Two for the Price of One

I think I've been very clever this week, I've used one LO sketch and created 2 totally different layouts.  I followed this sketch from Artfull crafts

 

Here is my 1st layout which I will be entering in the Artfull crafts monthly challenge.

 



This was fun to make, using lots of plain, bright coloured paper & scraps, matching the colours in the photo.  Using the TH filmstrip allows lots more photos to be added also.

All the time I was making 'Legoland' I had ideas churning around in my head for a totally different looking layout using this same sketch and this is how it has turned out, looking nothing like above.

Lots of different elements have been used here.  I started by spraying some Dylusions Ink Spray - Lemon Zest in the areas where the photos were going, then used Dylusions Crushed Grape to colour the burlap, Elegant Frame DA869, Heart Arrow #2 DA1026.  Dylusions Slate Grey was used on the Page Pebble #10 DA11154. All sprays were dripped over the page.  Prima bling and random flowers finish the page.

 

 

 I am entering this one into the Dusty Attic challenge and have used their Inspiration Board for the colours.

 

It really helps when you've got great photos to work with, both layouts were make with photos I 'borrowed' from facebook.

Bali Canvas

Today I'm sharing a canvas that has been a long time happening.  Lots of new techniques were attempted (and mastered I hope).  Many a time I put this aside and infact on more than one occasion it was nearly gesso'd over to begin again.  So please leave me some feedback (good or bad) so I can attempt another such creation.

 

 This is a 9 x 12" canvas, featuring a photo of my son and his partner during their holiday in Bali.  After a coat of gesso I followed a tutorial to create the textured background, full of crackle, dry wall tape, stamping, embossing, spray mists and magical powders. 

 

Sharon at Lindy's Stamp Gang showed her tutorial here.  LSG sprays I've used are Ramblin' Rose Pink and Sea Mint Green.  I've also used  Peony Scarlet Red and Bells of Ireland Green from the Prairie Wildflowers Magicals.

 

 

I did a lot of random embossing using a couple of stamps, the extra texture is fabulous.  Under the photo I've placed this awesome Dusty Attic Number Panel DA1050, which was coloured with a Dylusions Ink spray - Dry Martini.  I've also used the stamp randomly on this panel.

 

Lots of Finnabair ingredients were added along with metal embellishments from Faith Pocock .  I love the 'pop' of colour provided in the peacock feathers.

 

I hope you like this very 'busy' description.  I am entering this canvas in 2 different challenges:

 

Lindy's Stamp Gang

Mixed Media Monthly Challenge

 



Day at the Beach

For todays layout I've finally had the chance to use more of my awesome fishing photos.  I'm really struggling with my mojo at the moment so it took a long time to finally decide where I was going with this one.  I am however now excited by the outcome, again using a slightly different style to what I am used to (perhaps that's where my mojo is getting lost??)

For inspiration I  have used the LO sketch from Artfull crafts

 

I tried to follow the colour chart from Lindy's Stamp Gang monthly colour challenge

 

And I've followed the 'Summer Days' theme from Mixed Media Monthly Challenge

 

I've started with a Prima Seashore paper which has been misted and splattered with lots of LSG mists Opal Sea Oats, Hydrangea Blue, Lucky Shamrock Green, Sea Mint Green. 

 Lots of Dusty Attic chippies have been added: DA1042 Seagulls, DA558 Anchors, DA1076 Hashtag sayings #1.

Finnabair Art Ingredients microbeads and mica flakes were also used.

Enjoy these closeups.

 

I will be entering all 3 monthly challenges, Artfull Crafts, Lindy's Stamp Gang and The MMC.  Follow me there and join in the fun.

Be your own kind of Beautiful

For todays layout I was determined to 'not overthink' as I seem to be doing lately.  I had a vague idea of what I wanted to do, so I just went for it and stuck things down as I went instead of all the procrastinating I usually do.

 I love this Kaisercraft 'Kaleidescope' paper and was determined to use some of the stickers and cut outs from the collection as well.  TH 'Rusty Hinge worked through a TCW stencil matched and enhanced the pattern on the paper.  Scrap paper strips and music paper add more interest to the background.

 

Gorgeous BoBunny & Dusty Attic blooms are the perfect colour to compliment the photo.  I've used LOTS of Dusty Attic chippies which were mostly painted, some then having flatback pearls attached.

 

I'm entering this in the Dusty Attic monthly challenge using their Inspiration Board below. 

DA products used are: DA766 Flutterbies #3, DA1074 Love this . . ., DA477 Mini words #3, DA737 Cyclone wire, DA689 Mini Cogs, DA232 Jumbo Cogs, DA913 Dusty-in-Colour Faded Denim, DA807 Dusty-in-Bloom Blue Bonnet.

 



Fish the Family Dish

Todays layout has been a real joy to create, especially after pushing the boundaries so far out for my last layout.  Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed that challenge, but its also nice to ease back into familiar territory again.  Here I have created a layout using the Maja moodboard, which in itself was quite a challenge to create this 12 x 12 page out of only a 6 x 6 pad.

