Cupcakes!!

Hello!!

Have you seen the stunning BRAND NEW releases from Darkroom Door???

Do yourself  a favour and head over HERE to check out all of the gorgeous new stuff. I get so excited with every release because there is always something for everyone whether you are a scrapbooker, card maker or art journaler.

Today I am sharing three cards I have created using the NEW Cupcake Eclectic Stamp.

Take a peek at the stamp:

How cute is it?!!

So many possibilities with this sweet stamp. 

I have  gone BRIGHT with my three cards today using my favourite Distress Ink colours.

'1 TODAY' CARD

Instructions:

Step 1: 

- Cut a piece of smooth white cardstock 13.5cm x 17cm.

- Fold in half to form the card base.

Step 2:

- Cut another piece of smooth white cardstock 8cm x 13cm.

- Use a tiny piece of double-sided tape to attach the circle from the Small Stencil - Circle Set.

- Use an ink blending tool to apply Picked Raspberry Distress Ink.

- Apply Picked Raspberry Archival Ink to the Splatter Background Stamp and stamp over the inked surface.

- Remove the circle stencil.

- Stick this piece down on the card base.

Step 3:

- Use the Picked Raspberry Archival Ink to ink up the frosting and the patty pan sections of the Cupcake Stamp. Colour the cake area with the Light Yellow Glaze Big Brush Pitt Artist Pen.

- Huff on the stamp with your breath and then apply the image to an extra piece of smooth white cardstock.

- Allow the ink to completely dry or speed things up with a heat gun.

- Squish the Picked Raspberry Distress Ink pad onto a craft sheet or acryllic block.

- Use a soft wet paintbrush to pick up the colour and apply to the cupcake.

- Dry with a heat gun.

- Fussy cut the cupcake.

Step 4:

- Apply Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide to the Candles Eclectic Stamp.

- Stamp onto the extra white cardstock.

- Allow the ink to dry and then fussy cut one candle.

- Cut a small slit in the frosting on the cupcake and insert the candle.

- Secure at the back with double-sided tape.

Step 5:

- Add some messy pink thread to the card front.

- Add the cupcake using 3D foam.

- Stamp some stars on the extra cardstock using the Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide.

- Allow the ink to dry.

- Add double-sided tape to the back of the stamped stars before fussy cutting.

- Stick down on the card front using some of the stars to secure the thread in place.

Step 6:

- Stamp the sentiment using the Alphabet Medley Stamp Set with Jet Black Archival Ink.

- Allow the ink to dry.

- Fussy cut and add to the card using 3D foam.

Here are another couple of cards using the same techniques.

'HOORAY!' CARD

'HAPPY BIRTHDAY!' CARD

Products used:

DDES047 Cupcake Eclectic Stamp

DDES048 Candles Eclectic Stamp

DDSS019 Small Stencil Circle Set

DDBS006 Harlequin Background Stamp

DDBS009 Splatter Background Stamp

DDBS020 Chevron Background Stamp

DDRS026 Alphabet Medley Stamp Set

DDRS037 Hello Baby Vol. 1

DDRS157 Party Time Stamp Set

RANGER Archival Ink Jet Black

TIM HOLTZ Distress Archival Ink Picked Raspberry

TIM HOLTZ Distress Ink:

- Peacock Feathers

- Picked Raspberry

- Wilted Violet

TIM HOLTZ Distress Oxide:

- Peacock Feathers

- Picked Raspberry

- Wilted Violet

FABER-CASTELL Pitt Artist Pen Big Brush:

- 104 Light Yellow Glaze

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.

Cheers

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - June Mood Board

Hi all!

Today I have a layout to share for The Dusty Attic inspired by the stunning June Mood Board.

'Little Moments'

Here's a reminder of the gorgeous earthy colours and that stunning inspiration photo in the Mood Board.

I started by choosing a photo of my kids when they were little helping to feed our cows on the farm as the colours in the photo matched the mood board really well.

