Wonderful You

Hello friends,  welcome and thanks for stopping by. Today I have a little change of pace in the way of something whimsical to share with you...

Cut and emboss the largest die from the Spellbinders Nestabilities Scored and Pierced Rectangles Etched Dies using the Platinum Die Cutting Machine and patterned paper, add a strip of Washi tape across the centre.  This is a great way to use up leftovers - especially when they are pretty papers you can't bear to part with.  Adhere the card front to a slightly larger pre-cut pink card base using double sided tape.

Adhere a Prima chipboard image to slightly larger patterned paper, sponging around the edges using brown ink.  Adhere to the centre of the layered card front using double sided tape.  Glue a strip of braid below the smaller rectangle.

Stamp a sentiment fro the Penny Black Inc. Social Butterfly stamp set onto cream card stock using Imagine Memento Ink in Espresso Truffle.  Trim, adding a dove tail at the right hand end and pop up above the trim using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.

Add a cut/embossed flower from the Shapeabilities Cinch and Go IV Etched Dies Shadowbox by Becca Feeken, sponging using Imagine Memento Ink in Rhubarb Stalk using a Sponge Dauber.  Adhere the flower along the left side of layered image adding Want2Scrap Medium White pearls to the flower centre, along with the top of the smaller rectangle.  Finishing with a strip of cream lace above the smaller rectangle.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes 

Allsorts - Mothers Day/Feminine

Di's Digis Designs - Spring Flowers

My Time to Craft - Spring Flowers 

Crafty Catz - ANYTHING GOES WITH OPTIONAL TWIST: ADD A SENTIMENT 

Creative Fingers -  ANYTHING GOES

 Jo's Scrap Shack - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES

QKR Stampede - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

                                                          {{{hugs}}} and happy crafting

Spreading my Wings

One of the things I love about this creative journey we are all on, is the evolving - growing and learning and coming to the place where we feel free to do 'it'.  'It' being the ability to step out of our comfort zones, from doing that thing that we can do so easily and while it is fabulous, we have the inner knowledge that there is more....so much more to be discovered.

My signature style is Shabby Vintage/Vintage and I love it - it will always be a strong part of me and what I create. I have had an inner battle about labeling what I do - not so much for me but to have an answer when people ask what I do and expect me to label myself...for someone who predominantly creates cards and 'dabbles' with scrapbooking and some altered art, I have never needed a label to justify what I 'do' but more to have an answer for people who ask.

xxxx Relics and Artifacts Rising Spirit IV with Wood Support

I am very grateful to have input and encouragement from my dear friends Seth Apter and John Creighton Petersen, the 'other men in my life'  Three years ago while in Phoenix I was able to get some clarity - Seth told me, 'I have seen what you do with paper - you are an artist!' Later that day the amazing Linda Moldern Peterson added, 'you are an artist - maybe not a fine artist, but an artist'  This was a moment of 'clarity' for me - and I am so grateful to both Seth and Linda for their input.

My very dear friend John Creighton Petersen - my 'brotherfromanothermother' was always been there encouraging me to 'spread my wings' - pushing me when I got too comfortable and encouraging me in new things.  It was during one of John's Workshops on the Australian Mixed Media Roadshow that I decided to 'spread my wings' and create something very different for me - but so comfortable too.

I have used the Relics and Artifacts Rising Spirit IV with Wood Support, along with lots of Finnibair paints and product, under the great guidance of John, who showed me how to use the products and then let me 'do my thing - and I was in my element.  I don't think John was quite prepared for the freedom I felt - it was a great feeling when he came past and exclaimed 'Linda!! Where did that come from!?!'  I have to say, it was always there - definitely a part of me, that just needed encouraging to surface.

If you have any questions about product - please feel free to leave them here and I will ask John (LOL) I was too busy using them to take notes - but I do know there was black gesso - love that stuff.

I could not finish this post without thanking all those who have been part of my journey - and continue to do so - especially Sallianne McClelland, my dear friend, dynamo and Sistah who has believed in me and given me the most amazing opportunities - enabling me in every way!!  To Andrea Mantus DeMeng, Michael DeMeng and Kecia Frazee Deveney - you guys are amazing and I am so grateful for your friendship love and support - you have inspired me to reach further and not to be afraid to try anything - I {{{heart}}} you all!!  Love my #artfamily!!

Take care friends - thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy crafting

Artist in Residence - New Creative Medium Tutorial

I am excited to be back for my third term as an Artist in Residence for Imagine Crafts - and even more excited to be sharing my first Tutorial for this year using NEW PRODUCT - the divine Creative Medium in SILVER - and it is awesome!!