 

Luckily the colours choosen here match my one and only 6 x 6 pad perfectly .  I decided to create a 'patchwork quilt' for my background by using 4 pages which were cut into 3" squares.

  

I've used the 'Vintage Autumn basics' collection, where I've distressed all 16 squares before arranging on my page.  I stitched around 4 squares only, just randomly placed around the page, also stitching around my photo.

 

 

 

I've used lots of Dusty Attic chipboard which were mostly painted, I glued micro beads to create the reed flower heads.  The anchor was crackled under the paint and looks very aged now. The Imagine if sea egg has been finished with Perfect Pearls, so its really shimmers. The little starfish are actually real starfish which I've just painted. 

 

 

 

 

I enjoyed making this male page and really loved achieving a page with no flowers.  

Its been a pleasure working with these gorgeous Maja papers as they are so versatile, they can be used from soft 'baby' projects right thru to grungy 'male' creations.

Challenges Galore

Wow another month beginning already, and here I've REALLY pushed myself WAY outside of my comfort zone.  I've been following all the extremely talented crafters sharing their Finnabair inspired projects on facebook.  I would so love to be able to produce canvas' like they do, who knows I believe Anna is coming here to New Zealand later this year, hopefully I can get to a class (or two). 
My layout has also been inspired by several inspiration boards from 3 different challenges, below.

 

I started with a Kaisercraft 'Key to my Heart' paper.  I layered strips of scrap paper, lace and drywall tape under the photo area.  Then applied texture paste thru a stencil before giving the area a coat of gesso.  I randomly touched areas with a script stamp then got to work with 2 different Lindy's Stamp Gang mists (listed below).  The Dusty Attic number panel was then attached under the photo after it was painted several times and aged.  Prima glass beads and micro beads were then attached.  A couple of I am Roses & leaves finish the page. 

 

Before attaching the photo everything was again touched up with the Lindy's Stamp Gang mists - the page is shimmering sadly not shown in the photo.

Enjoy these closeups:

 

 

I REALLY struggled with this page infact I walked away from it several times without a clue as to how to progress.  After the background was done I nearly put it all in the rubbish until I pulled out this awesome Dusty Attic number panel.  I challenged myself to use minimal flowers - yay I did achieve this.

 

Challenges I am entering this into along with their inspiration boards and products used are as follows:

 

 

Dusty Attic products used are DA802 Zippers, DA1026 Heart Arrows #2, DA11704 Live Beautifully, DA1050 Number Panel Large



 

Lindy's Stamp Gang products used are Starburst Ramblin Rose Pink & Starburst Azure Sea Asters 

 

Scrap Around the World  I was inspired by the soft tones of this board, and the word 'Happiness' which is how you feel after looking at this cute photo.



 I'll also be sharing this with my new friends on the Finnabair facebook page I'm following.

Thanks for visiting, I'd love to hear what you think of this.

Journal for Jamie

Jamie and Seigrid and getting married in September.  When they announced their engagement they had a photo shoot done resulting in some awesome photos, so here is the 1st of the many creations I am planning using these photos.

This journal cover was made primarily as an entry for the Prima DT call, using lots of their goodies.  I've used all sorts of other products in my stash along with Dusty Attic chipboard, and wouldn't you believe it the colours match this months Inspiration Board perfectly, so I am also sharing this on the Dusty Attic challenge.  Here is their Inspiration Board:

 

After priming the covers with a generous coat of gesso I attached some die cuts and modelling paste thru some stencils, then the fun began.  I got out all my embellishments and started attaching charms, buttons, flowers, laces, die cuts, seed beads & chipboard.  The die cut heart around the photo added more texture once I'd embossed it, it also sits up off the surface for ease of photo placement.

Everything was then given another generous coat of gesso, then when dry various shades of greens & blues were painted over, under and in the embellishments until I was happy with the finish.  I then highlighted areas with gold rub-n-buff.

Enjoy these closeups.



 

Dusty Attic products used on this journal are DA 232 Jumbo Cogs and DA 1074H Love This.

 

 

Don't you love a stunning Sunrise

Phew, made it with only hours to spare.  I've just finished my entry for the Dusty Attic monthly challenge, my 1st entry in 12 months so I've put a lot of effort into it.  Here is their Inspiration Board I followed:

 

I love the richness of all these colours which have gone extremely well with this gorgeous photo of a sunrise along with these BoBunny papers.

 

When I first got this BoBunny  'Weekend Market' paper collection I was quite overwhelmed by the boldness of the colours and designs, but gee whiz it matches this photo perfectly. 

After stitching, layering, adding a bit of background stencilling I got stuck into adding as much Dusty Attic chippies as I could.  Most pieces were painted several times in varying colours, then touched up with stickles, rub-n-buff or glossy accents.

 

Enjoy these closeups:

 

Dusty Attic products used are:  DA700     Powerlines

                                                   DA848     Floral corners

                                                   DA802     Zippers

                                                   DA1074   Love this

                                                   DA477      Mini words #3

                                                   DA802     Dusty in Bloom - smokey blue