She Was An Artist | Sue Plumb

Hi everyone!

It's Sue Plumb here to share my latest design team project with you. Today I am sharing a mixed media scrapbook layout that I created to document some photos from a recent kids art class that I taught. It was so much fun teaching the kids - they are so free in their approach and have no reservations when asked to do something.

I started my page by creating the background, which was inspired by the piece I had taught in the class. I used the beautiful bright Ranger Dylusions paints, which I applied to my cardstock using a silicone spatula.

Once the paint was dry, it was time to add some stamping. The first stamp I chose was the Whimsical Leaf, which I stamped out over the green paint on my page using StazOn black ink.

I then used the Leaves and Three Extra Leaves stamp to add more foliage over the green paint. This essentially provided a "frame" for my page.

Next, I wanted to add an "arty" quote to my page so I chose the Art is Anything quote by Andy Warhol, which I also stamped using the black StazOn.

Now it was time to add some papery background layers. I wanted to incorporate some art themed things, so I used some Jane Davenport collage paper that featured a paint palette print. I also used a paint sample card from my local hardware store; as well as a doily and some folded tissue paper.

Once I had those layers in place I then collaged on the Magic Maker Paintbrush that I had stamped onto some tissue paper before adding some frayed gauze for texture, then my photos on top.

With most of the main elements in place for my layout it was time to go and add some of the smaller details. I found two more art themed quotes I wanted to add - handmade with he{ART} and then I combined she was and an artist (which I ended up deciding to use as my page title).

I then added some embellishments to finish off my page. First, a handmade heart from Charms Creations, which I placed near the handmade quote. I also added some pieces of twisted coloured wire for extra interest.

Next, I added the Cocoa Vanilla Studio yay flair button and some wood veneer hearts that I painted white.

I also added a black wood veneer arrow that I coloured black using a Sharpie.

To finish off, I stamped the Scribble Heart, then added a few enamel dots dotted around the page and a splatter of white Dylusions mist.

That's all from me today, I hope I have inspired you to get inky too. Until next time, happy stamping! 

Stamps used:

- Whimsical Leaf

- Leaves and Three Extra Leaves

- Art is Anything

- Magic Maker Paintbrush

- handmade with he{ART}

- she was

- an artist

- Scribble Heart

Other materials:

- Miracle Tape

- Bazzill cardstock

- Ranger Dylusions paints and mist

- Tsukineko StazOn ink

- Jane Davenport collage papers

- paint sample card, doily, tissue paper

- Charms Creations handmade heart

- Cocoa Vanilla Studio flair button

- wood veneer pieces

- coloured wire

- enamel dots

Feeling the Love | Sue Plumb

Hi everyone!

Sue Plumb here with my latest design team project for you. Today I have a mixed media scrapbook layout to share that features an abstract painted & stamped background and a photo of one of my most treasured scrappy friends taken at a retreat last year.

I began this page with some heavy weight white cardstock and a few Dylusions acrylic paints. I used a brush to apply the paint randomly in a few different directions; simply following my instinct and a rough idea of where I was going to put my photo.

Once I had the paint in place and it had dried, it was time to add some stamping to the background. I started with a few stamps from one of my very favourite plates, #1495. I used the Rows of Numbers and the Typeset Scallop to add some vertical and horizontal structure to my page using black Staz On ink. I then used the Cross Marks Background stamp with Ranger Archival Ink (Paradise Teal) to add some extra depth. 

Next, I added my photo to the page using Miracle Tape and then began building layers around it. I started with a few Jane Davenport patterned papers, which featured gorgeous painted style backgrounds. I used the Large Butterfly Gossamer and stamped out a couple, then fussy cut them and set them aside. I then repeated the process with the Whimsical Leaf and the Leaves stamps. I then began assembling my page.

I used the fussy cut leaves and placed them along the horizontal line created by the scallop stamp, tucking the ends in under the photo. I layered the whimsical leaves and tucked them in beneath the photo.

The two butterflies were adhered along the body only, allowing the wings to be bent up away from the page. I then took some white cotton thread and added some on top of each one, wrapping a few strands around the wings.

My page still need more though, so I took the opportunity to use up a few old Heidi Swapp acetate ephemera pieces that I had in my stash. These were perfect for layering over the painted and stamped background as they allowed the colours and patterns underneath to still be visible, while adding an extra layer over the top.

To finish off my page I stamped some Scribble Hearts with Vivid Chartreuse Archival Ink. I also added some scribbles with a Stabilo All Pencil; and some tiny splatters of Colour Blast 'Mermaid' Colour Artist Ink.

Thanks for stopping by today so I could share this. I hope I have inspired you to get inky too!

Stamps used:

- Rows of Numbers

- Typeset Scallop

- Cross Marks Background

- Large Butterfly Gossamer

- Whimsical Leaf

- Leaves

- Scribble Heart

Other materials:

- Bazzill cardstock

- Ranger Dylusions acrylic paints

- Ranger Archival Inks

- Staz On 

- Miracle Tape

- Jane Davenport Mixed Media Paper Pad

- white cotton thread

- Heidi Swapp acetate ephemera pieces

- Stabilo All Pencil

- Colour Blast Colour Artist Ink

Art Doll Tutorial with Fiona

Hello my VLVS fans!!! Fiona here with you today to share a whimsical art doll I have created.

I won't go into too many details about how I made this gorgeous little doll. I'll leave you to watch the tutorial.

I'm not sure why I made him ..... I suppose I don't really need a reason.

But I have definitely fallen in love with him ..... He is my Transgender fairy Queen!

The tutorial is right here below. Sit back and relax and enjoy the madness!

Viva Las Vegastamps! used:

Whimsical Leaf

Whimsical Lettered Man

Striped Leggings

Artist Trading Cards by Jenn Engle

Hello Again! Today I have a very simple ATC to share with you. This card came together very quickly, as the background is a mop-up card from a previous project and the leaves were already colorized when I went on an acetate stamping binge! Haha. I'm telling you, the Viva Las VegaStamps! are made for acetate stamping. 

 

I stamped "Whimsical Leaf" several times with black Staz-On ink on acetate. Then, I colorized them with a variety of green alcohol inks, alcohol markers (like copics), and distress paint.

I just had to use the "Her Wings Were Made" sentiment because the leaves are definitely a bold pattern!

The background card is made from Distress Stain Sprays and I stamped over that with a few of my favorite VLVS Background Stamps, "Writing Circles Background" and "Mesh Texture".

SUPPLIES USED:
Distress Spray Stain in Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon, and Blueprint Sketch
Archival Ink in "Watering Can"
"Writing Circles Background"
 "Mesh Texture"
"Her Wings Were Made"
"Whimsical Leaf"
Heidi Swapp Ink in Teal & Navy
Tim Holtz Distress Tool
Distress Ink in "Peacock Feathers"
Fabri-Tac Adhesive

Thanks so much for looking!
~Jenn