Memories Layout

Hello fellow crafters and friends! Today, I would like to share a layout with you all. This is a nostalgic style layout which reminiscing of my history or past. I've used products from Prima, Clear Scraps, Petaloo, Tim Holtz idea-ology and Rangers Ink to create this layout.

I've used a small piece of pattern paper and distressed it to roll it up to make a scroll for embellishing this layout. Adding the metal pen head and the pencil with add more meaning to this embellishment.

I've inked the acrylic "Memories" with alcohol ink and add a strip of washi tape to it.

To create the vintage damask look on the background, I've used a damask stencil by Clear Scraps with some texture white gesso.

Thanks for dropping by and hope you all like today's project. Till my next blog post, stay creative!! 

 

Inspire Acrylic Mini Album

Hello friends! I apologize for missing a post last week. My schedule has been so chaotic that I could hardly keep track of things. Anyway, to make up for it, I would like to share this heavy mixed media acrylic mini album featuring Clear Scraps and Tim Holtz products.

Take a closer look on the cover of this album.

I've add colors and textures to the cover of this album using gesso, alcohol ink, micro beads and distress stickles. I created a dark and grungy look for this mini album using these products.

To add more elements to the cover, I've used tons of metal embellishments and twine. 

And here are some the pages in this album.

Every page had been decorated using tons of distress inks. Loads of masking and stenciling to create layers and depth.

Hope that with today's post, you all are some way inspired to do something creative. Have a great day and see you all again soon! Cheers!


Sources: Acrylic Products: Clear Scraps; Pattern Papers: 7DS; Inks/Paints: Ranger Inks; Mask/Stencils: Clear Scraps; Others: Tim Holtz idea-ology metal embellishment, twine, ribbon, micro beads, rub-ons, Beacon and other adhesives.

My View Altered Canvas

Hello friends! For today's post, I would like to share this altered canvas which I've created long time ago using tons of products of by Tim Holtz. I've used products by Tim Holtz idea-ology and Ranger Inks Besides that, I've also used an acrylic frame and some acrylic sheets by Clear Scraps.

Below are some details on this canvas.

In the below picture, I've painted some grunge board fern and flowers with crackle paints and detail it with distressed stickles and ink.

I've used an acrylic sheet to create this flower. I've cut out the flower and outlined it with permanent marker. To layer it, I've used a paper flower which I've masked another smaller flower in it. On the edges of the canvas, I've used some distress embossing powder to highlight it.

On the grunge board dragonfly below, I've added ink and magic mesh on it. Later, I've used some glossy accents to seal it and use some liquid pearls to detail it.

I really love the metal embellishment by Tim Holtz idea-ology series. I've used some some them on the flower below to create the grungy and steampunk effect. The outer layer of the flower is made of acrylic sheets which have been inked using alcohol ink.

To create some textures and details on the acrylic frame, I've embossed it and inked it with alcohol ink.

I've embossed the alphabet below with some embossing folder and later inked it with distress ink. To further enhance it and seal it, I've used some glossy accents.

Hope you all like today's canvas. Try some of the techniques which I've used on the altered canvas in your recent projects. Have fun and see you all again soon!

Sources: Acrylic Products: Clear Scraps; Pattern Papers: Tim Holtz; Inks/Paints: Ranger Inks; Mask/Stencils: Tim Holtz idea-ology; Grunge board: Tim Holtz idea-ology; Others: Tim Holtz idea-ology's lace, metal embellishment and acrylic fragments, Ranger Inks' stickles, distressed stickles, crackle paints and glossy accents. magic mesh, paper flowers, canvas, Beacon and other adhesives.

Sibling Layout

Good morning! It is another Friday! For today's post, I would like to share a layout on my two babies when they were very young. Looking at this layout makes me realize how much they've grown. Time really flies!

I've kept the look of the layout grungy and used tons of products by Tim Holtz. Below are some close-ups on this layout.

I used an acrylic circle and run it through the embossing machine to create the piece in the center of the makes clock image. I've added some grunge board hinges as clock hands and metal embellishment to it.  

I lightly inked and stamped on the flowers before layering them. I used a brad to attach them together and to the layout.

Adding a hidden tag is always fun on a layout. You can add a journaling tag or any other type of tag which is meaningful to the layout. My tag marked the date of the photograph taken.

To create a more masculine and grungy look, I've added a strip of metal chain with some metal and acrylic charms on the bottom of the layout. For more textures, I've also added a burlap tape strip on it. I detailed the acrylic charm with some rub-ons.

At the very bottom of the layout, I used some grunge board frame and alphabets to create the title of the layout. I've inked it and added some glossy dimensional accents to it for a more interesting effect.

This is a multi technique layout using stamps, inks, different elements, masks, embossing and so on. I hope it will be an inspiration to you all and start trying out those techniques on your projects. See you all again soon!



