He's got skills by Tracey B

 Happy Tuesday everyone! 

Here's another bright and cheery layout inspired by this month's mood board.

I wasn't sure exactly where I was going with this LO in the beginning (situation normal really) so I started with a coat of white gesso as I was pretty sure I wanted to be able to 'move' whatever medium I decided to use.

I opted for some gelatos initially so a scribble on my messy mat, a spritz with water and then transferred them to my layout using some plastic packaging.

I also used them to colour the diecuts I was using (just painting with a brush).   

I used a swirly stencil and a pencil to draw in some curves and then went back in with a black Posca pen & defined the swirls adding a few more freehand as I went along.   Note to self - ensure your LO is dry or you'll bugger up your Posca!

 

I then grabbed another stencil, a foam applicator and some Distress Oxide for another layer. 

Because the Distress Oxide will react with water I spritzed some ware onto by hand and then flicked it onto the LO.

Another stencil and some Art Anthology Dimensional Velvet paint. I just love this stuff - so lush and creamy.

I then fussy cut a Hambly screen print, layered my photo, added a title and stuck everything down and lastly added some journalling.

   

Products I've used include

Gesso

Gelato (lemon, tangerine and bubblegum)

Distress Oxide (Picked Raspberry)

Foam applicator

Art Anthology Velvet paint (Aloha)

Donna Downey stencil (Bubbles)

Mosiac tile stencil

Posca pen

WRMK patterned paper

Hambly Screen print

Diecut (borrowed)

Still a week left to join in the fun with this month's mood board.

Would love to see what you create.

cheers

Tracey

Kick Back - with Emma.

Well the long weekend just flew past!!!
Did it even happen? Hmmmm…...

 Sadly I didn't get a lot of time to be creative, but I did get some time to get a little inky and create this page for you all today.

Oh boy did I get inky! I started off by priming my cardstock with clear gesso.

Then I pulled out lots of my Distress Oxide Reinkers! Wow this was so therapeutic and fun. 

I applied a little water to the background first and then 'painted' with a watercolour brush the oxides. Layering, dotting and blending the colours together.

I had applied my remaining Tim Holtz Remnant Rubs before I started this procedure, and I just love how they resist the inks so they stay prominent.

Behind my photo I ripped a couple of different grunge papers from the Ella & Viv range. And I had a left over WRMK frame that I tucked into the layers also.

The flags are from Pink fresh and I loved the texture this gave to the page. They complimented the photo with the denim vibe.

The quotes are the ever favourite Tim Holtz small talk stickers, this time I used ones from the 'snarky' collection.

Lastly I added a few splashes of black Liquitex ink over my photo and page to bring it all together.

That's this little beauty all complete.

Don't forget that we have another awesome Cyber crop happening this week. we would love to see all your creations for these awesome challenges.

I'll see you again next week.

Happy Scrapping, Em xx

Perfect the way i am - With Emma.

Hello Beautiful SC fans.

Today its my turn to share with you my layout using some awesome products that you can find in store.

This layout I have used the very fun and cool range from Heidi Swapp.

Again my page has an awesome pic that I sourced from Pinterest.

So much inspo out there why not use it right?

Firstly I started with a blank piece of paper and painted it with Dylusions Rose quartz.

Then I stamped a couple of feather 

stamps over it, and then cut them out ready to use.

Then I chose a sheet from the Heidi Swapp Pineapple Crush range in flamingle,

 (such a cool name).

For my background I painted black stripes with some Black gesso inspired by my gorgeous creative friend Tammy who totally rocks this concept every time.

Once dry I flicked the Rose Quartz acrylic over that.

Then I built my layers using a couple of the perforated square cards from Heidi Swapps mini messages book.

There is also a WRMK typecast tag tucked in there too.

My chipboard I painted in dylusions again but this time in fresh lime.

And the frame in the Rose.

I arranged my feathers as a 'tail' behind my photo with the chippy.

And I added a few rub ons from Tim Holtz life quotes and some complimentary stickers from Heidi swapp pineapple crush range. A handful of enamel dots and this layout was complete.

I hope you join in this week before the month is up, you could totally win yourself a voucher.
Ill catch you all next month with another cool challenge.
till then, Em xx

Beauty of a good heart with Emma Zappone

Hi SC friends, 

Today I’m sharing a more ‘pretty’ layout with you all. 

