Be an Adventurer for Viva Las VegaStamps

Hello all you stamping fans out there. I had another notebook in my stash I wanted to alter. I decided to do it for Viva Las VegaStamps. 

So here is the book completed. Spots of blue and the map across and the light stain of paint... I just had fun I really did. 

So first I started with some Distress Paint in Antique Linen spritzed with water. 

I smoothed the paper into the puddle and then dried it. 

Next I used the stamp Map of the World - 19340 with Distress Ink color Old Paper.

Then I used some other colors to create a water puddle. Ink mixed with water. 

I used the stamp Boy in Tub Boat -19542 with Archival Ink. Then I cut it out. 

I also used the stamp Color Wheel Lines - 19338 with the color Pumice Stone. 

Here are some close ups. You can see the splotchy way the ink worked but I love it. 

 I also used this last stamp Be An Adventurer - 19173 with Pumice Stone to add a sentiment to this book cover. 

I just love this little boy as he reminds me of my little guy. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Stamps Used:

Map of the World - 19340

Be An Adventurer - 19173

Color Wheel Lines - 19338

Boy in Tub Boat - 19542

Think Pink

There is a new challenge up over at The Inky Chicks Challenge blog.

I couldn't resist using one of my favorite Magnolia images. Isn't she just a doll! 

I paired her with some My Mind'd Eye papers and some Wild Orchid Flowers. I also colored the image with copics and inked the edges with some Distress Ink. 

So come play with us we can't wait to see your creations!

Boo! Canvas

Hello to you all. Today I have a home decor project to share with you that I created for Gina's Designs Lasercuts!

I wanted to create something fun for right when you walk in my house as the weather is cooler and the kids are playing indoors more. 

I had fun playing with several different mediums for the background but the chipboard part was so fun. 

I painted the Boo with some ivory and white paint for a textured look. 

Then for the date I wanted this crackle effect. I painted the base color with grey. Then this cool crackle paint (Martha Stewart brand) and then I went over that after it dried with black. 

I used a very dry brush over this so that way there was still splotchy grey areas. 

I loved how the background looks like oozing blood for the scary effect. Okay maybe not really scary.  

I had to soften it up with some flowers I have including some black roses. 

My favorite thing to do is to add some cardboard behind things to give them dimension. So this popped off the canvas. 

With Halloween around the corner check out the store for some spooky fun!

Items Used:

Spooky Shape Set

31 Wall Art - Coming Soon

Look On the Bright Side

Hello all you lovely chipboard lovers. Today I wanted to do some simple mixed media that I created Gina's Designs Lasercuts. 

I created the background playing with one of the new Tim Holtz colors Hickory Smoke Distress Paint. I then went over some of that with Weathered Wood Distress Stain. 

I then splatter some white gesso on top of the tag. I used a favorite stamp from Viva Las Vegastamps and thought the plain chipboard really makes this tag pop. I finished the tag with the Tim Holtz small talk. 

I do hope you love the tag. I would love to see the what you create over on the Gina's Designs Facebook Group. 

Items Used:

Gina's Designs Lasercuts - Celestial Shape Set

Viva Las VegaStamps - Banksy Rain Under Umbrella Girl 

Haunted House Special

SPECIAL ALERT!!!!SPECIAL ALERT!!!!

 

There is a new and HAUNTED kit over at Alpha Stamps! I must say the possibilities with this are endless. AND there is a Haunted House Swap going on too!

I got straight to playing with the goodies in my kit!

I started with some gesso because you never know what you want to paint. 

Then I got this amazing idea to use some of the chipboard texture sheets to add texture. So I masked off the roof line and got to adding texture.

I used Heavy Gesso for this particular house with the Brick Wall Chipboard Texture Sheet and then Stone Wall Chipboard Texture Sheet for another. 

Here you can see what it looks like after removing the sheet.

I then wanted to add color. So I pulled out some Distress Inks and rubbed it overweight a blending tool. I used Hickory Smoke and Black Soot. 

