Summer Breeze Journal by Karen Jiles

Hi there,

It’s Karen, sharing a Summer Breeze Journal that I created with the Ocean Mix and Nautical Mix chipboard sets. I really enjoyed creating with both sets and coordinating the sets with my choice of patterned papers.  The chipboard pieces were super easy to alter with embellishment mousse and a perfect option for fun projects like this journal. Take a peek at how the journal came together in the tutorial below.

Step 1: Using scissors, cut chipboard from framed set.

Step 2: Apply Nuvo Embellishment mousse (Soft Truffle, Blue) to chipboard using foam applicator. Heat with heat tool and set aside.

Step 3: Trim patterned papers to layering sizes and sand with sanding bar.

Step 4: Run layers of patterned paper through Xyron machine to apply adhesive. Adhere layers to the journal cover.

Step 5: Continue adding coordinating layers of papers to the journal cover.

Step 6: Cut elements from the patterned paper and adhere to cover. Adhere chipboard to the cover using E6000.

Step 7: Tap gesso onto journal cover using a paintbrush to enhance the overall design.

Step 8: Continue embellishing as desired.

Southern Ridge Trading Company Supplies Used:

- Ocean Mix

- Nautical Mix

Other Supplies Used:

- Blank Journal

- Patterned Paper

- Nuvo Embellishment Mousse

- Foam Tool

- Gesso (White)

- Scissors

- Sanding Bar

- Paintbrush

- E6000

- Xyron Machine

- Heat Tool

- Trimmer

I really enjoyed creating this Summer Breeze Journal. It’s perfect for journaling in this summer. I hope that it has inspired you.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Karen

Shine Mixed Media Tag with Ruchi

Hello friends!! Ruchi here from Ruchi's Crafeteria and I'm back with my inspirational project.

Today I’ve created a Mixed Media Tag 'Shine'. Here it is.. 

I chose some vintage colours for my tag. I’ve created background using SRTC Fibers stencil along with white gesso. Added white gesso on SRTC Oval Peacock Frame and SRTC Fish Net chipboards. Added rose pearl embossing powder on that and embossed it.

I've arranged all the elements together and layered them on my tag. Used Tacky Glue for that.

Lastly added some pearls, dew drops and sparkly glitter powder to give my tag finishing touch.

That’s it for today!! Hope you like my project. Don’t forget to check SRTC shop for these chipboards, stencils and some other awesome designs.

Southern Ridge Trading Company Supplies Used:

- Fibers Stencil

- Oval Peacock Feather Frame

- Fish Net Pattern

Other Supplies Used:

- Prima Marketing: Flowers and Papers

- Ranger Ink: Rose Gold Embossing Powder

- Imagine Crafts: Versamark Ink

- Tim Holtz Ideaology: Big Chat Stickers

- Finnabair Heavy White Gesso

- Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink: Vintage Photo Distress Ink

- Honey Bee Stamps half pearls and dew drops

See ya next time.

Till then happy crafting!!

Ruchi

Masculine Happy Birthday Card with Katelyn Grosart

Hey Southern Ridge Trading Company fans, Katelyn here. Next month, there are a lot of mens birthdays that need cards, so I have started to create some masculine birthday cards. Today's project is you guessed it, a Masculine Happy Birthday Card perfect to give to that special man in your life. You'll want to read below as I share with you how I created my Happy Birthday Card at home.

To embellish the top piece of patterned paper, I laid the Under the Sea Bubbles Stencil on the paper and spread texture paste - transparent matte using a palette knife. Remove the stencil and allow the patterned paper to dry. On the second patterned paper piece, I adhered a piece of the Fence pattern in the bottom left hand corner.  The fence pattern was given two coats of Brushed Pewter Distress Stain and rubbed Black Soot Distress Crayon over the piece with my finger. 

To embellish the clock and key hole, I embossed them using Boho Blends - Turkish Bronze Embossing Powder. For the vintage sign, I embossed it with an embossing folder and then painted it using Hickory Smoke Distress Paint. To embellish the abstract frame, I embossed it using Boho Blends - Wrought Iron Embossing Powder. For the Happy Birthday, it was painted using Hickory Smoke Distress Paint and then rubbing with a finger Black Soot Distress Crayon on the sentiment.

For the nuts and bolts, they were given two coats of Brushed Pewter Distress Stain and then rubbing with a finger Black Soot Distress Crayon. 

In the top right side on the second patterned paper piece, I adhered another piece of the Fence pattern in the top right hand corner. The fence pattern was given two coats of Brushed Pewter Distress Stain and rubbed Black Soot Distress Crayon over the piece with my finger. 

Here is the finished Masculine Happy Birthday Card.

Southern Ridge Trading Company Supplies Used:

- Under the Sea Bubbles Stencil

- Abstract Frame Set

- Fine Clock Face

- Med Key Holes

- Nuts & Bolts

- Birthday Greetings

- Vintage Sign Shapes 2

- Fence Pattern

Other Supplies Used:

- Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink: Black Soot Distress Oxide Ink, Hickory Smoke Distress Paint, Brushed Pewter Distress Stain, Black Soot Distress Crayon and Blending tool with Foam

- Ranger Ink: Emboss It Ink Dabber and Texture Paste - Transparent Matte

- Authentique: Mister Collection - Mister 1, Mister 2 and Mister 4

- Emerald Creek Craft Supplies: Boho Blends - Turkish Bronze and Wrought Iron

- Elizabeth Craft Designs: Lots of Dots Embossing Folder

- Misc: White Cardstock

Until Next Time!

