Aloha ATC

Hi there,

we are starting a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog:

• I created some ATC backgrounds and I explain the process in this previous post
• draw in some leaves using the ARTplorations Leaf Prints stencil and a water-soluble black marker
• use a damp brush and color the leaves by wetting the black lines 
• let some Liquitex Ink in Muted Violet drip down the card
• mist it with alcohol to create some droplets
• cut out the CUTplorations Aloha! from white cardstock and add color with Distress Stain Tarnished Brass and Liquitex Ink Muted Green
• layer the letters on top of some burlap, torn seam binding and vellum
• add some splatters with watered- down white Liquitex Ink

I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Hugs,

Miss you Butterfly Tag

Hi there,

this is for you Melissa. Miss you!

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from watercolor paper
• stamp images from the STAMplorations Brave one set with Versamark and heat-emboss them with Ranger Liquid Platinum embossing powder
• color the images and the background with Avery Elle Liquid Watercolors
• add some splatters with Liquitex Ink Muted Grey
• ink up the edges of the tag with Distress Ink Black Soot
• dye a piece of seam binding with left-over paint and thread it through the hole of the tag
• create the sentiment with a label maker

We'd like to invite you to join us in celebrating her life by creating a butterfly project in her memory over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

Hugs,

Space Elf

Hi there,

I created this Space Christmas Elf Card using some fabulous stamp sets from Gerda Steiner Designs:

• create a circular galaxy background on a stitched piece of watercolor paper using Daniel Smith watercolors and white Liquitex Ink - mist the background with Pearlized Water for extra sparkle
• stamp the sentiment from the Gerda Steiner Designs Holiday Friends set with Versafine Onyx Black
• create a new fun image by combining the elf from the Gerda Steiner Designs Peeking Friends set and the spaceship from the Gerda Steiner Designs Alien Invasion set - use the Masking Technique
• color the image with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• adhere the spaceship using an Action Wobbler for an interactive effect
• mount the watercolor panel onto a kraft cardbase

Here is an additional picture of the card:

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas Time.

Yours,

Gift Bag Tag

Hi there,

it's time for another Stencil Sunday over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this time I would like to show you this personalized gift bag tag.

• cut out a tag from Mixed Media Paper
• stamp one of the butterflies from the STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies 2 set twice with Versamark and heat-emboss them with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• the embossed surface will now act as a resist
• apply Distress Oxide Inks (Worn Lipstick, Wilted Violet, Broken China) with a Mini Ink Blending Tool, add water droplets, mist the tag with Pearlized Water and dry the tag with a heat-tool ... repeat all these steps until you are happy with the result
• stamp the script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set with Altenew Crisp Ink (Silver Stone)
• apply Nuvo Mousse (Aquamarine) through the ARTplorations Dots all over stencil
• create matching ink by mixing Liquitex Ink (White) and Distress Re-Inker (Wilted Violet) and write the name of the recipient with a dip pen
• thread a piece of twine through the hole of the tag and add a clear gemstone on top of the "i"

I hope you got inspired and don't forget to join us for our Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog. The theme is always anything mixed media except a card. You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.

Yours,

Nib Box

Hi there,

it's time for another Stencil Sunday over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this time I created a matchbox for my Dip Pen Nibs.

• cut out a matchbox from kraft cardstock and assemble the base of the box
• leave the cover unassembled and cover it with white gesso
• adhere old book pages with gel medium
• add color with Daler-Rowney Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic (Waterfall Green)
• apply Liquitex Ink (Muted Pink) through the ARTplorations Gridlocked stencil and Liquitex Ink (Muted Grey) through the ARTplorations Dots all over stencil
• stamp some arrows from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set and some Sheet Music from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set with Archival Ink (Watering Can)
• add the word "NIBS" using the STAMPlorations Sketchy Alphabet set and Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• as a final step splatter on some Daler-Rowney Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic (Black)  

Here are some more pictures:

I hope you got inspired and don't forget to join us for our Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog. The theme is always anything mixed media except a card. You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.

