Life's A Beach: Sunny "On the Boardwalk" Crafts and Tutorial From Our Design Team
Hello Crafters!
Happy Thursday to you all! We are so glad you're taking the time to join us today for some fabulous crafts from our amazing Design Team. We've got a bunch of goodies in store for you today, including a terrific layout tutorial by Melanie Forbes! All of today's crafts feature our gorgeous On the Boardwalk collection. I happen to adore On the Boardwalk for it's amazingly vibrant colors, fabulous patterns, and overall sunny disposition. Take my advise, if you're ever having a gloomy day, make something special with On the Boardwalk. It's like taking a walk on the beach on a bright, warm day. It's a guaranteed smile-maker. Today's amazing On the Boardwalk crafts were created by Robin Shakoor, Hilde Janbroers, and Melanie Forbes. So put on your SPF because we're headed to the beach!
This first amazing layout was created by the brilliant Robin Shakoor. This layout is just so gorgeous and heart-warming. With a beautiful central photo, amazing paper rosettes, and lots of fun layers, this LO is a craft triumph!
"One Page Layout – A day to the beach can turn into quite an adventure. I used this photo of little Ryan concentrating on his latest find as my focal point. I created rosettes using the beautiful “On the Boardwalk” collection. One of my favorite design techniques is using circles to anchor my photo. I cut a circle using a subtle sand colored patterned paper trimmed with a bold contrasting design. I added liquid pearls to give a bit of shimmer. To continue my circle theme, I layered round photos with my embellishments transforming this layout into a multi-photo page. What is a day at the beach without waves? The bottom of my page features a die cut a wave border that I inked lightly to coordinate with my design. It adds just the right touch to this fun day at the beach." -Robin Shakoor
Supplies:
Patterned Paper: On the Boardwalk
Ink: Distress Ink – Barn Door, Broken China
Lettering: Basic Grey
Dies: Tim Holtz – Rosette, Waves - Silhouette
Die Cutting System: Silhouette
Circle Cutter: Creative Memories
Decorative Scissors: Fiskars
Shell Sticker: Anna Griffin
Pearl Pen: Viva Décor – Cream
Foam Squares
Next we have a fantastic On the Boardwalk layout and tutorial by Melanie Forbes. Melanie's style is so much fun and filled with lots of brilliant layers. So it's a real treat to have her share her beautifully eclectic techniques with us today. And check out that awesome central photo! It's the perfect photo to use in conjunction with the beach-themed On the Boardwalk collection! Take it away, Melanie!
Supplies List:
Graphic 45
On the Boardwalk #4500191 x 1 sheet
High Style Holiday #4500196 x 1 sheet
Le Cirque #450030 x 1 sheet
Manifique #4500306 x 1 sheet
Applause #4500322
1 x Envelope tag per person #4500233
3 x Small & 3 x Medium paper flower per person #4500230
6 inch lace – Trim #4500232
1 x small chipboard button #4500231
2 x stickers (butterfly and tag ) #4500234
Maya Road Kraft Doilies (2 large and 1 small)
Flourish with a Bling – Jack metallic Black (epoxy black vine)
Twiddleybitz name plate scroll NP001 *
Twiddleybitz Vintage Key VTG005 x 1 (four in a pack) *
Twiddleybitz Nero Wrought Iron Mantle x 2 (2 in pack – total of 2 required for LO) NERO 009 *
20cm black twine
Black embossing powder
Ink – Tim Holtz Distress Ink -Vintage photo & black soot
Making Memories tiny alpha’s black
Pink Paislee Fascinating alphabet stickers #00199
3 x black brads
10cm x 10cm gauze
½ Old book page
Tools required
Edge Distresser
Heat Gun
Versamark ink for embossing key
Big Shot / Cuttlebug (and suitable plates)
Tim Holtz Sizzlits decorative strip dies – paper rosette SZ656931
Double sided tape
Crop-a-dile Big bite #WR70911 or alternatively the Fiskar’s eyelet setter’s
Helmar 450 glue
Techniques involved
Embossing
Distressing and paper rolling
Using big shot and sizzlits dies
Layering of paper and embellishments
Use of various tools.
