Beach Bum Mixed Media Layout by Farrel Tailor

Hello Sassy Fans!!! 

Today I am sharing with you all a mixed media layout I created whilst on a scrapbooking cruise earlier this week. I had so much fun creating this and hopefully this inspires you to create some beachy layouts before winter sets in!! 

So without further adieu, here is my layout

So the first thing I did was apply a thin coat of gel medium all over my Heidi Swapp Magnolia Jane 12x12 paper - Vintage Market. I used gel medium so that I would have time to move my paints around on the page before they started to dry.

I'm using Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paints in White, Cheddar and Ocean. 

Using my fingers, I started to apply the paint to my paper. Why use my fingers you ask? I like the texture my fingers make rather than using a paint brush but if you wanted to use a brush, make sure it is a dry brush as this will also give you texture.

 I started with Cheddar and waited till it was dry before I applied Ocean and the same with White as seen below.

Next I tore a piece of paper from an old book and used the white paint to paint around the edges of the paper. I wasn't 100% happy with the way it looked so I decided to lightly coat the whole piece with paint.

Next I stamped randomly on the layout using Versafine Onyx Black and Darkroom Door Stamp Cling 3x2 Numbers. 

I did add some corrugated kraft cardstock for behind my photo and used my fingers to apply the 3 Heavy Body Acrylic Paints used in my background. I also used the white paint to paint around the edges of my photo to give that white wash look.

I have used a hessian and twine stamp I had in my stash along with this chipboard title. The gold honeycomb strip was also something I had packed with me for the trip and was glad I did.

I felt the layout was still missing something.... and then it hit me - I decided to try the Essentials Chipboard Stars Green which I think just finished off the layout perfectly and was so happy that the colour matched my layout...yay!!!!

And there you have it, another mixed media layout created using amazing products. So be sure to order your products today!!! 

Thanks for dropping by and until next time - Happy Scrappin' xx

April pocket page with Kylie

Hello Sassy ones! Kylie back with you all today sharing another project with you featuring the pretty 'Rose Quartz' collection by Prima Marketing.You can check these goodies out here. Pocket pages with this collection are so easy thanks to the 3" x 4" and 4" x 6" journaling,  notecard pads available.With multiples of each design you can be sure to be able to use your favourites more than once.

Here is a little look at my completed page-

I love the metallic Rose Gold!

This is one of the 4" x 6" journaling cards.I have added a cut down doily to each side as well as a few pieces from the ephemera pack.

Again I've used lots of layering of ephemera as well as my own typed text. Those feathers are so sweet!

I enjoy keeping my photos down sized for pocket pages to allow for layering behind and surrounding.

I almost couldn't bring myself to use that heart tag....It's so gorgeous.

This quote is in metallic rose gold.Divine!

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my project this week!I will list all the goodies I have used below and you will of course find them in the Sassy store.

Until next time,

Kylie xoxo

Paper Sweetpea

Hello Bro | Bella Blvd Alex | Tarrah McLean

Happy Easter Sassy Scrappers!
It's Tarrah McLean back with you and today I am sharing a new layout that is a little more masculine than the ones I have been sharing lately!
I got a brand new box of goodies from the Sassy store this week and picked a few masculine pieces this time!

Having 2 sons and a hubby I am rather inundated with boy stuff so I thought I would share how to create some fun boy layouts as I know they can be difficult!

I have used some of the awesome Alex collection by Bella Blvd that you can find in the Sassy store.....I cut a funky background, available from Just Nick Studio, using one of the patterned papers and backed it onto white cardstock. I also turned some of the negative pieces upside down and filled them back in for a pop of blue throughout the layout. 

The Alex ephemera pack had perfect bits and pieces in it to embellish my layout, I also used one of the yellow Bella Blvd puffy star stickers but coloured it black and the Heidi Swapp wood veneer pieces added some great male touches too. A little splatter of Mister Huey's Warm Calico mist added the final touches! Sometimes you just have to not overthink a project....I often find it difficult to know when to stop when I create layouts, I think with masculine layouts you can get carried away but if you keep things fairly simple you should be fine!

I took my black pen and also outlined a few of those triangles to make them stand out a little more too!
Thank you so much for stopping by the Sassy blog today! I hope you are inspired to try some boy layouts?! You can find plenty of boy themed goodies in the Sassy store now...below are photos and links to what I have used for this layout!
Enjoy your Easter with your families! See you next week!
Happy creating!
Tarrah x                  
        

Agnus | Domestic Bliss Pocket Pages

Hi :) I'm back with another share from my project life album! I am still working on February and am once again using the fun and bright Domestic Bliss collection from Simple Stories. 

While my previous post used this collection to document everyday life, I focused on the more domestic side of things this week and included some photos that might have normally not been included in our album even though they too make up the story of our lives. 

We make not enjoy doing the housework but at least this collection puts a fun spin on things and it would also work really well for your planners.

 I kept things nice and simple, and mainly just used the clear and cardstock sticker packs along with a scatter of enamel dots to dress up my cards and photos. 

Even the humble laundry on the line got a mention in this week's post ;) 

I cut out the centers from a few filler cards and used the frames to draw attention to a couple of pics and like the way it tied in to the first card on the previous page. 

Even though I often look for ways to make my cards more personalised, having pre-made filler cards with fun sayings makes documenting a lot quicker. 

I often hang on to various sorts of memorabilia and have used an invitation to create a flip up card to hold a few extra photos from my beautiful god-daighter's wedding. 

Products from the Sassy store...

Simple Stories Domestic Bliss - 3x4 Journalling Cards 

Simple Stories Domestic Bliss - 4x6 Journalling Cards

Simple Stories Domestic Bliss - 4x4 Jounralling Cards 

Simple Stories Domestic Bliss - I Can't Adult  Simple Stories Domestic Bliss - Mom Rules  Simple Stories Domestic Bliss - Hello Life  Simple Stories Faith - Love  Simple Stories Domestic Bliss Sticker Pack Simple Stories Domestic Bliss Enamel Dots  Simple Stories Domestic Bliss Clear Stickers           Thanks for stopping by xx