Australian Scrapbook Ideas - Issue 18 - Tried & Tested Mix'd Media Inx "Leaning Tower of Pisa""

 Back again with the last layout from the Mix'd Media Inx article in Issue 18 in the Australian Scrapbook Ideas magazine.  Leonii took this photo of the Leaning Tower of Pisa on her holiday overseas last year!!! This one shows the use of mixing the Mix'd Media Inx with modelling paste then used over stencils!!

I went live with my facebook page tonight and I am blown away by the response already!!!
Thank you so much everyone from the bottom of my heart!!! :)
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Tip:  Blend your Mix’d Media Inks with modelling paste to create different coloured modelling paste. You can use the ink pads or the re inkers for this technique.

Tip:  Mix’d media Inx Blend and run easier over the top of Modelling Paste or Gesso and is absorbed more on plain paper but can still be softened and blended into the paper when spritzed with water.

 

Materials
Grey Cardstock
Sunrise Country Garden Morning Bo Bunny Paper
Black, Mossy, Patina  & Jasmin Donna Salazar Mix’d Media Inx  & Re-Inkers Clearsnap
Dear Sir & Crackle Donna Salazar Art Gone Wild Stamp
Tape 7 Gypsies
Route 66 Glimmer Mist  Tattered Angels
Mont Marte Modelling Paste
Mini Cherry Blossoms, Mini Houndstooth Crafters Workshop Templates
Fiskers Template embossing stencil
Buddies Brads Lost & Found My Minds Eye
Leaves Green Tara
Grassy Knoll Dusty in Bloom
Mini Picket Fence Dusty Attic
Vanilla Ruffled Roses Petaloo
Jardine Printery Prima Flowers
Orchid Blossoms Kaisercraft

Tiles Prima
Grass (from the yard)
Biscotti Perfect Pearls Mist Ranger
Adhesives, Helmar Tiger Grip
Double Sided Tape
3D Foam Tape

Posers ~ Donna Salazar & Dusty Attic

Hi I am back again, today I am sharing this layout that I created at the Hyden Retreat in WA.

I think I was channeling my friend Debbie in the picture here as this layout reminds me of her style too. We had a table challenge at the retreat to use the dusty decorative frame #1.

I was also spoilt by Mistra who gave me a bunch of her ready made Donna Salazar Flowers made from the rose creation die! They are just sooo yummy, she is such a clever chickie!

The Sprightly Sprockets white coordinates fit perfectly over the decorative frame. I have also used the Family Portrait - Botanique paper here.

 The circle design was created with an Orchid (The Crafters Workshop) Template. The center was inked with the Black Mix'd Media Inx. The blue Sea Kiss Smooch Spritz was wiped on with a baby wipe then I have used a card to wipe a thin layer of modelling paste over this to soften the whole effect. The blue dots around the border were created by sewing french knots on each dot.

Materials:

Donna Salazar Designs:

Clearsnap

Mix’d Media Inx - Peridot, Black, School House

Smooch Spritz - Sea Kiss

Spellbinders - Rose Creations

Want2Scrap

Sprightly Sprockets - White Coordinates with die


Art Gone Wild Stamps
Dear Sir

GCD Studios

Botanique Collection

Other Products:

Embroidery Thread
Modelling Paste
Prima Bling
Basic Grey Alphas
Kaisercraft Rub Ons
Cardstock
Martha Stewart Punches
Doilies
The Crafters Workshop Template - Orchid

Dusty Attic

Decorative Frame #1 - DA0207



Adhesives
Helmar Tiger Grip 
Double Sided Tape

Thanks for dropping by!

Have a great day!

Cheers

Michelle xx

Unforgettable - Dusty Attic

 This layout is of my Handsome Son and his Beautiful Girlfriend at their year 12 formal a few weeks ago. It feels like a lifetime ago as so much has happened since then.
I am really happy with how this one turned out! They make such a gorgeous couple.

Materials:

Dusty Attic 

 Bamboo #2 - DA0704Garden Lanterns - DA0715
Oriental Bridges - DA0710

Other

Bo Bunny Country Garden papers
MME Miss Caroline Home Country
Petaloo Ruffled Roses
Kaisercraft mini Stamps - Remember this moment
Donna Salazar label
Prima - Hexagon stamp
Beads & Gauze
Butterfly Charm
Modelling Paste
I can't remember what spray inks I used on this one.