I have also used some of my favourite  products including Spellbinders Dies,Want2Scrap bling and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L,  Prima - it doesn't get much better than this!

You can see the whole project and details by clicking HERE.  I would love you to pop over there and leave me a comment letting me know what you think - you know I love to see you!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}}

Art is You Retreats Inspired - Mixed Media Canvas

I am excited to sharing a Mixed Media Canvas that I created the a few nights ago while chilling in The Studio.  I have been so inspired by the Art is You Australian Mixed Media Roadshow and the amazing artists that were there...so I decided to make a start...

 

I have used images from Dina Wakley, Darkroom Door, KaiserCraft, along with Spellbinders Dies, Prima Marketing Flowers and wooden embellishment, Want2Scrap bling and stencil, Faber Castell Gelatos and Cosmo Cricket Washi Tape.  To add the list there are Bezels and Ice Resin, recycled buttons and metal embellishments...the butterfly is from a serviette - as you can see lots of gorgeous product.

 

This project is linked to the following challenges:

Die Cuttin' Divas - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge - At least One Flower

Lunagirl Moonbeams - Put a Bird on It

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

Vintage Stamping Challenges/Flonz Craft - Anything Goes

Hobbycutz - Not a Card

Artbymiran Challenge - Anything Goes

Stempelsonnen Challenge - Anything Goes

 

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you! 

{{{Hugs}}}

Imagine Craft and ClearScrap Blog Hop

 

 IMAGINE Crafts is proud to feature projects created by our Artists In Residence this week using products from ClearScraps. We hope you enjoy the creativity our team shares with you this week!  

I have used a lot of gorgeous product on this fabulous Clear Scrap Album, I could not stop myself!!

Supplies:

• IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko:  Craft Mat; StazOn® Solvent Inks in Fuschia Pink, Teal Zeal,  Opaque - Cotton White Reinker ;Sponge Dauber; irResistible Texture Spray in Pink, Blue and White
• Clear Scraps - All Mixed Up Chip Album 
• Spellbinders - Hearts One Bezel; Premium Foil - Pastels; Standard Circles LG Nestabilities;  Stately Circles Decorative Elements Nestabilities ; A2 Floral Ribbon Threader Spellbinders® Nestabilities® Card Creator; Gold Majesty Circles Imperial Gold die template
• Authentique Paper: Flourishes Collection 12×12
• Want2Scrap: pearl embellishments
• Maya Road: paper flowers
• Prima Marketing - Wood Embellishments; Stamp Set
• Scrappy Chats Designs - flower
• May Arts - Ribbon
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Runner, 3D Foam Squares
• Miscellaneous: crochet lace, brayer, Large Brad, Button, Kindy Glitz, Paper Roses; Metal Corners, Lace, paper embellishments

Step 1. Cover Album using Authentique Paper.

Step 2. Sponge around the page edges using Stazon Opaque - Cotton White Reinker and a Sponge Dauber

Step 3. Decorate pages using stamps, photos, lace, Spellbinder Dies and StazOn® Solvent Inks .

Step 4. The photos have also been cut/embossed using Spellbinders Dies and lightly on the raised edge.

Step 5. Add photos, embellish, making sure to sponge sentiment and edges using StazOn® Solvent Inks.

Step 6.  The Monogram has been coloured using StazOn® Solvent Inks in Fushia Pink and soften with a top layer of Cotton White.

Step 6. Sponge the edges of A2 Floral Ribbon Threader using Cotton White and a Sponge Dauber.

Step 7. Add Metal Embellishments and Want2Scrap bling, along with a sentiment from Authentique Papers.

Step 8. Colour Wooden Embellishments using inks and adhere to edge of the photo.

Step 9. Adhere recycles sentiment to the image.

Step 10. Add 'splatter' to the page and lightly on the photo using irRESISTibles Texture Spray.

Step 11. Colour stamped image using Inked Sponge Dauber.

Step 12. Add 'splatter' to the page and lightly on the photo using irRESISTibles Texture Spray.

Step 13. Cut/emboss Gold Majesty Circles sponging the embossed areas with inked dauber. 

Step 14. Add cut/embossed and sanded photo. 

Step 15. Add embellishments, sentiment and ribbon.

Here is today's other project:

Maureen Cronin

If you've missed the other projects this week please visit the IMAGINE Crafts Blog.

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}}