The Dusty Attic DT - Sandy Toes

Hello Dusty Attic fans!!

Today I am sharing my take on the February Mood Board at The Dusty Attic. I have created a pretty beach themed layout inspired by the gorgeous colours in the mood board.

Super pretty right?!

Here's what I created.

'Sandy Toes'

I first grabbed my coral coloured Heidi Swapp Color shine to add that colour to my background paper. Once dry, I added some stenciling using the Scales Stencil and some white gesso. I use a latex make-up wedge in a light dabbing motion for a lovely smooth application. I added some stamping too using the darker grey blue in the mood board.

I painted all of my chipboard pieces with the white gesso and let it dry. I added the stunning Baroque Frame to my layout first and then placed some messy blue thread across the centre of the page.

Next I layered up my matching patterned papers and added those to the right hand side of the frame. I slipped in a couple of cute Polaroid Frames and foliage.

I painted the title and the sweet Sand Dollars with the same Colour Shine as the background and added those when dry along with the photo and other embellishments.

The Dusty Attic products used:

DA1759 Scales Stencil

DA1854 Sandy Toes Sunkissed Nose

DA1910 Seaweed # 1

DA2196 Sand Dollars

DA2234 Foliage # 15

DA2342 Baroque Frame - Oval - Small

DA2455 Polaroid Frame Set # 2

Thanks for stopping by the blog today. I hope you are feeling inspired by the mood board too. Why not give it a go?!

Cheers

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - Always Take The Scenic Route

Hello Dusty Attic fans!!

Today I am sharing a layout for The Dusty Attic using lots of fabulous Dusty products.

I was inspired by the January challenge at Kraft Plus for this layout so have used a photo of my hubby on his tractor at hay making time and stuck to a simple colour combo of kraft, white, pink and mint.

'Scenic Route'

I started with a wash of lovely mint paint on my background kraft card stock. Once dry I used the Burlap Stencil with some white gesso to add some interest. I also added a little stamping before layering on the patterned papers, photo and embellishments.

I painted all of the chipboard pieces with three coats of white gesso to make it super fresh and crisp. This works really well with the kraft background.

To make the title pop, I used Posca Paint Pens to colour certain words.

Dusty Attic products used:

DA0002 Cogs 2

DA0143 Typewriter ABC Set

DA1977 Cogs & Gears

DA2063 Always Take The Scenic Route

DA2103 Burlap Stencil

DA2355 Swirls # 2

Thanks for stopping by the blog today. I hope I have inspired you to have a play with your Dusty Attic stash. I will be back soon with another share.

Cheers

Belinda

Flutterby Designs DT - Magical AF

Hello Flutterby Peeps!!

Today I am sharing a super bright layout for Flutterby Designs featuring the Magical AF collection.

'Magical AF'

Check out the rainbow of bright colours inspired by the stunning 12 x 12 paper in the background. I absolutely LOVE that paper designed by the super clever Anita Rodway.

The photo (crappy phone photo. sorry!) below shows what I added to the background paper. I didn't want to cover up too much of it so I just added some swipes of white gesso in the central area where my photo was going to be. When that was dry, I diluted some Flutter Colour paints to match the colours in the paper, spritzed the paper with water and let the paints float across the surface. I flicked the paints over too.

Next I arranged some of the gorgeous Everyday Etc Filler Cards across the page and secured. I used the filler cards and some chopped up patterned paper to add layers behind my photo too.

Then I piled on the messy thread and embellishments followed by my title and some journalling strips to explain why I was wearing hot pink zinc cream on my lips in that shocking photo.

Here's what I used:

Magical AF:

- 12 x 12 paper Secret Garden

- 12 x 12 paper Fabulous

- 12 x 12 paper Somewhere Over The Rainbow

- Everyday Etc Filler Cards

- Flair Buttons Set 2

- Page Tabs

- Die Cut Bits & Bobs

Flutter Colour Paint Small Set - Bright Set

Wood Veneer Small Arrow Heads

Fussy Cuts Mini Cards

Snippet Strips Monochrome

Art Foamies Make Your Mark

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. Don't forget to have a play with your Flutterby Designs stash too. 

Cheers

Belinda

Darkroom Door DT - Abstract 07

Hello Darkroom Door fans!

Today I have three cards to share for Darkroom Door featuring the fabulous NEW Abstract 07 Abstract Stamp.

The Abstract Stamps are a big favourite of mine as I love the smaller size of them. This makes them absolutely perfect for cards and art journaling as well as many other uses.

For my three cards. I decided to use the Abstract Stamp to create a confetti like background with pretty Distress Oxide Ink colours.

