Wednesday, January 1, 2014

My January Design Team Blog Post over at 2Crafty


 Welcome to 2014!
Happy New Year to Everyone and thanks for visiting.
Janice here today to share some projects with you.
Remember These Moments

My 1st layout features lots of gorgeous 2Crafty chipboard  pieces, combined with
 washi tape, rub-ons, gesso, inks, mist, gauze and stranded thread.

 I have framed this photo with a chipboard Polaroid Frame.
 
 To alter this Frame I started by adding  some Rubons on it (which don't show up in
 this photo), then I randomly added patches of Lagoon Blue ink,  then using my
 finger I smeared white paint all over it leaving some areas thicker than others to give
 a white washed look.
 
When dry I added a raw 2013 date.
 I think it is very important to add dates to your pages and these multi pack
 dates make it so easy.


Lots of layers....
washi tape, Rub-ons, gauze, thread, gesso, paint, mists and Assorted Chippie Arrows.


 Remember is from a multi word pack.
 
They are fantastic to use as a title or part of a title for your page.
Here I primed the word, let it dry, then inked it with Lagoon Blue Versa Colour ink,
 then I added a light smear of white paint.
 
If you want to ink your chipboard it is best to prime the pieces with gesso first, let it dry
 then ink and the ink will hold its colour and not soak into the chipboard.

 Here I have added  a few Assorted size and design Arrows
I have inked some, then randomly covered  them with gesso.
I have left a couple raw and added tiny bits of ink and gesso.
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My 2nd layout.

Enjoy Today

 This layout was created using an A4 photo and I have added my embellishments on top of it.
I have used a Martha Stewart punch across the top, so the page appears as a calendar page.
 I have used some little ATC tabs across the top which have been
 painted white and attached with brads.

I Just love these little ATC Seagulls.
 We spend lots of time at the beach and see lots of seagulls, so when I saw these little 
chipboard seagulls I was super excited and knew they would adorn many of my pages.

Here I have added 3 different size seagulls using pop dots to add dimension.
They are primed with gesso, painted white, then I have added some grey ink to
 their wings and added a black spot to hi-light the eye.


2Crafty have numerous words and phrases.
These loopy font titles are just gorgeous.
has been primed with gesso and painted white. I have matted it by gluing it to a piece
 of cardstock and using a sharp craft knife to cut around the edges.
 Then I highlighted a few places with a black pen.
 Pop over to here and see the varied selection.


The little  Name Plate, has been primed with gesso and painted white and I have
 used it to add a date.
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My 3rd layout.
Smile

If you are a member or follower over at CSI you may have already seen this layout.
 This is how I solved Case No. 99.
Featuring lots of the gorgeous 2Crafty chipboard  pieces.


"Her gorgeous smile radiates inner beauty"

On every layout we find ourselves needing a title, and with the varied selection of words
 2Crafty have, you can easily find a title to match your creation.

I have primed smile with gesso, then added some Ranger White Opal liquid pearl, then
 spritz it with Studio Calico Mister Hueys "Sunshine" mist. 


Chipboard is very versatile and can be cut up and added as layers to your pages.
This is a piece which I have covered with ink  and then spritzed with "sunshine" mist.


 The Fanciful Butterfly is covered the same way as the smile font.
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I am sharing an extra layout this month
Quiet Time 2013

Today I also wanted to share another Case I have solved over at CSI using lots 
of Gorgeous Chippie Pieces. This is Case No. 98
You may have already seen this layout.


Primed with gesso, then coloured with different coloured Versa Coloured inks
and some clear  crackle paint.
Coated with a thick layer of Tim Holtz- peeled paint- Distress crackle paint.

 Covered with a thick layer of Tim Holtz-white- Distress crackle paint.
Once dry and cracked, I added some green-peeled paint to the bottom of the posts.
I love the effect this paint gives.
I soaked this Butterfly in water for a few hours, then carefully pulled apart the
 layers to add some dimension to the wings. I held each layer apart
with toothpicks and let it dry overnight.
I then coloured it with ink and stamped on the pattern.
was primed with gesso and inked.
I feel very lucky to be able to play with this gorgeous chipboard and add it to my layouts.
I hope I have inspired you  to have a look at all the products and to add
 some to your next project.
Make sure you don't miss any of the new updates  by becoming  
a follower of this blog and also our Facebook page.
Remember to share your 2Crafty layouts on our Facebook page,
we would love to see what you create.
Thanks for stopping by the 2Crafty blog today.
 

Janice xx
 

17 comments:

Lizzy Hill said...

Just beautiful pages, all of them & you use the chippy soooo well:):) and to have that patience to use the butterfly in that way..... I'm gobsmacked:):))!!!!

Sandra said...

Janice love these layouts but the first one really took my eye, I love all the texture and dimension under the photo, it looks awesome.

Chantal Vandenberg said...

Oh wow aren't these gorgeous!!! Love the beach one soooooo much! Brilliant work! Happy new year!

Adriana B said...

LOve the page photo one....awesome and inspiring.....all great works too
Happy New Year to you too !!!!

Dolly B said...

OMGOSH Janice, they are ALL beautiful. You are going from strength to strength. Really love the first layout so much, the soft colours, just everything about it. But also love all the others nearly as much. WTG X

Di Garling said...

Such ORGEOUS layouts Janice and I adore how you use all those 2crafty chippies. Really beautiful work and awesome designs. Happy New Year. Cheers Di. xo

Lizzyc said...

HI..These look wonderful.. I love the one with the big photo and embellies on top of it.. very effective.. Happy New Year too!

Helen Wallace said...

Janice these projects are all stunning. I think I've commented on 3 and 4 elsewhere. You are the queen of seascape scrapping, both these pages are original and inspiring. Love the use of the big photo and the hazy, dreaminess of the first page :D

zenevak said...

LOVE the first layout - the colours and the effect on the chipboard is just so beachy and gorgeous! Your layouts from CSI are also super. All layouts are incredibly beautiful!

Denise van Deventer said...

Such super, super pages! Really fabulous and each one is just as beautiful, as the next! I love the one where you used the a4 photo and then embelished and scrapped on that...what a neat idea and it came out splendidly! Gorgeous!

Rachael Funnell said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! These are All SUCH GORGEOUS layouts Janice... Love the little details in all 4 of them!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Kerryn said...

I just love where your scrapping is at right now! Wishing you a fabulous 2014 :).

Dot said...

Well done on all your gorgeous layouts! Loving your style :)

Heather McMahon said...

Wow Janice - these are stunning! The first one is my fave but the third one is in a hot second place. Fantastic work!

Unknown said...

oh my gosh Janice, these are BEAUTIFUL!!! love all of these that you have created and they are so inspiring!

Tiff Firth said...

oh my my my.
they are all pretty damn special. you are one uber talented chcky

Val-Belle said...

Janice you are a machine... All of these layouts are just so beautiful I love them all and each time I see one I think this is my fave and then the next one and so on.... the Georgia Heald style first one is just so beautiful... those colours are just wonderful. Way to go... Such inspiration on your blog I love it.

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