How To Mix Your Own Colors of Texture Paste

Today's layout is a zany mix of texture paste, matching colors of glimmer mist, and lime green flowers. I took the colors directly from this photo of AJ next to an alien themed ride at the fair. The title reminds her she is half human, half cosmos, and all stardust!

~ Half Cosmos ~

 This layout started as a White with 1 entry. I used Versafine ink and Wow embossing powder to create rows of  circles for the base of my design. The circle stamps are from Little Yellow Bicycle.

 The photo doesn't do the color scheme credit. In reality the mist and paste match shade for shade. I used Calambour 3-D Glossy gel in Light Blue and Green Gold. I ended up with so much paste by the time I had the color right that I saved it in a spare jar.

 I applied the paste through a Memory Box star stencil. After It had cured I added more circles with Liquitex modeling paste and TCW stencils. A spritz of Tattered Angels Chalkboard, Seven Seas and a the background was finished. 

 I chose lime green and lavender for contrasting colors. A Martha Stewart "Punch All Over The Page" in a caning pattern pops in lime green against the purple cardstock. The background was too textured for adhering the photo mat down so I used tiny brads.

 Strips of Webster's Pages trim echo the colors and the circle theme. I added black brads and punched gears from the purple cardstock.

 A spray of lime green and black flowers cover the unsightly parts of the photo. Of course I didn't have the right flowers to start with. I spritzed a few Prima news print flowers with Tattered Angels Chalkboard, Inchworm. The final touch of Prima crystal flourishes meld perfectly with the stamped circles.

Although I lost the White with 1 entry along the way I am thrilled with the result. I guess that means I will just have to spend MORE time crafting. 

Oh the agony!!!

Scrap On!

~charity hotrum~

How To Make A Stitched Heart Layout

Today's tutorial is a simple 1-2-3 for adding a stitched heart to a layout. Scrapbook pages look delightfully shabby chic with hand sewn details. If you aren't familiar with stitching or if you'd like a new stitch to add to your repertoire this post is especially for you.

~ Fancy Feline ~

 Step 1: Cut a heart from scrap paper, trace directly onto cardstock or patterned paper.

Step 2: Stitch the heart outline with a running stitch. Tie loose ends together at the back.
Step 3: Run a second thread along the edges of the heart, weaving it between each stitch. Tie loose ends in a bow at the front.

This layout gets most of its drama from using color wheel opposites. The papers are in blues while the photo, alpha, and sequins are in yellows. The backlit fall foliage certainly plays along with this theme.

 This sequin mix is Sunflower Flight from Spiegelmom Scraps. You can find it at the link below, while it is still in stock!!!

Sunflower Flight

Life has been too crazy the last couple years to participate with my favorite challenge blogs. I have missed Rochelle Spears sketches SO much. Today's layout is made possible by this luxe sketch from Rochelle for her May Challenge. 

To participate with Stacey's Photo Inspiration Challenge I stitched the hearts on my layout.

Supplies:
Patterned Paper:Blue Fern Studios
Punches:Martha Stewart & Kreaxions
Stencil:The Crafter's Workshop
Feather Dies:X-Cut
Stickers:Studio Calico
Alpha:Basic Grey
Sequin Mix:Spiegelmom Scraps

Scrap On!

~charity hotrum~

How To Layer Llamas for a Stunning Page

Today's layout is a shining example of how to layer llamas for a stunning page. Paprika paper collection from Photoplay Paper is bright and cheery and scattered with merry llamas. With a bit of texture and a few added die-cuts the whole layout has a happy feel.

~ Shine ~

 I started the background texture for this layout with Rub-ons, Calambour 3D Gel, Nuvo Embellishment Mousse, and tissue paper images.

 A couple layers of gloss medium and lots of drying time secured the edges of the tissue paper.

 The photo mat started with patterned paper and finished up with a flourish of product packaging. I even made a few clips with ribbon ends.

 I left the edges of the photo mat loose, only adding glue to the center so that I had room to scatter stickers and paper shapes around the edges.

The orange blossoms and tissue paper leaves at the edge of the photo are separated with stacks of craft foam.

The laser cut chipboard was rubbed with Nuvo Embellishment Mousse then layered over the orange blossoms with a few drops of Best Glue Ever.

A variety of die-cut doilies are stacked at the corners of the photo mat and interspersed with the blossoms. 

The lacy edges of the doilies are echoed in the white outlines of the flourish on the photo mat base. The llamas add a touch of whimsy while the triangles of mandala set this layout apart. The lime lace and matching chipboard and the final touch of spice.

Supplies:
Cardstock:Crafters Warehouse, Craftsmith
Patterned Paper, Stickers, Alpha:Photoplay Paper
Product Packaging, Rub Ons:Ranger
Ribbon:Vintage, Thrifted
3D Gel and Tissue Paper Images:Calambour
Embellishment Mousse:Tonic Studios
Stencil:Momenta
Gloss Medium:Tattered Angels
Paper Clips:7gypsies
Brad:EchoPark
Doily Dies:Peachy Cheap, Crafter's Companion
Doily Punch:Martha Stewart

Craft On!

~charity~

How To Make Surprisingly Beautiful Layered Cards

Beautiful layered cards are surprisingly easy to make. Grab a Variety Pack of Foiled Paper from Rinea, choose corresponding dies, and put it all together. The wow factor is in the glow foiled paper brings to every project.

 Step 1: Gather and die cut card pieces.

The first step in creating Winter Wishes is to die cut each of the pieces. Because I was making a shaker card, I also die cut the card front. Not pictured below is the piece of acetate I used for the window and the 5x7 white card blank.

The snow flakes and sentiment plaque are cut from Rinea's Frosted Foiled Paper Variety Pack.

Step 2: Create the shaker using two layers of foam tape, add sequins.

Frankly, this is not my strong point. It took a lot of piecing of foam tape around the snow flake and the acetate window to get the shaker just right. I also ran a line of foam tape around the perimeter of the card. Don't forget to add the sequins before placing the card front on the base. 😕

Step 3: Adhere foiled paper snowflakes to front of card.

I like to use Best Glue Ever from ScraPerfect. Just a few drops will hold the snowflakes in place. The foil is easily embossed and a bulky spot of glue will show.

The instructions for Best Wishes are simple: Gather, Diecut, Assemble.
When die cutting the foiled paper it is helpful to use washi tape to hold the die in place. Intricate dies take a few passes through the rollers and having the die slip is disastrous.

The balloon and sentiment for this card are 1/16 of an inch in places! I find that using a No-Clog Writing Cap assists in getting the glue exactly where I want it.

 I added glitter glue to my design. I love the color and sparkle it adds.
This card shows how easy it is to take traditional Christmas colors into the rest of the year. I used the Jolly Foiled Paper Variety Pack for this card.

Rinea foiled paper brings on the glamour while ScraPerfect glue and accessories make construction possible.

Supplies:
Cardstock:Recollections, Craftsmith
Foiled Paper:Rinea
Glitter Glue:Ranger
Sequins:Spiegel Mom Scraps
Alpha:Recollections
Border Punch:Martha Stewart
Dies:Darice, Poppy Stamps, Crafter's Companion, China
Glue and No-Clog Writing Cap:ScraPerfect

Scrap On!

~charity~