{Dream big...}

 Hello 49 and Market fans!

Here is my layout featuring the beautiful Vintage Artistry Blush 12x12 collection and one of my favourite collections.  For this layout, I used the bonus sheet from the 12x12 Collection Pack for the base.  I trimmed the Soaring paper to 11.5" x 11.5" and distressed the paper, rolled two sides and glued a border punch strip to the Soaring paper before adhering the paper to the base.

Here is my layout.

Next, I added rub-on transfers from the VA Blush / Sage to the background. These rub-on transfers are so easy to use and can be rubbed-on on top of each other to create layers and beautiful effects. I used words from the rub-on transfers on the tabs.

I layered my photo on pieces from the V/A Blush Ephemera Stacks. I used a frame and tab from the V/A Essentials 4x6 File frame set.

To create the flower clusters, I used Sugar Posies in Fluff, Garden Petals in Flamingo,  Royal Spray and Royal Posies in Passion Pink.  The edges of the flowers were dry brushed with white acrylic paint and Americana Acrylic Paint in Mint Julep Green, Boysenberry Pink and Poodleskirt Pink.  Among the flowers, I also added laser cut flowers and leaves from the beautiful laser cut sheets included in the V/A Blush 12x12 collection.  

The final touches to this layout included Wishing Bubbles and Baubles, pearl beads, glitter and splatters with diluted white gesso.

49 and Market products used.

Vintage Artistry Blush 12×12 Collection Pack

Vintage Artistry Blush – Soaring Paper

Vintage Artistry Blush / Sage Rub-On Transfers

Wishing Bubbles and Baubles – Blush

Vintage Artistry Blush Ephemera Stacks

Vintage Artistry Dream Stamp Set

Royal Posies – Passion Pink Paper Flowers

Royal Spray – Passion Pink Paper Flowers

Sugar Posies – Fluff

Garden Petals – Flamingo

Vintage Artistry Essentials – 4×6 File Frame Set

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Happy crafting!

{Perfect moment...}

 Hello everyone!

I am sharing my July design team layout with you, using stunning Dusty Attic chipboard pieces.

This is my granddaughter Mila all dressed up in her princess dress and Unicorn crown.  She is so enchanted by everything Unicorn. With everything going on in the world we all need a little magic.

Here is my layout.

All the chipboard pieces were first covered with white gesso.

Using half of the large clock, I have painted this with Americana Acrylic paint in Poodleskirt Pink, Boysenberry Pink and Baby Blue and dry brushed with white and Gold Metallic acylic paint.

For the ombre effect on the title I used American Acrylic paint in Poodleskirt Pink, Boysenberry Pink and dry bushed with white acrylic paint.

To color the Wordpl@y elements and blooms I used Americana Acryl paint in Poodleskirt Pink, Boysenberry Pink and Baby Blue and dry brushed with white acrylic paint.

I painted the foliage with Americana Acrylic paint in Mint Julep Green and dry brushed with Gold Acrylic paint.

The Leaves #2 were painted with white acrylic paint.

The final touches to this layout included pearl beads, glitter and splatters with diluted white gesso.

some close ups.

There are the Dusty Attic chipboard pieces that I have used.

DA1756 - Perfect Moment

DA2785 - Foliage #28

DA1872 - Foliage #10

DA1342 - Leaves #2

DA2435 - Blooms #1

DA1107 - Page pebbles #3

DA1645 - Wordpl@y #2

DA0430 - Skeleton Clock Faces

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Happy crafting!

{cheeky dude...}

 Hello 49 and Market fans!

Here is my first layout for July featuring the beautiful Vintage Artistry Essentials 12x12 collection. I used the June sketch as inspiration.  This ridiculous cute dude {with attitude} is my grandson Janco. No flowers on this layout, which is quite an achievement for me, as I love flowers.

For this layout, I used the B-side of the Affirmative paper.  To create the background, I used several background stamps, brick, chevron, script, alphabet, and arrows.  I then primed the paper with a layer of clear gesso.  I added color to the background using Distress Oxide in Broken China, Salvaged Patina and Faded Jeans. I used different stencils to add more detail to the background using the same Distress Oxides and finger daubers.

Here is my layout.

and here is the June sketch.

Here is a close up of the four corners.

Next, I added rub-on transfers from the V/A Sky and Navy to the background. These rub-on transfers are amazing and includes 6 sheets to choose from and adds so much beautiful elements to the background.

I have framed the 4x6 inch photo with a fame from the V/A Essentials 4x6 File Frame set and an extra tab.  For the small photo on the left side, I used a frame from the Square File Frame set and an extra tab.  I added words to the tabs from the V/A Sky and Navy rub-on transfers.  I layered both photos on elements from the V/A Essentials Ephemera Bits and V/A Wedgewood Ephemera Stack.  Here you can also see the Dusty Attic chippies that I have used.

Here you can see how I used elements from the V/A Essentials Ephemera Bits and chipboard stickers. 

