Mixed Media Delight

Yesterday I was lucky enough to share a mixed media project with a wonderful group of ladies.

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I shared this project last week as my submission for the April Country View Crafts project.  It is based on a few techniques demonstrated by the very talented Hels Sheridan that she shared some years ago.

Here is my finished project

   

I won't share how I made this, but I will tell you what goodies I used in my creation.

It is full of looked of yummy mixed media products:

PaperArtsy Fresco Finish paints

JOFY PaperArtsy stamps

Emma Godfrey PaperArtsy stencils

I had 8 ladies at the workshop, all of varying skill level.

Everyone was amazingly tidy and so quiet!

What I loved is that everyone created a completely individual project.  Here are the finished designs:

Didn't everyone do ace?!  I loved seeing individuality coming through.  Everyone left with a project they were really happy with.

I hope you like our projects as much as we loved making them!

Thanks for joining me......Happy crafting!

Country View Challenges - Pimp It Up

Hi again.  Boy is April flying by.  I hope you have had a good month so far.

Here is my second project for the Country View Crafts Challenge - 'Pimp It Up'.

I am not going to show you how I made this at present as I am showing it to a lovely group of ladies in a week's time.

The project itself has been inspired by a project I saw many years ago, created by Hels Sheridan.  It was a real mixed media treat to create and I know that the ladies that I am showing it to will love creating it.

I hope that I have inspired you to join in with this month's challenge - don't forget that one lucky person will win a gift voucher to spend in the shop.

Thanks for joining me.

Happy Crafting!

Kraft Card Using Sara Naumann Stamps

Evening all.

Tonight I have a project over at the PaperArtsy blog.  The theme for this fortnight is 'Kraft ard' and I chose to use the amazing new Sara Naumann stamps.

This was an unusual project for me as I didn't use any paint!!  I know!!  My intention was to create one card but I then started getting more and more ideas and before I knew it, I made three.

Card One:

This card was relatively easy to create.  I wanted to see how Distress Oxides looked on Kraft card.  

I swiped Broken China and Peeled Paint onto a craft sheet and sprayed water over it until it beaded.  I then swiped the card through and dried it.  I then repeated until the majority of the ink was mopped up and I was happy.

Once fully dry I sprinkled water over to add more texture.

Next, I stamped the feather stamp from ESN25 using Archival ink, followed by the postage stamp from ESN24 which was stamped around the edges.

To finish this card I used a white gel pen to highlight areas and scribble around the edges.

Card Two:

For this card I wanted to try the new Emerald Creek / Seth Apter Baked Texture powders.

I stamped the script from ESN05 using Versamark ink and then sprinkled Vintage Beeswax over and melted it using a heat gun.  This looked totally amazing - I loved the effect of it on the Kraft card.

Next, I stamped the feather stamp using Versamark and sprinkled the Patina Oxide over it.  I had missed a small section but I really like the 'weathered' look it created.  But look at the effect - these powders are awesome.

To finish I added green seam binding.

Card Three:

Now this happened to be my favourite of the three (I will say that quietly so that the other two don't feel left out!).

Here, I chose to use white ink, burlap and vellum to create quite a rustic look to complement the Kraft card.

Over the years I have tried so many white ink pads and they all react differently on different card stock.  For this card I used Versamagic.  

I stamped the script stamp that I used in the last card and heat set to let it dry.

I added a square of vellum to soften this, and a layer of burlap on top.

I stamped the feather stamp onto vellum and sprinkled white embossing powder over and heat set it.  I also added powder around the edges of the vellum.  

This was all mounted onto the card.

So, there you have it.

Three cards using Kraft card and the same stamps, all with a totally different look.

I loved using Kraft card again - it has been a while.  But I think I will be using it again real soon!

I hope I have inspired you to join in with the challenge over at PaperArtsy - show us how you use Kraft card and one lucky person will be in with a chance of winning one of the amazing aprons.

Thanks for looking.

Masterboard Makes Part 2

Me again, sharing a couple more master board makes with you.

The first background was created using PaperArtsy paints, Seth Apter stamps and PaperArtsy Infusions.  I loved the aged look to this.

And here is one of my makes from this

I used the same stamp but different background to create this next card.

Like many of you, when I am brayering paint I tend to wipe the remainder on to scrap card.  Sometimes I use these scrap papers in my card making.

Here are two cards that I made using these scrap card backgrounds.  I have added a super cute PaperArtsy stamp on one card and my favourite Stampotique Key Keeper for the second.

So there you go.  Another 4 very quick makes using backgrounds that I have created and stored ready for when I need them.  The only problem now is that I am going to have to start making more!

Thanks for joining me.  Happy Crafting!

Masterboard Makes Part 1

I love making master boards when I have the time.  I love to have loads ready for any quick make cards.

A few weeks ago I set about using the backgrounds that I have prepared.  Over my next couple of blog posts I thought I would share some of the cards that I have made.

I started by creating a background using my Gel Press, Fresco Finish Chalk Paints and PaperArtsy stamps.

I kept this background simple and used it as it was, using the fabulous Kate Crane stamps as the focal image.

Here are the cards that I created:

All three cards are fairly simple but quick and easy makes - and making Gel Press backgrounds were great fun!

That's it from me this evening.  Thanks for joining me.

Country View Challenges - Pimp It Up

Happy Easter to you all.

Today marks the start of a new challenge over at Country View Crafts Challenges.  The theme for -April is 'Pimp it Up' and also refers to up-cycling and altering.

Here is my first project for the challenge

This project started life as a mini frame that I have had in my stash forever.  

So I thought I would show it some love and 'pimp it up'.

I started by painting the back card using Ice Blue Fresco Chalk Paint.  The frame itself was painted using Venetian Blue.  All of the paints used are from the latest Seth Apter PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk Paints.

I used the 'Textures' set of stamps by Lisa Horton for Creative Expressions to add texture using Spanish Mulberry.



The flowers are from the fabulous new Tracy Scott stamps that can be found here and here.  They were stamped, coloured and fussy cut around.

These were then mounted to the frame, and a Tim Holtz rub-on used to complete the project.

So that's one item that I have been keeping to use at 'some point' - now for everything else that I have got!

Thanks for joining me today.  Do pop over and see the other projects created by my talented DT members, and I hope that you join in with this month's challenge - there is a voucher to spend in the shop up for grabs.