Artistic Outpost - New Release

We have a fabulous new release from Artistic Outpost (available from Our Daily Bread Designs) and today the Design Team are showcasing some of their designs using the new imagery.

The first new release I am showcasing is Ice Cream Shoppe.

I thought this card would make a fun birthday card.

I began by colouring the background with Picked Raspberry and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink; simply applying with an ink blending tool.

I then used a circular finger dauber to apply Memento Luxe Wedding Dress Ink randomly over the background and then dried with a heat tool. To add further interest to the background I used two random pieces of card from the top of a watercolour pad which I coloured with the same Distress Inks, but this time applying the ink to a non-stick craft sheet, spritzing with water and then mopping up the beads of ink with the card and then drying with a heat tool.

I stamped the ice cream cones onto Distress Coloured card using Black Archival Ink, cut them out and then added to the card front. Squeezed Lemondade Distress Paint was added to a lid and then stamped around the focal imagery. I punched out three small hearts from Distress Coloured card and die cut a tag from white card and added 'ice cream' text using the sentiment stamp. To complete I stamped "Life is better with ice cream" above the scraps of card.

My second sample showcases the Seed Packets Background, Harvest stamp set and the Grunge Elements stamp set.

I began by applying Color Burst crystals (Terre Verte, Burnt Orange) to the background of the white card and then spritzed with water and dried with my heat tool. I then stamped the boy from the Harvest stamp set with Black Archival Ink. I then created a mask, stamping the same image onto a piece of scrap paper; place the mask onto the stamped image and I then die cut a circle from scrap card, discarded the circle and used the aperture and placed this over the card and then stamped the Seed Packets Background into the circular aperture. I also stamped the boy onto the inside of the card.

I drew around the circle and the edges of the boy with a Stabilo All pencil and used my water brush to smudge; this adds definition to the edges of the imagery and makes it pop against the backdrop. I also coloured some areas with coloured pencils.

I then used the Grunge Elements circle and dotty stamps to add further interest to the background, adding miniature pumpkins for added interest. I then added the sentiment to complete along with delicate splatters of Peeled Paint Distress Paint.

My fellow team members have created more inspiration for you, please stop by their blogs to be inspired.

Shari

Julie

Terry

Avril

Lisa

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I will be popping back over the next few weeks with more designs using the fabulous new releases including The Golf Club stamp set which I have not showcased today.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

Circle of Life

I could not sleep last night so thought I would take the opportunity to make something just for fun. Andy Skinner and Tracy Weinzapfel have a "We Dare You To Create" challenge on their Facebook page which you can find here and I thought I would take this opportunity to join in.

I decided to have a change from making cards and try a canvas just for fun.

1. Paint canvas with a coat of Gesso.
2. Apply DecoArt Fluid Acrylics Diarylide Yellow, Vermilion and Cobalt Teal Hue to the background of the canvas, applying with your fingers. Do not think about it too much you are aiming for a real random feel.
3. Place Andy Skinner's Industrial Elements stencil onto the background and then apply Cobal Teal Hue randomly over the stencil. Repeat this process with Titanium White Fluid Acrylic.
4. Using an old credit/store card add scratchy paint lines to the background using Vermilion and Cobalt Teal Hue Fluid Acrylics.
5. Add a touch of random background stamping with Black Archival Ink for added interest. 
6. Apply Titanium White Fluid Acrylic to paint lids and stamp the lids onto the background.
7. Add delicate splatters of Titanium White Fluid Acrylic to the background.

1. Once I was happy with the background stamping I then added DecoArt Carbon Black Fluid Acrylic to paint lids and stamped the circles onto the decorated background and dried with a heat tool. I then painted around the circular areas with Cobalt Teal Hue Fluid Acrylic, blocking out the background pattern apart from the cricular areas. I applied three coats to completely cover the background.

1.  Paint around each of the circles using a fine paintbrush with a layer of Texture Sand Paste and allow to dry. Then apply one coat of DecoArt Burnt Umber Fluid Acrylic.
2. Add touches of DecoArt Quinacridone Gold Fluid Acrylic around the circles.
3. Add small touches of Carbon Black Fluid Acylic around the circles to add further to the rust effect.

1. Die cut a wild flower from white card using Tim Holtz Wildflowers Die and then colour the stem with Diarylide Yellow and touches of Vermilion Fluid Actylics.
2. Add splatters of Vermilion Fluid Acrylic to the background.
3. Add touches of DecoArt Crackle Glaze here and there for added interest.

