End of Summer layout with Sandi Clarkson

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

Winter Time layout with Sandi Clarkson

Hello, lovely people! 

This is the time of year when we are experiencing a transition from one season to the next. I decided to sprinkle in a little Winter vibe. 

Sandi here sharing my November solo blog post with a mix of the Bella collection mixed with the Dreamland collection and the awesome moose photo from the November mood board. 

As always, I prepped my paper with 13 Arts Clear Gesso and did some Stencil work with both the Adorable Circles Stencil and the  Abstract Flowers Stencil.  really like that the 13 Arts modeling paste is pure white. That way I can either color it or not and still have the lovely white dominating the project. 

For my papers I've used the Bella Ciao Paper 12x12  and the Dreamland By the Fireplace Paper 12x12 .  These two collections really play nicely together. My fussy cut ephemera is from the Dreamland Ephemera Pack. 

As I worked I also used some Rice paper from the Dreamland Rice Paper. 

My photo layers were from both collections paper pads as noted below in the materials list.

I've included the wreath chipboard from the Dreamland Chipboard 6x6 and painted them white for a frosty look. 

Here is a nice close-up of the Abstract Flowers Stencil highlighted with Indigo Chalk Mist. 

After tucking in various embellishments and epehemera, I did some focal highlighting with the Indigo Chalk mist. When that was dry, I adhered all my 3D balls (see links below.)

The burlap ribbon is from my stash but provided a nice texture to my piece. 

Here is a look at the splattering done as my last step. You can also see the random stamping done earlier in the process using the Wonderland Stamp and black archival ink. 

I think that's about it for today. 

I wanted my piece to be clean and fresh like fallen snow before anyone had walked in it. 

Thank you for coming by today! 

Materials used:

Dreamland Paper Pad A6 

Sunrise Paper Pad 6x6 

Dreamland Chipboard 6x6

Dreamland Ephemera Pack

Dreamland Rice Paper

Wonderland Stamp

Abstract Flowers Stencil

Adorable Circles Stencil

Bella Ciao Paper 12x12

Dreamland By the Fireplace Paper 12x12 

3D Balls Medium

3D Balls Small

Indigo Chalk Mist

Clear Gesso

White Gesso

Modeling Paste

Gel Medium

Silicone Brush 50 mm

Splash Brush

4mm round Watercolor Brush 

old florals from my stash

Summer Memories layout with Sandi Clarkson

Hello, 13 Arts friends and fans, 

Sandi Clarkson here with you today sharing my most recent project for 13 Arts featuring the new 13 Arts End of Summer collection. The end of Summer (with Fall on the horizon) is a favorite time of year for me. Those beautiful Indian Summer colors we have in the Northern Hemisphere are also my favorite to work with. And ha, ha, my personal clothes closet reflects that love as well. 

Let's look at today's project. 

This photo is from one of my horse-loving granddaughters. I thought it would looks great when paired with the End of Summer papers. 

As usual I prepared my paper On the Porch paper with 13 Arts Clear Gesso and then did some random stamping with the Stamp A7, End of Summer.  Next I stenciled a few areas with 13 Arts modeling paste which was pushed through the Vintage Letter Stencil. Before applying, I added both black and brown Rainbow Color to my paste for an interesting effect.

You can see a bit of that here. 

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 dominate. As an additional layer, you can see that I also used some cheesecloth from my stash. 

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

While I was creating I thought it would be fun to toss in a few embellishments from the Travel the World Ephemera pack, the mushrooms and the hiking boots. My granddaughter usually wears cowboy boots when she works with her horses but it gave the illusion of walking around outside. 

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. 

My main layer was adhered to the Daydreaming paper, End of Summer for additional stability of the overall project and for interest. 

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 Ephemera Pack

End of Summer A6 paper pad

On the Porch paper, End of Summer

Daydreaming paper, End of Summer

Stamp A7, End of Summer

End of Summer chipboard

Vintage Letter Stencil

Travel the World Ephemera pack

Rainbow, Brown

Rainbow Duo, Black

Yellow Amber Water Ink

Brown Water Ink

White Gesso

Modeling Paste

Gel Medium

Silicone Brush 50 mm

Splash Brush

4mm round Watercolor Brush

Thank you for stopping by today! 

See you next time, 

Sandi

 

Forever Love ~ Wedding layout from Sandi Clarkson

Hello, 13 Arts fans! 

Sandi here with you today sharing my most recent project featuring the new Sunrise collection. 

I thought it was perfect for this wonderful post-wedding photo of my daughter and her husband. 

All the new collections are SO amazing!
I hope you have the opportunity to grab yours!

