Two layouts from Spice Cluster kit - 49 and Market

 

Hello everyone, today I would like to share how I have used the ARToptions SPICE Cluster Kit as the main focal elements for these photos of my gorgeous Grand Daughter with not one but Two Layouts.

First I used a craft knife and cut the tabs away from the laser cuts and put them in in a bundle according to the illustrations shown on the front of the kit.

"Best Ever" 

I decided to use the bottom two Clusters on this layout. Rivah just adores dressing up, this was for Book Week 2023, we had to take a photo of her wings and pretty hair. I have added these photos to the frames and popped the chipboard hinges on top of the printed ones. I cut the large floral piece in half and used half at the top and half at the bottom instead of two pieces that will be mostly covered.

I have then cut a large rectangle from the middle of the Dark Green Foundations paper #2 together with a Magenta piece from the 6x8 paper pack as photo mats. 
The base of the layout is from the 12x12 Collection pack and named "Charisma" after cutting this down to 11 x 11 I have adhered them together. 
I have arranged the clusters to fit properly on the paper then added another piece of the 6x8 paper behind the Doily heart piece so it stands out more. 

I have then added some of the ARToptions Spice Elements laser cut pieces to add extra butterflies, leaves and bows. Shape your paper with a mouse pad and embossing tool and add either foam tape or liquid scrap dots behind to retain the shape. 

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"Captured Moments"

My second layout it with the two remaining clusters. I have started with Foundations Pink paper #3 and Orange paper #1. I cut some rectangles out of the pink piece to use again as photo mats. 

Then cut the Orange paper down for a border then the base paper named "Persimmon" has also been cut down to give the orange a border as well. 

The pretty light pink paper is from the 6x8 Paper pack and been cut in half to use the top and bottom to make a bigger almost square background.

After adding the photos to the chipboard frames in the cluster kit I have arranged them all on my page then added some more pieces from the ARToptions Spice Elements laser cuts.

I have added foam tape behind the awesome pumpkins to give them some dimension then added some more from the Elements laser cuts. 
Finishing off my page are wishing bubbles scattered as shown in the Cluster kit included in the pack plus some Essentials Stitching rub on transfers. 

I hope I have inspired you to grab a Cluster kit and make your own layouts with them. 

Jen x 

Escape Outdoors - Dusty Attic

 

Hello Dusty FANattics 

Today I have a nature inspired layout of Kyden out and about last year at a park with Mason and Rivah. 

I started with adding circles from the Dots Stencil underneath and around the photos plus in the corners on the right top and bottom.

I have used dark brown paint as my main colour then used lighter shades from there. Using the Honeycomb panel and some of the pieces I have snipped part of it to add to the top left corner and right hand side of the photos as part of a cluster.

One of the Geo Tribal arrows has been added to the bottom with dry brushing and an added cog with a brad in the centre.

My title "Escape Outdoors" has been painting in Ombre browns then split to the top and bottom of the photographs.

The Industrial Clusters are amazing and add a huge variety of different elements, I have added some of the Broken Bits Rings and some cogs and brads. I have done the same with the Industrial corner piece at the top left.

I have then added 49 and Market laser cuts from the Vintage Artistry Nature Study collection into different clusters together with my chipboard elements 

Dusty Attic Products used

Industrial Corner #2

Circle Dot Stencil

Industrial Cluster #5 

Broken Bits #12 Rings 

Mini Cogs #3

Geo Tribal Arrows #3

Escape Outdoors Title 

Honeycomb Small 

Hope you have enjoyed my layout today, we would love to see any of your creations on the Dusty FANattics Facebook page. 
While you are there why not enter one or both of the challenges for this month and win a $50 (AUD) credit to the Dusty Attic Online Store ? 

Mood Board 

Sketch

J xx 

Dear Santa - Christmas Spectacular

 

Hello everyone and welcome to the blog today. I am sharing this super cute photo of Kyden and his dog Skye at her first Santa shoot. 

She was such a good puppy and loved sitting up on the big red chair with them both. Christmas Spectacular range was of course the most perfect range for this photo.

I have started with the Coloured Foundations 12x12 paper cutting a rectangle out from the middle of the page to use as a photo mat then lightly sanded the edges and machine sewn around the sides. The top sheet Christmas Spectacular "The Spirit" has been trimmed down to 11x11 and adhered to the foundation sheet. The Large title "Dear Santa" has been added from the 12x12 Sentiments sheet. 

 At the right hand side I have added three of the gorgeous baubles from the lase cuts, remember you can shape the paper by rubbing on the reverse of the laser cut. Added to the hanging baubles are two cute bows and chipboard stars with wishing bubbles and baubles as an added detail.

I had lots of fun decorating the laser cut Christmas tree with foliage pieces, bells, presents and bows. Added are wishing bubbles and baubles and Chipboard words.

The left hand top cluster has been made with a lace laser cut and layered Santa plus foliage pieces.

Behind the matted photograph is a Lace laser cut piece cut in half to add to the top and bottom of the mat. On the other side of my photo is a cute plant potted tree with foliage and flower laser cuts plus wishing bubbles and baubles. Finishing off my page are 6x8 rub on transfers like the string of Christmas Lights under the title and random gold stars.

Hope you have loved my Christmas Layout today and you are inspired to create for yourself. Add your creations to the 49 and Market Fans page to share.

49 and Market products used 

Christmas Spectacular - 12x12 The Spirit

Christmas Spectacular - 12x12 Coloured Foundation Paper 4

Christmas Spectacular - 2023 Classic Rub Ons Chipboard Word Set

Christmas Spectacular - Chipboard Frames

Christmas Spectacular - Lace Laser Cuts 

Christmas Spectacular - General Laser Cuts

Christmas Spectacular - Greenery Laser Cuts

Christmas Spectacular - Sentiments 12x12 Rub ons

Christmas Spectacular - Wishing Bubbles and Baubles