Advernture awaits

Hello everyone,

For my DT post this time, I fancied doing a little canvas, so that is what I did. I made lots of photos of the process so go and get yourself a drink, sit down and enjoy !

First of all the finished article; I thought it came out nice.

And this is how I made this : 

I started with a gessoed canvas, size 8"x 8" or 20 x 20 cm.

I used Dylusions paints and an old card to crape on the paint, you could of course just use a brush or your fingers ! 

This was the result.

Next I used a stencil and some model paste to create some texture. 

This is what is looks like....

Next: Put the stencil back and use a blending tool and Dylusions paint white to accentuate the flowers.

The just become a little whiter. 

Now with the same white paint, read some on your craft sheet with a brayer and use this as an ink pad. Then stamp the flowers a few times. 

Here's what that looks like... make sure to wash your stamp straight away (and your stencil too) as dried paint is very hard to remove....

Next, I used a blending tool and Archival Ink to ink up the edges of the canvas. If you don't like this, you don't have to do this...

Next : Mark making. Use the same card you used for scraping the paint on and make marks with black paint.. You can see the result in the next photo...

Then the background gets stamped; I used black and grey Archival inks and a couple of stamps. (A complete list of all the stamps I used is at the bottom of this post. 

This is what that looks like..

Now it is time for the main image. I stamped the bird twice on tissue paper with Archival ink and then clear embossed them. That way they get even more black. You then adhere them to the canvas with gel medium. 

Here is what that looks like... 

Next I took some Faber Castell Big Brush Markers to colour the birds a little.. I also stamped the sentiment "adventure awaits" at the bottom right. 

A close up of both birds...

A view from the left...

 Front view...

 View from the right..

And here is the last photo of the finished project ! 

I have used the following stamps:

19001 - Large bird flying left

19659 - Numbers set

19009 - Adventure awaits

19646 - Wildflowers Silhouette

19415 - Butterfly specimens 

Thank you so much for stopping by today ! 

Corrie x

www.MadeByCHook.blogspot.nl

Shrink.

Hello!  Mary here with a fun and wearable stamping project for you.

First, I grabbed my all time favorite stamp Butterfly Gossamer/Large, my StazOn ink pad and a sheet of clear shrink plastic.

After I stamped my image onto the rough side of the plastic, I then cut it out to and preheated my oven to 350 degrees.  

And if you plan to use this embellie as a charm, don't forget to punch your holes!!

I baked it for about 2 minutes, rough side up.  When done, it had shrunk to roughly one fourth of its original size.  I then  painted the back with a couple coats of acrylic paint.

After adding some chain and a closure, I was ready to rock my new necklace!

In fact, I loved my new accessory so much, I decided to make a few more in a variety of colors.  Maybe I'll share with a friend or two??  Or not.

I hope I've given you a little inspiration today.  Now, go grab your favorite stamp and get crafty!!

xx Mary

Freaky Little Clay Pendants

What a thrill to be asked to participate as a guest blogger on VLVS! 

When I received these gorgeous stamps in the mail I just started playing right away! 

I mean how could you not,right! 

As a mixed media artist I love incorporating all sorts of things into my work

but one of my favorite things to add  are words.

So when I first spotted these yummy word stamps I new right away I wanted to not only

incorporate them,but to also make something wearable.This is what I came up with.

This Stamp spoke to me right away....I suppose because I always consider myself a freak

well,...more like this kind of freak...heehee.

Come on....I know there are a lot of you fellow freaks out there!! 

I started with white oven baked clay and free formed a circle.I stamped the quote into the clay and then used an awl to create the holes.

Before baking I added some Primary Yellow Deco Art Fluid and then I baked it following the clay directions. 

Next,I added Patina Gliders paste and let it dry. 

Then I added some Antiquing Cream and removed the excess with a paper towel. 

I then sprinkled with some Magenta.

and lastly I coated in a layer of Polyurethane.(I also made some without the Polyurethane and I liked that look as well.If you decide to not coat it,then make sure you seal it with Modge Podge.

For some of my pieces I also made a fabric bed using scraps of trim and findings.Once my pieces were dry I hand stitched them on to the fabric beds. 

I added some jump rings and chain,and they were ready to wear! 

Hope you give these a try! The only issue...I didn't want to stop...ended up making about 10 of them! heehee! 

Later Freaks! 

Cat

Stamps used in this tutorial:

She Was a Freaky

She Was A Wildflower

Your Time As A Caterpillar 

 Cat Kerr is a Mixed Media Artist/Instructor. She lives in Central Florida with her husband and two kids. Her work has been featured in many national publications such as Somerset Studio,Belle Armoire Jewelry,Clothe Paper Scissors and many more. Her work has also been featured on three covers.

Cat currently teaches online and at national retreats around the country. To inquire about her work,online shops and teaching schedule,you can visit her at http://www.catkerr.com

Life is not a movie: August challenge inspiration

Hello my dear crafty friends and welcome to my August challenge inspiration for our VLVS challenge.

First let  me show you our gorgeous August inspiration:

This inspiration is SO MUCH ME!! 

Even as a new DT member I already own most of the stamps on this inspirational photo and I love them.

So here is my art page made with this inspiration.

I made it in my usual Mixed Media style using lots of mediums, paints, stencils and ... stamps, sure.

Also this inspiration is in black and white, I thought that adding a bit of color on the corner can be interesting. So I used stencil to make the texture over stamped Dictionary page  (keeping the main image of Businessman  Silhouette on the corner). The Film strip that was on the inspirational piece gave me the words of my art piece: Life is not an old movie, but a new rainbow dream.

Totally my own quote, believe me... 

The quote was made with my very old letter stickers and as those became totally non adhesive, I added a thin line of glaze to keep them in the place.

And now for some close- ups too:

I used Sepia black ink and not the  real black one, so you see a bit of dark brown on the background stamping. The man image was outlined with white paint around to make it " standing out".

The word life is a die cut  that I glued on my piece.

And here is a full sentiment  (you sure can use it, but remember me if you do so)

And here is a list of stamps I used for this inspirational piece:

 Businessman Silhouette Item 19418 Plate 1440

Film strip Item 18921 Plate 1428

Dictionary page Item 19015 Plate 890

Other products:

Stencil- Tando Creative

Die- Cherry Lynn Designs

Letter stickers

Paints, mists, gesso : Ranger

So now it's your time to play with our inspirational challenge!

Who knows- you can even win!!!

Mail Art Monday Continues (video tutorial)

Hello Again! 

It's me Tera here...

 I am so excited to share the 2nd official Mail Art Monday tutorial with you!! :D 

(there is also a sneak peak of what I'll be sharing in September in the video so you can be ready for halloween!! ) 

Stamps Used: 

Plate 1455 <<<< AMAZING PLATE!!!!

Pen Tips 2 3/4 x 2

Fed-up Vintage Lady 

Stitching

Staple X

Three Staples

Writing Circles Background

Sawtooth Stitching lines

Sheet Music Background

Deliver To  <<< a mail art must!! 

Ink Run 

I hope you will join us for the next Mail Art Monday in september!! :D 

Stay Inky!!