"Beautiful" Baby Mixed Media Layout and Technique VIDEO TUTORIAL with February Scraps of Elegance Kit

Welcome to my creative space. I have a new project and technique video tutorial to share with you today created with the fabulous Scraps of Elegance "Watercolor Wishes" February Kit.

It's such a delight to create layouts for our sweet granddaughter who is a week old in this photo. The February Kit featuring gorgeous 49 and Market paper and flowers paired with beautiful Blue Fern Studios chipboard worked so perfectly for this sweet photo.

FTC Disclosure: I am currently working as a freelance designer for Scraps of Elegance. While I am compensated in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of these products and will not recommend something that I don’t personally use and enjoy.

I've created a technique video sharing how to achieve the

crackled/mixed media finish on the chipboard used for this layout.

Enjoy!

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Here's the fabulous Watercolor Wishes February Scraps of Elegance Kit:

Additional add ons and kit details can be viewed HERE.

Scraps of Elegance Links:

Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/

Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/

Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

Here are a few detail photos of the chipboard and layout:










A video tutorial for this sweet butterfly can be viewed HERE.

Supply List

Scraps of Elegance February Watercolor Wishes Main Kit (Sold Out):
49 and Market Heirloom Botanicals Collection:  Faded Bloom
49 and Market Heirloom Botanicals Collection:  The Patch
Momenta: 4" Bright Watercolor Doilies (4 assorted doilies)
49 and Market: Shimmer & Shine Lilac Fleur Des Champs Flowers
Blue Fern Studios: 'Beautiful' laser-cut chipboard title
2 Silver Heart Sweetheart Charms

Elements Add On:
Blue Fern Studios Laser Cut Chipboard - Butterfly Rings
Prima Love Clippings Say It In Crystals

Mixed Media Creativity Add On:
49 and Market Gabrielle Pollacco Clear Stamps (4x6"): Gabi's Hibiscus

Floral Add On:
49 and Market Dusty Shale Garden Vine

Color Add On (Sold Out):
Lindy's Stamp Gang Frenchy's Pink Pouf Flat Fabios Mist

From the Scraps of Elegance Store:
Prima Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials - Gesso (Clear Gesso, Heavy Gesso - White)
Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte
Prima Floral Lace Trim - Magnolia, Daisy
No longer available. Other Laces and trims can be found HERE.

Previous Kits
January 2016: Poppystamps Die: Theo Butterfly (Memory Box)
January 2016: Prima Finnabair Art Ingredients: Pearl Glitter Glass

Other Products:
Vintage Dictionary Paper - Stash
Martha Stewart ~ Microbeads - Apatite
Beadies ~ Microbeads - Silver
Faber-Castell ~ Whipped Spackle
Viva Decor ~ Crackle Paint - White
Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Dusty Concord, Spun Sugar
TSUKINEKO ~ Versafine - Onyx Black
TSUKINEKO ~ StazOn - Dove Gray
Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - White
Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Screamin’ Banshee Black
Prima Metal Die - Doily 2
The Crafter's Workshop ~ 6x6 Stencil - Mini Art Is
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ E-Z Dots - Repositionable
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Tombow ~ MONO Multi Liquid Glue
Spellbinders ~ Tool’n One
Sizzix ~ Big Shot
Ranger ~ Heat It - Craft Tool
Liquitex ~ Free Style - Palette Knife #5
Darice ~ Foam Stencil Brush

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~ Blessings ~

"Joy" Birdcage with VIDEO TUTORIAL ~ Scraps of Elegance April Kit

I have to admit. I get very excited when my Scraps of Elegance package arrives at my door each month. The gorgeous April Kit was no exception. The newest addition to the add on line up, the Off The Page Add On,  has been so fun to work with. This month Melinda included this fabulous Prima Birdcage for the OTP Add On offering. 

Not only is this a gorgeous piece to alter, the timing couldn't have been more perfect. One of my good scrapbooking friends recently turned 75. Her daughter threw a birthday party for her, and she invited us scrappy gals. She absolutely adores birds, so I just had to create this as a special gift for her.

I have created a process video tutorial to share with you.

Techniques shared in this video include:

~ Distressed patina finish

~ DIY sisal bird nest

~ DIY word banner

~ Mixed media background

Enjoy!

