Steampunk Goodness

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today...

Today I am sharing my latest work for Scrap FX ...I am still raving about this month's releases they are simply fabulous, I just love the steampunk theme and the latest pieces are gorgeous...

First up I have a grungy layout I created... using several of the new pieces... 

 This is a pic of my hubby and I on a trip we took on our Harley's to the Goldcoast... this was a stop at the Parkes Radio telescope.... perfect for a photo opportunity...

I used the new Accessory Cogs to create my background... I placed these larger sized cogs onto my page and spread modelling paste over them, to create my background texture...

I then coloured the background with black gesso before adding sprays, paints and even some ink gold to give it depth and enhance the texture.... I love the look I can get from using these accessory cogs as stencils... 

I used the junkyard panel on alternate corners of my layout... I coloured these up using some metallic structure paints, to create those rusted metal effects...

I also used the Industrial Machines transparency as my photo mat...

I added some chicken wire for more texture... can't go past some chicken wire when creating grungy steampunk layouts....

one last close up... I really do love the deep effect achieved by using those Accessory Cogs as stencils... 

Next up I have another layout I created "Angkor Wat" 

this is a pic that my personal guide took of me while visiting the Bayon temple at Angkor Wat

I created the background texture using the new puddles stencil, I love this stencil and the fabulous variety of looks that you can achieve with it.... for this layout I used Graphite texture paste for a gritty  textured background...

 The new release title is perfect for my Cambodian pics...

The Scrap FX products used to create these layouts:

puddles stencil

Angkor Wat

chicken wire

Industrial Machines transparency

junkyard panel

accessory cogs

till next time, don't forget to check out the Scrap FX Facebook page for your chance to win some great Scrap FX chipboard... 

happy creating

xC

Favourite Memories

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today...

Just wanting to share my latest work for Scrap FX... 

 a layout that I created "Favourite Memories"

 this is one of my favourite pics of my mum and myself we had such fabulous fun getting these pics taken... a wonderful day, so many laughs...

To create this layout I used the Circular Shawl Stencil with gold embossing paste to create the texture on the base layer...

 I used the Words of Wisdom stencil with some modelling paste, because there is no such thing as too much texture... then I gave it some colour using a Prima colour bloom spray...

Finally, I used the new title Favourite Memories, which is so appropriate for this layout... I applied some of the gold embossing paste to it to give it colour and texture...

I really love how this one turned out... I'm getting a frame for it so it can take pride of place on the wall of my studio so I can see it everyday....

Scrap FX products used:

Favourite Memories

Words of Wisdom stencil

Circular Shawl Stencil

till next time

happy creating

xC

Smile

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today...

it's my turn over on the D-lish Scraps blog for my last share this month, and I'd love to share with you a layout I created.... "smile"

 this photo is again of my myself and my mate Deb when we were over in the USA together... this photo was taken in the formal gardens of The Biltmore estate... an absolutely gorgeous place, with stunning gardens...

 for this cluster, I have used a coloured paper doily, a 3.5" paper doily, wordfetti, sequins, Little Birdie micro florettes, bitty bloom and a forget me knot...oops don't forget the hydrangea petal, most people I know don't think that much of the hydrangea petals, they find them flat and boring... I personally love them as they make fabulous fill underneath other elements, and are so cheap!!!....

This cluster consists of a Shabby chifon rose trim, Little Birdie Boutique Elements flowers, a flair button, hand dyed muslin, wordfetti,coloured paper doily, sequins, Little Birdie micro florettes, bitty bloom and a forget me knot...

 I used coloured wire to create my "smile" title...

here is a close up to try and show the coloured tulle that I used underneath the photo.... it was quite difficult to get it to show up on the photo's... 

The final grouping consists of some coloured wire, 

Little Birdie Boutique Elements flowers, sequins, Little Birdie micro florettes,

and a forget me knot...

I hope you've enjoyed this months posts...
till next time

happy creating

xC

Happy Memories

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today...

it's my turn over on the D-lish Scraps blog today, and I'd love to share with you a layout I created.... "Happy Memories"

 love this pic... it was taken outside of Disney's California Park....  the giant letters that spell out California are normally blue, but on this occasion as it was in October they were coloured to look like Halloween candy corn.... I just couldn't resist a photo on the 'c'...

 I used some of the triangle washi tape from the recent D-lish Scraps 6th Birthday sweet celebration kit... along with the filmstrip washi tape... 

 Here I used some of the new gold punchinella, a flair button and some wordfetti...

 I used one of the Freckled Fawn mini arrows, along with the 'remember this' journal spot (that I had left over from the June JAP kit).... I also again used the triangle and filmstrip washi tapes and some more punchinella...

I used another left over journal spot from the June JAP kit... these kits are released on the 1st of the month, they are wonderfully coordinated and sell out very quickly,....  again more of the washi tapes and punchinella... and a journal tab from the birthday celebration kit...

Don't forget there is only a couple of days left to get your entries in for the inspiration board challenge...  but there is still plenty of time to join in the Birthday celebration challenges over in The Scrap Suite...

till next time

happy creating

xC

Sharing

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today...

Today I'd like to share with you a couple of layouts I have designed recently.
First up is "Just Married" 

Ahhh... it seems like only yesterday Bill and I were starting out... where did all that time go...

I created my background using the Palm Frond Stencil from Scrap FX and plenty of Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays... It's a gorgeous stencil isn't it...

I used the Just Married title from Scrap FX and spray and inked it up.

