Darkroom Door DT - Lots of Labels

Hello!!

I am back again today to share my projects for DARKROOM DOOR featuring the awesome BRAND NEW Lots of Labels Rubber Stamp Set.

The possibilities are absolutely endless for this versatile stamp set from cardmaking, scrapbooking, off the page projects as well as journalling and even school book labels (that I will be making over the weekend!)

So far I have created a scrapbook layout, cards and an everyday journal in a traveler's notebook. SO first up is my journal.

'Everyday Journal'

So my plan this year is to try to keep a little everyday journal inspired by Rachel Greig's fabulous journals. I am starting on Feb 1st and just jotting down highlights from each day. I am terrible at using planners and journals though so we will see how I go. My plan is to share how I decorate my journal each month.

To create this cover page I first stamped the various labels into my lined notebook using different blue Archival Inks. I stamped the same labels again onto some thin printer paper and cut out. I then stuck the masks over the labels using a little bit of double-sided tape. 

Next I created the background by stamping some Fine Leaves all over using Jet Black Archival Ink. I inked the background with an ink blending tool loaded up with Cracked Pistachio Distress Oxide. I coloured the leaves with Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks and blended with a water brush pen.

I added a little stenciling using the Starry Night Small Stencil with white gesso. To finish I stamped the words into the labels.

Here's a peek at my February page using the same techniques but the Buzzing Bees Stamp Set.

Darkroom Door products used:

DDRS211 Lots of Labels Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS205 Buzzing Bees Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS191 Diary Dates Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS179 Fine Leaves Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS114 Everyday Life

DDRS026 Alphabet Medley Rubber Stamp Set

DDTS043 Torn Text Texture Stamp

DDSS012 Starry Night Small Stencil

RANGER Archival Ink:

- Aquamarine

-Cornflower Blue

- Jet Black

- Monarch Orange

- Pale Ochre

- Paradise Teal

- Sky Blue

- Venetian Orange

TIM HOLTZ Distress Oxide:

- Cracked Pistachio

- Wild Honey

DINA WAKLEY MEDIA Scribble Sticks

'On The Farm' Layout

One of my favourite techniques when scrapbooking is to create lots of layers. I love to tuck in bits and pieces in and around my photo and the Lots of Labels Stamp Set allows me to create my own labels in co-ordinating colours to be able to do this.

Here I have stamped some labels in black, grey and yellow inks, fussy cut and added them to the layers. I have also used them to add the title and other descriptive words to the layout to give added impact.

Darkroom Door products used:

DDRS211 Lots of Labels Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS114 Everyday Life Rubber Stamp Set

WENDY VECCHI Make Art Blendable Dye Ink:

- Sunflower

- Watering Can

RANGER Archival Ink Jet Black

RANGER Dylusions Paint Slate Grey

Finally, here are a couple of cards I created using the stamp set.

'You Perk Me Up' Card

'You're So Sweet' Card

Darkroom Door products used:

DDRS211 Lots of Labels Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS205 Buzzing Bees Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS198 Bottles Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS149 Coffee Time Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS026 Alphabet Medley Rubber Stamp Set

DDFR023 Mason Jar Frame Stamp

DDBS069 Starry Night Background Stamp

DDBS057 Abstract Triangles Background Stamp

RANGER Archival Ink:

- Coffee

- Jet Black

- Sepia

- Tree Bramch

- Venetian Orange

- Watering Can

TIM HOLTZ Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy

TIM HOLTZ Distress Oxide:

- Spiced Marmalade

- Squeezed Lemonade

- Wild Honey

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. I hope you love the Lots of Labels Stamp Set as much as I do. I wonder what you will create with these funky labels?!

Cheers

Belinda

Darkroom Door DT - Burnt Edge

Hello Darkroom Door fans!!

Today I have a few projects to share for Darkroom Door featuring the fabulous BRAND NEW Burnt Edge Frame Stamp. This is such a cool and unique stamp and absolutely perfect for masculine style cards which can sometimes be a little tricky.

I have created 3 cards featuring this stamp including a Valentine's Day card and two masculine style cards.

