Going off the page for Scrap FX

Hi everyone thanks for joining me here today.

Today I'd like to share with you an off the page project I created for the recent Scrap FX group post... our topic was "going off the page".

  

My Carousel

 I created the carousel from scratch using the Scrap FX 1.8mm 12x12” chipboard sheets , I love creating these type of projects from scratch...

Of course no carousel is complete with the horses and these adorable Carousel Horses from Scrap FX are just so, so cute.... this is a project I have been wanting to create for a long time... ever since I first saw these gorgeous little horses.
I painted them up using paint pens, so as not to loose any of the gorgeous engraved detail.

 I decorated the chipboard for the carousel with printed paper before using the Moroccan Tile Stencil and the Random Dot Stencil to create plenty of texture.  Naturally, I then used my favourite Lindy's stamp gang sprays in teals to colour up the carousel, and my yummy Gelatos to create depth.

 I also used the Doodad G small flourishes for decoration, along with plenty of flowers and some lace trim.

I hope you've enjoyed my creation and if you'd like to see the other wonderful creations from the DT members click here.   

Scrap FX products used: 

Moroccan Tile Stencil

1.8mm 12x12” chipboard sheet

Random Dot Stencil

Carousel Horse

Doodad G

till next time

happy creating

xC

Exciting News

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today.

Today is a good news day..... I am very excited to finally be able to share with you all a secret I have been dying to tell....

I am now a proud member of the D-lish Scraps Design Team....
As of today I am a D-lish Scraps Designer, WOO HOO... 

D-lish Scraps is a wonderful Aussie business owned by the lovely Amanda, who has created a wonderful online community called The Scrap Suite; here you will find monthly cybercrops with awesome challenges and great prizes to win....   

I am so excited to embark on this adventure and can't wait till it's my turn to start sharing all the fantastic D-lish products.... so stay tuned... 

till next time

xC

Owly Canvas

Hi everyone thanks for joining me here today...
I want to share with you all a canvas I created recently "Owly"

I had loads of fun creating this canvas.... 

I used the Scrap FX Artscape stencil to create my background texture.... along with gelatos, inka golds and silks to colour it all up...

I used old book pages to make the branches and claws... 

 I used Cat food tins and some D-lish Scraps flairs for the pupils of the eyes....

Again I used old book pages to create the feathers... 

 More book pages to create the beak...

My upcycled owl was inspired by the recent D-Lish Scraps challenge Alz set at the September cyber-crop and the colour choices were inspired by the September challenge at Crafters Cupboard...

till next time

happy creating

xC

Dear Ol' Dad

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today.

It is my turn over on the Scrapbookit Blog again today and I'd like to share with you my latest layout, "Dear Ol' Dad.

 This photo is of my dad and his mates from his national service days...and I used the Kaisercraft Mix and Match papers to create this layout.

 I used the Scrap FX title "Dear Ol' Dad"

 To create the background texture, I used the Scrap FX Ice Shards stencil with some modelling paste.... I love the shapes created by this stencil, so many uses...
I used the printed tags and the kraft envelope for my journalling.

I used the Kaisercraft Mix & Match papers to layer behind the photo, and added some of the Kaisercraft twine for more texture...

This is my last post for Scrapbookit as my DT term has come to an end... thank you Jo for having me on your team, I've loved creating with and sharing your stores products.

till next time
happy creating
xC

Altered Fun

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

Today I'd like to share with you a project I created for a bit of fun with some Scrap FX and a load of Lindy's Stamp Gang products....

My Altered Guitar; Timeless Beauty.

This guitar was found in the junk pile of a thrift shop, they didn't even think it was worth selling, how wrong were they.... thanks to a friend of mine, I ended up with it, and I had so much fun altering it...

I started with a gesso base coat to give myself a workable surface.

I used pan pastels to colour and shade her face.

I used the Industrial Chic Starburst spray set to colour the guitar and flowers, this is still my favourite Starburst set, I totally love them....

I used lots of the Scrap FX  Flourish D flourishes around the flower clusters.  I painted up these flourishes using the LSG magicals powders and a wet paint brush, the Industrial Chic set of course. Using the magicals instead of the sprays allows you to get a more concentrated colour and shine.

I created lots of texture in her hair. I coloured it with more Lindy Stamp Gang Sprays, and I gave it sheen and shine with Lindy's two tone embossing powders in bronze, copper and gold toning's.

I used the Scrap FX title Timeless Beauty again painted up with magicals and the Flourish F flourish also painted up with magicals in her hair.

to finish off the neck of the guitar I used the Scrap FX Flourish V, once again painted up with the Lindy's Stamp Gang magicals.