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Here's the fabulous April "Wonderful" Scraps of Elegance Kit:

The fabulous Add On kits can be viewed HERE.

Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/
Store Chipboard: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/chipboard-wood/?sort=newest
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

Here are some additional angles and close-up photos:














Product List

Main Kit
BoBunny - Secret Garden Collection:  Bloom
May Arts: white lace (24")

Floral Add On
Prima Relics & Artifacts Blushing Bouquet Flowers
Prima 'Slate' Flowers

Color Add On
Lindy's Stamp Gang Magnolia Magenta Gold Starburst Mist

OTP Add On
Prima Frameworks Antique White Large Birdcage

SOD/SOE Store
Prima ~ Art Alchemy, Acrylic Paint - Metallic Light Patina
US ArtQuest ~ Prills - Ice Queen

Previous Kits
November 2015: Viva Inka Gold - Copper

Other Products
Wild Orchid Crafts ~ Apple Blossoms - white
Wild Orchid Crafts ~ 30mm Leaves - white
Wild Orchid Crafts ~ Hip Rosebuds - Mixed Pink Tone
Panacea Products ~ Decorative Sisal - brown
Canvas ~ Stash
DMC ~ Embroidery Floss #3685
Liquitex ~ Gesso - white
Tsukneko ~ StazOn - Timber Brown
Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Moon Shadow Mist - Phantom Fuchsia
Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Jazzy Jivin’ Purple
Donna Salazar with Spellbinders ~ Stamp & Die Template Set - Alpha Bits
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Thin 3D Foam Squares - Mix, white
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Helmar ~ Super-Tac Glue

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

"Endless Love" Mixed Media Layout with VIDEO TUTORIAL - Scraps of Elegance January Kit

The Blue Fern Studios Blush collection papers included in the January kit are simply gorgeous and oh so perfect for Valentines, weddings, or love themed projects. I've paired the January kit with love themed items from the Scraps of Darkness/Scraps of Elegance Store.

Blue Fern Studios ~ Endless Love Chipboard

Wild Rose Studio ~ Ornate Heart Die

Our son and his lovely wife asked me to edit and print this sweet photo to send to the child they help support through a missions program. Their adoring smiles tell the story of the love they share.

 techniques shared in this video include:
- Creating a leather-look texture on cardstock
- Alcohol inked butterflies
- Inked stenciled bricks
- Splattered ink background
- Glittered Flowers with Prima Pearl Glass Glitter

Enjoy!

   

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Here's the January "Adore" Kit

Creativity Add On

Elements Add On

Floral Add On

Color Add On

Scraps of Elegance Links:

Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/

Store Chipboard: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/chipboard-wood/?sort=newest

Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/

Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

Since the Adore kit is loaded with gorgeous Blue Fern Studio products, I've pulled inspiration from their February Sketch Challenge.



Using the following Blue Fern Studios products:

Blush Collection:  Celebration

Blush Collection:  Charmed

Blush Collection:  Key To My Heart

Blush Collection:  Sweetheart

Chipboard - Endless Love

Close-ups

Product List

Scraps of Elegance January Adore Kit

Main Kit

Blue Fern Studios - Blush Collection:  Celebration

Blue Fern Studios - Blush Collection:  Charmed

Blue Fern Studios - Blush Collection:  Key To My Heart

Blue Fern Studios - Blush Collection:  Sweetheart

The Crafter's Workshop: Gabrielle Pollacco 6x6 Tuscan Sun Stencil

Prima: Royal Menagerie Chipboard/Metal/Sequins

Prima: Royal Menagerie Elizabeth Flowers 

Creativity Add On

Poppystamps Die: Theo Butterfly

Poppystamps Die: Cheviot Butterfly

Prima Finnabair Art Ingredients: Pearl Glitter Glass

Dina Wakley Media: Matte Gel Medium

Silhouette of America: SS10 Clear Rhinestones (1000 pieces)

Elements Add On

Kaisercraft Ma Cherie Collection: 12x12 Cardstock Stickers

Dovecraft Sweet Paris Collection - Decorative Pins

Floral Add On

Prima Royal Menagerie Flowers: Diana

Prima Garden Fable Flowers: Everbloom

Prima Garden Fable Flowers: Spring

Scraps of Darkness/Scraps of Elegance Store

Wild Rose Studio ~ Specialty Craft Die - Ornate Heart

Dies can be found HERE.