'Bee Mine' Card

Instructions:

Step 1:

- Cut a piece of kraft cardstock 15.5cm x 21.5cm. Fold in half to form the card base.

Step 2:

- Cut a piece of smooth white cardstock 10cm x 15cm.

- Apply the Honeycomb Background Stamp using a red ink such as Wendy Vecchi Make Art Blendable Dye Ink in Red Geranium.

- Once the ink is dry, Use an ink blending tool to apply the same colour around the edges of this piece.

- Stick down on the card base.

Step 3:

- Using the same red ink, apply the Burnt Edge Frame Stamp onto some book paper.

- Repeat until you have three stamped images.

- Fussy cut these images and then scrunch and unscrunch them.

- Use the ink blending tool to apply Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink over the pieces. (Old Paper or Antique Linen would work really well also)

- Ink the edges with Ground Espresso Distress Archival Ink or similar dark brown ink.

- Layer these pieces together and secure with a staple or two.

- Stick down on the card front.

Step 4:

- Stamp an outline heart from the Hearts Stamp Set on book paper using Jet Black Archival Ink.

- Apply the honeycomb stamp from the Buzzing Bees Stamp Set over the top using the red ink.

- Use the ink blending tool to apply the red ink over the heart.

- Stick down on the card front.

- Also stamp three tiny hearts from the Hearts Stamp Set.

- Ink the tiny hearts with the red ink.

- Apply double sided tape to the back of the hearts before fussy cutting (this helps to make the book paper a little more sturdy for cutting out)

Step 5:

- Stamp the large bee from the Buzzing Bees Stamp Set as well as the sentiment using the Alphabet Medley Stamp Set onto some book paper using the Jet Black ink.

- Fussy cut these elements.

- Add some messy red thread to the card front over the large heart before adding all of the remaining fussy cut images.

Darkroom Door products used:

DDFR033 Burnt Edge Frame Stamp

DDRS205 Buzzing Bees Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS079 Hearts Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS026 Alphabet Medley Rubber Stamp Set

DDBS067 Honeycomb Background Stamp

RANGER Archival Ink Jet Black

RANGER Distress Archival Ink Ground Espresso

TIM HOLTZ Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy

WENDY VECCHI Make Art Blendable Dye Ink Red Geranium

Here are two more cards created with this stamp:

'Follow Your Destiny' Card

Darkroom Door products used:

DDFR033 Burnt Edge Frame Stamp

DDBS025 World Map Background Stamp

DDRS077 Sail Away Rubber Stamp Set

RANGER Archival Ink:

- Coffee

- Jet Black

- Sepia

- Tree Branch

RANGER Distress Archival Ink Black Soot

TIM HOLTZ Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy

'Find Your Way' Card

Darkroom Door products used:

DDFR033 Burnt Edge Frame Stamp

DDPS038 Lighthouse Photo Stamp

DDBS025 World Map Background Stamp

DDRS211 Lots of Labels Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS156 Stars Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS090 Discover Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS077 Sail Away Rubber Stamp Set

RANGER Archival Ink:

- Coffee

- Jet Black

- Sepia

RANGER Distress Archival Ink Black Soot

TIM HOLTZ Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy

I hope you are feeling inspired to create some projects with this fabulous NEW Frame Stamp too. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.

Cheers

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - Happy

Hello Dusty Attic fans!

Today I am sharing my take on the January Mood Board at The Dusty Attic. The colours are so bright and happy in the mood board this month that I just had to create a fun layout called 'Happy'!

'Happy'

I started by splashing some acrylic paint down on my background patterned paper and adding some messy thread. I painted the gorgeous floral frame with a couple of coats of heavy white gesso and then glued onto my layout using a strong glue.

I created a stack of layered patterned papers under my photo and added those to the layout using 3D foam. I then painted the polaroid frame with the white gesso followed by a red Posca paint pen. Once it was dry, I slipped it under my photo/paper stack so that just the bottom section was visible.

For the remainder of the chipboard pieces, I also painted them with the white gesso and then coloured with red, blue and yellow Posca pens.

Dusty Attic products used:

DA1048 Mini Dots

DA1088 Geo Tags

DA2338 Floral Frame Set # 2

DA2442 Mini Brackets

DA2444 Happy # 2

DA2458 Polaroid Frame Set # 5

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you can find some time to play along with the mood board this month too.

