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 Stunning ATC's with Supplies on Hand

Here is how to make stunning ATC's with supplies on hand using ScraPerfect product to fill in the blanks. Crafting is one of my best stress relievers, but I don't always have time for a full blown project. ATC's (Artist Trading Cards) are only 2.5" by 3.5"  and anything goes. NO rules, NO need for extensive planning, just playing with the latest techniques and your favorite products.

~ Dragonfly ATC's ~

For the first set of ATC's I misted cotton and used it to layer colors on white card stock.

I stamped dragonflies on the cards then added a layer of gold rub-on. I re-stamped the dragonflies on the blue card since they weren't showing through so well.

The next step was was heat embossed stars and Transfer Foil for the dragonflies. The lower orange dragonfly had to be refoiled. The dragonflies for the blue card were outlined in foil. You can see the Best Glue Ever drying below.

The finished product features the words Happy and So Happy on the gold card and Dream on the blue card. When I first stamped the word Happy it smeared. I quickly added a spritz of the Best Cleaner Ever to a cotton round and wiped away the pigment ink. I re-stamped the word Happy and heat embossed it. I added Robin's Nest Dew Drops to the gold card and flourishes to the blue card using modeling paste and a stencil.
~ Happy & Dream ~

The second set of cards started with cotton dabbed with ink and rubbed on white cardstock.

I wanted just the butterfly body of a rubber stamp. I stamped the design on paper then cut out just the part I wanted. This created a mask that I could stamp through. For the wings I used a different stamp, twice. I added Stickles and Liquid Pearls to accent the wings.

I accented opposite corners of the cards with rub-ons and added rub-on words as well as layered washi tape. A couple stripes of hand stitching and dotted white ink finish off the second set of cards.
~ Pure & Genuine ~

The third set of cards are a lot brighter. I used 3 colors of highlighter and cotton to blend the inks.

I used a flourish stamp and a dragonfly stamp for images and gems to decorate. A white pencil toned down the vibrant colors a notch. 

To add a frame I dipped my finger in white acrylic paint and edged the cards.

These last two cards depend less on technique and more on color to grab the viewers attention. They are simple yet still follow the dragonfly theme.
~ Hope & Adventure ~

Although these ATC's use widely different techniques they blend easily as a set. The dragonfly theme brings them together while the colors set them apart. 

ScraPerfect Glue, Cleaner, and Foil made this project go smoothly.

Supplies:

Paper:Recollections

Stamps:Kaiser Craft, Hot Off The Press, CTMH,
 Inkadinkado, Stampabilities, My Minds Eye
Stitching:Sew Easy by WeRMrk
Dye Ink:Close To My Heart
Pigment Ink, Mist:Clearsnap
Embossing Powder:American Crafts
Modeling Paste:Liquitex
Stencils:Momenta, The Crafter's Workshop
Washi Tape:Love My Tapes
Acrylic Paint:Pentart
Narrow Washi Tape, Gems:Michaels

Stickers:Glitz Design
Rub-Ons:7 Gypsies, Glitz Design
Highlighters:Sharpie
White Pencil:Crazy Art
Stickles, Liquid Pears:Ranger
Dew Drops:Robin's Nest
Glue, Cleaner, Transfer Foil:ScraPerfect

Scrap-On!

~charity~