'Live It Up' Card

Instructions:

Step 1:

- Cut a piece of kraft card stock measuring 14.5cm x 21cm.

- Fold in half to form the card base.

Step 2:

- Cut a piece of cream card stock measuring 10cm x 14cm.

- Apply Cracked Pistachio, Squeezed Lemonade and Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide Inks to the stamp starting with the lightest colour and ending with the darkest.

- Spritz the stamp lightly with water.

- Apply the stamp to the left hand side of the card stock piece.

- Repeat until the whole piece is covered (ie 3 times all together)

- Stick down on the card base.

Step 3:

- Ink up a stamp from the Watery Washes Stamp Set with the Cracked Pistachio Ink. Spritz with water and apply to the card front.

- Use a soft wet paintbrush to blend the ink on the stamped image for a smoother look.

- Press a corner of each of the ink pads onto an acrylic block.

- Use the paintbrush to pick up the colour and flick over the card front.

Step 4:

- Use the Worn Lipstick Ink to stamp some stars (as pictured) from the Stars Stamp Set onto an extra piece of the cream card stock.

- Fussy cut each star.

- Add the largest star to the card front along with some messy thread.

Step 5:

- Stamp the ice-cream cone onto the extra card stock using Tree Branch Archival Ink.

- Stamp the ice-cream using the three oxide inks.

- Fussy cut each piece and stick together.

- Add to the card front using 3D foam.

Step 6:

- Add the remaining stars to the card front along with a stamped sentiment.

Darkroom Door products used:

DDAB007 Abstract 07 Abstract Stamp

DDRS162 Watery Washes Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS156 Stars Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS064 Sweet Treats Vol. 2

RANGER Archival Ink Tree Branch

TIM HOLTZ Distress Oxide:

- Cracked Pistachio

- Squeezed Lemonade

- Worn Lipstick

Here's another card created using the same techniques and colours.

'Hello Baby'

Darkroom Door products used:

DDAB007 Abstract 07 Abstract Stamp

DDRS162 Watery Washes Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS079 Hearts Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS037 Hello Baby Vol. 1 Rubber Stamp Set

TIM HOLTZ Distress Oxide:

- Cracked Pistachio

- Squeezed Lemonade

- Worn Lipstick

For my final card, I have used the same techniques but kept to a more simple colour palette.

'1 Today'

Darkroom Door products used:

DDAB007 Abstract 07 Abstract Stamp

DDRS162 Watery Washes Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS157 Party Time Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS156 Stars Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS063 Sweet Treats Vol. 1

DDRS046 Big Numbers Rubber Stamp Set

TIM HOLTZ Oxide Cracked Pistachio

FABER-CASTELL Pitt Artist Pen Big Brush 104 Light Yellow Glaze

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you are feeling inspired to try the Abstract 07 Abstract Stamp too.

Cheers

Belinda

Flutterby Designs DT - Sparkle

Hello Flutterby peeps!!!

I am so happy to be back on the Design Team and playing with fabulous Flutterby Designs products again!!

For my first layout I played with the awesome Magical AF collection to create a bright and fun page.

'Sparkle'

I started this layout with the Magical AF Mysterious 12 x 12 paper. I absolutely LOVE the 12 x 12 papers. The quality and weight is amazing and they can take abuse!! Of the painty kind I mean not the sweary kind! LOL

This paper is so perfect on it's own that I didn't really need to do anything at all to it. I did though of course! I swiped on some white gesso and when that was dry added some diluted Tropicana Teal Flutter Colour Paint. I stencilled over the top with the white gesso again.

Next I layered up those fabulous Everyday Etc cards in the Magical AF range. I stapled them together in the middle to secure before adding to my page. I prefer to staple my layers together leaving the edges free so I can stick in all of the lovely Bits and Bobs, Page Tabs and everything else I think of as I go along. I never usually have a plan when I start my layouts. I prefer to just go with the flow.

I added some messy thread and a fussy cut as well as my photo.

Then I added all of those extra little bits and pieces and embellishments to make it fun.

Finally I added the title and some other words that related to my photo of my darling daughter.

Flutterby Designs products used:

Magical AF:

- Mysterious 12 x 12 paper

- Magical Pieces 12 x 12 paper

- Page Tabs

- Everyday Etc Filler Cards

- Die Cut Bits & Pieces

- Flair Buttons Set 2

Enamel Dots Neon

Wood Veneer Stars

Stencil

Snippet Strips Neutral

Fussy Cuts Remember This

Flutter Colour Paint Tropicana Teal

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. It feels so good to be back on the team again. I hope you are feeling inspired to have a play with your Flutterby Designs stash too.

Cheers

Belinda