1. Add touches of Carbon Black Fluid Acrylic to the edges of the canvas, applying with a finger.

 I had fun with this piece and love the contrast of the bright colours against the subtle rusted areas.

Thanks so much for popping by. Hope you are enjoing the Easter break. Tracy x x

The Great Gatsby

Welcome to my final card in the series using the Gatsby stamp set from Artistic Outpost, available from Our Daily Bread Designs.

I painted the background of my white card with DecoArt Fluid Acrylics Medium Grey and Dark Grey, blending with a baby wipe and then drying with a heat tool.

I stamped the focal image of the gent with Black Archival directly onto the painted background and then added layers of interest with stencils.

I applied Hickory Smoke Distress Ink over a Tim Holtz Layering stencil to add letters to the background, giving a tone on tone effect.  I highlighted the focal image by adding painty circles around the image using DecoArt Fluid Acrylics Titanium White and Carbon Black and then dried with a heat tool.

For added contrast I applied Titanium White Fluid Acrylic over a Chevron Layring Stencil and also included delicate splatters of paint. To complete I stamped the sentiment "The Great Gatsby to the bottom of the card and added a ChitChat sticker to the top.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

The Lost Generation

Welcome back to the third in my series of cards using the Gatsby stamp set from Artistic Outpost, available from Our Daily Bread Designs.

This week I am showcasing the feminine image from the Gatsby stamp set, stamping her onto a die cut heart, adding shading around the edges with Fired Brick Distress Ink and colouring with pencils. I have also included rusty wire to highlight the focal image, stapled into place.

I began by applying a touch of Fired Brick and Hickory Smoke Distress Paints to a non-stick craft sheet, spritzing with water and then mopping up the paint with my white card and then drying with a heat tool. I then dabbed the card into any remaining paint and dried once again with a heat tool.

I applied Fired Brick Distress Ink over the Dot Fade Layering Stencil and then repeated once again using Hickory Smoke Distress Ink, adding yet a further layer of interest to the background. I also die cut two smaller hearts which I coloured with Hickory Smoke Distress Ink and added a few delicate splatters to the hearts and to the background of the card using Fired Brick Distress Paint. I added three strips of Tissue Tape behind the focal image for further interest and texture.

I applied DecoArt Fluid Acrylic Titanium White over a Heart Layering Stencil to add contrast to my design, along with scratchy paint lines using an old credit card and Carbon Black Fluid Acrylic.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

A Vintage Journey - Destination Inspiration - Terminal 2

Morning everyone, thanks so much for popping by. Today I have a "Destination Inspiration" post to share over at A Vintage Journey.

To see the full project you just need to click HERE to be magically transported.

Hope you enjoy the step by steps. Tracy x x

The Great Gatsby

I am following on with my designs using the fabulous Gatsby stamps from Artistic Outpost, available from Our Daily Bread Designs.

I began by applying DecoArt Fluid Acrylic Medium Grey and Dark Grey to a piece of white card, blending with a baby wipe and then drying with a heat tool. I then applied DecoArt Fluid Acrylic Carbon Black to a circular lid and stamping three circles with the lid to the background. I repeated this process for the white circles and then dried with a heat tool.

I added Tissue Tape to the background for added interest and texture along with some mesh wire that I found at an antique store on one of my regular visits.

The focal image of the gent has been added to an ATC which again was coloured with DecoArt Medium and Dark Grey Fluid Acrylics. I continued with the painty circles and added one around the focal image using Titanium White Fluid Acrylic. I stamped "The Great Gatsby" onto a piece of scrap card which I also coloured with paint, cut out and applied Black Archival Ink to the edges of each piece.

I added a few random pieces of punched out bits of white card and added delicate splatters of Titanium White Fluid Acrylic.

I also included Remnant Rubs for added interest.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

CraftStash Bird on a Branch

I have two videos for you today showcasing the fabulous Apple Blossom Bird on a Branch die from CraftStash.

This is my first card and below is the corresponding video.

A close up to show a little more detail of all the layers in the background.

This is my second card using more vintage tones.

A close up to show a little more detail of the background.

 

Die Used: Apple Blossom Bird on a Branch by CraftStash DlOB0113

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x 

 

Clockwork

This week I am showcasing the Gatsby stamp set from Artistic Outpost, available from Our Daily Bread Designs.