Blue Fern Studios Chipboard - Endless Love

Chipboard can be found HERE. 

Other Products

Glossy Card Stock ~ White - Stash

110# Cardstock ~ White - Stash

Donna Salazar with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Girlie Grunge Tissue Tape - Ash

Wild Orchid Crafts ~ Bead Berry Spray Clusters - white

Wild Orchid Crafts ~ Hip Rosebuds - Mixed Pink Tone

Liquitex ~ Gesso - clear, white

Prima ~ Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel, transparent

Ranger ~ Alcohol Ink - Salmon, Pink Sherbet

Ranger ~ Perfect Medium

Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Pumice Stone

Stampendous ~ Fran-tage - Embossing Enamel, Aged Silver

Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Moon Shadow Mist - Bucket of Blood Red

Tattered Angels ~ Glimmer Mist - Kraft

Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - white

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ E-Z Dots Permanent

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ E-Z Dots Repositional

Ranger ~ Inkssentials - Glossy Accents

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Tombo ~ Multi Mono Liquid Glue

Darice ~ Heat Tool

Sizzix ~ Big Shot

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Shabby Lighted Star with Technique VIDEO TUTORIAL ~ Scraps of Elegance December Kit

I was so excited to see this Heidi Swapp Marquee Love Light Kit in the December Scraps of Elegance Creativity Add on. Melinda always comes up with the coolest items to include in her monthly kits!!

The December Scraps of Elegance kit included a wonderful mix of traditional Christmas red and green colors along with the cool wintry colors I used to alter my star. So when I put my Christmas decorations away, this sweet star can stay on display.

I have created a process video tutorial to share the techniques I used. Enjoy!

If you enjoyed this video, please subscribe to my channel HERE.

Here's the "Silver Bells" December Kit

The fabulous Add On kits can be viewed HERE.

Scraps of Elegance Links:

Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/

Store Chipboard: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/chipboard-wood/?sort=newest

Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/

Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

Close-ups

Product List

Creativity Add On

Heidi Swapp Marquee Love Light Kit: 8.5" x 8" Star

Viva Decor Inka Gold: Aquamarine

Kaisercraft Mini Paper Blooms Roses: Iceberg

Elements Add On

Prima Victorian Christmas Collection: Velvet/Mulberry Paper Leaves & Berries #583477

Floral Add On

Prima Victorian Christmas Flowers: Christmas Eve

Prima Victorian Christmas Flowers: Rudolph's Nose

Petaloo Textured Elements Flowers: Teal Poinsettias

Color Add On

Blue Fern Studios - Imagine Ink Mist - Jingle Bells

Previous Kits

SOE April 2015: Prima ~ Finnabair Clear Stamp - Peeled Paint #961961

Other Products

Leaky Shed Studio ~ Chipboard Snowflakes

Donna Salazar with Clearsnap ~ Twinkle Dust Glitter - Sugar Shimmer

Liquitex ~ Gesso - white

Liquitex ~ Super Heavy Gesso

Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Watering Can

Prima ~ Finnabair Cling Stamps - Net & Wire #961978

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® ~ 3D Foam Squares, White, Small size

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Christmas Ornament Tags with Technique VIDEO TUTORIAL - Scraps of Elegance December Kit

Several years ago I started creating handcrafted ornaments to give to our children for Christmas. It has become a family tradition. When I saw these lovely chipboard ornaments by Blue Fern Studios in the Scraps of Elegance Store, I couldn't resist. The ornaments are attached to the ribbon bow with wire, so they can be removed to hang on the tree, or the tag could be used as is for a home decor piece.

I've done something a little different for my video this time. I show how I've used the kit and add on products to embellish the ornaments for more of a technique video. I hope you enjoy it.

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Here's the "Silver Bells" December Kit


The fabulous Add On kits can be viewed HERE.

