#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

Win This!!!!

Good Morning Arty Peeps!!

Our Boss-Lady, Kylie is feeling super generous again!

She's offering a brand-spanking-new WeRMK sewing machine

as a prize for a project! 

Use some of our products from the store and upload into

our Facebook group. Find all the nitty gritty deets below.

Entries due by midnight Sunday 17th December.
Australian entries only.
International entries may be featured on our blog only.

Enter projects to this album.

Have fun, so looking forward to seeing your projects.

Handmade Clutch - With Karyn Schultz!

Hi Scrapping Clearly Lovelies!!! 

It's Karyn here and today I have a different kind of project to share with you. Its a clutch bag. Made using lots of painty goodness available in the  Scrapping Clearly Store.
I made this for Rachael for her 16th birthday, and I have many more plans for one for myself and Jessica :)

I start with some canvas (purchased from Spotlight (I recommend buying the best quality one) and I cut a piece approx 30cm x 53cm. You can use whatever size you like. You can always cut it down. 

I've used Dina Wakley paints (Tangerine, turquoise, lime, sky, blackberry violet, magenta, lemon) to paint the background.

I like to use a silicone brush for my painting - it is so much easier to clean between colours!! The canvas soaks in the colour so be prepared to use plenty of paint!

I used the KaiserCraft mini designer templates dots and dashes with Dylusions black marble paint, and KaiserCraft mini designer templates bubbly with Dylusions calypso teal paint to add another layer of painty interest.

Next I added some Bo Bunny gold glitter paste in places, and I used my white Posca paint pen to draw some dash patterns and then to add some splatters. Lastly I watered down some Dylusions black paint and added splatters across the canvas.

I let this dry thoroughly over night then cut it down to the shape of the clutch. I chose an angled clutch front because I already had an clear plastic case this size. In the future I would like to make my own custom plastic case.  

I chose some purple cotton for the lining and cut to the same size then stitched around the edge 

Here is the finished product - I love it!! Now I want to try different colours and I need more of those yummy Bo Bunny glitter pastes!!

Scrapping Clearly products I've used include 

Dina Wakley paints (Tangerine, turquoise, lime, sky, blackberry violet, magenta, lemon) 
KaiserCraft mini designer templates - dots and dashes, and bubbly
Dylusions Paint - black marble and calypso teal
Bo Bunny Glitter Paste - gold
Posca Paint pens - white  

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx

Karyn