If the Crown Fits

     By mixing the old with the new, specifically the new Emerald Creek embossing powders that Santa brought me, I was able to create this art journal page!

     I started by adhering some torn strips from old sheet music, and stamping the script with an older Prima stamp. Then I applied a coat of clear gesso, followed by a light coat of white gesso, and some watered down Dylusions Paints (Vanilla Custard and Laidback Lilac). To mimic vintage wallpaper, I used the Tim Holtz (Gothic) Stencil with my new EC Rock Candy (Java Plum) Embossing Powder, which totally rocks! Lol! 

     I also tried a new technique with the doily! After applying white gesso onto black cardstock using a doily stencil, I immediately poured EC Rock Candy Embossing Powders (Java Plum and Butterscotch) and heat set it. Normally I would wait for the gesso to dry, and reapply the stencil with clear embossing ink before adding the powders. I really like the coverage I got by covering the wet gesso, but still had to wait for it to dry to properly emboss. But well worth the wait for the fabulous texture of the Rock Candy powders! 

     Other than the script in the background, the rest of the stamping was done with the Graphic 45 (Gilded Lily 1 & 2) Stamps. The queen and chandelier were embossed with my new Emerald Creek Boho Blends (Wrought Iron) EP, and the queen painted with Dylusions Paints (Vanilla Custard and Laidback Lilac). I finished her up with a small Prima Marketing rose, and some lace peeking out from her dress.

     The same Dylusions Paints were also used on the Petaloo DIY Burlap Flowers with a vintage button in the center.

     The Bo Bunny Lasercut Chipboard Tag and metal fleur de lis was covered with white gesso, and embossed with Emerald Creek Rock Candy (Java Plum and Butterscotch) Embossing Powders, in addition to Mirror Gold, which has been in my stash for awhile now.

     Mirror Gold EP was also used on the key, made from paper clay with the Finnabair Key Mould, and coated with black gesso. 

     And on the crown, with the phrase being embossed with EC Aroma (Black Cherry) EP.

      The teardrop rhinestones were perfect for the chandelier!

Thanks for your visit!

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Challenges Entered:

Art Journal Journey ~ January Something New (embossing powders and new technique)

A Vintage Journey ~ We're All Getting Older January Challenge

Bleeding Art ~ January Challenge

Tuesday Throwdown ~ TT448 Something New (embossing powders and new technique)

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge ~ Use a Stencil (used 2)

613 Avenue Create ~ #229 Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist - Make It Shiny

Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) Art Journal ~ FotoBella DT

     Hello! I'm back with an art journal spread using the fabulous Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com!

     The background was done in black and white using gesso, stamps, a stencil, and Dylusion's Paints (White Linen and Black Marble).

     I fussy-cut the elephants and zebra from the papers in the (Kaleidoscope) 12 X 12 Collection Pack.

     The zebra is hiding behind some grass that I cut by hand, using the green and purple peacock papers. Then I added the zebra Chipboard piece. 

     To the center of my spread, I placed a tree that I cut by following the curves of the paper. Then I decorated it with rhinestones and Stickers. 

     Some of the border strips also came from the Sticker pack. 

     Such a fun and colorful Bundle available at FotoBella.com! Thanks for your visit!

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Challenges Entered:

Art Journal Journey ~ Words To Live By

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Watercooler Wednesday ~ 223 Anything Goes

Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) Tags ~ FotoBella DT

     If ever there was a collection that speaks to my soul, it's the Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com! So I made an assortment of tags to showcase some of the fabulous patterns, animals, and quotes that are included. 

     To see how they're done, please visit the FotoBella Blog for a written tutorial! 

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Challenges Entered:

Crafty Creations ~ #391 Anything Goes

Country View Challenges ~ May Opposites (I combined color with black and white)

Graphic 45 Kaleidoscope Box ~ FotoBella DT

     The fabulous Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) Bundle from FotoBella.com has all of my faves, from the peacocks to the elephants, along with my favorite colors (teals, greens, blues and purples)! The gorgeous Papers and Chipboard were perfect to create this square box, measuring 9" X 5"!

     I couldn't decide between the blue or purple paper along the bottom, so I used both on each side with the (Kaleidoscope) Patterns & Solids.

     All of the gold was done with Prima Marketing Metallique Wax (Vintage Gold) added to Black Gesso, including the Finnabair doily stencil on the lid. Originally I added the stencil to the purple paper, but decided to add another layer to the green for some more contrast. 

     The hinges were made from a cereal box using the Chipboard (red fabulous tag) as a stencil to create the shape, and the Prima Marketing (French Riviera Anchor and Shell) Stencil to make the rope designs on the sides. The iridescent rhinestones reflect the beautiful colors, and have been in my stash for a long time now. 

      To the front side of the lid, I added the colorful Chipboard piece, embossed twice with Lindy's Gang (Clearly Clear) Embossing Powder, also used on the oval piece on top to make it look like glass. 

     
     Thanks for your visit and pick up the Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) I Want It All Bundle at FotoBella.com!

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Challenges Entered:

Frilly and Funkie ~ I love it because (made this for myself and love the patterns, colors, and peacocks!) 

Bleeding Art ~ May Challenge Anything Goes

Creative Artiste ~ #49 Anything Mixed Media Goes

Altered Eclectics ~ May Challenge

Graphic 45 (Flutter) Art Journal ~ FotoBella DT

     Hello! Today I have an art journal page featuring the gorgeous Graphic 45 (Flutter) I REALLY Want It All Bundle, that I combined with my Dyan Reaveley's Dylusion's Paints from FotoBella.com. 

