Inspired Altered Wooden Spoon and Brush for my2angels

Hi everyone I'm back again!

I would love to share of my  project for my2angels as part of guest DT.  I made another inspired altered wooden spoon and brush for you. 

I used the new my2angels Filigree Embellishment Kit found here

I started with a plain wooden spoon and brush which I added randomly crackle paste to create some background texture then I covered with heavy black gesso. 

My next step was I painted the wooden spoon and brush separately with Artalhemy acrylic paint opal magic then I glued them together.

When the background items were glued and I started to cover the Filigree embellishments kit and some more embellishments with heavy black gesso also. Then I painted them separately with acrylic paint opal magic. After that I glued all embellishments and put on the background. 

Once everything was dry I added some flowers Blue Stamen Spray Clusters - Silver Bead Berry Spray Clusters - Purple Sweetheart Blossoms, angel charms, Charming Words and butterfly from Kaisercraft Collectables.

  

For my finishing touches I added sugar beads and glass glitters randomly.

I hope you enjoyed this make and be sure to check out the Filigree embellishment kit, my2angels Flowers  & my2angels Charms over at my2angels

Thank you for stop by and see you next time 

Happy Scrapping 

Happiness is ... (a Vintage Charming Dangle)

I don't get as much time to scrap as I would like these days - so you know it has to be something special to get me to MAKE time. But when Tracy dangled this lovely little bauble under my nose, with the promise I could have one so long as I scrapped it - I knew I HAD to make some time.  The dangle is part of the Vintage Dreams kit available here on facebook here

Luckily for me I had also just received some stunning photos taken (by a friend) of my daughter - and one of them was perfect for the dangle.

So I rummaged around through my flowers and charms from my2angels - and came up with the following...

The leaves for the flowers started off as white mulberry paper leaves - I dyed them with some Vintage Photo Distress Ink (oos) over which I sprayed some gold Glimmermist. To get the two tones - I then over daubed it with the Distress Ink again.

The flowers are a combination of 2 tone brown cherry blossoms, deep ivory hip roses (I just adore these), 2 tone chocolate brown roses and some white magnolia type flowers.The larger blossoms have been sprayed with the gold Glimmermist and then dried with a heat gun until a slightly 'toasted' colour appears. An oldie but a goodie is the laughter charming word embellishment.

To match in with the chipboard pieces - I added in some of my favourite bronze clock charms - the antique clock and the curly numbers clock. And no flower collection is complete without a butterfly - so I popped a butterfly antique filigree clip into the largest flower cluster. I also used one of the 25mm glass cabochons with a little of the patterned paper - to make one of the cluster embellishments. Another new addition is the large antique bronze key - to which I added a small two tone brown rose and some bronze chain.

The pièce de résistance of course - is the lovely brown and ivory, sparkly glass Vintage Charming Dangle that is Tracy's latest creation. It has a vintage, antique feel to it - and frankly - I would be buying two of them and using them as earrings they are so pretty.

So check them out in the store and grab your own - you know you need one (or two even).

Basketball Layout

  Here is my first page layout I made for the my2angels.  I am so excited doing this layout of my son photo who likes playing basketball so very much. This layout is really a simple one to put together with beautiful embellishments, ribbon, some stamps and embossing powder. These are available at my2angels

So I started by cutting some patterned paper and adding the basketball Twill Ribbon. Then I put it  together in a plain paper background. Then I positioned the photos so it can easily include some embellishments. 

After getting the right photos position I marked it and took all photos before I added stamp and green embossing powder in some spots. 

I also put more embossing powder on some my2angels cog charms. 

And finally I add all embellishments, basketball pin , fussy cut paper, collectables from Kaisercraft and added the stamps to the edges with black ink pad.

I hope you like it and find it inspiring

Happy Scrapping 

His and Her's "Together" - 4 layouts from 2 sets of papers

In this series of 4 layout classes you will learn how to use the same papers to produce two male and 2 female layouts. There will be some core elements to both layouts in each pair - but the embellishments and techniques will vary slightly - so that your final layout is distinctly male or female themed.

The first two layouts are created with corrugated cardboard, crackle paint and a gorgeous woodgrain paper. Embellishments on the 'male' layout include a selection of layered die-cut leaves, with dry/heat embossing for your technique.

The matching 'girly' layout uses muslin, filigrees, die-cuts, metal chain, roses and our Together Charming word.

 The second pair of layouts are based on a lovely shaded green paper.

The feminine layout has corrugated card, die cut leaves, stemmed flowers, misted flowers and our Together Charming word.

After a full day of creating we will finish the day, completing a easy masculine layout embellished with additional papers, our bottle cap 'There is a Boy who stole my heart he calls me grandma', some clock die-cuts, twine and a heart charm. Techniques include misting and embossing.  (Please let me know if you would like Grandma to be changed to nana, mum etc)

All bookings can be made via our website in the class section here

4 layouts class

OR if you are on facebook here is the event page address

https://www.facebook.com/events/503690509832979/

We are also teaching this class at TJ's Scrappin with Style in Logan on 30th April

Phone Toni on (07) 3290 1201

Black and White Basics Kit - Limited Edition

Black and white are such great colours from which to base a layout. You can add a 'pop' of colour here and there, feature a classic black/white photo or add layered texture in amazing ways.

In the 'Black and White Basics Kit" you will complete 5 layouts - all based on white card and similar textures BUT with 5 different looks.

