tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723515554605266582024-03-13T10:40:49.220-07:00Drea's Scraps of InspirationStarted as a Scrapbook blog, with lots of tutorials, turned mixed media, with a passion towards all colors! Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.comBlogger657125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-11593416627967577952021-03-24T20:23:00.000-07:002021-03-25T10:05:47.371-07:00A Burst of Color Art Journal<p> Hello creative souls! Today I'm sharing my latest art journal spread using stamps, stencils, and Dylusions Paints. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjP4ySNfRiYEg0_StAPuRKlkP_02Yy2J969hHWS4G6a8Jba86CL5e2QKd8QVb_KMg5QCnd0UJpoJm-_kBm_HQ5M0cYdCJwH24Til7-0_4ivXxPLET-7-amIyc1MqPOtt35zxAa-Z0bLvY/s1600/20210323_171241.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" class="imageResizeTarget" data-original-height="2541" data-original-width="3660" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjP4ySNfRiYEg0_StAPuRKlkP_02Yy2J969hHWS4G6a8Jba86CL5e2QKd8QVb_KMg5QCnd0UJpoJm-_kBm_HQ5M0cYdCJwH24Til7-0_4ivXxPLET-7-amIyc1MqPOtt35zxAa-Z0bLvY/w400-h278/20210323_171241.jpg" width="400"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I started by randomly stamping in Ranger Archival (Jet Black) ink with a Prima script stamp and the Finnabair (Trust the Magic and Net & Wire) stamps. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ha-2Cn6tGa06lQ6LIly3gg6Ct4aeyWzfQQkK66SpEJ54IYzNCrlfU4zKLNClsCUMGin8m01rLdjEe7JgdJYP5zCgy7nAcPLPPMePE5ZYaRBkg1ti9gWCxSEKl2uTrCXV2Nt83nvgY78/s1600/20210323_171444.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ha-2Cn6tGa06lQ6LIly3gg6Ct4aeyWzfQQkK66SpEJ54IYzNCrlfU4zKLNClsCUMGin8m01rLdjEe7JgdJYP5zCgy7nAcPLPPMePE5ZYaRBkg1ti9gWCxSEKl2uTrCXV2Nt83nvgY78/s1600/20210323_171444.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Stencils were the next step with TCW (Circle Grate) one stealing the show with all of her colors. I masked off six sections with tape, and used my mini blending tool to apply (Tangerine Dream, Lemon Drop, Island Parrot, Calypso Teal, London Blue, and Funky Fuchsia) Dylusions Paints.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDwxkmNIpk5AFjWRfPvnr45Mrpi2KH4lvuWZKpeEvM296B9NV418HqiqLIEzSKgjD8YChrI8CjiOmWBHfZVHGCFeEtEBxTQu8zCSwXp8SIzf24xpNPzZz_Q5EslpYEeZwJ5EmfbCeqAw/s1600/20210323_171353.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDwxkmNIpk5AFjWRfPvnr45Mrpi2KH4lvuWZKpeEvM296B9NV418HqiqLIEzSKgjD8YChrI8CjiOmWBHfZVHGCFeEtEBxTQu8zCSwXp8SIzf24xpNPzZz_Q5EslpYEeZwJ5EmfbCeqAw/s1600/20210323_171353.jpg" width="240"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I just love the splats that were created with the (Well Rounded) stencil from TCW!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR7k0bUA01JWqE4-LMGLSsZVP36IUQZj2Oq0kr009hnv1Q2LxtiTS24eazNmxGN8PVqYVECZVJq6PONivlumBPm8Gcju3GEgOy9Jy4Pa6nIMqWPGAeBjGYNeQ3hMw-c5qepPZuVzHsgLc/s1600/20210323_171408.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR7k0bUA01JWqE4-LMGLSsZVP36IUQZj2Oq0kr009hnv1Q2LxtiTS24eazNmxGN8PVqYVECZVJq6PONivlumBPm8Gcju3GEgOy9Jy4Pa6nIMqWPGAeBjGYNeQ3hMw-c5qepPZuVzHsgLc/s1600/20210323_171408.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The same stencil was used for the black rings that were applied with (Black Marble) Dylusions Paint. Then I made circles with my mini blending tool dipped into paints, and cut a smaller circle from a square sponge to get more depth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRoWbfUsFkMME5f3pioI_XYxLUL0RCjUpQJ8A-J2HoxmbwwyG-hwODuNJ0F4fOEFW6Pguo2SjfCL9qORCTv6dAM2nSF-7c_RhkiLDYzIMccw60yba_GhYavzbfySjeYWLSzVhPn5KqtI/s1600/20210323_171436.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRoWbfUsFkMME5f3pioI_XYxLUL0RCjUpQJ8A-J2HoxmbwwyG-hwODuNJ0F4fOEFW6Pguo2SjfCL9qORCTv6dAM2nSF-7c_RhkiLDYzIMccw60yba_GhYavzbfySjeYWLSzVhPn5KqtI/s1600/20210323_171436.jpg" width="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Finally, I made the title with the Tim Holtz (Cargo) stencil.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BG7C8XQXQXrKw1Y8ZPd2MYY0QCiiwrEG5e38A_-iZyVnE0KPgICC9TnaJGR_QGpu1k4rECI_FG2-Ah2P-qzrbfMi6YBoUxN0lnNlt5ipMjR3iMtvrXeHla49Dkn_HHUx6l23y4CYqTU/s1600/20210323_171339.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2940" data-original-width="4032" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BG7C8XQXQXrKw1Y8ZPd2MYY0QCiiwrEG5e38A_-iZyVnE0KPgICC9TnaJGR_QGpu1k4rECI_FG2-Ah2P-qzrbfMi6YBoUxN0lnNlt5ipMjR3iMtvrXeHla49Dkn_HHUx6l23y4CYqTU/s1600/20210323_171339.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Thanks for looking, and have a great week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>**********************</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Mixed Media Academy</a> ~ <a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/2021/03/march-challenge.html" style="font-size: 1.25em; text-align: left;" target="_blank">March Challenge</a><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsMPn7t2J9_Y_CiFNlsaRL-nhPfSy_YgnHvKXoJrT01BRxWwkYuWHFWOUFtOL2qPrak9QRL3yYUaZ7BX-daPs_2KApOAaA41JEYQSv2OSmcyI7tBziX_Hy1Ena9w4ylUOa_W7gzefuLs/s1600/march+moodboard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhMIaFCW1SFvG3bCWcI6fxexOxRGXhSa0-cN5GdpuYngX5EUItvED1XC79zQ18Afg7wMfiqyb9Hfzgve8kStG9TxY0MwJnr81etUce8WkNQEdX3PFoxCAIx6wETUAUGq-bmTn9kCExLs/w200-h153/Drea-Signature.png" width="200"></a></div><br></div></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-29013267860268291512021-03-21T15:07:00.004-07:002021-03-31T09:12:36.098-07:00Steampunk Mixed Media Canvas<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Hi everyone! I never really thought that my dad looked like his dad, until I saw this photo of my late grandpa. But it could also be the mischievous look he has. Lol! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYgjX82neBhjRVv9ytIAFve2-1Nww3hkIHC68iP66f6DeH3EbkfohxtDMGHbOr-BIJsq-DawaQzwXEhq5H3yHaHGugUsojrcKloO9fTHmQAEMmXp-Wef8JfZyRYvAypcowqsJ-ffhO8M/s2048/LG+March+Canvas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1590" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYgjX82neBhjRVv9ytIAFve2-1Nww3hkIHC68iP66f6DeH3EbkfohxtDMGHbOr-BIJsq-DawaQzwXEhq5H3yHaHGugUsojrcKloO9fTHmQAEMmXp-Wef8JfZyRYvAypcowqsJ-ffhO8M/w310-h400/LG+March+Canvas.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I started this canvas for my Dad's 70th Birthday, by collaging some torn papers, and playing cards with Prima Soft Matte Gel. Then I added white gesso, and Tim Holtz Distress (Crackle) Texture Paste. Once it dried, I applied black gesso to the Stamperia (Clock & Mechanisms) Stencil. Since my grandpa was always so playful and funny, I had to include the Joker, which you can see peeking through the gesso in the photo below, above the two of clubs card. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjseIOckzTnm4alrSKWBq6VEFvL-_1x6JQdaFf04pg4F1GOqhgpe7xZjcRbFobK0gAIZDqG-y4oX2AmQkDv_00gFUXNrPXZhjtDhHCoknI6ZlNzLVzAJyO4eTDip_7ZGqmeKpMpOYtyqiQ/s2048/20210317_172845.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjseIOckzTnm4alrSKWBq6VEFvL-_1x6JQdaFf04pg4F1GOqhgpe7xZjcRbFobK0gAIZDqG-y4oX2AmQkDv_00gFUXNrPXZhjtDhHCoknI6ZlNzLVzAJyO4eTDip_7ZGqmeKpMpOYtyqiQ/s320/20210317_172845.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> My Dad's love of poker, definitely came from my grandpa, and has always been a favorite family activity. Besides the real playing cards collaged onto the canvas, I also included the cards from <a href="http://www.mintaypapers.com/">Mintay Papers</a> using the <a href="http://www.mintaypapers.com/?page_id=918">Old Manor Collection</a>, aged with Lindy's Gang (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/beaver-tail-brown?_pos=1&_psq=beaver&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Beaver Tail Brown</a>) Squirt and (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/landlubber-green?_pos=1&_psq=landlubber&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Landlubber Green Vintage</a>) Spray. Then I recycled some fruit netting, and anchored it and the photo with the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/steampunk-pipe-corner.html?search=steampunk&description=true&page=3">Steampunk Pipe Corner</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a>.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglInVgWvhLHRhEqPBzD9fC5HnXxcA1c9SqJogwSmFhTRTm0AcLk5cTFX2Y7_15ghoHRvKBr7F1-P-q6hSV6Jccz8dDGXasLSOSzSQiwWo36IpcIEeM-JYY6iN9b5ntG-Kx88Qink8ZSzE/s2048/20210317_172748.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglInVgWvhLHRhEqPBzD9fC5HnXxcA1c9SqJogwSmFhTRTm0AcLk5cTFX2Y7_15ghoHRvKBr7F1-P-q6hSV6Jccz8dDGXasLSOSzSQiwWo36IpcIEeM-JYY6iN9b5ntG-Kx88Qink8ZSzE/s320/20210317_172748.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I was so happy to see the rocking horse, also from the <a href="http://www.mintaypapers.com/?page_id=918">Old Manor Collection</a> from <a href="http://www.mintaypapers.com/">Mintay Papers</a>, and have fond memories of riding one just like it on visits to my grandparents house as a child! The other fussy cut embellishments are all part of this fabulous vintage line, including the trunk, books, and paper screws, along with the paper that also got collaged onto the canvas, before coloring with Lindy's Gang (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/beaver-tail-brown?_pos=1&_psq=beaver&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Beaver Tail Brown</a>) Squirt and Sprays (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/landlubber-green?_pos=1&_psq=landlubber&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Landlubber Green Vintage</a>, <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/marigold-yellow-orange?_pos=1&_psq=marigo&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Marigold Yellow Orange</a>, <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/steampunk-sepia?_pos=1&_psq=steampunk%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Steampunk Sepia</a>, and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/ponderosa-pines-olive?_pos=1&_psq=ponder&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Ponderosa Pines Olive</a>). </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3vHyvBj5fEEeeEo6-HVIrlbiiJwnO4-VPLwhDSxAmKAOnPdSXKAuq2goSdBknzt3boON5vXdYTraG31Qnb2NW8DDWvsLKDPu1et4AvKtJn1kM7d8a8iIuFZxGAd2hIsMs3d9Rr4Usvo/s2048/20210317_172912.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3vHyvBj5fEEeeEo6-HVIrlbiiJwnO4-VPLwhDSxAmKAOnPdSXKAuq2goSdBknzt3boON5vXdYTraG31Qnb2NW8DDWvsLKDPu1et4AvKtJn1kM7d8a8iIuFZxGAd2hIsMs3d9Rr4Usvo/s320/20210317_172912.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Some of the cogs and gears were made from paper clay using the Finnabair (Mechanica) Mould, and were all finished with Lindy's Gang Sprays, and embossing powders (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/cleopatras-copper?_pos=1&_psq=cleopatr&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Cleopatra Copper</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/reindeer-moss-green?_pos=1&_psq=rei&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Reindeer Moss Green</a>). Then I added even more texture with Finnabair Rust Effect Paste (Brown and Dark Olive). I also rubbed some Finnabair (Rich Copper) Wax onto the black stenciling. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQppm3Rcjy1pnv514QOLjUM3Wu0kcPd9645n7xhwWiuLvSzGHQ-Aqc8ICdTxbf8O-w4C0f3FDKoVjv9puTjsg9LOxj1fjvjo6xd8zV-sipTIgdf-alYU30WeGYXXnsTjQsNEdhc4LzzA/s2048/20210317_172940.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQppm3Rcjy1pnv514QOLjUM3Wu0kcPd9645n7xhwWiuLvSzGHQ-Aqc8ICdTxbf8O-w4C0f3FDKoVjv9puTjsg9LOxj1fjvjo6xd8zV-sipTIgdf-alYU30WeGYXXnsTjQsNEdhc4LzzA/s320/20210317_172940.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks so much for looking, and take care!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>*************************</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/">Lindy's Gang</a> ~ </b><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2021/03/01/gettin-steamy-with-the-march-lindys-color-challenge/">March Color Challenge</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2021/03/01/gettin-steamy-with-the-march-lindys-color-challenge/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDc3rcLxJJghHhyxFMFi4E-noLa7G_r6GqyvvGx7z9ZnNKSuvu20c8DzZxNA_cGT2oHJzyiCyOam41NX1zOekqMld0X5SnwiqbMPH-ePs6s-JXfUp1NWvtD13cHTp6e1kA3PpBc-Wp11c/s320/3.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/">Lindy's Gang Products Used:</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/sprays">Sprays</a> ~ </b>(<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/landlubber-green?_pos=1&_psq=landlubber&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Landlubber Green Vintage</a>, <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/steampunk-sepia?_pos=1&_psq=steampunk%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Steampunk Sepia</a>, <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/marigold-yellow-orange?_pos=1&_psq=marigo&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Marigold Yellow Orange</a>, and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/ponderosa-pines-olive?_pos=1&_psq=ponder&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Ponderosa Pines Olive</a>)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/squirts">Squirts</a> ~ </b>(<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/beaver-tail-brown?_pos=1&_psq=beaver&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Beaver Tail Brown</a>)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/embossing-powder">Embossing Powders</a> ~ </b>(<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/cleopatras-copper?_pos=1&_psq=cleopatr&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Cleopatra Copper</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/reindeer-moss-green?_pos=1&_psq=rei&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Reindeer Moss Green</a>)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/?m=1">Art Sandbox</a> ~ </b><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/2021/03/mae-formy-karty-do-gry.html?m=1">Game Cards</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/2021/03/mae-formy-karty-do-gry.html?m=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="560" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQBy0XuKfiNJdsefhyphenhyphenzSi6GCbfMQk45pzP5FdvENp9LnIqpC7WQTheY6o0jwLyoL9DKy38JU1LJ0WBFzeu7DEH2Dwq4G8woEe-AIr0OHqbjsKIm9Yw29s3KtjCUl5ifVZpIITHBEoOR_c/w200-h200/154843478_1341498016233197_1904731373148223561_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://moremixedmediachallenge.blogspot.com/">More Mixed Media Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="http://moremixedmediachallenge.blogspot.com/2021/03/more-mixed-media-challenge-anything.html">March Anything Goes with Optional Green</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">Try it in Tuesday</a><b> ~ </b><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2021/03/use-stencil-or-two.html">Use a Stencil or Two</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/03/march-challenge-419-anything-goes.html">#419 Anything Goes</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/">Creative Artiste</a> ~ </b><a href="https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2021/03/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge-69.html">#69 Anything Mixed Media Goes</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRzKcUctPtCPhyphenhyphenWyri5QbDVD0yjd75YtDwCdFLEYtM1PTNu4fY0edzDSuyE_ipPnhyphenhyphenoUbDsnDMU4ZOKMqU2yCNGTiegh8hrRYvp6eXjBnmmRbXBwL2wnJ9IQgPIGElq5R7wyIzNutTlWA/s110/Drea-Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRzKcUctPtCPhyphenhyphenWyri5QbDVD0yjd75YtDwCdFLEYtM1PTNu4fY0edzDSuyE_ipPnhyphenhyphenoUbDsnDMU4ZOKMqU2yCNGTiegh8hrRYvp6eXjBnmmRbXBwL2wnJ9IQgPIGElq5R7wyIzNutTlWA/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div><p></p>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-19886015014106187392021-02-27T20:40:00.006-08:002021-02-27T20:59:29.127-08:00February Freeze Art Journal Spread<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Before the arrival of Spring, I wanted to play with some Winter stencils and stamps, as shown on this art journal spread. However, it is full of mistakes, and much darker and messier than I was intending, which could be a lesson in what NOT to do. Lol!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMA5ItUfD12xxVsthnZii7mTQof4eUH0xT1bOyvj1vNcGQUgby7woIhiXP6-Gd60WUZcPN6DdY6EVnVnoDP4MeMoYMJ9KF4V-OdF4CyHRhVjU4gg8eHQPeMjrg-CdJo6aYjqPBMmMWkKI/s2048/February+Freeze+Art+Journal+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1375" data-original-width="2048" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMA5ItUfD12xxVsthnZii7mTQof4eUH0xT1bOyvj1vNcGQUgby7woIhiXP6-Gd60WUZcPN6DdY6EVnVnoDP4MeMoYMJ9KF4V-OdF4CyHRhVjU4gg8eHQPeMjrg-CdJo6aYjqPBMmMWkKI/w400-h269/February+Freeze+Art+Journal+.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I started by collaging torn pieces of stamped papers and tissue paper, along with some recycled mail using Prima Soft Matte Gel. To create a resist effect, I stamped and embossed the icicles on top with the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/grunge-icicle-border-stamp.html?search=icicle%20stamp">Grunge Icicle Border Stamp</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a> using Ranger (Rainbow Sparkle) Embossing Powder, which was also used with the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/snowflake-stencil?search=snowflake%20stencil&description=true">Snowflake Stencil</a>. Then I colored it with (Hickory Smoke and Black Soot) Distress Spray Stains. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7iRCTEDvPuOylzm4Q4edXyhP7tayxipSKqVuKau4mA986oIJfAgmaCjRCJ6-ytYQuAsPhQtX5_bAlvCFlMyJ0BSSF3W0TrIEWvNuLbsjj4qYRvwlLmKkNrovwO6Mfrf_c9ykqtk68_g/s2048/20210227_081815.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7iRCTEDvPuOylzm4Q4edXyhP7tayxipSKqVuKau4mA986oIJfAgmaCjRCJ6-ytYQuAsPhQtX5_bAlvCFlMyJ0BSSF3W0TrIEWvNuLbsjj4qYRvwlLmKkNrovwO6Mfrf_c9ykqtk68_g/s320/20210227_081815.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I'm very disappointed in my trees, but decided to keep them anyways. With the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/tree-s-stencil?search=tree%20stencil&description=true">Tree's Stencil</a> I painted an ombre effect with Art Alchemy Paints, starting with Raven Black on the bottom, and Pearl White on top. The middle is a mix of the two colors, which made silver. Then I tried to do a messy double outline with a Black Ultra Fine Sharpie, and literally went through 4 brand new pens, that just stopped working for me half way through. It could've been from all of the texture on my page, but wanting to move on, I decided on a thicker line, using a Fine Sharpie, which was my first mistake. Not liking the harsh outline, I used a brush to blend it with (Black Soot) Distress Spray Stain, which helped a little. The masked trees in the background were done with cutouts from the Tree's and <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/3-tree-stencil">3 Tree Stencil </a>spritzed with (Black Soot) Distress Oxide Spray. But I forgot to shake it first (another mistake), so I didn't get that oxide effect. For a snowy effect, I splattered (White Linen) Dylusions Paint over both pages. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoFQUE3jF20XyvQ5wYMT6alcHxx-s4bQYNIkO5LCBgiM-Jn4mCQxbt8bBCkrxBboTN0kdlKpj75c5ZsVxEZ4OptYqGiBR4Crf_g8lpt8r9MaBwM-exevf3B97-j9fXdC-VwtIywIIhoo/s2048/20210227_081923.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoFQUE3jF20XyvQ5wYMT6alcHxx-s4bQYNIkO5LCBgiM-Jn4mCQxbt8bBCkrxBboTN0kdlKpj75c5ZsVxEZ4OptYqGiBR4Crf_g8lpt8r9MaBwM-exevf3B97-j9fXdC-VwtIywIIhoo/s320/20210227_081923.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> To mimic cracked ice in a river, I applied my new Emerald Creek (Silver) Embossing Flakes, which took some patience, and had to be done one at a time. But the results are well worth it, even though I accidently embossed two flakes together, resulting with the largest one on this page.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlt8HhQk3_spqXys3FAYJxwJNkEqqs10UkkwcJrtEQYw5eFe6ubzgTmDxODv2lsWN_aeulfLZjJjr_XpWl54jgDOan8Mi-RBo4CEl9pAxs_5j1N_bICbzVM5K3IBuv7vPupW4fvkZS0Rc/s2048/20210227_081947.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlt8HhQk3_spqXys3FAYJxwJNkEqqs10UkkwcJrtEQYw5eFe6ubzgTmDxODv2lsWN_aeulfLZjJjr_XpWl54jgDOan8Mi-RBo4CEl9pAxs_5j1N_bICbzVM5K3IBuv7vPupW4fvkZS0Rc/s320/20210227_081947.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> At this point there was no use hiding my Sharpie work, so I did my titlework with it, using the Tim Holtz (Cargo) Stencil, and painted it with (Brushed Pewter) Distress Spray Stain. Then I went over it and the icicles with Finnabair (Crushed Ice) Effect Paste. