--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- "Us" Scrapbook layout + process video

 Hi Scrap Friends

Today I've got a layout to share for Scrapbook Boutique 

"Us"

Lately my creative mojo has gone missing!!!
So when it comes to creating I'm struggling.
To complete this page, I've tried going back to some old techniques.



Firstly paste through a stencil.
I just adore this Trodat leaf stencil.



Then I added some of my "go to" colour - teal!

I've used acrylic paint and added lots of water, allowing the paint to run through the paste and down the page.

The background papers come from the fabulous DCWV "Wild and Fancy" collection.

Once I'd finished with the mixed media elements, I wanted to tidy it all up and bring it together.

So I hand stitched around the inner paper square.

To finish I've added some flowers and leaves.
The title I cut using the Cameo and gave it a coat of black gesso, followed by a little sprinkle of glitter.

You can find all of these products at

Here is the process video if you'd like to watch .




Thanks for visiting.

Products used: 

DCWV Paper Stack Double-Sided 12 Inch X12 Inch 36 Pack Wild & Fancy, 12 With Gold Foil Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Trodat - Noteable Stencil - Leaves Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Silhouette Cameo 3 Digital Cutting Machine Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	American Crafts 12x12 Inch Textured Cardstock - White Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
49 & Market - Garden Blooms - Alabaster Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Kaisercraft Clear Stamps - Romantique Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Petaloo Botanica Ranunculus Flowers - Teal Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
DecoArt Extreme Sheen Paint 2oz - Aquamarine Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Embroidery Thread Pack 8.75yd 24 Pk - Ombres Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "So Happy Together" Scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "So happy together"

So 2018 has seen me focus on stash busting instead of "shopping" for new supplies.

I am loving the challenge of creating with items already available to me.

Behind the photo you'll see the circular piece of black and white.

This is actually a centre piece of chipboard left overs that I've covered with washi tape and paper strips.

To title this page, I've used the "So happy together" word

Firstly I've applied a coat of Colour Blast Embossing Powder "Just Blue".

Then I've masked the "So happy" words with washi tape before painting "together" with gel medium.

While the gel medium is still sticky, I've sprinkled the whole word with glitter.

Other elements on the page are a Charm's Creation star, Colour Blast paste and lots of paper layers.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- Colour Blast DT --- "Life in Color" Scrapbook layout + process video

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a new project for Colour Blast

This page is "Life in Color"

For this page I've used the following

Colour Shimmer Dust Sunflower

Colour Shimmer Dust Candy

Black Heavy Gesso

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I started this page using the Simple Stories "Life in Color" collection.

It's a few years old but still one of my favourites.  

After working out where I want all the elements to be featured, I start on my background.
Firstly some stripes with the
Colour Shimmer dust Candy

Then some more stripes with Colour Shimmer dust Sunflower

It was at this point that I wasn't really sure what to do.
I thought the background needed something extra!!!
I briefly considered stamping but then remembered I had this relatively new, fun stencil.
Teamed with Black Heavy Gesso

I've added lots of different areas of Black Heavy Gesso to the background.
*** Caution: the black gesso will stain the stencil but doesn't affect future use ***

Once dried, I've added my layers.

Finally, some Charms Creations banners, journalling and stickers.

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You can see the whole process in the video below.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Hello" Scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Hello"

I just adore this 8x8 Chain mesh texture piece.

Firstly I've coated the whole thing with white gesso.

Then I've cut some circles and  backed them onto the chipboard piece.

Finally I pulled some of the colours from the papers I used and coloured the chipboard with coordinating distress crayons. 

The black stamped background, really helps separate the chipboard and the layers from the background.

For the title of used the "Hello" piece and treated it with black gesso.

The background paper is a resist from DCWV and I've sprayed it lightly with Colour Blast sprays - I only wanted very subtle colour.

I've embellished the page with stickers, flair and a charms creation heart.

I framed the whole layout by adding a little extra black gesso around the edges of the page.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- "Happy" Scrapbook layout + process video

 Hi Scrap Friends

Today I've got a layout to share for Scrapbook Boutique 

This page is very special.
The fabulous Therese from Lost in Paper has joined me on this project.

Therese has kindly made these beautiful floral creations and posted them to me.

We wanted to collaborate on a project to show you what could be achieved ...

Here is the finished page:

"Happy"

When Therese's packaged arrived, I'd already started working on this page.
I felt like the colours and the florals really helped highlight the page.

This paper collection is "Wild & Fancy" from DCWV.

The collection has some lovely foil highlights.

This was the perfect opportunity for me to dig out the "Minc" machine and add some foil to my page.

The floral embellishments are from the Altenew "Floral Arrangement" stamp set.

Here is Therese's video ...

Here is my video ...

You can find all of these products at

Thanks for visiting.

Products used: 

DCWV Paper Stack Double-Sided 12 Inch X12 Inch 36 Pack Wild & Fancy, 12 With Gold Foil Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Trodat - Noteable Stencil - Leaves Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Foil - 6 Inch X 60 Inch Roll - Teal Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	American Crafts 12x12 Inch Textured Cardstock - White Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
Heidi Swapp Mini Minc 6inch Foil Applicator Machine (Au Version) Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Kaisercraft Clear Stamps - Romantique Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3 Pk - Sentiments By Pete Hughes Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Foil - 12.25 X 120 Inch - Matte Champagne Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Universal Crafts - Round Ink Blending Tool With Foam (1 Inch) Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Cracked Pistachio Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Deco Foil Toner Sheets 8.5x11 Inch 3 Pk Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
Altenew Stamp Set - Flower Arrangement Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Altenew Mini Cube Ink Pad Set - Green Meadows Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Creative Expressions Die - Frames And Tags Collection Olivia Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Misti Laser Etched Stamping Tool (Original) Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique