Just popping by to wish you all a Happy Halloween.
I created a background using Tim Holtz Ringer stencil and Black Soot Distress Ink adding touches of purple with Wilted Violet Distress Ink; applied with some recycled packaging.
I added wax crayons to a skull mould, loving this technique at the moment.
Small Talk Stickers have been added.
A circle of twine has been added for extra texture and interest along with some delicate splatters of Black Soot Distress Paint.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x
Sunday 30 October 2016
Monday 17 October 2016
A Vintage Journey - Destination Inspiration - Terminal 2
Morning everyone, thanks for stopping by. Today I have a "Destination Inspiration" post to share over at A Vintage Journey.
To see the full project and step by steps click HERE and you will be magically transported.
I hope you enjoy the step by steps. Tracy x x
To see the full project and step by steps click HERE and you will be magically transported.
I hope you enjoy the step by steps. Tracy x x
Tuesday 11 October 2016
And The Adventure Begins......
Time for our monthly post for Eileen Hull and this month the team are showcasing cards. I was inspired by Eileen's Paper Trail adventures for my card this month.
I was inspired by Eileen's own Trailer to create my card using Eileen's Travel Trailer Die.
I began by placing Tim Holtz Layering Stencil onto my card and applying DecoArt Media Crackle Paste over the stencil.
I love the dimension the Paste gives to the design. I allowed this layer to dry completely before proceeding with the next step.
I applied a small amount of 'A Bit Jaded' Infusions to the background and spritzed with water, allowed it to sit for a few moments and then dried with a heat tool.
I then die cut the Travel Trailer from white card.
I added touches of Distress Crayon to add further to the aged, grungy feel.
I painted my Travel Trailer with DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics Cobalt Teal Hue, Quinacradone Gold, Burnt Umber and touches of Carbon Black. Before applying the paint I did add a few touches of Texture Sand with my finger to add further to the old aged feel of the Trailer.
I added dots of the same paint using the end of my paintbrush to give a further layer of interest.
I also added splatters of Burnt Umber Paint to the background and added cotton threads behind my Trailer for added texture.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x
I was inspired by Eileen's own Trailer to create my card using Eileen's Travel Trailer Die.
I began by placing Tim Holtz Layering Stencil onto my card and applying DecoArt Media Crackle Paste over the stencil.
I love the dimension the Paste gives to the design. I allowed this layer to dry completely before proceeding with the next step.
I applied a small amount of 'A Bit Jaded' Infusions to the background and spritzed with water, allowed it to sit for a few moments and then dried with a heat tool.
I then die cut the Travel Trailer from white card.
I added touches of Distress Crayon to add further to the aged, grungy feel.
I painted my Travel Trailer with DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics Cobalt Teal Hue, Quinacradone Gold, Burnt Umber and touches of Carbon Black. Before applying the paint I did add a few touches of Texture Sand with my finger to add further to the old aged feel of the Trailer.
I added dots of the same paint using the end of my paintbrush to give a further layer of interest.
I also added splatters of Burnt Umber Paint to the background and added cotton threads behind my Trailer for added texture.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x
Friday 7 October 2016
Make It Spooky - A Vintage Journey
Today sees the start of a new challenge over at A Vintage Journey and this month our host is the lovely Anne. Here is what Anne says about this months challenge.
I had a fabulous Laser Cut ATC Block from Fernli Designs that I wanted to decorate and this seemed the perfect opportunity. I began by painting the Block with a coat of DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Carbon Black and I then dried the paint with a heat tool. The next layer was a coat of Medium Grey Antiquing Cream and once dry I then rubbed away some of the Antiquing Cream, around the edges and randomly around the Block using a soft baby wipe. Once I was happy with the look I then used Andy Skinner's background stamp from his Toxic set to stamp around the block. I stamped using Black Stazon which I then dried with my heat tool. I then applied a coat of DecoArt Matte Medium to make sure the Antiquing Cream was then permanent and could no longer be moved.
I then had great fun with a new skull mould I have just taken delivery of. I broke up some old childrens crayons and added them to the mould. I did not melt the crayons as I added layers, I simply added all the crayons in one go and then started to melt. I was hoping that the top crayons would melt before all the bottom layer of crayons and it worked! some of the crayon pieces have stayed whole which I absolutely love! Once I had melted the crayons I allowed them to set overnight before removing from the mould.
I just adore the detail in the teeth; it's the little details that always make me happy!
I added a touch of stencilling to the background before adhering the skull. Applying DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Carbon Black over Andy Skinner's French Elements Stencil to add numbers to the background, giving a further layer of interest. I also added splatters of DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Pyrrole Red to coordinate with the red in my skull. I added some cotton thread and a circle of twine around the skull for added texture.
I added skulls around each side of my Block using Andy Skinner's Day of the Dead stencil; again using Carbon Black Fluid Acrylic. More splatters of red paint added as a contrast.
A second skull around the other side and more of those red splatters.
I love that all the layers are still visible which adds so much interest to the background.
Our sponsor this month is Country View Crafts who are offering a £20 voucher to one randomly drawn winner.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x
"As we approach All
Hallows' Eve we want you to create a vintage, shabby, industrial, steampunk or
mixed media project to celebrate the spookiness of Halloween, don't limit
yourself to black, orange and purple - just 'Make it Spooky'!"
I had a fabulous Laser Cut ATC Block from Fernli Designs that I wanted to decorate and this seemed the perfect opportunity. I began by painting the Block with a coat of DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Carbon Black and I then dried the paint with a heat tool. The next layer was a coat of Medium Grey Antiquing Cream and once dry I then rubbed away some of the Antiquing Cream, around the edges and randomly around the Block using a soft baby wipe. Once I was happy with the look I then used Andy Skinner's background stamp from his Toxic set to stamp around the block. I stamped using Black Stazon which I then dried with my heat tool. I then applied a coat of DecoArt Matte Medium to make sure the Antiquing Cream was then permanent and could no longer be moved.
I then had great fun with a new skull mould I have just taken delivery of. I broke up some old childrens crayons and added them to the mould. I did not melt the crayons as I added layers, I simply added all the crayons in one go and then started to melt. I was hoping that the top crayons would melt before all the bottom layer of crayons and it worked! some of the crayon pieces have stayed whole which I absolutely love! Once I had melted the crayons I allowed them to set overnight before removing from the mould.
I just adore the detail in the teeth; it's the little details that always make me happy!
I added a touch of stencilling to the background before adhering the skull. Applying DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Carbon Black over Andy Skinner's French Elements Stencil to add numbers to the background, giving a further layer of interest. I also added splatters of DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Pyrrole Red to coordinate with the red in my skull. I added some cotton thread and a circle of twine around the skull for added texture.
I added skulls around each side of my Block using Andy Skinner's Day of the Dead stencil; again using Carbon Black Fluid Acrylic. More splatters of red paint added as a contrast.
A second skull around the other side and more of those red splatters.
I love that all the layers are still visible which adds so much interest to the background.
Our sponsor this month is Country View Crafts who are offering a £20 voucher to one randomly drawn winner.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x
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