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOJCOH-7d1SyNq-TL9jYO00qkYYgzy4Qw2shphJHw3-Yhr05iZEjymWNIsknd1SAtiMhHNWkpMmPx5vxVNB_1ufhQaANYapiPDz8jQd2KztqYRQ6bn94J7_ep3Ixp52yx-bMGLKu84WA/s2048/20210227_081846.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOJCOH-7d1SyNq-TL9jYO00qkYYgzy4Qw2shphJHw3-Yhr05iZEjymWNIsknd1SAtiMhHNWkpMmPx5vxVNB_1ufhQaANYapiPDz8jQd2KztqYRQ6bn94J7_ep3Ixp52yx-bMGLKu84WA/s320/20210227_081846.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks for looking, and take care! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>*******************</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Challenges Entered:</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://creativeembellishmentsblog.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">Creative Embellishments </a><b>~ </b><a href="http://creativeembellishmentsblog.com/2021/02/february-challenge-6/">February Challenge</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://creativeembellishmentsblog.com/2021/02/february-challenge-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="768" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRKrOv5FTlrpmCzIU8ishtBhrkgHtf-L2vD-3Ri6re858msYqiO28nPH_b3a48oVT7Qw-p_i6hMLxlPgq4L1Datzeumk6qa1daQKLcD1uFOC7axiHtPqdPxQdZzXnpSW77NT9XtcPyqRA/w200-h156/124689220_10221595021417001_1432694491780898333_o-768x599.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/">Art Journal Journey </a>~<a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2021/02/heavy-metal.html"> </a></b><a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2021/02/heavy-metal.html">Heavy Metal</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/">The Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog</a> ~ </b><a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/2021/02/mostly-neutral.html">Mostly Neutral</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Anything Goes</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/">The Creative Crafters</a> ~<a href="http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-37.html"> </a></b><a href="http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-37.html">#37</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpIq8q8gLed_tBQXF2yQOfcHiYWjsDClzDep4A2UlrNV8DnG0eLXEpRLC0VX3dZoJPrl9JeaA6VzeGfdGu302OULDZoMQKQlqZ-lsK8DLyqguOFUaIzTpI6MdmGJLVyvrcKB-MLvx4MDY/s110/Drea-Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpIq8q8gLed_tBQXF2yQOfcHiYWjsDClzDep4A2UlrNV8DnG0eLXEpRLC0VX3dZoJPrl9JeaA6VzeGfdGu302OULDZoMQKQlqZ-lsK8DLyqguOFUaIzTpI6MdmGJLVyvrcKB-MLvx4MDY/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-27218825725226303412021-02-21T16:01:00.001-08:002021-02-24T10:40:06.259-08:00Adore Apples Tag<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Hi everyone! I hope you're taking care and enjoying the rest of the weekend! I had fun making this mixed media tag with lots of stamping!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEYlFlq2awegZGsDDDYPEI5uyXQLDSeFN3hyphenhyphen00RjTkw0AbG1QiIznPC_-WvqhSnIktVXfLRdvjoy8XckqAiLfi8NIcTp3OuOz_joxF8ua96Tn7Rscw0xxKlG22ikRhqrKqxdu4HtmIe0/s2048/Adore+Apples+Tag.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEYlFlq2awegZGsDDDYPEI5uyXQLDSeFN3hyphenhyphen00RjTkw0AbG1QiIznPC_-WvqhSnIktVXfLRdvjoy8XckqAiLfi8NIcTp3OuOz_joxF8ua96Tn7Rscw0xxKlG22ikRhqrKqxdu4HtmIe0/w300-h400/Adore+Apples+Tag.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> A mix of Finnabair Stamps created the background starting with (Checkered Texts) used with Ranger Archival (Jet Black) Ink. Then I collaged some washi tape and torn pieces of white tissue paper, stamped with (Gothic Book) and an older Prima script stamp with Prima Soft Matte Gel. I went over it all with some white gesso and (White Linen) Dylusions Paint. Once it dried, I stamped the small butterflies with the Rust & Dust Stamp. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9toWZM3fBhiEBqKpgrNim-4CCn4eBMJod0tBgHTgTln3NykRaVKhm-_jNFkEkeFntLqtTSbx7LAlmf-PbjJoKIGVGeY1RArxF7PhYsVCpRsAs19uXnU7-QW0SKqRafYyTZWRy8-R0a8/s2048/20210221_073803.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9toWZM3fBhiEBqKpgrNim-4CCn4eBMJod0tBgHTgTln3NykRaVKhm-_jNFkEkeFntLqtTSbx7LAlmf-PbjJoKIGVGeY1RArxF7PhYsVCpRsAs19uXnU7-QW0SKqRafYyTZWRy8-R0a8/s320/20210221_073803.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The heart was a leftover diecut that I had in my stash and got covered with Prima Heavy Black Gesso. Then I embossed it with Emerald Creek (Onyx Frost) Embossing Powder. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tfeFtBU6pF38t4G8u6dx4dIa0MiMmN-C3AVhPejfJcOkgStEUfNnDQKp_iIzqUPpZAq0l_2oOxk1E6I60PXS0CXVhD0rRLLoQ4auEowo3trTpOA3Sn2xrPXYWj1X_2a453gKQTAgnmE/s2048/20210221_073749.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tfeFtBU6pF38t4G8u6dx4dIa0MiMmN-C3AVhPejfJcOkgStEUfNnDQKp_iIzqUPpZAq0l_2oOxk1E6I60PXS0CXVhD0rRLLoQ4auEowo3trTpOA3Sn2xrPXYWj1X_2a453gKQTAgnmE/s320/20210221_073749.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The chipboard <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/steampunk-keys?search=key&description=true">Steampunk Key</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a> was also covered with Prima Heavy Black Gesso, and rubbed with Finnabair Metallique Waxes (Brushed Iron and Old Silver). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3c8bUZpUFRyMYTNQrCaXisGvKyBZxpGJROKsTbWccww7KLrGVL4wg_CXOluTdBO1lWzxAFo1VNy_sunEZHMYn9ptV5wAKvaZOWjWy6XvJ0nlZD7o4-TiHLfyab7Vb2VZNPsJPW1sF1Ic/s2048/20210221_073737.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3c8bUZpUFRyMYTNQrCaXisGvKyBZxpGJROKsTbWccww7KLrGVL4wg_CXOluTdBO1lWzxAFo1VNy_sunEZHMYn9ptV5wAKvaZOWjWy6XvJ0nlZD7o4-TiHLfyab7Vb2VZNPsJPW1sF1Ic/s320/20210221_073737.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The flowers, leaves, and "Apples" are part of the apple stamp, and were all embossed with Emerald Creek (Onyx Frost) Embossing Powder. Then I painted the apples with watercolors. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBLmVeq9ieQtCJe2FMonM1ds2Y9CegmRtK9v8YQ1fgDJhOrxV8196V2RWj8A1sqxWUcdl_lidBt1wj36RGsv_bWG4Qv5tKl7-hxglKaNnDpj5eTL-O3i7DvxCyNg9-A0__m5B-8dFsEs0/s2048/20210221_073848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBLmVeq9ieQtCJe2FMonM1ds2Y9CegmRtK9v8YQ1fgDJhOrxV8196V2RWj8A1sqxWUcdl_lidBt1wj36RGsv_bWG4Qv5tKl7-hxglKaNnDpj5eTL-O3i7DvxCyNg9-A0__m5B-8dFsEs0/s320/20210221_073848.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Finally, I used some alpha stickers from the Bo Bunny (Love & Lace) Collection to spell "Adore". </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEids1gK83ojQhPkyJbK3HQwKTKZGnBQnRgyLJvryRjgqMC0tQqNSujOAJqL5mMLtcLo1Ch82ESf-VQ9xGxl2lEEwIVlidZNKbjxSiMkylL8UFqafWAYMW3S-_dEsaW-9JJ7GruWa6tH840/s2048/20210221_073828.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEids1gK83ojQhPkyJbK3HQwKTKZGnBQnRgyLJvryRjgqMC0tQqNSujOAJqL5mMLtcLo1Ch82ESf-VQ9xGxl2lEEwIVlidZNKbjxSiMkylL8UFqafWAYMW3S-_dEsaW-9JJ7GruWa6tH840/s320/20210221_073828.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Thanks so much for your visit!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>********************</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://artdailycafe.blogspot.com/">Art Daily Cafe</a> ~ </b><a href="https://artdailycafe.blogspot.com/2021/02/february-2021-celebration-of-contrasts.html">February Celebration of Contrasts</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://artdailycafe.blogspot.com/2021/02/february-2021-celebration-of-contrasts.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7xhKu9UxOLQ5Lrura9Jji59tfiGxfT0dBjCOcUfZgGFOQqQH9ht7C8lAeMfbDaDorKC-ZbgdjbANhIK7UyFqTwKTznQQnxXarWV3BTvSZ7ecmP0Hj5jfEXmPLA7ecJLo7o0U-WdXbAkk/s320/art-daily-02-2021.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/">More Than Words</a> ~ </b><a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/february-2021-mini-challenge-adore.html">February Mini Challenge</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/february-2021-mini-challenge-adore.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjey9dAC-Wv5-WozsxPknfKr8tn6x_CXu0H9nUw1mV0zfCutyaXXYn2PvnaMqZMqRAwIe5LXugVIO1ER94AzRBrj4vGn39-V-qoDYg1uNPg9ZolmPT_TDocEGJXDg-0vM4cy29Psc60kfo/s320/February+Mini+ADORE.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://creativeembellishmentsblog.com/">Creative Embellishments</a></b> ~ <a href="http://creativeembellishmentsblog.com/2021/02/february-challenge-6/">February Challenge</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations </a>~ </b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/february-challenge-418-anything-goes.html">February Challenge #418 Anything Goes</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">My Time To Craft</a> ~ </b><a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-451-tag-it.html">#451 Tag It!</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/">Creative Artiste </a>~ </b><a href="https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2021/02/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge-68.html">#68</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://moremixedmediachallenge.blogspot.com/">More Mixed Media Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="http://moremixedmediachallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/more-mixed-media-challenge-anything.html">Anything Goes with Optional Red</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/">Little Red Wagon</a> ~<a href="http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-589-tag-youre-it.html"> </a></b><a href="http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-589-tag-youre-it.html">#589 Tag You're It</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1-l83VXRMZ83EE8W9PgkVLA1b0YJTd3p8DRSloL-khTieTXRIt535ay51SAe7iQFtH__YCCE2R8_z0aLWHLFLjDgORvohdrPn5RQV-HbDfYFbJHDbh81tdDXcHL6LfRQ9GxpyqyS-yQ/s110/Drea-Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1-l83VXRMZ83EE8W9PgkVLA1b0YJTd3p8DRSloL-khTieTXRIt535ay51SAe7iQFtH__YCCE2R8_z0aLWHLFLjDgORvohdrPn5RQV-HbDfYFbJHDbh81tdDXcHL6LfRQ9GxpyqyS-yQ/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div></div></div><p></p>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-73302587884063404272021-02-13T16:51:00.000-08:002021-02-13T16:51:45.768-08:00Blended Slimline Birthday Card<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> I can't believe my only child turned 19 today! He LOVES every shade of blue, so I played with blending my Lindy's Gang Sprays on his birthday card, adding purple for his birthstone, amethyst. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOeJ6BBZVnErUlVH68tOSRKeG5gV30IhCTSGcQCX40Fq-dmwT6FOhPp_wfdaddysidJCl-ysVQe1nBYmvyCJ4LX2Qf-0pu1VMPaqRmZSeGbVXntMqpvLv2c75RYAm3uv7b4QeZx0yqjE/s2696/Logan%2527s+19th+BDay+Card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2696" data-original-width="1166" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOeJ6BBZVnErUlVH68tOSRKeG5gV30IhCTSGcQCX40Fq-dmwT6FOhPp_wfdaddysidJCl-ysVQe1nBYmvyCJ4LX2Qf-0pu1VMPaqRmZSeGbVXntMqpvLv2c75RYAm3uv7b4QeZx0yqjE/w173-h400/Logan%2527s+19th+BDay+Card.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><div><span style="font-size: large;"> Stamping was the first step using the Prima (Salvage District) Stamp with Ranger Archival (Jet Black) Ink onto heavy white cardstock. Then I used a flat brush to blend Lindy's Gang Sprays from the bottom with Ocean Breeze Blue, Delphinium Turquoise, Afternoon Delight Denim, and Urban Amethyst on top. The slimline was perfect to showcase the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/stencils/circuit-stencil">Circuit Stencil</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a> with Prima Heavy Black Gesso applied to it. Once dry, I lightly went over it with (Old Silver) Finnabair Metallique Wax.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6Urn25z2D8hFMbfWhyEBpgjdxDSH8LMHeOe7Yap9Qd8wD4dI7PipFC_n_cyk0kx1cox5CTwrDGRskacuacjmc8AgbyqC_sCJmcwKwWZzusu9t8a9c0INPydEJpshQbrL-ZPQUJwp2ug/s2048/20210213_084041.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6Urn25z2D8hFMbfWhyEBpgjdxDSH8LMHeOe7Yap9Qd8wD4dI7PipFC_n_cyk0kx1cox5CTwrDGRskacuacjmc8AgbyqC_sCJmcwKwWZzusu9t8a9c0INPydEJpshQbrL-ZPQUJwp2ug/s320/20210213_084041.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> I also added the same wax to the numbers done with the Tim Holtz (Numbered) Stencil.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcK4zrW-sAiG1E5CrM9fvrOsOatk7RTlyF5nQz4FjbJaDecFDXHHnv0HazpCMmvbvYkgyFhxMKNC9zGp7tjmJwUnv8HCklHT09joRbtB_fej185A1u7G-pCGBpwldgnsa2h3c3iF1iH9Q/s2048/20210213_084110.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcK4zrW-sAiG1E5CrM9fvrOsOatk7RTlyF5nQz4FjbJaDecFDXHHnv0HazpCMmvbvYkgyFhxMKNC9zGp7tjmJwUnv8HCklHT09joRbtB_fej185A1u7G-pCGBpwldgnsa2h3c3iF1iH9Q/s320/20210213_084110.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> The sentiment was stamped with the <a href="https://www.red-rubber-designs.com/stamps/savvy-sayings-unmounted-rubber-stamps/">Savvy Sayings Unmounted Rubber Stamp</a> from <a href="https://www.red-rubber-designs.com/">Red Rubber Designs</a>, and embossed with Emerald Creek (Black Cherry) Aroma Embossing Powder. It's framed with black gesso added to a section of the<a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/stencils/rivet-stencil"> (Rivet) Stencil</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a>, and also finished with wax, with a strip of silver ribbon underneath. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLPtnpvBIgQ-Xk4spr78I7BfOcJrgoAcGigQX9_QfT8VWTumUwxDsr8I79NtR8dgb-4GPLa4AcE2MXjrHmLee16Vvj8E6NtZkOVVTEIaXwAsYHjoOFylm5MKqdqP0S52ceU06WZWPR7Y/s2048/20210213_084133.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLPtnpvBIgQ-Xk4spr78I7BfOcJrgoAcGigQX9_QfT8VWTumUwxDsr8I79NtR8dgb-4GPLa4AcE2MXjrHmLee16Vvj8E6NtZkOVVTEIaXwAsYHjoOFylm5MKqdqP0S52ceU06WZWPR7Y/s320/20210213_084133.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks for looking, and have a great week! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>************************</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Morning Sketches</a> ~ </b><a href="http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/02/tuesday-morning-sketches-592.html">#592</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/just-us-girls-trend-week.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="400" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4y473k-SKiOb-sZYY6ilJHH1rPSQvPTLFEvDaj8N-66FScMuJRnLSBQEreD8_Yhm2PiANWGyjJ3tD-UuYVkjgY0vZ8pc2sqLzEhfQnmeoUa1sViHornkSFbpxItOR4jTX2koyDNYpEw/w200-h176/Screen+Shot+2020-11-28+at+4.03.24+PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/">Through the Purple Haze</a> ~ </b><a href="http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-177.html">#177 1 Ribbon, 2 Word Sentiment, 3 Layers</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUNMw-LC5f9xHM3TOLqz0GVo3cqnB1qO9RNFpD5143Bf5F_y2WljxpQAPfT-dNv8PkjQwuzOvSk8P0n1FOl35ifeFSUmnOWbAiK8HypE-pBJEO4rbenW35kuE5UaA7f9gSrNNuVCXIQs/s110/Drea-Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUNMw-LC5f9xHM3TOLqz0GVo3cqnB1qO9RNFpD5143Bf5F_y2WljxpQAPfT-dNv8PkjQwuzOvSk8P0n1FOl35ifeFSUmnOWbAiK8HypE-pBJEO4rbenW35kuE5UaA7f9gSrNNuVCXIQs/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-24078984454142502102021-02-09T15:03:00.000-08:002021-02-09T15:03:22.573-08:00Spring ATC's <p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Hi everyone! Gloomy days call for happy, bright colors, as shown on my latest set of Artist Trading Cards. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZaqKfRg7vXZKr-QuIVQN4tnx84JSxsQ4MwOMH1Hit5f9XUoW_vefCUhOt6xMrDaI-CmsVQc6zuD5eFRIrjnOjSWPJfaQWEHISzI-nEyeBXyXRahKW3C7BITPEb-6iJ8uwwfGwpPUR20/s2048/Spring+ATC%2527s+%2528LG+FEB%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1504" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZaqKfRg7vXZKr-QuIVQN4tnx84JSxsQ4MwOMH1Hit5f9XUoW_vefCUhOt6xMrDaI-CmsVQc6zuD5eFRIrjnOjSWPJfaQWEHISzI-nEyeBXyXRahKW3C7BITPEb-6iJ8uwwfGwpPUR20/w294-h400/Spring+ATC%2527s+%2528LG+FEB%2529.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> My inspiration and colors came from the <a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2021/02/01/february-color-challenge/">February Color Challenge</a> at <a href="https://lindysgang.blog/">Lindy's Gang</a>.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2021/02/01/february-color-challenge/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeW4FeLtuXaliRVEJuSu9qNEZjNZI3dEzyGss-2gErmLbIhpZUcnjcNeROcjKAYpdNs_9uMInENpsoB0Vp5nv-MXBQRqV1-q-ZHfoEYcJ5qj4x5Yhm9i9SJGj2AXgwAoexsJYBdxMxGpw/s320/2-1.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I started by painting a strip of heavy watercolor paper with Lindy's Gang Magicals (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/drop-dead-diva-magical-shimmer-powders?_pos=5&_sid=80ff7d180&_ss=r">Hi Maintenance Magenta</a>, <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/yodeling-yellow?_pos=1&_sid=d2d369231&_ss=r">Yodeling Yellow</a>, <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/lederhosen-laurel?_pos=1&_psq=lederhosen&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Lederhosen Laurel</a>, and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/guten-tag-teal?_pos=2&_psq=guten%20t&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Guten Tag Teal</a>) and Sprays (Urban Amethyst and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/freaky-franken-lime?_pos=1&_psq=freaky%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Freaky Frankenlime</a>). The green is a mix of <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/freaky-franken-lime?_pos=1&_psq=freaky%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Freaky Frankenlime</a> Spray with Magical Shakers (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/lederhosen-laurel?_pos=1&_psq=lederhosen&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Lederhosen Laurel</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/yodeling-yellow?_pos=1&_sid=d2d369231&_ss=r">Yodeling Yellow</a>). Then I cut four to measure 2 1/2" X 3 1/2". </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJWHC5QASRJkvFwsthV-rMMuate9fp5nw9hPO8vJ547zdGRYmFbG8XT_qOqvS6jNgTLCdThiDR-Kxjp6aL3lzuMEHj3p-D9Cqmm4L7mjMArM0LpvK4kpjVRXmBS5VzXXuHHfJI02GcIs/s2048/20210209_081636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1483" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJWHC5QASRJkvFwsthV-rMMuate9fp5nw9hPO8vJ547zdGRYmFbG8XT_qOqvS6jNgTLCdThiDR-Kxjp6aL3lzuMEHj3p-D9Cqmm4L7mjMArM0LpvK4kpjVRXmBS5VzXXuHHfJI02GcIs/s320/20210209_081636.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> All of the stenciling was done with Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black) applied to three different stencils. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqVBX8EWXOK1vhNWaIikmyhyPKfdz7MgRm9Jy58j4MCMsGiOUhC6jZuPPPV5xOcCExgYp2EMQrRRDc1vQopzRzvRzSxHSmbu6tenj0_vJmxmnlMVzSbGP4lvLTsMi8MVPr80a6YDoQC4/s2048/20210209_081701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1492" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqVBX8EWXOK1vhNWaIikmyhyPKfdz7MgRm9Jy58j4MCMsGiOUhC6jZuPPPV5xOcCExgYp2EMQrRRDc1vQopzRzvRzSxHSmbu6tenj0_vJmxmnlMVzSbGP4lvLTsMi8MVPr80a6YDoQC4/s320/20210209_081701.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The white flowers were stamped and embossed with Lindy's Gang (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/purely-white?_pos=1&_psq=purely%20white&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Purely White</a>) Embossing Powder. Then I embossed the black ones onto white cardstock with LG (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/midnight-pewter?_pos=1&_psq=midnight%20pewter&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Midnight Pewter</a>) Embossing Powder, painted them with the same colors in the background, curled up the petals, and added white puffy paint to the centers. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_zzsnQeAlnDnyx4kcaFAF9A9__wWnxrCS0eyZlAvfoYqf7n8HWqFYsIXS2h3g-Ed03593XHnCpYMLNWNMvvHC8SQHuiPWRbkgJOHUVPWVyL7XHRCsc4Fbu21fY0E4pJYACaMhZXLWIE/s2048/20210209_081845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_zzsnQeAlnDnyx4kcaFAF9A9__wWnxrCS0eyZlAvfoYqf7n8HWqFYsIXS2h3g-Ed03593XHnCpYMLNWNMvvHC8SQHuiPWRbkgJOHUVPWVyL7XHRCsc4Fbu21fY0E4pJYACaMhZXLWIE/s320/20210209_081845.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The clips were originally black, and got transformed with LG (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/purely-white?_pos=1&_psq=purely%20white&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Purely White</a>) Embossing Powder, also used for the Spring words that were embossed onto strips of black cardstock. This one is my favorite! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJaJ1nenn4MSt8uudqj50veVta1b8yQE90vumpkY_cAne-wEtL2dpWnhPzIBsVk_pqBgOFJycVy0k5jfg9oFRGdiy8N2gKAU9lRo1XwcxsKIyTPRxvrFMTJWQ69fZSdPfrP48ev8OrlDw/s2048/20210209_081722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1522" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJaJ1nenn4MSt8uudqj50veVta1b8yQE90vumpkY_cAne-wEtL2dpWnhPzIBsVk_pqBgOFJycVy0k5jfg9oFRGdiy8N2gKAU9lRo1XwcxsKIyTPRxvrFMTJWQ69fZSdPfrP48ev8OrlDw/s320/20210209_081722.