"I hope we catch a fish" Scrapbook layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise on the blog today.

Here to share a new scrapbook layout "I hope we catch a fish"

The "Hope" word was all that was left from the "Dream word set" but I just couldn't work out how to use it. I started by covering it with black gesso.
Then I looked through my photo stash and came up with this one of Master C throwing a line.
I decided to turn the word "hope" into a longer title and used up some of my letters.

I left the layout quite simple with lots of paper tearing and layers.
The black star is a piece cut with my Silhouette Cameo.

I also used one of the "Nested Circles" and covered it with glitter - then added patterned paper behind it.

Items on this page are from the Cocoa Vanilla Studio 'Boys Rule" collection.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

"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. 

"Together" Scrapbook layout by Louise

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Together"

I love how the photo can sometimes inspire the page.
I snapped this one of my new pup "Zara" all snuggled up with my big boy "Zeus".
I built some paper layers around the photo and then picked out some chipboard peices.

The Hearts in Rectangles makes a fabulous background piece.
I've coated mine with black gesso, then sprayed with Diamond Finish spray paint - quick & easy.



I picked it up at my local hardware store.
I love the glittery finish, with less mess than glitter!!

In the background I've used Distress Oxide Inks before stitching on a large circle.

Finally I've embellished the page with a Charms Creations chevron and some stickers.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

"Adorable" Scrapbook Layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise with you today.

I'd like to share a new scrapbook layout "Adorable"

This month over in the A2Z Scraplets papercraft challenge facebook group you'll find a fun moodboard to play along with.

The explosion of colour was my inspiration. So I took a a neutral paper collection (Kaisercraft Pen & Ink) and added some colour.

We'd also like you to scrap a celebration.

You can find this "Adorable" word in the A2Z Scraplets shop.

I've firstly coated it with white gesso, then coloured with Distress Ink.

Finally I've given it a coat of Colour Blast embossing powder "Snow White"

In the background layers, you'll also find the Jenny Frame, which I've covered with black gesso.

The mixed media background features texture paste, Colour Blast Shimmer dust and black gesso.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

"Shine Bright" Scrapbook layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise with you today.

Happy Wednesday. I hope this bright, fun, cheeky layout brightens your day.

"Shine Bright"

If anyone has seen my creative mojo, send it back!!!!

I am creating, but it just feels very difficult at the moment.

So today I'm sharing this page as it was really one that I just tried not to think too hard about.

I started with background papers, added some washi and water colour.

Photo was next and then the Starburst Frames.

For the one behind the photo, I gave it a simple coat of black gesso.

The star in the cluster, got a coating of Colour Blast Embossing powder in "Singin the Blues"

Mostly I embellished from my stash, but the final addition is the twine!

Hope you enjoyed.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

"Snapshot" Scrapbook layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise on the blog today.

How great does it feel when you create something you love?

This page just happened!!! I love that!

"Snapshot"

I started with the background ...

I'd used the Silhouette Cameo to create a cut file.

The white hearts are the left over.

While they are still on the cutting mat, I add some glue and then lay a piece of 12x12 paper over the top.

Once dry, peel off the 12x12 and Voila ... a reverse cut file. 

I then added some Colour Blast Spray in "Bling" and let it run down the page.

I created the cluster using stash papers and then decided to have some fun adding chipboard!

I chose the Hanging hearts shape and gave it a coat of black gesso to really help lift it off the page.

Then I chose the Snapshot title and covered it with Colour Blast embossing powder in Bling.

A little gold washi tape and some sequins really help finish this page off.

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. 

"Weekend Escape" Scrapbook Layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise on the blog today.

Bringing you a new layout "Weekend Escape"

For this page I actually chose my chipboards first and then built the page around that.

Firstly the "Weekend Escape" chipboard.

Treated with black gesso.

Then these really great Camera Squares.

Which I've seperated and then covered with Colour Blast Embossing powder in "Envy" and Bling".

I'm really terrible at remembering to take photos of DH and I, but while we were away seeing the live show of Mrs Brown's Boys - I decided to snap a couple.

The background is so simple and all the items on the page come from my stash.

I just love how all the little cluster areas form interesting elements on the page.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

"Dream, Believe" scrapbook layout by Louise

Hi Crafters

Louise with you today.

My share is a new scrapbook layout "Dream Believe"

This page features the "Dream, Believe" chipboard.

I've left it raw and then sprayed it with the Colour Blast "Indigo" spray.

This has given it a more "Navy" feel rather than Indigo because of the raw chipboard.

I've also used the Swirly Frame chipboard.

Simply coated with white gesso and Colour Blast embossing powder "Snow White".

I've used the My Minds Eye "Blush" collection for this layout.

The background paper had a coat of clear gesso, then I added lots of splatters using different size brushes of Colour Blast shimmer spray in "Steel"

A little bit of background stamping, some journalling and stickers finish this layout nicely!

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.