Each kit will have the base of modelling paste or gesso pre-completed for you. All die cuts, embossing and paper required are also there - with a pot of blue paint and iridescent medium to complete the look.  You just need to supply your time, photos and:

- variety of sizes in paint brushes

- distressing tool (or just use your craft knife like I do)

- black paint

- black ink

- basic adhesives and tools

- Gesso for a top layer (I use Mont Marte which you can pick up at the cheap shops)

Instructions will be emailed to you complete with photos.

Once you have completed each layout, you may like to personalise your layout by adding another colour to match your photos - the easiest way to do this is to add a flower or two in your colour of choice; or flick some paint or mist in different areas  Add a title in your particular colour or just leave as it. Small personalised embellishments in your chosen colour are also great additions.

As there is a lot of preparation in these kits, they must be pre-ordered and the deposit paid PRIOR to 14th March.  Full payment is requirement at time of posting - 24th March 2016.

Cost is $100.00 not including postage - That is $20.00 per layout and as a bonus, you will also receive a variety bag of charms to personalise your layouts with.

Scripted Pair

Anything but basic, this lovely black and white layout is the perfect foil for a black + white photo or two. With a background of modeling paste in script, your two photos will nestle on a layered base of 3 frames, with an elegant floral/leaf embellishment.

Pretty in Tulle

A delicately scripted beauty, this layout includes layers of script, acetate, flowers, tulle and a stunning pink flower chain embellishment. Suits both a single photo or two photos as shown.

Love you to the moon and beyond

One for the boys - a messy multi-medium based layout that includes paint flicks, plasterers tape, an embossed background and some washi tape. Perfect for the wild child in your life.

Forever

One for the die cut fanatics and those who love a textured background. This classic black and white layout has LOTS AND LOTS of die-cutting and 3 layers of mediums. Save yourself hours of cutting and enjoy the intricate shapes that make up this gorgeously textured background.

Time Flies

Black, white and red - a classic combination with a WOW factor. A misted stencil background allows you to simply pop your photo on and arrange the flowers and die cuts to suit. A stunner of a layout that would suit a wide range of photos.

To orderyour limited edition kit, pop over here to the website here - but hurry we have already presold some of the kits

Cog-gratulations cards

Who is coming along to Craft Alive in Toowoomba on the 12th-14th February? 

 If yes, pop in and say hello to us at Stand 14 PLUS I will also be teaching 2 cog-gratulations for the boys in your family. First, get down and dirty misting and spraying an arty, masculine birthday card that includes a cog shaker-box.

Then ink, distress and emboss your way through Card No 2.

 Bookings for this one hour class are available through the Craft Alive website here http://www.craftalive.com.au/events/toowoomba-qld-workshops/ AND don't worry if you can't make it I am sure to be teaching the cards again back on the Coast or up at Shelley's Land in Acadia Ridge

Preorders for Magnolia Lane now available

Magnolia Lane designed by  Sue Smyth is now on the website for preordering

 

Payment is required at time of ordering and delivery 

 will be Wednesday 20nd January 2016

 

 

 

The pack includes all you need to suite a range of styles, pages, cards and any paper crafting project, there are papers designed especially for the quick scrapper, who wants to just place a photo and add a few embellishments and they are done. There is also a few designs made for the fussy cutter in mind, the poetical and patches papers, are full of elements that can be cut and used not only on pages but also cards and mini albums. The reverse of most of the patterned papers, have simple patterned designs for the cardmaker to use as backgrounds, or the scrapbooker to use in mixed media or off the page. Included are greens, blues, creams and of course pinks, covering a variety of needs for the avid papercrafter. Included in the collection are some pastel blue pages and clock images, for those who might want to do a boy or non gender specifc page. There is also an alphabet page, for fussy cutting, to use as titles and words on cards or album. This is teamed with the alpha emboss folder so you can make as many alpha elements as you need. The trinkets, flowers, cameos, and lace have been hand picked to matched perfectly with the range, so no frustrating search for matching elements.

 

 

You will find all you need with in the one range, whether you are a cardmaker, scrapbooker, mixed media person or off the page fan.

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

POP OVER HERE TO WEBSITE NOW to secure your preorder 

 

 

New KaiserMISTS in store now

Welcome to 2016 - all of us at my2angels wish you a fantastic New Year and hope that you continue to share 2016 with us. To welcome in the New Year we are starting with a colour burst from Kaiser...

Kaiser has added to their range of Mists, with 10 new colours that you will not be disappointed with.  At $5.99 per bottle - I couldn't help myself but have a play around with them.  I'm totally impressed with them and have used them on several upcoming layout kits/classes!

Here is the new KaiserMIST White
(sprayed on black cardstock - you get great coverage!)

This is the new Red, Black and White Christmas kit available from my2angels here.

The new Shiraz!
(If you would like to create this layout the class details are here https://www.facebook.com/events/1657300614551012/) 

Winter Grey

(this layout is an upcoming class and kit at my2angels)

Wisteria

(I didn't shake the bottle enough, but love the way the silver glimmer has overshadowed the purple!)

A splash of Aqua

Another 2016 my2angels class
(If you would like to create this layout the class details are here https://www.facebook.com/events/1657300614551012/)

To purchase your KaiserMISTS pop over to the new arrivals section here 
In the event they are sold out at any point I will be ordering more in, please email me if you require them I will ensure to put them aside for you:)