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks so much for stopping by, and take care! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>**********************</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/">Lindy's Gang</a> ~ </b><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2021/02/01/february-color-challenge/">February Color Challenge</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2021/02/01/february-color-challenge/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiBC5P2rczQFY6jI4mJglTnDwayxOAraKNJHPIZYFydl-3TbhO5z7Z5nzSENG2IRT8mK535QA0GdRbtVg5zz2lTtEf2jdNo3A3s8dtuUoAN8a3UGzm9DQWO6sYA5HgGFGSKtKGMLmu34/w200-h200/2-1.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Lindy's Gang Products Used:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/sprays">Sprays</a> </b>(<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/freaky-franken-lime?_pos=1&_psq=freaky%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Freaky Frankenlime</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/urban-amethyst?_pos=1&_psq=urban%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Urban Amethyst</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/magical-powders">Magicals</a> </b>(<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/drop-dead-diva-magical-shimmer-powders?_pos=5&_sid=80ff7d180&_ss=r">Hi Maintenance Magenta</a>, <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/yodeling-yellow?_pos=1&_sid=d2d369231&_ss=r">Yodeling Yellow</a>, <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/lederhosen-laurel?_pos=1&_psq=lederhosen&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Lederhosen Laurel</a>, and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/guten-tag-teal?_pos=2&_psq=guten%20t&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Guten Tag Teal</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/embossing-powder">Embossing Powders</a> </b>(<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/purely-white?_pos=1&_psq=purely%20white&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Purely White</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/midnight-pewter?_pos=1&_psq=midnight%20pewter&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Midnight Pewter</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">Country View Challenges</a> ~ </b><a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/february-2021-first-signs-of-spring.html">February First Signs of Spring</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a> ~ </b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/february-challenge-418-anything-goes.html">#418 Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/?m=1">Art Sandbox</a> ~ </b><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/2021/01/kolory-neonowe.html?m=1">Neon Colors</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/">Unicorn Challenge </a>~<a href="http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-62-use-flowers.html"> </a></b><a href="http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-62-use-flowers.html">#62 Use Flowers</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">The Crafter's Cafe</a> ~ </b><a href="https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/259-anything-goes-1-february.html">#259 Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiID9LAphnNV3FRk92o0_zOnlm8jqiZtHKiOjCrwRYYcOv_BJMU4EM0Ha4bObnyGq4CYNr9uE33SJxMvsPYA80vnSlpgOUMluW3XP-5hpHLo04Laa91FyO9Xa9uRLFoY0-L3wLrTrJdZE/s110/Drea-Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiID9LAphnNV3FRk92o0_zOnlm8jqiZtHKiOjCrwRYYcOv_BJMU4EM0Ha4bObnyGq4CYNr9uE33SJxMvsPYA80vnSlpgOUMluW3XP-5hpHLo04Laa91FyO9Xa9uRLFoY0-L3wLrTrJdZE/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div><p></p>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-81302935242058793672021-01-31T15:57:00.001-08:002021-01-31T16:08:12.249-08:00Orange Blossom Fairy Art Journal<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Growing up in Southern California, we always had different types of fruit trees, and I remember January being the month when the oranges would ripen up and taste the best. For some reason, they always tasted SO much better than the oranges sold at the grocery stores! But perhaps it was just fairy magic, as depicted on my latest art journal page? </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtOGTL7m7crlCUymdW70CnKZ11qgwGxLxz9bvAlu7liUIB6d14d0TCj4BRdnjSZgym02pAUzSfCupPrb7C31XK4zW9_z-VaUbdfzQxF66Bswyq-1ymuuy6ctFmArZphNZpikKCkc1zQc/s2048/Orange+Blossoms+Art+Journal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1565" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtOGTL7m7crlCUymdW70CnKZ11qgwGxLxz9bvAlu7liUIB6d14d0TCj4BRdnjSZgym02pAUzSfCupPrb7C31XK4zW9_z-VaUbdfzQxF66Bswyq-1ymuuy6ctFmArZphNZpikKCkc1zQc/w306-h400/Orange+Blossoms+Art+Journal.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The rest of my inspiration came from the <a href="https://tworzysko.blogspot.com/">Finnabair</a> <a href="https://tworzysko.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-2021-art-recipe.html">January 2021 Art Recipe</a>. Any excuse to play with my stencils and effect pastes, and I LOVE the color combo! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEija2_6prjB5BdtmdEacAJKekLccQI56G8IB5oxo06FOWSOSagsslZrv8ey2CPfkWRmhUp0HwztrorL6TnlNXofhfSSvWWqdVGj-ijwmnawpbV109ZPlNUFjio7iLcxtqdgnZjl-Z4xZ1s/s640/art-recipe-01-2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEija2_6prjB5BdtmdEacAJKekLccQI56G8IB5oxo06FOWSOSagsslZrv8ey2CPfkWRmhUp0HwztrorL6TnlNXofhfSSvWWqdVGj-ijwmnawpbV109ZPlNUFjio7iLcxtqdgnZjl-Z4xZ1s/s320/art-recipe-01-2021.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> It started as a collage of vintage sheet music, dictionary pages, lace, and stamping, adhered with Prima Soft Matte Gel. Then I painted it with Art Alchemy Metallique Paints (Rustic Brown, Fresh Orange, Deep Waters, and Midnight Sky), along with Sparks (Ginger Magic), adding lots of water to create some transparency.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLBdoMCEfQlMMRR8AC8Qs46hsPbTCWcC7x5LHUN45s59GUvdEECzaHbUUfTGmhAENEtSc2_01sN7mDQ0vHHC9tePnX4Jeo6N2YjCmNia8oT5Ko2LlSD-lw4IuSuuLBBLBWFcD1ikVpo4/s2048/20210131_080835.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLBdoMCEfQlMMRR8AC8Qs46hsPbTCWcC7x5LHUN45s59GUvdEECzaHbUUfTGmhAENEtSc2_01sN7mDQ0vHHC9tePnX4Jeo6N2YjCmNia8oT5Ko2LlSD-lw4IuSuuLBBLBWFcD1ikVpo4/s320/20210131_080835.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The orange color in the background was done with (Rusty Hinge) Distress Oxide Spray sprayed through the Finnabair (Floral Net) Stencil. Then I applied Finnabair (Red and Brown) Rust Effect Pastes to the Finnabair (Vintage Wallpaper) Stencil. Once dry, I added touches of (Vintage Gold) Metallique Wax, also added to the lace.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUzq45HWSC_3l2dl0zANHLHS1FyLgIAwGKpVBvRSQyC6HJEvEYSOIBGTZ2Oc5TxAj_4yFqhnw0gR-3CNy2bCdUhdZCBGW3-aA-yAp5xoZrXlodj-sr36UCB3Wnqecz_jbXgVg57njdnM/s2048/20210131_081033.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2043" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUzq45HWSC_3l2dl0zANHLHS1FyLgIAwGKpVBvRSQyC6HJEvEYSOIBGTZ2Oc5TxAj_4yFqhnw0gR-3CNy2bCdUhdZCBGW3-aA-yAp5xoZrXlodj-sr36UCB3Wnqecz_jbXgVg57njdnM/s320/20210131_081033.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> All of the oranges were cut from magazines. The sliced ones were added to the flower centers that were embossed with Emerald Creek (Burnt Copper Leaves) Embossing Powder. I created a border with them using the Chipboard <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=2369">Lacy Border</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/index.php?route=common/home">Creative Embellishments</a>, cut at an angle to make the corner piece. Then it was painted with Art Alchemy Paints (Deep Water and Midnight Sky), and more touches of Metallique (Vintage Gold) Wax.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi27xmGi-ZJK9Y7aXtlkA2hIaJmc0ySgUQge6GhpaZqtDDNQ8bfJTZ9PXFGiG9-nyBtzhU4XnpQrwOyfXjbVeOSd36denYNWh3uOFUXhRpXYtX0UboWMNEbox2mwrT2MqoCDheVdwE6UuU/s2048/20210131_080810.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi27xmGi-ZJK9Y7aXtlkA2hIaJmc0ySgUQge6GhpaZqtDDNQ8bfJTZ9PXFGiG9-nyBtzhU4XnpQrwOyfXjbVeOSd36denYNWh3uOFUXhRpXYtX0UboWMNEbox2mwrT2MqoCDheVdwE6UuU/s320/20210131_080810.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I played with my new Prima watercolors for the first time on this page, and absolutely LOVE them! They were used on the flowers and blush for the fairy. Then I finished the flowers with the new Finnabair (Crushed Ice) Effect Paste.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnmEkSzJRlvy_DA78IvP20C-LlPBL7plkKViGBuYPjZgPIN2L9Trq_7d_kBCEEDNCfOmh5vs8O1ll1_BpJ9VhvWSXODLDTG5MW47-tBiMNlcUyGqRAvZt40Zofq5Dcud-MdY5d1LAd2Y/s2048/20210131_080943.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnmEkSzJRlvy_DA78IvP20C-LlPBL7plkKViGBuYPjZgPIN2L9Trq_7d_kBCEEDNCfOmh5vs8O1ll1_BpJ9VhvWSXODLDTG5MW47-tBiMNlcUyGqRAvZt40Zofq5Dcud-MdY5d1LAd2Y/s320/20210131_080943.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The fairy was fussy cut from some older Prima paper. Her wings, which are the leftover pieces cut from the chipboard, were painted with Art Alchemy (Fresh Orange and Ginger Magic) Paints, and sealed with (Crushed Ice) Effect Paste.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTjkL6S0HkN-RYEp3GZ7RLZ5BDHFcTfKtZVmfk17QHcxPqiHogDZheQCE5pCU7kBSkC9Nyyvj2cwQ4tB_vHNjqECkW8aSSBvex7zCM7_4pv9_fLhzx-qWZOKXtrIHUp8YzA_pSQ-0C_ok/s2048/20210131_080909.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1570" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTjkL6S0HkN-RYEp3GZ7RLZ5BDHFcTfKtZVmfk17QHcxPqiHogDZheQCE5pCU7kBSkC9Nyyvj2cwQ4tB_vHNjqECkW8aSSBvex7zCM7_4pv9_fLhzx-qWZOKXtrIHUp8YzA_pSQ-0C_ok/s320/20210131_080909.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I'm so glad I was able to "squeeze" this in before the end of the month! Lol! Thanks for looking! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>***********************</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://tworzysko.blogspot.com/">Finnabair</a> ~ </b><a href="https://tworzysko.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-2021-art-recipe.html">January 2021 Art Recipe</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tworzysko.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-2021-art-recipe.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMD6emcrKqIuPSS-W1DQ36XN0hcw0W-jqHwFJWvWn17ycgL51tOhISOLPors5wS2lm-SM5pcT_WV-q2D4hM4AJS50nowPj6sPdewkMXiCnpgNhx2-KmMCz4cxorqA_aLgTnTNhBskH4Tk/w200-h200/art-recipe-01-2021.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/">The Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog</a> ~ </b><a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/2021/01/so-delicate.html">So Delicate</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://moremixedmediachallenge.blogspot.com/">More Mixed Media Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="http://moremixedmediachallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/more-mixed-media-challenge-anything.html">Anything Goes with Optional Blue</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge </a>~ </b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-80/">Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX63iT5ZqJ0fAnKkh3S_IujzBTYho15nf45wOqpor9MeVPcsMjUGNEaMnhs9QaPZ9oOBL6uPjnqoSWkDo568ZOKdZSYWqY6TRwt48ucFcdKbdC5YUmiXsmilF1fnMG0wsu2HYNgyO2Ir4/s110/Drea-Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX63iT5ZqJ0fAnKkh3S_IujzBTYho15nf45wOqpor9MeVPcsMjUGNEaMnhs9QaPZ9oOBL6uPjnqoSWkDo568ZOKdZSYWqY6TRwt48ucFcdKbdC5YUmiXsmilF1fnMG0wsu2HYNgyO2Ir4/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div><p></p></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-35671767304743827852021-01-24T22:04:00.002-08:002021-01-24T22:05:38.807-08:00A Whole New Perspective Tag<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Hello again! I'm back with this colorful tag, made with stencils and Dylusions Paints. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6-ebknIkjWWnsHjVm21rrzx3M1DNN2FSHc6mHNvzgbeoUDeTiRg5bTTOHBx0oj-mhIEWENG61JAWo9ERONDwBliS4A2d1dB9ZNJSU24-_UMfA5SrUe8xIk230GpfRVYRudJlEgg-v6Y/s2048/A+Whole+New+Persepective+Tag.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1158" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6-ebknIkjWWnsHjVm21rrzx3M1DNN2FSHc6mHNvzgbeoUDeTiRg5bTTOHBx0oj-mhIEWENG61JAWo9ERONDwBliS4A2d1dB9ZNJSU24-_UMfA5SrUe8xIk230GpfRVYRudJlEgg-v6Y/w226-h400/A+Whole+New+Persepective+Tag.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"> It started with strips of notebook paper, washi tape, and drywall tape, that was used a mask with a coat of white gesso. Then I used a brayer and my fingers to apply some of the latest and brightest Dylusions Paints. I hope you can see the grid texture in the background, made with the drywall tape.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBToVI_8KarEL6eFuXKeBJD6jZM92ID9I6g2UoSwrvmDqhyphenhyphenu07CEscEnBfuagQSUFub7RrNDAQ78jLk_vMT3gzAUeDPm6VtKYpgwZDsncXwvSiVkMEv5NcH-R4c0yT6LwNL30sedwOaHg/s2048/20210124_153530.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBToVI_8KarEL6eFuXKeBJD6jZM92ID9I6g2UoSwrvmDqhyphenhyphenu07CEscEnBfuagQSUFub7RrNDAQ78jLk_vMT3gzAUeDPm6VtKYpgwZDsncXwvSiVkMEv5NcH-R4c0yT6LwNL30sedwOaHg/s320/20210124_153530.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> To create an abstract cityscape, I applied (Black Marble) Dylusions Paint to the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=142&product_id=2081">Distressed Patterns Stencil</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a> to make the small squares. Then I applied black Impasto Paint to the Dragonfly Screen Print Stencil from TCW. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-DJ0a_xHf2iALxaP8sjRtZuNJ3JP672sOvUSt6x3Ri2KP8IsrRUCkNovGaFjOXPFKAR5riAh0RnM3ZlUxq4boXEqRKFEZxLCiWST_aWJwsCDcRPmI78wFYi4wXSJZ4B-qe3s0nzzWXU/s2048/20210124_153606.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-DJ0a_xHf2iALxaP8sjRtZuNJ3JP672sOvUSt6x3Ri2KP8IsrRUCkNovGaFjOXPFKAR5riAh0RnM3ZlUxq4boXEqRKFEZxLCiWST_aWJwsCDcRPmI78wFYi4wXSJZ4B-qe3s0nzzWXU/s320/20210124_153606.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I also applied black Impasto Paint to the Tim Holtz (Plaid) Stencil, and cut 3 squares from them to resemble buildings. Then I finished it up by stamping the quote onto painted strips of white cardstock.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqZ_-VLPxaOpyJOwaVJ4QjLcY33sjmpFyBwStIDZ9bKMcVqr64PCwFZVQMaTwWU9-TBiyQ-6_1bbJqoJRHEPcMnf471tqMnfBiN1tgDj0TvkdPoSJRd677A_hTa7v9kJwXQRexE3N2tg/s2048/20210124_153408.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1532" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqZ_-VLPxaOpyJOwaVJ4QjLcY33sjmpFyBwStIDZ9bKMcVqr64PCwFZVQMaTwWU9-TBiyQ-6_1bbJqoJRHEPcMnf471tqMnfBiN1tgDj0TvkdPoSJRd677A_hTa7v9kJwXQRexE3N2tg/s320/20210124_153408.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Thanks for looking, and hope you're all staying safe and well!</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>******************</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/">More Than Words</a> ~ </b><a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-mini-challenge-new.html">January Mini Challenge</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/">The Creative Crafters</a> ~ </b><a href="http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-36.html">#36</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">The Crafter's Cafe</a> ~ </b><a href="https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/258-15-january-2021.html">#258 New</a> (New black Impasto Paint, and New in the quote)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcO9ohNVc2dYWQeg1R5Nf30ij5HIOvMtDhnx6_IdkXn4uHVRBG_zL2SRk3jQ5xvhj5X8XZO5_PjPDqFAbL2nthMnaRXx_kanbnIk8FGJ1QyivclwzU0PkZJZCWWdm0VhkVZI-QVfMQoQ/s110/Drea-Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcO9ohNVc2dYWQeg1R5Nf30ij5HIOvMtDhnx6_IdkXn4uHVRBG_zL2SRk3jQ5xvhj5X8XZO5_PjPDqFAbL2nthMnaRXx_kanbnIk8FGJ1QyivclwzU0PkZJZCWWdm0VhkVZI-QVfMQoQ/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-57926957715540193112021-01-22T16:41:00.001-08:002021-01-22T16:41:19.167-08:00Hope Grows Everywhere Art Journal<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Hi everyone! Even though this art journal page was such a struggle that I almost gave up half way through, I'm happy with the results, and glad I stuck with it. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XCisdMkpnGligPWlqJWf9W-JpEPGZ_GnCk9LnaDx9Layc5-v8mhFdKzvYK5Pic37mLg1Q1a6V19zFmXJ8LZrctF8z1KmvLNHBUZeWlVSjOFfY2arUIGk1GZ9SdRTeo5Gs-1whYSY8IE/s2048/Hope+Grows+Everywhere+Art+Journal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1614" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XCisdMkpnGligPWlqJWf9W-JpEPGZ_GnCk9LnaDx9Layc5-v8mhFdKzvYK5Pic37mLg1Q1a6V19zFmXJ8LZrctF8z1KmvLNHBUZeWlVSjOFfY2arUIGk1GZ9SdRTeo5Gs-1whYSY8IE/w315-h400/Hope+Grows+Everywhere+Art+Journal.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I was completely inspired by the <a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-2021-challenge.html">January Challenge</a> at <a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/">Mixed Media Academy</a>, from the colors, to the rocks, quote, and elephant!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-2021-challenge.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4nPesF-d6Vy6RFGgghn4ZTZOhEuvcw0YV6CbbGOU7DuK5mN4wUxHZ2QvjYLn6ekutNeRv8039YLFZc-JTDpHusDoz0jFeG-66l4qqqDYTvcl9alMfDvZdImorjmEvEY1TgF9DzVbqJY/s0/jan+moodboard.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The background was made from torn pieces of papers, and stamping. Then I used some of my new stencils from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a>, and played with Distress Oxide Sprays (Peacock Feathers, Rustic Wilderness, Pumice Stone, Speckled Egg, and Black Soot) for the first time, combined with Distress Spray Stains (Picket Fence, Speckled Egg, and Hickory Smoke). I painted the flowers and greenery straight from the bottles, which were stamped and embossed with Emerald Creek (Onyx Frost) Embossing Powder, and added (Pewter) Liquid Pearls to the flower centers. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwCyc3wScny1Mq9IxVGVYXj9oRL2stWPk6B5mh0gYPsKgtzJ5xw1XS6kBC0ZuPNtKi7bYXYGFzp27XlMlFuwFnqisW4S1RxqA4Ya0sMK_RJ64Il-BH5tyFkbYqWhwavGlPFh9SJHLgfI/s2048/20210122_073211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwCyc3wScny1Mq9IxVGVYXj9oRL2stWPk6B5mh0gYPsKgtzJ5xw1XS6kBC0ZuPNtKi7bYXYGFzp27XlMlFuwFnqisW4S1RxqA4Ya0sMK_RJ64Il-BH5tyFkbYqWhwavGlPFh9SJHLgfI/s320/20210122_073211.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The rocks were done with the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=142&product_id=2702">Cobblestone Stencil</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a> using a coat of Prima Heavy White Gesso. Then they got painted with a mix of sprays, and a few layers, before splattering with (Picket Fence) Distress Spray Stain. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5o7_9EYpgiB4sSaxUDLDVzklU7bts41aJheQN5-fFdKtchrq3XvqX1m-jROQzvyvg-K7ULz2-FZaEL3p1TljBxLC8_0FUoqEi6lIk5WEBnBrkA-sWUkwJd2KqOzNj3KCzwWRXXY2rmPI/s2048/20210122_073235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5o7_9EYpgiB4sSaxUDLDVzklU7bts41aJheQN5-fFdKtchrq3XvqX1m-jROQzvyvg-K7ULz2-FZaEL3p1TljBxLC8_0FUoqEi6lIk5WEBnBrkA-sWUkwJd2KqOzNj3KCzwWRXXY2rmPI/s320/20210122_073235.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> My favorite animal is the elephant, so I had to include one, stamped with the <a href="https://www.red-rubber-designs.com/stamps/take-pride-cling-mount-rubber-stamps/">Take Pride Stamp</a> from <a href="https://www.red-rubber-designs.com/">Red Rubber Designs</a> onto kraft paper that was wrinkled and colored with sprays first! The globe is a sticker with Finnabair Metallique Wax (Old Silver) rubbed along the edges. Behind it, I applied white gesso to the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=142&product_id=2444">Medallion Stencil</a> and colored it with Finnabair (Old Siver and Patina Green) Waxes.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivVmtKKK6LaYEWULCCU7cxX2ZdtzA7dmBmYXKmgfMk_m_RAiiMYUvohL8vfRwpZi8B411QsuvzShYkqiEligmMiW3WkrmlkAc2dlpFUkFfw7Ea9Unnm0Z8jydU0s2x88hHD9I4TveOVDs/s2048/20210122_073128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivVmtKKK6LaYEWULCCU7cxX2ZdtzA7dmBmYXKmgfMk_m_RAiiMYUvohL8vfRwpZi8B411QsuvzShYkqiEligmMiW3WkrmlkAc2dlpFUkFfw7Ea9Unnm0Z8jydU0s2x88hHD9I4TveOVDs/s320/20210122_073128.