Here are some close-ups:

13 Arts products used: 

Sunrise, A6 paper pad

Butterflies Dance, Sunrise paper

Sunrise Stickers

Sunrise Ephemera pack

Feather poem Stencil, Sunrise

Roses with Branch Stencil, Sunrise

Sunrise Chipboard 6x6

Decorative Paper Clip

Dark Blue Mica Flakes 

Gold Microspheres

Old Gold Pearl Mist

Old Gold Glitter Ink

Chalk Indigo Mist

Travel the World mini watercolor set, Ocean Tide

Clear Gesso

Modeling Paste

Gel medium 

Texture Powder

Silicone Brush 50 mm

Splash Brush

4mm round Watercolor Brush

That completes today's post.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
See you next time!

Sandi

Adventure Beach Layout with Sandi Clarkson

Hello, scrappy friends! 

I'm excited to share my latest project for 13 Arts using the gorgeous Down Under collection. 

I had a photo on my desk of my niece Lexi paying on the beach and thought her sweet blue dress would be a great complement color for the fire-y orange papers of Hot Summer, Down Under Collection. I've used two sheets of this paper as I wanted to use both the A and B side. 

I've used a portion of the A side swathed across the B side for a nice layer to let the eye flow. For my photo layers, I've used sheets from the A6 paper pad, Down Under which I heavily distressed.

My first step is alway to apply a layer of Clear Gesso. Sometimes 2 layers if I anticipate lots of mixed media work. Next I selected the Unforgettable Memories 6x6 Stencil and pushed Modeling Paste through it.

When that was dry, I assembled the layers of my focal area including some discontinued flowers from my stash. I also tucked in 3 of the chipboard shells from Travel the World Chipboard Set as well as the Adventure title from the same set.

For me the fun is always when it is time to add color to my focal area and beyond.
The Mini Watercolor Set, Down Under was perfect for my needs using the deep orange, red, brown  and the light grey.

I went heavy around my focal point and included some colors on my shells and the title piece. I also defined the edges of my page with some of the deep orange.

One of the finishing touches was to add Dark Blue Mica Flakes to my embellishments as well as a few seed beads and pearls that I had on hand.




Lastly, I splattered COLOR GLOW, Blue Sapphire with my Splash Brush. The shiny metallic blue really makes one think of the ocean.

I love how all the added watercolors and Color Glow work together to give texture and definition to my composition.

13 Arts Products used: 

Hot Summer, Down Under Collection

A6 paper pad, Down Under

Travel the World Chipboard Set

Unforgettable Memories 6x6 Stencil

A7 Wreath Stamp

COLOR GLOW, Blue Sapphire

Dark Blue Mica Flakes

Mini Watercolor Set, Down Under

Clear Gesso

Modeling Paste

Gel medium

Silicone Brush 50 mm

4mm round Watercolor Brush

Splash Brush

and also:
Archival Jet Black Ink

Thank you for stopping by today!
I hope you are inspired to try something bold and beautiful!

See you next time!
Sandi

Come Fly with Me ~ Sandi Clarkson

Hello, scrappy friends! 

Thanks for coming by today. 

I am the host today over on the 13 Arts blog and I'm sharing a layout created with mostly the new "Travel the World" collection.

My inspiration was this cute photo of little granddaughter Clara buzzing around in her whale-shaped swing. That expression on her face is so much her silly, fun personality!

I saw lots of same colors in the photos as there are in the Travel collection, so it was a natural fit. I finally honed in on the Around the Globe paper to serve as my base layer. The photo layers are On the Map paper  and Where to paper  along with papers from the Paper Pad A6, Travel the World.

As usual I prepped my base layer with Clear Gesso and then did some random stamping with the A6 Travel Map Stamp and black archival ink. Next, I pulled out the The Wind Rose Stencil and used it to push my 13 Arts modeling paste through.
When that was dry, I began building my photos layers as noted above.

It was so fun grouping my ephemera pieces from the Ephemera pack, Travel the World. I also did some fussy cutting of the Our Trip paper and mixed those in as well.

For more dimensions, I added several layers of corrugated cardboard.

Once I was happy with my layers, I tucked in some pieces of cheesecloth all around the photo.

Then I set about adding some color around the focal area with my watercolor brush and some Chalk Turquoise Mist which I poured into my paint palette and watered down as I went around that area and over the stenciled areas.

Lastly, I added some 3D Balls Medium and Light Gray Colored Grit, then some turquoise pearls
from my stash.

I am quite pleased with how this turned out.
It seems that just the right photo inspires my creativity.