I used Fired Brick and Aged Mahogany for this house. 

Then I got to cutting some strips for the roof. I used a Tim Holtz edger die for this part. There are so many so you can create any style roof line.

I used chipboard to raise each piece to give it dimension.

I wanted to start on my next house using papers from the Moonlit Collection. 

I also used a Haunted House Window piece that was matted with more paper from the Moonlit Collection. 

Then I added some of my favorite Black Dresden to be rook lines. 

Here I used chipboard again. Isn't this dimension fun?

So here are what they all look like finished. 

I think this guy is getting in trouble for drinking outside of the pub! Check out the Strange People Collage Sheet for some fun characters.

Here is a another bar for the dead. The raven from The Thrifty Witch Collage Sheet, sitting watching from the roof for people to eat.

I love the kegs from The Happy Bat Tavern Set Download and the spooky pumpkin from the Scary Pumpkins Collage Sheet doorman. 

And of course what else should it be titled but Poison. I used the 40x30mm Halloween Poison Cameo. 

Lastly, my favorite house of all! The Withes Coven. Of course seeing this picture on collage sheets made me think about The American Horror Story. I thought about their front gates of course and had to add Chipboard Gates to this house. 

I gave them a plain coat of black acrylic paint and glued them on to the backside of this house panel.

I also added some Black Dresden for a roof line and had to add those faces at the top a perfect rooftop right! 

I also took a sticker from the Moonlit Collection to add to the bottom of the photo to remind everyone to be on the lookout for those witches, goblins, and ghouls!

Don't forget to stop by and check out all the goodies on sale right now and check out the different kits  as well.

Confident Tag

Hey you all. I so didn't share this on my blog this past weekend. I ended up helping out and going to a last minute wedding and then prepped my husband for his upcoming leave. So I am sharing this with you all now. 

I created this fun tag for ColourArte. I loved creating the light texture on the tag and painting some lovely Gina's Lasercuts with bright gorgeous Silks Acrylic Glaze. 

I embellished it with lovely Prima flowers and some color coordinating seam binding ribbon. 

I added the definition "confident". 

I would love for you to stop by and see the video I created while making this creation. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Crafter's Workshop Shoulder Bag

Hello Stencil Lovers!!!

I am up today over at The Crafter's Workshop Blog. I just got some of the new stencils and let me tell you I AM IN LOVE!!!

So make sure you keep your eyes out for all the new goodies hitting the stores.

So I decided to alter a shoulder purse that I have had in my stash of things to alter. It was a quick and simple project and my daughter was ready to rock it (she loves purses).

So head on over to check it out. Lots of up close photos and some steps on how I achieved the look.

Timekeeper Mini Album for Marion Smith Designs

I am so glad to be back inspiring you all with more lovely inspiration with the gorgeous Marion Smith Designs. 

I absolutely feel in love with the Timekeeper collection.

I decided to make a quick and fun mini album. I even took some pictures to share how I made it. So come along. 

So let's start with making the base.

#1 - First I scored a 12x12 at 1/2", 5 3/8", 6", 6 5/8", and 11 1/2".

#2 - I turned it and scored at 9".

#3 - I folded it straight down the middle.

#4 Then I cut up the the 1/2" off each end leaving the 1/2" after the 9" score and I cut up the middle from the bottom up to the 9" score as well crating the pockets.

#5 - I cut in on the flaps and angled the edges  so they could be glued down.

#6 - I folded the flaps accordingly however this is up to you if you want flaps or not.

#7 - Fold in the flaps and glue them down. 

#8 - I trimmed the length of the mini down to how long I wanted it. Basically I trimmed 2 inches because I wanted it to be 7" tall. 

#9 - I punched holes for my rings to go through.

#10 - I added rivets so the paper wouldn't tear from use.

Then embellish as you see fit. 

I hope I inspired you to make one as I would love to see your take on it!

Shanna