The Dusty Attic DT - Trick or Treat

Hey Dusty Attic fans!

Today I am sharing a layout I created inspired by the March Challenge at Scrap The Girls and featuring some spooktacular Dusty Attic chipboard.

'Trick or Treat'

I was totally inspired by the skull image and the book paper in the inspiration so I began by creating my own book paper background. I then stamped the cool skull on it using Archival Ink in Jet Black. I added some red Dylusions Spray also.

I added some cute black doilies and the awesome Web Corners. I coloured the Web Corners with a black paint pen and then stapled them on to my layout with a long arm stapler. I like to use a stapler to attach things to my layouts as it leaves the edges free so that I can slip other layers underneath if I want to and also because I can't be bothered using messy glue.

Next I added all of my layers of fussy cut flowers, tags, my photo and other embellishments. 

I finished by adding the title and cute page pebble that I coloured with white paint pen. The paint pen works really well with the page pebbles as you can lightly brush it over the surface so that you don't lose any of the detail.

The Dusty Attic products used:

DA1136 Page Pebbles # 14

DA1861 Trick or Treat

DA1865 Web Corners

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.

Cheers

Belinda

Darkroom Door DT - Abstract 08

Hi Darkroom Door fans!!

Today I am sharing three projects featuring the awesome brand new Abstract 08 Abstract Stamp.

I have created two cards and an art journal page.

'Hello' Card

For this card, I attached the circle stencil from the Circle Set Small Stencil to the card front with a small piece of double-sided tape to hold it in place. I then applied Prickly Pear Make Art Ink using an ink blending tool. Next I stamped the Abstract 08 Abstract Stamp across the front using Fern Green Make Art Ink. I also used that same ink with the ink blending tool to apply the colour directly around the edge of the stencil where the stamp can't reach so there wouldn't be any 'blank space' there.

I used a fine paint pen to draw around the edge of the circle stencil. When I removed the stencil, the ink smudged a little which was perfect for my theme and gave it a cool grungy look! The smudged ink gave me the idea to add some ink splats and flick some black paint over the card front too. You have to love a happy accident!

Darkroom Door products used:

DDAB008 Abstract 08 Abstract Stamp

DDBS069 Starry Night Background Stamp

DDES010 Pen Nibs Eclectic Stamp

DDRS161 Brushed Sentiments Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS124 Paint Splats Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS038 Hello Baby Vol. 2 Rubber Stamp Set

DDSS019 Small Stencil - Circle Set

RANGER Archival Ink Jet Black

WENDY VECCHI Make Art Ink:

- Fern Green

- Prickly Pear

Next up is another card but this time stamping the Abstract 08 Abstract Stamp just once on the card front.

'I 💚 You' Card

Darkroom Door products used:

DDAB008 Abstract 08 Abstract Stamp

DDRS211 Lots of Labels Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS124 Paint Splats Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS079 Hearts Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS047 Correspondence Rubber Stamp Set

DDSS019 Small Stencil - Circle Set

DDSS012 Small Stencil - Starry Night

RANGER Archival Ink Jet Black

WENDY VECCHI Make Art Ink:

- Fern Green

- Prickly Pear

Lastly, here is my art journal page using the stamp to add interest and texture to my background.

'Look For Stars' Art Journal Page

Darkroom Door products used:

DDAB008 Abstract 08 Abstract Stamp

DDAB004 Abstract 04 Abstract Stamp

DDES017 Robin Eclectic Stamp

DDQS035 Look For Stars Quote Stamp

DDRS156 Stars Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS150 Stitched Borders Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS047 Correspondence Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS041 Home Sweet Home Rubber Stamp Set

DDSS013 Small Stencil - Sunshine

RANGER Archival Ink:

- Deep Purple

- Jet Black

HERO ARTS Neon Ink Neon Pink

DYLUSIONS Paint:

- Bubblegum Pink

- Cherry Pie

- Lemon Zest

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I hope you are feeling inspired by these projects to give the Abstract 08 Abstract Stamp a go for yourself.

Cheers

Belinda

Darkroom Door DT - Crazy Enough

Hello Darkroom Door fans!