Scrap FX products used:

Flourish D

Flourish V

Flourish F

Timeless Beauty 

till next time

Happy Creating

xC

Baby it's cold outside

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

Today I'd like to share with you a layout I created with some of the latest releases from Scrap FX  "Baby it's cold outside"

When I saw the new title "Baby it's cold outside" I knew had had the perfect photo... Henri all curled up hiding under my hoodie, doesn't he look like he's trying to keep warm...

I used the Ice Shards Stencil with ink to create the border and background...

 to create texture I used the new Snowflakes Stencil... isn't the detail just gorgeous, so fine and delicate...

Another one of the new flourishes Flourish 11 Swirl, love it.... One of my favourite things about working with chipboard is the flexibility it gives you...  this new flourish originally encroached too far onto my photograph, so two quick snips and I could adjust it to suit perfectly....

 Check out these wonderful acrylic snowflakes, they come in a pack of three...
aren't they stunning...

 

And as I said the title was just perfect for my photo of Henri; Baby it's cold outside, I painted it with gesso and then used some stickles to give it a little sparkle...

Scrap FX products used:

Snowflakes F clear stencil/embellishment 

Baby it's cold outside

Flourish 11 Swirl

Snowflakes Stencil

Ice Shards Stencil

till next time

happy creating 

xC

New Scrap FX

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

Today is my turn over on the Scrap FX blog and I'd like to share with you a layout I created with some of the new releases "Wonder"

 I adore this photo of my nephew with his reflection... he was totally mesmerized 

 This month Scrap FX released a new stencil "Ice Shards Stencil" isn't it fantastic.... just look at those shapes...

So I used modelling paste with the stencil to create all this gorgeous texture, and water colour pencil to highlight the shapes...

This month Scrap FX also released some new flourishes, this one is Flourish 12 scribble... isn't it gorgeous, I love it... I think it's my new favourite flourish...  also in this release were some more new mini titles... I used the Wonder, mini for this layout, isn't it awesome, I am loving these smaller titles...

Scrap FX Products used:

Ice Shards Stencil

Flourish 12 scribble

Wonder, mini

I hoped you enjoyed the look at some of the newly released products,

till next time,

happy creating,

xC

Scrapbookit September Challenge

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today.

It is my turn over on the Scrapbookit Blog and I'd like to share with you their latest challenge. This month it was Mel's turn to set the challenge and being that in September we celebrate those special males in our lives with fathers day, Mel has set her challenge around the male theme... 

Here is Mel's Challenge:

Create a layout/project that includes the following:

*Masculine theme
*the words "My Hero" included in the title
*4 patterned papers
*Washi tape
*Twine/Ribbon
*At least 1 handmade embellishment

This month I thought I would share what Jo sent me to work with , so you can see a sort of before and after effect...

So this was the contents of my DT pack for September.... lots of yummy kraft coloured goodies, perfect for the challenge set by Mel...

So here is my take on the challenge:

So I started with the kraft cardstock as a base for my masculine themed layout, and used the Scrap FX woodgrain stencil (Jo stocks the Scrap FX stencils, everyone should have a few in their stash)... I then sprayed the entire background with Lindy's stamp Gang sprays.

I used 4 printed papers behind the photo and in the rosettes, and I also used some of the gorgeous embossed papers Jo sent me, you really should check them out...

 for the my hero title, I used the Kaisercraft Mix & Match sticker sheet

 I created my own rosette embellishments from a couple of the Kaisercraft Mix & Match papers...

 I used the a couple of the tags and some washi tape from my stash to meet the challenge rules... and finished them off with some of the Kaisercraft twine....

To see what I get up to with the rest of the pack, you'll just have to come back later in the month...
I hope to see you joining in on the challenge, I'd love to see your take on it....

till next time
happy creating,
xC

Scrap FX Design Team Call....

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

Today I have some fantastic news.... Scrap FX is having a design team call.... being on this team is awesome, you get a truly amazingly generous amount of fantastic product to create with each month, not just chipboard, but foam stamps and stencils too!!!  and you will get to be part of a fantastic international team.... so why not apply and hopefully come join me on the team....

Here's all the details:

Love playing with chipboard?

Obsessed with stamping?

Passionate about stencils?

Scrap FX is offering an exciting opportunity for talented and innovative artists and scrapbookers that love getting creative with these products, and love to inspire others to create.

Do you fit this description? 

What do you need to do?

Please submit three projects: two layouts, and one other project of your choice (can be an art journal page, scrapbook layout, canvas, altered project, cards etc.)

Submissions do not need to use Scrap FX products, but we want to see what you can do with chipboard, stencils and stamps. Be yourself, we want to see the real you in your designs…..we are after a variety of styles that will relate to scrapbookers, papercrafters and mixed media artists…..so don’t be shy, have a go!

