12x12 layout for The Scrapbook Boutique.

WOW - April already - I cant believe how fast this year is travelling.  Today I have a 12 x 12 layout using the awesome 49 and Market papers for The Scrapbook Boutique.

The paper is from the Vintage Artistry collection - Seeds of Love 

Here are some close ups:

I have created the background using a stencil and Nuvo Embellishment mousse (love this stuff!)

Once dried I have used Lindy Stamp Gang Sprays  - instead of spraying I have splattered ink droplets and then droplets of water to spread the colours.  As a last layer of colour I have splattered watered down gesso.

I have then used a Kaisercraft stamp - Marble with Distress Oxide Walnut Stain randomly around the layout.

The die cut title is from Die-namics and I used regular brown cardstock and one coat of glossy accents.  I have edged all the papers with Distress Ink - Walnut Stain.

Thanks for stopping by.  I have linked the products used below.

Until next time  - Happy Crafting.

Distress OXIDE Ink Pads	Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Mother of Pearl	49 & Market - 12x12 inch Collection Pack - Vintage Artistry 9 sheets - See more at: http://www.scrap	Ranger Inkssentials - Glossy Accents 2.oz
My Favorite Things Die-Namics - Absolutely Fabulous - See more at: http://www.scrapbookboutique.com.	Ranger -Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Walnut Stain

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Memory Maze DT Scrapbook Layout

Good morning - well march is nearly over - where is the year going?  Today I am up on the Memory Maze blog and I  have made a layout using the beautiful double heart vintage frame.

I have used 13 Arts paper - feeling blue from the Aura Rosa Collection,  I love this paper as it is thick and withstands mixed media and larger chipboard.

I have created the background using the Memory Maze Dots and Stuff stencil and Nuvo Mousse Mother of Pearl randomly around the page.

I used gesso and a stiff brush to get a bit of texture on  the  Memory Maze double heart vintage frame before embossing it with Stampendous Embossing Enamel - Shabby Blue.

The Memory Maze title has been painted with a dark brown acrylic paint and topped with Glossy Accents.

The layout came together beautifully with the Petaloo flowers, glass beads, micro beads, Liquid pearls and Distress Glitter Dust.

Here are some close ups:

Memory Maze Products Used

Double Heart Vintage Frame

Dots and Stuff Stencil

There is only one you

Thanks for stopping by and til next time Happy Crafting :)

Lynn xx

cards and samples using Distress Oxide Inks

Hi everyone, I am up on the Scrapbook Boutique blog today sharing my play around with the new Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks.  (A little warning - there are alot of photos so you may need a cuppa!)  All the samples below have been sealed with gloss medium, I found that this enhanced the colours especially on the black cardstock.

This first one is using a gloss pearl cardstock which is quite thick.  I applied the oxide ink directly onto the card stock and them blended it with a bit of water and baby wipes.  I dried this and whilst drying, dripped water droplets onto the cardstock.

These two above were so much fun - I have used water colour paper and applied the ink to my craft mat 3 colours at a time, spritzing them with water and then placing the water colour paper on top.  I kept doing this with different colours, drying in between each layer.  The first few layers I swiped the paper through the ink, the top layers I dabbed the paper into the watered ink.  I also spritzed the paper as I was drying the layers.

This was using only 3 colours and on canvas paper.  The ink was placed on the craft mat first and spritzed with water before running the canvas paper through the ink

These final three are using black cardstock and all use the same technique but different colour combinations.

I have turned some of the backgrounds into cards:

For the card above, I have used the 49 and Market stamp from the Gabi's Haute Couture Collection.  I have stamped onto white tissue paper and adhered to the cardstock.  I wanted to see how much of the ink showed through the tissue.   In the sample below, I have stamped the image directly onto the card.  As the background was very busy I have added some Glass Beads, Micro Beads, Nuvo Crystal drops and glitter to the dress and flowing below the dress to complete the card.

Again, as with all the cards I have kept the embellishments simple to let the backgrounds shine. To the card above, I have added 49 and Markets flowers and a simple rub on sentiment.

I have backed the card above with red cardstock to make the black more predominant.  I run the black inked card through a We R Memorykeepers, Geometric Embossing folder for added texture.  The flowers are Prima Flowers and a simple "hello"sticker stuck to red cardstock and fussy cut out.

Again keeping it simple - I have added some black twine behind the 49 and Market flower and embossed a Kaisercraft Wooden Flourish word with Stampendous Embossing Enamel.

Here are some close ups of the cards:

I hope that you have enjoyed my testing of the Distress Oxide Inks and I can say they are fantastic and highly recommend you get them if you are having any doubts.

I have added links below to all the products that I used.

Til next time - Happy Crafting.

49 and Market Clear Stamp Set - Gabi's Haute Couture - See more at: http://www.scrapbookboutique.com	RMK Next Level Embossing Folders (2 pack) 6x6 inch - Geometric - See more at: http://www.scrapbookbo	Distress OXIDE Ink Pads	49 & Market - Shimmer & Shine Flowers - Ivory Melange - See more at: http://www.scrapbookboutique.co
49 & Market - Shimmer & Shine Flowers - Blush Jardin Secret - See more at: http://www.scrapbookbouti	Prima - Finnabair Art Ingredients - Glass Beads - Plum - See more at: http://www.scrapbookboutique.c	Prima Art Basics - 3D Matte Gel - Transparent - 236 ml (8 fl oz) - See more at: http://www.scrapbook	Kaisercraft Wooden Flourish Pack - Hello
Nuvo Crystal Drops - Raspberry Pink	Ranger - Multi Medium - Gloss 3.8 oz

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