Thanks for dropping by!
Have a great day!
Hugs
Michelle x

Dusty Attic - August ATC Challenge - Through the Window

The August ATC challenge for Dusty this month is "Through the Window"

I have used the mini Bonsai Trees and Mini Picket Fence on this ATC

Materials:

Dusty Attic 
Bonsai Trees -  DA0709
 mini Picket Fence - DA0698

ATC Frame - chipboard  - DA0663


Other

Sepia Pens
Truffle Mix'd media inx
Green paint

Snow Cap Dabber Paint
Green Glimmer mist.
Prima Resin Window

Thanks for dropping by!
Have a great day!
Hugs
Michelle x

Australian Scrapbook Ideas Issue #15

This was my second feature article for Australian Scrapbook Ideas #15

This article was on getting creative with Chipboard.

Issue #15 is out now! You can also purchase it from HERE
All the step by steps for these layouts are also in the magazine.

This is my Nephew Harry, he has such a quick wit he definitely makes us laugh!

 

 

This is a very special layout to me, this is my good friend Larnie! She always lit up the room with her smile and bubbly personality when she was around. Sadly we lost Larnie in a car Accident last year. I know she is always with us, will miss you always Hun. x

This is my Beautiful Grandma in her hey day, lots of Dusty on this layout!
I also used the rolled nameplate technique from the very talented Ingrid Gooyer

Thanks for Dropping By
Have a great day!
Hugs
Michelle x

Australian Scrapbook Ideas Issue #14

Catching up with some more news here, I was excited and honoured to have been asked to design for the Australian Scrapbook Ideas Magazine. My first article in issue #14 was on Effective ways to create your own backgrounds.

All the Steps to Creating these layouts can be found in the magazine.
This Issue can still be purchased HERE

This Layout of my gorgeous friend Mistra and me was created using a resist stamping and inking technique on the background.

This is my beautiful niece Gracie! She is such a gorgeous little girl! I have used a masking technique with Misting and water colour pencils on this background.

This Photo is of my Great Aunty Dot who recently passed away, I love this vintage photo of her. This background was created using tissue paper to create a textured background.

How cute is this little girl, this is my Cousins daughter Mitali and her Dad Darcy. This was a fun background to create. I have used texture paste, sea shells and egg shells to created this textured background.

Thank you for Dropping By!!
Wishing you a fabulous day!
Hugs
Michelle xxx

Knowing Yourself - Canvas - Dusty Attic

This is a quick canvas I started awhile ago using the Wire Dress Form from the Jan/Mar release.

I think I have used the Vintage and Leather Mix'd Media Inks on the dress form then embossed with clear embossing powder.

Materials:

Dusty Attic

Wire Dress Form #3 - DA0669

Other5x9 Canvas

Kaisercraft papers
Mix'd Media Inx

Magazines/ book paper
Beads & Lace
Paints
Water Colour Pencils

Thanks for dropping by!
Have a great day!
Hugs
Michelle x

Puppy Love ~ Dusty Attic

 Hi Again, I am playing catchup at the moment on uploading layouts that I did a while ago. Here is one on my gorgeous Niece Gracie. Lots of Dusty Goodness on this layout, I probably went a bit over board LOL!

I can't really remember how I achieved the finish on these pieces, mainly paint and glimmer mists.

Materials:

Dusty Attic
 Toadstools  - DA0565
Fancy Trim #6 - DA0588
Watering Can - DA0403
Mini Fairies - DA0562
Picket fence Border - DA0175
Twig - DA0129
Leafy Frame Set - DA0605
Song birds - DA0483

Other

Adirondack Dabber Paints -  Snow Cap, Espresso

Perfect Pearls - Pearl, Pewter

Smooch - Frosted Aqua, Cape Cod, Pumpkin

StazeOn - Timber Brown, Distress Ink - Walnut stain
Papers - Sassafras- Mix & Mend

Distress Stickles -Broken China

Paper - Time Holtz - Craft Glassine Paper
Prima - Resin Shabby Chic Bird house
Orange Cardstock

Basic Grey Basic Letters-Micro mono 

Gauze, Pearl Brads, Lace

Thanks for dropping by!
Have a great day!
Hugs
Michelle x