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p> <span style="font-size: large;">It's hard to see in the photos, but (Old Silver) wax was also used along the top half of the dark grey alpha stickers, and outlined with a black Sharpie.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhziqIwita8KK9QAFjiHqdVZoTgdnG8_9hEWzhFkW6H0XsSe6hPhKRAB98N97seUeZaRE_ZvC5xYfkkXhl72UebxOG5kEaZyR-SMNjQLxCw227w312en_S_qGsdIzGjjWVo9LOqCw41Frs/s2048/20210122_073333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhziqIwita8KK9QAFjiHqdVZoTgdnG8_9hEWzhFkW6H0XsSe6hPhKRAB98N97seUeZaRE_ZvC5xYfkkXhl72UebxOG5kEaZyR-SMNjQLxCw227w312en_S_qGsdIzGjjWVo9LOqCw41Frs/s320/20210122_073333.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Thanks for your visit, and take care!</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>********************</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/">Mixed Media Academy</a> ~ </b><a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-2021-challenge.html">January Challenge</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-2021-challenge.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmS4cO7FZq4wpXl5WruXhvNmh8ylrQ4uTZB2OdwimxCLl4G90w-ROGCzYyZTrDN6Ka-PO2g3TRmftdSdyOGfmV0NLpt3JvNk-OCQtNNah3ytOBsOpjDDrlLPIMsgyE-m6CWWcExGKgH4/w200-h200/jan+moodboard.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/">Art Journal Journey</a> ~ </b><a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2021/01/favorite-things.html">Favorite Things</a> (Elephant is my favorite animal and green and teal my favorite colors!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a> ~ </b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-challenge-417-anything-goes.html">#417 Anything Goes</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/">Simon Says Monday Stamp Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=22563">We're On A Roll!</a> (Medallion Stencil, Globe Sticker, and rocks)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wednesday Stamp Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-make-your-own-background-3/">Make Your Own Background</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/">Creatalicious</a> ~ </b><a href="https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-203-anything-goes-with.html">#203 Anything Goes + Optional Kraft</a> (Used on elephant)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">613 Avenue Create</a><b> ~ </b><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-1-january-2021-anything-goes.html">#1 January Anything Goes</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBrlIL_Yv0UFntbmqjAJBwUYLWtSfH9PhmEpfG-6K5px01TF1pazV0rMKDWnRLHta9zTkOf62By5Vjit7-hlVhp8H8TmMt4vf-CqJiOKw5IvUC-cb0fFtwpVxPAv0ARqi4jHoKbmM9Lw/s110/Drea-Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBrlIL_Yv0UFntbmqjAJBwUYLWtSfH9PhmEpfG-6K5px01TF1pazV0rMKDWnRLHta9zTkOf62By5Vjit7-hlVhp8H8TmMt4vf-CqJiOKw5IvUC-cb0fFtwpVxPAv0ARqi4jHoKbmM9Lw/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-82609056473773271612021-01-16T19:38:00.001-08:002021-01-16T19:40:31.270-08:00Lindy's Gang January Color Challenge Card<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> With the new year, comes new resolutions, and one of mine last year was to enter all of <a href="https://lindysgang.blog/">Lindy's Gang</a> Color Challenges. I came close, but missed last November and December, so thought I'd start again with this card for <a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2021/01/01/a-new-year-and-a-new-color-challenge/">January</a>, and my first post for 2021. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-Rx_BCZALHXKAQ4ZfK9ajLPRjiBdPOkar8TA7vE5WXEHzGD99JdvaM90HxlQdbskL1T01575tKWGmhlBz5bGEifbJVv1xIeVclnTsER_tyYegQJoUbUBOtRbPWSHVaOQ5csDfTzFgpQ/s2048/LG+JAN+Thank+You+Card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2036" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-Rx_BCZALHXKAQ4ZfK9ajLPRjiBdPOkar8TA7vE5WXEHzGD99JdvaM90HxlQdbskL1T01575tKWGmhlBz5bGEifbJVv1xIeVclnTsER_tyYegQJoUbUBOtRbPWSHVaOQ5csDfTzFgpQ/w398-h400/LG+JAN+Thank+You+Card.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The snowflakes were stamped with the Bo Bunny Snowflakes Stamp, and embossed with Lindy's Gang (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/silver-moon-turquoise?_pos=1&_psq=silver%20moon&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Silver Moon Turquoise</a>) Embossing Powder. Then I applied Finnabair (Platinum Crackle) Texture Paste to the edges, and let it air dry, before spritzing with Lindy's Gang Sprays (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/pop-rock-purple?_pos=2&_psq=pop%20roc&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Pop Rock Purple</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/afternoon-delight-denim?_pos=2&_psq=afternoon&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Afternoon Delight Denim</a>), and adding snow splatters with (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/sidewalk-chalk?_pos=1&_psq=sidewa&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Sidewalk Chalk</a>). </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMIsnRJ-v8bbzqxbELuwo6zWoSBk3Q5z0Spf-cXxDfa131t7vNVMBWn8xiZkGm2OIxojdvYv64dRuurMJyT2rXCTK9wXFTS0lTCYIKQur7AsPYUcy5iy2cbt4tbisYFptfYBRHEcLIO5k/s2048/20210114_162145.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMIsnRJ-v8bbzqxbELuwo6zWoSBk3Q5z0Spf-cXxDfa131t7vNVMBWn8xiZkGm2OIxojdvYv64dRuurMJyT2rXCTK9wXFTS0lTCYIKQur7AsPYUcy5iy2cbt4tbisYFptfYBRHEcLIO5k/s320/20210114_162145.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> The chipboard <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/index.php?route=product/product&search=snowflakes&product_id=1324&search=snowflakes">Snowflakes</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a> are new, and were covered with Prima Heavy White Gesso. Then they got embossed with LG (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/silver-moon-turquoise?_pos=1&_psq=silver%20moon&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Silver Moon Turquoise</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/hollyhock-scarlet-plum?_pos=3&_psq=holly&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Hollyhock Scarlet Plum</a>) Embossing Powders. For some extra sparkle and texture, I applied Finnabair (Crushed Ice) Effect Paste (also new) to the snowflakes and card edges. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_bvSSZW-MaGUAVsrKNZUEZLLxUesT-_Gh-DX_kgHFchU4o6LdOB5kvT4ecNd0q2U2s3BzbH6VI0sEX83BZAYb-T5GJDypobwnuGO9cc1K5MHxQ6iQr_njHMcrFWVEirafffK6MLs2wuc/s2048/20210114_162217.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_bvSSZW-MaGUAVsrKNZUEZLLxUesT-_Gh-DX_kgHFchU4o6LdOB5kvT4ecNd0q2U2s3BzbH6VI0sEX83BZAYb-T5GJDypobwnuGO9cc1K5MHxQ6iQr_njHMcrFWVEirafffK6MLs2wuc/s320/20210114_162217.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Finally, the sentiment was embossed with LG (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/hollyhock-scarlet-plum?_pos=3&_psq=holly&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Hollyhock Scarlet Plum</a>) Embossing Powder. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7A_Vdyrtmds5BZA5yyk7Dfq2Hmxygu-x4TdGfKKawuk52EM7l0i3X8x7lg2Y2QJMBZd8XME8DjFwMYu0R8Znz173z529Ssg2_iycQ32Je9ex8XRV4Qy7FwXr8prm6342TguoS59VfJlQ/s2048/20210114_162231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7A_Vdyrtmds5BZA5yyk7Dfq2Hmxygu-x4TdGfKKawuk52EM7l0i3X8x7lg2Y2QJMBZd8XME8DjFwMYu0R8Znz173z529Ssg2_iycQ32Je9ex8XRV4Qy7FwXr8prm6342TguoS59VfJlQ/s320/20210114_162231.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></p></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks for looking, and hope your year has gotten off to a great start! </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>*************************************</b></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/">Lindy's Gang</a> ~ </b><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2021/01/01/a-new-year-and-a-new-color-challenge/">January Color Challenge</a></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2021/01/01/a-new-year-and-a-new-color-challenge/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcdXbWk1OdYcYirtaMpoJagKat6A3gMCo3WQoJ8WQp0YIR_6j4Vh2TWCvfSzgvnw6oKLNL_3QGxeI0ZATyzkstcvvhYJ9ERSrtxcJyvzI2-osWVFigCUlcfnui6kZGd3tPVDPzY-6o3KY/w200-h200/1.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/">Lindy's Gang Products Used</a>:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/sprays">Sprays</a> </b>(<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/sidewalk-chalk?_pos=1&_psq=sidewa&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Sidewalk Chalk</a>, <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/pop-rock-purple?_pos=2&_psq=pop%20roc&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Pop Rock Purple</a>, and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/afternoon-delight-denim?_pos=2&_psq=afternoon&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Afternoon Delight Denim</a>)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/embossing-powder">Embossing Powders</a> </b>(<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/silver-moon-turquoise?_pos=1&_psq=silver%20moon&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Silver Moon Turquoise</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/hollyhock-scarlet-plum?_pos=3&_psq=holly&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Hollyhock Scarlet Plum</a>)</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://moremixedmediachallenge.blogspot.com/">More Mixed Media Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="http://moremixedmediachallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/more-mixed-media-challenge-anything.html">Anything Goes with Optional Blue</a></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/">Allsorts</a> ~ </b><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/week-607-something-new.html">Week 607 Something New</a> (Chipboard Snowflakes and Finnabair (Crushed Ice) Effect Paste)</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a> ~ </b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-challenge-417-anything-goes.html">January #417 Anything Goes</a></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/?m=1">Stamping Sensations</a> ~ </b><a href="http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-favourite-stamps.html?m=1">January Favorite Stamps</a> (Used my favorite winter stamp Bo Bunny Snowflakes)</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/">613 Avenue Create</a> ~ </b><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-1-january-2021-anything-goes.html">#1 January Anything Goes</a></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HxqewCYgmvkAxXA_LUete4tOxcXPXcXpm1Yrs8FG2zHZ0nEee98LWYitCjuxrhLkGFjKeEnUBvfxEzJwH-ERzLwXNZD3bBEhoFNhV4Tp1siAILTP8gjhjvldI20HeV0YZEDO1s9eUOc/s110/Drea-Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HxqewCYgmvkAxXA_LUete4tOxcXPXcXpm1Yrs8FG2zHZ0nEee98LWYitCjuxrhLkGFjKeEnUBvfxEzJwH-ERzLwXNZD3bBEhoFNhV4Tp1siAILTP8gjhjvldI20HeV0YZEDO1s9eUOc/w200-h153/Drea-Signature.png" width="200" /></a></div><p></p>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-64289975085057119192020-12-28T20:36:00.005-08:002020-12-28T20:39:31.925-08:002020 Christmas Tree Card<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Hello! I hope you had a wonderful holiday! Unfortunately I wasn't able to get as many Christmas cards done this year as I would've liked, but did manage to duplicate this one a few times. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitykBILQ6f7Gt332MJWe2RNlHaS-6WrrKMWKenhx6kDdSqQ1mnHVW_Wvy4YFupga9gqR7Eep32zaokEQPJHUS-SQClOP4xUsSesqw0SB2xFJDWiQFN3g227bzyuxRQ9Ilhu-ILn1sHAVM/s2048/2020+Christmas+Tree+Card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1105" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitykBILQ6f7Gt332MJWe2RNlHaS-6WrrKMWKenhx6kDdSqQ1mnHVW_Wvy4YFupga9gqR7Eep32zaokEQPJHUS-SQClOP4xUsSesqw0SB2xFJDWiQFN3g227bzyuxRQ9Ilhu-ILn1sHAVM/w216-h400/2020+Christmas+Tree+Card.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The background started with some Lindy's Gang Sprays and Magicals to create a light golden shimmer, which is hard to see in the photos. Then I used a stamp with Distress Inks (Aged Mahogany and Barn Door), and spritzed it with water before stamping for a more vintage look. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> To make the tree, I applied a heavy layer of white gesso to the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/tree-s-stencil?search=tree%20stencil">Tree's Stencil</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a>, using a palette knife to create texture. Once dry, I reapplied the stencil and used a stencil brush with Art Alchemy Metallique Paints (Green Olive and Dark Forest). Then I highlighted all of that texture with Finnabair Wax (Vintage Gold), along with the card edges. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlY1yCczArkjO7wpeCeHkStZ-paHvwMm1Yr7YnrJG6DVKOCFlI_8-4y3A0fSRCMeiPSR_wP4cqG7pa7v_lCvTqnJuo9afP9n1NZpdreXxIYlmdczfBBgOWZME0WY3CultPxbHdQE42kk/s2048/20201221_134733.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlY1yCczArkjO7wpeCeHkStZ-paHvwMm1Yr7YnrJG6DVKOCFlI_8-4y3A0fSRCMeiPSR_wP4cqG7pa7v_lCvTqnJuo9afP9n1NZpdreXxIYlmdczfBBgOWZME0WY3CultPxbHdQE42kk/s320/20201221_134733.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Red and gold sequins made the perfect ornaments, and the star was embossed onto black cardstock with Ranger (Gold Tinsel) Embossing Powder. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXUi-RpGsuW3fdY0rfJ_bmxEdpeAb1BXoHYeHeq5AJTkPWlr74OaRroB7aCpIdT8MF6V8PFENZpVmlTz2jKnyb0k8FoE0W6Z3fvIQHEK6g3urXvEjWbAqLXwaQosORow8fjuCZV4ydr0Y/s2048/20201221_134545.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXUi-RpGsuW3fdY0rfJ_bmxEdpeAb1BXoHYeHeq5AJTkPWlr74OaRroB7aCpIdT8MF6V8PFENZpVmlTz2jKnyb0k8FoE0W6Z3fvIQHEK6g3urXvEjWbAqLXwaQosORow8fjuCZV4ydr0Y/s320/20201221_134545.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The same embossing powder was also used for the sentiment, stamped onto red cardstock, and backed with a strip of ribbon. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIRQJ2S-ylEI5QYxz1FkG0OeJShL2nnTsDW08sxhjHkPnEMZ-zO55oSzl172ZQTyg_3Cws2MRpAHoMX04x30IVAek58BuopXdr32Wz3O0Woq8TnUvRigKEn_8kat5C87OpbKFnlJlWCg/s2048/20201221_134753.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1517" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIRQJ2S-ylEI5QYxz1FkG0OeJShL2nnTsDW08sxhjHkPnEMZ-zO55oSzl172ZQTyg_3Cws2MRpAHoMX04x30IVAek58BuopXdr32Wz3O0Woq8TnUvRigKEn_8kat5C87OpbKFnlJlWCg/s320/20201221_134753.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks for looking, and have a Happy New Year!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>*********************************</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://creativeembellishmentsblog.com/">Creative Embellishments</a> ~ </b><a href="http://creativeembellishmentsblog.com/2020/12/december-challenge-8/">December Challenge</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://creativeembellishmentsblog.com/2020/12/december-challenge-8/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="963" data-original-width="963" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrUoroA7pArJu44mQPOAOMcSCMU7ROZV0LZ8kX_yHR2WhO_W84a8W43DRukChgsjSVph2llxDdKSYoMee2s4pQ0zG-KqBNzcuQl3QRgMZDwZ0EnF0UWMcJY-RVct7Ei2IU-JHxrCGJAU/w200-h200/decc.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/">Simon Says Monday</a> ~ </b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=22215">Celebrate</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wednesday</a> ~ </b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-sparkle-and-shine-2/">Sparkle and Shine</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">Allsorts</a><b> ~ </b><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/week-6034-sparkle-and-shine.html">Week 603/4 Sparkle and Shine</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I rarely add photos to my art journal pages, but this one brings me right back to my childhood, reminding me of vacations from Southern California to Lake Tahoe and my late Great Grandma's cabin in Verdi, NV. I was always collecting pine cones and rocks whenever I was there, so I had to include them on this page, adding micro beads to represent the rocks. And I never left home without my Pooh Bear! Lol!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXxiW0vIAZNf9ioODYd1QenJDO5QYpwwIYebNIOHdpFfxmtH28Ty9HjfUdIAWzCZ2IZa6p2k8t6vHCQpfEMRggcgrFsJD6x5Uypyb99_T08hNU6It7flc3HWE5rN_XFrKhup0QZoZAvXs/s2048/Childhood+Memories+Art+Journal+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1538" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXxiW0vIAZNf9ioODYd1QenJDO5QYpwwIYebNIOHdpFfxmtH28Ty9HjfUdIAWzCZ2IZa6p2k8t6vHCQpfEMRggcgrFsJD6x5Uypyb99_T08hNU6It7flc3HWE5rN_XFrKhup0QZoZAvXs/w300-h400/Childhood+Memories+Art+Journal+.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The bottom layer was made with crumpled up pieces of kraft paper, and painted with Dylusions Paints (Melted Chocolate and Ground Coffee) to create a faux leather. Then I used my finger to apply Finnabair (Vintage Gold) Metallique Wax to the cracks and wrinkles, along with the torn edges of the beautiful <a href="http://www.mintaypapers.com/">Mintay Papers</a>, including the fussy cut suitcases, feathers, camera, and birds, from the <a href="http://www.mintaypapers.com/?page_id=1057">Harmony Collection</a>, which I was lucky enough to win from a previous challenge at <a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/">More Than Words</a>. I also used the wax on the chipboard <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/pine-cone-clusters.html?search=pine%20cone">Pinecone Cluster</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a> after embossing it with Distress Embossing Powder (Vintage Photo).</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vlldKHmBLg-WmGBIeqOgNhSS-GAWYeiE3r0EJwMlfyNGXEI1EwLHlr_kpYhE4csgcYKM0uwKdTT3KDJ1L3hBufgxw3uesH-hvuzAYmP8Wuhm5cU8ExewYQtwBJ___3RhvN6ofqe6KdA/s2048/20201207_153711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vlldKHmBLg-WmGBIeqOgNhSS-GAWYeiE3r0EJwMlfyNGXEI1EwLHlr_kpYhE4csgcYKM0uwKdTT3KDJ1L3hBufgxw3uesH-hvuzAYmP8Wuhm5cU8ExewYQtwBJ___3RhvN6ofqe6KdA/s320/20201207_153711.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The circles were handstitched with embroidery threads and a gold rayon, which doesn't really show in these photos because it's so thin, and the torn circle was colored with Lindy's Gang Metallic Magical Shakers (Glittering Gold, Antique Gold and Antique Bronze), and inked around the edges with Ranger Archival Ink (Potting Soil). </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">A very old sticker sheet was finally used for the pine cones in between the feathers, and also happened to have the perfect quote.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsy4TgMRKoDAlbklTCFumUmyfZnWXfTB9y4_saynU8C5Rc0hc3iZm4rX4sdzJgODK_nARX93JzG6ZkEYImCrCydPh9wu2uL0HtMXiiIWraUiCvoNBhAZhVFwHhILvRrXDvl_lV3zO4dQ/s2048/20201207_153810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsy4TgMRKoDAlbklTCFumUmyfZnWXfTB9y4_saynU8C5Rc0hc3iZm4rX4sdzJgODK_nARX93JzG6ZkEYImCrCydPh9wu2uL0HtMXiiIWraUiCvoNBhAZhVFwHhILvRrXDvl_lV3zO4dQ/s320/20201207_153810.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> My favorite part of this page is the craft feathers that started out the color of the shirt that I'm wearing in this photo! I wet them with water first and used a paintbrush to apply LG (Blue Banff) Squirt along the feather lines. After a few coats, and letting them dry in between, I adhered them onto my page with Ranger Multi Medium (Gloss). Then I painted the feather lines with Art Alchemy Sparks Paint (Dragon's Eye), splattered some on the background, and finished the rest of the page with more Ranger Multi Medium (Gloss). </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nDHE4nyslb-aogbjIGZ8pAaioCAvov6MViTRj2igKxecI1L7vigWH-Sag5gGZmOUrKP79N2zbyOGHf0Tl1k2ya8-rSij_pXvjdcR-aKZihgvq_FW61tZ8pD7AAmlxC8u4JYocWU9sbE/s2048/20201207_153735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nDHE4nyslb-aogbjIGZ8pAaioCAvov6MViTRj2igKxecI1L7vigWH-Sag5gGZmOUrKP79N2zbyOGHf0Tl1k2ya8-rSij_pXvjdcR-aKZihgvq_FW61tZ8pD7AAmlxC8u4JYocWU9sbE/s320/20201207_153735.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> Strips of lace were used to create belts, and were also adhered with Ranger Multi Medium (Gloss). The buckles started out silver, and were painted with Dylusions (Ground Coffee) Paint, and finished with Art Alchemy Metallique (Vintage Gold) Wax. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuSuyDrZG19Dp1rt6lLCBsqgdAXDkmNvOsSiVgH-aRY0b50Ig6ZpimS466QAmu3b9OH2TiYju4VTcXsxvew0mJXCYaHE4p-zEHp3n1XjQU2pEjNGAZohR2ThH-O7oX8lknUEl28zcctFs/s2048/20201207_153606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuSuyDrZG19Dp1rt6lLCBsqgdAXDkmNvOsSiVgH-aRY0b50Ig6ZpimS466QAmu3b9OH2TiYju4VTcXsxvew0mJXCYaHE4p-zEHp3n1XjQU2pEjNGAZohR2ThH-O7oX8lknUEl28zcctFs/s320/20201207_153606.