You will need to have an active blog of your own, and a facebook page.

The duration and starting date for the Design Team term is negotiable. You will receive a generous starting kit, and new products every month, of which you are required to create three projects per month. DT members must be exclusive to Scrap FX for chipboard products only.

Email your submission to: scrapfx@netspace.net.au including your address, phone number, and a link to your blog. Please also list your social media links (such as pinterest, instagram etc.)

DT Call is open worldwide, and will end on the 1st October 2014.

The new team will be announced on 14th October 2014.

Happy Creating and Good Luck!!

Hope to see you all entering.... good luck to all who do,
 I hope to see you on the team soon...

till next time
xC

Scrap FX Let's Hear it for the Boys...

Over on the Scrap FX blog the DT has got together for a great group post on all things male.... The excert below was extracted from the post, written up by the fabulous Scarlett... 

So here is my project for the group post... written up by Scarlett...

Cindy

Cindy has created a ‘fun-lovin’ boy page featuring what appears to be a school photo, which I don’t about you, but I often have a tough time knowing what to do with these. If this is indeed a school photo I find it spectacular how she has gone with a non-traditional approach to scrapping it. This is another jaw dropping background and I have a few insider deets on how it was created wanna know the scoop?? Okay, let’s take a closer look and I’ll share.

Cindy started off her background by stamping the Star Spangles Stamp (2014214). She clear embossed the stamp before she applied the Continuous Chain Stencil with paste. Doesn't it look totally spectacular? I don’t have this one in my stash yet, but after seeing how Cindy has used it here I may have to rethink how I may use it on future projects. It provides such a rich texture and looks so realistic! I also think it probably helps that Cindy is really quite terrific at applying background techniques.

Here you can see the chains up close and also see the start of her misting. This was done after the chains had dried and allowed to run down creating the lovely drips you see in the above photos. The great thing about having embossed the Star Spangles Stamp is the mist resisted it so the stars continued to shine on through while the mist oozed on around them.

Products Used

Itty Bitty Bets ‘Serif’ (2005102)

Fun Theme Pack (2014209)

Car Transparency (2014174)

Star Spangles Stamp (2014214)

Continuous Chain Stencil (2013193)

To view the other great male themed projects from the DT jump on over to the Scrap FX Blog.

till next time
happy creating

xC

Scrapbookit

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today.

It is my turn over on the Scrapbookit Blog again today and I have one last project to share with you this month... "Love this child"

 I again used paper Jo sent in my kit from the Pebbles 12x12" paper pad...

 The papers are very bright and patterned, and my photo got a little lost when I laid it on the paper.... So I white washed the paper with gesso to tone it down a little... and then sprayed it up to match my niece's coat... 


 I used Scrap FX chipboard for my journalling title Love scribble heart (I used the love word only) and Wild Child(in which I cut off the wild)...and coloured these up with water colour pencils...

I used the Scrap FX Daisy Flowers stencil to create the daisies on the layout to coordinate with my photo... and used buttons to create their centres...

finally, I also used the Scrap FX Chevron Spot Stamps to finish off my layout.

So my layout very loosely follows the current challenge (at a stretch, lol)... the current challenge is a Tic Tac Toe challenge... all you need to do is choose a row and incorporate those elements in your project...

so my layout very loosely follows the first column.... Teal-Journalling-Flowers...
My paper has teal print on it, I used a journalling title and stenciled my flowers...

It's your last chance to get your entry in to be in the running for a massive prize pack from Jo, so don't dilly dally, I'm looking forward to seeing your creations....

till next time

Happy Creating

xC

Scrap FX product used:
Chevron Spot Stamps
Daisy Flowers stencil
Love scribble heart
Wild Child

Scrapbookit Again...

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me here today.

I've put up another post on the Scrapbookit Blog today and I'd like to share with you the latest layout I have created for the current challenge that Jo has set for August and what a great challenge it is...

It is a game of Tic-Tac-Toe.

Here is the game board...

All you need to do is choose one line combination from the board - horizontal, vertical or diagonal and use those elements on your layout.

It's that easy!

I have chosen the Flowers - Ink/Paint - Black/White line.

Here is what I have come up with...

 Using another of the papers from the Pebbles Birthday Wishes pad.... I added texture with the Scrap FX Moroccan Tile Stencil...

A close up of the misting of inks and my flower cluster...

 Another pic of the misted inks, and the gold stardream paper I used under the photo...

I used thickers Rainboots stickers for my title...

I hope you'll join us for the challenge and maybe win yourself a great prize pack...

till next time 

Happy Creating

xC