Just for me

Every so often I come across a 12 x 12 paper that I can't get in quantity for a class but is crying out to be used. I fell in love with this paper which was part of a paper pack and decided to have some me time making a layout.

The face was part of the paper so I used a feather napkin to fill the bottom of the page and then stamped and coloured feathers using Distress Oxides.

 I also used some foil to add a bit of sparkle.

Really pleased with this one and definitely one for the album. x

It's just a bottle

As my love of mixed media has grown I have found myself squirrelling away all manner of bottles and jars. I just can't bear to throw them out and as if that wasn't enough I have actually been buying empty bottles from Poundland and adding those to me collection too.
Here is photo progress of one of these bottles and its transformation into a usable water bottle for the table.

So to start I painted the bottle with white gesso. I used Prima's Heavy Gesso as it covers really well. Next I added all manner of stones, sequins, beads, etc to the surface using 3D Matte Medium. I then left it overnight to dry thoroughly. 

Next I went over everything twice with the Heavy White Gesso and allowed to dry thoroughly. 

To finish I sprayed the bottle using three different sprays in blue, green and white. When dry I then dripped some more colour onto the top of the bottle and sprayed with water to allow it to run easily through the embellishments. 

Doing something like this is easy and cheap to do. You can use ANYTHING like small stones from the garden, buttons, shells from the beach, the possibilities are endless.x

Pretty Gets Gritty projects 7/4/18

I've already shown the altered box I did for the Hochandatv show which you can find HERE however I also made a few other projects including this puzzle frame using the MDF puzzle pieces and the new sprays. 

I have put links below to the products which are now available to buy online.

Next there was an old purse which I altered. There was nothing wrong with the purse except for a bit of wear and tear on the front so I thought I would give it a new lease of life.

I used a matte Gel Medium first, then Black Gesso and then Art Alchemy-Metallique Wax-White Gold over the top.

Then There was the layout made from Jigsaw Pieces

The white resin frames were painted with black gesso and then wax added.

a card and an Art Journal Cover using the fantastic sticky back fabric and Eileen Hulls Journal Die

and that's about it I think so I'll leave you the links to the products below. Have a great day xx

White Resin Frames
Heavy White Gesso
Flowers
Cream Lace
MDF Jigsaw Puzzle pieces
Sprays - Pretty Jewels
Sticky back A4 fabric sheets
Art Alchemy Metallique Wax - White Gold
Black Gesso
3D Matte Gel

Live Beautifully.....

I have had a chance to finish one of my many journal pages today. Loving the colours

The background is made using Distress Oxides, blended together using baby wipes.

The flowers are made using paper scraps and a hydrangea confetti punch, some gem flowers and some baby pearls and gems.

Some are raised from the paper and some flat to make it more interesting.

The final touch is wording added by using a stencil and Prima Modelling Paste. The magic happens as the Distress Oxides from the background seep through the paste colouring it to match the background. Loved watching it happen. xx

I'm back....

Its been ages since I posted on any of my Blogs mainly due to family health issues but I think at last everything is moving in the right direction. One of the good things is that in the last month I have become a great aunt to a beautiful baby girl called Belle. I'm sure she will appear on many of my projects in the years to come lol.

So what to share, well this piece was made as a colour sample canvas for one of my classes. The hope was that it would allow them to choose a colour combination for their own work.

I am still itching to add some white but I think it is better this way so that I can see how the colours work for future projects.
Here is a bit more detail including a picture just to show how it looks.

It was so much fun being able to work on a larger canvas. It's definately something I will do again.

The class project was a box. The one on the right is the finished box and the one on the left was done as an example in class.

Looking forward to the next one. Something a bit different next time xx

Something from nothing

I love working in white. It is often the only way I can plan a layout or card before adding colour to make the finished article.

I needed a metallic finish to a layout for one of my classes so I decided to make the background using white tags, cogs and string.

As you can see from the picture, I dusted off my ribbler and corrugated some royal blue and light blue paper to add even more texture. So this was my starting point.
And then when it was all stuck down I slowly added more and more ink until I got what I wanted. Here are a few layouts showing the process.

 

I originally put the string around the centre of the page intending to hang the photos from it but later changed my mind.

You can see the finished layout on www.ladiesthatcraft.blogspot.co.uk  xx

Finnabair class

Ever since I met Finnabair at a trade show I have really wanted to take one of her classes. I have waited patiently and at last I managed to get a place at Art From The Heart. It was a long old journey for a half day work shop and was it worth it? Oh yes with bells on. That lady has serious talent and I can't believe how much I learnt in a small space of time.

 This is the finished result and in only 4 hours too. I think that when I make the next one I will take a bit more time and change a few things but overall I am really chuffed at the result.
Here is a bit more of the detail.

It was an amazing process from start to finish and Finnabair was patient, thorough and explained how everything worked as we went along. If you get a chance make sure you take one of her workshops. I am certainly waiting for the next one. xx

A little bit of improvisation

On Boxing Day we were invited to have dinner at my sisters'. The only thing she asked was that we wear Christmas tshirts so I bought one for me and of course forgot to buy one for My husband, Terry.

The problem was, I only remembered this on Boxing Day morning so "panic!!!!!!"

Luckily Terry had a black tshirt, so out came the stencils, fabric paint and felt and voila, one Christmas t-shirt.

The hat was glued on and then sewn on. The little white Pom Pom were from some braid I had lying around.

 Might make some more of these for next year lol.
Watch out for the how to video coming soon on www.ladiesthatcraft.blogspot.co.uk

Past projects

I’ve been asked to share some of the past projects taught in class so I’ve had a search and come up with a few.

The Nine Square Box

Wall Art

Oh Christmas tree

3D Frame

Stamped Canvas Bag

White Space is Good.

There are loads more including some rather large mini book projects so I will share them later this week.
xx

Time To Share

Now that Mothers Day has gone I can share the card I made for my mum. She has always loved Fuchsias so you can imagine how please I was when Woodware came out with their new stamps and one of them was a Fuchsia.

The flowers and leaves are coloured and decoupaged making a lovely 3D flower.

Thank you to Jenny for helping me decide on the colour.
I am entering this card for the following challenges:
Artistic Inspiration - flowers,, 
Card Mania - Lots Of Layers, 
Songbird Challenge Blog - Mama I Love You
Addicted To Stamps - Bring On Spring (lots of flowers)
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - To Die For
If you would like to share your Mothers day Card as an inspiration to all us card makers then please add then to the link below.
Go careful in the snow. xxx