'Forever....('til death do us part)...a new layout for 13 arts

Hi friends, I hope you are all doing well and relaxing, still enjoying the holidays:)

I've been playing with the 'His & Hers' 13 arts collection again, and I was inspired by the 

rich, warm tones in these papers, especially the deep reds, and I was moved to create something

dark and mysterious.

'Forever....('til death do us part)'

I carefully tore up and fussy cut a piece of the paper 'A Piece of Her' so that I had a nice long strip of those beautiful red roses which I glued down the middle. I also glued down the other piece of that same paper I had tore and I love how it made an interesting way to layer the papers up and let that beautiful dark butterfly paper show through.

I created my background by covering the whole page with 13 arts clear gesso to seal the paper and then I used some Rainbow Watercolor Duo in brown and some 13 arts ink in 'Woodbine' to add some color. Then I layered on a few pieces of antique black lace, some Prima flowers, and some little pinecones.

I had been seeing some different girls work with some really cool what looked like

threads? and I finally figured out what it is! It's called 'sisal' and after looking in several

craft stores I finally found a big bag in the floral section of Hobby Lobby. I added some to my 

page and I love the look it gave, I might try to spray some with black ink too :)

For a full list of 13 arts products used on this page, please check out my blog post here.

And don't forget to check out the 13 arts online store here.

Thanks for dropping by,

Hugs, Lisa xo

'Traditions' a new layout for Scraps of Elegance

Hello my lovelies...

Confession time...how many of you whilst enjoying all the family gatherings 

and festivities are secretly plotting how you can slip away to your craft table?

I've had such a wonderful Christmas with my family....

 but, knowing I had the brand new Scraps of Elegance 'Christmas Cheer' kit sitting on my desk,

made me want to go and get messy with some papers and inks. I got in a little bit of quiet time 

last night and then woke up super early this morning and finally finished my first page with this amazing kit.

'Traditions'

Lots of gorgeous Blue Fern Studios in this kit, beautiful papers called 'Vintage Christmas Collection' and some lovely wintery chipboards that I painted white and then embossed in silver. The finishing touch was some Blue Fern Studios 'Christmas Blooms' from the floral add on.

It's our little Christmas tradition to get our portrait taken together :)

Here is the new kit...

You can find our online store here, the kits sell out super fast!

And don't forget to stop by our blog here, where you can find lots of beautiful

creations created with our kits.

Here are a few closies:

I've used some 13 arts products on this page too, a stencil for some snowflakes

and some Ayeeda inks in Gold and Scarlett.

So I have some wonderful news...I have been invited to stay on the Scraps

of Elegance design team for 2017! I am so excited to be part of this wonderful and talented

group of ladies. You can see the new team blog post here.

My favourite day of the month is the day I see the big box of goodies on my 

doorstep..I just know it's packed with such pretty papers, flowers,

and so much more. Thanks so much Melinda for believing in me :)

I used so much from this kit, the papers, the chipboards, the pretty Prima stamp

from the 'Sweet Peppermint' collection, and the adorable tiny silver jingle bells.

I hope you are all enjoying the holidays and get a little bit of time to create something 

special and sparkly......just for you.

Here's looking to another great year of (hopefully!) inspiring you with these beautiful 

kits that I love so much.

Hugs,

Lisa xo

'Merry Christmas' my last page for 2 Crafty Chipboard

Hello my crafty girls, I'm back to share my final page created with the 

wonderful 2 Crafty chipboards. Still in a pink 'zone' I wanted to create 

something frosty, wintery and with a touch of whimsy.

'Merry Christmas'

There are so many beautiful winter themed 2 Crafty chipboards to choose from. 

I love these little deer, it fit my page so perfectly. 

2 Crafty Chipboard pieces used:

'Merry Christmas Script Card Pack'

'Corner Twisted Vine'

'Holly Vine Wreath'

'Deer Set'

To visit their online store please go here,

and to check out my last blog post and for lots of really wonderful 

inspiration by the design team, please go here.

I painted all my chippies with white acrylic paint and then while wet,

I sprinkled them with fine white glitter.

I've had a wonderful time on this team!
Thank you so much Vanessa for the opportunity :)

Wishing each and every one of my crafty friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Lisa xo

'Pose' a new layout for Scraps of Elegance

Hello sweets, I'm back to share my last layout that I have created with 

the 'Petals' kit from Scraps of Elegance.

'Pose'

Another page designed with the beautiful shabby Kaisercraft papers from the collection 'Cottage Rose'. I used a lot of of torn up pieces from the different papers and some of the Kaisercraft ephemera pieces to build up my layers and then some pink and green mists to add some depth.