1. Using versamark, embossing powder and heat gun – emboss key – put aside.
2. Ink chipboard nameplate black
3. Using trimmer cut out square 26cm x 26cm from On the Boardwalk then measure in 1.5cm from each edge and cut out centre – distress and ink all edges then attach centrally to High Style Holiday
4. Mount photo (landscape 13 x 18cm) to Le Cirque leaving small border which is then distressed and inked. Using remainder of paper cut out using Paper rosette flower die – one flower assemble and place button on top.
5. Cut 19 x 22cm landscape rectangle (ensuring words are correctly placed) – distress and ink edges then attach to right hand inside edge of striped border approximately one inch up from bottom edge.
6. Layer embellishments – Cut one kraft doily in half and then place as per LO (one on bottom edge and one on left hand side), book page torn and placed with whole kraft doily on top right hand edge.
7. Attach mounted photo on angle and then attach remaining embellishments – key, envelop, paper rosette, 3 x flowers (sm and med layered staple flowers), lace under bottom edge of photo, title on chipboard, flourish with a bling vine, gauze, stickers, chipboard mantle top left hand corner of edges of LO and tag crumpled and inked before attaching.
8. Tear a 2 inch rip in top right hand corner of LO, gently roll down edges to reveal black chipboard. Using crop a dile punch holes and thread through thick twine. Tie off with double knot to prevent it untying. Voila!
We want to say a huge thank you to Robin Shakoor, Hilde Janbroers, and Melanie Forbes for all of their amazing work today. We hope you enjoyed today's very special blog post. Whether you're enjoying some sunshine today, or stuck in a windowless office, we hope today's blog helped bring some joy to your day. We hope to see you all again tomorrow as we announce the winner of this week's blog prize, as well as bring you more stupendous crafts from our Design Team! Have a terrific day, crafters!
Smiles and Sunshine,
Team Graphic 45
oh my goodness!! Each and every one of these layouts is simply stunning!!! WOW!
Posted by: Tara Orr | May 26, 2011 at 08:14 AM
So many ideas, so little time. Thanks for all your hard work!
Posted by: Candy | May 26, 2011 at 08:47 AM
Love all these layouts!
Posted by: Kay | May 26, 2011 at 09:11 AM
Wow!!!! Thats all I can say!!!
Posted by: Tammy Hall | May 26, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Beautiful these layouts, bravo!
Posted by: Ephémère13 | May 26, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Wow!! These are all so stunning!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Chris Dring | May 26, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Wow! These are simply gorgeous!
Posted by: Mike and Lesley | May 26, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Love these layouts they are beautiful.
Posted by: Vicky | May 26, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Gorgeous layouts ladies!! What I love most is how they reflect your individual styles!
Posted by: nicole eccles | May 26, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Stunning layouts! Great details and thank you for the tutorial!
Posted by: Carol | May 26, 2011 at 12:52 PM
such amazing layouts !!!
Posted by: cat lacigale | May 26, 2011 at 01:21 PM
Its amazing the same collection of papers and yet so different, all truly beautiful pieces of art.
Posted by: Jane Tregenza | May 26, 2011 at 04:19 PM
Great layouts with fabulous details!
Posted by: Jengd | May 26, 2011 at 06:57 PM
Terrific ideas, wonderful layouts.
Posted by: Maxine Kollar | May 26, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Beautiful work everyone. Love each and every work of art.
Posted by: Nancy Wethington | May 27, 2011 at 03:28 AM
Drooling here!
wishing everyone a safe weekend!
Posted by: {vicki} | May 27, 2011 at 07:13 AM
...beautiful LO's...such great attention to detail. So much great stuff for the eye to land on.
Thanks for sharing the inspiration.
Posted by: Jayne | May 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Every one is more beautiful than the next. Love the cross stitch details, and those flowers are stunning!
Posted by: Charlene | May 29, 2011 at 06:20 AM