tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86616262902232871062024-02-19T06:28:08.886+00:00Julia's StuffJulia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-42228743987557963572017-01-29T14:25:00.000+00:002017-01-29T14:25:56.322+00:00A Return To Blogging<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
For various reasons I have been away from my blog and yours for some months. I am now making a gentle return and hope to get up to speed in the near future.<br />
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I had some wonderful news recently which kick started my comeback: I am delighted to have been asked to continue for another year on the DecoArt Mixed Media design team:<br />
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I am honoured to be creating alongside some hugely talented people and you can find them all<a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmediablog/"> HERE.</a><br />
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To get myself started again, I decided to have a little play with a Tando media board and some paints and stamps. All paints are DecoArt and the stamps are by Teesha Moore and Carabelle. Various stencils have been used along with pens, pencil and Liquid Glass by DecoArt.<br />
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Here's what I've made:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The background has been created with paint, a stamped image from Carabelle, a stencil and some mark making pens and pencils.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The focal image is by Teesha Moore and I so love her stamps. Many thanks to Sam (you know who you are!) for inspiring me to buy yet more stamps!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The stamped image has been coloured in some areas with paint and pencil.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I like using the translucent paint which allows the layer beneath to peak through.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Not the clearest image but I like how a stencil can be used to frame an image in the background.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Interesting texture can be created when layering various paints, mediums and pens.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mica flakes have been applied randomly on the project. In the bottom left corner, on a red circle, you may just be able to see the Liquid Glass used to add texture. White pen has been applied to bring attention to the detail.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Paint colours used to create the project. I have kept these to just a three shades of blue and a red to give some zing. I think this works well on projects. The media board was prepared with gesso and the carbon black is used to frame the edges of the board.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">
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A gentle return for me and one which I hope will be the first of many! I hope to share some workshop pieces created at classes I've attended soon.<br />
I know how difficult it is when people disappear from Blogland but everyone is very generous and understanding so thank you if you have been able to visit me today.</div>
Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-25972636362890633142016-10-07T00:01:00.000+01:002016-10-07T00:01:12.214+01:00Make It Spooky. . . . . <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Good morning. Today sees the start of a new challenge at <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2016/10/october-challenge-make-it-spooky.html">A Vintage Journey</a>. Our host is the lovely, talented, Anne who asks us to 'Make It Spooky'. Here's what she has to say:<br />
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As we approach All Hallowes' Eve, we want you to create a vintage, shabby, steampunk or mixed media project to celebrate the spookiness of Halloween. Don't limit yourself to black, orange and purple: just make it spooky!<br />
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I just love making projects for Halloween so I knew this would be fun! I decided to use some very spooky images from the internet on mixed media boards. These could then be used as notebook covers, card fronts or even as part of a canvas, box, storage unit - the list is endless!<br />
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Here's what I came up with:<br />
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Love those spooky eyes! </div>
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I found two vintage style images on Pinterest. The first image of the two girls (not including the die cut shape) was already coloured and just needed cutting out. The children in the second image came from two different photos. They were cut out and tinted using the colours shown. The black and white pens added details on the eyes - the spooky bit!</div>
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I die cut some embellishments and gave them a quick rust treatment using the products shown. These were cut up and shared between the two media boards.</div>
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One of the media boards was given a word made from die cut letters. The letters were made from a stamped background coloured with the product shown. The letters were arranged on one of the rusty die cuts. (A Seth Apter design).</div>
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A piece of the stamped card shown above was used to create a quote for the second media board. The letters are rub ons. The spooky eyes are made using pens.</div>
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A piece of card was folder embossed and given a crackled, antiqued finish using the products shown. The frame design was cut to fit the media boards and each was given a portion for embellishment.</div>
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Lots of little eyes are watching from the background design! Not quite sure where the two girls are looking. . . .</div>
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I love how placing the black dots in different ways appears to make the eyes look in varying directions.</div>
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Not quite so many eyes in this one but those pumpkin heads are very spooky!</div>
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I love the little pumpkin she's carrying. The Distress pens work well when tinting pictures - being able to dilute the colours to just the right depth is great.</div>
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Using masking tape and paint gives a great shabby look to the background. The yellow showing through is where paint has been wiped away before it dries. The Archival ink gives adds to the shabby look when stamped onto acrylic paint. For a perfect image I would use Stazon.</div>
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The rusted die cut finishes off the media board and adds to the shabby, antiqued look.</div>
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I do hope you like my spooky children on their shabby backgrounds - I had lots of fun making these so thank you to Anne for a wonderful challenge!</div>
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Need more inspiration? You must go and see the work produced by the other creative guides. Just click <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2016/10/october-challenge-make-it-spooky.html">HERE</a> to be taken to AVJ for more spooky fun! Can't wait to see how spooky you will get!</div>
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Today is <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2016/07/fifth-week-tag-friday.html">Tag Friday at A Vintage Journey </a>and it's my first time joining in with this event so I'm really honoured to show my tag along with the other Creative Guides. Whenever a month has five Fridays, a number of the Creative Guides choose to make tags. Anything goes as long as it is a tag and you should see what the other ladies have made for your inspiration!<br />
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Here's the tag I've made mainly using scraps (broken collar bones and crafting are not a match made in heaven!):<br />
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I've gone completely pink! I decided to use this month's 'Monochromatic' theme as my starting point. </div>
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I've had these two tags hanging around for a while so thought I'd get them used up. The tag on the left was a try out of my one and only Distress Paint. The other tag was cut from a gelli plate print which didn't quite go as planned but which I held onto.</div>
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The gelli print was used to die cut various circle pieces.</div>
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The distress paint tag was given layers of pink toned stamping with various objects including credit card pieces, home cut stamps and bottle tops. I forgot to take a photo of the finished layers before constructing the tag - sorry!</div>
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A quick peek at the pink tones used in ink and paint along with two types of black ink for details.</div>
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Another discarded gelli print is used to stamp my chosen images onto. Thanks to Sam for making me buy these!! I love these Teesha Moore stamps.</div>
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The girl image is fussy cut and applied to the background. The white streak from the original gelli print has been left for effect.</div>
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The tiny girls were stamped just for their heads which are fussy cut and used as clock hands on the die cut circle pieces.</div>
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Another Teesha Moore stamp is used behind a die cut to complete the top of the tag. A piece of die cut scrap is used to finish the look.</div>
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My original inspiration came from a song I heard recently. Those of you who are of a certain age will remember the lovely Dusty Springfield who does a fab version of the song this line comes from. Any idea which song? The die cut has inked edges and the words are rub on individual letters.</div>
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The background layers can be seen more clearly here in the various pink tones along with black ink. The spiral type image is a home made stamp made by Kate Crane - so useful!</div>
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Detail image showing that white flash across the eyes - I just had to keep it!</div>
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This little face comes as a separate stamp. I really like how even a not very inspiring gelli print comes alive when stamped on.</div>
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I know my celebration of all things pink won't be to everyone's taste but I hope it inspires you to use that monochromatic theme and join in our latest challenge which is still live. Find all the details <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2016/07/a-vintage-journey-july-challenge.html">here. </a>Thanks so much for joining me today.</div>
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Morning everyone. Seems ages since I was here. Today sees the start of a new challenge at <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2016/07/a-vintage-journey-july-challenge.html">A Vintage Journey</a> and our host is the hugely talented Tracy. Here's what she has to say:<br />
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'I love monochromatic themes in artwork; I love the balanced look it gives to a design. If you ever struggle with knowing what colours to use this should be right up your street, one colour alone or hues of one colour (plus black and/or white) - simple! Please just check that your entry is vintage; shabby; mixed-media; art journaling; industrial or steampunk to be in with a chance of being a winner or Pinworthy mention'.<br />
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I love using just one colour in various tones and intensity to create depth so this really is right up my street! I decided to alter a notebook using tones of orange and some black. There is a little orange streaked yellow which has crept in so I hope I'm forgiven for that!<br />
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An altered notebook which has been kept neutral by using black. Layers of substrates coloured using tones of orange and various textures, die cuts, stamping, stencilling, gelli print and good old mark making.</div>
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Simple, kraft paper covered notebook containing lined paper.</div>
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A thick layer of black gesso is stippled over the front and back covers, both inside and out.</div>
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Colours used for spraying, stencilling, stamping and gelli printing.</div>
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Mediums used for adding black to project. Black modelling paste has been used but is not in the image.</div>
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Stipples black gesso was taken inside the book and colour plates are added for lists etc. The card has been sprayed with misters - the colours allowed to mingle to create tones of orange. Stamping is then added using Archival ink.</div>
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Four layers have been created to enhance the book. The base layer is a piece of card. The next two layers are greyboard and the final layer is card.</div>
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The base layer is a gelli print which didn't go quite according to plan. It has been cut to shape and stamped with Archival Ink.</div>
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The next layer is the first piece of grey board used. It has been stencilled with modelling paste and coloured with acrylic misters. It is then enhanced with stamping, stencilling and doodling.</div>
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The second piece of grey board comes next. This has been coloured with acrylic paints, spray misters and then stamped. The black stars are stencilled with black gesso.</div>