Then I went on a treasure hunt through my stash for matching papers, tags, stickers and embellishments. This is one of the most fun things about playing along with the mood boards. I love shuffling through all of my scraps of patterned papers and finding what matches and works together.

Now because the colours are so earthy and the photo is of our rustic farm I decided I wanted to keep the chipboard in its raw state ie not altered in anyway.

So I kept all of the background chipboard in its pure form and just added white gesso to the title to make it pop and blue paint to the stars.

I used the leftover negative sheet from the Mini Tags # 3 as a frame behind my photo and paper layers. Waste not want not!! Also it adds an interesting layer in the background. Sometimes it's good not to throw the leftover bits away. They can always be cut up and used instead of 3D foam to bulk up layers on your projects.

The Dusty Attic products used:

DA1040 Mini Stars

DA1088 Geo Tags

DA1814 Mini Tags # 3

DA2021 The Little Everyday Moments

DA2234 Foliage # 15

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. I do hope you play along with the mood board this month too.

Cheers

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - June Projects

Hi all!

Today I am sharing a layout plus a bonus card featuring stunning Dusty Attic products.

First up, is a layout I created for the May sketch challenge at Kraft Plus Challenges.

'Adore' Layout

I loved that the sketch allowed for lots of lovely layers which is my favourite way to scrap. So on top of layers of patterned paper, stamping, stickers and washi tape etc I added a sweet Whimsy Frame that I had painted with three coats of heavy white gesso.

I then added some stickers and die cut embellishments as well as my photo. 

I finished with some more lovely chipboard pieces that had also been given the three coats of heavy white gesso treatment.

Dusty Attic products used:

DA0386 Mini Words # 1

DA0682 Mini Heart Buttons

DA1463 Mini Tabs # 2

DA1562 Whimsy Frames # 6

DA2264 Tribal Arrows # 2

Next up is a cute little card that I created for my daughter who turned 14 in May.

'14 Today' Card

Here I wanted to keep the chipboard in its raw state to match the natural plant theme of the card. Just a few strategically positioned mini designs can really add the perfect touch to a card. The mini designs would have to be my absolute favourite as I love to add a scattering of chipboard embellishments across my cards and layouts. They are perfect for a minimalist look too.

Dusty Attic products used:

DA0863 Mini Number Set

DA0983 Teeny Tiny ABC Set

DA0993 Chevrons Small

DA1040 Mini Stars

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today.

Cheers

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - May Mood Board

Hello!

Today I am sharing my layout for The Dusty Attic based on the May Mood Board.

Cherish

Such a lovely combination of soft colours in the mood board this month that matched perfectly my photo of my kids in our hay shed taken many years ago.

I mixed up a combination of Lavender Blush Dusty In Bloom paint with a dash of Cranberry, diluted it with water and added a wash to my background . I flicked some of the colour over the page too. Once completely dry, I layered on a strip of perforated tape and a twine circle.

I painted all of my chipboard with about three coats of heavy white gesso for a lovely crisp finish. This is my most favourite finish for my chipboard as I like the stark contrast of the fresh white against whatever colours I might be using on my layout.

I stapled my frame onto my background and then added layers of patterned papers and my photo using 3D foam. This gives me enough lift to be able to slip in the flowers and other pieces of chipboard in and around the central focus. I only had a couple of Mini Tabs left in my pack and the words on them didn't match my photo so I simply used the reverse of the tab and added my own sticker quote.

I finished with an awesome Tribal Arrow (LOVE these so much!) and some Geo Tags. The Geo Tags are one of my favourite go to chippies for boy layouts.

The Dusty Attic products used:

DA0805 Dusty In Bloom Bridal Veil

DA0807 Dusty In Bloom Blue Bonnet

DA0808 Dusty In Bloom Evening Blush

DA0910 Dusty In Colour Cranberry

DA0911 Dusty In Colour Lavender Blush

DA1088 Geo Tags

DA1463 Mini Tabs # 2

DA2145 Delicate Frame # 3

DA2264 Tribal Arrows # 2

Thanks for stopping by the blog today. I do hope you find some time to play along with this super pretty mood board.

