Monday, July 16, 2018

The Dusty Attic Dt | July Projects

Hi Dusty FAN attics!

Belinda here today to share two layouts featuring some of the BRAND NEW RELEASE chipboard pieces.It's always so exciting to see all of the awesome new chippies so I couldn't wait to have a play with them.

'Living The Dream'


I love this photo I took a few years ago now of my hubby's old farm boots and the new chipboard boots in the Camping Icons set are the most perfect embellishment.


I painted them with white gesso to start with and while the gesso was still tacky, I repeatedly pressed a scrap bit of printer paper onto it to scuff it up and remove a bit of the gesso. 


I then used a latex make-up wedge to apply Dusty In Colour paints lightly. Once dry, I added a little more gesso.


I gave the same treatment to the axe from that same chipboard set as well as the Drift Wood # 2 pieces.


I wanted a lovely crisp white title to stand out from the colours on the layout so I simply gave the title a couple of coats with a white paint pen.

I used the fabulous NEW Burlap Stencil on the background with some white gesso.

Here's what I used:



'Finn'


For my second layout, I was inspired by the 'sticks' in the Drift Wood # 1 set to use a photo of my boy Finn when he was a puppy. He was so proud of the big stick he found laying around the farm and had so much fun running around with it. Such a cutie!


I used the Authentique Spring Market paper range for this layout and the Pesto Dusty In Colour matched the greens in the collection perfectly. I first squeezed some onto my background paper and then spread it around using a silicone brush. Once dry, I layered on lots of paper layers.


Next I gave the Delicate Frame # 2 as well as the 'stick' a good coat of white gesso before painting with the same lovely pesto paint.


I added a couple of clusters of Dusty in Bloom flowers in Bridal Veil and Grassy Knoll to match the paper range.


I coloured my title using a white paint pen.



Here's what I used:


DA0805 Dusty In Bloom Bridal Veil

Well I hope you are feeling inspired to grab some of those new chippies and have a play. 
Have a lovely week.

Cheers
Belinda


Thursday, July 5, 2018

Flutterby Designs DT - Weirdo

Hi Flutterby peeps!!

Belinda here with you today to share a layout I have created featuring the fabulous Happily Ever After collection.

'Weirdo'


I think the 12 x 12 patterned papers in this collection would have to be my favourite yet. I just love the vibrant colours making them the perfect base for a layout. Here I have used the "I'll Keep You" paper. I swiped some white gesso over a central area. After the gesso was dry, I used the 'Fragmented' Stencil with Flutter Colour Paint in Orange Goldfish and Tropicana Teal. I flipped the colours to be the opposite of the patterned paper. Once the paint was dry, I placed the stencil over the top again and added fine white outlines using a white paint pen.


I also painted the 'Wheels' Wood Veneer to match starting with a white gesso coat followed by the same Flutter Colour paints.


I really love the mix of orange and pink in the title so I have used enamel dots and sticky quick quotes in these same colours.


I used the bold black love heart filler card behind my photo to match the bold blacks in my photo.


I do love to leave the wood veneer in its raw state too so I added the 'weird as me' quote just as it is along with a sweet sprinkling of hearts.


Products used:

Stencil 'Fragmented'
- Orange Goldfish
- Tropicana Teal


Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today to check out my layout. You can find the full collection over HERE in the STORE.


Thursday, June 21, 2018

The Dusty Attic DT - Some Kind of Wonderful

Hello Dusty Attic fans!

Today I have a layout to share for The Dusty Attic featuring lots of gorgeous chippies. 

I got my hands on the Kaisercraft Stargazer range  and couldn't wait to match it up with some fabulous Dusty Attic star chipboards.

'Some Kind of Wonderful'


I began the layout by altering the background paper with clear gesso and Autumn Nights Glimmermist that I have had in my stash for aaaages. The spray nozzle was blocked up (of course) so I just spritzed the background with water and painted it on with a brush. I had to leave it overnight to dry absolutely completely to be able to emboss some white stars using a stamp and some fine white embossing powder. I flicked some white paint over it too.


Next I painted that stunning Star Banner silver using Brushed Pewter Tim Holtz Distress Stain. I LOVE this stuff! It's so easy to use. Just dab it on. It's mess free too and there's nothing to clean up. Winning!


I love to use the Mini Captions for my titles. There are such a variety to use to suit any occasion plus because I work in an A4 format, a smaller title really works well. Here I have grabbed my favourite white paint pen and swiped it over the surface taking care not to press to hard and obliterate the words in the boxes. I let it dry completely and then gave a second coat for extra crispness.




I added some more chipboard stars again painted with the Brushed Pewter to match the Star Banner. I can't resist using a Mini Tab on my layouts too jst above my photo. This one has been painted with the white paint pen to match the title.