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The final layer is a section of gelli print. The movie star image comes as a collage and has been stamped and black embossed onto the print.</div>
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The punched flower is made from a leftover scrap which I couldn't throw away! The colours matched this project perfectly and the look is completed with a stick on gem in a soft orange shade.</div>
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Another piece of gelli print is die cut into a faux lace design and the edges - like all the edges in this project - have been swiped with black ink or paint.</div>
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The final touch is to add a little embossed black star which has been cut out and applied.</div>
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Many thanks to Tracy for a wonderful challenge this month, I loved it!</div>
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Our generous sponsor this month is:</div>
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It's time for a new challenge at <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/06/a-beautiful-mess.html">Our Creative Corner.</a> For this month, our challenge is as follows:<br />
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How about getting messy?? Can you do it with me???</div>
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Can you be free and filthy? Are you brave???</div>
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I believe YOU can do it... you can create... </div>
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Whether you make a messy looking project or just use 'messy' techniques...</div>
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we want to see every inch of your 'Beautiful Mess'!</div>
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Now that is a fab challenge don't you agree?!! I couldn't wait to get started on this one and here's what I've made:</div>
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A piece of wall art which has been made in a very distressed style, using very messy techniques!</div>
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I started with a laser printed image found on the internet. It's printed in black and white. The image has been glued onto a piece of strong grey board. Before altering the image, a layer of matte medium is applied to seal the surface. This prevents damage and paint tainting the image.</div>
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A resist product was applied to the areas where the background needed to show through. The whole image was then covered in fluid acrylic paint (DecoArt).</div>
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Once the paint is dry, the areas over the resist product are removed with a baby wipe. The swirl design in the centre at the bottom edge was stamped and embossed with clear powder prior to the application of the paint. </div>
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More resist product is applied over the areas to keep.</div>
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Another layer of paint is applied over the resist product.</div>
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Getting nice and messy removing the resist product!</div>
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Mess in progress as the paint and resist product is removed!</div>
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The white writing is stencilled on using chalky paint (DecoArt). Quinacridone gold and translucent yellow iron oxide paints are applied to age the writing.</div>
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Detail image to show the embossed swirl stamped with versamark. Love how the paints change the colour of the clear embossing if they are not fully removed.</div>
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Gold paint is used to randomly stamp the swirl around the edges. The image clearly shows the layers of paint.</div>
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Hope you like my messy, distressed piece of art! Yes, I loved getting messy for this challenge! The rest of the design team have produced some amazing creations for your inspiration so please click <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/06/a-beautiful-mess.html">HERE </a>to see what they've been up to.</div>
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Your turn now - can't wait to see what you come up with. Just have lots of messy fun!!</div>
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Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-38396561331959316112016-05-06T00:01:00.000+01:002016-05-06T00:01:03.469+01:00Sew Special. . . . . <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today sees the start of a new challenge at <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2016/05/sew-special.html">A Vintage Journey.</a> Our host this month is the wonderful Jenny and here's what she has to say:<br />
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'Add fabric to your entry in some way be it felt, burlap, ribbon or cloth and if you're really feeling brave maybe include a touch of real or faux stitching! We are looking forward to seeing what ideas you have to incorporate this sew special theme in your vintage; shabby; mixed-media; art journalling; industrial or steampunk projects'.<br />
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Recently, I was given a small roll of untreated painting canvas and decided that this was the perfect time to cut into it! I love to sew and use fabric and wanted to combine this with paint, stamping with found objects, old book paper etc. in order to make something useful. Here's what I made:</div>
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I've made a gift card and wallet which is designed to hold a voucher, plastic gift card, cash etc.</div>
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The back of the gift holder has a white card layer to enable a personal greeting or message to be written.</div>
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The back view when the gift holder is inside the wallet.</div>
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The wallet and gift holder are die cut from canvas. The canvas is painted using DecoArt media fluid acrylics and some tinting base to calm the colour. Metallic gold is stencilled onto the background followed by some stamped rings using a bottle lid. The green is applied using a piece of old credit card. The white dots are made using a white paint pen. The red dots are made using an acrylic paint pen. Machine stitching is added on the stencilled design using a multi coloured thread.</div>
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I drew and cut out a leaf template then copied this onto old book paper to make the number of leaves required. To add strength, the book paper shapes are glued onto card shapes. The leaf shapes are coloured using a mixture of fluid acrylic colours on some and Inktense pencils on others. Leaf 'veins' are stitched onto the shapes. Dots are stamped onto the leaves using metallic gold paint followed by some white pen dots.</div>
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On the gift card holder, leaf shapes are stitched around the outside of the book paper leaves to add another dimension. Small gold dots shown here are stencilled and embellished with a white pen.</div>
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To make the gift secure, a little open pocket is made from canvas. The canvas has been coloured with the same DecoArt paint as before. A scalloped shaped design is stamped onto the painted canvas with black Stazon. The shape is cut out and some stitching added to the bottom edge after which, the pocket is secured in place. More dots and rings are added as before.</div>
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The pocket extends to the back of the card and some more embellishing is done. An extra gift or private note could be added to this pocket.</div>
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The backs of the leaves on the wallet have been grungily painted to avoid white areas when placed down on a surface.</div>
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Jute string is added to the wallet as a finishing touch.</div>
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A home-made clay 'button' shape is made using Fimo clay. Once baked, the button is painted with the metallic gold paint used previously followed by a gentle swipe of metallic lustre in a green shade. The button anchors down the jute string.</div>
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Morning everyone. Today sees the start of a new challenge at <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/05/hit-books.html">Our Creative Corner.</a> Our host this month is the hugely creative Jennie and here's what she has to say:</div>
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'Hi! Jennie here with you this month hosting my first challenge for <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/05/hit-books.html">Our Creative Corner</a>. </div>
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I adore old book paper and old books and I am always glad to be able to breath new life into a dilapidated book which most people would consider throwing out!</div>
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For your projects this month we would like to see you searching through your stash for old book paper or books and create a project with what you find. You might want to use papers within your project or you might want to breath new life into an old book by altering it in some way. I hope I have chosen a challenge theme with huge scope for projects small or large.</div>
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Whatever you make let us see you give those old book papers or books centre stage!'</div>
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This is a wonderful challenge from Jennie and I could have gone in several directions. For my project I finally decided to make a card using pieces of old book paper:<br />
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I'm not really a card maker but I needed one for a friend and couldn't find what I was looking for. Help! Nothing for it but to sit down and produce the sort of card I'd hoped to find!</div>
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The butterfly is stamped onto old book paper and coloured with Inktense pencils which I used dry. The image is fussy cut and inked around the edges.</div>
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. . .randomly torn strips of old paper from a book</div>
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. . .text from old book paper removed with sticky tape and applied to the background to mimic washi tape</div>
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. . .circles stamped with rubber and bottle tops, stencilled circles and finally some machine stitching in toning colours</div>
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. . .lots of tiny dots made with a white pen. There's even some stamped gesso stars if you look carefully!</div>
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A sentiment is made using some brown coloured dymo tape and machine. White pen has been used to highlight the tape.</div>
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The edges of the kraft card layer are inked for definition and outlined with machine stitching in a toning shade of brown. The white vertical lines are added with some gesso and a credit card. The larger brown dots are made with an acrylic paint pen.</div>
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A pen top and some gold acrylic paint adds a touch of bling around some of the stencilled dots. There's even some journalling in there made with a white pen. A wash of acrylic paint (DecoArt fluid acrylics) has been used to add further age to the piece.</div>
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A second background layer has been made from old book paper stuck onto card for strength. Gesso comes first to seal the paper. Followed by stamping text with white acrylic paint. Next stage is to add 'stamping' with bottle lids and gesso to make rings and a little bubble wrap stamping in there too to add depth. The final stage is to roughly dry brush with gold fluid acrylic to highlight the texture and dirty up the book paper.</div>
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Just love the colour those pencils achieve even when used dry!</div>
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I hope you like my latest offering here today! There is lots more inspiration over at <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/05/hit-books.html">Our Creative Corner</a> from the uber talented ladies.</div>
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Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-30441094334317908722016-04-01T07:00:00.001+01:002016-04-08T04:46:53.954+01:00Spring Is In The Air for A Vintage Journey<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi everyone. It's time for a new challenge at <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2016/03/40-spring-is-in-air.html">A Vintage Journey</a>. This month, the lovely Sandy is our host and here's what she has to say:<br />
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Leave those winter blues behind. Make anything which says SPRING using pastel colours. It is your choice: a card, canvas, 3D, a card or a tag etc. Please remember it should be in one or more of the following styles we favour: shabby,vintage, mixed media, art journalling, industrial or steampunk.<br />
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I always associate little lambs, chicks, bunnies and gorgeous flowers (which brighten our gardens and hedgerows after the winter) with Spring. I decided to make an ATB for my project. (Thanks to the lovely Anne Redfern who sent me some ATB's as die cuts many moons ago!).<br />
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Here's my Spring inspired ATB:<br />
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A super sweet vintage scene with the little girl, lambs, bunnies (playing trumpets!) and some gorgeous spring inspired blooms.</div>
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I made a rusty fence from two die cut pieces of grunge paper.</div>
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The little girl image is printed from Pinterest then stuck onto card. She's fussy cut, sealed with matte medium then given a coat of crackle glaze to age her. The edges are inked and some raw umber acrylic paint has highlighted some of the cracked areas.</div>
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Her hat was a little bare so I added a small crackled flower with a gem to pretty it up.</div>
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The bunnies were found on Pinterest too. To give a good group of them, I printed out two bunnies as they came but flipped the image to get two facing in the opposite direction. They then received the same treatment as the little girl.</div>
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Die cut leafy stems were stuck onto the shape after constructing. A layer of gesso was applied. Four faces of the ATB were layered with DecoArt fluid acrylic green gold paint. Next came dry brushing in two colours to tone the green down a little. This was followed by some stencilling with DecoArt chalky paint in a toning green shade. The flower stems are dry brushed with gold metallic fluid acrylic then everything is give a coat of crackle glaze. The gorgeous lamb image was made in the same way as described before and also came from Pinterest.</div>
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The stencilling which gives a lovely vintage look to the sides and echoes those wonderful Spring green shades.</div>
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Little die cut leafy stems for the flower blooms to sit on.</div>
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Four feet are made out of silver beads which are given some colour using a DecoArt Metallic Lustre cream. The edges of the block are finished by applying some jute string to unify the look of the edges.</div>
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The tiny blooms are punched from scraps of gelli plate prints. They are given a layer of crackle. some inked edges and a little raw umber fluid acrylic highlights the crackle. Each flower is then shaped with the end of a paint brush, glued together and finished with a toning stick on gem.</div>
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The top of the block is painted as before but without stencilling. To complete the look I've added some real moss collected whilst walking my dog and a range of blooms all made as before. Love how the little girl's feet look as if she's stood in the grass amongst the flowers.</div>
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So there you have it - an almost cute little project from me but still with enough grunge to hopefully give it some street cred!!</div>
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You really must pop over to <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2016/03/40-spring-is-in-air.html">A Vintage Journey </a>and see the beautiful projects made by my teamies - you will absolutely love them! </div>
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Our generous sponsor this month is <a href="http://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/">Country View Crafts </a>who have kindly donated a £20 voucher for the winner of this challenge. you need to be in it to win it remember!! You could also be one of our Pin Worthy mentions so it really is worth linking up and having a play with us.</div>
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Thanks so much for popping by. If you are interested in any of the techniques and/or products I used for this project please just drop me an email and I'll do my best to answer you as soon as possible.</div>
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This is one of two posts I'm sharing today. If you'd like to see the other post, please <a href="http://julialsw.blogspot.com/2016/03/gypsy-fayre-for-our-creative-corner.html">click here.</a></div>
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It's time for another challenge over at <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/04/gypsy-fayre.html">Our Creative Corner</a> and our hugely talented host this month is the lovely Candice. Here's what she has to say with some inspirational images too:<div>
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Blessed are the gypsies. The makers of music, artists, writers, dreamers of dreams, wanderers and vagabonds, children and misfits: for they teach us to see the world through beautiful eyes. This month's challenge invites you to let us see your gypsy nature. </div>
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Gypsies are wanderers, purveyors of exquisite things, mysterious things, free-spirited bohemians curating the beauty of life and sharing the wonders with you as the travel along.</div>
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So for the challenge let your creativity run wild and free like a gypsy. </div>
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I want you to create interesting items you might imagine finding at a traditional Gypsy Fayre.</div>
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You may create whatever your gypsy heart desires, but it must.... contain at least 3 colours from the featured colour palette or show us how your project is inspired by this gorgeous ode to the gypsy soul!</div>
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So craft with the soul of a gypsy and share the wonder with us.</div>
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I was a little lost at first I have to admit! However, I then remembered that when I was a child we would regularly have Romany folk calling at the door selling small bracelets, lucky charms and such like. My Mother always bought a sprig of heather which she was told would bring good luck and this started an idea in my head!<br />Here's what I made:<br /><div>
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My own version of a good luck heather sprig with some 'gold' trinkets added for good measure! I presented them all on a tag so they could be sold exactly like this at a Gypsy Fayre.</div>
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Here's how I made the 'gold' trinkets to adorn my good luck heather sprig:</div>
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Some Fimo clay is rolled out and a cutter is used to cut a heart shape. </div>
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A rubber stamp is used to add texture to the clay heart. At this stage, objects made in Fimo need to baked to harden them. Follow the instructions on the packet. I've tried paper clay and air dry clay but I just can't get such crisp imprints from the stamp - must be me!</div>
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For the bee, a ball of clay is forced into the aperture on a silicone mould. The excess clay is cut away using a spatula. </div>
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The silicone mould is gently manipulated to release the bee. At this stage, follow the packet instructions for baking your clay pieces.</div>
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The clay pieces are sealed with clear gesso followed by a generous coat of gold metallic fluid acrylic. Leave to air dry.</div>
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Add crackle glaze to the clay pieces and leave to dry to create those lovely crackles.</div>
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Gently rub in some raw umber fluid acrylic to highlight the crackles. Glue a jump ring to the back of each piece to enable it to be used as required.</div>
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The bee is used at the top of the tag. It can be easily detached and used by the purchaser. According to old gypsy lore, it's really good luck if a bee flies into a gypsy caravan.</div>
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The heart is used to decorate the silk wrapped stems of the heather. Some gold embroidery thread is twisted around the sari silk and through the jump ring on the heart. White heather is allegedly the luckiest because it shows that no blood has been spilt on the battle field in that place. My heather is dried and came from our wonderful holiday on the beautiful north west highland coast of Scotland. I just had to bring it back nearly two years ago - good job I found it again!</div>
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The background of the tag is sprayed with three colours close to some of those on the colour inspiration image. I used DecoArt acrylic misters and a water spray for the task. This was followed by more crackle glaze and when dry, some white Antiquing Cream. The excess antiquing cream is removed with a baby wipe and once dry, everything is buffed with a soft cloth.</div>
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The gold design started as a thin layer of modelling paste prior to the painting of the background. Once the misters had added colour, the stencil was replaced and the modelling paste was give a good coat of gold metallic fluid acrylic.</div>
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The letters are die cut from scrap card and coloured using two shades of acrylic misters. Next, crackle glaze is added followed by gold fluid acrylic to highlight the crackles. The edges of the letters are coloured with a Krylon pen.</div>
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I love those gorgeous rich tones in the background! The little silver 'blob' above the letter U is made using Liquid Glass (DecoArt). This dries in the raised shape as you see it. The 'blob' is coloured with the same gold paint as before prior to the crackle layer being added.</div>
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When my Mum bought the heather, the stems were wrapped in silver foil but I had some sari silk scraps and felt these looked so much better!</div>
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Finally, the edges of the 'packaging' are finished with some gorgeous green toned Metallic Lustre from DecoArt.</div>
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Over at <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/04/gypsy-fayre.html">Our Creative Corner</a> you'll see some wonderful projects made by my hugely talented teamies!</div>
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Can't wait to see how creative you're going to be with this challenge! Thanks for your visit.</div>
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This is one of two posts I'm sharing today. If you'd like to see the other one, just <a href="http://julialsw.blogspot.com/2016/03/spring-is-in-air-for-vintage-journey.html">click here.</a></div>
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Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-87470949312173112092016-03-11T06:00:00.000+00:002016-03-11T06:00:04.307+00:00Andy Skinner, DecoArt and Stampendous! Blog Hop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Morning everyone. It's my pleasure today to be featured over on the DecoArt Mixed Media blog as part of the Stampendous! blog hop. We are featuring the new stamps designed by Andy Skinner for Stampendous! along with DecoArt Media Line products.<br />
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I wanted to do something a little unexpected with the stamps so you'll have to see what that was by visiting my link below!</div>
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<b>For the DecoArt Mixed Media Blog click on the links here:</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.decoart.com/mixedmediablog/project/418/andy_skinner__stampendous_blog_hop_day_1">Monday</a> Andy Skinner</div>
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<a href="http://www.decoart.com/mixedmediablog/project/421/mark_gould__stampendous_blog_hop_day_2">Tuesday</a> Mark Gould</div>
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<a href="http://www.decoart.com/mixedmediablog/project/422/mel_hookham__stampendous_blog_hop_day_3">Wednesday</a> Mel Hookham</div>
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<a href="http://www.decoart.com/mixedmediablog/project/423/jools_robertson__stampendous_blog_hop_day_4">Thursday</a> Jools Robertson</div>
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<a href="http://www.decoart.com/mixedmediablog/project/424/julia_stratfordwright__stampendous_blog_hop_day_5">Friday</a> Julia Stratford-Wright (Me!)</div>
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<a href="http://wp.me/psmPc-4m3">Tuesday</a></div>
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<a href="http://wp.me/psmPc-4m6">Wednesday</a></div>
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<a href="http://wp.me/psmPc-4m8">Thursday</a></div>
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You'll find all the info about joining in the blog hop over on the links above - you need to comment to be in with a chance of winning one of three prizes which will all be available for international shipping! Today is the last day to join in so don't forget to get hopping! Good luck and thanks for your visit.</div>
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Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-45786397439660358252016-03-04T00:01:00.000+00:002016-03-04T00:01:04.111+00:00DI Travel Bag At A Vintage Journey<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi everyone. Today I have some really exciting news!! I've been asked to join the hugely talented team at<a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2016/03/AVJMarch2016.html"> A Vintage Journey</a> and today is the first project I have made for them as a Creative Guide! I feel really honoured to have been asked and I do hope you'll like what I've come up with for the lovely Nikki's challenge. Here's what she has to say:<br />
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'For our birthday challenge we thought it would be fun to challenge you to use the products in our DI Travel Bag this month. You’ve seen how the Creative Guides have used the products in the past and you will see how they use them this month too. So join us in using the following products and enjoy the journey!<br />
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Substrate: Board (eg grey board, coaster board, cardboard)<br />
Main Colour: Lilac or Pale Purple<br />
Technique: Rust Effects (perhaps using rusting or embossing powders or rust coloured paints)<br />
Product: Something Metal'<br />
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Here's the piece of wall art I've made for the challenge:</div>