You can find all of the design team work with this kit on the Scraps of Darkness

blog right here, and to find out how to purchase our kits please go here.

I would like to enter my page in a challenge with the theme 'Shabby Chic'
on a blog called Kreative Art Shop.

More about this challenge you can find here.

Here are a few closeups:

Lots of Prima flowers from the Floral Add On and some Prima 

Druzy stones to add some sparkle.

 I'll be back soon with another page ; this one from the new kit called 'Christmas Cheer'

I just checked the store and there are still a few left :)
Also, the store is having a Christmas sale over the weekend! 20% off everything :)

Hugs, Lisa xo

'Peace' a new layout for 'Mistress Owl'

Hi sweeties, I hope everyone is enjoying all the preparations for our soon to

arrive Christmas holidays? Last night I was wrapping presents for my family
 up north while having a glass of wine and listening to King's College Choir
singing Christmas carols. My yearly little tradition that always gets me
in the full on Christmas spirit :)

The lovely ladies at the beautiful blog called 'Mistress Owl' invited me to 

Guest Design using a wonderful holiday moodboard and this is what I created.

'Peace'

I used some beautiful Blue Fern Studios paper for my base - love love that chocolate brown - and a lot of random bits and pieces from a big box of winter themed craft items that I keep in my studio. I used some little vines and some pine cones that I bought from Hobby Lobby and a bit of Lindy's Stamp Gang 'Whale Watch Blue' and 'Chocolate Truffle' to add some color to my background.

Here is the wintery moodboard:

More on this challenge you can find here.

Here are some details:

I also added a few little 2 Crafty Chipboard snowflakes and a few

pieces of 'Moroccan Bits'. 

 Thanks for looking :)

Hugs, Lisa xo

Christmas Tags for 13 arts

Good evening girls. It's my turn up on the 13 arts blog and I decided to create some

Christmas tags with lots of sparkle and shimmer.

I love a deep rich navy blue and 13 arts inks come in such beautiful colors. I started by covering some chipboard tags with a piece of the 'Aria Story' paper called 'Sounds Good', then I used some 13 arts white gesso through two stencils, 'Star's and 'Postcard' and then added my ink with a paintbrush, some stamping, and then layered on some 2 Crafty Chipboard called 'Corner Sweet Holly' and a few little winter branches.

I also used two little pieces of the 'Aria Story' chipboard that I painted white, and

then while it was still wet, I sprinkled on some 13 arts tiny clear microspheres to add 

some texture.

Tags are a great way to experiment. I saw this tag in my head wth the deep navy blue against the stark white, and they was really easy to put together, just start with some inks and then just layer on your embellishments.

My final step was to use some Ayeeda Paint in 'Silver Glitter' all over the chipboards, and then I sprinkled some of my favourite Silver Hologram glitter for some sparkle.

I hope I have inspired you a little today,

Big hugs,

Lisa xo

'Beautiful' a new layout for Scraps of Elegance

Hello friends, thanks so much for visiting my blog and making sharing my art so fun! 

I have designed another page using the Scraps of Elegance kit 'Petals'.

'Beautiful'

The Kaisercraft papers in this kit are so pretty, here I used a delicate white wood paper for my background, and then layered on some roses that I fussy cut from some of the other papers in the kit, a few of the ephemera pieces from that same collection, and some Kaisercraft flowers from the Floral Add On, and some more of that Blue Fern Studios chipboard panel.

I created my background with some heavy white gesso through a stencil, then added some Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays in pink and green and then finally added some silver beads. I also used the fluffy white trim that came in the kit underneath my layers.

Don't miss any of our beautiful kits! The best way to make sure you don't miss them is 

to become a subscriber...our next kit is so gorgeous I can't wait to dig in to it.

You can find our online store right here.

And don't forget to check out our blog here.

Hugs,

Lisa xo

'Remember this Moment'

Hi girls! I've been working with the Scraps of Elegance kit called 'Petals'...

super pretty kit filled with gorgeous papers and flowers in pinks and greens.

'Remember this Moment'

I'm making myself dizzy going back and forth between seasons, I am still loving to create things with deep rich fall colors but then I've been inspired to create snowy, icy scenes. I'm back to winter for this page....my desk was covered in pink and white and then I found this photo in my stash and away we go :) I combined two Kaisercraft papers here for my background and then layered on the gorgeous Blue Fern Studios chipboard, lots of Prima Rossibelle flowers and some 13 arts pink spray.