How gorgeous is that base sheet!! 

So this paper is part of the paper arts range, Paper Beauty 1. 

Under my layers I then played with some oxide ink in abandoned coral and Dylusions acrylic paint in rose quartz. 

I flicked only a little oxide ink in salty ocean around to bring out the blue in my image. 

Then I built my layers, firstly using some Tim Holtz tissue paper  hich I scrunched, and I layered a couple of the Heidi Swapp colour magic notes which I coloured with the same paints and inks I used on my base. 

You can see how in my video 😊 

I tucked in some dyed pieces of fabric to add a textured feel and it also complimented the colours in the image. The WRMK frame I embossed by using a stamp and then emboss powder  I loved that this gave another texture but only subtle. 

In a few places I also added a few Tim Holtz rubons amongst my stamping. 

Then I placed a few embellishments, one being this Tim Holtz quote bands this also became my title. 

Finally I added just a small handful of enamel shapes in soft pink. 

So there is my ‘pretty’ layout. 

I hope you enjoy my video and the awesome music my gorgeous boy made for it. 

I’ll catch you all again soon. 

Em xx

Don't Grow Up - Layout by Melinda Sweetman

Hey, and hello, fellow scrappers!
I cannot believe we are in December already but here we are and
here I am with my first share for the month!

Again, for this post I am sharing in detail one of my takes on one of the 10th Birthday challenges
and this was a little bit of a struggle for me as I chose the "Use the ScrappingClearly Colours" on your project. Which happened to be 85% pink and with 2 boys it can be tricky!
I did however get permission from my almost 8 year old, and off I went!

Here's my page, and though it probably is not 85% pink I really do love how it came out!

And here, if you are interested, is my process video.
This one is short and sweet, this page practically put itself together for me!!

I started with a white cardstock base and a photo of my big boy from his 7th birthday party in January this year.
He just looked so grown up!! I knew IMMEDIATELY that I would use the "Don't Grow Up" puffy stickers for my title from the Boys Rule collection.

I wanted to do some stamping so grabbed my Arrows stamp set by 49 & Market and my Black Archival Ink and got to work stamping some of those gorgeous arrows in the 2 corners.

I added in some splatters using a range of Colour Blast Colour Shimmer Pots. The colours I have used are (lightest to darkest) Blush, Punch, Lipstick and Fire Engine.

While that dried I dug into my paper scraps box and pulled out the first 2 pink patterned papers I found,
which were this one from the Maggie Holmes Bloom range and this one from the WRMK Crush range.
I cut them slightly bigger than my photo to use as photo mats. I also distressed the edges of both patterns.

I wanted to get as much pink on the page as I could so I dug into my little bowl of "too big to go into my boxes" ScrappingClearly stash and pulled out one of these gorgeous Heidi Swapp bulldog clips. I have had these in my stash for AGES and haven't been able to find just the right place so I was super happy to get one on this page
- it looks adorable!

I knew that I had some giant acetate numbers left in my C'est La Vie ephemera pack
so I checked that the colours for the 7 would work and voila, pink and white!! Winning!

While I was in that box of goodies I saw these awesome black vellum word stickers with gold
and added a few of those.

My final touch were some enamel dots, again in pink, with a few white stars thrown in too!
Oh, and of course some journalling, in pink as well, and my date stamp.

This layout came together really quickly for me after I knew that my boy was ok with me using pink on his page and, I've already said it, but I really love it!!

I hope I have inspired you to create with your stash and while you're at it maybe you should check out our December challenges in the FB group - ScrappingClearly - both will give you the chance at an awesome $30 store voucher!

And our special Christmas challenge, which could bag you a WeRMK sewing machine!!

This one is due by midnight Sunday 17th, here.

Until next time, happy scrapping!!

Melinda

xx

Do You Have The Same Problem As Me?

Good Morning Arty Peeps! 

Ok, my name is Peg, and I am addicted to Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inkpads.
There, I said it.
I have another oxide layout to share with you today, sorry (not sorry!).

Seriously though, check out that background on heavy weight cardstock.

How can you not love that!

