Komodo

Sometimes I just have a mental block when it comes to digital layouts.  Julie over at Club Scrap had the bright idea to use the monthly paper ALSB instructions for her digital layout as well.  So I thought I'd give it a try. 

Here's the paper design.

Here's my digital version.

 

I like the creative freedom that digital scrapbooking gives me. I can choose papers, titles and embellishments from past digital kits or change the colors to match my photos. The best thing is...you never run out of paper or embellishments.

 

Being a Mermaid

Have I mentioned lately how I love my Color Bursts?  Here's another background created with Color Bursts. I first created a background and let it dry. I then placed a stencil a stencil on top of the panel and sprayed water over it. I used a paper towel to pick up the color not covered with the stencil. 

The mermaid tail was a separate Color Burst panel that was stamped and cut.

 

Now for the opposite. I had a piece of white watercolor paper, layered a stencil on top and sprayed with water. I sprinkled Color bursts on top of the stencil and let the color bleed through.  I love the watercolor look to this!

 

Stamps and stencils by Club Scrap. Ken Oliver Color Bursts. Nuvo Crystal drops.

Underwater Background

This month's Club Scrap Technique Challenge is to heat emboss on a dark background.  I love the contrast that this technique can create.

 

When I'm on the treadmill I watch crafting YouTube videos to keep myself occupied.  I came across this new Jennifer McGuire Galaxy Background technique and couldn't wait to try it.  My goal was to use the same principles but create an underwater background to go with this month's Lagoon collection.

 

1. Blend blue and teal oxide inks on your background mat. Spray with water and heat set.

2. Add black oxide inks, remembering to heat set periodically and spritz with water. Continue to add layers but let some of the blues peek out.

3. Spritz bubble stamp with water and stamp on oxide background. Add large drops of water.  Heat set.

4. Stamp and heat emboss desired images and quotes with white embossing powder.

Club Scrap papers, stamp and ribbon. Tim Holtz Oxide inks. Nuvo crystal drops.

Lancaster Expo

I recently had an opportunity to attend the Lancaster PA Scrapbook Expo, help share my love of Club Scrap and cause trouble with my scrapping friends. It was a fantastic vacation!

 

This month's layout sketch (a member perk) has lots of little spaces that you can either use for photos, journaling or embellishments. At first I was a little hesitant about all this space until I remembered my neglected craft themed stamps from Hampton Arts. I knew they'd come in handy some day!

 

Club Scrap paper, buttons and sketch. Want 2 Scrap laser title.  Hampton Arts stamps. Studio Calico wood embellishments. 

This makes me giggle.

These little wooden embellishments came in horrendous colors. I just used white acrylic paint to make them more neutral. 

Dream Higher

When I saw this baby fish stencil at my local scrapbook store I squealed with delight! I knew it would go perfectly with the new Lagoon collection by Club Scrap. These little fishes are just adorable!

When I started creating this card I didn't want to stencil the fish but add dimension so I used the stencil as an embossing plate.

1. Place two rubber pads down on a one clear plate. 

2. Place your paper down on the rubber pads.

3. Layer the stencil on top of your paper.

4. Top with the second clear plate and run through your machine.

Here's the close up of the embossed mat. 

To create this card for the Fusion Card Challenge I used a Color Burst panel I created last week and the newly embossed mat. I sure do have to say...I missed my Color Bursts. I added a few Nuvo crystal drops to continue the water theme.

Club Scrap papers, stamp, twine and charm. Ken Oliver Color Bursts. Echo Park stencil. Tonic Crystal Nuvo drops. Spellbinders die.

Mermaid Wisdom

With all the sensation the Distress Oxide inks are creating I wanted to revisit my Color Bursts. They act similar with water even though they are two different products. Embarrassingly to say...I have every color available for both the Color Bursts and the Distress Oxides.

So let's do a recap on my favorite way to use the Color Bursts.

1. Spray watercolor paper with water.

2. Sprinkle on your colors of choice. Remember these will blend and turn muddy if not careful.



3. Add more water if needed.

4. Dry with a heat gun.
5. Add metallic if desired and dry.
6. Add drips of water and dry.

Now, time to start making something with these panels. This month's NBUS (Never Before Used Stuff) challenge is use stamps and stencils with a sea theme. Well isn't that handy since this month's collection is Lagoon. Here I combined embossed mermaid images and quote from Lagoon and the coral image from Seaside.

Check out how awesome the Nuvo Crystal drops look on the Color Burst panel.



I created tons of panels so you'll be seeing these throughout the month. Here are more fun instructions on using your Color Bursts.

Crewel & Unusual Color Bursts

Reverse Color Bursts

Faux Patina

Give Thanks

 

P.S.  Don't panic...this does come off!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life's a Garden

 

Happy Thursday!

I'm patiently waiting for my Lagoon collection to arrive.  So in the meantime...here's a digital layout using last month's Vintage Botany digital kit. 

 

Club Scrap digital papers, ribbon, tags, flower and stamps. SoCo digital template. Sahin Designs papers strip, sequins and butterfly. Anna Aspnes tape.