My 2Crafty Chipboard November Design Team Reveal"Love You"

 

Hello there friends, thanks for stopping by.

Today I have another layout to share with you that I actually created the

background of late one night after I had finished teaching a class in Perth recently.

I just began to play & before I knew it I had created this mixed media background!!

I just knew it would come in handy.

 2Crafty Chipboard Used.

 

Naturally I have used some lovely pieces of my favourite 2Crafty Chipboard.

I really loved the grunginess of this mixed media 

background against all the prettiness of the flowers etc.

 

 

Lots of lovely flowers from 49and Market.

A sweet little flair badge which I custom made myself.

 

Some fussy cut elements for detail from 49and Market.

 

I just knew this mixed media background would come in handy.

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Well thats all from me today.

See you back here later in the month with more.

 

 

"The Magic of Christmas"Showcasing a NEW Christmas Collection from 49and Market

 Hi there friends, thanks for stopping by.

Today is a really exciting day because I get to showcase the brand 

NEW Christmas paper collection from 49 and Market called “Winters Edge”.

It is absolutely gorgeous. Such a lovely shabby chic, vintage inspired 

Christmas collection. So here is my very first layout using it...

I wanted to use traditional Christmas colours on this one & added lots & lots of gold. 

Sad all the gold doesn’t show in the photos though!! 

There is sooo much gold sparkly on this layout but it just 

doesn't show up in the photos !!!

 This NEW paper collection is absolutely beautiful, the photos of it just don’t do it justice.

 So much gorgeous detail on these papers, but subtle too.

 Lots of beautiful flowers & I have added some little

Christmas berries & foliage in as well.

Lots of my favourite 2Crafty of course.

Another layout finished. 

Stay tuned for lots more Christmas inspiration

using this beautiful NEW paper collection.

 

NEW Release KITS With "Technique Videos" Included Now Available

 

KITS...KITS...KITS... 

I have my next two NEW kits now available for sale. 

Both these kits come with ALL products needed to make the layout

plus full & comprehensive written instructions

PLUS

This month I have done a "private access" technique VIDEO TUTORIAL !!!

So that means only those people that buy either of these kits will have

access to the little "technique video". 

Now thats a bonus wouldn't you agree?

The GIRL KIT "Sugar & Spice"

 Includes all the 2Crafty Chipboard, papers from  Maja Designs in Sweden, 

lots of beautiful flowers, a mini Distress Ink pad, a bottle of "Glossy Accents",

 Prills, gauze & more. 

Plus the written instructions & the "Private Access" Video too.

The BOY KIT "Memories"

Includes paper & flowers from 49 and Market, lots of 2Crafty Chipboard,

two sprays, paint, word strips, cut out tag sheet, wood slice, feather & more.

Plus the written instructions & the "Private Access" Video too.

I also post anywhere in the world.

For all inquiries & orders, simply email me me at

vgarling@bigpond.net.au 

You will find these kits & many more at the top on this page

where you see this image. This KITS folder will be updated regularly

as new kits are added & ones that are sold our are deleted.

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE

Another NEW KIT Release for October"Memories"Including Private Access to a VIDEO TUTORIAL

Hi there friends, thanks for calling by.

Today I have a boy layout to share with you that will be one of the

TWO NEW October KITS 

I am releasing which will include private access to a

 technique video tutorial as well as full Step X Step written instructions as well ....

I try to release TWO NEW KITS every month. 

All my kits come with full instructions & all product needed.

 I started off with a 

mixed media background to create a nice backdrop for everything else & this kit

 will come with the necessary sprays you will need to create this layout. 

It really is super simple & in the private VIDEO I will show you how to do this.

 2Crafty Chipboard Used...

Arrow Word Set

Brick Panel

Deer Head Set

Geometric Arrows

12" Chain Lengths

For the title I used this 2Crafty Chipboard "Memories" word from the "Arrow Word Set".

All the chipboard in this kit is also from 2Crafty Chipboard.

All the bronze coloured chipboard pieces were simply coloured up with some

 bronze metallic paint which is also included in this kit. Too easy.

Here you can see I doubled up the "Deer Heads" for a 3D look. The larger one at the

 back I coloured with some black ink while the slightly smaller one at the front, 

I wiped over with some texture paste before painting it with the same bronze paint.

I was really happy how the "Deer Heads" turned out. Great for boy pages.

 The "Brick Panel" was cut into pieces & poked in here & there

around the photos & the "Chain Length" added a nice masculine touch.

A couple of feathers & a slice of wood, & hey presto, all done.