Today I am sharing three projects created for DARKROOM DOOR using the fabulous BRAND NEW Crazy Enough Quote Stamp.

I love how fun this sentiment is so I have made three very kooky creations inspired by it.

First up I have two cards to share followed by an art journal page.

'Ice Cream Fish' Card

Inspired by the quote, I really let my crazy run wild on this one. I added a fish to an ice cream cone and gave it that extra little bit of crazy by adding a googly eye.

I placed it on a watercolour style background using Distress Oxide ink with the Abstract 07 Abstract Stamp and one from the Watery Washes Set.

Darkroom Door products used:

DDQS038 Crazy Enough Quote Stamp

DDAB007 Abstract 07 Abstract Stamp

DDBS057 Abstract Triangles Background Stamp

DDRS162 Watery Washes Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS156 Stars Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS064 Sweet Treats Vol. 2 Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS056 Under The Sea Rubber Stamp Set

RANGER Archival Ink:

- Jet Black

- Tree Branch

TIM HOLTZ Distress oxide:

- Peacock Feathers

- Spiced Marmalade

Next is another card this time with a much more vibrant background created by applying Distress Oxides to a craft sheet, spritzing with water and then swiping the card front through it.

'Crazy Seahorse Plant Pot' Card

I added my kooky googly eye seahorse to a plant pot along with some sea grass.

As the background was so vibrant, I kept all of the stamping to a striking black using Jet Black Archival Ink.

Darkroom Door products used:

DDQS038 Crazy Enough Quote Stamp

DDAB007 Abstract 07 Abstract Stamp

DDBS063 Arrows Background Stamp

DDRS177 Cacti Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS156 Stars Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS056 Under The Sea Rubber Stamp Set

RANGER Archival Ink Jet Black

TIM HOLTZ Distress Oxide:

- Cracked Pistachio

- Peacock Feathers

- Squeezed Lemonade

- Twisted Citron

And for my last project, I have created a crazy art journal page.

'Crazy' Art Journal Page

I started this page by adding a gel press print to the kraft paper. I used Darkroom Door stencils along with heavy white gesso to add starts to the background.

I combined some stamps to create a crazy plant, stamped on the quote and added some butterflies.

Darkroom Door products used:

DDQS038 Crazy Enough Quote Stamp

DDAB008 Abstract 08 Abstract Stamp

DDLA008 Springtime Sprouts Line Art Stamp

DDLA005 Strawberry Lady Line Art Stamp

DDRS025 Butterflies Rubber Stamp Set

DDSS031 Small Stencil - Star Set

DDSS012 Small Stencil - Starry Night

RANGER Archival Ink Jet Black

HERO ARTS Neon Ink Neon Purple

DYLUSIONS PAINT:

- Bubblegum Pink

- Calypso Teal

- Cherry Pie

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. I hope you are feeling inspired to play with some Darkroom Door products too.

Cheers

Belinda

Flutterby Designs DT - Magical

Hello Flutterby peeps!!

Today I am sharing my latest layout for Flutterby Designs featuring the Magical AF collection.

'Magical'

One of my favourite techniques to start a layout is to dilute some paint (in this case Flutter Colour paint) and add a soft wash of colour over my background. That is what I did here. After it was dry I added some stenciling with a Flutterby Designs stencil and some white gesso. I used a latex make-up wedge for a lovely soft, smooth application of the gesso.

Then I layered up a whole bunch of filler cards from the Magical AF collection all in that gorgeous teal colour. I snuck in a fussy cut and some page tabs too.

I added my filler card and photo stack to the layout along with all of the other embellishments, title and snippets.

Flutterby Designs products used:

Magical AF:

- 12 x 12 paper Precious Gem

- 12 x 12 paper Waves of Wonder

- Everyday Etc Filler Cards

- Die Cut Bits & Bobs

- Page Tabs

Snippet Strips 'Cool'

Wood Veneer 'Word Speech Bubbles'

Fussy Cuts 'Mini Cards'

Flutter Colour Paint 'Bright Set'

Stencil

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. Why not check out the Flutterby Designs store HERE and grab yourself some awesome product to play with. You will find some of my favourite things on clearance too!! Be quick!

