The Layout below features in the video tutorial that can be viewed on my blog ” Justscrapbooking’s Creative space”

Products used include

• Dusty attic chipboard
• Ten Seconds Studio metal
• Stewart Gill Paints

The next few layouts I designed for the Autumn weekend retreat in Bristol . Again the painting techniques are created with Stewart Gill Paints

This one is also featured in my Blog

The Witching Hour!

Both Layouts were created using The New Prima Papers. In  the first I used the Pixi Glen Collection the mini frames and scalloped border are from Dusty Attic, the Key is one of my ” Flea Market” finds.

The second layout uses the Printery Collection as well as chipboard from Dusty Attic and Imaginarium Designs.The Large hat pin is also a flea market find

You can browse the Justscrapbooking shop by following this link there you will find the products used in these layouts

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I wanted to blur the line between photo and background to create the impression that one flows into the other.

The effects have been created using layers of stamped images, texture paste and stencils.

In the second layout I printed the photo twice .Once on photo paper,the second slightly bigger on water colour paper . I then used ink and water to blend.

I designed the following layouts  to show case the techniques being taught in the 6 workshops during the course of the weekend namely 

1. Creating stamped collage backgrounds
2. masking and misting with shimmers paints
3. using stencils to create a textured background
4. Melt pot embellishments
5. Metal embossing techniques using 10 Second Studio products
6. creating 3 d embelishments  Moths butterflies dragonflies 

All products used in the following pieces can be purchased from my webshop.If you would like some advice on how to recreate some of the effects/elements please feel free to  email me.

 I used the Melt pot, UTEE ,old pocket watch and some tiny watch parts to create this element.Paper and flowers are by Prima Marketing .

Background created using stamped collage techniques ,dimension added using stencils and texture paste.

I have been working on some Altered books for the weekend in October. Here is a couple of the cover designs , more to come!

Message in a bottle

Timeless

As I mentioned in the March Newsletter, here are some examples of Bunting  I think would make a great addition to a Layout or mini album.

The first is very simple, made from cream Manilla paper which has been sprayed with Shimmerz paint and stamped over. The addition of Prima bling completes the glitzy look.

Next we have a vintage look, again layerd stamped images. This time on old sheet music.

Beach bunting, created using corrugated card and sheet music which I coloured with distress ink and then dipped in bees wax. Finished off with shells and Vintaj brass embellishment.

Lastly Vintaj Brass bunting. I cut a brass blank to shape ( using sturdy scissors), embossed with  cuttlebug, and finally embellished with more vintaj goodies. Oh the tassel is from the new Prima trinkets range. 

The first of several layouts I used on the Spring weekend.

I used TenSecond Studio and Viva decor products to create the central design. I then combined the old and the new with sheet music and Prima paper from the Botanicals range. Beautiful brass embellishments by Vintaj .

Here are some close ups.( click on image to see full size)

In the next layout  layering is key to the effect. I used the pocket watch element of this layout,( One of my flea market finds) in the  Melt pot workshop.

Paper and flowers by Prima ( New Botanicals collection) . Title Stamp  Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous .

Here are some of the features in close up.

Next a simple clean layout.  Paint effects on background created using Shimmerz paints. Sheet music Rosettes add the detail.The watch face is accented with a Vintaj Brass Filigree flower.

Working with Ten Second Studio Metal and creating collage backgrounds. Clock embellishment created in the  Melt pot workshop.

Detail is everything. Every layout features a little something by Vintaj. Above you can see a little brass filigree flower and some clock hands, which when combined with the melt pot embellishment transform a simple orange flower.

Prima Botanicals , Ten second Studio metal and this amazing stamp set come together with my sheet music and vintage clip art( Graphics Fairy) for this spring inspired layout. Again Vintaj brass elements add detail .

Last but not least. Adding texture with texture medium and stencils. Hinges and filigree by Vintaj Brass. Flowers and Birds new from Prima. Paper Artsy bird cage  Die was used for the little swing.

All products used in these layouts can be purchased from the Just scrapbooking  webshop .