Yours,

Sanddollar Canvas

Hi there,

I would like to show you this canvas that I created for our new Happy Little Stampers Mixed Media Challenge:

• mix Liquitex Pouring Medium with three different colors of Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paints (Ocean, Sky, Turquoise) and pour them onto a canvas - let this thick layer of paint dry overnight
• apply Prima Marketing Modeling Paste through the ARTplorations Bloom Boldly stencil
• mix Golden Acrylic Glazing Liquid with Golden Fluid Acrylic Paint (Payne's Gray) and add color to the raised areas, let dry for a bit and wipe it away with a baby wipe - repeat the process until you are happy with the result
• stamp the sandollar from the Tim Holtz Nautical Blueprint set with Versafine (Smokey Gray) onto a piece of watercolor paper
• color the image with Distress Markers
• add Versamark to random spots on the sanddollar and heat-emboss it with Stampendous Frantage embossing enamel (Shabby Pink)
• cut out the CUTplorations Holidays word die from sturdy white cardstock, cover the sentiment with Versamark and heat-emboss it with the same pink embossing enamel
• adhere the sanddollar and the sentiment with Multi Medium Matte and add shading with a PITT Artist Pen (Cold Gray VI)
• add splatters with watered-down Golden Fluid Acrylics (Titanium White, Carbon Black) and a Liquitex Splatter Brush 

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Grow Shine Wish ATC

Hi there,

it is time for another Stencil Sunday and the start of the March Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• cut out an ATC from watercolor paper using the CUTplorations ATC/Tag Builder die 
• use an old gift card to apply Prima Marketing Heavy Gesso and add texture with the Ranger Texture Tool #2
• let this thick layer of gesso dry thoroughly
• spray some water onto the ATC and apply Liquitex Ink (Muted Violet) over the entire front, dry it with your heat tool and smoosh the card onto your craft mat to pick up leftover ink droplets - repeat the process until you are happy with the result
• adhere three strips of ribbon to the ATC using Multi Medium Matte 
• add texture by stamping the adot pattern from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set with Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• apply some Prima Marketing Acrylic Paint (Rich Turquoise) through the ARTplorations Old Rose Prints stencil
• add a black and white outline to the main flower
• use the Distress Marker Spritzer, a black alcohol marker and a silver PITT Artist Pen to add fine splatters to the ATC
• ink up the edges of the ATC with Distress Ink (Black Soot)
• use three stickers to add the sentiment
• add some Pico Embellisher dots (Tuxedo Black) as a finishing touch

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Fly ATC

Hi there,

it is time for another Stencil Sunday over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• cut out an ATC from watercolor paper using the CUTplorations ATC/Tag Builder die 
• use an old gift card to apply Prima Marketing Heavy Gesso and add texture with the Ranger Texture Tool #2
• let this thick layer of gesso dry thoroughly
• spray some water onto the ATC and apply Liquitex Ink (Muted Pink) over the entire front, dry it with your heat tool and smoosh the card onto your craft mat to pick up leftover ink droplets - repeat the process until you are happy with the result
• stamp two butterflies from the STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies set with VersaMagic (Malted Mauve) onto tissue paper
• glue the tissue paper pieces onto the ATC using Multi Medium in the matte finish
• add shading with a PITT Artist Pen (Cold Grey IV)
• add texture by stamping the alphabet from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set with Archival Ink (Watering Can)
• mix Multi Medium Matte with Primary Elements (Teal Zircon) and clear glitter and apply it through the ARTplorations Foiled Again Mini stencil
• ink up the edges of the ATC with Distress Ink (Black Soot)
• use a sticker to add the sentiment
• let some Pico Embellisher (Teal Zeal) drip down the ATC for an extra dramatic look

I hope you got inspired and don't forget to join us for our Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog. The theme is always anything mixed media except a card. You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.

Yours,