Stash Busting with Jane - chipboard

 For some reason I went through a phase where I bought loads of chipboard shapes then maybe used one or two pieces from a collection and the rest went in a drawer. So time to get that drawer out and use up some of that chipboard! Here it is (ok - well, some of it!!) 

I decided that for strength I would construct my LO on a 12 x 12 canvas rather than card - but you could easily just use card - or maybe a larger sheet of chipboard if you have one. I started by sifting through and finding a frame for my photo then picking out some of the bits of chipboard I really liked and arranging and re-arranging until I had a composition I was happy with...

As you can see I ended up with some pieces which were coloured - but my intention was always to paint the chipboard and canvas so I knew this wouldn't matter. I started by giving the whole thing a couple of coats of white gesso...

Once this had dried I chose a colour from my photo - the turquoise colour of my cat's eye's and decided to focus on this colour for painting the canvas. I concentrated on the areas with chipboard - dry brushing the edges. I used a couple of different shades to try and give a bit of interest...

To give more dimension and some sparkle I sprayed the canvas with turquoise cosmic shimmer spray, then after drying I added gems and then used silver/white glitter glue on top of the chipboard pieces. I finished by adding some white roses and my photo...

Those who know me will know that this is not my my usual scrapping style but I'm quite pleased with how it turned out - If you have a go at your own mixed media page using your left over bits of chipboard, I'd love to see the result.

Now, what to do with the rest of that drawer of chipboard...

Sketch Prompt with Ann

Time for a sketch prompt from me and many of you know I love a tag, or a lable or indeed most stationery items and I tend to incorporate them on my pages quite often. This sketch is based on tags which are a great way to bust your stash, you can use left overs from kits, mix and match colours or keep it simple and stick with monotones.

I have used Vicki Boutin Color Study papers which include a fab tag paper!! Makes it a little easier I guess but you can make your own tag template and then use it to cut your own choice of papers. 

Start with the basic 7 tags and arrange those first and then add your photo and embellish around to build up the detail.

Stash Busting with Karen - Scraps

 I wonder how many of you are like me and drown in an over abundance of stash. I blame people like Mel and Jill really for stocking such wonderfully tempting goodies all the time.  I love my stash so much I really don't like to throw ANYTHING away and so my scraps boxes get out of control. 

I have five big foolscap box files, colour coordinated of course, full of scraps (and I have never really been able to understand the 'how small is too small?' rule). Consequently I like pages that use up lots of scraps. 

So my challenge for you is make a layout from your scraps ... and no, I don't believe you don't have any. 

I have several examples for you to share - one of which is new and a couple are pages I made a while ago, but they all just use scraps. 

This one used two pieces of A4 card and then only scraps and a stencil 

Butterflies punched from scraps, stamped on to scraps, cut from scraps 

Punched strips from scraps (I have done this in many shapes 

Scraps cut into squares

Small strips sewn on 

So my challenge is to make a page where scraps are the main feature of your page. 

Do share your pages in our facebook group so we can all enjoy them and do breathe a sigh of relief that you now have fewer scraps than you did ... till next week! 

Stash Busting with Tracy - Washi Tape

Good evening folks.  Time to bust that Washi Tape!  Believe it or not I finished off two rolls of washi making this layout, I know, I have never seen the inside of a roll of washi either!

I taped the washi onto card, to make some blinging sparkly elements for this layout featuring Stella the disco hare, found on our surprise trip to Southend for Ann's 50th (not sure if she's mentioned that to you guys before now!!! lol)

I used a glittery teal and silver, and then a really shiney chrome for the hearts (which I had to cut by hand cause I left my punch in storage!)  

Here's another layout from a previous retreat, where I've used washi to make a feature on the right hand side, layering washi like this, in different thicknesses can create a really nice effect.  

I can't wait to see what you do to stash your Washi! 

Stash Busting Cybrcrop Challenge - Card or Tag

 

Stash Busting with Tricia - Rub ons

Hello everyone and welcome back

I have a funny relationship with rub on transfers, I love the variety the come in and how versatile they are but I'm really rubbish at biting the bullet and actually using them.  When I came across these moustache ones in my stash, I couldn't resist going to town on this layout and create a complete panel as the main feature of the page.  

Using groups of rub ons is almost like creating your own bespoke backing paper, and the best part is that no matter what your theme you can create groups of any motif or use a selection of words that complement your photos.  So hunt out those rub ons and don't forget to share your version over on the facebook page.

 

Challenge - Maximalist