Imaginarium Designs my first love by Amy

Hi sweeties, 

Oh boy it's July already how time flies I haven't been scrapbooking in a little while, all because my mojo went on vacation but now he is back again. So today I'd like to show you some layout's I made using my favorite chippies. {they are all my favorites really}
Maybe some of you know I now design for Maja Design it's a dream come true for me, first they asked me to fill in for Gabrielle until September but now they asked me to stay for the rest of the year YEAHHH.
I also had to say goodbye to two other teams, one because my term ended and the other one just because it takes a lot of my precious family time.
All my layout's are made with different collections by Maja Design. I think Imaginarium Designs & Maja Designs are a perfect fit for each other don't you think so too???

Egmond aan Zee: 

Egmond aan Zee is a city near the sea where we love to go to when we go on family trips.

When I was growing up I lived near there and I worked there {on the beach} from age 15 to 18 I had the most amazing time working there all those summers. 

Let's have a closer look; 

 For me not using much chipboard on my layouts is a hard task but here I only used some amazing letters to make the tittle!

If you love the chipboard pieces I used you can see/buy them here: 

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Lately I really like to use the Imaginarium Designs borders a lot mostly just raw so without any paint or spray's on them. Also I adore the amazing handwritten words wow! The picture is taken a couple weeks back when my son was going to school on his wave board he looked so cool and handsome that I had to take some pictures. 

Super Brave: 

On this layout I also used the adorable hot air balloons you can just cover them with papers {which you prefer or fit your collection you are using at that time} or you just paint or emboss them.

Let's have a closer look:

I wanted to make this layout more boyish because of my little fellow but you can see I could not stay out of my flower stash lol 

If you love the chipboard pieces I used you can see/buy them here: 

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About a week ago it was a really wind still evening and we were talking about our loved ones that we miss so much and my husband & I thought why not send a wish balloon up in the sky.

And it worked for the first time ever we were so happy, one time it got on fire and a second time it fell into the water but this time it actually worked.

A Wish Balloon: 

So all three of us was to our nearby park to send it up into the sky. We watched until we didn't see it anymore it was a lovely night. 

Let's have a closer look: 

 For this layout I wanted to not make it as full as I normally do to keep the serenity alive, I think that worked very well don't you?? The burlap flowers are handmade and it's really easy to do.  

If you love the chipboard pieces I used you can see/buy them here: 

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Thank you so much for your visit today!

Did I inspired you to used your Imaginarium Designs chipboard and create something beautiful??? I hope so.

 Please don't forget to leave a comment on this post to be in the monthly draw to win a package of  some BEAUTIFUL Imaginarium Designs chipboard.

You can also visit the Imaginarium Designs Ning Site to see the awesome work from all the DT ladies and Imaginarium Designs lovers.

Love 

Adore layout and Altered Book By Sue Smyth

I was inspired by a layout I saw recently that used lots of chipboard doors

over a layout. I though I could do the same with frames.

Often the repetition of the same shape or concept 

can look very pleasing on a layout.

I have embossed all of the frames to give them something in common.

Though some I have crackled and aged some for a slight variety.

Some frames do not have a photo in them 

just a resin shape.

Because the frames are so ornate, you can keep the journaling 

and title simple and plain.

Adhere some of the frames to the layout flat and 

others with 3 D tape for a interesting play 

with layers.

A mini Tutorial on the gold crackle frames

Step 1

Spray the frames with Matt black spray paint 

Step 2

Apply embossing medium with a crackle stamp.

I have a crackle roller .

 Step 3 

Sprinkle with gold embossing powder.

Step 4 

Shake off excess 

Step 5 

Heat emboss 

Imaginarium Chipboard 

Altered Book 

Old books are easily sourced as a base to start a project on.

I have used an old Reader's Digest here.

Which cost just $1.00

Do make sure it has a sturdy and unbroken

cover to start with. 

Open out to the middle, and this may 

take a little time, adhere every page together 

on each side with gel medium or PVA glue

.

Handy Hint

Tear out every 3rd page or so, to reduce the volume

and the amount of pages you will have to glue.

When dry, use a scalpel to cut out the centre, to form 

a recess for the photos.

I have used embossing powders to alter the chipboard

children, in the same colours as the rest of the project, and painted

the butterflies with Metallic blue paint.

The top flourish, is painted with white gesso, several coats

give a better look. Then I have stamped randomly over

it with a sepia ink. Ink around the edges

in a sand colour for a soft gentle look.

The thistles and wildflowers have been painted with gesso. Then I have

added micro beads over certain areas, with Dimensional magic.

When dry, paint with gesso again and spray with Olive 

glimmer mist. Rub over a little metallic blue paint where

the beads are for greater detail.

I have used a white paint pen to add even more detail to the 

thistle and leaves.

Imaginarium Materials

Happy Crafting