Just Mixed Media Magazine - Feb 2017

Good news!  Two of my projects were selected for Just Mixed Media Magazine (Issue 2). Both are home decor items with a vintage and distressed style. This magazine is packed with cards, ATC's, sculpture, home decor, and jewelry.

Here is a sneak peek of my projects...(p 18 & 37)

Creative Embellishments - January Challenge - Turn Back Time Card

I just found some creative energy to enter a challenge at the last minute that has had me stumped for weeks.  Here is my entry to the Creative Embellishment Challenge for January called Turn Back Time.  I was inspired by the spirals, time, & blue/gold. I've also submitted this card to More Than Words January Mini Challenge.  The Mini Challenge runs on the last week of each month and is for cards, tags and ATCs only.  This challenge requires you to use a specific word on your project.  This month the word is "one."

I began creating the background with a spiral text stamp that has a quote involving time which seemed very appropriate for this challenge. Then I heat set with clear embossing powder and applied Gelatos over it which created a resist affect. I stamped the clocks onto transparency and attached them with brads. Finally, I added a small embellishment cluster.
A Closer Look:

Supplies: Birds Clocks Rubber Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps), Versamark Watermark Ink Pad (Tsukineko), clear embossing powder (Stampendous), Heat Gun (Ranger), Archival Jet Black Ink Pad (Ranger), Stazon Black Ink Pad (Tsukineko), ink blending tool, metal flower, decorative hat pin, key, ticket, gold brads

To be eligible for the $50 gift voucher prize, you have until the last day of January (11:55 pm eastern time) to enter.  Gather inspiration from the picture below and be sure to somehow include numbers.  Create a new project - layout, mini album, tag, card, canvas and then add your entry to the InLinkz box on their blog.  It is required that you mention in your blog post that you are playing along at Creative Embellishments together with a link back to their blog. For the complete set of Challenge rules please visit the Creative Embellishments Blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

Simon Says Monday Challenge - card 2

Simon Says Monday Challenge - "Spread Your Wings"
Spread you wings and fly!  You could interpret this as looking for new adventures or use something with wings on your project.  As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store

I created the background by stamping with script & flourishes and misting over a leaf shaped die cut and then added little dot details with a white gel pen.  I used chalks to color the bird which blended really to give the bird a more realistic appearance. The sentiment was the perfect finishing touch

You can find all the specific rules to enter HERE.

Simon Says Monday Challenge - card 1

Simon Says Monday Challenge - "Spread Your Wings"
Spread you wings and fly!  You could interpret this as looking for new adventures or use something with wings on your project.  As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store

Here is my entry for the Spread Your Wings Challenge.  I made a desktop calendar featuring a clock & butterfly. I stamped & embossed a wooden heart and stamped and cut the flowers from patterned paper. I found the perfect sentiment that embraces the future which was just right for my calendar.

You can find all the specific rules to enter HERE.

a2z Scrapbooking - January Challenge - card 2

January Challenge "Anything Goes" 
The challenge this month is simple “Anything Goes” as long as you
have used a Hero Arts product on your project.
You can find all the rules to participate HERE.

The background was created by blending Gelatos to create a watercolor smudge effect. The flower is a single paper daisy folded into fourths to make a side profile view. For the perfect finishing touches, I outlined the word "thanks" with a glitter gel pen and added a scattering of Dew Drop Gems.

A Closer Look:

Other Supplies: Gelatos (Faber-Castell), Archival Jet Black Ink Pad (Ranger), Dew Drop Gems (The Robin's Nest), paper flower, Stardust Glitter Gel Pen (Sakura)

Please be sure that your project contains at least one main Hero Arts product as the focal element.  You have until the last day of January to enter your project.  By entering you will have a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the a2z Scrapbooking Store. Winner announced February 7th!

Folded Dimensional Hanging Snowflakes - Rinea Design Team

When you need a project for a cold wet winter day, this is a great family activity you can get the kids involved with. You don't need many supplies to make these gorgeous hanging snowflake decorations. Rinea Paper Foils fold and crease wonderfully and easily hold their shape. Try alternating colors of foil for a fun twist. Then display the finished snowflakes hanging in the window for an elegant Winter accent. Stop by Rinea Blog today to find the complete tutorial.

HERE

Rinea Supplies: Crafters Glossy Pack: Rinea Paper-Foil 10-Pack 15 cm x 25 cm (Silver)
Crafters Embossed Pack: Rinea Paper-Foil 10-Pack 23 cm x 33 cm (Blue & Lt. Blue)

Other Supplies: scissors, ruler, double sided tape, needle, thread

A sneak peek...


Hey look, here is the Rinea Team at CHA and they are making some XL snowflakes for the winter display at the Rinea booth.

Timeless Floral Desktop Calendar - Sin City Design Team

Today I created a card using Sin City Stamps which secretly holds a mini calendar. With a simple crease the card front folds down and transforms to display both the embellished card and the calendar. This is the perfect gift for anyone with a 9-5 desk job. My project includes numerous techniques such as stamping onto wood, heat embossing wood, coloring with chalk, as well as, stamping onto transparency.  Visit the Sin City Blog for the complete tutorial.

A Sneak Peek:

Supplies: 
1. Inhale...Exhale Art Stamp Sheet Set SC87 (Sin City Stamps)
2. Flower & Bird Sketches Art Rubber Stamp Sheet Set SC97 (Sin City Stamps)
3. Birds & Clocks Rubber Stamp Set SC3 (Sin City Stamps)
4. card base (6x6")
5. paper creasing tool
6. pattern papers (3) & transparency
7. ink pads - watermark, pink, black permanent
8. embossing powder - white
9. chalk
10. heat gun
11. embellishments - wooden heart clock, butterfly, pearls, mini calendar

To purchase the stamp supplies used in this project please visit www.sincitystamps.com
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Thanks for visiting & happy stamping!