolour too.

 

I added them on using foam tape for some dimension.

 

A quick sentiment stamp, and it's done!

 

 

For card 3 I added watercolours to the background along the centre of the card, and worked it outwards.

I was aiming for a paint splatter look.

 

I love the way the colours merge!!

 

I then flicked some black paint onto the card and added another Dina Wakley What to Say stamp.

So quick and easy!

 

 

For my final card I painted a rainbow effect across the card, blending the colours so they merged together.

 

I then simply stamped some of the tiny abstract blooms from the stamp set across the page.  I wanted them to look like they were trailing.

 

A quick stamp with a sentiment, and I was finished!

 

I just love these watercolours and stamps.  I love how they work together. So many options!!

 

Are you a card maker? Or a art journaller?  It doesn't matter what your style, we have an awesome challenge on over at Scrap Matrix Shares.

Create something using watercolour and words, with at least one product available from Scrap Matrix. 

Vicki is offering a voucher to her amazing shop - definitely my favourite place to shop! Just load the photo into the 'Album' section and you will be in the running.

 

If you are more of a 12x12 layout scrapper, I recently created a layout using these products too......you can see it HERE.

 

I'll be back again soon for some more watercolour fun!

 

 

Scrap Matrix Products used:

 

Prima Watercolours - Tropical

Dina Wakley Stamps - Abstract Blooms

Dina Wakley Stamps - What to Say

Dina Wakley Black Paint

 

 

 

My second Watercolour and Words share for Scrap Matrix

Hi Everyone!

 

I'm here to share another colourful layout with you as part of the Watercolour and Words Challenge over at Scrap Matrix.

 

This layout is a celebration of my mum. 

She was such a vibrant soul, full of colour, and this layout reflects this.

This photo is a special one to me so I really wanted to tell the story behind it.

 

Here's another view:

I began with some white cardstock which I coated in clear gesso.

 

I again used my Prima Watercolours in Tropical and painted some lines....love the simple rainbow effect.  I didn't wait for each colour to dry - I just kept going.

I added a few flicks of black Dina Wakley paint.

 

 

Whilst drying I grabbed my Dina Wakley Abstract Bloom Stamps.

LOVE THESE!!!

 

I stamped a few onto white cardstock.

 

 

I then cut them out

 

 

I then grabbed some tags from 7Dots Studio to tuck behind my photo, and some Scrap Matrix Paper Lace in Chantilly too.

 

 

I painted some Metal Roses in Black Gesso to give them a funkier look.

 

 

Lastly I grabbed some of these Paper Wings from the German Scrap section.

 

These were perfect for adding to my layout. 

My mum's favourite colour was blue so I decided to paint them blue.

 

 

Ok, time to start layering behind my photo. 

 

I added a title from Heidi Swapp's Epoxy Stickers.

 

 

Lots of bits poking out.

 

I concentrated on the right hand bottom corner as I wanted to leave space for journaling.

 

 

Time to add lots of words......here's what I used...

 

 

There was some perfect sayings in there.....suited my layout so much.

 

 

 

I love how the clear ones look against the painted background. 

 

 

Next up I grabbed my 7Dots Studio Hazy Days Stamps and added a few black arrows around the cluster.

 

My final finishing touch to the cluster was to add a metal charm. 

Eternal Love! Perfect.

 

I just added black gesso.

 

 

Scrap Matrix really does have a charm for every occasion!

 

 

 

 

Now time to add the journaling.

 

This is one of my favourite parts of scrapping.

 

I find it very therapeutic.  Actually, if I don't have a story in mind I find it really difficult to scrap. 

It's like there's no meaning to the layout. 

I end up just shuffling papers around.  But once I have that direction, I'm off.

 

 

Here's a few more close up's of my cluster......

 

 

 

 

 

I'm so glad I created this layout and told this story.

 

It's something I will always treasure.

 

 

You've got until the 14th November at midnight to load your creation into the challenge folder over at Scrap Matrix shares, so there's still plenty of time to have a go at the Watercolour and Words challenge.....

 

Vicki has a Scrap Matrix voucher up for grabs....can't wait to pop over and see your entries.

 

 

 

See you again really soon

 

 

Scrap Matrix Products used:

 

Marshmallow Cardstock

Liquitex Clear Gesso

Black Gesso

Prima Watercolours - Tropical

Dina Wakley Black Heavy Body Acrylic Paint

Dina Wakley Abstract Blooms Stamp

7Dots Studio Hazy Days stamps

7Dots Studio Tags - Homegrown

7Dots Studio Tags - Writer's Block

Metal Roses - Filigree Large

Paper Lace - Chantilly

German Scrap - Paper Angel Wings White

Heidi Swapp Epoxy Buzz Words - Friends

7Dots Word Stickers Writer's Block

13 Arts Clear Word Stickers - Strength in Numbers

13 Arts Clear Marta Stickers

Metal Charm - Love Eternity

 

 

 

November Scrap the Girls Reveal!

Hello everybody

The beginning of the month again.....and November! What!!

I swear this year has been a blur.

But a new month means a new challenge over at Scrap the Girls. YAY!!

This month we have an awesome moodboard:

 

 

Just so awesome!! Love it so much - everything about it!

Here's what I came up with:

I was inspired by the colours, the quote (my journaling reflects this) and of course the shoes!

I really love journaling on my layouts.....I love getting my thoughts onto paper.

Very therapeutic.

I had the perfect photo!

I can't wait to see what you come up with, such a fun moodboard.

You must check out the rest of the Scrap the Girls Designers layouts.....soooo good.

This month's sponsor is the awesome Flutterby Designs.

Anita has great stuff, I'm a bit of a fan. 

I'll be back real soon with more scrappy goodness.