I added a whole bunch of round and star shaped sequins to create a lovely night sky on my layout.

Dusty Attic products used:




Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Flutterby Designs DT - Important

Hello Flutterby peeps!!

Belinda here today to share another layout featuring the fabulous Happily Ever After collection.

'Important'


How cool is that background paper?!! That is the 'Mac & Cheese' 12 x 12 patterned paper in the range and I LOVE it. I really wanted to showcase that paper on my layout and therefore for a complete change I have not added any mixed media to my background. It makes a really bold statement just as it is and looks really cool combined with the kraft and black and white elements.


I cut a strip from the 'Boring Together' patterned paper to layer on top of the background paper and doodled a loose border around it with a black journaling pen.


I layered some Everyday Etc Filler Cards and added those to the layout followed by the 'important' Snap 2 Fussy Cut.Next I added my photo and slipped the bottom edge of it under the letters. I added a cool quote cut from the 'What Makes Us Work' patterned paper.


I also added a die cut, page tabs, washi tape, wood veneer bits and a cool flair button.


HAPPILY EVER AFTER:
- Washi Tape

Snap 2 Fussy Cuts
Page Tabs
Flair Button


Saturday, June 16, 2018

The Dusty Attic DT - My Happy Place

Hello Dusty FANattics!

Belinda here with you today to share my take on the stunning inspiration board for June at The Dusty Attic. I have created an almost monochromatic layout for my project featuring some gorgeous Dusty products.

'My Happy Place'


To start my layout, I added a thin coat of clear gesso to my cardstock. Once dry, I spritzed with water and applied some Silver Amsterdam Acrylic Ink as well as Charcoal Kaisermist. I spritzed with more water and spread the mediums around with a paint brush. I flicked some of the silver over the background too.


I used some Golden Light Molding Paste with the stunning Mandala Stencil on the layout and dried it with a heat gun. I LOVE that stencil so much!


I layered on some co-ordinating patterned papers and added a torn strip of Dusty Corrugated Card. I then added the gorgeous new Fancy Frames # 1 in it's raw state to match the corrugated card followed by more layers of co-ordinated patterned papers and my photo.


The rest of the chipboard pieces I painted with the Tim Holtz Brushed Pewter Distress Stain. I love this Stain as it is pretty much mess free and you can very easily just dab it onto your chipboard. It doesn't take very long to dry either which is important when you are impatient like me!
I used a silver Posca Paint Pen to colour the centres of the Bridal Veil Dusty in Bloom flowers too.




The Dusty Attic products used:





I do hope you find time to play along with the challenge this month.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.
Cheers
Belinda

Thursday, June 7, 2018

The Scrapbook Store DT - Picture Perfect / Together

Hello!

Today I have two layouts to share for THE SCRAPBOOK STORE featuring the Penelope Dee Photogenic collection.

'Picture Perfect'




- Exposure
- Focus
- Snapshot
KAISERCRAFT Kaisermist Turquoise
KAISERCRAFT Wooden Flourish Pack Love
Posca Pen White

'Together'




- Exposure
- Photograph
- Picture Perfect
- Snapshot
- Mini Words # 1
- Seaweed # 2
- Wordpl@y # 3
LIQUITEX Clear Gesso
UNI Posca Pen White
KAISERCRAFT Polaroid Cut Outs


Thanks for stopping by
Belinda

Monday, June 4, 2018

Flutterby Designs DT - Weird

Hi Flutterby peeps!

Today I have a layout to share for FLUTTERBY DESIGNS featuring the brand new Happily Ever After collection.

I think my favourite thing about this stunning range is the 12x12 patterned paper pack. The designs are so fabulous and bright and you can get away with very little altering as Anita has done all the hard work for you. 

For my layout today I have not added any mixed media. SHOCK HORROR!! Seriously the paper is so gorgeous as is that it just doesn't need it. Check this out...

'Weird' Layout


For my background featuring the 'Love Potion' patterned paper, I fussy cut some of the love hearts to make cute peep holes in the paper. I then layered it on some white cardstock and used a black journalling pen to doodle in some messy hearts. 

Here's a closer look...

I added some layers with co-ordinating filler cards and used my journalling pen to add borders. I used a white paint pen to flick some white droplets across the page and let dry.


I added a photo of my hubby and me being strange. In actual fact it was a cold day and we both had cold noses so we pulled our jumpers up to cover our noses. I thought my hubby looked like Count Dracula so this was our impression of vampires. Yeah you had to be there. LOL


I finished with some cute wood veneer bits, a die-cut, page tab and some enamel dots.
Done!
Sometimes it is nice to take a break from the mixed media and create a quick layout and this collection makes it super easy to do so.

Here's what I used:


Thanks for stopping by the blog today!

Cheers
Belinda