janice nicholls

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Part 3 of my April 2Crafty DT post

Hello again today!!

My 3rd share for this month is a layout I have created for the S365-5 Challenge over at CSI.
Case File No.S365-5.

Happy

2Crafty Chipboard pieces I have used to create this layout;

"happy-loopy font"

"Funky Heart"

"2013"

"Mixed Buttons"

"Chicken wire panel"

I have randomly cut out 2 pieces from the Chicken wire panel,

inked them black and layered them at the side of my photo.

The Mixed Buttons packs are a favourite for me.

They are so versatile and can be altered in so many different ways.

I have used two different sizes...the larger button I have inked with a kaisercraft stamp,
the small button, inked black and I have joined them together with thread.

2013-every page needs a date and this assorted pack of dates is awesome.

2Crafty now have a 2014 pack.

A button from the Mixed Button Pack...stamped, inked and tied together with thread.

Lots of favourites on this layout.

I really love 2craftys loopy font titles..... "happy"

which has been simply inked black.

...and my little trade mark....... a "Funky Heart"

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Janice x

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Part 2 of my April DT 2Crafty post

Hello Everyone!!

Click here to check out the 2Crafty blog

2nd layout.

Another football memory that had to be scrapped.

A very proud Mum moment and another perfect Chipboard title.

He was very happy to win a premiership and also a trophy at the end of year wind up.

My Little Champ

2Crafty Chipboard pieces I have used to create this layout

"My Little Champ"

"Chevron Bits"

"Negative piece from the Chevron Bits"

"Assorted Arrows"

I have cut up the negative piece from the Chevron Bits and used them as a

stencil to ink Chevron strips onto my layout.

I have used the Arrows from the Assorted Arrows pack to draw attention to that special trophy.

They have been inked with Versa Colour Black ink and randomly stamped with a

Kaisercraft chevron stamp.

The White Arrows were coated with a layer of Tim Holtz Crackle paint.

I Love this Chippie title.

"My Little Champ"

The trophy piece was covered with Viva Inka-Gold-Old Gold.

The # and 1 were coloured with red pen.

The title was inked with Black versa Colour ink, high lighted with a white pen and bits of gold.

I used foam squares to adhere the title and layered it over

the negative Chevron Bits.

Chevron Bits, Title and the negative piece from the Chevron Bits which was tucked under the photos. Don't discard your negative pieces, they can be used as stencils or masks and also can be used to add layers to your pages.

Thanks for stopping by.
Your lovely comments are always much appreciated......Thank You!
Have a great weekend, I hope you find some time to scrap.

Janice xx

Friday, April 11, 2014

My April 2Crafty Design Team post is up.

Hi Everyone!!

Just letting you all know that my April 2Crafty Chipboard post is up.

Pop over to the 2Crafty blog to check it out.

My 1st share is a layout of my son playing footy.

A special memory-playing in a winning grand final.

2Crafty had the perfect pieces for this layout.

FOOTY

2Crafty Chipboard pieces I have used to create this layout:

"Footy"

"Footy Balls"

"Assorted Arrows"

"Chevron Bits"

"2013"

"FOOTY"....How cool is this big title for your pages.

I used the FOOTY word as a template and traced around it, adding a layer
to my background. The photo was printed onto an inkjet transparency
and adhered to the page.

I used versa colour inks- Black and Scarlet to colour the chipboard.

I layered Footy Balls to add some dimension. Both were inked with
versa colour ink and the top Footy was covered with dimensional magic
to give it a shiny look.

I used a white gel pen to highlight the laced areas.

Chevron Bits-coloured with Black versa colour ink

Footy Balls-coloured with Scarlet versa colour ink

2013- coloured with both black and scarlet inks.

Footy Balls

Chevron Bits

I have added some Arrows from the Assorted Arrows pack.

The story is on the back of the layout.

Thanks for stopping by.

Janice xx

Saturday, April 5, 2014

April Special Deputy-CSI- U R LOVED

Hi Everyone!!

The current Challenge is open over at CSI.

Click on the link to see all the amazing inspiration.

Case File No. 117

{U R LOVED}

This is the Case File No 117

How did I solve it?

Scheme; is to use all 5 colours...I have done that!

Evidence: we are given a long list and we need to choose at least 2.

I have chosen cog/gears, circles, metals, Rub-ons, arrows and numbers.

Testimony Choose 1 from the list. I chose to Use a Rub-on or stamped journaling spot.

We would love you to join in and share your layouts with us....its lots of fun.

Thanks for stopping by. I will be back with another CSI layout next week.

IF you ever want to know how I have done something or what I have used

please leave a comment and I will be happy to get back to you.

Janice xx

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

April Special Deputy over at CSI- happy

I am thrilled to be a Special Deputy over at CSI for April.

This S365-5 challenge is open for the entire month of April.

We would love you to join in.

This is the layout I created

{happy}

So are you ready for this months challenge?

Grab your forensic kits, and get ready for some serious sleuthing as we open case File No S364-5.

Case File No S365-5

How I solved the case:

The Scheme:All 5 colours have been used.

Evidence: buttons (2Crafty Chipboard buttons), string, tie something, paint

Testimony: put a ring around your journaling.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Your beautiful comments are really appreciated.

Janice xx

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Special Under Surveillance at CSI

Over the moon to be an April Special Deputy at

Colour Stories Inspiration

alongside 4 other super talented girls.

(copy and pasted from the CSI Blog)

A big thank you to everyone who solved our special Scrap365 Case File in February. It was hard to choose our favorites, but after a thorough investigation we have our lineup. These talented artists will be our Special Deputies in April.