Cheers

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - Great Day

Hello peeps!!

Today I am sharing my first post for the new year for The Dusty Attic! I have created a super girly layout featuring one of the stunning chipboard dream catchers as well as some fabulous mini designs.

'Great Day'

I used the beautiful Mandala Stencil on my background paper to add some interest to the left hand side of the main area on my layout. I used heavy white gesso with the stencil and applied using a latex make-up wedge in a light dabbing motion for a lovely smooth application.

I used the same gesso (It's my go to product!!) to colour the dream catcher, mini butterflies, caption and mini foliage.

I used a feather stamp with some pink Archival Ink to add some detail to the feathers on the dream catcher.

Did you spy that sweet little mini banner in there? I covered that with an off cut of the patterned paper I used. I added double-sided tape to the back of the paper, removed the backing tape and then pressed the banner onto it before cutting out with a craft knife.

The Dusty Attic products used:

DA0745 Dream Catcher # 1

DA0893 Mini Butterflies # 2

DA1021 Mini Banners

DA1633 Mandala Stencil

DA1834 Mini Captions # 11

DA2440 Mini Foliage

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you are feeling refreshed and inspired for the new year to grab your Dusty Attic supplies and have a play.

Cheers

Belinda 

The Dusty Attic DT - Shine

Hi all!!

Today I am sharing my take on the stunning December Mood Board at The Dusty Attic.

'Shine'

I found this gorgeous Stamperia paper for my background that pretty much had all of the colours in the mood board. I love this paper range so much!

Here's a reminder of that fabulous mood board.

I added some layers of matching patterned papers as is my standard m.o. I also used my favourite vellum with gold stars that I have had in my stash for ages. I am just loving gold stars right now so I coloured a bunch of chipboard stars using a gold Posca pen. I added them to my layout along with messy thread, the photo of my boy and our alleged bird scaring owl.

I used a couple of layers of 3D foam under my photo so that I could add more embelllishments around the sides.

I coloured my title and the word disk with a white Posca pen and added those to the layout along with a scattering of gold sequin stars.

Dusty Attic products used:

DA0861 Mini ABC Set Upper

DA1195 Word Disks # 1

DA2378 Get Framed - Star

DA2441 Stars # 4

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. I hope you find some time to play along with the mood board this month.

Merry Christmas

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - December Captured

Hello Dusty Attic fans!!

Belinda here with you today to share my project for December.

This month I have created a Christmas layout! Well it is December. I had to, right? 

I used the Week 46 Sketch to jump start my layout. Let's face it. This time of year is so crazy that a sketch is needed to take all of the thinking out of it! I LOVE Jen's sketches for this very reason.

'December Captured'

I used some subtly patterned Christmas paper for the background and added a splash of colour using my favourite mint green paint. I then added some soft layers using tissue paper, printed vellum and patterned paper to suit the sketch. The printed gold stars on the vellum led to me using star shaped chipboard and painting them gold with a gold Posca Pen.

As well as the stars, I also painted the Circles Broken Bits with the same gold Posca Pen and slipped them in under the vellum. I glued on the painted stars before adding my photos on top.

Next I painted the twine bow chipboard with the gold Posca Pen. Once dry, I glued it onto the layout between the tops of the photos. I added an actual twine bow on top and then finished with a sweet little Jingle Bell by Tim Holtz. I altered a couple of Luggage Tags using both the gold Posca Pen and a white one and then glued them onto the layout to help hold the twine ends in place.

I painted the title using the same Posca Pens and glued onto the layout overlapping them for a fun look. Then I finshed with a few little quotes in matching colours.

The Dusty Attic products used:

DA0200  Calendar Months - 12pc

DA1450 Word Pack # 34

DA1826 Twine Bows # 1

DA2250 Luggage Tags

DA2378 Get Framed - Star

DA2392 Broken Bits # 2 - Circles

DA2441 Stars # 4

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. I hope you feel inspired to create some Christmas layouts too using your own fabulous Dusty Attic products.

Cheers

Belinda