After everything was glued down, I added splatters with diluted white gesso.

49 and Market products used.

Vintage Artistry Essentials – 12×12 Collection Pack

Vintage Artistry Essentials – Affirmative

Vintage Artistry Essentials – Square File Frame Set

Vintage Artistry Essentials – 4×6 File Frame Set

Vintage Artistry Essentials – Chipboard Stickers

Vintage Artistry Essentials – Ephemera Bits

Vintage Artistry Sky / Navy Rub-On Transfers

Vintage Artistry Wedgewood Ephemera Stack

Thank you for visiting the blog today.

Happy crafting!

{Love and Laughter...}

                         Hello 49 and Market fans!

Here is my layout featuring the Vintage Artistry Lilac 12x12 collection and elements from the Vintage Artistry Sky collection.  I had this photoshoot with my cute granddaughter in 2020 and the V/A Lilac collection is just perfect. She is such a fun-loving little girl and creating memories with her is very special to me.

For this layout, I used the Tranquil paper. To create the background, I used two script stamps.  I then primed the background with a layer of clear gesso.  I added color to the background using Distress Oxide in Shaded Lilac, Salvaged Patina and Wilted Violet. I used a heart stencil, finger dauber and the Wilted Violet to create more interest to the background.

Here is my l layout.

Next, I added rub-on transfers from the V/A Butter / Lilac and Sky to the background. The images on these rub-on transfers are just beautiful.

I layered my photo on pieces from the V/A Lilac Ephemera Stack and an off cut I had left from the V/A Sky Collection,  Admit One paper. From the Irrevocable Beauty Laser Cut Shapes I used a frame, daisies and You make my heart sing phrase. Here you can also see the beautiful Dusty Attic title that I have added to my layout.

To create the two flower clusters, I used Sugar Posies in Fluff and Huckleberry, Garden Petals and Enchanted Petals in Twilight. I painted the Fluff Sugar Posies with Americana Acrylic paint in Spa Blue.  I dry brushed the edges of the flowers with white gesso and Americana Acrylic Paint in Spa Blue, Pansy Lavender and Wild Orchid.

These two beautiful butterflies are from the laser cuts sheets included in the V/A Lilac and Sky collections.  The final touches to this layout included Wishing Bubbles and Baubles from the V/A Lilac and Sky collection, art stones and splatters with diluted white gesso.

49 and Market products used.

Vintage Artistry Lilac 12×12 Collection Pack

Vintage Artistry Lilac – Tranquil

Vintage Artistry Butter / Lilac Rub-On Transfers

Wishing Bubbles and Baubles – Lilac

Vintage Artistry Lilac Ephemera Stack

Vintage Artistry Sky – Admit One

Vintage Artistry Sky / Navy Rub-On Transfers

Wishing Bubbles and Baubles – Sky

Irrevocable Beauty – Laser Cut Shapes

Royal Posies – Orchid Paper Flowers

Sugar Posies – Fluff

Sugar Posies – Huckleberry

Garden Petals – Twilight

Enchanted Petals – Twilight

Thank you for visiting the blog today.

Happy crafting!

{loving, kind, brave...}

Hello everyone!

Here is my layout inspired by the beautiful June mood board, using some stunning Dusty Attic

chipboard pieces.

This is my beautiful granddaughter on her 3rd birthday. 

Journaling : You are a loving, kind and brave little girl. Continue being kind and happy.  Remember the greatest moments of happiness in life come from being good to others and from being true to who you are.  Cherish the princess within, all your life through.  It is your inner beautify that make fairy tales come true.  I love you with all my heart!

Here is the mood board.

and here is my layout.

All the chippies were first covered with white gesso.

 I painted the Scalloped Circle with Americana Acrylic Paint in Plum and dry brushed with white gesso.

 

I heat embossed the mini titles with Ranger white embossing powder.

I painted the Lavender #1 with Americana Acrylic Paint in Pancy Lavender and the Lavender #2 in Plum and dry brushed with white gesso.

The Foliage #16 were painted with Americana Acrylic Paint in Melon, Mint Julep Green and the berries with a pink Uni Posca Paint Marker and the Foliage #28 with a white Uni Posca Paint Marker.

Some close ups.

The final touches to this layout included pearl beads, glitter and splatters with diluted white gesso.

These are the Dusty Attic chippies that I have used.

DA2654 - Mini Titles #3 – Unique

DA0112 -Scalloped Circles

DA2785 - Foliage #28

DA1001 - Lavender #1

DA2235 - Foliage #16

DA1438 - Lavender #2

DA1872 - Foliage #10

Visit the Dusty Attic online shop for more amazing chipboard designs.

We would love to see your take on our mood board.  Share you projects on our Facebook page Here for your chance to win a $50 (AUD) credit for two lucky winners to the Dusty Attic website so you can choose your very own pieces you would like to use.

Good luck and happy crafting!