Cheers

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - Sandy Toes

Hello Dusty Attic fans!!

Today I am sharing my take on the February Mood Board at The Dusty Attic. I have created a pretty beach themed layout inspired by the gorgeous colours in the mood board.

Super pretty right?!

Here's what I created.

'Sandy Toes'

I first grabbed my coral coloured Heidi Swapp Color shine to add that colour to my background paper. Once dry, I added some stenciling using the Scales Stencil and some white gesso. I use a latex make-up wedge in a light dabbing motion for a lovely smooth application. I added some stamping too using the darker grey blue in the mood board.

I painted all of my chipboard pieces with the white gesso and let it dry. I added the stunning Baroque Frame to my layout first and then placed some messy blue thread across the centre of the page.

Next I layered up my matching patterned papers and added those to the right hand side of the frame. I slipped in a couple of cute Polaroid Frames and foliage.

I painted the title and the sweet Sand Dollars with the same Colour Shine as the background and added those when dry along with the photo and other embellishments.

The Dusty Attic products used:

DA1759 Scales Stencil

DA1854 Sandy Toes Sunkissed Nose

DA1910 Seaweed # 1

DA2196 Sand Dollars

DA2234 Foliage # 15

DA2342 Baroque Frame - Oval - Small

DA2455 Polaroid Frame Set # 2

Thanks for stopping by the blog today. I hope you are feeling inspired by the mood board too. Why not give it a go?!

Cheers

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - Always Take The Scenic Route

Hello Dusty Attic fans!!

Today I am sharing a layout for The Dusty Attic using lots of fabulous Dusty products.

I was inspired by the January challenge at Kraft Plus for this layout so have used a photo of my hubby on his tractor at hay making time and stuck to a simple colour combo of kraft, white, pink and mint.

'Scenic Route'

I started with a wash of lovely mint paint on my background kraft card stock. Once dry I used the Burlap Stencil with some white gesso to add some interest. I also added a little stamping before layering on the patterned papers, photo and embellishments.

I painted all of the chipboard pieces with three coats of white gesso to make it super fresh and crisp. This works really well with the kraft background.

To make the title pop, I used Posca Paint Pens to colour certain words.

Dusty Attic products used:

DA0002 Cogs 2

DA0143 Typewriter ABC Set

DA1977 Cogs & Gears

DA2063 Always Take The Scenic Route

DA2103 Burlap Stencil

DA2355 Swirls # 2

Thanks for stopping by the blog today. I hope I have inspired you to have a play with your Dusty Attic stash. I will be back soon with another share.

Cheers

Belinda

Flutterby Designs DT - Magical AF

Hello Flutterby Peeps!!

Today I am sharing a super bright layout for Flutterby Designs featuring the Magical AF collection.

'Magical AF'

Check out the rainbow of bright colours inspired by the stunning 12 x 12 paper in the background. I absolutely LOVE that paper designed by the super clever Anita Rodway.

The photo (crappy phone photo. sorry!) below shows what I added to the background paper. I didn't want to cover up too much of it so I just added some swipes of white gesso in the central area where my photo was going to be. When that was dry, I diluted some Flutter Colour paints to match the colours in the paper, spritzed the paper with water and let the paints float across the surface. I flicked the paints over too.

Next I arranged some of the gorgeous Everyday Etc Filler Cards across the page and secured. I used the filler cards and some chopped up patterned paper to add layers behind my photo too.

Then I piled on the messy thread and embellishments followed by my title and some journalling strips to explain why I was wearing hot pink zinc cream on my lips in that shocking photo.

Here's what I used:

Magical AF:

- 12 x 12 paper Secret Garden

- 12 x 12 paper Fabulous

- 12 x 12 paper Somewhere Over The Rainbow

- Everyday Etc Filler Cards

- Flair Buttons Set 2

- Page Tabs

- Die Cut Bits & Bobs

Flutter Colour Paint Small Set - Bright Set

Wood Veneer Small Arrow Heads

Fussy Cuts Mini Cards

Snippet Strips Monochrome

Art Foamies Make Your Mark

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. Don't forget to have a play with your Flutterby Designs stash too. 

Cheers

Belinda