Sources: Acrylic Products: Tim Holtz idea-ology; Pattern Papers: Tims Holtz ide-ology; Inks/Paints: Ranger Inks; Stamps: Stampers Anonymous; Mask/Stencils: Tim Holtz idea-ology; Others: Tim Holtz idea-ology metal embellishment, grunge board and film strip; Ranger glossy accents, Sizzix embossing tools, thread for stitching, paper flowers, ribbon, Beacon and other adhesives.

Gorgeous 1

It has been awhile since the last time I've shared Hiro's picture here. Therefore, today I would like to share a layout of him using tons of Tim Holtz idea-ology products with beautiful flower by Petaloo. I've also used an acrylic "1" by Clear Scraps.

Here are some details on it.

 

 

 

Check out these gorgeous flowers by Petaloo!

 

To maker the "1" visible by still maintain its see-throughness, I've outlined its edges with Zig painty marker and Copic markers.


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Sources: Acrylic Products: Clear Scraps; Pattern Papers: Tim Holtz idea-ology; Inks and Paints: Ranger Inks; Stamps: Stampers Anonymous; Flowers: Petaloo; Others: Petaloo butterflies, Tim Holtz ideaology metal embellishment, tissue tapes, stickers and trim; Dusty Attic chipboard, thread for stitching, Beacon and other adhesives.

23 Weeks

Today, I would like to share with you all a very old layout of mine. This is a layout which I've created for Tim Holtz idea-ology booth on Winter CHA 2010. I've used tons of Tin Holtz products on it and some acrylic by Clear Scraps.

Here are some close-ups on it.

Hope you all find this layout inspirational.

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Sources: Acrylic products: Clear Scraps; Pattern Papers: Gaia; Inks: Ranger Distress Ink, Ranger Alcohol Ink, Ranger Color Wash, Ranger Archival Ink; Stamps: Stampers Anonymous; Others: Tim Holtz idea-ology metal embellishment, grungeboard, mask, film and tag; Ranger acrylic paint dabberm thread for stitching, rub-ons, Beacon and other adhesives. 

The Love

Today's layout is a very old layout of mine which I've not shared it here before. It's a layout that had been published in magazine and also used as sample in CHA.

I've used tons of Tim Holtz yummy products on this layout. Below are some close-ups on it.

If you're wondering who are the couple on the layout, that's me and my husband! Don't we look so young then? LOL!

I'll start sharing some layouts which I've created using Swirlydoos latest kit next week. Keep and eye for it!

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Sources: Cardstock: Bazzill; Pattern Papers: Basic Grey; Inks: Ranger Distress Ink, Tsukineko Staz On; Stamps: Heidi Swapp; Grungeboard: Tim Holtz idea-ology; Rub-Ons: Basic Grey; Others: Ranger Stickles, Ranger Glossy Accents, Ranger Liquid Pearls, Tim Holtz idea-ology mask, Prima flowers, Fancy Pants lace, mini brads, brads, tulle, thread for stitching, Beacon and Tombow adhesives.  

7 Altered Bird Frame

This is an altered bird frame with a grungy steampunk look, that I've created using Clear Scraps chipboard bird as the base and tons of Tim Holtz products. This is actually my last DT project as part of Tim Holtz design team. He has decided to end his first design team due to his very busy schedule. However, due to the fact that I really love most of his products, I'll will continue to share any of my future projects using his products with you all.

Below are some close-ups and explanations on this project.

To create the eye of the bird, I've used a compass sticker, some sprockets and gears. The eye glass is created using a circle fragment and a swivel clasp.

I've used a used a metal sheet and embossed it to create the wing. I've also sand it a little to reveal the embossed images better.

To dress up the tail, I've used some memo pins, charm, muse token and a cut out alpha from the lost and found paper stack.

I've used an acrylic slide by Clear Scraps to frame around the photograph. I've inked it with alcohol ink and wrap part of it with some tissue tape. For the steampunk look, I've wrap some crafting wire around it.

I've used the silhoutte piece of the mini crown mask to decorate on top of the bird. I've detailed it with pearls and distressed stickles. 

I've distressed the metal "7" with a texture hammer before attaching to the project.

This is such a fun project. Hope you all like it.

Sources: Clear products: Clear Scraps; Pattern Papers: Tim Holtz idea-ology; Inks: Ranger Distress Ink, Ranger Alcohol Ink; Chipboard: Clear Scraps; Metal Embellishment: Tim Holtz idea-ology; Stickers: Tim Holtz idea-ology; Mask: Tim Holtz idea-ology; Others: Ranger Distressed Stickles, Tim Holtz idea-ology fragment, tissue tape and grungeboard, Prima pearls, Inkssentials white gel pen, Ranger Glossy Accents, Ten Second Studio metal sheet, Tim Holtz Alterations, crafting wire, Zip Dry, Tombow and other adhesives.