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The strip of lace in the middle was the same light blue as the top one, but got dyed with a few coats of Lindy's (Banff Blue) Squirt.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhLTa-YVu6dZBS3ZD9sRR4A_ZXKE4HynPAHDJJyPk2dYQebQbGOuBd4SAmdMbR79rbspAVIwvjeAZwNvD3eR278PbhXx_t_pf5y2pAGDT0QrB04zDCZht-GwGsS5Nl-oYEnkIDzlh-Dtw/s2048/20201207_153822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhLTa-YVu6dZBS3ZD9sRR4A_ZXKE4HynPAHDJJyPk2dYQebQbGOuBd4SAmdMbR79rbspAVIwvjeAZwNvD3eR278PbhXx_t_pf5y2pAGDT0QrB04zDCZht-GwGsS5Nl-oYEnkIDzlh-Dtw/s320/20201207_153822.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks for looking, and take care! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>**************************</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/">More Than Words</a> ~ </b><a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/december-2020-main-challenge-childhood.html">December Main Challenge</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/december-2020-main-challenge-childhood.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="778" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQqU3KcNS1uPu9byoOpb8YyTSICnkHpvh1kyV2iavJifFaY_YBmQcpO2YEhbOQjwM_14WB7qpLbf9uniSKPiTL-yXG3m9goz419qTKq1zdKtz3H9MQCwITGrrRcN7gQpmL8CUkM0y11g/w162-h200/dec+main.jpg" width="162" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/?m=1">Art Sandbox</a> ~ </b><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/2020/11/koloroton-30-edycja-sponsorowana.html?m=1">KoloroTon #30</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/2020/11/koloroton-30-edycja-sponsorowana.html?m=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSQ-6mxhyphenhyphen5iHVU_OOK3LkZVY_bSZm1UwQjYOwc45SmAcEMDKsYycb4MBShCXUDVCRdkUPWDC-MQ47PQXvh0CCbFKE9s3f10FwgKKVGOLY8t-ri9yUIe7GJQnrj2T8tpKQ6_WefR5RRe_Y/w200-h200/AP_koloroTON+niebieski_brazowy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/">Art Journal Journey</a> ~ </b><a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-meaning-of.html">The Meaning Of</a> (Childhood Memories)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/">Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2020/12/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge-67.html">#67 Anything Mixed Media Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">Moving Along With The Times</a> ~ </b><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2020/12/challenge-125-for-december-holidays.html">#125 Summer or Winter Vacation</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQi_ZG1EZ5kqqKqVye6ozjeRHBX3lqd3DGBM0mOlout2aH-dWSnlf41P5g2sJOqm_MiCtVj5vgtIL9ZFH_SuH2pYRJreqhmPf1ZOanvoH0_ueZK9gAU34ihP2TRbYEteLO4WGpPYRd4U/s110/Drea-Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQi_ZG1EZ5kqqKqVye6ozjeRHBX3lqd3DGBM0mOlout2aH-dWSnlf41P5g2sJOqm_MiCtVj5vgtIL9ZFH_SuH2pYRJreqhmPf1ZOanvoH0_ueZK9gAU34ihP2TRbYEteLO4WGpPYRd4U/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-68667036108265374562020-11-09T21:24:00.004-08:002020-11-09T21:45:27.795-08:00Mini Milk Carton Houses<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Don't throw out your milk cartons! Just give them a good wash, and they'll be ready to recycle into houses. I used the small cartons on this trio, taking my inspiration from the colorful Victorian houses found in San Francisco, California. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rwdI-De5-qcN-ws3y-c3tRvakAHY4WIAl7v0xcK_5nGK6zrqtWHS8DVpP3UG49Y7sk-LWhXAD0jN-Bu7ugKfjShRWVii_aNZqErP6jKdO5lKSXJq3-rqjz3BJzLhgu27sF_CEbKI0kQ/s2048/Mini+Milk+Carton+Houses.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rwdI-De5-qcN-ws3y-c3tRvakAHY4WIAl7v0xcK_5nGK6zrqtWHS8DVpP3UG49Y7sk-LWhXAD0jN-Bu7ugKfjShRWVii_aNZqErP6jKdO5lKSXJq3-rqjz3BJzLhgu27sF_CEbKI0kQ/w400-h300/Mini+Milk+Carton+Houses.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I started by cutting 1/2" strips of white cardstock, and used a stiffer brush to apply a coat of clear gesso. Once dry, I colored them with Distress Crayons (Peacock Feathers, Chipped Sapphire, Picked Raspberry, Seedless Preserves, Shaded Lilac, and Wilted Violet), smudged them with my fingers, and added (Black Soot) around the </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>edges. A</span><span>fter cutting out the doors, </span><span>I layered and glued them around the carton like siding on a house. The windows were stamped and embossed with Emerald Creek Boho Blends (Wrought Iron) Embossing Powder. Then I colored them with the same Distress Crayons using a brush and water for a softer effect.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizm2twjMhlS6ecY3dOa2ug5u9NM4_x6ONj6LC4JpmZKg2ApwBwD_GOD70eeAWoQHjv8rd9m9NaxLBq0X89gHRVTuC-kJCkoIeAdYhD0uuG7gU2gykimRZRcCZHwFuq535RocAC_5xLBXM/s2048/20201109_162620.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizm2twjMhlS6ecY3dOa2ug5u9NM4_x6ONj6LC4JpmZKg2ApwBwD_GOD70eeAWoQHjv8rd9m9NaxLBq0X89gHRVTuC-kJCkoIeAdYhD0uuG7gU2gykimRZRcCZHwFuq535RocAC_5xLBXM/s320/20201109_162620.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> <span style="font-size: large;">I used my leftover scraps from the siding, to make the bottom halves of the doors, by cutting the width of the 1/2" strips in half, and piecing them back together. Small brads were used for the knobs, and the doors framed with pieces from a cereal box. The framing, </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>window sills, (</span><span>cut with the Cricut Expression using the George and Basic Shapes cartridge)</span><span>, and scallop stamping along the eaves, were embossed with Ranger Mixed Media Powder (Bone).</span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-btAqHI8hM8Ix7GPx8uBMejFqHvc-V8wJ-0E7SDnEzhyphenhyphen1TVMWgO30pX9iTj7jRcB9pR5t_hvY9Pk4kDBgR46qht6IZEpkxmwqQMkYeklxlt3SUNfhbwGIIPPanf7ADqxFTZ-TufpsO2g/s4032/20201109_162318.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-btAqHI8hM8Ix7GPx8uBMejFqHvc-V8wJ-0E7SDnEzhyphenhyphen1TVMWgO30pX9iTj7jRcB9pR5t_hvY9Pk4kDBgR46qht6IZEpkxmwqQMkYeklxlt3SUNfhbwGIIPPanf7ADqxFTZ-TufpsO2g/s320/20201109_162318.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> <span style="font-size: large;">The roof shingles are actually the centers of a flower stamp, that reminded me of a peacock feather, and were embossed with Emerald Creek (Black Cherry) Aroma Embossing Powder. </span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNpQiccM8DwhEGAGIY345XlbP5aDjVTjtuLt3RHtZ8qLs5PnCNMP7BVTpDPtIATScJW4aaxqlmcNRXjUemlaFKU_wB2Cb-1oAjjUoATWOINKnHgIzjtP6u1i_QCdUxL0dyhOjC7rFXDU/s2048/20201109_162418.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNpQiccM8DwhEGAGIY345XlbP5aDjVTjtuLt3RHtZ8qLs5PnCNMP7BVTpDPtIATScJW4aaxqlmcNRXjUemlaFKU_wB2Cb-1oAjjUoATWOINKnHgIzjtP6u1i_QCdUxL0dyhOjC7rFXDU/s320/20201109_162418.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Thanks so much for stopping by!</div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>*********************</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/">Mixed Media Academy</a> ~ </b><a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/2020/11/november-challenge.html">November Challenge</a> (I've been in the mood to create little houses lately, and wanted to make haunted ones for Halloween, but instead went Victorian, which was perfect for this color combo)</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/2020/11/november-challenge.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwW_5lQ9YlkCQut8qNB0lUVdAKsTjhXVoqCS7He_aUUj0ZR5uH44-NDWlFjyhZ4Q3lIFKbnjJcwjDtdgHOh8s3Hq-FUE6xodz1H61vshFn7aFG6RYayAOzDP7d4_12iyoujsdY40KrW98/w200-h200/11+November.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/">The Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog </a>~ </b><a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/2020/10/home-is-where-heart-is.html">Home is Where the Heart is</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/">Try it on Tuesday</a> ~ </b><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2020/10/embossed.html">Embossed</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.bleedingartchallenge.com/">Bleeding Art</a> ~ </b><a href="https://www.bleedingartchallenge.com/2020/10/october-challenge.html">October Challenge</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.bleedingartchallenge.com/2020/10/october-challenge.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="261" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzrjjHWC4ixfZMW-lWiRJ9Dhm6Ywk6CPthC9TlHCVKldzc9yhGW1rzluTdg2_GmFjL4AKpfI3gP-Idij53wpKe0bVrgJk3Rpmt5MYCRaM-FES-usSnOxQcrSsS7emCEDe5OLLtr_SsQY/w131-h200/AnythingGoesNT-web.jpg" width="131" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/">A Vintage Journey</a> ~ </b><a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/11/pairs-trios-and-sets.html">Pairs, Trios, and Sets</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">Country View Challenges</a> ~ </b><a href="https://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/11/november-2020-anything-but-card.html">November Anything But a Card</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/">Creative Artiste</a> ~ </b><a href="https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2020/11/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge-66.html">#66 Anything Mixed Media Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4SOAe7JhPMbQEVGvXMihPnj3G0dxJej_qL8ue2TshnDOb2CT3hp45pkXsSdHEBdVVMn3VmnBS21hTB4HZA70cGgn_LbRtNExyMvePZpgfUYr2sSEtXGmaOs6x1ouCEf18nbbCVp6JYs/s110/Drea-Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4SOAe7JhPMbQEVGvXMihPnj3G0dxJej_qL8ue2TshnDOb2CT3hp45pkXsSdHEBdVVMn3VmnBS21hTB4HZA70cGgn_LbRtNExyMvePZpgfUYr2sSEtXGmaOs6x1ouCEf18nbbCVp6JYs/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div><p></p></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-60165081861210389302020-11-03T13:48:00.004-08:002020-11-03T13:52:00.096-08:00Fall Fairy Art Journal Page<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Fall is my favorite season, so it felt good to finally play with some leaves in my art journal! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pfwkdq4s1LM7nNIMpaLOoB5imiTnD95XaCPv2BenejeeccT3wgs-uJPvSDChwWmjtECw9gYd5Beim-JLL_RYBpci9N-IZ08GAj8ikcPqp4C_Ie2wr_SoO8f5JrwzzCx-p4Kwz-C-mcg/s2048/Fall+Fairy+Art+Journal+Page.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1618" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pfwkdq4s1LM7nNIMpaLOoB5imiTnD95XaCPv2BenejeeccT3wgs-uJPvSDChwWmjtECw9gYd5Beim-JLL_RYBpci9N-IZ08GAj8ikcPqp4C_Ie2wr_SoO8f5JrwzzCx-p4Kwz-C-mcg/w316-h400/Fall+Fairy+Art+Journal+Page.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span> I started by adhering torn dictionary pages, a crossword puzzle, and textured cream papers to my page, along with touches of white gesso. Then I applied black gesso to the birch Tim Holtz Mini Stencil (Set #21). Once it all dried, I colored it with Lindy's Gang Sprays (My Mojito Green and Autumn Maple Crimson) and Magicals (Tears on my Pillow Tangerine, Bratwurst Brown, and Aged Copper). I didn't like the colored trees, so I went over them with Lindy's Gang Sprays (Sidewalk Chalk and Cafe Au Lait). The branch was a leftover die cut that I embossed with Lindy's Gang (Midnight Copper) Embossing Powder. Then I stamped the leaves with Palette Inks, which are permanent, and did the edges with (Black Soot) Distress Ink. T</span><span>o mimic fairy dust, </span><span>they were finished with a coat of (Copper) Stickles.</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiT-4szUY8w8KiNP3SMROlIsLD6oYdFZbZ4UmNMKHfcHU0GLH2zUmWJKsc8YDrmTJXyJpXietw393pnTNKh2AK1bJjwTnyjJbPCgLcCkBEqy52Stc92IQamtAmWMkG3qKQcmDVDrMtLSY/s2048/20201102_074440.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiT-4szUY8w8KiNP3SMROlIsLD6oYdFZbZ4UmNMKHfcHU0GLH2zUmWJKsc8YDrmTJXyJpXietw393pnTNKh2AK1bJjwTnyjJbPCgLcCkBEqy52Stc92IQamtAmWMkG3qKQcmDVDrMtLSY/s320/20201102_074440.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> To add more texture, I colored some cheesecloth/gauze with Lindy's Gang Sprays (My Mojito Green and Sea Mint Green) and (Bratwurst Brown) Magical Shaker. I also added small pieces of copper to resemble dirt, adhered with Ranger Multi Medium Gloss. The foliage on the bottom was stamped and embossed with Lindy's Gang (Midnight Pewter Obsidian) Embossing Powder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggx-FxrqPtIY7eINMEgt3onVB9WcbhxzkMJUSN7PQ8kpTwet7VQmpkxqP8tMfhao6LyZ3ZgrRZSHC59IBaZfJ1PBdtrSPIHsevuOqEc3n-Uy2YtqJJtq1SdLefHQGZxysPzDccL6Gp6O8/s2048/20201102_074520.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggx-FxrqPtIY7eINMEgt3onVB9WcbhxzkMJUSN7PQ8kpTwet7VQmpkxqP8tMfhao6LyZ3ZgrRZSHC59IBaZfJ1PBdtrSPIHsevuOqEc3n-Uy2YtqJJtq1SdLefHQGZxysPzDccL6Gp6O8/s320/20201102_074520.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I printed the quote onto cream cardstock and colored it with some of the same Lindy's Sprays and Magicals. Then I backed the strips with black cardstock and embossed the edges with Lindy's (Midnight Copper) Embossing Powder. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtax87yDSgX4VkeXOWOnsdMhehzsuSkfVu67rUBSnQ6ddZ1hQsBNZeUxDoUZwgWtaTVN9H-p9e7Oxl_OAzNKZXKrj40mLd8dSVNe9G1hY4-ng2tcIEJXxT-UYw1eURzhxaqkcgwk5Ckl0/s2048/20201102_074502.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtax87yDSgX4VkeXOWOnsdMhehzsuSkfVu67rUBSnQ6ddZ1hQsBNZeUxDoUZwgWtaTVN9H-p9e7Oxl_OAzNKZXKrj40mLd8dSVNe9G1hY4-ng2tcIEJXxT-UYw1eURzhxaqkcgwk5Ckl0/s320/20201102_074502.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> I think the quote is perfect for this chipboard <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/sitting-fairies.html?search=fairies">Sitting Fairy</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a>! After a coat of black gesso, I embossed the trunk with Lindy's Gang (Midnight Copper) EP, and the fairy with (Midnight Pewter Obsidian) EP, adding (Copper) Stickles to her wings. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoyPzS7MdN1-PJIvpc1Sl3iFdg-Ki3MS0kjZsbTleSXnljp3ueu1Sk5A1eQQfcJVXy5EucMQ3qoDzgP-BTBtxDA6tI8xoxC82shHrV19LxO534f1GjxLRztNT3DQwrzh6u4uRXuuytXc/s2048/20201102_074540.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1467" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoyPzS7MdN1-PJIvpc1Sl3iFdg-Ki3MS0kjZsbTleSXnljp3ueu1Sk5A1eQQfcJVXy5EucMQ3qoDzgP-BTBtxDA6tI8xoxC82shHrV19LxO534f1GjxLRztNT3DQwrzh6u4uRXuuytXc/s320/20201102_074540.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks for looking!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>*************</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Creative Embellishments ~ </b><a href="http://creativeembellishmentsblog.com/2020/11/november-challenge-8/">November Challenge</a> (Inspired by the trees and colors)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://creativeembellishmentsblog.com/2020/11/november-challenge-8/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6IYLq0KqrKcu46JyClXhiUi0sbpS0XGv4SPNorvNwbSfW1-8osB6k8K8B5G-jH3ZD50na-l_wJXod9vD7so6hrqvXrKfrRXkAJbitMOz5smqxfd0ws2iomtsFihhRPkBid8wFI7NGZo/s320/74945140_10218369106411142_6549293963499536384_o-700x438.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/">Try it on Tuesday</a> ~ </b><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2020/10/embossed.html">Embossed</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/?m=1">Art Sandbox</a> ~ </b><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/2020/10/mixed-media-gazabandaz.html?m=1">Gauze/Bandage</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://moremixedmediachallenge.blogspot.com/">More Mixed Media Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="http://moremixedmediachallenge.blogspot.com/2020/10/more-mixed-media-challenge-anything.html">October Anything Goes with optional Orange</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.bleedingartchallenge.com/">Bleeding Art</a> ~ </b><a href="https://www.bleedingartchallenge.com/2020/10/october-challenge.html">October Challenge</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://intaas.blogspot.com/">International Art & Soul</a> ~ </b><a href="http://intaas.blogspot.com/2020/10/ch95-fairies-andor-elves.html">#95 Fairies and/or Elves</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5PTPoLeA2fV7mayleHKXTRDCzRC9bIdBqZWXDWprm-4p_CbDB-kb7oJZoJ-xVppuEW9P6R-B-IirEfwecTJk4pg5pJstXElsqIp-e57fvBtrEAW-yOYBnJ0TqBoLbE30quM4uCNie_Q/s110/Drea-Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5PTPoLeA2fV7mayleHKXTRDCzRC9bIdBqZWXDWprm-4p_CbDB-kb7oJZoJ-xVppuEW9P6R-B-IirEfwecTJk4pg5pJstXElsqIp-e57fvBtrEAW-yOYBnJ0TqBoLbE30quM4uCNie_Q/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div><p></p>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-74691152308868432962020-10-26T15:01:00.001-07:002020-10-26T15:01:13.144-07:00Once in a blue moon Tag<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Did you know that this Halloween also happens to be a blue moon? Not surprising for 2020, which inspired this tag.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_h5EnQtyax-e_eTEPCbZqc1KU7LM3uJ3R4wmf_fMe3ZQpb9HGs2JdRj3MrFfAsifbISbWAgc-Dfq5HWlzgoDdvws0uWxZnicr6UN7nlTxBP5n3qQz6OjHUEdCaZ2OTPTIjp63ytrkZk/s2518/Once+in+a+blue+moon+Tag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2518" data-original-width="1249" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_h5EnQtyax-e_eTEPCbZqc1KU7LM3uJ3R4wmf_fMe3ZQpb9HGs2JdRj3MrFfAsifbISbWAgc-Dfq5HWlzgoDdvws0uWxZnicr6UN7nlTxBP5n3qQz6OjHUEdCaZ2OTPTIjp63ytrkZk/w199-h400/Once+in+a+blue+moon+Tag.jpg" width="199" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The background started as a collage of torn pieces of a crossword puzzle, a Bingo card, and a stamped calendar for October, using an older clear Prima stamp. Then I covered it all with white gesso, and colored it with Distress Spray Stains (Blueprint Sketch, Broken China, and Wilted Violet) and Lindy's Gang Spray (Freaky FrankenLime) on the bottom. After splattering with water, I also did some splatters with Lindy's Gang (Sidewalk Chalk) Spray. The moon was done with the technique seen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeN5Ex9Hn_E">here</a> on Youtube, and the title using old alpha stickers covered with (Black Diamond) Stickles. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNo0TNTcCYr6K6trY6gnWo78Wkri3XVycV45fp10HbhzNwBSLKRgptJoDnmcwNPI4IYRKhuJEuUpuAEqrX6pV80IOq2EEHZW6nLv_KWKNfhpFbur4JWQAEuZyqS2_qkyeU38uEoWrPs_s/s2048/20201025_173437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNo0TNTcCYr6K6trY6gnWo78Wkri3XVycV45fp10HbhzNwBSLKRgptJoDnmcwNPI4IYRKhuJEuUpuAEqrX6pV80IOq2EEHZW6nLv_KWKNfhpFbur4JWQAEuZyqS2_qkyeU38uEoWrPs_s/s320/20201025_173437.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The chipboard date was covered with black gesso and embossed with Emerald Creek (Mirror Platinum) Embossing Powder. Behind the 3, I stamped a ghost with Lindy's Gang (Sidewalk Chalk) Spray. The tombstones got a marbled look by combining white and grey gesso together with a palette knife.<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNySvO8ZvnuvDKIiElc99M56psna0X6OmOtcEBR8IbTnCM0CaweNnUQo4Xdm2DO0Ber0a4UmLcc68Rla4stJ4UMdWd-zOFRPeQQ15JB-PgDiVWqHmrjEa3nbXIMRD0AS7iyJBmi3J3aCQ/s2048/20201025_173430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNySvO8ZvnuvDKIiElc99M56psna0X6OmOtcEBR8IbTnCM0CaweNnUQo4Xdm2DO0Ber0a4UmLcc68Rla4stJ4UMdWd-zOFRPeQQ15JB-PgDiVWqHmrjEa3nbXIMRD0AS7iyJBmi3J3aCQ/s320/20201025_173430.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The gate, branch, and tombstones were all cut with the Cricut Expression using the October 31st cartridge. After coating the gate and branch with black gesso, I embossed them with Emerald Creek (Onyx Frost) Embossing Powder. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAEU3te1x744uo2PpEZ0DlvyfDCDjZN9GgBRswQk1pILQ9FL3fMNbxvDQ7kHbzts0iRoY_MQQJjb79hRbPqnu3wrx3V8q818MxAjqBprhNl3ci6WzrjnQpEiaZJ7bIwQOyJeSBzda2Zo/s2048/20201025_173249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1619" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAEU3te1x744uo2PpEZ0DlvyfDCDjZN9GgBRswQk1pILQ9FL3fMNbxvDQ7kHbzts0iRoY_MQQJjb79hRbPqnu3wrx3V8q818MxAjqBprhNl3ci6WzrjnQpEiaZJ7bIwQOyJeSBzda2Zo/s320/20201025_173249.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Colorful fibers were added to the top and bottom, with (Black Soot) Distress Ink finishing the edges.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhLhplNfZzSOMN2hFHLq4Xut17fZdtLIWIxuUf91Vs8O14qppWE2tGaBN9XFgpnTREnMH2S6RaCPw8kOjqlJdoHwQWEP_BBHSlQG15NBpErQ2hpUHMVyFDC2gpJXUXxakE_XPfTA0O-o/s2048/20201025_173604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhLhplNfZzSOMN2hFHLq4Xut17fZdtLIWIxuUf91Vs8O14qppWE2tGaBN9XFgpnTREnMH2S6RaCPw8kOjqlJdoHwQWEP_BBHSlQG15NBpErQ2hpUHMVyFDC2gpJXUXxakE_XPfTA0O-o/s320/20201025_173604.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks for stopping by, and take care! 