Hey hey Crafty Friends!

Celia from Paper Beats Rock Designs here to y'all how I put together this mixed media scrapbook layout using the Lucky Stamp by Ink Road Stamps as my title.

First, I grabbed a few papers in coordinating colors

I used the distressed grey for my background and cut the hounds tooth grey with the torn edge to cover a little less than half of the page.

I never know how to use these papers with designated spots for things, so I cut the paper down to mount my photo on different parts and patterns.

I cut around the gold "tape" on the black part to tuck my photo into, then inked and distressed the other layers to add dimension.

Next I used my diecutting plate (since I don't have a block big enough or a Misti) to stamp then emboss my title onto dark grey cardstock with white embossing powder.

After I fussy cut out my title and arranged it and my photo where I wanted them to go, I went into my stash of hearts and pulled out a bunch in grey, vellum, white, gold and black.

I wanted to add more interest so I grabbed my white gesso and spread it along the triangle the hearts had created with a silicone brush.

When that was dry, I sprayed some black ink on top of the gesso, spread it with a few spritzes of water, then dabbed it up with a paper towel. Some ink went under the hounds tooth pattern but I will cover that oopsie up with embellishments.

While waiting for the background to dry, I grabbed out some labels from my stash. I also stamped out a few labels onto the awkward paper from before and fussy cut them out. 

Then it was time to glue everything down. I tucked a few of the labels to the top right of my photo and the left of my title to cover the excess ink.

I also tucked a few labels behind the hearts so the top ones weren't so random.

I felt like it was missing something, so, to add some more texture I grabbed some thick upholstery thread and made three bundles around the page.

To finish it off, I splattered some white acrylic ink around the layout, and stamped a border across the top with the scallops from the Lucky set. I love the way this came out and how bold the Lucky stamp is! It makes for a great title as well as a card sentiment.

Make sure to check out the Lucky stamp as well as all the new additions to the Ink Road Shop. And if you have an idea for a stamp set, join the Roadies Facebook group and add it to the poll!