Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Using Scrap Fx chippy's as stencils and stamps

Hi, all! Behind again getting my posts up.  I would feel a little guilty but my baby boy starts kindergarten next week and I think my time is being well spent!  I'm going to miss the kid!



Products:
Iris Flower Stencil
Eyes are windows to the sould wordlet
lace
ouchless cardboard




I used the flowers from the circle as a stencil to create an embossed look with gesso.
And now for my second layout...


Here is a photo of the texture before embellishing...

For this background I took the retro rectangle corners and used it as a stencil with gesso and modeling paste on different areas of the page., then I flipped it over and since there was a lot of gesso still left on the chippy I used it randomly as a stamp as well.


Scrap Fx Products:
Large Cog
Experience lifes journey 
Retro rectangles corner

Gauche Alchemy Products:
punchinella
washi

I love the large cogs!  I think this style of cog would look great with one of the diy vines wrapped around it for a page.


That's it for now! 

However, I am wondering...

what are your favorite Scrap Fx chippy's?  I am considering opening a store to sell them but would love to know what you would be interested in!

So let me know!

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

A brick background using Gauche punchinella

Hey all! 
Its me again, and I'm here to share another layout with ya! 

This time I altered my favorite rectangle punchinella to make a brick stencil/mask.

I took this photo with the hipstamatic app and whatever filter I had set up made it an ugly green color.  You can see in the bottom corner how I cut up the stencil.  The normally sturdy punchinella does get a little more flimsy once you start cutting it up, but it still did the job!




This is a photo of Rylee and Lexi...they both act like they can't stand each other but they really have some mad love for one another!

Here is a close up of the gorgeous doily lace and the funky punchinella and cardboard!

Once again, another awesome Scrap Fx chippy to come to my rescue when i don't really have an idea for a title! ;)


BY THE WAY....!!!!

Did you know Gauche has a new kit this month?

I present to you the "Mile High Club" kit 

Full of travel themed goodies and loads of vintage ephemera!!!
travel mixed media kit

Here’s what’s included:
2 Hambly 12×12″ overlays – Airplane and Uncharted
1 Hambly 12×12″ kraft Streets of Paris paper
road lines washi tape – 10mm x 10 yards
 pack Provo Craft etcetera chipboard
several brads (arrows, street signs)
2 pieces 12″ long lace
1 vintage swizzle stick
1 small piece circle punchinella
 pack Provo Craft etcetera chipboard
several brads (arrows, street signs)
2 pieces 12″ long lace
1 vintage swizzle stick
1 small piece circle punchinella

So go "fly" over to the Gauche Alchemy Blog and see how you can get your hands on this kit!

As always, thanks for stopping by! I hope you are having a great week!