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I've used grey board for both substrate layers; metal for the heart, wire, oval embellie and the decorative band and finally, I rusted the band and the oval using acrylic paints. The heart and wire were both pre-rusted.</div>
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One piece of grey board is sealed with gesso and stencilled with a home-made stencil and some modelling paste. A piece of lace is applied along with a second stencil design and modelling paste which is kept very sketchy and rough. White, turquoise and magenta misters are then used to add colour. To add a more purple hue, acrylic paint is then added but it still looks blue I'm afraid - no matter how many photos I took!! A little interference paint was also added to highlight some areas.</div>
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The large stencilled areas are stamped with script and white gesso. Quinacridone gold paint is applied and dried. Thick crackle glaze follows and after drying, white antiquing cream is used.</div>
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Vague stencilling is applied with purple acrylic paint and the roughly stencilled modelling paste is given the same treatment as the main areas.</div>
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The decorative metal band is part of an old bracelet I bought in a charity shop. This has been given a rust like finish using texture sand modelling paste, grey and quinacridone gold paint.</div>
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The heart and wire are pre-rusted but the oval embellishment received the same rusting process as the metal band seen previously. The wire has been curled around a paintbrush handle.</div>
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This is the metal embellishments prior to rusting. I've added the pre-rusted heart so you can compare.</div>
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For the base layer, card is folder embossed and sealed with gesso. A light lilac colour is mixed and applied. This is followed by lots of dry brushing with titanium white fluid acrylic, a layer of crackle glaze and more quinacridone gold to highlight those cracks!</div>
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The embossed card is then applied to more grey board and all naked edges are finished with a Krylon pen.</div>
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All paints and mediums used are by DecoArt and they just happen to sponsoring this birthday challenge so you really must link up a project to be in with a chance of winning a wonderful prize! Remember that the Creative Guides will also be selecting their top three projects to win a pinworthy badge. Please do pop over to <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2016/03/AVJMarch2016.html">A Vintage Journey</a> to see the wonderful inspiration from my lovely teamies!</div>
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Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-38383238229933905662016-03-01T07:00:00.000+00:002016-03-01T07:00:00.275+00:00The Return Of The Challenge<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi everyone. It's time for a new challenge at <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-return-of-challenge.html">Our Creative Corner</a> and here's the challenge:<br />
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We are taking a trip down memory lane for this challenge! We would like you to re-visit a project that has been featured at<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-return-of-challenge.html"> Our Creative Corner.</a> You need to choose your challenge from the following list and make sure you mention which challenge you have chosen in your post:<br />
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"The Return of the Challenge!" (click on the links for info)<br style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><br />June '13 "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2013/06/recipe.html">Recipe</a>" <br /><br />July '13 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2013/07/captured-memories.html">Captured Memories</a>"<br /><br />August '13 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2013/08/words-words-words.html">Words, Words, Words</a>"<br /><br />September '13 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2013/09/forgotten-things.html">Forgotten Things</a>"<br /><br />November '13 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2013/11/tic-tac-toe.html">Tic Tac Toe</a>"<br /><br />January '14 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2014/01/no-more-shopping-sins.html">No More Shopping Sins!</a>"<br /><br />February '14 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2014/02/a-three-colour-challenge-without-use-of.html">Three Colour Challenge (without the use of black)</a>" <br /><br />April '14 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2014/04/with-song-in-your-heart.html">With a Song in Your Heart</a>"<br /><br />May '14 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2014/05/love-those-leftovers.html">Love Those Leftovers!</a>"<br /><br />June '14 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2014/06/flaming-june.html">Flaming June</a>"<br /><br />July '14 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2014/07/homemade-flowers-and-hand-dyed-ribbon.html">Homemade Flowers and Hand-dyed Ribbon</a>"<br /><br />August '14 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2014/08/summertime.html">Summertime</a>"<br /><br />September '14 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2014/09/autumnal-image-inspiration-occs.html">Autumnal Image Inspiration</a>"<br /><br />October '14 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2014/10/go-rustic.html">Go Rustic!</a>"<br /><br />November '14 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2014/11/its-magic.html">It's Magic!</a>"<br /><br />February '15 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2015/02/tic-tac-toe-lets-have-some-fun.html">Tic Tac Toe - Fun!</a>"<br /><br />March '15 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2015/03/junk-in-your-trunk.html">Junk in Your Trunk</a>"<br /><br />April '15 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2015/04/color-your-world.html">Colour Your World</a>"<br /><br />May '15 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2015/05/april-showers-bring-may-flowers.html">April Showers Bring May Flowers</a>"<br /><br />June '15 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2015/06/what-makes-you-smile.html">What Makes You Smile</a>"<br /><br />July '15 - "<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2015/07/mexico-moods.html">Mexico Moods</a>" <br /><br />September '15 - <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2015/09/shades-of-autumn.html">Shades of Autumn"</a> <br /><br />November '15 - <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2015/11/topsy-turvy.html">"Topsy Turvy!"</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So there you have it! Have fun and link up your project with us this month.<br />
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For my project I chose <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.at/2014/06/flaming-june.html">'Flaming June' </a>from June 2014. I chose this not just because it was originally my challenge but because I love bright colours and the challenge asks you to use orange as your main colour. Here's the piece of wall art I made:<div>
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A piece of wall art featuring the following from the inspiration image: the colour orange and a female. Although the painting is beautifully traditional, I decided to go very modern with some retro overtones. Here's the inspiration image:</div>
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Perhaps a little artistic license on my part but it goes to show that a challenge can be interpreted in many different ways! I love this painting but it was the colour I really used for inspiration from it.</div>
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Firstly a gelli print is made using orange and yellow paint brayered together. The print is lifted on white copy paper. For the next step a stencil and some black acrylic paint is used to add the female image to the gelli print.</div>
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After this, many layers of gloss medium are applied until the original paper feels very pliable. Once completely dry, the backing paper is removed with water and a gentle rubbing motion as shown here:</div>
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Once the paper is removed, the areas without paint become transparent (perhaps a little milky).</div>
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The back of the acrylic skin once all paper has been removed.</div>
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A background is made on a piece of greyboard which is primed with gesso. The first step is to spritz the acrylic paint sprays (not white) until the desired effect is achieved. Some water can be sprayed onto the paint to help it combine. Once dry the white spray is used liberally and randomly over the orange toned layer. Stencilled images are then applied using black StazOn .</div>
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The background stencilling can be seen through the acrylic skin to add extra depth to the piece.</div>
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To hold the skin in place, some upholstery tacks are coloured with black StazOn, the points are shortened with tin snips and the tacks are then stuck on.</div>
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The background images all revolve around circles and tear-drop shapes.</div>
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I hope you like where my journey took me from the inspiration image to my final piece.!</div>
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We have a generous sponsor this month so if you are lucky you could win the prize provided by these people:</div>
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We will also be featuring our Top Three Talent followed by one amazing artist who will become our Top Talent and join us with their own art work the following month. Don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-return-of-challenge.html">Our Creative Corner</a> to see the wonderful inspiration from the rest of the team.</div>
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Thanks for staying with me and I look forward to seeing your entries when they're linked up!</div>
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Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-53858363000782289022016-02-01T07:00:00.000+00:002016-02-01T07:00:10.900+00:00Sew And Sew. . . . . <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today sees the start of a new challenge at <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/02/sew-and-sew.html">Our Creative Corner</a> and your host is the lovely <a href="http://www.scrapintheattic.com/">Jan</a>. Here's what <a href="http://www.scrapintheattic.com/">Jan</a> has to say:<br />
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<span style="color: red;">'Fabrics, wool, threads, lace - this months challenge is all about texture, layers and loveliness!</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">What scraps have you got hidden away? Any snippets of favourite clothes you can't bare to part with?</span></div>
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I was going to go down the route of gorgeous lace, fabric and some stitching with matching stamps but my mind kept wanting to go elsewhere! I've had some sheets of canvas (ready primed with gesso) for ages which have just been sitting there and I really wanted to use these to make some covers for a handmade journal which I need. So, the lace, lovely fabric and wonderfully feminine make went out of the window and this is what I came up with:</div>
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A journal with rigid front and back covers and the facility to grow as I fill it - hopefully!</div>
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The front and back decorated sections are A5 size. The first thing to be done was some random freestyle stitching using black thread. I went for a circle pattern as this is easy to control without the machine feed in position. Red and green fluid acrylics are used for the circles and yellow for the background. This is the front cover piece early in construction.</div>
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A close up to show the stitching and the paint application which wasn't quite as time consuming as it looks! The texture of the canvas is visible through the layer of gesso which seals it.</div>
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The addition of the background colour helps the circles to be integrated into a design.</div>
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The back section had the paint applied with a credit card and the shapes were then stitched in black to frame them. The circle theme is added using junk stamping (old lids, bubble wrap etc), stencilling, pens and a little more freestyle stitching.</div>
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Freestyle stitching. Stencilled large black cirlces. Small dots made with acrylic pens. Green acrylic paint rings are stamped on using an old plastic lid.</div>
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Some white stencilling with added acrylic pen work.</div>
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The vertical black lines at the bottom middle are made with a credit card and some paint. The circles to the right are produced using bubble wrap and paint.</div>
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I love how the stitching shows through the stencilled paint to add texture. The canvas has a built in subtle texture too which isn't lost after the addition of paint layers.</div>
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I stuck with the red, green, yellow, white and black scheme to give continuity.</div>
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The back and front covers are made from very thick grey board which is cut larger than A5. Both pieces of grey board are covered with sticky backed white canvas both inside and out. The canvas is painted with black gesso followed by two coats of black fluid acrylic. I hope this will seal the board from any paints and mediums which may leak through.</div>
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With lots of brute force I managed to pierce two holes in each cover. These are strengthened with metal washers which have been finished with black alcohol ink. This can be touched up at any time when it becomes scratched by the folder rings. The edges of the coloured canvas panels have been distressed - I would like them to have a more frayed appearance but the gesso tends to hold the edges in place rather well so I've had to settle for the scruffy look you see here!</div>
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Before sticking the coloured panels to the rigid covers, I machined around each to give a border. The stitching is changed to zig-zag for some sections just to give added interested. I hate wonky stitching but had to be a little freer with the lines so they had a more arty look - very hard when you're a perfectionist!</div>
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I've used a spare long red boot lace for the closure as this can wrap around the journal and hold it all together including any little bits and pieces I may keep in there. I covered the inside canvas pieces with some card. This needs further development as I'd like it be fairly easy to wipe clean and I'd like to add some pockets for loose items at some point. For now the card will do but I know that I will be working on these again at some point.</div>
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I'm holding my pages together with metal rings for the time being. I wanted to be able to remove the pages to work on then replace them completed into the journal. I also don't like ripping pages out of stitched/glued books but with this design I can simply remove pages if I need to! My biggest problem is that I only have small metal rings so if anyone knows where I can get larger ones please do let me know! </div>
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I've added pages cut from a variety of materials: manilla card, watercolour paper, discarded gelli prints, brayer clean off sheets with some 'try out' stencilling, vintage music sheets and plain white card. I will also add others as I need to. I'm thinking of adding some kraft card too.</div>
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I was given some wonderfully thick black felt by my MiL and I knew it would be perfect for my journal name. I die cut some letters from the felt and adhered them to front of the journal. When the journal is tied shut, the red lace sits pleasingly below the letters.</div>
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I loved the freedom I found whilst making this journal. The stitching was entirely random and was such fun to do. I adore bright colour so I was very happy to use this in your face palette and I feel it is really relevant to a journal which I shall be using for an on-line art course this year. I've got a commercially produced one too but this home made journal is going to be my very special book for all kinds of stuff over the coming year.</div>
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Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-90446368324727294732016-01-29T07:00:00.000+00:002016-01-29T07:00:13.812+00:00Wanderlust Book Prompt. . . . . .#1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi everyone. Like many of you, I signed up for the year long <a href="http://www.everything-art.com/">Wanderlust</a> classes. Twice a month we are given a prompt to use in a journal and I'm sharing my first pages here today.<br />
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Now, I'm NOT an art journal artist but have always fancied having a go so some of the course is ideal for me to learn the basics and see if I like it. As usual I'm playing catch up but I've got all year so hopefully I'll get there!<br />
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I can't give you a step by step but I'm happy to share the materials and mediums I used and I'm sure you can work out the techniques too! Please be gentle with me as I'm way out of my comfort zone with this kind of work - it's great fun though! I used the word believe for my prompt because it resonates with my current situation.<br />
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A double page spread with die cuts used as my starting point. This is a Prima Marketing journal which I've decided to use for the journalling. I've also made a journal for other aspects of the classes and you'll see that in a post here shortly.</div>
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Some hand written journalling and the main word is done with rub on letters.</div>
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Lots of paints and dry brushing going on! I used my faithful old DecoArt Traditions which I just can't bear to waste!</div>
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The textured areas have a real shimmer but it hasn't been captured at all. Lots of dry brushing with metallic gold fluid acrylic too as well as the mica in one of the misters.</div>
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Hand written journalling in India Ink used with a dip pen. I love the free way we are advised to apply the paint. I'll list all the colours used at the end of this post. We are able to choose our own colour palette or use the one given. I chose those colours I felt comfortable working with.</div>
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Some left over scraps of embossed card are used here - love the texture they give.</div>
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Here's the list of items I used to create my pages:<br />
<b>DecoArt Traditions:</b> Sapphire blue, Cobalt Blue Hue, Warm White, Aquamarine & Med Beige<br />
<b>DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics:</b> Metallic Gold, Quinacridone Gold, Shimmer Mister Turquoise & Primary Cyan Mister<br />
<b>DecoArt Mediums:</b> White Gesso, Matte Medium, Crackle Glaze<br />
<b>Other Products:</b> Black India Ink, Cobalt Archival Ink, Isopropyl Alcohol Spray<br />
<b>Other:</b> Journal, Paintbrushes, Spatula, Stencil, Distressing Tool, Water Spray<br />
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Thanks so much for visiting today. You can still sign up for the <a href="http://www.everything-art.com/">Wanderlust</a> course, just click the link. I think it's going to be well worth it. I now need to catch up on the second prompt and a class given by the fabulous Kate Crane!</div>
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Morning everyone. I'm here to share my Design Team project for <a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmediablog/article/162/decoart_media_winter_wonderland_challenge">DecoArt Media's Winter Wonderland Challenge.</a> I'm sure you've seen the wonderful work made by other team members on blogs and social media if not, click the link above and you'll be able to see all the images and details.<br />
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The challenge is open until 29th January and you could win a wonderful prize packageworth over $120! Products similar to those above will be included and who wouldn't want that gorgeous little lot arriving on their door mat!</div>
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The theme 'Winter Wonderland' made me think of blues, purples, white, a little grey and perhaps a little Scandinavian style thrown in there too. I also kept thinking of snowflakes but didn't want to go back down the Christmas style route so I found something else to give just a feel of those beautiful little icy works of art! I usually cram as much as possible on my work but this time I've pared it back to let the few elements I have used, speak for themselves.</div>
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I have been hanging on to a little key cupboard just waiting for the right theme to come along and it seemed that this was the one! It was bought at least two years ago and sat there looking a little forlorn in its' unaltered state. At some point I painted it with gesso and sanded it down and it looked like this:</div>
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The cupboard is dismantled and painted with two coats of gesso plus sanding between the coats. After quite a few stages (!!) it then looked like this:</div>
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Here are the main steps and products I used to alter the little key cupboard:</div>
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Die cut shapes are applied to the cupboard with strong glue.</div>
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Home-made clay 'buttons' are applied on top of some of the die cuts. The cupboard is given another coat of gesso to seal all the embellishments.</div>
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Everything is painted with DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics in a mix of cobalt turquoise hue and titanium white. The door knob, drawer knob and four feet (I glued on wooden beads to make these - sorry no picture!) have a little Texture Sand Paste mixed in with the paint to add a rough, aged appearance.</div>
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This image shows the effect the Texture Sand Paste has on the paint when used on the door knob.</div>
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Everything is then dry brushed with Prussian Blue Hue - guess which paint I've used a lot?!! The colour can barely be read! Don't like dry brushing? Get one of these paintbrushes from DecoArt - they make it so much easier! </div>
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The next stage is to cover everything with a good coat of white Antiquing Cream and leave it to dry. You can then remove the cream where it isn't required using a baby wipe and this is the result you get - lovely shabby look which highlights all that wonderful texture. I always buff up the antiquing cream after with a soft cloth as it contains a wax and it gives a lovely soft sheen to the piece. You can also opt to leave this step out if it isn't appropriate. Remember that antiquing cream reacts with water so should be sealed with a sealant for long term use.</div>
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The door clearly shows how the cream can be removed almost entirely in some areas yet left in others. The edges of the cupboard are given a grungy feel with a little Archival ink applied with a sponge.</div>
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On the snowflake like ends of the die cut you can see some pewter coloured 'blobs'. These are tiny amounts of Liquid Pearls which have been applied - very time consuming but I like the effect! They add a three dimensional factor to the die cut which is better than just a flat finish.</div>
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The door hinges are also painted then finished in the same way as the rest of the cupboard.</div>
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The inside didn't escape my paintbrush either! I even added some little home-made clay hearts so there was a surprise inside. I added a little dry brushed Quinacridone Gold around the hearts too.</div>
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The hooks were grunged up a little with some Archival Ink. . . . . . . </div>
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. . . and the hinges didn't escape either!</div>
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Detail image to show those little hearts with their liquid pearl blobs!</div>
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I managed to find four matching wooden beads which got the same finish as the drawer and door knobs.</div>
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I wanted to decorate the top of the cupboard with the die cuts.</div>
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I made the die cuts extend over the edges to give a more interesting look.</div>
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I left the drawer painted with Titan Buff only because I have found with wooden alterables that too much paint on the sides and edges of drawers often prevents them from closing or they get stuck!</div>
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Again, I made sure that one of the die cuts went over the edge of the drawer. The latch which closes the door is finished as before and a small amount of the liquid pearl paint is added to the nail which holds it in place - I like details!</div>
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Hope this has given you some ideas for all those blank wooden pieces you've bought which need some tender loving care, not to mention paint and mediums!</div>
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Thanks so much for your visit and I do hope you find time over the coming week to link up a project with us at <a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmediablog/article/162/decoart_media_winter_wonderland_challenge">DecoArt</a> on the theme of <a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmediablog/article/162/decoart_media_winter_wonderland_challenge">Winter Wonderland.</a></div>
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<b><u>DecoArt Products: </u></b></div>
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<b>Media Fluid Acrylics: </b>Titanium White, Cobalt Turquoise Hue, Prussian Blue Hue, Quinacridone Violet, Quinacridone Magenta, Quinacridone Gold and Metallic Gold.</div>
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<b>Mediums & Finishes: </b>Titanium White Antiquing Cream, Gesso, Texture Sand Paste, Decoupage Glue</div>
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<b><u>Other Products:</u></b> </div>
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Ranger Archival Ink, Liquid Pearls dimensional paint, Fimo modelling clay, rubber stamp for imprinting the clay, silicone mould for clay hearts, scrap cheesecloth fabric, wooden beads, white card, plain wood mini key cupboard</div>
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<b><u>Equipment:</u></b> </div>
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Bigshot die cutting machine, various paintbrushes, foam for ink application, sandpaper, screwdriver to dismantle cupboard, non stick craft mat, scissors etc!</div>
