Jellyfish || Mixed Media Scrapbook Layout

Hi all,

I have a layout to share today using mixed media. It looks complicated but is actually really simple, just a layer of gesso and then doodling on top. Back when I used to draw a lot, I found drawing lots of tiny circles really therapeutic... 

The picture was taken at The Deep in Hull. The backing papers are First Edition 'Kaleidoscope' and the stamp is by Visible Image. I picked up the sequins for £1 in The Range.

Thanks for stopping by!
Emily xx

York Layout 'Back To Basics'

Hi all,

Here's a layout I made using pictures I took in York on Valentine's Day... February seems so long ago now. When we went it was a cold day but the flowers were just starting to bloom, crocuses, daffodils, snowdrops and tulips. Beautiful.

I struggled with this layout. I spent an afternoon making a background and I hated it. I wanted to use purple paper but though I've boxes of paper, I didn't have ANY purple. I don't know why. 

So I put the layout aside.

Then I went to The Range and found this... Back To Basics by Trimcraft

They had other colours too and I wish I had got the teal one too but here we are...

I like it because there's a bit of everything in this kit. I don't like buying full packs of the same thing as I never use it all but with this it's just enough to keep the stash topped up. 

I challenged myself to try and use only what came in the pack on my layout, so all I really added was some yellow paper to contrast the purple, plus a button, brads, tag, tape and a 3x4 card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Emily xx

Upcycling a wine box

Hi all

As you probably know I've been wanting to try out some mixed media art.

Well, for their anniversary my parents received a box with wine inside and they gave me the box. It was a really nice wood and I painted it with pastel purple acrylic.

On top I've added bits of texture paste, embossed card that I sprayed with ink and painted over bits of. I did try and add a glitter word but it's not come up very well - note to self - wait for previous glue to dry before adding more..

So here it is. I've had a switch around and I'm using it to store my stickers in.

A New Layout!

Hi everyone!

Last week I had major scrapper's block...

But after a visit to two (TWO!) branches of Hobbycraft on Monday I've been back in full swing.

(Went on a drive from Hull to York with my parents, stopping at places on the way - a fun day!)

Yesterday I made some things for docrafts, but today I made a scrapbook page for myself.

I used paper and sequins from the new Dovecraft Bohemian collection and stuck to a purple and turquoise theme.

The photo is from when Nathan and I went for a walk around the lake a couple of weeks ago. A lovely day!

Products used:

Dovecraft Bohemian 8x8 paper pack, sequin pack

Papermania: Accordion flowers, Owl Folk charm, Folk Floral paper & stamp set, Simply Floral paper

Spiral flower die (free with Simply Cards & Papercraft this month

My Mind's Eye Cut & Paste paper, postcard

XCut Ornate frames, heart border punch, polka dot embossing folder

Webster's Pages sticker

Santoro Mirabelle brad

The Works resin flowers

Docrafts Dandelion download, printed onto vellum.

American Crafts Dear Lizzy date stamp

While I'm here...

I picked this toolbox up in Hobbycraft for £5. From first sight I thought the tray inside lifted out....

But no, it opens up with 3 trays to store my supplies in!

Using it to store my most recent supplies, plus the products Docrafts send me so when I make something for them, everything is to hand.

I've got a completely free weekend so I should get some more layouts made. :)