Enjoy the Now created by Tracey Thorne

 

Welcome to my first blog post of 2022 - and wow what a great Moodsketch to get it started. I am crushing on the colours of the moodboard this month and with the added Sketch my thinking has been taken care of - products and photos are all I need to worry about to put together a new memory to my albums. So lets get started with my new 12x12 'Enjoy the Now'.

 I have taken the colours and the sketch to create with - I didn't go for bright popping colours for this one - more warm & subdued tones for the.

I have used white 12x12 cardstock as my base. To that I have used Dylusions Calypso Teal spray & Heidi Swapp colourshine in Teal. I have used the kiss method to apply this to the page. 

I have then chosen a TCW stencil out of my stash of stencils - this may not be available anymore but there are a great range of circular, mandala type ones available in the shop. I have used Liquitex light modelling paste on both sides of the page in conjunction with the stencil. I have also used a stencil lightly in the middle of the page.

 

I have then worked out placement of my photo before beginning to stamp with some Ranger black ink. I have used the Stampers Anonymous- Tim Holtz stamp - Fragments. I have also used a couple of my older stamps-  a small dotty stamp by kaisercraft and a writing stamp by Prima. The stamping was kept primarily on the edges of the page and tapered back to the center.

 

With a stabilo pencil I have drawn a box where my photo will go and have then wet it down to add shadow. I have then sewn around this box and also to the left of the page where other embellishments will go.

I have used a range of embellishments to build up the photo and help tell the story of the photo.

 

I love to incorporate frames wherever I can and the Tim Holtz ideaology metal frames are a favourite for helping me find that extra dimension that I need. 

This is the finished layout - very moody - love this pallette to work with as I can really get into using my Distress Inks and blending around the outer edge of the page. I have used Scattered Straw and Tea Dye and have added a little more of the Stabilo ALLS pencil and water. 

Thanks for popping in and checking out the process of my 12x12 layout. 

Enjoy your weekend

tracey

#Circa 1980ish

 A new month sees us with a new moodboard and this one is a cracker. The colours are so versatile for all types of creativity... who doesn't like a bit of yellow and blue? Instead of the grey I wanted to test out my new coffee Izink ... but there will lots more creating for me this month so I will have a play with the moodboard again next week.

To create my layout I started with a base of white cardstock and to that I added some Izink dye spray - coffee - by spraying it on a piece of plastic and then pressing it on the page. I then did the same process for Art philosophy watercolour - ginger. 

I then went to my stash of ephemera - all that stuff you get in a pack but forget it is there - and started pulling out lots of kraft and brown toned tags & labels. I did a bit of paper shuffling to work out what shapes I needed and put them on the page.

After marking out where my ephemera layers were going I took a pencil and lightly drew a rectangle on my page which I later sewed around a couple of times. I have used the 13@rts stamp - unforgettable with Ranger black ink . I have also added a splash of Art Philosophy watercolor - truth 

I have added a little more depth by choosing Prima Art Alchemy paint - plum preserve in a couple of places to highlight the layers & pick up those tones in the photo. I used a spot stencil to add a little more texture to the page by adding a thick layer of Liquitex modelling paste. I have added this to extend past all the layers when they are added.

 

I double stacked the photo and added foam tape to the top photo. All the layers of ephemera were added by popping them under the photo in places. I have used some Vicki Boutin stickers, Tim Holtz rub ons, Thickers foam alpha, Ephemera tickets, Cocoa Vanilla Boys Rule word stickers.

I finished the layout off by adding some side journalling and some black cotton under the photo.

I hope you enjoy creating with this months moodboard. You will find an album for you to upload your  entry into over at the Scrapping Clearly Share & Inspire Facebook page. 

I hope this has inspired you to dust off your arty supplies ready to fill your August full of creativity.

tracey 

xx

Strong a Layout by Emma

Hi there,

It’s Tuesday, which means it’s my turn to share a creation with you all.

For this layout I was inspired by some of the colours in this months moodboard. Particularly the green and black image in the bottom corner. 

I was also inspired by 2 words in the quote, strong and woman. Hence my title and a selfie.

Most days I’m far from strong, but I’m a work in progress, so it’s something I try for. 

My background consists of lots of SC goodies, starting with stencils and modeling paste in opaque matte and

Jo Sonja’s texture paste in black. For my greens I used a couple of water colours from

the new Vicki Boutin water colour set. 

Some Distress Oxide in Twisted Citron and Cracked Pistachio. 

I also smeared some Dylusions Lemon Zest paint around with a palette knife.

You can see this process in more detail in my video at the end of this post. 

For my layers behind my photo I used a couple of sheets from a Pink Paislee 6x6 paper pad I tore this up and layered with a WRMK Typecast tag.

My title letters are from a Heidi Swapp alphabet. 

I did also tuck in a flair from Heidi Swapp flair and button embellishment set. 

The couple of enamel dots used are from the Heidi Swapp stickers set. 

I painted all my chipboard with the same Oxide inks as my background.

Lastly, as on all my layouts or creations, I flicked Liquitex carbon Artist ink around to pull the whole project together. 

I really hope this inspires you to join in with this months challenge. 

And I hope you enjoy my video too. 