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Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-42333038411162700072016-01-17T06:30:00.000+00:002016-01-17T06:30:05.943+00:00Oh So Blue. . . . . . . <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi everyone. I have vowed to blog more regularly - as time allows - and today sees the start of that goal.<br />
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I saw a challenge at<a href="http://stampsandstencils.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/oh-so-blue.html"> Stamps & Stencils</a> which is all about the colour blue and I really fancied having a go. I have a soft spot for this challenge blog as I was on the original DT line up so it would be lovely to continue my contact with them.<br />
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Here's what I made in fairly quick time. Quite unusual for me as I usually take ages to finish!<br />
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As blue as I could get the tag without using solid blue!</div>
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I started by stamping the background with a large collage style background stamp. Some focal areas were then stencilled with embossing ink and finished with clear embossing powder. After this the whole tag was coloured using distress ink in one shade. The areas which were embossed remain white and bring the eye to the stamping below.</div>
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This image shows one of the embossed circles. Liquid pearls were added to some stars and a white pen to others. In the right hand corner you can see some stencilling done with the same distress ink colour used for the background.</div>
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A piece of card is coloured using DecoArt Misters in two shades of blue plus white. To mix the colours, the wet paint is misted with water and left to dry. A piece is torn off to fit the tag.</div>
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The torn edges are finished with some acrylic glaze in an autumnal shade to give definition. Spots are made using a white pen.</div>
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Sections of a die cut are coloured with the same acrylic glaze and applied to the torn card section in the top corner. The small brown dot is some liquid peals in a chocolate shade.</div>
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This die cut piece is applied at the bottom of the tag to give balance.</div>
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The letters are die cut from scrap packaging for extra thickness. They are coloured with the same acrylic misters as before but heavier with the white shade and lots of spritzed water is added. I love how the bird's head is picked out in the clear embossed circle.</div>
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The acrylic glaze is used to stamp with a plastic lid to add depth to the background. More white pen and liquid pearls can be seen.</div>
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Some tiny spots are stamped in Archival ink.</div>
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A home-made clay button is painted with DecoArt Media Line acrylics in prussian blue. The raised areas on the clay are brushed lightly with the same acrylic glaze used previously.</div>
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The top of the tag is finished with some rusty wire twisted around a paintbrush.</div>
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Hope you like my tag which was fun to make with no real plan in my head at the start! </div>
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I'd also like to enter my tag in the following challenges:</div>
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<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=3936">Simon Says Stamp Monday Blog:</a> <span style="color: blue;">Stencil It - stencil used to add embossing ink in circular shape</span></div>
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<a href="http://anythingbutcutechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/challenge-9-ring-out-old-bring-in-new.html">Anything But Cute Mixed Media Blog:</a> <span style="color: blue;">Ring Out The Old, Bring In The New - used ColourArte Silks Acrylic Glaze and Ranger Liquid Pearls both Christmas gifts.</span></div>
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Good morning all. May I first wish you all a Happy New Year and best wishes for a healthy and peaceful 2016. I hope that it brings you and yours everything you could wish for.<br />
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Today sees the start of a new challenge at<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/01/make-time-moodboard-challenge.html"> Our Creative Corner </a>and it is set by our very own super talented Claudia. Here's what she has to say:<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Servus! Claudia here to welcome you to Our Creative Corner's first challenge of the year (what an honour!). And here we go:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Why not promise something good to yourself for the new year's start?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">To make more quality time for yourself for example and spend it doing what you love? Creative (or recreational) time always is quality time if you listen to your inner voice and follow your own speed instead of listening to the clock ticking and reminding you of deadlines or other duties. And work will be done so much more easily (and faster) after some recreational me-time as it will have fuelled up your energy! I promise! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">So why not escape the endless circling and rushing and get yourself in the right mood for some me-time? The mood board I have in store for you could be a good start.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">I challenge you to calm down, enjoy what you see and let yourself be inspired by it. No precise theme to narrow your creativity down - just the colours, shapes, directions, textures and hints of possible themes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Whatever you make of it - it will be good! Whatever it sparks in you - I want you to show it and have a good time at your studio desks!</span></div>
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When I saw Claudia's moodboard, I just loved the colours, the circles and numbers. I used these as inspiration for the canvas I made:</div>
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The colours haven't translated quite so well in the photo but they are close in real life!</div>
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I made a background using the products shown. You can find the method on YouTube on Andy Skinner's channel.</div>
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I made the main colour a little more blue and introduced the transparent yellow iron oxide because I liked the combination.</div>
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I started layering the background with various stamped images. </div>
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A plastic credit card style plastic business card and a paintbrush protector tube made from plastic all make great tools for applying some gold metallic paint! Other paints and stamps are used to apply details to the background. These will be visible in later images.</div>
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I stamped one of my very favourite little girl images onto acetate and cut her out. She is applied once the background is complete.</div>
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Versamark ink is applied through a stencil followed by the application and heating of some embossing powder in a random manner.</div>
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Red paint is stamped on with the paintbrush tube to add a pop of colour. The numbers are some Tim Holtz rub ons which are so useful for mixed media work.</div>
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More rub ons and some stamped Chalky Paint from DecoArt which I felt is sympathetic to Claudia's colour palette.</div>
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The small dots are stamped using a Tim image and some more Chalky paint. The black line on the left of the image is a section of rub on - LOVE these!!</div>
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The clock hand is stencilled on over some chalky paint which covers part of the background. The clock hand is crackled. antiqued and outlined with a permanent pen. The numbers on black circles are more rub ons. I love using acetate because it enables the background to show through the image creating a whole new dimension.</div>
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I grounded the girl image by standing her on a pen nib rub on. Love the way the quote on her dress shows up so well against the background visible through the acetate.</div>
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More rub ons below the wings which come with their own numbers and spotty detail.</div>
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I hope you can see that the colour palette from Claudia's moodboard is reflected in my little canvas.</div>
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Well, that's my first project done for 2016 and it's one that I thoroughly enjoyed making - thanks Claudia for the inspiration! Please make sure you pop over to <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2016/01/make-time-moodboard-challenge.html">Our Creative Corner</a> to see what my hugely talented teamies have made using Claudia's moodboard.</div>
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Our generous sponsor this month is<a href="http://creativeembellishments.com/"> Creative Embellishments</a> and make sure to look out for a Sponsor Spotlight later in the month from one of the DT.<br />
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I hope to see you join along with us on our first challenge for 2016. Can't wait to see how Claudia inspires you!</div>
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Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-59930458169945405862015-12-03T07:00:00.000+00:002015-12-03T07:00:06.439+00:00Grungy Christmas!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Good morning all. It's my turn to host the latest challenge at <a href="http://stampsandstencils.blogspot.com/2015/12/grungy-christmas-and-some-changes.html">Stamps & Stencils</a> this month. Before I share my project I should like to say that this will by my last post for <a href="http://stampsandstencils.blogspot.com/2015/12/grungy-christmas-and-some-changes.html">Stamps & Stencils</a>. I'm moving on but I should like to say thank you to Sue and the rest of the team for the wonderful times I've experienced on the team. I've learnt a whole host of things from these talented women and I will certainly be back to join in with the challenges when time permits.<br />
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I've chosen the obvious theme for December but with a bit of a twist:<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Grungy Christmas!</span></div>
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'I love Christmas but I'm a little shy when it comes to the bling, glitter and tinsel bit. We'd like to see you step away from the normal Christmas colours and create a mixed media piece which has a real touch of grunge. Think alternative colours, layers, antiquing and all things which are not pristine red and green! Remember to add in some stamping or stencilling too!'<br />
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Here's what I've made for this theme:<br />
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Two grungy vintage style ornaments. Two bauble shapes are die cut from chipboard and distressed around the edges. Each shape is painted with fluid acrylics. A design is stencilled onto the paint using Versamark ink followed by gold embossing powder. This makes a good strong image and adds texture to the surface too. All paints and mediums used are by DecoArt.</div>
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After the stencilling, crackle glaze is applied. Once dry, sections of the crackle are highlighted with fluid acrylic.</div>
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Embellishments are made with a rust finish.</div>
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I used pieces from the Tando Creative kit in this image. All pieces are given a good coat of gesso after being assembled as required. The little half pearls are added before the gesso.</div>
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The rust method used sand texture paste, grey value 3, quinacridone gold and prussian blue fluid acrylics by DecoArt. The words are rub on letters used on card which is aged with Distress Ink.</div>
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The chipboard nuts and bolts are surprisingly realistic when given a rust treatment!</div>
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Little runs of quinacridone paint are added to simulate the way rust runs and stains after years of exposure to the elements.</div>
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The half pearls look very convincing when all the layers are complete.</div>
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No step by step this time I'm afraid! This project was one of those times when you start creating and before you know it, nearly every stage is complete and no photos taken! I hope you like my grungy idea for Christmas ornaments though.</div>
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Please make sure you pop over to <a href="http://stampsandstencils.blogspot.com/2015/12/grungy-christmas-and-some-changes.html">Stamps & Stencils</a> to see the wonderful inspiration provided by the rest of the team. You will also get to meet our new team members too - please give them a warm welcome!<br />
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It's over to you now. Let's see how grungy you can make your Christmas project this year!</div>
Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-36642915519229619812015-12-01T07:00:00.000+00:002015-12-01T07:00:01.212+00:00Wish Upon A Star<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Good morning everyone. December is finally here and the scary countdown begins - scary because I need to get started on all those preparations! It's time for a new challenge at <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2015/12/wish-upon-star.html">Our Creative Corner</a> and your host this month is the hugely creative <a href="http://www.inkpaintbeads.blogspot.co.uk/">Trish</a>. Here's what she has to say:<br />
