Remember This - Scrapbook Layout *& video*

On my continuous journey to clean out my craft room, I decided to use several of the papers I had been saving and combined this color palette of navy, grey, white and olive.

You can either click HERE to go to my YouTube Channel or click below to watch the process video I filmed.

I used some Distress Inks and Distress Oxide Inks to paint a wash of several colors on a white cardstock background.

Using a combination of papers and embellishments, I created a cluster of layers to mat my photos on top of.

I used lots of the Pinkfresh Studio chipboard hearts and a chipboard Thickers title. 

Thanks for stopping by today and make sure you check out the video.

Have an amazing day!

Mixed Media Canvas & Process Video - The Crafter's Workshop October 2017

Hello!  I am excited to share a fun mixed media project I created  for a Crafter's Workshop post using several stencils, lots of heavy body acrylic paint and a couple different designs from Altered Pages!

I also made a video of my process you can find below or HERE.

I used the 3 stencils below as well as the white, gold, orange and bright pink in the Heavy Body Acrylic paint and Gel Medium in Clear.

                          

The Crafter’s Workshop provided me with some product to create this project. The opinions I share are solely my own.

I also printed out 2 different digital & printable designs from Altered Pages.  The link to each design is at the end of the post!  I love the muted, vintage colors and images with birds, hearts and maps.  Those images inspired the stencils I selected to use.I started with a canvas that was already primed with gesso.  I added several shades of NeoColor crayons to add a light color and texture to the background.After the background dried, I cut out and tore lots of the Ephemera images, pieces of corrugated cardboard, kraft paper and other pieces to collage together.Using Gel Matte Medium, I adhered the pieces to the canvas, adding other bits of fabric, thread and paper.After painting on top of the collaged pieces, I added black ink and several of the stencils I chose.I added some gold, black and white inks around the canvas and a muslin/canvas rosette in the center, adding some gold paint around the edges.I stenciled a tag to hide inside a little polka dot bag, tucked under this rosette.Here are a few detail photos of the finished piece…

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspired you to get creative with your own mixed media collage!

STENCILS Used:

TCW744s – Doodling Template – Wanderlust

TCW752s – Doodling Template – Distressed Details

TCW754s – Doodling Template – Graffiti Kisses

 TCW9020 – Heavy Body Acrylic – Raspberry Sorbet

TCW9018 – Heavy Body Acrylic – Orange Slice

TCW9016 – Heavy Body Acrylic – Spun Sugar

TCW9013 – Heavy Body Acrylic – Iridescent Gold

TCW9011 – Gel Matte Medium – Clear

Altered Pages Printables:

AP811 Vintage Map Charts

AP1009 Ephemera

Scrapbook Circle Paradise Cove kit

Hey there!  I am sharing one final project for the Scrapbook Circle September kit using the ‘Paradise Cove’ Exclusive Bundle.

I documented my process with a video you can see HERE or click on the video below!

After using the kit for a Summer edition Traveler’s Notebook, I decided to use the remaining kit for a traditional scrapbook layout.  I decided to use a grid with the square cut apart pieces in the kit that were either just graphics, or phrases.

After laying out a design using a couple square Instagram pics I printed out, I added lots of the embellishments included int he kit to add interest and texture.

I used one of the cut apart quotes from Helen Keller which I though was perfect for pictures of these crazy kiddos!

I added some of the Washi Tape, Puffy Stickers, Corner Embellishments and Ephemera Stickers for interest to each grid piece.

Finishing with a few paint splatters in coordinating colors, this layout was done!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the video and the Scrapbook Circle YouTube Channel for more ideas!  Also, share your comments, thoughts and ideas on the Scrapbook Circle of Friends Facebook Community page!

sunshine & HAPPINESS - Scrapbook Circle/JUST NICK Team UP

Happy last day of March everyone!  This month we teamed up with ‘Just Nick Studio’ for a week of inspiration featuring the digital cut files combined with the March kit “Happy Place.”  I was very excited to be a participant in this collaboration! You can check out the digital files I used and others clicking below.

The majority of my photos are Instagram pics, so I gravitate towards square format cut files and graphics.  I chose these two, frame in frame cut files and one for a title.  I die cut the frames out of patterned papers in navy and green.  I die cut my title out of watercolor paper, knowing I wanted to paint something matching the sunrise.

