Dream Big Layout for The Scrap Room

Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing the first of three layouts that I have created for The Scrap Room craft store using the Center Stage All in One Kit by 49 and Market.

 

I wanted to use the "AND 5,6,7,8" paper as a layout base but no matter what I tried, it didn't seem to look right. There was too much going on. In the end I cut out the "AND 5,6,7,8" from the paper and adhered it to the plain paper base. It's given the layout a much softer feel and way less busy.

For the background I stenciled the Big Bloom 6x6 stencil from Paper Rose using Victorian Velvet Oxide ink and random stamped a script stamp with Black Soot Oxide Ink.

 

The Dusty Attic chipboard title "Dream Big" titled was painted with black gesso. 

 

Both 3x4 inch photos have been distressed with a sanding block then matted on black cardstock. Word sentiments from the laser cut sheets were adhered to each photo. The doily, ticket, tags and ballerinas are all from the laser cut sheets in the pack. The doily and ticket were cut in half and added to each side of the photos.

 

To complete the layout I've added some silver flat sequins and enhanced the ballerinas with a silver glitter gel pen. 

Here is my completed layout plus close up photos showing how I've created and embellished the page. A full list of products used is listed below.

Products Used from The Scrap Room: 

49 and Market Center Stage All in One Kit

Dream Big Dusty Attic Chipboard Title

 

Other Products Used:

 Paper Rose Big Bloom 6x6 Stencil

Black cardstock 

Uniquely Creative Script Mark Making Stamp

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink - Victorian Velvet

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink - Black Soot

Colour Blast by Bee Arty Black Gesso

Silver flat sequins

Silver glitter gel pen

 

Thanks for stopping by, until next time happy crafting!

 

Dusty Attic November Challenge

I'm sharing my entry for Dusty Attic's November Challenge. As soon as I saw the mood board I knew exactly which paper collection to use. The Wise & Free Collection from Uniquely Creative was perfect as it has the soft pastel tones just like the mood board.

 

I've used three different chipboard items from Dusty Attic for this project, all embossed with matching glittery pastel embossing powder from Couture Creations. 

Here is my layout plus close ups so you can see how I've created and embellished the page.

 

 

Products Used:

Dusty Attic - Swirly Frame

Dusty Attic - Mini Captions #6 

Dusty Attic - Leaves #2

Dusty Attic - Gradient Stencil

Uniquely Creative Wise & Free Collection - Loved 12x12 Paper

Uniquely Creative Wise & Free Collection - Potential 12x12 Paper

Uniquely Creative Wise & Free Collection - Bouquet 12x12 Paper

Uniquely Creative Wise & Free Collection - Fearless 12x12 Paper

Uniquely Creative Wise & Free Collection - Creative Cuts

White Cardstock

Couture Creations Embossing Powder - Pastel Pink Holographic

Couture Creations Embossing Powder - Pastel Lilac Holographic

Couture Creations Embossing Powder - Pastel Mint Holographic

 

Thanks for stopping by, happy crafting!

 

Random Arts Steampunk Art Journal Cover

 Hi everyone! I'm super excited to be sharing my first project as part of the Random Arts Design Team for 2020. This project started out as a layout, then a mini canvas before finally coming a journal cover. I love decorating my journal covers, it not only makes them a work of art on their own, but also more personal too.

Here is my finished journal cover. I went steampunk for this cover, I love all things mechanical especially products from Mitform Castings. Random Arts is a Mitform Castings stockist and has a great variety of products perfect for any steampunk project. I've included close up photos and tutorial on how I created this cover. All products used are available from Random Arts unless otherwise specified eg personal stash.

To start I've taken a stencil and lightly added some texture paste randomly across the cover. Next I've added the cogs chipboard and blueprint title and adhered the to the cover.

Cover this layer with a coat of black gesso.

 Add the next layer of embellishments. This includes resins, Mitform Castings pieces and any other embellishments that you would like to add. Coat this layer with black gesso.

Once you are happy with your embellishments and everything is covered in black gesso, randomly dry brush three or four acrylic paint colours of your choice. You can overlap colours to give them a soft blend. For my cover I used Dylusions paint, it gave a nice chalky affect when finished. 

Once I was happy with the colours I lightly brushed some Finnabair Wax over all embellishments but leaving the rest of the cover plain. This will make your embellishments pop as well as adding some extra dimension and shine. Here are some close ups so you can see the finished project.

Products Used:

Dusty Attic - Cog Cluster

Dusty Attic - Blueprint Imagine

Resin cogs from Random Arts

Mitform Castings Gears

Mitform Castings Frames (Art & Create)

Metal Cogs & Gears

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Gears and Mini Gear

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Adornment Stars

Finnabair Wax - Opal Magic Vintage Silk

Dylusions Paint - Rose Quartz

Dylusions Paint - Periwinkle Blue

Dylusions Paint - Crushed Grape

Other random metal embellishments/brads from stash

Finnabair Dots and Stripes stencil

texture paste

Thanks for stopping by, happy crafting.

Dusty Attic November Challenge

Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing my entry into Dusty Attic's November Challenge. The mood board this month is a beautiful combination of soft pinks and yellows with a hint of green. 

Here is my layout that I completed at the Melbourne Cup Crop at The Crafty Chain. I've used 49andMarket papers and flowers which I teamed up with three different pieces of Dusty Attic chipboard. 

Dusty Attic Products Used:

Lace Border #1

Creative Script

Wild at Heart Title

Thanks for stopping by, happy crafting. 

Dusty Attic October Challenge

 Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing my entry into Dusty Attic's October Challenge. The colours in this months mood board worked perfectly with papers from Celebr8 and flowers from 49andMarket. The chipboard has been painted with coordinating metallic paints from Finnabair to tie it altogether. The layout still looked a little plain when it was finished, so I added some random stamping using various texture stamps from 49andMarket.

Here is my finished layout plus close up photos so you can see how I've created and embellished the page.

 Products Used:

Dusty Attic Chipboard - Happiness Blooms From Within Title

Dusty Attic Chipboard - Birds on a Branch

Dusty Attic Chipboard - Foilage #17

Celebr8 Our Story Collection 12x12 Papers

Flowers from 49andMarket

Finnabair Metallic and Sparks paints

Thanks for stopping by, happy crafting.