Cheers

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - Lovely

Hi all!

Just popping in today to share a layout I created for The Dusty Attic based on the Week 20 Sketch.

Lovely

I started this layout with a stunning background paper from the Simple Stories Vintage Botanicals collection. I added a pretty was of Jane Davenport Inkredible Ink in blue and a few splashes too.

I painted the Decorative Frame # 5 with about 3 coats of heavy white gesso. Once dry I stapled it to my layout in a few places that I knew would be hidden by the other layers. I love how quick and easy it is to staple my chipboard frames on rather than add messy glue. I usually end up with glue everywhere so a long arm stapler is my best friend!

Next I added on my layers of patterned paper based on the sketch as well as my photos. I only add tape and/or 3D foam in the centre of my layers so that I can slip things in and around the edges as I think of them. There is always some last minute thing that I find on my desk that I just have to add!

I painted the leaves the same as the frame and slipped those in with a cluster of pretty Dusty blooms. I love to add a sweet Mini Heart Button in my cluster so I painted that the same as the leaves and frame and added that too. I also painted the Mini Her with the gesso but then added a lovely metallic pink Posca Paint Pen on top.

The title was painted the same as the Mini Her.

The Dusty Attic products used:

DA0805 Dusty In Bloom Bridal Veil

DA0807 Dusty In Bloom Blue Bonnet

DA0808 Dusty In Bloom Evening Blush

DA0682 Mini Heart Buttons

DA0861 Mini ABC Set Upper

DA0983 Teeny Tiny ABC Set

DA1064 Mini Him & Her

DA1342 Leaves # 2

DA1463 Mini Tabs # 2

DA1586 Lovely

DA2257 Decorative Frame # 5

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today.

Cheers

Belinda

The Dusty Attic DT - April Projects

Hello Dusty Attic peeps!

Today I have two layouts to share for the Dusty Attic for April.

The first layout is based on the April mood board. I loved the fresh colours so much I just had to create another layout with them.

'You Light Up My Life'

I started by swiping some Sugar Plum Dusty In Colour over my background patterned paper using a silicone brush. I diluted the Sugar Plum as well as Sunburnt Orange and Pesto paints and flicked them over the surface.

I layered patterned papers as well as the stunning Delicate Frame # 3 over the paint swipe. Then I painted the foliage chipboard pieces using the same Dusty In Colour paints. I added in clusters of chipboard foliage and sweet Dusty in Bloom flowers.

I painted the cute Mini Heart Button, Mini Dots and the title using heavy white gesso.

Dusty Attic products:

DA0682 Mini Heart Buttons

DA1048 Mini Dots

DA1847 You Light Up My Life

DA2145 Delicate Frame # 3

DA2231 Foliage # 13

DA2238 Foliage # 18

DA0906 Ducty In Colour Sunburnt Orange

DA0908 Dusty In Colour Sugar Plum

DA0918 Dusty In Colour Pesto

DA0808 Dusty in Bloom Evening Blush

DA0809 Dusty In Bloom Grassy Knoll

'Super Karate Kid'

I used the Week 14 Sketch for inspiration for this boy layout. I am loving the fabulous sketches!! They make creating a layout so easy. I kept to a monochromatic colour scheme for this layout to make sure my photos really stood out. I used the Crosshatch Stencil with heavy white gesso to add some interest to the dark grey background patterned paper.

I painted all of the chipboard with three coats of heavy white gesso to maintain the monochromatic look but also give it a crisp white look.

I covered the lightening bolt with co-ordinating patterned paper.

DA0143 Bookman ABC Set

DA0861 Mini ABC Set Upper

DA1040 Mini Stars

DA1475 Crosshatch Stencil

DA1653 Notebook Edge Border

DA1659 Superhero Set

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today.

Cheers

Belinda