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</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ29bNut4xNEdTSMYP5NnwyjLC9lvbdRaULUyZy7dXPjEjyNG73HHIu0RYpLl6MschE7wIhfry69cqfPUR58KFsOx4Oc0YuhCoAjGYuewPyz-TGHKbZ7_wIFUsOZU9_6z08_lif1-a5BA/s2048/Halloween+ATC%2527s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="2048" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ29bNut4xNEdTSMYP5NnwyjLC9lvbdRaULUyZy7dXPjEjyNG73HHIu0RYpLl6MschE7wIhfry69cqfPUR58KFsOx4Oc0YuhCoAjGYuewPyz-TGHKbZ7_wIFUsOZU9_6z08_lif1-a5BA/w400-h244/Halloween+ATC%2527s.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> They were made from playing cards that started with a coat of white gesso. Then I applied some of the newer and brighter Dylusions Paints, added some script stamping, and embossed the trees, house, and bats with Emerald Creek (Onyx Frost) Embossing Powder. </span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDZaoE6TxWgB8YArN76c5iL8620ILfbklXmp5Xxo-KPwyP9NQ7G7xNWFniB7Xed7PAmYD6X_12Fg1sj0G2OhB-x9o9wQyfmqGry7oDgEeVAK2qWZpDle5S5ZJgjyEV2uAbBE3A760LEo/s2048/20201019_083034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDZaoE6TxWgB8YArN76c5iL8620ILfbklXmp5Xxo-KPwyP9NQ7G7xNWFniB7Xed7PAmYD6X_12Fg1sj0G2OhB-x9o9wQyfmqGry7oDgEeVAK2qWZpDle5S5ZJgjyEV2uAbBE3A760LEo/s320/20201019_083034.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The bats and label are from the <a href="https://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/">Funkie Junkie Boutique</a>, pre -Coronavirus, when they would include a little goodie bag with your purchase. I have lots set aside for future ATC's or tags. Lol! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtBZv99ckjkfmCltZ2jc8YJ2hQ23FWstAJoliRcVtqkYvl7Evub5NHAzw-i9lY6PTiYfR3hOaZR2y-ieTWGq07H0KXkMWYRhfTURih8LfW7_AUo7ybDWsZcLZhK_5Qy8FIirBd2vvJUY/s2048/20201019_083115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtBZv99ckjkfmCltZ2jc8YJ2hQ23FWstAJoliRcVtqkYvl7Evub5NHAzw-i9lY6PTiYfR3hOaZR2y-ieTWGq07H0KXkMWYRhfTURih8LfW7_AUo7ybDWsZcLZhK_5Qy8FIirBd2vvJUY/s320/20201019_083115.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The chipboard pumpkin is from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a>, and was also painted with Dylusions Paints after a coat of white gesso. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgds3WcvIXO78MGHjH_FIM6KYXYkSk2kS58vez7BKHawbKKoRI50UT0T-lj9UpVNd2BVA8nIEITeZVRJpD_Q0NmBiBZt9v0Ifp0MxAhVZ-ClW6ZnlEUnpAHw4z84y3MOztCQRB5lJzDv_A/s2048/20201019_083216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgds3WcvIXO78MGHjH_FIM6KYXYkSk2kS58vez7BKHawbKKoRI50UT0T-lj9UpVNd2BVA8nIEITeZVRJpD_Q0NmBiBZt9v0Ifp0MxAhVZ-ClW6ZnlEUnpAHw4z84y3MOztCQRB5lJzDv_A/s320/20201019_083216.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks for looking, and take care!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>***********************</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/">The Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog</a> ~ </b><a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/2020/10/purple-orange-green-eek-its-halloween.html">Purple, Orange, Green! Eek! It's Halloween!</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/">Try it on Tuesday</a> ~ </b><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2020/10/halloween.html">Halloween</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">Country View Challenges</a> ~ </b><a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/10/october-2020-halloween-make-scene.html">Halloween (Make A Scene)</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations Challenges</a> ~ </b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/10/october-challenge-414-anything-goes.html">October #414 Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">My Time To Craft</a> ~ </b><a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/10/challenge-443-halloween-or-cats.html">#443 Halloween or Cats</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/">Unicorn Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/10/challenge-59-spooky-andor-cute.html">#59 Spooky and/or Cute</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXddzjP5zpb_javTWVshCqXIQZyLC0yojZxmH4JP3CaG8BieYI34NQUKOVCmyMG-KCp4XnyPIAMevESUcU0668G9RNyHvt-jKni8HqHHv5814yUTNi6S_oZXo9ZWWe1vvZ58XQsBHPM_M/s110/Drea-Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXddzjP5zpb_javTWVshCqXIQZyLC0yojZxmH4JP3CaG8BieYI34NQUKOVCmyMG-KCp4XnyPIAMevESUcU0668G9RNyHvt-jKni8HqHHv5814yUTNi6S_oZXo9ZWWe1vvZ58XQsBHPM_M/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-15609564297001598862020-10-15T17:53:00.000-07:002020-10-15T17:53:38.979-07:00Lindy's Gang October Color Birthday Card <p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Hi everybody! I hope you're staying safe and healthy! I'm here to share a mixed media card made for a Winter Birthday.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkLw6OrWtOMKlyVTnRg7FrRg2p7z296Xqr-DeGPxcbN0lo77vW1WBHpm8Z29CLAgLWM12emQV_E52nvjLBI42hMVXHTNvCYXtJDmThjeDavaTqxto2uBa46a7CjCVyFs_Gs2ZyOjP1IQ/s2048/LG+October+Birthday+Card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="2048" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkLw6OrWtOMKlyVTnRg7FrRg2p7z296Xqr-DeGPxcbN0lo77vW1WBHpm8Z29CLAgLWM12emQV_E52nvjLBI42hMVXHTNvCYXtJDmThjeDavaTqxto2uBa46a7CjCVyFs_Gs2ZyOjP1IQ/w400-h264/LG+October+Birthday+Card.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The colors are inspired by the <a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2020/10/01/lindys-october-challenge-2/">October Color Challenge</a> at <a href="https://lindysgang.blog/">Lindy's Gang</a>.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2020/10/01/lindys-october-challenge-2/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1yAWQHXKI4cKF5OvPuRhN2O5_H6O3w6rIuufbnQnnJm5M-wNhQsdSaxwSNXYxnXkAlNqIKCkKpUHXSScCMTHSwTJen6zDXewRcNdp16PYjxfyyje6S-LxewpjDbZyKSP1IEsCaGgEvs/s320/90786870_10219642764312346_6662387088127688704_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The design is based on <a href="http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com/2020/10/sketch-247.html">Sketch #247</a> at <a href="http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com/">Feeling Sketchy</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com/2020/10/sketch-247.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyqUMCud3PuUQ9KNgPv9XfFHRBP95Yr7Eq06X3X-uIEJDnOD1ziQ0X5pVQ0VF_6Cuuih_-UE7FiTqaZyy74gwn0TZIIDuxwl4ctCWbl46aIaJjDG130vSMeqBaaX_ckPigFSfFkkMADHQ/s320/10-2020++Mari.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I started with white gesso applied to one of the Tim Holtz Mini Layered Stencil's from Set #47. Then I applied the gesso to a diecut flourish directly onto the background, and set it aside to dry. The next step was coloring the flourish with Lindy's Gang (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/stormy-silver?_pos=1&_psq=storm&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Stormy Silver</a>) Magical Shaker, and embossing it with LG (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/queen-shebas-silver?_pos=1&_psq=queen%20sheba&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Queen Sheba's Silver</a>) Embossing Powder, also used on the edges.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVXsYyabwLRCC4HEcOzX2Lk-NzbebhhArxRsGoNjC0SPviZfrMPvUQD28IPKiaWyXL3ZmgSmC4zVD37vNDOSjuLGgAXi4D2XOG8cV9a4VsY-GPmAgWcEGUbs6A44uZm1a4zA_Wo2Vvu4/s2048/20201014_180212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVXsYyabwLRCC4HEcOzX2Lk-NzbebhhArxRsGoNjC0SPviZfrMPvUQD28IPKiaWyXL3ZmgSmC4zVD37vNDOSjuLGgAXi4D2XOG8cV9a4VsY-GPmAgWcEGUbs6A44uZm1a4zA_Wo2Vvu4/s320/20201014_180212.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The background colors started with LG Sprays (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/ocean-breeze-blue?_pos=1&_psq=ocea&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Ocean Breeze Blue</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/bougainvillea-fuchsia?_pos=3&_psq=bougain&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Bougainvillea Fuchsia</a>). Once dry, I added the next layer using LG Magicals (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/drop-dead-diva-magical-shimmer-powders?_pos=5&_sid=ea47e5ba8&_ss=r">Hi Maintenance Magenta</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/guten-tag-teal?_pos=2&_psq=guten&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Guten Tag Teal</a>) mixed with water. Snow was splattered with LG (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/sidewalk-chalk?_pos=1&_psq=sidewalk&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Sidewalk Chalk</a>) Spray, and the details of the stencil work picked up with Finnabair Metallique Wax (Brushed Iron).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiig5hHKixd3xmehTTwD_7YtVoIkBnNbGWtd4W9SXy-oCgvyBJHVadCAL2_UfHm8qRBfSy0rBPBkLSIRSHexV4zhLqhgJYH9yg6xmCN0w5olMkTyOKVDlTSdfoe323MpJQb96tmrVhGkDg/s2048/20201014_180123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiig5hHKixd3xmehTTwD_7YtVoIkBnNbGWtd4W9SXy-oCgvyBJHVadCAL2_UfHm8qRBfSy0rBPBkLSIRSHexV4zhLqhgJYH9yg6xmCN0w5olMkTyOKVDlTSdfoe323MpJQb96tmrVhGkDg/s320/20201014_180123.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> To create snow on the flowers, I added touches of white gesso, embossed with LG (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/purely-white?_pos=1&_psq=purel&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Purely White</a>) Embossing Powder, also done around the sentiment.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnyQxUp52phP2Iloq4sgpFJp4OzsQCmw53U4-q1n-oA-wJgr-ZdrlmwXrkVdtFvIzwPs9B65QRMogB4-9yxBfQoGd9HmeHXHw3_rbiZmi3Se3djxE427iuHBflmUSE4mPV69hqRZGCrY/s2048/20201014_180153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1532" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnyQxUp52phP2Iloq4sgpFJp4OzsQCmw53U4-q1n-oA-wJgr-ZdrlmwXrkVdtFvIzwPs9B65QRMogB4-9yxBfQoGd9HmeHXHw3_rbiZmi3Se3djxE427iuHBflmUSE4mPV69hqRZGCrY/s320/20201014_180153.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks for looking, and take care!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>******************************</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/">Lindy's Gang</a> ~ </b><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2020/10/01/lindys-october-challenge-2/">October Color Challenge</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2020/10/01/lindys-october-challenge-2/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQqYAB2OaZcHuPVfNDT3j_Y0Iz2p94mDqpEtnhPTvQzZuQBGw9t_57knFPIyKHqyFt2RiMSbcaYUEmHbiA7aefyow31oz0_MbKF3LzouXWMxiFsEBzL_8RfQJ4m65w0smhfwJTc4j5yo/w200-h200/90786870_10219642764312346_6662387088127688704_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/">Lindy's Gang Products Used</a>:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/sprays">Sprays </a>~ </b>(<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/ocean-breeze-blue?_pos=1&_psq=ocea&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Ocean Breeze Blue</a>, <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/bougainvillea-fuchsia?_pos=3&_psq=bougain&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Bougainvillea Fuchsia</a>, and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/sidewalk-chalk?_pos=1&_psq=sidewalk&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Sidewalk Chalk</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/magical-powders">Magicals</a> ~ </b>(<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/drop-dead-diva-magical-shimmer-powders?_pos=5&_sid=ea47e5ba8&_ss=r">Hi Maintenance Magenta</a>, <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/guten-tag-teal?_pos=2&_psq=guten&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Guten Tag Teal</a>, and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/stormy-silver?_pos=1&_psq=storm&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Stormy Silver</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/embossing-powder">Embossing Powders</a> ~ </b>(<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/purely-white?_pos=1&_psq=purel&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Purely White</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/queen-shebas-silver?_pos=1&_psq=queen%20sheba&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Queen Sheba's Silver</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Feeling Sketchy ~ </b><a href="http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com/2020/10/sketch-247.html">Sketch #247</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWnM4R4oVwWq2asWTCCkT9ZGKfwa1u_utYq6KzlhNYF37ckVkLGgn9Rb7AjtwZ9k_Qq3l_Hr63OBCxkHi95PAX7i5xakAr8Z126mTR7jC3yV7tQpiBtchpHUUwqwfQWee8eppkljwb04/s400/10-2020++Mari.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="400" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWnM4R4oVwWq2asWTCCkT9ZGKfwa1u_utYq6KzlhNYF37ckVkLGgn9Rb7AjtwZ9k_Qq3l_Hr63OBCxkHi95PAX7i5xakAr8Z126mTR7jC3yV7tQpiBtchpHUUwqwfQWee8eppkljwb04/w200-h133/10-2020++Mari.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><b><a href="https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/">Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge </a>~ </b><a href="https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/">#65</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/">The Creative Crafters Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/10/challenge-33.html">#33 Always Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/">Watercooler Wednesday Challenge</a> ~ </b><a href="https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/10/wwc293-tristans-challenge-all-about.html">WWC293 All About Occasions</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1mi6bvjDPBYRBKoMXva6SwF7uc0WnUNBnjiifdQkGl1nU6b-HxMEAyhUaPhWaTphY6haIl5G0-x4lTgF4vyofhRw2sPHvIpdo6mRzXrcrBuoBfsfBZ1J1HWFxoqQSno0okxbQ7nCG44s/s110/Drea-Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1mi6bvjDPBYRBKoMXva6SwF7uc0WnUNBnjiifdQkGl1nU6b-HxMEAyhUaPhWaTphY6haIl5G0-x4lTgF4vyofhRw2sPHvIpdo6mRzXrcrBuoBfsfBZ1J1HWFxoqQSno0okxbQ7nCG44s/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-80879971484551928852020-09-30T15:35:00.000-07:002020-09-30T15:35:10.463-07:00With Sympathy Card<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Hello again! It's never easy making a sympathy card, but this one came together pretty quickly!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTl3ZlB1SghrvUt1VZe7RgCEiINnVxcpXrmq_Qjvdwq-F-DYyHurVbhn1CPo7YuRCUqTNi3lSJffiN3-7MCEwF6XIq9STVxpLTTNC9nLRPVrORMY5FRdeA0_xBb_E1QKO_h0QIlFI4TSw/s2048/20200930_094218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTl3ZlB1SghrvUt1VZe7RgCEiINnVxcpXrmq_Qjvdwq-F-DYyHurVbhn1CPo7YuRCUqTNi3lSJffiN3-7MCEwF6XIq9STVxpLTTNC9nLRPVrORMY5FRdeA0_xBb_E1QKO_h0QIlFI4TSw/w300-h400/20200930_094218.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> I used colors from the <a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2020/09/01/september-challenge/">September Color Challenge</a> at <a href="https://lindysgang.blog/">Lindy's Gang</a>, and finished just in the nick of time. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2020/09/01/september-challenge/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQH4b8STckCDZQiGC2z2c6XLyHMz-6Jr_o4kbn_SHej2RG9RkzhortgUu0wQmDrOfFUY47z1sYPZf9GKSYWlBOHLBcPcb0WiOuUY21RKvNlkbOOab5eiyHMZR7s9mb6bDwpBGuJdAOMXc/w200-h200/sept-.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The background was done with Lindy's <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/polka-purple?_pos=2&_psq=polka&_ss=e&_v=1.0">(Polka Purple) Magical Shaker</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/banff-blue?_pos=1&_psq=ban&_ss=e&_v=1.0">(Banff Blue) Squirt</a> onto a piece of white cardstock. Then I splattered <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/glittering-gold?_pos=1&_psq=glittering%20gold&_ss=e&_v=1.0">(Glittering Gold) Magical Shaker</a> over it, but it's very subtle.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSiToyiGf77AxQkI-90AoEajiLcaL1WebKwcE65NKel9gfIq6qkhOmRUwfyvqemViAKda1mWkiIBUW391E6RyjRqR7zSvXDSeSC7O4BMg-bP9Efm9FR4geL_yVMDvUpSTRE44N0lVcZzU/s2048/20200930_094239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1524" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSiToyiGf77AxQkI-90AoEajiLcaL1WebKwcE65NKel9gfIq6qkhOmRUwfyvqemViAKda1mWkiIBUW391E6RyjRqR7zSvXDSeSC7O4BMg-bP9Efm9FR4geL_yVMDvUpSTRE44N0lVcZzU/s320/20200930_094239.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The sentiment, card base, and blue cardstock edges were embossed with LG <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/king-midas-gold?_pos=1&_psq=king%20midas&_ss=e&_v=1.0">(King Midas Gold) Embossing Powder</a>, and the center edges done with LG <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/midnight-violet?_pos=1&_psq=midnight%20v&_ss=e&_v=1.0">(Midnight Violet) EP</a>. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQJD6bcCWXvfHOvTC9rq7WDLP3c3lmwduFsOHDaFUZK8-SdkcoTxe2NKe8zM-C-0kRS31psnru_KmsLCQLYjS9KMUxEEf2r0XsfyU_aOQrt_IHTeBjZ7qo9VYDWGbPoV7XYksFy_UAzo/s2048/20200930_094253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQJD6bcCWXvfHOvTC9rq7WDLP3c3lmwduFsOHDaFUZK8-SdkcoTxe2NKe8zM-C-0kRS31psnru_KmsLCQLYjS9KMUxEEf2r0XsfyU_aOQrt_IHTeBjZ7qo9VYDWGbPoV7XYksFy_UAzo/s320/20200930_094253.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> To bring out the sentiment, I painted a cloud using Lindy's <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/sidewalk-chalk?_pos=1&_psq=sidewa&_ss=e&_v=1.0">(Sidewalk Chalk) Spray</a>. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinIVS09qAh8CbIFhHZ2-mqh9Ikf2qzL7LMiPnid3Czrtkl37nRalfWTCWtEiirp30l-vuRFZ5AcKgwX9fe32CLxgcGWY4s4dRNbjsQ-AVkDJFN0lHx3xQxc-glPnEUiSTqBbW9wYKX7y4/s2048/20200930_094244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinIVS09qAh8CbIFhHZ2-mqh9Ikf2qzL7LMiPnid3Czrtkl37nRalfWTCWtEiirp30l-vuRFZ5AcKgwX9fe32CLxgcGWY4s4dRNbjsQ-AVkDJFN0lHx3xQxc-glPnEUiSTqBbW9wYKX7y4/s320/20200930_094244.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks for dropping by! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>**************************</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/">Lindy's Gang</a> ~ </b><a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2020/09/01/september-challenge/">September Color Challenge</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kY5_w7JAH5-CnOkkgAtb9upVIx5XtM2Pec87SeRYv7vFaBVW6yHS3rImUYdR27tXk4ASgWLSPC_COoguIOC1-lArbgvg5x5sKzc6iFOiHQb154lxc8iuISfCuKycgfvAVOAqPe8lbCU/s800/sept-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kY5_w7JAH5-CnOkkgAtb9upVIx5XtM2Pec87SeRYv7vFaBVW6yHS3rImUYdR27tXk4ASgWLSPC_COoguIOC1-lArbgvg5x5sKzc6iFOiHQb154lxc8iuISfCuKycgfvAVOAqPe8lbCU/w200-h200/sept-.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/">Lindy's Gang Products Used:</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/sprays">Sprays</a> ~ </b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/sidewalk-chalk?_pos=1&_psq=sidewa&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Sidewalk Chalk</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/magical-shakers">Magical Shakers</a> ~ </b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/polka-purple?_pos=2&_psq=polka&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Polka Purple</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/glittering-gold?_pos=1&_psq=glittering%20gold&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Glittering Gold</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/squirts">Squirts</a> ~ </b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/banff-blue?_pos=1&_psq=ban&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Banff Blue</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/collections/embossing-powder">Embossing Powders</a> ~ </b><a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/king-midas-gold?_pos=1&_psq=king%20midas&_ss=e&_v=1.0">King Midas Gold</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/midnight-violet?_pos=1&_psq=midnight%20v&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Midnight Violet</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a> ~ </b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/09/september-challenge-413-anything-goes.html">September #413 Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/">Watercooler Wednesday</a> ~ </b><a href="https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/09/wwc291-fifth-week-anything-goes.html">WWC291 Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_F28ax0fx6UMfHrf5YvRfpsasHsny5ruCgVONkb78EbwXteaMHUgyKD6E_Rn2kgnSb0bnyFcSeDxbQUQ43OReNt01soyy_quHJrBW9xKTFQanNjYzIBoI9ZZLXjg6rHzrv4C0DxQAZL4/s110/Drea-Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_F28ax0fx6UMfHrf5YvRfpsasHsny5ruCgVONkb78EbwXteaMHUgyKD6E_Rn2kgnSb0bnyFcSeDxbQUQ43OReNt01soyy_quHJrBW9xKTFQanNjYzIBoI9ZZLXjg6rHzrv4C0DxQAZL4/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div><p></p>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-37349807816751384692020-09-25T23:54:00.001-07:002020-09-30T13:29:04.337-07:00Mixed Media Dream Catcher<p> <span style="font-size: large;"> Hi everyone! If you've been wondering what I've been up to, it's this mixed media dream catcher that I made for my Mom's 70th Birthday, featuring a photo of my late Grandpa and her Dad. I channeled my Native American roots, and really poured my heart and soul into it, taking many hours and weeks of work! But it was so worth it, especially after seeing Mom's tears when she opened it. