"End of Summer" layout ~ !3 Arts

Hello, 13 Arts friends and fans! 

Sandi Clarkson here with you today sharing my most recent project for 13 Arts featuring the 13 Arts End of Summer collection. Although I am still actually knee-deep in Christmas preparations at the moment, I  had an idea in mind for scrapping this sweet photo of my young granddaughter Marianne playing in the leaves. So, I'm mixing in some Fall along with the Christmas season. 

Let's look at today's project, shall we?

As usual I prepared my paper with clear gesso before moving on to stenciling with the new Stencil Vintage letter, END OF SUMMER and 13 Arts modeling paste. 

Then it was a matter of adding papers from the End of Summer A6 paper pad for my focal point and to serve as photo matting. I added lots of corrugated cardboard between my layers for dimensional and to enable me to tuck in my embellishments. 

I adore the gorgeous rust and cream sunflowers in this End of Summer Ephemera Pack. So, I added with abandon as I wanted a very full look. Also, we now have the wonderful Art Book, vol 1 for fussy cutting even more images. 

I also used some of the chipboard from the collection for further embellishing. 

When my composition was nearly finished, I added both Brown Water Ink as well as Yellow Amber Water Ink (links below) to make the focal area more dominant.  As an additional layer, you can see that I also used some ecru Sisal from 13 Arts.

I finished the layout with some splattering of watered down 13 Arts White Gesso. 

The butterflies from the End of Summer Ephemera pack are bright and beautiful. I just had to use a few for whimsy and to brighten things up.  Also, the new Badges are so fun to tuck in amongst your layers. 

I hope that this will inspire you to create and make use of your 13 Arts products. 

Below is a list of products used in case you need to shop: 

13 Arts products used: 

End of Summer A6 paper pad

End of Summer Ephemera Pack

Daydreaming paper, End of Summer

ART BOOK vol. 1 8x8" Paper pad

Stickers A4 END OF SUMMER

End of Summer chipboard

Stencil Vintage letter, END OF SUMMER

Badge set, 6 pcs, 25mm

Yellow Amber Water Ink

Brown Water Ink

White Gesso

Gesso Clear -500 ml

Modeling Paste

Gel Medium

3D Medium Balls

3D Sand Balls

Sisal floristic hair ecru 37-40 gr

Silicone Brush 50 mm

Splash Brush

4mm round Watercolor Brush

Thank you for stopping by today! 

See you next time, 

Sandi

Fast and Easy Christmas Cards with Sandi Clarkson

Hello, friends!  

The clock is ticking and you just remembered someone else that you want to send a cheery Christmas card. 

Sandi Clarkson here with you sharing a couple of quick, easy ideas! 

The hardest part is choosing your papers! 

When planning this post, I knew the key was using some Creative Embellishments holiday chipboard sentiments that were on the larger side and essentially statement pieces.

 So, planning tip number #1 is to stock your stash with a few gorgeous chipboard or word veneer pieces. that have a more grand scale. 

Here I'm sharing a 6x6 card that consists of the white card base as well as 3 co-ordinating Christmas papers that were each about a quarter inch smaller than the one beneath it. After choosing my 3 pieces of papers, I ran them all through my Distrezz-it-all. You can also use your scissors or hand-held distress tools.  To add some interest, I tore off one corner. 

For some fun dimensions, I placed corrugated cardboard between each layer. That allowed me some space for tucking in some elements .. in this case the small snowflakes from the Snowflakes set. These were painted white and have some iridescent glitter glue added to glam them up! 

In the open area to the right, I added a small piece of the Pine Cone Clusters which was colorized with some 13 Arts watercolor and glitter glue. 

The large sentiment is the wood veneer Seasons Greetings. No alteration needed! 

Because the word veneer is light and I adhered it to a darker base, it didn't require any alteration. 

A final quick bow and it was complete!

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Now for the REALLY easy one! 

Again I selected 3 co-ordinating papers and added them in a pleasing manner to my 5x6.5 card base ...  after inking the edges. 

Then I chose my Happy Holidays chipboard which is approximately 5" wide by 3.2" high. I altered this piece with walnut stain and dried it using my heat gun. .. quick and easy. 

I adhered the sentiment to my card base. 

Then for a little pizazz, I added a pink flower and some pearls. 

This one was quick, quick so I recommend keeping. these types of sentiments in your stash for those times when you need a fast card! Just duplicate my steps and you are all done. 

Thanks for coming by today. 

I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! 

Sandi

Creative Embellishments products used: 

 Snowflakes

Pine Cone Clusters

Happy Holidays

Seasons Greetings

More Christmas Cards for Creative Embellishments

Hello, fellow crafters! 

We are happy to see you here today and hope that we can provide some inspiration for all your holiday crafts and beyond. 

It's Sandi Clarkson here sharing a couple of Christmas cards created with my Creative Embellishments products.  

Both my cards were created using papers from Graphic 45s vintage Twelve Days of Christmas collection. I love the combination of the faded reds along with the teals and peach tones. The Christmas quote on the bottom of the card on the right is from my old Christmas stash. I believe it was My Minds Eye maybe. 

I've altered 2 different Artist Trading Coins and backed them with paper after colorizing them. The Coin on the right is adhered with dimensional squares. The first is from the Winter Artist Trading Coins while the second is from the Merry Christmas ATC coins. 

Just a little addition of some green moss, a single red sequin and some red hydrangeas and this one is ready for giving! 

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My second card looks a little busy in the photograph but really it is just a wreath shaker and a sentiment. The Wreath Shaker Set is quite beautiful but it is also quite intricate, so tackle it when you have a lazy afternoon rather than a busy one. There is quite a bit of perimeter and several layers involved. Take your time, work slowly and find a prominent point for helping with your alignment. You'll need some adhesive with a fine trip or you could also brush it on. 

I added some Aileen's glitter snow but kind of wish I hadn't so that you could see the piece a little better. My shaker mix is from Buttons Galore and More. 

** Also, please note that I substituted the bow that comes with the shaker set to one of the new Curly Bows. These are larger than the one in the shaker set and more voluminous. I altered it wit watercolor, Stickles and glitter now. A random button embellishment and twine for the center completes the bow. 

The sweet holiday sentiment was altered the same as the Curly bow above. 

Thanks for coming by today! 

Hopefully, you can take some time for yourself during this busy season to make a few new holiday decor pieces or a few cards. 

See you next time! 

Sandi

Creative Embellishments products used: 

Wreath Shaker Set

Curly Bows

Winter Artist Trading Coins

Merry Christmas ATC coins

Christmas Sentiments

Creative Embellishments December Challenge

Welcome to the December Challenge, everyone! This month I was inspired by the Old World steampunk colors in the challenge image and opted to create a couple of Christmas cards using some older Bo Bunny papers and my Creative Embellishments Chipboard.

 On the first I've used the Bow Borders and a couple of the Christmas Bulbs. All my chipboard pieces were altered using 13 Arts paints and mists and then glammed up with some of their gold glitter paint.

 For the second I used one of the Ornament Frames and the classic favorite, the Jumping Deer. For a sentiment I've used "Jingle Bells" from the Christmas Sentiments.  A little gold ribbon and they are ready to mail! 

Can't wait to see your take on the Challenge this month. 

Here is the Challenge image: 

Thanks for coming by! 

Hugs, 

Sandi

Creative Embellishments products used: 

Bow Borders

Christmas Bulbs

Ornament Frames

Jumping Deer

Christmas Sentiments

All paints and glitter are from 13 Arts.