13 Arts Products used: 

Around the Globe paper from Travel the World

On the Map paper from Travel the World

Where to paper from Travel the World

Our Trip paper from Travel the World

Paper Pad A6, Travel the World

Ephemera pack, Travel the World

A6 Travel Map Stamp

The Wind Rose Stencil

Chalk Turquoise Mist

Clear Gesso

Modeling Paste

Gel medium

Silicone Brush 50 mm

4mm round Watercolor Brush

Light Gray Colored Grit

3D Balls Medium

Thanks for coming by today!
I always appreciate your comments.
See you next time.
Sandi

Birthday Cards with Sandi Clarkson

Hello, scrappy friends!

It is Sandi here with you today sharing a couple of birthday cards using several different collections.
We have half a dozen or so birthdays in the family in May and June, so I always need lots of cards!
 In fact, I should make more than I do. They are always well received and I like them better than what you can purchase at the store.

So, here is the finished products using the Under the Stars collection and ephemera from several collections. They are similar in that they are almost a reverse of one another.

This one might be my favorite due to the beautiful dark teal Stardust paper, Under the Stars layered on the Shine paper, Under the Stars. I did some fussy cutting from the Shine paper to add some interest to my cards. I placed this across a diagonal strip of paper. The Paint Your Life banner is from the Speaking of Which Cardstock 12x12.

To add some dimension I added sisal and a few flowers from my stash from the now defunct Petaloo by Floracraft. I also added some gold stars from the Gold Adhesive Stars - 56 pieces.




This was actually the first card I created and I had loads of fun doing some mixed media work. I covered my paper with clear gesso and then pushed modeling paste through the Footsteps Stencil. After adding all my embellishments I added color with Tiger Eye Color Glow. Then I splattered everything with White Splash! ink.

My husband likes this one best, so ha! It might be saved for his birthday.
The Color Glow is so very pretty in person.
I added a few pearls and old metal findings to complete the look.

Here is a list of products used:

13 Arts Products
Shine paper, Under the Stars
Stardust paper, Under the Stars
Butterfly Ephemera, Grungy Walls
Ephemera pack, Travel the World
Footsteps Stencil
Tiger Eye Color Glow
White Splash! ink
Speaking of Which Cardstock 12x12
Clear Gesso
Modeling Paste
Gel medium
Splash Brush
Silicone Brush 50 mm
4mm round Watercolor Brush
Gold Adhesive Stars - 56 pieces

See you next time!
You have a few more days to get your Challenge entries in!

Sandi

"Dream" Layout with Sandi Clarkson featuring Down Under

Hello, 13 Arts friends! 

Sandi Clarkson here with you today sharing my newest layout created with a mix of new products along with some older. 

I was originally going to scrap a photo of a sweet "Joey," so I reached for some of the new Down Under collection. But as I got to work, I decided to scrap a sweet photo of a couple of the granddaughters. 

My base paper is the Ayer Rock paper, Down Under and was prepped with clear gesso. Before moving on, I added some depth by using the Circle of Life Stencil with some black StazOn ink and added the circular dots randomly around the page. 

Next I added some texture in line with my planned focal area using the Wallpaper Stencil and Modeling Paste. When that was dry, I added some preliminary color with a wet towel and some  Light Turquoise Chalk Mist. My photo was mounted on a paper from the Down Under Paper Pad A6 and corrugated cardboard.

Then I moved on to some chipboard elements, most notably the birdcages from the Rosalie chipboard 12x12 which I painted with the gray color from the Down Under mini-watercolor set, gray. I really love the way they turned out! Additionally, I used a Creative Embellishments border chipboard, painted it brown with the Dark Brown Chalk Mist and placed that vertically under my focal area. 

Beneath my photo, I've also used some mesh ribbon from my Christmas supplies. The florals were also from my own stash but they worked great because they are tan and turquoise! If you have some ecru or tan flowers just add some turquoise and yours will be similar. 

I cut out the sheep from the Outback paper, Down Under and added them under the title which is from the Speaking of Which eco cardstock. 

A couple of finishing touches were to use my water brush and add more Light Turquoise Chalk Mist around the focal area. To complete my work, I splashed some Turquoise Splash!.

Products used: 

Ayer Rock paper, Down Under

Down Under Paper Pad A6

Outback paper, Down Under

Rosalie chipboard 12x12

Speaking of Which eco cardstock

Grungy Walls Ephemera pack

Clear Gesso

Modeling Paste

Gel medium

Circle of Life Stencil

Wallpaper Stencil

Down Under mini-watercolor set, gray

Light Turquoise Chalk Mist

Turquoise Splash!

Dark Brown Chalk Mist

Watercolor Brush, circular 8mm

Florals, CE chipboard & ribbon, stash

That's it from me today. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Sandi