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkeONccUriuznqJHIhk2CELQy03-Af_TdL1zuDTl0ejK2-36oYHoCTl75QIAyjvwGuLnnATYEeRDcKrYBojwDH7S4WyaqaqxdwhOQ2-5mBgm9O-aERiCqPUpJs_fD4zaO0UjwagNeGGNY/s2048/Dream+Catcher.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1410" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkeONccUriuznqJHIhk2CELQy03-Af_TdL1zuDTl0ejK2-36oYHoCTl75QIAyjvwGuLnnATYEeRDcKrYBojwDH7S4WyaqaqxdwhOQ2-5mBgm9O-aERiCqPUpJs_fD4zaO0UjwagNeGGNY/w275-h400/Dream+Catcher.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The colors were inspired by the <a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/2020/09/september-challenge.html">September Mood Board</a> at <a href="https://mixedmediaacademy.blogspot.com/">Mixed Media Academy</a>. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pery-V8E9G7yv2LBmg4ichmuCp7DJhtZYqRw69bHtcPDE15sEYiC2xrHo2ptekTYhEJtZrxbBADFazh9z0Rasq27deQwwEAe98-fw5o5lNYuw9ehYYuhcUW-VrDISCx9KZuZq650hks/s709/9+September.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="709" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pery-V8E9G7yv2LBmg4ichmuCp7DJhtZYqRw69bHtcPDE15sEYiC2xrHo2ptekTYhEJtZrxbBADFazh9z0Rasq27deQwwEAe98-fw5o5lNYuw9ehYYuhcUW-VrDISCx9KZuZq650hks/w200-h200/9+September.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I started by collaging some older papers, vintage sheet music, and torn dictionary pages, to a piece of cardboard. Then I colored it with Lindy's Gang Sprays and Magicals, and did a second coat to mask the Tim Holtz gears and the clock. I also sprayed the twine to form a circle, and added beads that started out burgundy, but were transformed with different embossing powders, mostly from Emerald Creek. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpvazhlGNESUW-5aOwEQZFY3niZQIQ-6OlPKxb2jc6_fqqTKwm1rGLPaFl-aecY6YVR7KJgOc_7cQe9-o1gVZNlpOitv5M3o9grJwc9Lv7fBV5ww2-sIlTVuAulM9IXGKsWFs12SPu2H8/s2048/20200918_211219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpvazhlGNESUW-5aOwEQZFY3niZQIQ-6OlPKxb2jc6_fqqTKwm1rGLPaFl-aecY6YVR7KJgOc_7cQe9-o1gVZNlpOitv5M3o9grJwc9Lv7fBV5ww2-sIlTVuAulM9IXGKsWFs12SPu2H8/w400-h300/20200918_211219.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The feathers took the longest to make, and started with Prima Heavy White Gesso applied to the Stamperia (Feathers) Stencil. Then they got about 8 coats of Dylusions Paints, shadowed with (Black Soot) Distress Crayon. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVqdHhlJd0hm_rndfW2ugXykrMvwtr6kHxEQPJUXrPCeIw2vSg1vIEN7idXFXNjrhnYhPKWP_wHEnZcX_XQkGTvpGJD8yro6KvvYQBagUtk5syc7LySgdIDYF9rYB-1PJwPnzCxOZJmk/s2048/20200918_211113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVqdHhlJd0hm_rndfW2ugXykrMvwtr6kHxEQPJUXrPCeIw2vSg1vIEN7idXFXNjrhnYhPKWP_wHEnZcX_XQkGTvpGJD8yro6KvvYQBagUtk5syc7LySgdIDYF9rYB-1PJwPnzCxOZJmk/s320/20200918_211113.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I used several chipboard gears and cogs from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a>, that were also painted with Dylusions Paints. Then I added Finnabair (Brown and Red) Rust Effect Pastes, with touches of Finnabair (Vintage Gold) Metallique Wax.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-f8zvETKGgrs_B7tSbIBipXSeNOuC7FVlpF2zi1y8h5yhx7yskfVfJpMfRyW20TxRhKA8j4wkxcaEUziascqFqhxAyxP8OXC4EEYg8a9I9ehcVrHWX_FXh4BTFKTc4bQBX_1wCAKi_o/s2048/20200918_211144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-f8zvETKGgrs_B7tSbIBipXSeNOuC7FVlpF2zi1y8h5yhx7yskfVfJpMfRyW20TxRhKA8j4wkxcaEUziascqFqhxAyxP8OXC4EEYg8a9I9ehcVrHWX_FXh4BTFKTc4bQBX_1wCAKi_o/s320/20200918_211144.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The border was done with stamps (some embossed), and the Tim Holtz (Arrows) Stencil with Black Gesso added to it. Once dry, I colored them with Finnabair Waxes (Vintage Gold, Rich Copper, and Patina Green). Then I finished the edges with more Rust Pastes and Vintage Gold Wax.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDdSf60-T5yj9eB40qq9OQWkBWeOwc2FhEqrWfKDtLXBB61ryfyXmt_lzXMI6XlsCt558J-xOExEVvajWZx-EKY58VXtcaSzbseX5oE55plvXXq8N1t_LB4OS0nKknHPVDU5eUFaA_Sw/s2048/20200918_211256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDdSf60-T5yj9eB40qq9OQWkBWeOwc2FhEqrWfKDtLXBB61ryfyXmt_lzXMI6XlsCt558J-xOExEVvajWZx-EKY58VXtcaSzbseX5oE55plvXXq8N1t_LB4OS0nKknHPVDU5eUFaA_Sw/s320/20200918_211256.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> To hang it, I attached the branch with a strand of brown suede through a couple of grommets done with my Big Bite II. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAl8qLNksot2z25nRItkqgm1IW530WmMn1GlBSwW4T_J84VcwQOjUGRfsyDmrIcDT17YVevoqIzxU1s5R4tASv3OJRqm5hyphenhypheneu7_aC8QJZ9nsdcvTlOFjUYyTwQAL4Z-astccKXqfOJK8/s2048/20200918_211215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1583" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAl8qLNksot2z25nRItkqgm1IW530WmMn1GlBSwW4T_J84VcwQOjUGRfsyDmrIcDT17YVevoqIzxU1s5R4tASv3OJRqm5hyphenhypheneu7_aC8QJZ9nsdcvTlOFjUYyTwQAL4Z-astccKXqfOJK8/s320/20200918_211215.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I'm back again to feature the <a href="http://www.mintaypapers.com/?page_id=1143">"Suntastic"</a> collection from <a href="http://www.mintaypapers.com/">Mintay Papers</a> (just part of my winnings for playing the <a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/announcing-our-june-main-challenge.html">June Main Challenge</a> at <a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/">More Than Words</a>), with these beach hut tags!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjooRPHEPIyw4LrNGDC9fbgkZ961DLmYtWhHeKwZdlCMyKH2pxjbsvAi2Ql8IRQPIT47KnH9AyYgeETjs7kEuLR1WLcyZoLpdjr6nRXmm5R2nLU2ZqEpejvXrDzDUiW9GifFowt2HQ_9E8/s2048/Suntastic+Beach+Hut+Tags.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1169" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjooRPHEPIyw4LrNGDC9fbgkZ961DLmYtWhHeKwZdlCMyKH2pxjbsvAi2Ql8IRQPIT47KnH9AyYgeETjs7kEuLR1WLcyZoLpdjr6nRXmm5R2nLU2ZqEpejvXrDzDUiW9GifFowt2HQ_9E8/w234-h410/Suntastic+Beach+Hut+Tags.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> Most of the tags were cut with my Cricut Expression, using the Plantin SchoolBook cartridge at 7", and the others were hand-cut to showcase some of the beautiful papers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblWD1LLVaACdqvCWe-nXdQpRQSApfLAyzGstY217uQTwpvMTNBupH2DzIfbkdKYMtgVQe9l14-TWWGrYiCHqBPSYR9pjv6I9FjC2xnpt1d9NLDlxxXJC8muqQJjFv1BDvBhObr7taeNg/s2048/20200828_091646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblWD1LLVaACdqvCWe-nXdQpRQSApfLAyzGstY217uQTwpvMTNBupH2DzIfbkdKYMtgVQe9l14-TWWGrYiCHqBPSYR9pjv6I9FjC2xnpt1d9NLDlxxXJC8muqQJjFv1BDvBhObr7taeNg/w328-h246/20200828_091646.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> The edges and holes were embossed with Ranger (Verdigris) Antiquities Embossing Powder. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_m4OKKfgkoKM0WGiWuF53_xtNUV5DRtBMW6FJm60kEqxs2OJeV6SZr0qMgQytUpPixIQfmdHjoFveG0QRI4zjscjHVqXZGfjQmKrr_-RsWN9voTMon-yLt0ptyIM4c8GoIr4dQ7mJwM/s2048/20200828_091816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_m4OKKfgkoKM0WGiWuF53_xtNUV5DRtBMW6FJm60kEqxs2OJeV6SZr0qMgQytUpPixIQfmdHjoFveG0QRI4zjscjHVqXZGfjQmKrr_-RsWN9voTMon-yLt0ptyIM4c8GoIr4dQ7mJwM/w328-h246/20200828_091816.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> I did lots of fussy-cutting, and inked the edges with (Black Soot) Distress Ink. Then I popped some up and left the others flat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPdYn_F_QxQkZpDh5VXdfzWuS2XnNUXYdf9x-NTS3neZTGQEaxJmpYKUuC5Qd2rLJvHUMWpEHOan9cdeVHxi6ClJCptdEJcL4avCaW3OITZfOSfvCFS1TQM-Md4Nz2762gnYnr9f_CP8/s2048/20200828_091844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPdYn_F_QxQkZpDh5VXdfzWuS2XnNUXYdf9x-NTS3neZTGQEaxJmpYKUuC5Qd2rLJvHUMWpEHOan9cdeVHxi6ClJCptdEJcL4avCaW3OITZfOSfvCFS1TQM-Md4Nz2762gnYnr9f_CP8/w328-h246/20200828_091844.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> The roofs were made from rafia and sheer ribbons, to give it that hut look, with real sand under the eaves, adhered with Prima 3D Matte Gel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXqfAYrjKu8-SlGRIO23zSSoNh9kF1eFTMAJM_dgrMZWXrLYcrZGS6d35Dzr1WzL1JBSEPBL7Tw0FM-nBw9BRgLhMbprjHCLoB3jXZHvtZ6HeUPF6RLacy3-ZgeKGevvrtsc0TSGDYTw/s2048/20200828_091913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXqfAYrjKu8-SlGRIO23zSSoNh9kF1eFTMAJM_dgrMZWXrLYcrZGS6d35Dzr1WzL1JBSEPBL7Tw0FM-nBw9BRgLhMbprjHCLoB3jXZHvtZ6HeUPF6RLacy3-ZgeKGevvrtsc0TSGDYTw/w328-h246/20200828_091913.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> The netting was stamped with the Finnabair (Net & Wire) Stamp. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToAcDiSd_uv94Hx32_6rdXk8b-asF52Z1B7283heTnLcCEkLMT3bRSYleXpTqvovWXmr6yFd4auAJ4nUEPXWgk5tSw2EotzN8CsSvLsJp2XnwKBxCfcid4MddER13-tVmGGllRgSGheE/s2048/20200828_091952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiToAcDiSd_uv94Hx32_6rdXk8b-asF52Z1B7283heTnLcCEkLMT3bRSYleXpTqvovWXmr6yFd4auAJ4nUEPXWgk5tSw2EotzN8CsSvLsJp2XnwKBxCfcid4MddER13-tVmGGllRgSGheE/w246-h328/20200828_091952.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> After adding more sand, I finished them up with some shells!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhITqDxqAjwU_FnqWbbi3eDhA5hsBlyaH2rLFQ36zfEGDcs1s7e86hgvsXyeSx_4P5_do6_8E8AFIX7MXAG4CSnuMsvR1aTMjhdwIMnxA8Qvnhhaj3B4OqC91Gn2_LQ9xScUAMTJY_Sj6Y/s2048/20200828_091928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhITqDxqAjwU_FnqWbbi3eDhA5hsBlyaH2rLFQ36zfEGDcs1s7e86hgvsXyeSx_4P5_do6_8E8AFIX7MXAG4CSnuMsvR1aTMjhdwIMnxA8Qvnhhaj3B4OqC91Gn2_LQ9xScUAMTJY_Sj6Y/w328-h246/20200828_091928.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"> Thanks for your visit, and take care! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>*********************</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/">A Vintage Journey</a> ~ </b><a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2020/08/tag-youre-it.html">Tag You're It!</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/?m=1">Art Sandbox</a> ~ </b><a href="https://art-piaskownica.blogspot.com/2020/08/craftuj-z-natury-piasek.html?m=1">Sand</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_vRd0mwMr5AGNrLjlC3VBwQgXEz_Kb2qJ7zKxSxw1unUA1rJy4RBIwLyFrglZGD1XYWgzOLr-YrpLPzkUcMt1_1ErG8bCmGTgZooSrxBynpXEuBikvKNuO9ut-tNdA0dXDNcI9KnnM4/s280/AP_craftuj+z+natury+PIASEK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="280" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_vRd0mwMr5AGNrLjlC3VBwQgXEz_Kb2qJ7zKxSxw1unUA1rJy4RBIwLyFrglZGD1XYWgzOLr-YrpLPzkUcMt1_1ErG8bCmGTgZooSrxBynpXEuBikvKNuO9ut-tNdA0dXDNcI9KnnM4/w179-h179/AP_craftuj+z+natury+PIASEK.jpg" width="179" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">Country View Challenges</a> ~ </b><a href="https://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/08/august-2020-i-do-like-to-be-beside.html">I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWxr_6AM7Jv7ce997ZTco1tdzKkglzT7mLLlzm9KvFHnu84gMhhX2NcXwJrjd77S3P1euCqZddrh4ACQP5FGedK-wIzpC4i4dNUxSASW4z9y-pxGpXV3fkQvhE3DclC3f74XrCl9n65A/s110/Drea-Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWxr_6AM7Jv7ce997ZTco1tdzKkglzT7mLLlzm9KvFHnu84gMhhX2NcXwJrjd77S3P1euCqZddrh4ACQP5FGedK-wIzpC4i4dNUxSASW4z9y-pxGpXV3fkQvhE3DclC3f74XrCl9n65A/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div><p></p>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-91674777140156762112020-08-28T23:28:00.008-07:002020-08-28T23:47:26.407-07:00Suntastic Card<p> <span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone, and happy weekend! I was so excited to win some </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.mintaypapers.com/">Mintay Papers</a> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">for playing the <a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/announcing-our-june-main-challenge.html">June Main Challenge</a> at <a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/">More Than Words</a>! With eight GORGEOUS collections to choose from, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">the new </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.mintaypapers.com/?page_id=1143">"Suntastic"</a> was perfect for</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> this birthday card I made!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuY8uA3sHKGujIZf98z3OA1bpWaRGdrL9Iarz-pQFnHO5KVCOBaaJ6hFK6sowT6GCxIUCSlpGxhY5UKMAxhPgERYxPr4E-CudjRsuolw8GiojDyD-x3DHI52gJ5GDvxUuhOTx-PGP4qXE/s2048/Suntastic+Card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1265" height="513" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuY8uA3sHKGujIZf98z3OA1bpWaRGdrL9Iarz-pQFnHO5KVCOBaaJ6hFK6sowT6GCxIUCSlpGxhY5UKMAxhPgERYxPr4E-CudjRsuolw8GiojDyD-x3DHI52gJ5GDvxUuhOTx-PGP4qXE/w316-h513/Suntastic+Card.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I created lots of texture with the netting and FIVE different embossing powders, starting with Lindy's Gang (Angel Wings Peacock) used over the water, for a beautiful sparkle. The sentiment was embossed with Emerald Creek (Kettle Copper) EP, and the card edges with Ranger (Hammered) Mixed Media Powder.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9obirMDFhu1fDDjYuBMcQnt2H5KgBGWMcm6nhpGhkvKg8Sq59c1NQaxVAbMwY3sWEAf93vWGoXBnsadpfrB26wuSmwWRAS1ekgxMYZ2p8zHB6xqBm_RiYSvZUvUrJnKhef8ivBPNIYY/s2048/20200828_090308.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9obirMDFhu1fDDjYuBMcQnt2H5KgBGWMcm6nhpGhkvKg8Sq59c1NQaxVAbMwY3sWEAf93vWGoXBnsadpfrB26wuSmwWRAS1ekgxMYZ2p8zHB6xqBm_RiYSvZUvUrJnKhef8ivBPNIYY/w246-h328/20200828_090308.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I popped up the fussy-cut house, and embossed the edges with more Ranger Mixed Media Powder (Bone and Sea). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCVtwFx_l58NIFhRlgfyR3l_RBqD84R6Jg46J7JyfDqEhqsZLbh4n_WmoAuy1tx2IYC25uaLJLTakYw5GcM5WBSTQbvip9OPGiR7p_vaMVvUUjtQSva66Ds5YjAANIK3Lb7JCnqvUTu1k/s2048/20200828_090331.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCVtwFx_l58NIFhRlgfyR3l_RBqD84R6Jg46J7JyfDqEhqsZLbh4n_WmoAuy1tx2IYC25uaLJLTakYw5GcM5WBSTQbvip9OPGiR7p_vaMVvUUjtQSva66Ds5YjAANIK3Lb7JCnqvUTu1k/w246-h328/20200828_090331.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I wish you could see all of the shimmer on the sand castle, shells, flower, and cardboard from a couple of coats of Lindy's Gang (Aged Copper) Magical Shaker mixed with water! Not to mention the real copper flakes applied with Ranger Multi Medium Gloss, that I got at an art show MANY years ago, and the copper, aqua, and silver metallic thread that I hand-stitched. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8C5y-tH7vp4GjQww9tWRAbkAQJe_6zfZGRyRsiZzhm-ZFNOt2RZuv7aSb_wI8V9J2w4PeCs0JokIwVkOqDt7IOkwiIKBFjoRBlt9C6RuRbzuSz6N251bypWMkl8bRktXNOGIRlOjJ1o/s2048/20200828_090348.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8C5y-tH7vp4GjQww9tWRAbkAQJe_6zfZGRyRsiZzhm-ZFNOt2RZuv7aSb_wI8V9J2w4PeCs0JokIwVkOqDt7IOkwiIKBFjoRBlt9C6RuRbzuSz6N251bypWMkl8bRktXNOGIRlOjJ1o/w328-h246/20200828_090348.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Thanks so much for stopping by! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>*******************</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://thecardconcept.blogspot.com/">The Card Concept</a> ~ </b><a href="https://thecardconcept.blogspot.com/2020/08/the-card-concept-138d-sunset-at-shore.html">#138d Sunset at the Shore</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/">Mix It Up Challenge Blog</a> ~ </b><a href="mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/miucb-40-anything-goes-embossing.html">#40 Anything Goes + Embossing</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimoIUxgnNhBHah5An_z11vZabskYP5usqD41tBDo3LnuJIUuoCVMSYEA_AKSC1umPvczNzn9si1lUf4Z5LQtQbXHnasBd4TfY8Oi_NEv0qY9RVi8oxJABPE__sudk8xm-PExhZQa-7gw0/s110/Drea-Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimoIUxgnNhBHah5An_z11vZabskYP5usqD41tBDo3LnuJIUuoCVMSYEA_AKSC1umPvczNzn9si1lUf4Z5LQtQbXHnasBd4TfY8Oi_NEv0qY9RVi8oxJABPE__sudk8xm-PExhZQa-7gw0/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-90770496858027732822020-08-19T15:50:00.005-07:002020-08-28T22:56:53.227-07:00Sun, Sand, Sea Tag<p> <span style="font-size: x-large;"> Hey everyone! Today I'm sharing a fun, mixed media tag made with real shells and sand. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFsBxIKqsfBm_Zf9-4AWNp8YiI1v9DP-FKhcChfYk4simChAApRE1hKGefoZd6YdWlyFZmKgHzWmrX-J_1kEaM38l4Af3Dc5nWMEgM0hBVCqCZumvQcgAqVWEKiku-7RqMX4Ekn9hsdY/s2531/Sun%252C+Sand%252C+Sea+Tag.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2531" data-original-width="1242" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFsBxIKqsfBm_Zf9-4AWNp8YiI1v9DP-FKhcChfYk4simChAApRE1hKGefoZd6YdWlyFZmKgHzWmrX-J_1kEaM38l4Af3Dc5nWMEgM0hBVCqCZumvQcgAqVWEKiku-7RqMX4Ekn9hsdY/w201-h410/Sun%252C+Sand%252C+Sea+Tag.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> The colors were inspired by the <a href="https://lindysgang.blog/2020/08/01/august-challenge-ocean-dreams/">August Color Challenge</a> at <a href="https://lindysgang.blog/">Lindy's Gang</a>. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0KDK6l7Lvd9ue8BFX5Ri7aJ6jrUYOGEOoqLwUIFyD0LV5QFYsF29FLafIDYD2MLUfECdqF4QiUJ2XCaKygbpBEC7SE8jMIubLXVrWcLQP8pvwnp5t25Qwx2NQ3Y9RLad9lLv_cpElGxY/s800/august-.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0KDK6l7Lvd9ue8BFX5Ri7aJ6jrUYOGEOoqLwUIFyD0LV5QFYsF29FLafIDYD2MLUfECdqF4QiUJ2XCaKygbpBEC7SE8jMIubLXVrWcLQP8pvwnp5t25Qwx2NQ3Y9RLad9lLv_cpElGxY/w262-h262/august-.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> <span style="font-size: x-large;">The first step was adhering torn strips from an old dictionary onto my tag. Then I applied white gesso through some zigzag stencils, and used a palette knife to create the sea. The larger zigzags, done with the Tim Holtz (Zigzag) Stencil, were embossed with Lindy's Gang (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/purely-white?_pos=1&_sid=dedb2495e&_ss=r">Purely White</a>) Embossing Powder, and the smaller ones, done with the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/stencils/distressed-patterns-stencil">Distressed Patterns Stencil</a> from Creative Embellishments, were embossed with Lindy's (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/silver-moon-turquoise?_pos=1&_psq=silver%20moon%20turqu&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Silver Moon Turquoise</a>) EP. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdba5lazL8NVZq_Tm_NtI6maAuo7AcnA7P7s8MTH_MtMasCwrajjfUqd5U3CS_amZPiofLWOwVGy85Z0mlOVtjIewzqFQhVXDh0WcwP1K6IXtAHVtfYN8kOHpAuIW0vopfB25uCW5oMA/s2048/20200818_182120.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdba5lazL8NVZq_Tm_NtI6maAuo7AcnA7P7s8MTH_MtMasCwrajjfUqd5U3CS_amZPiofLWOwVGy85Z0mlOVtjIewzqFQhVXDh0WcwP1K6IXtAHVtfYN8kOHpAuIW0vopfB25uCW5oMA/w328-h246/20200818_182120.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> After applying a torn piece of textured paper onto the bottom for the sand, I colored the whole background, with Lindy's Gang Sprays (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/ocean-breeze-blue?_pos=1&_psq=ocea&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Ocean Breeze Blue</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/treasure-island-aqua?_pos=1&_psq=treasure%20island&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Treasure Island Aqua</a>) and Magicals (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/drop-dead-diva-magical-shimmer-powders?_pos=5&_sid=e2ea5a475&_ss=r">Bling-y Blonde</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/guten-tag-teal?_pos=2&_psq=guten&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Guten Tag Teal</a>). The rope was adhered with Prima 3D Matte Gel, and sprinkled with sand. Perfect spot for the cheesecloth, shells, and stars! The chipboard "S" was colored with Lindy's Magicals (<a href="lindysgang.com/products/drop-dead-diva-magical-shimmer-powders?_pos=5&_sid=e2ea5a475&_ss=r">Bling-y Blonde</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/guten-tag-teal?_pos=2&_psq=guten&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Guten Tag Teal</a>), and embossed with (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/starbright-gold-green?_pos=1&_psq=starbright%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Starbright Gold Green</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/sassy-sapphire-embossing-powder?