Captivating using Simple Stories Simple Vintage Great Escape By Kerryn Fry

Hello crafters!Today I have created a double page using the fabulous collectionSimple Stories Simple Vintage Great Escape.I have gathered a series of photos froma day outside when Mr H was around 18 months old.I love how well this collection works with these photosand just adore this memory.

Using my standard Bazzill Kraft Cardstock as the base,

I've used the 6x6 Butterfly Fern Stencil and Distress Inks

to create a foliage background using Mowed Lawn, 

Shabby Shutters and Walnut Stain.

The edges of the cardstock have been inked with Walnut Stain too.

The embellishment clusters have been created with a

combination of the Foliage Bits and hand cut elements

from the 4x6 Elements page.

Some elements have been raised with foam tape

The photos have been lifted with foam tape

and inked with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

The journal spot was hand cut from the 4x4 Elements paper

and then layered with another piece from the 4x6 Element paper

The 2 Crafty Mushrooms have been covered with 

Antique Linen and Crackling Campfire Distress Paints.

The stalk of the mushroom has been 

highlighted with Scattered Straw Distress Paint

and the edges have been inked with Walnut Stain.

I finished the cap of the mushroom with a coat of Dimensional Magic,

only covering the Crackling Campfire.

There are more elements from the Foliage Bits

to build up behind the mushrooms

and hand cut pieces from Born to Roam.

The 2 Crafty Grass Clumps were covered 

with Gesso as a base coat.

Then I've used a mix of green Distress Paints,

Forest Moss, Peeled Paint and Evergreen Bough

to colour the grass, with added drops of Dimensional Magic.

The 2 Crafty title Captivating was covered

with white gesso first and left to dry.

The chipboard was then coloured with a light 

layer of Walnut Stain Distress Paint.

Thanks for visiting the blog today,I hope you have enjoyed the steps.Have a lovely weekendand happy crafting!Please join us again on Monday.

Products Used:Bazzill Kraft CardstockSimple Stories Simple Vintage Great Escape - Born to RoamSimple Stories Simple Vintage Great Escape - 4x4 ElementsSimple Stories Simple Vintage Great Escape - Loose YourselfSimple Stories Simple Vintage Great Escape - 4x6 ElementsSimple Stories Simple Vintage Great Escape - Foliage BitsSimple Stories Simple Vintage Great Escape - 6x6 Butterfly Fern Stencil2 Crafty title Captivating2 Crafty Mushrooms2 Crafty Grass ClumpsDistress InkDistress PaintDimensional Magic