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<i>'My challenge to you all this month is a very simple one...Stars! I have a passion for stars. Stars are incorporated into my email addresses, internet log ins, business name and even my tattoos :) I would love for you all to share your creations, full of stars! Star stamps, star die cuts, star embellishments, star shaped backgrounds, it's up to you! Use lots, or just the one, as long as there is a star somewhere, you're good to go! <span style="text-align: center;">I can't wait to see all your wonderful creations!'</span></i></div>
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I don't seem to use stars that often. Not for any particular reason but it just dawned on me as I was deciding what to do for this theme! I dug out a star stencil and die cutter and used those as my starting pointing. Here's what I came with:</div>
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A star hanger made from a little canvas, some foam board and chipboard stars, modelling paste stars and lots of paint and mediums.</div>
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I cut the canvas in the centre and glued down the cut pieces on the reverse. A pencil is used to indicate where my die cut layered stars will go. Around these marks, modelling paste is used through a star stencil. Two metal eyelets are screwed into the top of the frame so that it can be hung using some jute string. From this point on I didn't take any more photos sorry - just got carried away I suppose!</div>
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This is how the canvas was fixed at the back. </div>
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Three sizes of stars are die cut in both foam board and chipboard. The two materials are layered together for each size.</div>
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The frame is painted with Prussian Blue fluid acrylic including the stars. Everything is then dry brushed with gesso to lighten the colour. The stars are painted with an interference paint followed by crackle glaze. Silver metallic fluid acrylic is rubbed into the cracks. The end of a pen is used to stamp small circles on the canvas and some of the stars using the silver.</div>
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I like the effect of the silver in the crackle glaze and the way the interference paint really gleams like it's been enamelled.</div>
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The base and middle star have some muslin fabric attached before a good coat of gesso. Prussian blue mixed with silver metallic acrylic in varying amounts follows and then everything is dry brushed with gesso.</div>
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The top star is layered with a piece of embossed card which has a diamond design. It's then painted with gesso. A mixture of lots of silver with a little prussian blue is used to paint the top star. The raised sections are painted with interference paint followed by crackle glaze. When dry, the crackle is highlighted with silver paint.</div>
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The muslin takes the dry brushing really well and seems to give everything a frosty look.</div>
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The eyelets are also painted and dry brushed. The jute string is tied on between the eyelets. </div>
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A final layer of dry brushing is done with the silver metallic paint. </div>
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A star is cut and given a rusty look followed by a little dry brushing with gesso again. The texture is created by adding a layer of texture sand medium before the first gesso layer.</div>
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I hope you like my little star hanging. Make sure you pop over to <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2015/12/wish-upon-star.html">Our Creative Corner</a> and see the wonderful projects made by the rest of the Design Team for your inspiration. We have a very generous prize for this challenge donated by our sponsor: </div>
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Over to you now. You can link up with us until the 28th December - can't wait to see what you create! Remember: you could win our sponsor prize in the random draw and you can't do that if you don't enter! You may be one of top three winners or the challenge hosts' chosen winner and go on to be our Top Talent in January!</div>
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Thanks for joining me today and I do hope the coming weeks aren't too hectic for you!</div>
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Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-71288417261188780822015-11-27T12:45:00.003+00:002015-11-27T19:49:18.746+00:00Masterboards<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm a fan of making masterboards and I noticed that <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2015/11/2015-topic-22-masterboards-challenge.html">PaperArtsy </a>are running a two week challenge on this subject so I decided to join in and link up a project. I often have a look at what they're up to because they provide a wealth of inspiration. I really loved what <a href="http://somefiddlingonthekitchentable.blogspot.be/">Anneke</a> did with her Gelli Plate prints so thought I'd try something similar!<br />
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I am addicted to my Gelli Plate and often run off batches at a time. This results in some which I love and other prints which I don't love but which I can't throw away! I went through my pile of somewhat unloved prints and chose one to work on for my masterboard.<br />
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Here's the print I chose which is made with fluid acrylics:<br />
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Three colours and a stencil were used for this Gelli Print.</div>
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Here's what I made with the final masterboard made from my Gelli Print:</div>
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In the following images you will see how I transformed my rather sad looking Gelli Print:</div>
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I applied some Guacamole using a plastic card in a very random fashion.</div>
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Using the same technique, I applied Lake Wanaka and Spanish Mulberry. Some areas were left uncovered so the print showed through.</div>
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Snowflake was a applied through a small stencil using cut n dry foam.</div>
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The same three colours were applied using the edge of the plastic card to make vertical and horizontal lines in a random design.</div>
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Acrylic Paint pens were used to add little dots here and there to add more depth to the design.</div>
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I die cut an ATC, a tag type shape and a tiny tag.</div>
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These were the scraps I had left once I'd die cut the shapes and punched a few tiny flowers for embellishments.<br />
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The main <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/lynne-perrella-collection-008-3469-p.asp">Lynne Perrella</a> image is stamped in black archival and embossed with clear powder. Little punched flowers are shaped and given a tiny gem centre. The edges are inked.</div>
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The number and words in the corner are rub ons which work very well on top of the paints. In the background some blue script has been stamped using an image from <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/hot-pick-1501-5663-p.asp">Hot Pick 1501</a>.</div>
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The numbers are rub ons from Tim Holtz. More acrylic paint pen dots and some black ones made using a journalling pen.</div>
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I love how the masterboard design shows through the gaps in the stamped headdress.</div>
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A little black gem had been add to the point where two lines intersect in the circle. I usually colour these for her cheeks and had to resist the urge to add another colour!</div>
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Tiny tag which could be used as part of a future project. Rub on letters are used for the word.</div>
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Crackle glaze has been applied to the backgroud and some Walnut Stain ink has been used to highlight some of the crackle. The edge of the tag is sponged with Little Black Dress paint.</div>
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An unusual tag shape is die cut and stamped with this image from <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/stage-lights-plate-3-2032-p.asp">Stage Lights Plate 3</a>. The technique used for the stamping is the same as the ATC.</div>
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The stars are stencilled using Little Black Dress. The dots are journalled on afterwards.</div>
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The numbers are rub ons. The edge of the tag is sponged with Little Black Dress.</div>
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The figure is grounded by adding some shadow with an Inktense pencil (dry).</div>
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Again, I love how the background can be seen through gaps on the stamped image.</div>
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More rub ons are used for the numbers. Extra details are added using the journalling pen and the acrylic paint pens.</div>
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Thank you for wading through this post! I thoroughly enjoyed sitting playing just for me rather than for DT posts for a change! I need to try to do more of this but the time just disappears doesn't it? If you haven't seen the post at <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2015/11/2015-topic-22-masterboards-challenge.html">PaperArtsy</a>, just click here - it really is worth a look!</div>
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Morning everyone. Today sees the start of a new challenge at <a href="http://stampsandstencils.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/remember-remember.html">Stamps & Stencils</a>. Our host this month is the hugely creative<a href="http://argeum.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/remember-remember-challenge-at-stamps.html"> Ruth</a> and here's what she has to say:<br />
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'Remember, Remember......it may be the 5th of November but for this challenge we want to see mixed media projects inspired by favourite memories.You may interpret this how you like as long as you include some stamping or stencilling.'<br />
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I could have chosen so many different things for this challenge - I love it! I decided to go down the memory lane route and use a photo of a favourite Auntie when she was very small in around 1929. The photo is a copy because I didn't want to use the original but the colour and definition are true to the real photo. Here's what I've made:<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #626262; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span></span></span>
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I've made a shadow box frame to display a photograph of a favourite Aunt. This is a copy of the </div>
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The box part of the frame was made from foam board. The top layer of the frame is made from chip board which is firstly layered with dried seeds and flower heads, all held down with matte medium.</div>
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The blank areas of the frame are stencilled with modelling paste followed by a layer of gesso to seal everything.</div>
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The frame is painted with fluid acrylics then dry brushed with various toning shades to define the texture.</div>
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The little bee is made from cork clay using a silicone mould. Love how the insect is defined by the dry brushed gold metallic paint. </div>
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The lovely photo is set into an aperture on a die cut which has been painted, stamped and powder embossed followed by a crackle glaze finish. The crown and little button are home made embellishments.</div>
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The little button is made from Fimo clay which has been given texture from a rubber stamp. The crown is made from cork clay which has been put into a silicone mould. Both embellishments are sealed with gesso then painted with gold fluid acrylic followed by antiquing cream. </div>
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A piece of embossed card is painted and dry brushed then glued to chipboard for rigidity. The die cut frame and photo are then applied.</div>
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Delicate crackle on the die cut which has been highlighted with paint in some areas. Love how the powder embossing below the crackle becomes an old gold, almost silver colour.</div>
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I loved making this piece so thank you Ruth for such a wonderful challenge. Now, it's your turn to come up with something and head over to <a href="http://stampsandstencils.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/remember-remember.html">Stamps & Stencils</a> to link up with us. Just remember to add in some stamping, stencilling or both and you're away.</div>
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Good morning all. It's time for a new challenge at <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2015/11/topsy-turvy.html">Our Creative Corner </a>and our host is the lovely <a href="http://impressionscrap.blogspot.co.uk/">Lys</a> this time. Here's what she has to say:<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">'We often try to do things the right way, use the suitable thing, organize our creations following definite lines or intentions… and sometimes it </span>doesn't<span style="font-family: inherit;"> go the way we wanted to. Sometimes it goes to the bin, sometimes we discover something new… and we love it!</span></i></div>
