A Splash of Paint with Belinda Spencer

Hello!!

 

Belinda here to share a few layouts with you that I created last month.

 

First of all I can't believe I am referring to January as last month! Where did it go?

 

Secondly, even though I stated in my January post that I LOVE to use the chipboard pieces in their raw state, this month I am mixing it up a little and adding a lick of paint here and there. Just to keep everyone on their toes. ;-)

 

Let's take a peek at the raw chipboard layouts first.

 

'Seriously' Layout

 

 

Just a scattering of strategically positioned chipboard is all this fairly minimalist layout needed. Well it's minimalist for me anyway.

 

Here's a closer look.

 

 

I just LOVE these little chevrons. The perfect addition to any layout but in particular to boy layouts.

 

IDDL0022 Loolabelle's Chevrons #2

 

 

 

 

'# Wonderful' Layout

 

 

For my second layout, I used the fabulous Jot Magazine January mood board for inspiration. I used a photo of one of the little fallow deer fawns we bred on our farm. They are so stinking cute!

 

I have again reached for those awesome chevrons. I can't help myself! I have used another hashtag word as my title as well as some lovely leaves too.

 

 

Oh and don't forget that sweet little heart!

 

For my next layout, I have used a mix of raw chipboard as well as some that I have added a lick of colour to using acrylic paints.

 

'One Cool Aussie Kid'

 

 

I created this layout for the Australia Day Map Marker challenge at Charm's Creations featuring a map marker embellishment. I had a title in mind but didn't have enough letters left in any one alphabet so I have used a combination from all of the alphabet boards that I had. I also threw in the 'cool' word too. I decided to randomly paint some of the letters with acrylic paints to match the rather 'random' use of alphas. I love the way it turned out.

 

 

IDAUC0001 Capital Letters

 

 

IDALC0001 Lower Case Letters

 

 

IDA0010 Isobel Lower Case

 

 

IDW0077 Cool Super Brave in a board

 

 

 

I added in some stars and my favourite chevrons and even the negative board left over from my stars.

 

IDDL0022 Loolabelle's Chevrons #2

 

 

IDS0076 21 Stars in a board

 

 

And last but not least is this sweet layout featuring ALL painted chipboard!

 

'Smile' Layout

 

It's kind of looks like strawberries and cream, don't you think? I loved this sweet colour combination so painted my chipboard with white gesso and then coloured parts of it with a pink Faber-Castell Connector Pen of all things! I reckon it worked pretty well.

 

 

 

IDW0076 Capture Moment Smile

 

 

Well that is all from me this month. I hope I have inspired you to get creative and have a play with your own awesome Imaginarium Chipboard. Make sure you pop back tomorrow for some more amazing inspiration from the creative team.

 

*Don't forget to leave a comment to go in the draw to win a pack of chipboard*

 

Cheers

Belinda