June Update...

Welcome to June... the official start of Winter here in Australia, time for fireplaces, jammies and lots of indoor activities... like scrapping!!

We have a new release out, featuring Asian themed items, birds, nests and even cute eggs!!  It's a gorgeous release with something for every taste.  You can see the full range HERE.

We have a new sketch challenge from Michelle ready for you to draw inspiration from:

 Click on the image for all the instructions of how to enter!

And we also have a new monthly challenge - our ATC Challenge.  Each month we will have a new theme, all you need to do to be in the running to win a pack of Dusty Attic Mini's is create 1 ATC to suit that theme!  Easy peasy!

June's Theme is: Birds/Flight

 Here's some samples!

Jennifer Hedger

Maiko Kosugi

Julie Winks

 

 Click HERE for instructions on how to enter.  Don't forget to check out the Design Team GALLERY for more ATC Inspiration!

We are still running our ATC Swaps hosted by Jenny Burns {our resident Swap Queen}, June's swap is the same as our challenge... so if you make one for the challenge, why not make a few more, join in the swap and receive little bits of artwork from all over the world!! You can see more information HERE, and the sign up thread for June's Swap is HERE.

And for some more eye-candy, here's a layout Michelle has created using loads of new release goodies:

The Magestic King

by Michelle Grant

We'll be back again soon to feature the new lines and what the team has created with them!!

Jan/March 2012 Release - Fancy Letterbox #2

Today we are featuring the beautifully elegant Fancy Letterbox #2, with it's delicate swirls it sure is a stunning piece!

Family

by Ingrid Gooyer

Zosia

by Karola Wiztak

Home

by Julie Winks

Either raw, in the background or as a feature this piece is perfect anywhere!!

Jan/March 2012 Release - ATC Frame Sets

Following the demand for ATC chipboard The Dusty Attic have released not only the sweet minis we featured on Monday, but also cute little ATC Frames designed to fit within the ATC itself.  They are proving however, to also be a fabulous addition on Layouts, Off the Page and Cards!

Family Hearts Frame

by Maiko Kosugi

ATC Frames Set #1

Drama Queen

by Gabrielle Pollacco

ATC Frames Set #1

In the Pool

by Helena Johansson

 ATC Frames Set #1

Congrats Card

by Gabrielle Pollacco

 ATC Frames Set #1

The Frames come in a few different kinds, a set of 3 different ones on ATC Frames Set #1 and then you can get 3 of the same designs on ATC Frame #1 and ATC Frame #2 and ATC Frame #3

Jan/March 2012 Release - Minis

This release saw an infusion of sweet mini chippies to the Dusty Attic store!  These are perfect for ATC's, Cards, Off the Page items and also full sized layouts!  There are minis of our full sized favourites as well as some new ones to be found.

She Has Character

by Belinda Spencer

Mini Feathers

Dream

by Julie Winks

Mini Keys and Locks

My Heart Beats for You

by Tomoko Takahashi

Mini Vintage Chandelier

Sister

by Mistra Hoolahan

Mini Heart Buttons

Farmers Daughter

by Belinda Spencer

Mini Keys and Locks, Mini Paddock Fence

These are just a few that the Design Team have used so far... there are also Dress Forms, Barb Wire, Cogs, Skulls, Trees, Windmills, Hourglasses and so many more... check them all out HERE

Jan/March 2012 Release - Mini Scrolls

Mini Scrolls - little versions of Scroll #8... does chipboard get any better!?!  These delightful little beauties are just right to tuck in there and there on your layout, add to a card or ATC or even an OTP!   

One Moment in Time Mini Album

by Tomoko Takahashi

Princess

by Helena Johansson

True Friends

by Evana Willis

Valentines Card

by Natasha Naranjo Aguirre

You are a Dream

by Gabrielle Pollacco

The mini scrolls make beautiful accents to your flower clusters as well as creating sweet little holders and frames for your decorative elements.

Jan/March 2012 Release - Compass Rose

Another beautifully versatile piece released is the Compass Rose.  It's great for boy pages, girl pages, travel pages... almost anything!!

You

by Mistra Hoolahan

Darling

by Tomoko Takahashi

Flash

by Susan Smit

Guest Designer

The Right Direction

by Nancy Winter

The Compass Rose is such a wonderful piece, just as it is or tucked in with other embellishments, either way it's always striking.

Jan/March 2012 Release - Scroll #8

Another favourite element in the chipboard world are scrolls and flourishes, always such an elegant item to add to your projects.  The Jan/March release bought Scroll #8 to the many lovely designs Dusty Attic have to offer.

Create

by Mistra Hoolahan

Your Day

by Helena Johansson

My Inner Sanctum

by Michelle Grant

My Angel

by Maiko Kosugi

These scrolls are ever so swirly!!  They come as 3 pieces to one pack, 1 each of 3 different sizes - so you'll find just the right size you need!!

Jan/March 2012 Release - Wire Dress Form #3

One of the most popular chipboard lines for Dusty have been the Dress Forms, and the new Dress Form #3 is certainly no different.

Little Stunner

by Belinda Spencer

Precious

by Mandy Harrell

In Life May We all Have:

by Nancy Winter

The fun part with the dress forms is they are begging to be dressed up, perhaps it brings back childhood memories of dressing our dolls!  But they can also be used just as is, or as a mask too for a wonderful effect as Belinda has shown us here.

Jan/March 2012 Release - Sweethearts

One of the wonderful little surprises this release was this beautiful filigree cut heart called Sweet Hearts... which at second glance is two silhouette cut faces, awesome!

Friends

by Ingrid Gooyer

Love Wall Hanger

by Irene Tan

U2

by Julie Winks

It adds such a lovely touch... and as Irene has shown in her wall hanger, you can use the negative as well!!

April 2012 Sketch

Here is our Sketch for April... another stunner from Michelle!

There is so much scope for fun with this one... we can't wait to see what everyone creates!!

For more information pop on over to the Ning site HERE.  There is also a PDF you can download for your convenience HERE.

Have fun!!