Be You

Good Morning

 

Today on the blog I am sharing a mixed media canvas that I created using one of the papers from the January Crop Kit.

 

 

From the piece of scrapbooking paper I fussy cut the circles, then using dimension tape I created the three layered circles.

 

To start the canvas I covered it with a layer of gesso creating texture as I went, no that you can actually see it in the finished photo.

 

The next step is to add even more texture, find a stencil and your texture paste then go.

 

To add colour to the background I used dylusion sprays white linen and vibrant turquoise and water.

 

I made sure that I dried the sprays completely and then activate them again with water. While the water was wet I rolled my roll of paper towel over the top to remove some of the colour and create this mottle effect.

 

Once the canvas was completely dry I drew on my stems and leaves and added the words.

 

Don't forget to visit Shop and Crop Scrapbooking for all your kit needs and some fantastic bundle deals.
Happy Creating

 

Be Yourself Colourfully and Bravely

Hello All

 

Today I am bring you something a little extra.

Just recently I have been brave enough to put my photos into video format and that is what I am sharing with you.

I have created an art journal page

 

 

Some close ups

 

Please follow the link below to view my video

https://youtu.be/JpL7ZMBn7eg

 

 

Happy Creating

 



'Happy' by Elisa Ablett

Hi everyone,

Elisa here from the design team with my latest layout and something different for me.... a flip video! showing how i created the layout and the techniques used.

So be gentle with me lol xx

Here is my layout featuring products from the January Crop Kit and products from my stash!

Here is my video - 

Some close ups for the finer details : - 

Products used from the Store:

January Crop Kit 

Tinby Designs Colour Crush Powders (Julia's Rose and Green Apple)

Bling Colourblast Shimmer Cube

Kraft Cardstock

Also 

Cutfiles from NeatNCraftyCuts

Hugs 

Elisa xx

Sneak Class Kit peek for the Coffs Harbour 12 Hour Crop Day with Elisa Ablett

 Hi Crafters!

Hope you are all having a relaxing Sunday and crafting up a storm!

Just dropping in to share some information and a sneak peek at the mixed media class i will be teaching at the Toormina Guide Hall in Toormina (near Coffs Harbour) on the 29th October in-conjunction with Shop and Crop Scrapbooking.

I have included the information below on the Crop day, it should be a huge day and loads of fun! 

If you know of anyone that lives near Coffs Harbour and they would love to come along, please get them to contact Kylie at https://www.shopandcrop.com.au/

And here are the sneak peeks of the mixed media class i will be teaching on the day, loads of awesome mixed media products from Shop and Crop which include Colour Blast Australia, 2crafty chipboard, Dusty Attic Chipboard and a custom made stencil from Memory Maze Lasercuts.

Plenty of techniques to learn and products to try. If you would like to try this kit please contact Kylie at Shop and Crop Scrapbooking to see if we can get this as a one off purchase kit in the shop.

If you are thinking of placing an order in the shop don't forget to use the code EA5 for your discount.

The gorgeous Teal and Sunshine yellow colours work so well with the black and white photo!

Thats it from me today, i will be back later this week with another post and layout using Tsukineko Studio Glazes and Acetate, don't miss it!!!

Elisa xx

'Spring is in the Air' Layout by Elisa Ablett

Hi Crafters,

Elisa here from the Design Team with a fresh Spring inspired layout featuring the 'Felicity' range of  Pinkfresh Studio papers and matching embellishments from  Shop and Crop Scrapbooking also a gorgeous Kaisercraft Mandala Stencil and Colour Blast Colour Sprays.

A reminder - don't forget that when you place an order at Shop and Crop Scrapbooking you can use the code EA5 to receive a $5 discount on any of your orders.

Here is the layout i created, showing that you can still use paper in mixed media inspired layouts and vice versa mixed media products with your paper collections on layouts.

Tip: to achieve the half mandala on your page using the Kaisercraft stencil, lay the stencil on your page, cover half of the stencil with the plastic packaging as shown in the photo and spray your first colour spray ( i used Saffron from Colour Blast), let it dry for a while BUT not completely. Then spray using your second colour ( i used Rainforest from Colour Blast) but only on the seam in the middle of Mandala stencil. This will achieve the water colour effect. Once finished wipe your packaging down ready for reuse.

Once the Sprays have dried i splattered a orange colour (Tangareen Dream from Colour Blast Shimmer Spray collection) in several places. I also used a paintbrush and unscrewed the lids from the Colour Sprays to add a little colour to my stamped images.

The stamp i used is from Penny Black Stamps and is called - Softly 40-319 and can be ordered in by Shop and Crop if you love it!! 

Here are some close ups of the beautiful matching die cuts from the Felicity range.

The birds on a wire chipboard piece is from Memory Maze Lasercuts and can be ordered in by Shop and Crop if you like it!! I coloured mine with black archival ink.

Here a few of the products that i used from the Shop and Crop products to complete the page.

Well that's it from me today. 

I hope you are inspired to try a hybrid paper/mixed media layout! 

Don't forget to use the code EA5 to get your discount on any orders at Shop and Crop.