I used the same spray and ink treatment on the Chickenwire Heart (in which I cut out the chicken wire centre, I'll save that for another project).  I used a Prima frame, lace doily and tag along with Prima papers... I like using Prima papers for my mixed media layouts, they have a heavier weight and take the products so well, the perfect compliment for my Scrap FX stencils and chipboard....
Scrap FX products used:
Palm Frond Stencil 
Chickenwire Heart
Just Married 

The next layout; Dream, I designed for one of the lovely ladies who attended the Scrappe Tiger retreat back in May...

 I was showing her how she could create loads of  texture quickly and easily using Scrap FX  products....

 We used the Palm Frond Stencil to create a textured border for the layout, first with modelling paste, then sprays and inks...

The Dream title was coloured using a couple of colours of Inka Gold...

Some simple techniques to provide maximum impact, she loved the finished design....

Scrap FX products used: 

Dream - script

Palm Frond Stencil

till next time

happy creating

xC

Framed

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today for my second March post for D-lish Scraps. I'd like to share with you all a frame I created "Love"...

So I have had this cheap plastic frame at home for a while now and been meaning to alter it up... finally it's time has come.... I painted up the frame with gesso and then used some Inka Gold to colour it up...  I was pretty pleased with the finished result...

On the back of the frame I used the Scrap FX Stained Glass Corner Stencil.... I applied some modelling paste, gesso and Lindys sprays to colour it up, and highlighted the stencilling with some Inka Gold...

I created my own Cameo, using the DIY Cameo Kit...  so easy to use.... I simply stuck the epoxy sticker onto my photo and trimmed around it and then glued it into place... I loved the result... must get my hands on some more of these I think...

I used one of those fabulous "love" keys, and wrapped a small piece of coloured wire around it for added detail...

 I used a couple of forget me knots and some of the Little Birdie, beaded micro florettes to decorate the frame.... I finished my frame off with some micro beads and glitter glass...

One last pic of the finished frame, that now resides on my desk, so I can enjoy it everyday....

I hope you've had a chance to join in the cybercrop fun going on over in the Scrap Suite this weekend...

till next time

happy creating

xC

Memories

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today for my third January post for D-lish Scraps.   I'd like to share with you another layout .... "memories"

 This snapshot...was taken while I was visiting Angkor Wat in Cambodia... I absolutely loved seeing these temples in Cambodia, it is on my wish list to go back one day and spend more time exploring them...  I used a few different stencils with pan pastels and inks to create my background, and then added some extra detail with some stamping...

 I decided to use the black Monochrome Mini Kit as the base for my page.... this is the first time I have used one of these new kits... and I have to confess, I love them, so easy to put a layout together, Amanda really has done half the work for you... I think I may have to invest in a few more of these...lol...  

Here I have used one of the flair buttons with the wooden heart, which I coloured using some Inka Gold along with some of the coloured wire. and one of the little Hydrangea Petals, along with some of the sequins and a Journal it's minifetti.... all of which was in the Monochrome Mini Kit.  I have also added some of the mini heart sequins, these are not part of the kit...

 also in these wonderful kits you will find a sequin bow and the kits are wrapped up with the cotton twine... Here I have taken one of the Acetate Butterflies (not in the kit) and chopped it up and added it to the sequin bow  to create a 3D shinny butterfly...

Just a close up to show how I inserted the wings in-between the bow parts to create my 3D butterfly... check out how cute it looks...

 here is a close up of more of the minifetti from the kit... perfect little sayings...

 So a close up of the large daisy flower, more of the Hydrangea Petals, sequins, resin flower and coloured wire... Here you can also see the second flair button from the kit... and I also have scattered some more of those mini heart sequins, that are not part of the kit...

So these Monochrome Mini Kit  also contain a coloured doily, bitty bag and a wooden frame...  I coloured up the frame using some Inka Gold... 

 Just one last  pic to show off the stencil work I did... I am loving this Prima stencil at the moment...

Now don't forget the Cyber Crop is on this weekend, and I hope to see you all pop in to The Scrap Suite for some fun, inspiration and challenges... 

till next time

Happy Creating

xC

Cherish

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today...and welcome to my first post for the new year for D-lish Scraps .... Today I'd like to share with you a layout I created .... "Cherish"

To create this layout I began by using the packaging from a 12" Prima stencil.... Prima always has such pretty packaging it is a shame to just throw it away.... so I don't... and this stencil packaging makes a wonderful base to create on...

To create my background it seemed fitting to use some of the Prima media.... I used some  gold crackle texture paste, glass beads and mica flakes... before spraying and dripping some Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays...

 Here you can see all the D-lish Scraps goodness that I used ... I had to include some of my favourite metal filigrees and mini metal flowers... My large rose came from the brown Trellis Roses pack... these trellis roses are just gorgeous... the smaller roses are from the Medium Roses packs...I used a couple of the little Forget-me-knots from the brown pack as well... Finally to finish off my cluster I used a couple of the gold Spiral Stamens... I know that Alz loves these spiral stamens and this is the first time I have used them and I have to say... I'm hooked, they are fabulous...

 

to finish off the layout, I used the Scrap FX 'cherish' title coloured up with some Wink of Luna metallic pens and a touch of Wink of Stella pens for a little glitz...Now remember if you don't see a Scrap FX product in the store, you can request for Amanda to get it for you... I also used a wordfetti saying, I love how there is always something that works for your layout on these wordfetti sheets.... and finally I stamped the edge of my layout with some stitching... 

I hope you enjoyed that, and I'll be back with more soon...

till next time

Happy Creating

xC