Rusty Old Circus!

Hello there! Today I'm sharing my Dusty Attic 'Morrocan' inspired ATC....'Enjoy'. I always try to look a little 'left of centre' when I create and with this theme I couldn't help but be inspired by the ornate details in the two Dusty Attic frames #4 and #1 and by the magic of elephants and the circus.

Dusty Attic products:

ATC Frame #4

ATC Frame #1

Dusty in Colour Hot Chocolate

 

My ATC is made up of several layers ~ The base Frame layers are coated with rusting powder and the base picture and top frame are from Glitz.

On that note, as my ATc says....'Enjoy' the blog!

thanks for dropping by. G!

 

April Class

Sunday April 28th.

Prima-G45 'Journal class'.

Scrappy Hollow. 9.30-5.00 

Hi everyone, Just a quick little post to share a 'Sneak peek Collage' of my class this Sunday.

The Class features Papers and elements from the Prima ~Devine Collection and G45 ~ Secret Garden Collection. This gorgeous Prima journal ~ notebook is full of simply 'Devine' and stunning pages, I couldn't resist creating a Vintage journal full of old style charm with it. 

Thanks for dropping by! xx ~G.

Rivalry or Love?

Hello and welcome, Today I'm sharing a layout created for 'Dusty Attic'.

The title  is "Evidence of True love". This is a rarity...my 3 children in a beautiful photograph together. Here in Melbourne we have just finished school holidays and my children were fighting 90% of the time except for this day......I think the warning of losing Wii, X box and ipods for 2 weeks meant that they were semi angels for this photo shoot. Now I have proof they really do love each other!

Dusty Attic Products:
Dusty in Colour Mountain Meadow
Dusty in Colour Storm Cloud
Dusty in Colour Fine Silver
Dusty in Colour Navajo White
Dusty in Colour Clear Crackle Varnish
Dusty In Bloom Smokey Blue
Floral Corners  
Ornate Fence #1

I have also used the stunning Mixed media papers from 7Dots Studio and stickers, Prima Journal Tags and flowers

Till next time....XX G!

Industrial Steampunk

Hi there! Today I wanted to share with you how amazing  this was and how extremely fortunate I was to be able take some Finnabair classes and learn some creative new techniques. Finnabair's classes certainly put me out of my comfort zone but a zone I honestly loved and will continue to explore and create within. Firstly I'm going to share my Journal covers. I really love the renaissance period and decided as this was going to be my personnal journal that this was my inspiration.........

"Rennaissance Steampunk"

WOW.... how amazing and stunning does all this Dusty Attic Chipboard look!
Dusty Attic Products:


Flourish #6 DA0313
Mini Keyhole pack
Vintage Nameplate set DA0463
Crooked fence DA0620

Dusty Attic Products:

Flourish #6   DA0313
Mini Keyhole pack
Vintage Nameplate set  DA0463
Crooked fence DA0620

I also participated in the Finnabair "Tea for two" layout class and combined my own background paper style with Finnabair's mixed media metal signature. It was aptly called 'tea for 2" because we used tea bags to colour and splatter the chipboard and background.

Dusty Attic Products:

Mini Barb Wire

Dusty In Bloom Wild Moss

Decorative Frame #1

Thanks for dropping by today, stay a while and enjoy the blog! XX G!

Lion Heart!

Hi there everyone,  today I'm here to share my Dusty Attic February 'Love' ATC.

I wanted to do a different take on the 'Romance and Love' theme and as I watched the Wizard of Oz last week with my children I kept thinking of the Tin Man and the Lion....Yep! I muddled the two up a little and came up with my ATC.

Lighthearted!

Dusty Attic Products:

Coat of arms add on #2

Fancy Labels

Other Products ~ Tim Holtz Crackle paint, Distress inks and Distress markers, Pink Paislee Paper and Prima trinket.

This Atc is a matching partner to my January ATC here on the blog in a previous post.

Thanks for coming by the blog....do stay a while and I hope you enjoy some other posts. Till Next time, G!

Once upon a Time.........

Hi there, I hear that for some February is considered the month of romance.....my DH needs a total reminder about this!

Over at Dusty Attic the Design Team are celebrating with the theme of  'love'  for the month.

I decided to take a different approach to the theme and I thought of the romance that adults and children alike find in fairytale books.......hence my layout,

'With a Kiss'

 Dusty Attic Products:

Dusty In Bloom Bridal Veil

Dusty In Colour :  Hot Chocolate, Oceania.

Vintage Clock 1

Fancy Labels

Coat of arms add on #2

French Flourish 2pk

Weathered Wood Chipboard Tutorial

Products required:
Dusty In Colour :  Hot Chocolate, Oceania.

Dusty Attic chipboard ~ I have used a Fancy Label

Dark Chocolate ink

Tim Holtz crackle paint~picket fence.

Step1: Ink label, cut out centre frame on scrored lines and

coat centre piece with crackle paint.

 Step 2:  Roughly paint frame with Hot Chocolate and Oceania paint and

add a very light amount to centre frame.

Step 3: Add a light coat of crackle paint sparsely over the top

to base. Comine 2 pieces together.

I have used Prima alphabets for title and dabbed a hint of all 3 paints

on top for weathered look also.

Thanks for stopping by, and remember to Kiss your DH onValentines day....

he might just turn into a romantic Prince????

XX G!

Shabby Album Sunday.

 'Shabby Album Class'

Sunday 17th. February 9.00-5.00

Scrappy Hollow.

Hi there everyone, Today I'm sharing with you some 'sneak peeks' of my next class.

I decided to break away from layouts this class and do an album. The album features Heidi Swapp file folders, the new 75cent Kaisercraft products, handmade fabric flowers and includes several layouts

and photo slips inside.

The album is available to view in the shop.

 Thanks for dropping by,G!