- Katelyn

Scatter Kindness Like Confetti Scrapbook Layout with Karla Yungwirth

Hello friends, it’s Karla back today with a pretty spring layout using the Foliage Pieces and Wild Flower Bouquet Chipboard and Loop Stencil from the Southern Ridge Trading Company Store. I decided to try customizing the chipboard pieces with some of the Ranger Pearl Alcohol Inks that are available. Since they are more opaque than the regular Alcohol Inks because of the pearl mixative, they worked really well to colour the chipboard, giving it a soft, shimmery effect! Be sure to scroll to the bottom to find the video link where you can see how fun this technique is!

I tucked the Foliage Pieces in and around some Simple Stories diecut flowers and layered some stickers on creating clusters around my page.

The Alcohol Pearl Inks were easily applied to the chipboard pieces with a felt pad. I love the mottled look of the Pearl Inks on this beautiful Wild Flower Bouquet!

The Stencils in the SRTC Shop are beautifully detailed! I used a brush to add colour on the base of my layout with Distress Oxide Inks in colours that coordinated with the papers and embellishments.

You can see the steps I used to create this layout and how easy it is to customize chipboard with Alcohol Inks in this video here – https://youtu.be/LMHd_QwYnTs

Southern Ridge Trading Company Supplies Used:

- Foliage Pieces 

- Wild Flower Bouquet

- Loop Stencil - Available Soon

Other Supplies Used:

- Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink:  Alcohol Pearl Ink and Distress Oxide Inks

- Simple Stories: Vintage Botanical Collection

- My Mind’s Eye: Happy Days Paper

- Pinkfresh Studio: Sticky Notes

- Sketch from SCT 365-2019 Online Layout Class

- Creative Scrapbooker: Super Stock White 12x12 Paper

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to head over to the Southern Ridge Trading Company Store to see what you feel like creating with today, and have an awesome week ahead.

Hugs,

Karla

Chai Tea Scrapbook Layout with Gloria Lee

Hello crafty friends!

Gloria here today and happy to share of my project.

 I made a scrapbooking layout using Chai tea and Butterfly mix chipboard die cut from SRTC.

These beautiful chipboards are available at the Southern Ridge Trading Company Shop.

With these chipboards, I made a decorative board.

I prepared a 7x9 size white canvas board.

And coloured it with various colours. 

I coloured the chipboards with white paint.

Once the panel completely dry, I adhere the chipboards on the coloured panel using double sided tape and Zig glue pen.

I made blossoms with Rose creations die set from Spellbinders.

And added some Spring colours sequins.

  

Southern Ridge Trading Company Supplies Used:

- Chai Tea

- Butterfly mix

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!

Happy crafting!

Gloria

You Make Me Smile Photo Frame with Ruchi

Hello friends!! Ruchi here from Ruchi's Crafeteria and I'm back with my inspirational project.

Today I’ve created a Photo Frame with SRTC chipboards and some quilled flowers. Here it is.. 

 I picked SRTC Scroll Frame Die cut and Leafy Branches chipboards. Applied Prima black gesso on that and gave some white splatters.

I did some quilling and created few flowers and leaves. Glued them on my photo frame and added the chipboard leaf from SRTC Leafy Branches set.

I've used crafty glue for pasting them on the frame chipboard. Just added some sequins and Finnabair glass glitter to decorate it.

That’s it for today!! Hope you like my project. Don’t forget to check SRTC shop for these chipboards and some other awesome designs.

Southern Ridge Trading Company Supplies Used:

- Scroll Frame Die cut   

 - Leafy Branches 

 

Other Supplies Used:

- Prima black gesso

- Quilled flowers

- Prima ATC tag

- Finnabair glass glitter

- Sequins and clip are from my stash.

See ya next time.

Till then happy crafting!!

Ruchi

Upcycle Baby Frame with Pam Bray

Hi Southern Ridge Trading Company Fans! Pam here today sharing an Upcycle Baby Frame! I love upcycling; so it is that time of the year for garage sales, estate sales, etc. It is also the perfect month  to upcycle those special finds using  Southern Ridge Trading Company chipboard pieces to create fabulous baby and Mother's Day Projects. 

Begin by either taking a part the mats that are inside the frame or replacing them with new mats. 

Cover the mats with pattern paper. 

Adhere the mats together. 

Add Ephemera card or a photo behind created mats. Place the prepared mats back in to frame. 

Fussy cut images from the Ephemera Cards; layer together with pop dots. Add gemstones to center  of flowers. 

Add two banners and small element to inside of frame. 

Emboss Abstract Heart Frames and two of the butterflies from the Butterfly Mix using Magical Mysteries embossing powder. Adhere prepared Heart Frame and butterflies from the Butterfly Mix to top of mat inside of frame.

Thanks for stopping by today to see how easy it is to upcycle with Southern Ridge Trading Company products. Enjoy Pam

Southern Ridge Trading Company Supplies Used:

- Abstract Heart Frames

- Butterfly Mix

Other Supplies Used:

- Authentique: Swaddle Collection

- Emerald Creek Craft Supplies:  Magical Mysteries - Dragon Fly and Mermaid Fin, 

Clear Gemstones

- 9 1/2" Upcycle Frame with 8"  inside mat with 3" opening

Thanks for stopping by today and make sure to explore and discover all of Southern Ridge Trading Company products. Pam