"Cheeky" Scrapbook layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise on the blog today.

How bout a really, really "boy" layout - "Cheeky"

The inspiration for this page came from the pop of green in the photo.
Master C loves green so I wanted to make this a page with a strong green focus.

This collection is from Jillibean Soup - 2 Cool 4 School.
I decided to pair it with some of the Nested Circles
Each given a different colour of Distress Crayon.

I've also used the "Cheeky" word and covered it with Colour Blast Embossing Powder. 

I haven't added too much mixed media but I did add some Nuvo glitter paste to the background through a star stencil!

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

"The best day" Scrapbook layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise on the blog today.

Here to share a new scrapbook layout "The best day"

This page features two chippies.
First the Leafy Stems

I decided to colour them with my Distress Crayons, so first they got a coat of white gesso.

Then with my chosen colours, I draw on the leaf and smudge the colour with my fingers.

Repeating the process with different greens.

Finally, just to bring everything together, I added a touch of green glitter paste.

I love how they look, tucked into the flower cluster.

I've also used the Picture Frame 15
Covering it with Nuvo embossing powder which has a gorgeous glitter element.

I love how cute this photo is of my boys at Dreamworld.
So simple to put together with a easy torn paper background and lots of A2Z Scraplets Chipboard elements.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

"Need for Speed" Scrapbook layout + step by step by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise on the blog today.

I'm so pleased to be sharing this new layout with you

"Need for Speed"

I have used the

Need for Speed Chipboard

I grabbed some photos of Master C - riding his bike and then stacking his bike - perfect!

I had the Cocoa Vanilla Studio "Boys Rule" collection on my desk and it was just screaming at me to create with it.

So I grabbed some frames and papers to create a cluster.

I haven't used the washi tape technique for a while, 

So I grabbed a roll and used it to cover the "Speed" word part of the chipboard.

Once I was happy with the layers I wanted to add a little colour.

So I brought out my favourite medium - Distress Crayons.

I used the three colours to add a fireworks pattern  for behind the cluster.

To finish the page, I've simply embellished and added some black splatter.

I love how quick and easy this page was - but with such an interesting result.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

"Catch of the Day" Step by step scrapbook layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise on the blog today.

I'm sharing a step by step for the creation of my layout "Catch of the Day"

One of my challenges to myself in 2018 is to use my stash.
So I go to the back of my paper collections and must create something, using those papers.
Today it's an older collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio.

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Firstly I chose a chipboard piece ...
the Catch of the day word is perfect for my fishing mad family!



I started with a white 12x12 cardstock background and then did some paper tearing - it's one of my favourite ways to add interest and texture.



Next, I covered my chipboard piece in white heavy gesso.
I also played around with placement and background elements - using the papers as inspiration for the triangle pieces.



I then adhered everything down and added some background stamping.



Using the collection as inspiration I added Colour Blast Shimmer Cube in "Deep Water" to the stamped circles with a few little splatters too.



To coordinate my chipboard I used Distress Crayons to achieve the desired colour.



I added a little bit of black around the chipboard title and added foam squares to the back, to help it lift off the page.

I generally add my journalling last - even if it's just a date or year - so that I know where the photo will fit in an album (when I eventually get around to putting them away LOL).

Here is the finished layout.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

"Summer Yesss" Scrapbook Layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise on the blog with you today.

"Summer Yesss"

In the A2Z Scraplets Store you will find gorgeous "Summer, Autumn, Winter & Spring" word titles.

I've used the Summer word and found the most summer photos I had in my stash.

What colours go with Summer, Why yellow of course.

I didn't want the layout to be too yellow, so I teamed it with some orange elements.

The chipboard title has a coat of white gesso and then coloured with Distress Crayons.

I've also mounted it on foam squares to help lift it off the background.

I really like the white background with the bright colours and those pops of black from the doily's in the layers.

Sometimes I love the simple pages the most.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

"I am Woman" April challenge layout by Louise

Hi Crafters 

Louise with you today.

Here is my take on the April moodboard challenge "I am woman"

How cute is this month's moodboard?

Now if you are looking at it and thinking it's tricky ... don't worry - I thought the same.

But I broke it down into the main areas that I noticed first.

1. Wood!

2. Pattern

3. Turquoise

I've used Flourish 81 as part of my cluster.

Firstly I gave it a coat of white gesso and then coloured with various Distress Crayons.

The gesso helps them smudge and blend together.

For my title, I've chosen the I am Woman word.

To help it stand out on my page, I've used "Bling" embossing powder from Colour Blast.

To embellish the page, I've chosen some stickers and flowers.

My background features Colour Blast paste in "Envy"

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

"Hello" Scrapbook layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise with you today.

Sharing a new 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. 

"Hello Amazing You" Scrapbook layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise with you today.

Here's a new scrapbook layout to share

"Hello Amazing You"

This page features two chipboards I've combined into one title.

The Amazing calligraphy word and

Admire You word.

Firstly I gave them a coat of white gesso, then coloured with my distress crayons.

Being an Australia Day layout, I coloured the chipboard sort of like the Australian Flag.

This page features a Kaisercraft background paper which I've sprayed with Colour Blast spray in "Carribean" - leaving a lovely resist result.

I've embellished lightly with a border of washi and some small paper items.

I just love this super cheeky photo - esky in the background, Aussie Day inflatable thong and a beautiful sunny background of the dam.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.