"Believe" for Scrap FX.

Hello everyone, 

I am back to share one of the layouts created for Scrap FX.

Check out what everyone is creating with here.

This months playthings were awesome, take a peek at these babies!

My layouts just had to feature each one!

So here is my first one:

"Believe"

I not only used the new mini word but also an old favourite, Graphic circles.

Did you notice the funky background??? That is a fab new stencil called 

Ice Shards:

The background was created using plasterers joint compound (I have claimed a big bucket all my own from the garage) and the stencil. Once it was dry I then had fun spraying with Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays and stamping with gay abandon with no idea what the end result would be.

If you look closely you can also see I have used the chevron spots stamps too! If you hurry, you can still head to the ScrapFX FB page to enter the giveaway to get yourself a set of these to play with!

Used up some papers in my stash to cut large triangular shards to mimic the stencil.

The circles were embossed roughly with Embossing powder then I sprayed with one of the colours in the background so that the composition was cohesive.

The title was gessoed, sprayed then I added a smidgen of embossing powder to tie it in with the embellishments. 

 So that is about it for me for today, 

come on back for more a little later!

Last Challenge for the Month!

Back again with another LO for a challenge over at Page Drafts! 

This time I just made it in time, so it was a little bit of a rush but it was fun. I onlyjust discovered the treasures of this site a couple of weeks ago, but I had to find time to participate .... their sketches are just awesome!!

Check out this super sketch (it is only one of many amazing sketches to be found on this site):

Now everyone knows I do not deal with pink too well, but something about this sketch caught my eye and got the creative juices flowing.  After looking over all my pages last year I am trying to break away from the Blues and greens that were (For me) very 2013! Cannot say I will never resort back to my favourite colour scheme, but am trying out a few varieties at least. So lets get on with it shall we?

The theme for the challenge was Valentines.... another topic I struggle with, it seems 2014 is the year of challenging myself!

I have used a photo of my better half in his happy place. Surfing makes him feel young again and now that the boys surf with him, he has an absolute ball! 

Here are a few detail shots:

I am so in love with the Basic Grey Persimmon paper line, I have been hoarding it for a while so it was time to use it, love all the greys and neutral tones!

I have used Scrap FX Chevron stencil and scribble circle foam stamp, Gesso, ink, Graphic45 stamps and embossing powder on the background for my usual very messy look.

 

The chipboard scribble words make a great title with a little ink and embossing powder.

Love the look of random bits of embossing powder on the background.

 

Well that is about all from me for the month, see you next time and thanks so much if you leave a little love!! 

I do appreciate that you have taken the time to comment!

Michelle

Summer has Arrived at Scrap FX!

Hello everyone!
Back again after a little break....been enjoying the sunshine far too much!
I have been Playing with "beach" themed products from  Scrap FX.

Enough prattle lets get on with a peek of the playthings!!

First, feist your eyes on these coral inspired chippies:


I have used these on the LO below with a generous sprinkling of embossing powder! If you look carefully you may be able to notice that 2 of the corals also come in white paper, I have coloured it here to suit the page, just adds a lovely layer to a cluster of goodies!

This coral piece is one of the pair (coral C) and I have combined it with one of the shell pack pieces from the existing range.

Whilst on the coral theme there is also an awesome stencil! I love how you can create with the positive or negative (they come together in the pack......Awesome!!!) So great to create the underwater feel to your backgrounds, as I have tried to do below with inks and crackle paste by Viva Decor. These stencils are not limited to the beachy theme I can see myself using them in a variety of ways, love products that are versatile!

But wait there is more......A Stamp too!!!
I have used it with gold ink on my background.

Just a few close Ups before I reveal the whole thing!

And here is the finished page:

Scrap FX have also started selling a limited amount of board to create with in several sizes and weights, so I decided to have a play with these layouts, "Waters Edge" was done on 1.8 and this next one I used the thicker 2.4.
Both worked a treat and did not warp as much as card stock would with the 2.4 coping slightly better with all the mediums I tend to use. I really recommend using the thick board it was fun throwing stuff at it without the worry of warp factor!

I used Coral B on this one and the random dots stencil with a midi and word set title.

See what I mean about a few mediums on the background? Really tested out the board!

Texture paste,ink, paint, embossing powder mesh and micro beads a plenty!

So thats about it for me today, be sure to check back to the Scrap FX blog to see more inspiration and dazzling work from the DT!!