Art & Soul: May 2020

Sunday, 31 May 2020

Stained Glass Flower

It is very hard for me to do CAS as I am known as an over-embellisher among my crafting friends. Knowing when to stop is critical. This lone flower was rejected from another project as the colors didn't match well so it got to be the star of it's own show. Serendipity!

This card is submitted into the following challenges...

STAMPlorations CAS May Challenge

Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge (anything goes)

Time Out Challenges #162 (anything goes)

We Love 2 Create Challenge #6 (mixed media)

Dare 2B Artzy (In the Garden)

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Friday, 29 May 2020

Enjoy Today (Time is Ticking)

I fussy cut the three large clocks from 12x12" scrapbook paper. Once I saw the paper with the roses on grey, I knew it would be a perfect match. I love the scroll chipboard frame that my friend gifted me so I dug out some crackle paint and went to work. Lots of doilies, scallops and feminine touches.

This layout is entered into the following challenges...
Creative Embellishments May Challenge

Snip Art May Challenge #61

Challenge YOUself May Challenge #77

Time Out Challenge #162

Supplies:
The Robin's Nest (papers & Silver Dew Drops)
Paint - silver acrylic paint / white crackle paint / paint brush
Embellishments - doily / chipboard / brads / wooden camera
Tools - scalloped edge circle punch / liquid adhesive / craft knife
scalloped edge white paper 12x12"

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Monday, 25 May 2020

Tiny Mermaid Card

Hey There,
I must confess this is the first time I tried to use an embossing folder on glitter card stock and I'm so glad I tried it. To really make the bubbles jump off the page, I added Glossy Accents over some of them. I do love the effect.

This card is submitted into the following challenges...

STAMPlorations Theme & Photo Prompt Challenge

STAMPlorations CAS May Challenge

Simon Says Stamps Monday Challenge (circles)
Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge (anything goes)
Crafty Gals Corner #207 (For the Ladies)

Time Out Challenges #162 (anything goes)

Sunday, 24 May 2020

Summer-Time Layout

I used numerous colors and various sizes of Dew Drops to create bubbly clusters and add a sense of movement to a fun Summer layout. Come on over the Robin's Nest Blog to see the full tutorial. HERE

TIP: To avoid disappointment and frustration, place Dew Drops on the layout without adhesive to practice the arrangement. When you are satisfied, adhere them replacing the loose Dew Drops one at a time. Alternatively, take a photo of the layout before you move anything so that you can refer to it when you are ready to glue everything into place.

This layout is submitted into the following challenges...

CSI #318

Splashy Mix May Challenge #17

Scrap Our Stash May Challenge (Tic Tac Toe - flowers, doily, twine)

Time Out Challenges #162 (anything goes)

A Closer Look at the Details...

Riverside Mini Dew Drops

Silver Bells Dew Drops

The Robins Nest Shop

Other Supplies:2 photos (4x6")
pattern papers & card stock
liquid adhesive & craft knife
floral doily die
tulle / needle & thread
gems, twine, seashell sticker embellishments

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Saturday, 23 May 2020

You Are Very Special Layout

Isn't she a DOLL!
You can find the complete tutorial HERE on the ScraPerfect Blog.

May Challenges:Splashy Mix May Challenge

Scrap the Girls

Time Out Challenge #162

Best Glue Ever

No Clog Writing Caps
Perfect Cleaning Cloth

This layout is submitted into the following challenges...

CSI # 320

Mixed Media Academy

Off the Rails

Other Supplies:
release paper
pattern paper & coordinating card stock
craft knife
embellishments - chipboard frame, words, arrow, ribbon, bunting, baker's twine, letter stickers

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Saturday, 16 May 2020

The Secret Door

I enjoyed all the tiny details that this "Alice In Wonderland" themed card pulled together...clocks, a wooden door, metal keys/locks/gears, distressed rough edges, worn pages, pocket watches, & arrows. Only two of the images came from a dedicated AIW set so most of the images I was able to incorporate were from my stash of stamps of vintage clocks, script/text, & keys.

This card is entered into the following challenges...
Creative Embellishments May Challenge

Snip Art May Challenge #61

Crafty Gals Corner #207 (For the Ladies)
Blank Page Muse May Challenge (stencil)

Take A Closer Look:

Supplies:
Blank Page Muse Rubber Stamps
watercolor paint /chalk / white gel pen
black ink pad / watermark ink pad
copper & gold embossing powder
heat gun
organza ribbon
Glossy Accents

Happy Crafting!

Thursday, 14 May 2020

The Mustache Made Me Do It

Oh boy, I wish I was there the day this series of funny photos were taken of my nephew but at least my sister captured this silly moment for me to scrapbook. I created the wooden chevron stripe to coordinate with the design on his bib and then embossed it with a mustaches. At this age, he was loving his tricycle so I stamped a tricycle onto acetate multiple times getting lighter with each impression to create a sense of movement. Don't forget a fresh fruit smoothie makes everything better! (& it makes the best mustaches!)

Supplies:
Joy Ride Clear Stamp Set (Hero Arts 491438)

chevron & woodgrain paper
transparency
Black Stazon Ink Pad
clear embossing powder & heat gun
Glossy Accents
mustache embossing folder
chipboard embellishments / ticket / paperclip / border

This layout is submitted into the following challenges...

Sunday, 10 May 2020

Cute Bugs - The Robin's Nest

I thought I was done with bugs once I made cute ladybugs and bees but take a look in my little garden and you will find more critters. They're super easy to do!