I’ll catch you all soon. Enjoy your week. 

Em. Xx

In Search of Mojo - What do you do?

Hello Arty Peeps!

Welcome to March on the Scrapping Clearly blog.

Life has been a bit of a struggle lately and my creative mojo has gone walkabout.

So, inspired by my favourite creative comrade Lisa, I decided to try working with a formula.

Alas, my imagination was also lacking until I remembered these mixed media idea cards I have had for years.

I committed to a play date with my art journal yesterday.

I shuffled the deck and started at the top, no rules except I would use warm colours and whatever I had to hand. The goal was to reacquaint myself with free creative play, it didn't have to be pretty just cathartic.

Here is my first effort

Not so pretty but it got me started in a big way!

Here are the cards I turned up and what I did with them, in order.

- draw or paste a self-portrait                           I drew stick figure style face with a Posca

- add acrylic paint                                             black Ceramcoat

- journal with a permanent pen                         black Posca again

- sew something on                                            twine used to sew on mesh down left side

- draw, paint, or colour a border                        red bingo marker with correction fluid

- add texture paste through a stencil                  Prima copper crackle + TCW mini mosaic

- add fluid paint                                                 watered down orange paint

- use a sponge to dab paint in random places      Dylusions Funky Fuchsia

- include a tag, label, or envelope                      Heidi Swapp kraft tag

- use stickers                                                     Alphas, Simple Stories + CVS

- add washi/tissue tape                                     Tim Holtz music tissue tape

- add a piece of your recycled art

- add an ink wash                                             Dylusions Lemon Zest

Here's a closer look at the stitching,

I'm not too fussed on the mix of colours here but I do like the variety of textures.

While I waited for my other journal to dry I played in my smaller square one.

Here are my cards

- add a silhouette                                   DW TCW stencil + Ceramcoat black

- go wild, choose your own                      I stamped excess paint with a stencil

- rubber stamp                                        DWM faces + Archival ink

- use a colour you typically don't use       purple watercolor

- write with a paintbrush and ink             India ink

- splatter paint                                        crimson watercolor

- doodle                                                  correction fluid around writing

At this point I was quite liking what I had, so I stopped using the cards.

I added some stamping with heart bubble wrap and doodled around the hearts,

then added some yellow watercolour (ink spray) with a wet wipe.

It was a productive play date as it got me started on a mini album I have been planning for a while,

something I'm looking forward to sharing with you later this month.

So what do you do when your mojo is missing but you still have the need to create?

Does a formula work for you?

Leave me a comment and let me know.

Thanks so much for dropping by,

til next time,

Art Journal Page

Hi Everyone,

today I am going to share with you one of my favorite art journal pages

created using the awesome paint ranges stocked by Scrappingclearly.

I have used a Prima Vanity Fair art journal but this would work just as well in a Dylusion's art journal in any size.

I have used a combination of the amazing acrylic paints that Scarppingclearly stocks from Liqutex and Winsor and Newton.

I have chosen a blue and white palette with just a hint of yellow.

I incorporated stamps and chipboard as well as Liqutex inks.

I love how inks flood and pool in the chipboard and

how the white ink splatters so well.

Thank you for looking at my page.

Kim

Awesome - Scrapbook Layout with Emma.

Hi everyone,
Emma here, sharing a quick layout I made with more of the awesome ScrappingClearly goods. 

This layout starts with some Distress oxides, Faded Jeans and Iced Spruce. 

Then, using 2 sheets from the the September Skies 6x6 paper pad,
I cut strips to layer behind my photo, on top of some plasterer's tape.

I used a couple of the Heidi Swapp acrylic stars, as well as veneer, under my layers, and also used some Studio Calico stars. 

Lastly, I used a few more of the wood veneers from Heidi Swapp to finish my embellishments, but chose to keep them plain to add a little brightness to the layout. 

A nice simple quick layout to start the month off. 

We have some pretty cool challenges this month so I hope you get the
chance to be in the running for a very awesome $30 prize. 

I’ll see you all very soon. 

Em xx

Summer Days by Lauren Hender

Hello Everyone and BIG welcome to DECEMBER! 

Oh my goodness, this time of year is so hectic but I LOVE IT! 

I love everything about Christmas. The music, the food, the family, the shopping and even a little bubbles every now and then. 

Are you are lover of Christmas or do you dread this time? 

As the months are getting warmer and warmer here in Australia I thought I would share a layout with using the beautiful Endless Summer collection by Cocoa Vanilla Studio found HERE in the Scrapping Clearly store. 

I just love this collection.. and I have to say I think it's one of my Cocoa Vanilla Studio favs. 

Which is your favourite element above? 

If you would like to see how this layout has come together I have created a process video. This shows  you the ins and outs, the ups and downs of how this layout came together. 

I promise you also.. although it appears to have lots of elements its was super quick and easy to come together. 

So lets do some shopping

Endless Summer Ephemera Pack

Patterned Paper 1 -Aloha

Patterned Paper 2 - Coastal Chill

Flair Buttons

Wood Veneers

Woodies

Here are some close up of the layout. 

I hope my layout has inspired you to get creative. 

Have a fabulous December. 

Lauren xoxox