To allow the gorgeous oxide colours to shine I kept the embellishments to a minimum; a pack of Dusty Attic chipboard coloured black with a marker, and some enamel dots.

I used these stickers, also coloured black with a marker, for my title.

I hand journalled on a foiled card.

I added some heart-shaped bubble wrap stamping to the corners with the chippy cogs.

Too easy, and such a quick page.

So yes, I'm addicted to oxide inkpads. I cannot see me not playing with them well into the future. I am in lurve.

If you don't have any yet, get some!

Thanks for coming by,

'til next time,

stay arty,

More Something Wonderful!

Hello Arty Peeps!

Hope y'all are well and happy, maybe making plans for St Paddy's Day next week?

Peg here to share another page using the Teresa Collins 'Something Wonderful' range. This one is just slapped together quickly using bits of prettiness torn from the 6 x 6 paper pad. I stuck my photo down (and framed it) with washi tape, reinforcing it all with a couple of staples on the corners.

I added some Heidi Shine black and teal splats to the background, layered up my mini pic on tags (oodles in this pack!), and typed my journalling with a teal ribbon, cool!!

So with just a few stickers, a chippie, and a bit of transparency ('Story Time'), my page was done. Too easy! 

Gotta love quick pages, right?!

So happy crafting and see you next time.

Thanks for coming by,

Cheers to a New Year coming!

Happy Holidays!!

It's Boxing Day in Australia today.

I hope everyone has had (or is still having) a fabulous Xmas day.

Since 2016 has been a bit of a crappy year I scrapped this page to celebrate one of the few good times. AND it was a great time!

 The story explains it all, I typed it up on my new WeRMK typewriter, it's awesome! I LOVE that it will type across a full 12 x 12 page and there are so many gorgeous accessories! There are still a few in the shop, Mint, Pink, or White, but you'd better be quick because they fly off the shelves. Here I used 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock and hand cut the strips, taking up the space around my foam word.

I made a background on Marshmallow card using a TCW stencil with a Kaisercraft stamp and archival ink (so it wouldn't run when I wet it). Then I coloured it up with some Funky Fuschia and Cut Grass Dylusions sprays.

I layered up my photos on some black and white patterned papers I had lying around then added paperclips, a flair, and a chippy title (I coloured over the 'fun' with a Posca pen to make it stand out).

I embellished with a Kaisercraft flower and chippy stickers, the camera is from the same pack as my chippy title.

 I added a couple of phrase stickers to my pics and used some freebie Doc Marten stickers from the local surf shop - bargain!

Thanks for taking time out to drop in.

See y'all next year!

Snapchat Fun with Melinda - November Mood Board Challenge

Hey there ScrappingClearly fans!! Melinda here with you today sharing a fun page I put together using a combination of supplies from the beautiful kits Kylie has sent me!

Before I go any further though, here is a refresher of this month's mood board - isn't it beautiful!! 

I took inspiration from the colours and that blue water coloury paint swatch bit - it reminded me of the ocean! And funnily enough, those beautiful peacock feathers reminded me of mermaid scales so I went straight for the photo I ended up choosing! And here is my take!

I have made a YouTube process video which you can see below on my channel and read on for a few close ups!

I had a lot of fun playing with some Colour Blast goodies in the background! I started with a stencil and some Colour Paste in Singin' The Blues, Bling and Deep Water and a stencil from my stash.

After that was all dry I added some water colour using a big brush and some Envy Colour Shimmer Spray straight from the bottle.

I have used some papers from the WRMK Crush 6x6 paper pad and also this paper from the Shimelle Starshine collection to back the photo. I haven't added a heap of things on top of the mixed media work, I really wanted to be able to see it but I have used some bits from the Shimelle Starshine ephemera pack, the Pink Paislee C'est La Vie stickers and also one of the pieces from the same ephemera pack.

I have used these beautiful gold glitter thickers from the Maggie Holmes Bloom collection for my title and quickly added a little journalling! 

My final touches were some staples and some little black glitter hearts and stars from this Heidi Swapp alpha sheet. And of course, a date stamp and a couple of sentiments!

I hope this inspires you to interpret the moodboard in whichever way takes your fancy! You still have a few days to share your own take over in our FB group so make sure you get your entries in for a chance at some great prizes!

Thanks so much for stopping by, until next time!

Melinda