Darkroom Door DT - Sketchy Stars

 Hello Darkroom Door fans!!

Today I am sharing my projects created with the fabulous BRAND NEW Sketchy Stars Eclectic Stamp as well as lots of other awesome Darkroom Door products.

I have created an art journal page as well as a couple of cute cards using this new stamp.

'LOOK FOR STARS' ART JOURNAL PAGE

For this art journal spread, I began by applying the stamp across the top of the pages using Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Ink. I then heat set using the Ranger Super Fine Detail White Embossing Powder.

I then used some watercolour paint to create the blue of the sky, letting it run down the pages to create drips.

I stamped my favourite Darkroom Door Quote Stamp on the left hand page using Ranger Archival Ink in Jet Black. I also stamped the 'Stars' from the quote using a neon pink ink. To co-ordinate with the the right hand page, I then used a neon pink paint to paint over the word for extra vibrancy.

On the right hand page I painted a Mindy Lacefield inspired girl using Dylusions paints as well as white gesso.

I finished by stamping some extra stars from the Stars Rubber Stamp Set using Faded Jeans Distress Archival Ink. Here's a close-up of the Sketchy Stars.

DARKROOM DOOR products used:

DDES052 Sketchy Stars Eclectic Stamp

DDQS035 Look For Stars Quote Stamp

DDRS156 Stars Rubber Stamp Set

RANGER Embossing Powder Super Fine Detail White

RANGER Archival Ink Jet Black

RANGER Distress Archival Ink Faded Jeans

RANGER Dylusions Paints:

- Blue Hawaiian

- Sour Appletini

- Strawberry Daiquiri

- Tropical Sangria

- Vibrant Turquoise

TIM HOLTZ Distress Embossing Ink

'SKETCHY STARS' CARDS

For these cards, I started with a background created with Distress Oxides. I pressed the Blueprint Sketch and Peacock Feathers Oxides onto a heat resistant craft sheet and spritzed with water before swiping the pre-cut cardstock through it. I dried with a heat gun and then repeated until I was happy with the coverage. I flicked some water over the card with my fingers too to get a water stained look. I then left the backgrounds for a couple of days to make sure they were absolutely dry for the next step. 

I heat embossed the stars on the background as per the art journal page and then added all of the remaining elements.

DARKROOM DOOR products used:

DDES052 Sketchy Stars Eclectic Stamp

DDSE009 Adventure Sentiment Stamp

DDRS214 Sketched Alphabet Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS130 Carved Houses Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS129 Carved Caravans Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS037 Hello Baby Vol. 1 Rubber Stamp Set

RANGER Archival Ink Jet Black

RANGER Embossing Powder Super Fine Detail White

TIM HOLTZ Distress Oxide:

- Blueprint Sketch

- Peacock Feathers

- Picked Raspberry

- Spiced marmalade

- Squeezed Lemonade

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. I hope you are feeling inspired to create your own Sketchy Stars projects.

Cheers

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - September Mood Board

 Hello Dusty Attic fans!!

I am back today to share my layout inspired by the gorgeous Dusty Attic September Mood Board Challenge featuring some lovely Dusty Attic chipboard pieces.

'ADORE'

I really liked the soft neutral colours in this mood board so decided to create a sweet baby layout featuring the first photo of my darling boy and myself which was taken by one of the midwives in the NICU.

Here's a reminder of the Mood Board:

Just to be consistent, I have once again painted all of my chipboard pieces with about three coats of heavy white gesso. The fresh white works well with a new baby layout.

Here are a couple of  close-ups:

Dusty Attic products used:

DA0936 Star Frames

DA2575 Mini Titles # 2 - Perfect

DA2600 Banners # 4

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you find some time to get creating with your Dusty Attic stash too.

Cheers

Belinda

Scrapping Clearly DT - Smile

 Hello!!

I am back today to share my very first post as a design team member at Scrapping Clearly. I am so excited and thrilled to be joining the team and hope I can inspire you with my style of creating.

Today I am sharing a layout I created for the fabulous September Mood Board Challenge using some awesome products from Scrapping Clearly.

'SMILE'

Here's a peek at the Mood Board:

I like to work with an A4 format for my layouts. I find it easier to store A4 size layouts rather than 12 x 12 ones. It's a personal choice.

I started my layout by adding some colour to the background Marshmallow Heavyweight Smooth Cardstock . I spritzed my layout with a little water. I added some Distress Ink in Crushed Olive and Peeled Paint to a stamping acrylic block, spritzed with water and then applied to my background cardstock. I spritzed the block again and placed on the page to pick up the rest of the ink on the block. I added more ink to the block, spritzed again, picked up the ink with a soft wet paintbrush and flicked over the page.

Next I repeated this process using a second colour. This time Blueprint Sketch Distress Oxide.

I added a layer of stamping using the fabulous Art By Marlene Mandala Tapestry Clear Stamps and the Monday, Tuesday... Carabelle Studio Art Stamp with Jet Black Archival Ink.