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<i>So let’s play! Whatever it is: upside down, inverted, reversed or escaping from the right order…. Please show me one “topsy turvy” creation, and how it came to life in your hands!'</i></div>
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Crumbs! I'm not going to pretend I found this easy and I had to think long and hard right down to the wire almost. . . . . . </div>
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In the end, I decided to go with using things I have in a different or perhaps unusual way and I hope you like what I came up with!</div>
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I've gradually removed my old stamps from their wooden blocks because I prefer using them on cling material. This is one block which didn't find the way into the recycling bin and it becomes my first 'topsy turvy' thing. </div>
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The plastic image label is carefully removed from the wooden block which is then prepared for use. A light sanding followed by two coats of gesso with further sanding in between coats. </div>
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After the gesso coats, strips of fabric bandage (topsy turvy use!) and vintage book pieces are added. The horizontal embellishments are made from paper clay using a cake decorating mould - my second 'topsy turvy' thing. For my third 'topsy turvy' thing, I used stamps and paper clay to make the little buttons on the die cuts (I know we do this a lot but I worked on the idea that stamps weren't created initially for use on clay. . . . . ). </div>
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I made a rustic heart from paper clay and used a stamp to embellish the clay before it dried. The heart is finished with DecoArt Media acrylics and antiquing cream. </div>
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The heart sits on two 'bars' of paper clay created in an icing mould. Fluid acrylics are used again to colour the clay when dry. This is followed by dry brushing with gesso and gold metallic fluid acrylic. </div>
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Die cuts are used across the wooden block - they are supposed to be dandelion clocks but I rather like them used in this topsy turvy way! Again, they are finished with dry brushing and some stamping with a bottle lid. The little 'button' is again made from clay and textured with a rubber stamp. Dry brushing as before finishes the button. </div>
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The gold spots are made by stamping with bubble wrap followed by embossing with gold powder in quite a rough fashion. The frayed bandage can be seen clearly under the gold embossing. The white spots are stamped using a scrap of red rubber and some gesso. The larger white circles are done using a bottle top and gesso. </div>
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The 'feet' started out life as wooden beads before their makeover using fluid acrylics, gesso and embossing powder. </div>
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I love the effect of the dry brushed gesso on the beads along with the roughly embossed powder. The button image clearly shows the level of texture achieved with the stamp. This button was made from Fimo clay rather than the paper clay - I prefer the Fimo but having to bake it in the oven means the results take a little more effort. </div>
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The embossed card was simply dipped into the leftover acrylic paints which were spritzed with water to make them very fluid. The card is dried between each dip thus building up the layers. The final touch is to dry brush the raised areas of the embossing with fluid metallic gold acrylic. </div>
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I do hope you have enjoyed reading about my little attempt at 'topsy turvy'! I really enjoyed making this small piece of art and I just wonder what took me so long to get going! Don't forget to go over to <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2015/11/topsy-turvy.html">Our Creative Corner</a> and see what my hugely creative teamies have come up with and just how topsy turvy they have gone!</div>
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Morning all. Just a quick post to let you know I have an Inspiration Post over at<a href="http://stampsandstencils.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/using-foam-board.html"> Stamps & Stencils.</a> I've chosen to show you a few things that I do with foam board substrate. I do hope you'll pop over and let me know what you think. Here's a something to wet your appetite:<br />
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Good morning everyone, I'm back with a second post and there will be one further post later to watch out for! Today sees the start of a new challenge at <a href="http://stampsandstencils.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/make-it-3d-with-hop.html">Stamps & Stencils </a>which is hosted by the hugely talented <a href="http://www.stampingsuestyle.com/2015/09/3d-and-hop.html">Sue.</a> We have been up and running for six months now so we thought it would be fun to add in a blog hop this month too!<br />
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The theme for this month is to make anything you like BUT it must be 3D and you need to add in some stamping and/or stencilling.<br />
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Here's the piece I designed and if you scroll down further in the post, you will find all the details about the hop:<br />
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First coat of gesso - a very stubborn print to cover! I watered down the gesso and that was my mistake!</div>
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A large TH tattered bloom was die cut in two layers. One layer is folder embossed and dry brushed on the raised areas with the gold fluid acrylic. This layer is then antiqued with crackle glaze and antiquing cream. The second layer is painted with black gesso and antiqued as before.</div>
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The flower centre is created from an old metal embellishment and some die cut cogs. The cogs have been layered together then finished with the same fluid acrylic, crackle glaze and antiquing cream as before.</div>
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The base of the box has been left black (with gesso) to give a backdrop for the embellished top and sides.</div>
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The sides have been embellished with die cut cogs, punched circles of card and some metal embellishments. All of this is then finished with the same paint and mediums as described previously.</div>
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Rusty wire curls finish the look.</div>
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Die cut flower detail shot.</div>
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Detail shot to show crackle paste stencilled cog. The centre of the cog is the waste material after die cutting the cog. I always keep these little pieces because they make very useful rivets and with a little carving, nail heads too!</div>
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<b><u>Now for the blog hop details:</u></b></div>
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<li>You need to visit each blog on the following list. </li>
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<li>Read through the post and leave a comment. </li>
<li>Collect the secret letter from each post and rearrange to make a word.</li>
<li>Leave the word in a comment on the challenge blog. Nobody else will see your comment as we have set it to comment verification so only we can see your words!!</li>
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Below is the prize which is a few goodies from the fabulous PaperArtsy. There will also be the usual DT chosen winner who will be invited to join us as Guest Designer. We will also feature our usual Top 3 too.</div>
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<a href="http://meggysway.blogspot.co.uk/">Yvonne</a> </div>
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<a href="http://argeum.blogspot.co.uk/">Ruth </a></div>
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<a href="http://julialsw.blogspot.co.uk/">Julia </a></div>
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<a href="http://7till9craftingtime.blogspot.co.uk/">Sharon</a> </div>
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<a href="http://craftdabbler-toni.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/new-challenge-for-stamps-and-stencils.html">Toni </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.stampingsuestyle.com/2015/09/3d-and-hop.html">Sue</a></div>
If you've got this far, you only need to do two more things: collect my secret letter which is K and hop to <a href="http://7till9craftingtime.blogspot.co.uk/">Sharon's blog </a>for your next letter! Thanks so much for your visit and comment!<br />
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I would like to join in with a challenge this time too. I never seem to get time to do this so I'd like to enter this piece in the following challenges:<br />
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<a href="http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/new-challenge-mixed-media-anything-goes.html">That Craft Place</a> - Anything Goes Mixed Media - I've used paint, crackle glaze, crackle paste, embossing folder, antiquing cream, metal embellishments and a stencil.<br />
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<a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/october-32-add-some-texture.html">Country View Crafts</a> - Add Some Texture - I've used folder embossing, layers, 3d flower, embellishments and crackle paste to add texture.<br />
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Julia S-Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556957426362027643noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661626290223287106.post-17646738260352371022015-10-01T07:00:00.000+01:002015-10-01T13:35:14.081+01:00Halloween Horror At Our Creative Corner. . . . <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Morning everyone. Today sees the start of a new challenge at <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.uk/">Our Creative Corner</a>, hosted by the lovely <a href="http://laurabomber.blogspot.co.uk/">Laura</a>. Here's what she has to say:<br />
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Bring out your most grotesque stamps and embellishments.... </div>
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....or perhaps take on the challenge of finding a way to transform pretty stamps into something macabre.</div>
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Reach for the grungiest colours and textures....</div>
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Come over to the dark side of Halloween </div>
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I needed no further encouragement to go all out scary for this wonderful challenge from Laura! Here's the project I came up:</div>
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I've made a wall hanging from foam board using image transfer, stamping, stencilling and fluid acrylics.</div>
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This image originated on Flickr and I found it on Pinterest. It shows the face of a stone statue and I thought it was very scary! The image was cropped and laser printed onto white paper.</div>
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These are the stamped and stencilled images which I used on the foam board base and forgot to photograph! Products used are as shown. For the image transfer method I used DecoArt Matte Medium. The foam board was cut to size with a craft knife and the edges aged by roughly cutting into foam board. The foam board is prepared using gesso and media fluid acrylic mixed with tinting base.</div>
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The web is stencilled first then stamped over with the skull. Some script is randomly stamped onto the background and Media fluid acrylic in Quinacridone Gold is applied as required.</div>
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The same skull is stamped again over a smaller section of stencilled web. Different sections of the stamping are visible through this skull. </div>
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The skull is positioned near the mouth of the stone statue image.</div>
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Some rusty wire which is curled round a paintbrush handle makes a little hanger at the top.</div>
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The placement of the stamped drips and splatter over the eyes gives a super scary effect!</div>
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Another red splatter carefully positioned over the mouth!</div>
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Please do pop over to <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.uk/">Our Creative Corner</a> and view the inspiration provided by the rest of the DT. Our generous sponsor this month is <a href="http://nicecranedesigns.com/">NiceCrane Designs</a> so why not pop in an entry to have a chance at winning their voucher?</div>
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I don't make a habit of producing scary stuff but once a year around the Halloween time, you just have to do it, don't you? Hope you enjoyed reading about this piece and the methods used to achieve it. I also hope you found it just a little bit scary but not offensive!</div>
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I'd also like to enter my piece in the following challenge:<br />
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<a href="http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/new-challenge-mixed-media-anything-goes.html">That Craft Place</a> - Mixed Media Anything Goes - I've used paint, transfer image technique, stamping and stencilling.</div>
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