My papers & flowers are from 49 and Market & are also included in this kit too.

To order this or any of my other kits just email me at
vgarling@bigpond.net.au

All my kits currently available can be found at the top of this page
where it says......
KITS...KITS...KITS

Well thats all from me today.

Until next time.

My Newest KIT ReleaseMy 2Crafty Chipboard October Design Team Reveal"Sugar & Spice"

Hi there friends, thanks for calling by.

Today I have a monochromatic layout to share with you

that is part of my October design team reveal for

2Crafty Chipboard.

I am releasing this layout as a KIT in a couple of weeks time too.
Contact me for more details at...  vgarling@bigpond.net.au 
To see ALL the other kits I have available for sale
CLICK HERE

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I just love these shades of green.

 2Crafty Chipbaord Used...

Ivy Clusters

"Sugar & Spice" title

Ana's Vine

 All the green pieces of chipboard on my layout were treated in the same way.

A basecoat of white paint, followed by wiping them over with a Distress Ink in 

"Peeled Paint" & then finished off with some good old fashion "Glossy Accents".

The Glossy Accents, or Dimentional Magic as it was also known back in

 the day, does several things here. Firstly it intensifies the colour but because 

it is a wet medium & Distress Ink is water soluable, it causes the

Distress Ink to kind of run & gives a fabulous effect.

This technique only works with water soluable ink.

These "Ivy Clusters" are such a lovely chipboard piece.

I have broken them into pieces to suit my layout.

I have also broken the "Ana's Vine" up slightly too.

Thats the beauty of chipboard, it is just so adaptable.

 I was so happy how the chipboard worked out on this layout.

From the title to the ivy & then also the "Ana's Vine".

Well thats all for me today.

I hope I have inspired you in some small way.

If you like my layout I would love you to leave me a comment,

it is always nice to read your feedback.

Until next time.

My 49and Market October Design Team RevealPart One"You"

Hi there friends, thanks for stopping by. Today I have part one of my October DT reveal for

49and Market

 that I created using their newest "Island Paradise" paper & I have teamed it 

with their "Cottage Life 3D Embellishments".  I think these work well together.

49and Market Products Used...

"Island Paradise" Windward Bound paper (background)
"Cottage Life" 3D Layered Embellishments
Botannical Potpourri Flowers in Grenadine
Botannical Potpourri Flowers in Navy Blue
Botannical Blends Flowers in Snow White
Burlap Trim in Cream

 Here you can see those gorgeous little rain boots from the

 Cottage Life 3D embellishments.

 They are so sweet.

My chipboard title is from 2Crafty Chipboard.

 Lots of my favourite 49and Market flowers. I always like to add a variety of 

different flowers to my work as opposed to just using one sort of flower.

The stand out on my layout would have to be this rooster, which is also from the 

3D embellishment sheet. I have also layered some of the cream "Burlap Trim" 

behind my photo for added texture.

A small amount of stencilling on the background, nothing 

too much though as I wanted to keep a real fresh & clean look.

 Another layout complete. I hope I have inspired you in some small way to perhaps 

give our 3D embellishment sheets a try. There are so many pieces on the one sheet. 

They really go a long way. 

Well thats all I have for you today. I hope you like this one.

Until next time.

OCTOBER KITMore 2Crafty Chipboard Design Team Inspiration"Life Is Short-Take the Journey"

Hi there friends, thanks for stopping by.

Today I am back with more DT inspiration for

2Crafty Chipboard.

 2Crafty Chipboard Product Used...

"Take the Journey" - title

Mini Checkerboard Pieces

"Old Fence" 

Mini Bicycles

 I was really happy with how this one turned out

I just love these colours & all the elements came together

really easy. (now that is rare!!)

In this pic you can see this NEW RELEASE title I have used.

I thought this "Mini Bicycle" 

was the perfect piece to go with the title.

Now all the chipboard I have used has all been treated the same.

#1. I painted all the chippies with a coat of metallic copper acrylic paint.

#2. Then I used some blue acrylic paint sponged on here & there to create

some interest. 

The "Old Fence Panel" is another great chippie piece

& adds a touch of realism. A perfect piece for layering.

I have also added two little Flair badges to my layout too.

I shouted myself a badge making machine & so now all my layouts 

can have little custom made flair badges. Just a nice little touch. 

Here you can see a piece of the "Checkerboard Bits"

 that I have tucked in amongst my layers too. 

All these lovely brown flowers are from 49and Market.

Well thats all from me today.

 I do hope you like my layout.

Until next time.