I have made a series of cards with this stamp set which I will showcase of the next few weeks. This week I am using the car as my focal image.

The background has been coloured with DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics Medium Grey Value 6 and Dark Grey Value 3 to add shading. I have also used Tim Holtz Layering Stencils to add layer to the background.

I added touches of white to my design, applying DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Titanium White over Tim Holtz Clockwork stencil for added interest and contrast. I also included staples to add to the masculine feel.

I love how all the layers are visible. I applied Hickory Smoke Distress Ink over several Layering Stencils to add further interest giving a tone on tone effect.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

Eileen Hull Art With Heart Challenge

I can't believe another month has passed by and we are now onto March, wow time really is passing by so quickly. Anyway I digress, a new month means the start of a new challenge for the Design Team with Eileen Hull's Art With Heart Challenge.

This month the Design Team are showcasing Sizzix Paper Leather Sheets and Inksheets which come in White, Black, Red,  Silver, Gold and Green . To use the Inksheets you need an Inksheets Transfer Pad. There is also a starter kit available HERE.  I decided to create a piece using Eileen Hull's Passport Book Die.

I began by die cutting the front and back cover and spine for the Passport Book, die cutting from the Paper Leather Sheets.

I then embossed each of the die cut pieces with Tim Holtz Keyboard Texture Fade and I then sanded the raised areas very lightly.

To highlight the raised areas and add to the aged feel I rubbed over the embossed areas with Vintage Photo Distress Ink, applying the ink directly from the inkpad.

To add further to the ageing process I spritzed each die cut piece with Walnut Stain Distress Spray Stain, mopping up the excess ink with kitchen towel and then drying with a heat tool.

I then bent the die cut pieces to add creases and then applied Gathered Twigs Distress Ink over the creased areas to add further to the leather/aged feel. I also applied Gathered Twigs Distress Ink to the edges of each piece.

I then began decorating the pages for the inside of my Passport Book. For a couple of the pages I added embossed detail using the Inksheets. I used the Tim Holtz Keyboard Texture Fade once again. I am using the BigShot Plus so I used my Platform, Adapter B, Inksheets Transfer Pad, then the Texture Fade with my book page inside with a piece of the white Inksheet on top of the card with the glossy side facing up and then the final cutting pad on top and then run through the machine to emboss.

This shows the embossing and the inksheet next to it.

I spritzed the embossed pages with Walnut Stain and Broken China Distress Spray Stains and then dabbed the excess ink up with a piece of kitchen towel. The embossed area which has the Inksheets applied will resist the ink and leave white highlights.

This is the page completed in the book, as you can see the white areas have resisted the ink.

Inksheets are also fantastic for turning your thinlits dies into stamps. Here I have used Tim Holtz Handwritten Journey Words. Again I am using the BigShot Plus so I have used my Platform, Adapter A, then the Inksheets Transfer Pad, my book page or the card you are using, a black Inksheet with glossy side facing upwards and then the thinlits die facing down and then Cutting Pad on the top and then run through the machine.

As you can see the black ink has been transferred to the page and the die now acts as if I have stamped the sentiment onto my page.

I repeated the same process with a second word, using the same Inksheet.

And the second word is now transferred to my page. The Inksheets add a further interest and use to your thinlits dies.

I also used the black Inksheets with my Texture Fade.

On this page you can see I used the 'discover' die with a white Inksheet; spritzed with Distress Spray Stains and the wording applied with the Inksheets resists the ink and shows in white.

I machine stitched my front and back covers along with the spine to add further interest and texture and I also included a Tim Holtz Baroque Frame which I painted with Titanium White, Cobalt Teal Hue and Carbon Black DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics; applying the paints with my finger and dabbing off the excess paint with kitchen towel. I also added one of Tim's Found Relative images behind the frame.

A circular piece of rusty tin wire has been added around my focal image along with some vintage pen nibs either side of my 'ADORE' sentiment stamped onto tape, which I have aged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I also added splatters of Titanium White Fluid Acrylic.

This picture shows all the layers and texture in more detail.

Each page of the book has been sprayed with Distress Spray Stains and I have added delicate stencilling using a PaperArtsy stencil by Lin Brown; applying DecoArt Titanium White over the stencil.

A touch more stencilling to this page along with more splatters of Titanium White paint.

One of my favourite Tim Holtz stamps added to this page, coloured with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

A few touches of white paint to lift the whole design.

Inksheets detail using thinlits dies.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x