Here is the beautiful Scraps of Elegance kit 'Petals'.

Our kits sell out super fast, but you can find out how to subscribe here.

And to checkout our blog for ideas on how to create using our kits, please go here.

I would like to enter my page in a challenge called 'Winter's Tale'

on the gorgeous blog 'Factory 212'.

More on this challenge here.

I used a lot from the Main Kit, the Elements Add On, and the Floral Add On

including, the Kaisercraft 'Cottage Rose' collection papers, Kaisercraft 'Cottage Rose' die cuts,

Prima flowers, Prima Rossibelle Druzy Stones, 

the pretty white trim and the cool Tim Holtz distress crayon.

Big hugs,

Lisa xo

'Follow Your Instinct'

Today in America we celebrate everything we are grateful for.....our family
our friends, and the chance to remind ourselves to appreciate everything that makes us happy.
I am so blessed with an amazing husband, my little boy who I love with all my heart,
and all the wonderful friends I have met along the path of my creative journey.

'Follow your Instinct'

It's super simple to create a little page like this, it's just a lot of layers. I cover a page in an old book with a really thick coat of heavy white gesso and then once that's dry, I cover it in a coat of clear gesso, then add some inks with a paint brush, some black stamping, apply more white gesso through a stencil, and then layer on some 2 Crafty Chipboard pieces, some flowers, brads and leaves, and you're done:)

2 Crafty Chipboard pieces used:

'Viney Page Frame'

'Sharon's Butterflies'

'Frames Tiny Henri's'

The fiery colors of nature that surround us here in the South continue to 

inspire me so much and I wanted to capture those colors in my art journal.

I used some super gorgeous Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays in:

'Bayou Boogie Gold'

'Cajun Carmellian Red'

'Glory of the Seas Gold'

'Hag Wart's Orange'

A big thank you to all my friends all over the world who visit my blog 

and make sharing art so fun,

Hugs, Lisa xo

'Today & Everyday'

Hello my sweet friends, it's my turn up on the 2 Crafty Chipboard blog today with some new projects to share with you. I loved the icy blues in this photograph and it turned into a wintry scene.

'Today & Everyday'

I'm so in love with this paper called 'Fields of Gold' by 13 arts, it's the the perfect backdrop for a snowy layout using lots of lovely 2 Crafty chippies. There is a newly released chippie called 'Whispy Dandelions' that I have painted white here, together with my title and lavender brush pieces.

2 Crafty Chipboards used:

'ATC Words Set'

'Whispy Dandelions'

'Today & Everyday'

'Lavender Shrubs'

I would like to enter my layout in to a challenge I found with a gorgeous moodboard

on a blog called 'AgiArt'.

I was inspired by the photograph of the blue berries, the nature theme,
and all the snowy scenes of winter.

More on this challenge, here.

Here are some close ups:

For my American friends, you can find 2 Crafty Chipboard products at an online

crafty store called The Scrapbook Diaries.

To find an international stocklist, please go here.

And don't forget to check out our blog here, for lots of inspiration

and some awesome crafty tutorials.

Hugs, Lisa xo

'His & Hers'

Hi guys! I'm up on the 13 arts blog today with a brand new layout that I created

with the beautiful new collection designed by our own super talented designer Olga Heldwein 

called 'His & Hers'.

 I was over the moon when I received my box with the gorgeous new 13 arts collections, 'His & Hers' and 'Aria' just staring at the papers I had so many ideas rushing through my mind. Here I started with the paper called 'You & Me' as my base. I loved the warm brown and peach tones to the paper and I decided to do something with some warm deep orange and red colors. I did a lot of stenciling and stamping on my background, added some paper layers, flowers and then added some beautiful ink, one called 'Chalk Woodbine' and then finally at the end I brushed some 'Bronze Glitter' ink over my flowers. 

To go and check out where to buy 13 arts products please go here,

and to check out the blog, please go here.

I would like to enter my layout in a sketch challenge I found on the blog
Fleur Design. I saw this sketch and really felt inspired to follow it :)

More on the challenge here.

Aren't these chipboard butterflies so gorgeous? It's hard to see the shine of the glitter 

ink but it looks so pretty in life :) There are some new paints in warm browns, golds ,and bronze, 

and so many beautiful craft adornments that go with these collections too....the cool brass clocks, chipboards, stickers, and the little stamens I have peeking out of my flowers.

See you soon!

Thanks so much for all the support, visits and comments,

they mean so much to me!

Lisa xo