More fun with the Cropaholic Kit

Hi there!

Tania joining you today to share a layout and some cards using some left overs from the Cropaholic Kit that I received earlier this month!  The kit was so jam packed with goodies I still have lots left over even after making these projects!  

First up is my layout to share!

The envy Colour Blast I used on the background was included in the kit and I then added some Royalty Colour Blast from my stash, which can be found here in the Shop and Crop Store.

I wanted to give the page a little extra shimmer so I added some Tim Holtz Tarnished Brass Distress Spray, so vibrant on the black background, don't you agree??  I have used several of the 6 x 4 photo cards from the Flutterby "FLAWsome" collection included in the kit and layered them up under my photo....... I finished of the page by adding some flowers from my stash a chipboard title and some Kaisercraft Lucky Dip Wooden Clogs, I altered them using some Kaiser Mist.  

Here's some close ups of my page!

I decided to make some cards too, as the 6 x 4 photo cards were perfect for these cards!  I did use whole photo cards for my backgrounds, but lots of the scrap pieces I had left over included on the card fronts can build up some layers!  I finished the cards be adding some flowers, chipboard and  Kaiser Happy Birthday Stickers. 

 Well that's all from me today!  Be sure to pop over to the Shop and Crop store and check out the amazing kits we have on offer, always something different each month!  Also don't forget there's still time to join in our monthly challenge!  All about refelctions - share a favourite page or technique, how easy is that, there is a voucher to spend it store up for grabs!  If you are popping over to the store for a little shopping remember to use the code TR5 to get yourself $5 off your purchase :)

Until next time Tania xx

Live Happy and You Make my Heart Sing

Hi there!

Tania with you today to share a couple of projects with you that I created as part of my DT work for August!  I was super excited when I received my new DT box of goodies in the post, jam packed, where to start lol!  First up I have a layout to share with you and a little photo tutorial on how I created my Mixed Media background.  The paper collection I have used is from Pink Paislee "Take me Away".

Here's the finished page....

Some close ups of the finished layout.....

First up I mounted my patterned paper on some white cardstock just making it a bit thicker for when I apply the mixed media products.  I used the Kaiser Brick stencil and randomly applied texture paste over the page.

I then used the Colour Blast Lollipop and Duke Shimmer Dust and sprinkled them over the page (I use a palette knife to distribute the dust as when I tried to just tap the dust out it didn't end well, I had the whole pot on my page lol, this way I have total control over the amount  I put on the page!!  I did this until I was happy with the amount, you can always add more later.

Next up I spritzed the page with water to activate the colours, aren't they gorgeous colours together? I love them!  I added a little more of each colour as it wasn't quite enough.....

I wanted my flowers to match in with the background, so I added some powder and water together.

and then painted this on my flowers with a brush and voila.......  gorgeous bright flowers, such a quick and easy way to alter the colours of your flowers if you don''t have the right colour!

Once dry ( I have dried off each layer and the flowers with a heat tool)  I decided to add a little bit of sparkle, the Colour Blast Bling texture paste was just perfect!

I then used some more of the Pink Paislee papers to add some layers under my photo.........

I finished off the page with some American crafts Good Life Stickers and the flowers I coloured were from my stash!

My second page to share with you is my take on this months challenge.......  I used Frames, Stencil and Glitter and between you and me I am still finding glitter, absolutely love it, but it seems to take forever to get rid of lol!

I used the gorgeous Cocoa Vanilla "Wild at Heart" Collection for this page, one of my favourites!

Some close ups.....

Well that's all from me today, I do hope you have found some inspiration from my projects today.  Be sure to pop over to the Shop and Crop store and check out all the fabulous products for sale...... and remember to use the code TR5 to get $5 off your order.  Until next time

Tania xx

Mixed Media Fun!!

Hello There! How is your week going? I hope things are going well for you!

As the blog title suggests, I am creating with some MIXED MEDIA PRODUCTS you can find HERE!!!  There are Sprays and Dusts and Glazes!! So many products to choose from!!

Today I have been playing with some Lindys Stamp Gang Magicals and the color I had was Screamin Banshee black!! Which is part of this set which you can find in the shop HERE!!!!!

I prepped my page with gesso and when that was dry I added torn book paper and random die cuts and plasterers tape..

I then sprinkled the Magical powder very sparingly with a paint brush where I wanted some color to come.

Then I sprayed some water and watched the magic happen!!

I added more sprays of water and tilted my paper from side to side to make some drips.. I added more Magical powder to made some deep color in places..

I allowed it to dry overnight and the next day it had a wonderful sheen!!

Then I added my photo and embellishments. I had another product to try and it was ENAMEL ACCENTS in the store HERE!!! and these come in an amazing array of gorgeous colors...  I had the Blue Ribbon color which is such a fresh blue..

I added some Blue Fern chipboard which I painted with black gesso around my page as well as die cutting a frame.

I decided to use the Enamel Accents to add some dots for extra color and dimension...

I love the added interest the bright pops of blue add to my chipboard..

The dots stayed lovely and plump and raised... I love the look of them!!!

and my completed page..

Dream..

What creative fun you can have with Lindys Magicals and Enamel Accents...  Check them out in the store Magicals... Here.... and Enamel Accents ...Here...
Other products I used on my layout from my own supplies was the Chipboard, die cuts, plasterers tape, Dusty Attic flowers, cardstock and Kaisercraft words..

The second layout I would like to share with you was created using a little pot of color from COLOR BLAST which you have to add water to and mix to activate the color... The color I received was a pretty green called Envy..

I decided to try using a thick paint brush and make sweeping strokes across my page making the color go from a lighter shade to a darker shade by going over the place I wanted it darker over and over.. I really like how the paint went on my page, I did not use gesso and the color just sat on the cardstock..

some closer views..

The top of my page with the paint lightly sweeping across the page..

The bottom of the page where I intensified the color.. A simple little bit of stencilling to add some texture..
and my layout.

Memories..

This was the first time I have used the Color Blast Shimmer pot and I must say I love the way it goes on the cardstock and it leaves such a pretty sheen too... Simply leave the lid off for the pot to air dry and once dry then pop the lid back on and it will be ready to be charged up for the next time...
Other supplies I have used for this layout include white cardstock, Kaisercraft Papers Wildflower collection, memory box die, Heidi Swapp stencil, modeling paste.  Color Blast have an amazing range of products which you can check out in the Store HERE!!!

Thank you for coming by and I hope you enjoyed viewing my layouts as much as I enjoyed creating them... Remember to pop  the code LC5 for your discount on your order from the SHOP!!!!

Until next time,
Happy creating!