      I started by tearing papers from the (Flutter) 8" X 8" Pad, since I worked in my smaller art journal, which measures 7" X 10". Then I cut the strip and title, and inked the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot).

     The small Ephemera card with the bee, was also inked before adding some Chipboard.

     Then I applied Prima Marketing Gesso (Black) to a stencil along the top and bottom left. 

     After cutting the butterfly from the Flutter 12 X 12 Collection Pack, came the fun part! Dylusion's Paints (Bubblegum Pink, Vibrant Turquoise, Cut Grass, Fresh Lime, Lemon Zest, Crushed Grape, and White Linen) slightly watered down, and applied with a brush and some sprays of water.

     Thanks for looking, and pick up the Graphic 45 (Flutter) I REALLY Want It All Bundle at FotoBella.com.

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Challenges Entered:

Art Journal Journey ~ Hello Springtime

Let's Craft and Create ~ #145 AG + Option Green Things

Pile it on ~ #152 Your favorite color and/or rainbow

Fab 'n' Funky Challenges ~ #431 Butterfly

Graphic 45 (Flutter) 2 Page Layout ~ FotoBella DT

     Flowers, bugs, butterflies, and bright colors mix beautifully, in the new Graphic 45 (Flutter) I REALLY Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com! So I made a two page layout, showcasing this gorgeous collection that will leave you yearning for Spring. 

     I was instantly inspired by this fabulous sketch by Noreen Smith, and knew the butterflies would make great replacements for the hearts. 

     To replicate the fence in the photos, I applied Prima Marketing Gesso (White) to a wood grain stencil, onto both sheets of Bazzill Cardstock (Quicksand) from the Flutter Coordinating Cardstock. Then I spritzed it with Distress Spray Stain (Hickory Smoke) and Kaisermist Spray (Coffee), followed by Dylusions Paint (Slate Grey) that I just rubbed on with my fingers. 

     The neutral colors make a great backdrop to the colorful butterflies that I fussy-cut from the Flutter 12 X 12 Paper Pack. 

     I used a larger Ephemera card for my title, and inked the edges along with the patterned banner pieces, with Distress Ink (Black Soot).

     All of the banner pieces were machine-stitched with a crisp, white thread.

     To make the Sticker borders fit onto both pages, I cut and pieced them to look like one continuous line behind the photos, using a ruler as a guide.

     Thanks for stopping by, and get the Graphic 45 (Flutter) I REALLY Want It All Bundle at FotoBella.com!

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Challenges Entered:

Creative Friday ~ #225 Everything that Flies

Unicorn Challenge Blog ~ #41 Spring 

Graphic 45 (Flutter) Cards ~ FotoBella DT

     Hey everyone! I'm back with a card set featuring the colorful and beautiful Graphic 45 (Flutter) I REALLY Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com. 

     For a step-by-step tutorial, please visit the FotoBella Blog. 

 

Graphic 45 (Penny's Paper Doll Family) Art Journal ~ FotoBella DT

     Hello and Happy February! I'm back with my latest project using the Graphic 45 (Penny's Paper Doll Family) collection from FotoBella.com. I wanted to feature Penny and her family, so I brought out my art journal to create this spread. 

     This collection has a lot of border pieces on the papers and sticker sheet, which I pieced together to make a frame around both pages, rubbing the edges with Prima Marketing Metallique Waxes (Bronze Age and Vintage Gold).

     The background is made from torn pieces of paper and tissue from a sewing pattern, adhered with Prima Marketing Soft Matte Gel. Then I added some Distress Spray Stains (Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, and Worn Lipstick). 

     I cut slits in the hats right below the brims, with an X-acto knife, before gluing to their heads. 

     Lots of fussy-cutting!

     Little sister Emily is the only one without a hat!

      Since Penny's the star of this collection, I included two of her outfits (the blue and red dresses and hats).

     Thanks for looking and shop Graphic 45 by collection at FotoBella.com!

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Challenges Entered:

Bleeding Art ~ January Anything Goes

Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge ~ #46 Anything Mixed Media Goes

ainkymess ~ Challenge 27

Graphic 45 (Penny's Paper Doll Family) Layout ~ FotoBella DT

     Did you ever play with paper dolls as a kid? I sure did! So the Graphic 45 (Penny's Paper Doll Family) collection from FotoBella.com took me back to my childhood, with vintage paper dolls and beautiful papers, that I assembled into a quilt design, on this page that I scrapped of my dad and his siblings. My dad is the one in the middle with the bow tie. Aren't they all (Sew) cute?

     All of the squares were cut at 2", and the edges rubbed with Prima Marketing Metallique Wax (Bronze Age). Then I added gold machine stitching, and some old buttons that I had from my late grandma, and great-grandma. The stitching on the buttons came from them, so I left the others alone.

     The tape measure also came from one of my grandma's, and was the perfect addition to this collection! Then I found some old chipboard for my title, and added Metallique Wax (Vintage Gold) to the edges.

     The same wax was also used on the flower from my stash, and the edges of the chipboard button.

     All five paper dolls were fussy-cut to represent each kid.

     I love the little dresses and hats!

     And let's not forget about the boys!

Thanks for looking, and shop this collection at FotoBella.com!

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Challenges Entered:

Crafty Creations ~ #383 Anything Goes

As You Like It ~ Favorite Pearls or Buttons (They once belonged to my late grandma and great grandma, and I especially love the ones that still have their stitching!)

Moo-Mania ~ #183 Squares