With the idea of painting the title and the divisions of the Instagram photo I created in a Pic App, I painted loose stripes of watercolors across the white cardstock.  I layered the die cut pieces over the paint stripes and added stickers, washi and embellishments from the kit, color blocking down the page.

I can’t seem to get enough of this technique lately.  I love the variety in hue and the layering that shows the different and contrasting tones of color.  I tried to step down the colors and shapes from top left to bottom right, ending with the title, appropriate for a sunrise!

 Thank so much for stopping by the Blog today!  

Have an amazing day!

LOVE & STUFF - Scrapbook Circle January

This week on the Scrapbook Circle Blog, I participated with DT member Kelly Holbrook in the 1 Product 2 Ways post.  Using the Simple Stories ‘Love & Adore’ stickers from the January ‘Love Notes’ kit, I used the stickers in a traditional layout.  

I love the watercolor stripes in this paper from Simple Stories, and as much as I loved the fragmented heart graphic, I really wanted to focus on the paint stripes.  I cut out the heart, saving it for another project, and adhered a piece of plain white cardstock behind it.

   I added both pieces to another piece of patterned paper for a border.  Using the color from the border and matching it as much as possible, I painted a watercolor stripe across the layered background and foreground of the heart.

Then I layered all kinds of the Simple Stories stickers, color blocking, with the printed paint stripes.  I added a couple stripes of paint at the bottom to add my title with the Simple Stories Alphas, part of that same sticker package.

 I hope this approach inspire you to use the the Simple Stories stickers in an interesting or graphic way!  Thanks so much for stopping by and have an amazing weekend!

best ever - Scrapbook Circle 1 Product 2 Ways

Hello my friends!  I have been sitting in the sleet rain and "snow" of the Winter Storm Helena, which didn't amount to much, writing blog posts  This one, part of the 1 Product 2 Ways post has been a total ray of sunshine.    Along with DT member Allie, I used the Jillibean Soup Label Stickers from the December ‘Everyday Stories‘ kit to create a colorful layout. 

I wanted to use the stickers, almost as a banner description, for each of the photos.  I printed several photos, throughout the day, from my son’s birthday last year.  I added a square piece of patterned paper being each photo as well as a vellum ‘banner’ that I placed the sticker onto.

  I wanted to create a fairly light page, keeping the focus on the Jillibean script stickers.  I added a couple other color coordinating stickers around each photo and used the exclusive SC acrylic words for my title…’best ever.’

Still playing catch up from some of my December projects, so I thanks for stopping by!!

Have an amazing day and stay warm!

LIGHT - Scrapbook Circle November - Take 2

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is tomorrow and more than that, the Holidays are around the corner!  The thing I do like this is the time of year, is that I can look back at previous holiday celebrations and start to get into the spirit for the coming season!

Recently, I used Creative Team member Jung’s LO from the Spring, in honor of her being on maternity leave with her sweet new baby girl!  This is my page below, using the new November “Wonderland” kit and highlighting some Instagram pics of our decor.

Jung’s layout below is so fresh and bright and is a great inspiration for any page.  I love the subtle alignment she creates between the edges of her photos and the title and embellishments.  It may look random at first glance, but it is beautifully deliberate.

I thought the wood grain background with tiny snowflakes would make a nice contrast to the white cardstock.  Jung punched a lot of her shapes and embellishments that bridge the background and photo cluster.  I used stickers, and shapes from Pinkfresh Studio & Crate Paper to create the same effect.

I used a snowflake punch and snowflake die cut to create some additional pieces using the Pinkfresh Studio 6×6 pad that is part of the “Hot Cocoa” Add-On.  I also used an acetate square from Pinkfresh instead of a 4th photo in my grid.

 I love this LO because it is a bridge of fun embellishments over photos that tell a story. Thanks for the inspiration Jung!

I am very grateful for being part of this amazing team for my patient family who humors my need to create and provides lots of scrapbook fodder!!  Thank you for stopping by the Blog today!  Wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving!

about Jenni Calma

I am a typical Virgo, a little OCD, (except in my craft room where chaos is welcome), an avid reader, pinterest addict, a lover of dogs, peanut butter (preferably with chocolate), cardinals, red wine, anything Italian, and my children’s laughter.