April Mood Board Challenge - Dusty Attic

Hey friends!

My turn today to share with you my take on this months challenge for Dusty Attic.

Lets check out the mood board first

So for this month I decided to use the colour palette and create some cards.

I have had a go at some mixed media this time and really enjoyed the process.

To create my cards I first smooshed some distress oxide inks onto the white background.

I then added my favourite Dusty Attic Stencil - Gradient.

Then I set about adding colour to my chippy pieces.

On my first card I cut pieces of the Corner Flourish no. 5 and used a glitter green embossing powder.  I then added some of the perforated mesh chipboard which I just covered with some distress inks.  I added my Dusty blooms and also the Love wordpl@y.

Here is a closer look at my first card

For my second card I started by laying the Fancy Accent chipboard on the bottom.  This was covered with some purple ink and also a tiny bit of the green glitter embossing powder.  I then added an ATC frame which I embossed twice with copper embossing powder.  I also tucked under some of the corner flourish pieces added my Dusty blooms and the Dream chipboard again from wordpl@y .

Here is a closer look at my second card

Thanks so much for stopping by.  And don't forget to add your entry to the blog.  We love seeing all your awesome work!

Dusty Attic products used

DA1746 - Gradient Stencil

DA0875 - Corner Flourish no.5

DA1786 - Wordpl@y no. 2

DA1624 - Fancy Accents 2

DA1525 - ATC Frame 7

DA1681 - Perforated Mesh

Until next time, take care and happy scrapping



Working Man - Celebr8

Hello friends!

So last week I was fortunate enough to be asked by the lovely Jenny Heaslip from Celebr8 Australia to do a guest design spot with the new line called Working Man.

I jumped at the chance as I love Celebr8 products!  The paper is so thick and  the packs they have include EVERYTHING you could possibly need to create up a storm.

Here are the layouts I created.

So for this first layout.  I used the cut apart bonus sheet from the bulk pack to add layers to my photo.  I then started tucking under the grid chipboard.  I left this natural as I liked the contrast. 

To alter my cogs I gently swiped over the top of them with some distress oxide inks, Tumbled Glass and Hickory Smoke.

For a bit of added texture I added some cotton underneath that little flair.  You only live once - great little sentiment considering they were going to the Eminem concert.  Not something you get to do very often!

I thought the wheels need a little extra texture so I added some of the micro beads/seed beads with some gel medium.  For an extra pop of colour I added the printed cogs from the cut a part sheet.

For my second layout I inked the background with some Tumbled Glass distress oxide inks and spritzed with water.  When it was dry I then used the numbers stencil in the kit and gently sponged on some Hickory Smoke distress oxide ink.



Again I used those frames from the bonus cut apart sheet to make a paper cluster for my photo.

Before adding my cogs which I heat embossed with some blue embossing powder and then gently swiped a black ink pad over the top to give it a more weathered look, I tucked under some of the grid chipboard that was left over from the previous layout.

I fussy cut the machine part from the cut apart sheet and tucked that under my paper layers .

To finish my page I again added some of the micro beads and also those little metal charms.

Seriously - this collection is just fantastic and a joy to work with!

  Thank you Jenny for the opportunity to work with some truly wonderful products!

Until next time



Paisley Days - Kaisercraft

Hey paper friends!

I have a quick share today for you featuring the new Paisley Days from Kaisercraft.

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this collection.  It is super pretty and I fell in love with the colour palette.  Lots of pinks, greens, yellows and with a pop of black - I just love it!

Here is what I created

I took a cut down piece of white cardstock and laid it over the top of the black and white stripe.  Before I adhered it down I used a couple of the branding strips down either side for a pop of pink.  Lucky I got two of those pieces of paper because on the back of this sheet is the most beautiful floral design just screaming to be fussy cut.

I then made a simple paper cluster for my photo to sit on from the rest of the papers in the collection.

Fishing through the collectables pack I picked out all the frames and tucked them under with a couple tags and some of the floral die cuts too.  I added in a doily and also those little arrows at the bottom.

The layout then needed something on the left hand corner just to bring it all together so I  used the frames and another floral along with that sweet butterfly to make a cluster.

I then took a few little stickers from the sticker pad and added them to my layout in various places

Finished with my favourite stamp - that little ink splodge and finally some stitching down the sides for a bit of texture.

Here are a few close up shots

Thanks so much for popping by.