Scraps of Elegance Links:
Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/
Store Chipboard: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/chipboard-wood/?sort=newest
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

Close Ups














Product List

Scraps Of Elegance "Silver Bells" December 2015 Kit

Main Kit
Graphic 45 - A Christmas Carol Collection:  Figgy Pudding
Graphic 45: A Christmas Carol Collection - Tags & Pockets
Prima: Victorian Christmas Flowers - Joyoux Noel
Ranger: Perfect Pearls Pigment Powder: Forever Red
May Arts: Red Wrinkled Ribbon - 1 yard

Creativity Add On
Jacquard Lumiere Light Body Acrylic Paint: Metallic Silver

Elements Add On
Prima Victorian Christmas Collection: Velvet/Mulberry Paper Leaves & Berries: Red Stocking
Graphic 45 - A Christmas Story Collection: Chipboard 1

Floral Add On
Prima Victorian Christmas Flowers: Christmas Eve
Prima Victorian Christmas Flowers: Rudolph's Nose

Color Add On
Prima - Finnabair Art Ingredients Mica Powder - Opal Gold

Previous Kit
SOE November 2015: Prima - 1.5 Yard Lace Trim - Plumeria

Scraps of Darkness/Scraps of Elegance Store:
Blue Fern Studios - Chipboard - Word Ornaments

Store Chipboard

Other Products
Cardstock ~ Kraft - stash
Vellum ~ stash
Hug Snug ~ Seam Binding - white
Mesh Ribbon ~ natural
Microbeads ~ gold, stash
Tulle ~ gold, stash
Darice ~ Cover Spool Wire, white
Liquitex ~ Matte Medium
Ranger ~ Glossy Accents
Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Brushed Corduroy; Frayed Burlap; Vintage Photo; Pumice Stone
Ranger ~ Archival Ink - plum
BoBunny ~ Stamps - Holiday Wishes
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Crafty Foam Tape - white
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Darice ~ Heat Tool
Karen Foster Designs ~ Clikit

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

"Big Catch" Mixed Media Layout with VIDEO TUTORIAL - Scraps of Elegance November Kit

December is here and such a special time of the year as we prepare for the holidays with friends and family to celebrate the birth of our Savior. I hope you are enjoying the season.

Our son is an avid angler, and particularly enjoys fishing for bass. He recently caught a career record 5.5 pound largemouth bass. The November Scraps of Elegance kit contains gorgeous papers and elements to create a rustic layout to capture this happy moment.

I have created a process video tutorial to share the techniques I used. Enjoy!

If you enjoyed this video, please subscribe to my channel HERE.

Here's the "Tracey's Country Kitchen" November Kit:

Creativity Add on:

Elements Add On:

Floral Add On:

Scraps of Elegance Links

Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/

Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/

Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

Close-Ups

Product List

Main Kit
Fabscraps - Country Kitchen Collection:  Tea Lovers
BoBunny: Provence Collection - Misc Me Journaling Cards (96 cards)
Fabscraps: Chipboard - Filigree Sign #1
Petaloo: DIY Alterable Flowers - Burlap Sunflowers

Creativity Add On
Ice Resin - Iced Enamels Relique Powder - Ivory

Elements Add On
Prima - Metals 9
Blue Fern Studios - Laser Cut Chipboard - Birds In Flight
Lindy's Stamp Gang - Two Toned Embossing Powder - Midnight Gold Obsidian

Floral Add On
Prima - Coy Flowers - Hellaine
Petaloo - Fall Berry Picks
Petaloo - Velvet Hydrangeas - Blue

Previous Kit
August 2015 ~ Prima - Coy Flowers, Walden #581176

Other Products
Cardstock ~ Kraft - stash
SandiLion ~ Alphabet Stickers
Queen & Co. ~ Pearls - Chocolate Delight
Donna Salazar for Clearsnap ~ Mix’d Media Inx - Truffle
Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Watering Can
Ranger ~ Perfect Medium
Higgins ~ Drawing Ink - white, brown
Pan Pastel ~ Burnt Sienna, Burnt Sienna Shade, Burnt Sienna Extra Dark,
Helmar ~ Crystal Kote - Workable Matte Fixative
Memory Box ~ Norwich Corner Die
Stampendous ~ N*Studio - Mish Mesh Stamp
BoBunny ~ Stamps - Distressed Textures Stamp
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ 3D Foam Squares - Regular, black
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Thin 3D Foam Squares - black
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Sizzix ~ Big Shot
Darice ~ Heat Tool
Tim Holtz ~ Grid Blocks

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~