I went on a treasure hunt through my stash for some patterned papers to match the colours of the mood board and came up with these. There is a sweet mix of Heidi Swapp Favourite Things and Art Walk as well as a dash of Cocoa Vanilla Studio You Rock. The stickers, puffy stickers and butterfly are also by Heidi Swapp.

I cut out the layers to sit behind my photo and stapled together with my Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher. I coloured the Heidi Swapp butterfly with the same inks as the layout background and let dry completely. I then added black outlines using the Brush 1 Pen from the Jane Davenport Finishing Line Pens Set.

Then it was time to start assembling the layout. I added some messy cotton thread and secured it in place with my paper layers.

I added my photo using 3D foam and tucked in the butterfly.

I used a Posca Pen to colour my chipboard title.

Finally I added the title and all embellishments to the layout. The tiny butterflies were created using an old Kaisercraft Die Cut that I have had in my stash for ages.

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. I hope you are feeling inspired to give the Mood Board Challenge a go too using awesome products from Scrapping Clearly.

Cheers

Belinda

Darkroom Door DT - *NEW* Rainbow Small Stencil

Hello Darkroom Door fans!

Today I am sharing some projects for Darkroom Door featuring the BRAND NEW Rainbow Small Stencil. This is just the cutest stencil that instantly adds a rainbow to any project. Today I have a layout and three cards to share with you.

'HAPPY' LAYOUT

For this layout I stamped the BRAND NEW Sketchy Stars Eclectic Stamp on the background smooth white card stock using Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Ink. I then sprinkled with Ranger Super Fine Detail White Embossing Powder and set with a heat gun.

I used a combination of diluted Dylusions paint as well as Distress Oxides on the background to add a pretty blue watercolour effect and to make those stars pop.

Next I created layers of stamped backgrounds and labels to sit behind my photo using Distress Oxides.

Then I created my sweet rainbow using the same Distress Oxides as well as the Ranger Detail Blending Tools.

These little blending tools are perfect for adding the individual stripes of colour on the rainbow.

I completed the layout by adding the photo some stamped and fussy cut stars, my favourite Darkroom Door Look For Stars Quote Stamp and the title that was stamped and fussy cut using the BRAND NEW Sketched Alphabet Rubber Stamp Set.

Here's a couple of close-ups:

Darkroom Door products used:

DDSS042 Small Stencil Rainbow NEW

DDRS214 Sketched Alphabet Rubber Stamp Set NEW

DDRS211 Lots of Labels Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS156 Stars Rubber Stamp Set

DDBS069 Starry Night Background Stamp

DDBS064 Inky Script Background Stamp

DDBS043 Torn Text Background Stamp

DDBS029 Triangles Background Stamp

DDES052 Sketchy Stars Eclectic Stamp NEW

DDQS035 Look For Stars Quote Stamp

RANGER Archival Ink Jet Black

RANGER Dylusions Paint Blue Hawaiian

RANGER Embossing Powder Super Fine Detail White

TIM HOLTZ Distress Oxide:

- Blueprint Sketch

- Broken China

- Cracked Pistachio

- Peacock Feathers

- Twisted Citron

TIM HOLTZ Distress Embossing Ink

Next up are three simple cards I created featuring the rainbow as the main focus.

'HELLO' CARD

You can see here how easy the Detail Blending Tools make it to create a fun bright rainbow using the stencil.

'BABY BOY' CARD

'BABY GIRL' CARD

Darkroom Door products used:

DDSS042 Small Stencil Rainbow

DDRS162 Watery Washes Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS161 Brushed Sentiments Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS156 Stars Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS037 Hello Baby Vol. 1 Rubber Stamp Set

TIM HOLTZ Distress Oxide:

- Blueprint Sketch

- Cracked Pistachio

- Peacock Feathers

- Picked Raspberry

- Seedless Preserves

- Squeezed Lemonade

- Twisted Citron

- Wilted Violet

- Worn Lipstick

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. I hope you are inspired to check out the fabulous new products at Darkroom Door and give them a go for yourself.

Cheers

Belinda

 

The Dusty Attic DT - Adore

 Hello Dusty Attic Fans!

I am back today to share my latest layout created for The Dusty Attic.

Adore

I started with a super cute photo of my kids when they were much younger. I chopped it to a non-standard size because I never do anything 'normal'! I then created a cluster of papers, tags and embellishments underneath. I create my cluster first and staple everything together with my Tiny Attacher. Then I know how big an area to add some mixed media on my background. This background paper was so lovely that it didn't need too much done to it. I simply misted over a bit of Heidi Swapp Colour Shine and added some splats too.

I painted all of my chipboard with three coats of heavy white gesso and set aside to dry. Once dry. I tucked the chipboard in and around my central cluster which had been added to the layout with a double layer of 3D foam. This gives enough clearance for the embellishments and chipboard to be added in.

I finished by adding the photo, a few embellishments and the title.

The Dusty Attic products used:

DA2438 Blooms # 4

DA2440 Mini Foliage

DA2442 Mini Brackets

DA2544 Mini Titles # 1 - Love

DA2594 Foliage # 23

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. I hope you are feeling inspired to play with your Dusty Attic stash too.

Cheers

Belinda