Until next time

Grateful - Kaisercraft Peachy collection

Hey everyone and welcome back to my blog!

Today I have a layout to share with you.  I'm using left overs from a card class I taught last week using the Peachy collection from Kaisercraft.

Yep it is a bit flowery and I have a boy photo but I am more than happy to use flowers on a boy page and I thought the colours were a little neutral so it worked for me :)

So I started out with my traditional white piece of cardstock.  I then added some distress oxide ink around the photo.

I made my cluster from the collectables and also added in a new die.  That one is called Textured Weathered by Kaisercraft and I can see it become a favourite.  A really versatile die for cards or pages.

Here are some close ups

The little wooden tassel is from the Kaisercraft wooden flourishes pack from the same collection and I dipped it into so Versamark in and added the gold glitter embossing powder for some added sparkle.  The other printed tassels just have a thin smear of Kindy Glitz on the top.



Thanks so much for stopping by.

Until next time



Family Matters - Dusty Attic

Hello Dusty friends!

Today I am sharing a layout using lots of Dusty pretties and showcasing a photo of my boys when they were much younger.  Its lovely to be able to scrap old photos and re-live those precious moments again while scrapping.

I started off by adding some texture using the Threaded Beads stencil on the background.

I then set about gathering all the chippy I wanted to use.

I have tucked Doily no. 5 under my photo cluster as along with one of the Decorative Frame no. 4 .

Here is a closer look

I also added the String Frame just to highlight my photo a little more.

The Decorative Frame I left raw and just added a thin layer of white gesso to the Doily.

The Leafy Flourish and the birdcage I decided to add a little sparkle to by mixing a combination of green glitter embossing powder along with just a touch of black too.

I used a simple title from the Mini Captions no. 7 to complete my layout.

Here is a list of  products used

Decorative Frames # 4 small

String Frames Small

Doily # 5

Leafy Flourish # 2

Birdcage # 5

Threaded Beads Stencil

Mini Captions No. 7

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Wishing you all a happy scrappy day!



Memories with Dusty Attic and 49 & Market

Hey hey friends and welcome back to my blog.

You know how you have that one friend that just "gets you"?  The one that has been there through thick and thin.  The one that has seen you at your ugliest and yet loves you fiercely?  Well todays layout is a photo of myself and that said friend.

This beautiful soul has been by my side through some really crappy moments in my life.  We have had babies at the same time, lost babies at the same time.  Been thru a separation that seen her and her family move to the UK for 3 years and yet over the past 20 plus years she has been my one steadfast.  My one constant in life.

We don't always see much of each other now as we are always busy but when we do catch up its like we were just together yesterday.  I love this chick with all my heart! 

Anyhoos here is my layout

I have used the super pretty 49 and Market papers as well as the new laser cut sheets.  Man!  These make creating a dream!  Teamed up of course with awesome Dusty Attic chippy.  I used the perforated mesh which is a favourite for me.  I always seem to go fishing to that in my stash to add to my clusters.

The swirl is the a layering piece  - Decorative Scroll no. 1.  Again I have used just a simple title from Dusty Attic Wordplay.

Here are some close ups

 

The lace pieces are made from using silicone mats and moulds as well as the little frame on the right hand side and the photo corner.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Until next time



March Inspiration Mood Board - Dusty Attic

Hello Dusty Attic friends

Its my turn to share with you my take on this months AWESOME mood board challenge.

Lets have a look at the mood board first.

Not bad huh?  Not normally colours I would use but that is what I love about these challenges.  Its great to step outside your comfort zone and try things you wouldn't always try.

Anyhoos here is my take on it.

I pulled out some paper from my stash which reminded me a bit of the bark in the photo of the mood board. 

I have tucked under my photo cluster that super pretty Lace Ornament which I just embossed with some glitter gold embossing powder.

I then added the Creative Script.  I added gesso before swiping over the top with some distress ink..

Here are a couple of close ups

I added some of the foliage to my flower clusters, and also some perforated mesh (think this is my favourite.  Its always so easy to tuck it under your layers and clusters). I then also tucked under some wood slices too.

To finish my layout I used the title Dream Big from the Captions # 8 which I thought was appropriate as it was a photo taken on the night of my son's high school graduation.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope I have inspired you to have a go at our monthly challenge.

Dusty Attic Products used

Creative Script

Mini Captions #8

Perforated Mesh

Foliage # 19

Wood Slices

Lacy Ornament

Until next time