_pos=1&_psq=sassy%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Sassy Sapphire</a>) Embossing Powders. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJA7c92wmvVafjHFSRvhUlTELIa3zVMuW93HUbyGVxwCQr-MvXQxAWyP1-j223zG2PppiSrjovBEMa0dTL-_9mwhUln4UG8MX4RfRFhUhdyH9uunA2VmzUWLRo55J6xFbhyphenhyphenUWy6Uj-_HU/s2048/20200818_182203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJA7c92wmvVafjHFSRvhUlTELIa3zVMuW93HUbyGVxwCQr-MvXQxAWyP1-j223zG2PppiSrjovBEMa0dTL-_9mwhUln4UG8MX4RfRFhUhdyH9uunA2VmzUWLRo55J6xFbhyphenhyphenUWy6Uj-_HU/w246-h328/20200818_182203.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> All of the stars were made from paper clay using the Finnabair (Star and Moons) Mould. Then I painted them directly, without any primer or gesso, with Lindy's (<a href="lindysgang.com/products/drop-dead-diva-magical-shimmer-powders?_pos=5&_sid=e2ea5a475&_ss=r">Bling-y Blonde</a>) Magical mixed with water, and (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/treasure-island-aqua?_pos=1&_psq=treasure%20island&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Treasure Island Aqua</a>) Spray. After drying, I did it again with another coat. Lindy's Gang (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/sassy-sapphire-embossing-powder?_pos=1&_psq=sassy%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Sassy Sapphire</a>) Embossing Powder was added along the raised areas of the stars, and the rest were embossed with LG (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/starbright-gold-green?_pos=1&_psq=starbright%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Starbright Gold Green</a>) EP. All of the texture I created with the white gesso was embossed with LG (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/purely-white?_pos=1&_sid=dedb2495e&_ss=r">Purely White</a>) EP, using a clear Versamark Embossing Pen. As you can see, I also added sand over the textured paper, and around the stars and shells with Prima 3D Matte Gel. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEWu1-hkLb5GUcT8KbHohb4cgYJwt0a2EwRW2bitxSuWUfC8t8ix0G0iyTK04xys9DaosP8Zk8SLzmfEBlgMcfaGOSqFgnxVK3wITnX6q7sZioMGevRiFYXvq_K76B_G7_HiuVXRy4Jk/s2048/20200818_182305.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEWu1-hkLb5GUcT8KbHohb4cgYJwt0a2EwRW2bitxSuWUfC8t8ix0G0iyTK04xys9DaosP8Zk8SLzmfEBlgMcfaGOSqFgnxVK3wITnX6q7sZioMGevRiFYXvq_K76B_G7_HiuVXRy4Jk/w328-h246/20200818_182305.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> The black netting on the back was recycled from some fruit (I ALWAYS save those), and carefully embossed with LG (<a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/sassy-sapphire-embossing-powder?_pos=1&_psq=sassy%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Sassy Sapphire</a>) EP. If you use your heat gun too closely it will melt the netting, so keep that in mind if you try this out. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY1U8t9cZiLEv22e-Onn1fATLFhiIzatlar94cfhBxvUyIsJLt-nqUFGjOVPXR9mPiVs2xQEWCFRj1TGcPgxGSIHy3FSvGfrfAUMQyaDYGprEqb2HMA3Z1CLmjzAGFCWVrgLUQvxT3P8/s2048/20200818_182229.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY1U8t9cZiLEv22e-Onn1fATLFhiIzatlar94cfhBxvUyIsJLt-nqUFGjOVPXR9mPiVs2xQEWCFRj1TGcPgxGSIHy3FSvGfrfAUMQyaDYGprEqb2HMA3Z1CLmjzAGFCWVrgLUQvxT3P8/w328-h246/20200818_182229.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I finished it up with some cheesecloth dyed with Lindy's Magicals (<a href="lindysgang.com/products/drop-dead-diva-magical-shimmer-powders?_pos=5&_sid=e2ea5a475&_ss=r">Bling-y Blonde</a> and <a href="https://www.lindysgang.com/products/guten-tag-teal?_pos=2&_psq=guten&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Guten Tag Teal</a>).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1Yd-AXZgvKanKhfsICZXCwWq0chkioOssVU2FZbnsCaxydbqLFCEtI0SNriY6Wpt_igdJ7gCYoRksGfYtbzyXsZh3rCiVgVv7eSQztumYP5ysDq2g3iK3NR078XTOHuFIFdg8JZ8Khg/s2048/20200818_182044.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1Yd-AXZgvKanKhfsICZXCwWq0chkioOssVU2FZbnsCaxydbqLFCEtI0SNriY6Wpt_igdJ7gCYoRksGfYtbzyXsZh3rCiVgVv7eSQztumYP5ysDq2g3iK3NR078XTOHuFIFdg8JZ8Khg/w328-h246/20200818_182044.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxCHwOhhZILzd-Q9FH1HMyYaY_Akj9bA1pFI_KR7m58eOPvG5DbtzQvXjRa1_euYICtkQ7o5ekjVQ4NBPPBx7vADl0kIo7bD3tO4ks9AUSUt4uPK0sGx5mvNroEKTUKPQqQQCKy4IOgL8/s110/Drea-Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxCHwOhhZILzd-Q9FH1HMyYaY_Akj9bA1pFI_KR7m58eOPvG5DbtzQvXjRa1_euYICtkQ7o5ekjVQ4NBPPBx7vADl0kIo7bD3tO4ks9AUSUt4uPK0sGx5mvNroEKTUKPQqQQCKy4IOgL8/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-62899263315206868012020-08-12T14:33:00.000-07:002020-08-12T14:33:43.514-07:00Golden Days Art Journal<p> <span style="font-size: x-large;"> Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back with an art journal page reflecting these Golden August Days, which have been pretty hot here in Reno, Nevada! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-Z0YU75Qb2q66PyHlh_yUh5zY_2pJ827jhPnlmhxquIUrPAK6wizWXH8iaSnuhx3axbsWCtL8Di0YFMQCDL0MrHQj7xA6JPwOpRnM0U7zQR9iBN8_HS2TDpqH1YFhS_kSPCRK5dzxgA/s2048/Golden+Days+Art+Journal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1579" height="513" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-Z0YU75Qb2q66PyHlh_yUh5zY_2pJ827jhPnlmhxquIUrPAK6wizWXH8iaSnuhx3axbsWCtL8Di0YFMQCDL0MrHQj7xA6JPwOpRnM0U7zQR9iBN8_HS2TDpqH1YFhS_kSPCRK5dzxgA/w394-h513/Golden+Days+Art+Journal.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I took inspiration from the gorgeous <a href="https://artdailycafe.blogspot.com/2020/08/august-2020-cornucopia.html">August Mood Board</a> at <a href="https://artdailycafe.blogspot.com/">Art Daily Cafe</a>.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWPv_upIE6iohXBt_vkwvvLaXkzCRP77ynNsjXBL1ev5qyVipbPTccsk83bOZyprkBVb8-2hXMWcEGITVNEmwSBmlsc6hVStjWZ4JEcazCEZBZAP4wzYZuBLymE0A1tQ9pX4OJkBz-NA/s640/art-daily-moodboard-8-2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWPv_upIE6iohXBt_vkwvvLaXkzCRP77ynNsjXBL1ev5qyVipbPTccsk83bOZyprkBVb8-2hXMWcEGITVNEmwSBmlsc6hVStjWZ4JEcazCEZBZAP4wzYZuBLymE0A1tQ9pX4OJkBz-NA/w328-h328/art-daily-moodboard-8-2020.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> <span style="font-size: x-large;">The brown background of a hill was transferred from a magazine using Prima Soft Matte Gel, and was the very first step. Then I stamped some script with the <a href="https://www.red-rubber-designs.com/stamps/script-background-unmounted-rubber-stamp/">Script Background Stamp</a> from Red Rubber Designs. Wanting to use one of the new Finnabair Stencils, I chose the Oriental Wall, and applied Prima Heavy White Gesso to it. Once dry, I painted a light yellow wash over the whole page with Art Alchemy Paints, mixing (Pure Sunshine, Dragon's Eye, and White Pearl). The sun rays were then embossed with the <a href="https://www.red-rubber-designs.com/stamps/rays-of-hope-cling-mount-rubber-stamp/">Rays of Hope</a> stamp, using Ranger Clear Embossing Powder, before painting the rest of the page. But because I added that clear embossing powder, and also embossed the leafy flourish with Emerald Creek (Onyx Frost) EP, it smudged the design where the two embossing powders met. Had I known, I would've just stamped it with black ink. Lesson learned. Lol!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIna1Rx_sFdk20J850eyz-TVnrIwQz5dR47WHgMU26hGbaNee4E0A7LP1Xppy0YARFSbS7WxXRTkSwjrC0GioI2TAc_iX1wBYen6xFxRbIad-yXplz7-YKZWZI1iZDdsaFCEV7pR5_lc/s2048/20200811_182448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIna1Rx_sFdk20J850eyz-TVnrIwQz5dR47WHgMU26hGbaNee4E0A7LP1Xppy0YARFSbS7WxXRTkSwjrC0GioI2TAc_iX1wBYen6xFxRbIad-yXplz7-YKZWZI1iZDdsaFCEV7pR5_lc/w410-h308/20200811_182448.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> To paint the rest of the background, I used Art Alchemy Paints (Pure Sunshine, Dragon's Eye, Ginger Magic, and Fresh Orange). Then I went over the stenciling with Finnabair Metallique Wax (Vintage Gold). </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghasG58USmTttBzXq8iqvqLX54SltnYJyHM0Ykd8OZhvTTXRZWdru_Ow_LQyhH73ACs8Po0StFr1mN0oCWixKDhR5tCpAHnVvbjOMnMLgJXi_m77oDYvAnX_u-Q7FW2zs4ZGxIzonz4d0/s2048/20200811_182730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghasG58USmTttBzXq8iqvqLX54SltnYJyHM0Ykd8OZhvTTXRZWdru_Ow_LQyhH73ACs8Po0StFr1mN0oCWixKDhR5tCpAHnVvbjOMnMLgJXi_m77oDYvAnX_u-Q7FW2zs4ZGxIzonz4d0/w307-h410/20200811_182730.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Some of the bundles of wheat were stamped with Ranger Archival (Potting Soil) Ink, and the rest were embossed with Emerald Creek (Ancient Amber) Baked Texture. The sunflowers were embossed with Ranger Distress Embossing Powder (Walnut Stain) using the <a href="https://www.red-rubber-designs.com/stamps/my-sunshine-unmounted-rubber-stamps/">My Sunshine Stamp</a> from Red Rubber Designs. Then I added Finnabair Mini Art Stones to the centers with Soft Matte Gel for some texture. Again I used Art Alchemy Paints to paint them (Pure Sunshine, Fresh Orange, Rustic Brown, Red Wine, Ginger Magic, Golden Moss, and Fairy Wings), and went over the centers with Finnabair Metallique Wax (Vintage Gold). Wanting more sparkle, I added Stickles (Golden Rod).</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUlK-cLj5GEIVg5nr96NDNLIbZISK3uaJM5SbwQtxPl98wBsMp_qtUn1c_SuCn-MAPcnatn6A4ve8C8G4rm8N1B0AMtvHQNb-KJDBE2SK8_CJS0WGuiMVw36_DPabhAlMM9BHs31BxwE/s2048/20200811_182645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1499" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUlK-cLj5GEIVg5nr96NDNLIbZISK3uaJM5SbwQtxPl98wBsMp_qtUn1c_SuCn-MAPcnatn6A4ve8C8G4rm8N1B0AMtvHQNb-KJDBE2SK8_CJS0WGuiMVw36_DPabhAlMM9BHs31BxwE/w299-h410/20200811_182645.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> The tag is made from muslin, and had been in my stash for awhile now. It was colored with Distress Spray Stains (Wild Honey and Fossilized Amber). Then I embossed it with the Finnabair (Rust & Dust) Stamp using Ranger Distress Embossing Powders (Walnut Stain and Aged Mahogany). The 8, for August, was done with the Tim Holtz (Numbered) Stencil, using Finnabair Rust Effect Pastes (Red and Brown) with a touch of Wax (Vintage Gold). The calendar page was stamped with a Prima Stamp from 2009, which just happens to align for 2020. I highlighted the 11th, for my 19th wedding anniversary, with Stickles (Golden Rod), also added to the butterflies and bees, embossed with Emerald Creek (Onyx Frost) EP, using the Finnabair (Rust & Dust) Stamp for the butterflies, and the <a href="https://www.red-rubber-designs.com/stamps/be-fabulous-unmounted-rubber-stamps/">Be Fabulous</a> Unmounted Stamp from <a href="https://www.red-rubber-designs.com/">Red Rubber Designs</a> for the bees. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWphFtvVKtwqIWdokPdI2ufl-64IHU69RAMqheNCmoB8hnUE_e0xYlevlk-Kl4zu9Ppk70sQuEwAaZYg3OkG8JA321yhnSTbRldxVR1cqD39OjmVuAllME1VVxt_AtrdmXPsBcqvuNYE/s2048/20200811_182616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWphFtvVKtwqIWdokPdI2ufl-64IHU69RAMqheNCmoB8hnUE_e0xYlevlk-Kl4zu9Ppk70sQuEwAaZYg3OkG8JA321yhnSTbRldxVR1cqD39OjmVuAllME1VVxt_AtrdmXPsBcqvuNYE/w307-h410/20200811_182616.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Thanks for looking, and take care! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span><b>***********************</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span><b>Challenges Entered:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span><b><a href="https://artdailycafe.blogspot.com/">Art Daily Cafe</a> ~ </b><a href="https://artdailycafe.blogspot.com/2020/08/august-2020-cornucopia.html">August Mood Board</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://artdailycafe.blogspot.com/2020/08/august-2020-cornucopia.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzIAHO3lFSVpyouFDpu5pi71s3IZR5STONfL-jEjrm1dNAoNGwujs5S3AWA1-CCaXskgxHK-PhXHRhptoNEvw5aKYDW79CqkiFz068uuvd-5W4in56xzrOhA8qWD0ayBzC7WTmw1vNANI/w210-h210/art-daily-moodboard-8-2020.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/">The Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog</a> ~ </b><a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/2020/08/stencilmania.html">Stencilmania</a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/">Try it on Tuesday</a> ~ </b><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2020/08/wordsor-numbers.html">Words or Numbers</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/">Art Journal Journey</a> ~ </b><a href="https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2020/08/pockets-and-tags.html">Pockets and Tags</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://theartisticstampercreativeteam.blogspot.com/">The Artistic Stamper</a> ~ </b><a href="https://theartisticstampercreativeteam.blogspot.com/2020/08/augusts-creative-challenge-anything-goes.html">August Anything Goes</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/">Let's Craft and Create</a> ~ </b><a href="http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-162-ag-lots-of-layers.html">#162 Lots of Layers</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/">Mix It Up</a></b> ~ <a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/miucb-40-anything-goes-embossing.html">#40 Anything Goes + Embossing</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii9YEadklj2zbJp9oyPiUAXf5V4et5jZ4cJl0rLk9XmTHKeZR3szPLFK8JSUS9j3x8ahit1Fw0zhZ3g7J67hll_-CZ8-nOmMbxQG-xaV4CDpJi5G8dMCGOJP9CX3hutK1vqYHHtztFlCU/s110/Drea-Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="84" data-original-width="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii9YEadklj2zbJp9oyPiUAXf5V4et5jZ4cJl0rLk9XmTHKeZR3szPLFK8JSUS9j3x8ahit1Fw0zhZ3g7J67hll_-CZ8-nOmMbxQG-xaV4CDpJi5G8dMCGOJP9CX3hutK1vqYHHtztFlCU/s0/Drea-Signature.png" /></a></div>Drea Sleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015823039854100943noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472351555460526658.post-58226537671354185712020-08-02T17:30:00.004-07:002020-08-11T21:45:31.985-07:00Sea Artist Trading Coins<font size="5"> Hello and hope you're doing well! I've been playing with my newest and brightest Dylusions Paints on this set of <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/sea-artist-trading-coins">Sea Artist Trading Coins</a> from <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/">Creative Embellishments</a>. </font><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uTpFa9GQWDsjgtQ7ssGTKBtoDS-I5NdZLluXd1F1CgU937E_CtK_jqVrOPGjW6WpsyVP0ThL_jsyfSgrW-TyvSPBz2KjU2wcwiJe2NYZTkYMiTE-A5PPUb7-ebP8gaU0sPUYrzOCsiw/s2048/Sea+Coins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uTpFa9GQWDsjgtQ7ssGTKBtoDS-I5NdZLluXd1F1CgU937E_CtK_jqVrOPGjW6WpsyVP0ThL_jsyfSgrW-TyvSPBz2KjU2wcwiJe2NYZTkYMiTE-A5PPUb7-ebP8gaU0sPUYrzOCsiw/w410-h308/Sea+Coins.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"> The background 2 1/2" circles were covered with white gesso, and before drying, embedded with wavy threads. Then I applied white gesso to the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/seaweed-stencil">Creative Embellishments Seaweed Stencil</a>, and painted the water with Dylusions (Blue Lagoon and Blue Hawaiian) Paints. To bring out the wavy threads, and the rest of the texture, I lightly went over it with white gesso. </font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRt33D0Ey2QipeOKL18lORk0XKbFlwK-zb9qeM1xjfGdoX4cTHtB0BES8eV7-8ObiDKHX3AxCbIqfGiWY2dqqx9R02YrIXaFYt1L0OPYWajAmCt-Gr_brRnD7uzfnAdyNcvVMzO1xLDaQ/s2048/20200801_182850.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRt33D0Ey2QipeOKL18lORk0XKbFlwK-zb9qeM1xjfGdoX4cTHtB0BES8eV7-8ObiDKHX3AxCbIqfGiWY2dqqx9R02YrIXaFYt1L0OPYWajAmCt-Gr_brRnD7uzfnAdyNcvVMzO1xLDaQ/w410-h307/20200801_182850.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"> After painting over the stenciling, I cut rings from cheesecloth, and adhered them to the backgrounds with Prima 3D Matte Gel. </font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijLNblK25-tiJlOQZCtn7YTLKOJnipqVu9Zt_TfbC5mD2iKXVQlvuLdZAl3Vt2CDvPdymp2AFvArmHmLL5_5oMuQah1WetAVlL9lwbuwTjGsBBtW2vpMbdhmHXvweMUfcM1znIBzplfbk/s2048/20200801_183023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijLNblK25-tiJlOQZCtn7YTLKOJnipqVu9Zt_TfbC5mD2iKXVQlvuLdZAl3Vt2CDvPdymp2AFvArmHmLL5_5oMuQah1WetAVlL9lwbuwTjGsBBtW2vpMbdhmHXvweMUfcM1znIBzplfbk/w410-h307/20200801_183023.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"> </font></div><div><font size="5"> I also painted the scalloped circles that were die cut from white cardstock. </font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVnaYtutr3ny2ZcJ8atSW3WH0MgjsbV27y_Unw_tUShF2RZu5Z2cF2qwBknV7DNd-62GerUBOx4RHQM3scKQ-LnHy44NhGD44Sr7QEN1L4m9EFv7s5CUUPq0np_NDnrNfafoCCwoCx7E/s2048/20200801_182944.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVnaYtutr3ny2ZcJ8atSW3WH0MgjsbV27y_Unw_tUShF2RZu5Z2cF2qwBknV7DNd-62GerUBOx4RHQM3scKQ-LnHy44NhGD44Sr7QEN1L4m9EFv7s5CUUPq0np_NDnrNfafoCCwoCx7E/w410-h307/20200801_182944.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"> The <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/sea-artist-trading-coins">Sea Artist Trading Coins</a> were covered with white gesso, and painted with Dylusions Paints. Then I used Prima 3D Matte Gel to adhere them to the backgrounds, and to mimic sand with Finnabair Mini Art Stones. </font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi797pkFlNNhLdGQl_3grpepU1cuUjYc3DyU_qF4t15UhZLFN0vYTVMXozd7h-wghfR-46HVMWa9i2ErjldGH-C8tGqzsLmgU08VO0oifzhUqkYwDxo1oo_YpgdsjRNQaumm_dPv9bQzcQ/s2048/20200801_182920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi797pkFlNNhLdGQl_3grpepU1cuUjYc3DyU_qF4t15UhZLFN0vYTVMXozd7h-wghfR-46HVMWa9i2ErjldGH-C8tGqzsLmgU08VO0oifzhUqkYwDxo1oo_YpgdsjRNQaumm_dPv9bQzcQ/w410-h307/20200801_182920.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"> So fun to make! 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<span style="font-size: large;"> Who says there ain't no cure for the Summertime Blues? For me it's the beach or lake, painting/creating, and music, which inspired this art journal page. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I also took inspiration from the <a href="https://artdailycafe.blogspot.com/2020/07/july-2020-time.html">July 2020 Time Mood Board</a> at <a href="https://artdailycafe.blogspot.com/">Art Daily Cafe</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I started by adhering torn strips of old sheet music onto my page, and randomly adding Prima white gesso. Then I embossed some script and clock stamps with Ranger (Clear) Embossing Powder. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> If you're familiar with my work, you probably know how much I love an ombre effect, and painted one here with Lindy's Gang Sprays starting on the bottom with (Tiffany Lou Blue, Ocean Breeze Blue, and Delphinium Turquoise). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The paintbrushes were stamped with the Prima (The Archivist Collection) Stamp Set, using Ranger (Jet Black) Archival Ink, embossed with Emerald Creek (Chunky Rust) Baked Texture onto white tissue paper. After tearing around the edges, I adhered it with Prima 3D Matte Gel. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I love the rusty effect I got with the paintbrushes, and did it again, minus the tissue paper, to the <a href="https://creativeembellishments.com/rubber-stamps/steampunk-clock-stamp">Creative Embellishments Steampunk Clock Stamp</a>, and the gears and cogs using the <a href="https://theartisticstamper.com/time-77/tick-tock-a5-cut-out-and-mounted-on-cling-cushioning">Artistic Stamper (Tick Tock) Stamp</a>! The clock hands are from another older stamp embossed with Emerald Creek (Mirror Platinum) Embossing Powder.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The tiles were embossed with Ranger (Blue Glass) Embossing Powder onto white cardstock.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Ranger (Blue Glass) Embossing Powder was also used on the Prima Stitched Circles Stamp. To resemble bubbles, I painted them with Art Alchemy Metallique (White Pearl) Paint, and added splatters onto the background. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> More stamping and embossing was done for the titlework, again, using Ranger's (Blue Glass) and Emerald Creek's (Mirror Platinum) Embossing Powders.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The wood strips mimic a window, looking out to the sea, and were made from a recycled cracker box, covered with Prima white gesso. Once dry, I applied the same gesso to the Tim Holtz (Woodgrain) Stencil, and painted it with Art Alchemy Metallique (Royal Blue and Midnight Sky) Paints. Then I added more texture with Prima Patina Effect (Blue) Paste and Rust Effect (Red) Paste. The brads were embossed with Emerald Creek (Mirror Platinum) and also got touches of (Red) Rust Paste. </span><br />
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