How To Make An Epic Layout With A Stencil

The background for this epic layout is made with a stencil and layers of Glimmer Glam. Shiny foiled paper makes the photo mat pop and multiple die-cuts add to the layers. The boy wears his mask like he is proud to be a

~ Fossil Face ~

 

The base of the layout is covered with a small print of circles, cubes, and stars. The central 8 inches of the paper is enhanced with sheer, sparkle paint, dabbed thru a stencil. To keep the colors clear I had to apply each color then wash and dry the stencil.

 The photo mat is a rectangle of patterned paper topped with a rectangle of foiled paper. Best Glue Ever holds the foiled paper without leaving wet marks or wrinkles.

 The die-cut arrows and gears are applied with thin strips or dots of Best Glue Ever.

 An thin outline of Best Glue Ever holds the foil lined mandala strips to the layout.

 Another layer of die-cuts, these with minuscule gluing surfaces, are added to the layout. The No-Clog Writing Cap places the glue exactly where it is needed.

 A thin strip of Best Glue Ever attaches a strip of craft foam to the border stickers.

 White, fabric thickers are painted with the same blue, glitter paint used with the stencil.

 Each alpha is dotted with Best Glue Ever then placed on the layout.

 From this angle you can see the dimension the craft foam gives the embellishments.

 Although the finished product covers nearly half of the stenciled background, the colored circles still enhance the layout and give the page depth.

Supplies:
Patterned Paper, Stickers:Photoplay
Foiled Paper:Rinea
Cutting Dies:Echo Park, Avery Elle
Stencil:Memory Box
Alpha:American Crafts
Glitter Paint:Tattered Angels

Craft On!

~charity~

How To Make Mixed Media Bubbles For Scrapbook Pages

Today I have a fun layout that is all about imagination and how to make mixed media bubbles for scrapbook pages. My two youngest children discovered this tree with above ground roots by the river. They lived 100 Adventures between those wooden arms. Even at 10 and 12 their imagination is going full tilt!

~ Adventure Is ~

To echo the water scene I used 49 and Market papers from the Sand and Sea collection. I fussy cut this giant jelly fish and popped it up with craft foam. Best Glue Ever holds the project together securely.

I created the bubbles with Drip Rings, a Memory Box stencil. I used Nuvo Embellishment Mousse in Lilac Lavender, Citrus Green, and Coastal Reef over the stencil. Nuvo Mousse dries quickly with plenty of texture and pliability.

 I used Close To My Heart watercolors to fill in the bubbles. The color palette is excellent and the water brush by the same company makes water painting a snap!

Today is reveal day for Lucy's new sketch. For the full reveal stop by

  My Sketch World.

Supplies:

Cardstock:DCWV
Patterned Paper:49 and Market

Border Stickers:Echo Park, Bo Bunny

Alpha:Studio Calico

Tiny Type:Echo Park

Stencil:Memory Box

Mixed Media Paste:Tonic Studios
Watercolors:Close To My Heart

Scrap On!

~charity~

How To Make a Sweet Card With Stunning Stencils

This sweet card uses a stunning stencil to deliver delight. The card base, sentiment, and large die-cut are from the same sheet of 12x12 cardstock. This trick simplifies the design and lets me spend more time on the background and layering.

~ Hello Hello ~

Parts and Pieces:

Card base 4x6"

Patterned Paper Card Front: 3 ¾ X 5 ¾"

Stencil

Dye Ink and Applicator

30” RicRak

Craft Foam

Die-cut Doily, Teddy Bear, and Sentiment

Best Glue Ever

No-Clog Writing Cap

Step 1:Dab ink through stencil placed over card front. 

Step 2:Adhere doily to card front, center. When layering a card I use ScraPerfect Best Glue Ever at the center but not around the edges. As it dries the doily edges will lift off the card front. This keeps the card from looking too flat and pressed together.

Step 3:Wrap ricrak around card front, tie at center, keeping knot low profile for layering over.

Step 4:Using Best Glue Ever and craft foam build a bridge on the back of the die-cut to span the knot. Leave to dry.

Step 5:Adhere die-cut to card front, then card front to blank.

Step 6:Use a No-Clog Writing Cap to adhere sentiment to card front.

The pale blues, grays, and silver tones of this card had me planning to send it off to a new mother. My daughter had other ideas. She swooped my pretty blue and silver card up and just HAD to have it to give to a teacher. I deemed that a worthy cause and off she went with her prize.

Supplies:

Cardstock:Recollections

Patterned Paper:49 and Market

Foiled Paper:Rinea

Stencil:Memory Box

Ink: CTMH

Rikrak:Vintage

Metal Cutting Dies:Peachy Cheap, Amazon

Craft Foam:Thrifted

Scrap On!

~Charity Hotrum~