Monday 29 April 2019

Eclectic Silhouette

Welcome, today I have a mixed media card, using my A4 Stamp Eclectic Silhouette #113 from AALLandCreate.
I began by applying Gesso through a circular aperture, applying the Gesso with a piece of Cut 'n' Dry Foam and then dried the layer with my Heat Tool. I then applied Distress Oxide Vintage Photo to my background, the Gesso resists the ink and gives me a resist.
I also added a touch more stencilling using Autour de Mwa's stencil #39 Lotza Dotz, applying Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink directly over the stencil and then spritzing with water.
I added stamping to the background using VersaFine Clair Acorn ink and then added layers to give definition to my design. I stamped the silhouette a second time with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink and then blended the ink with a waterbrush around the edges of the silhouette to give a touch of shading.
I also added a tea bag to my design for a touch more texture along with two die cut circles for added interest.
I love the layers and dimension on this card. To complete, I added a couple of pieces of media tape randomly to my background.

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Friday 26 April 2019

Find Beauty in the Ordinary

Welcome, today I have a small mixed media book, decorated using my A4 Stamp Eclectic Silhouette #113 from AALLandCreate.
 
I began by adding some subtle stencilling to my background and then adding colour, applying Distress Oxide Bundled Sage to a piece of Acetate, spritzing with water and then pressing the ink onto my background.  I allowed the ink to dry naturally.
I opted to use the Dragonfly this time around from my A4 stamp, adding a couple of layers to the wings for added dimension.
I applied Dina Wakley Fuchsia Acrylic Paint to my stamp, adding a light layer of paint to the stamp and applying the paint with a Brayer. I then stamped the image onto my background. Remember to clean your stamp after using paints.
I added a subtle touch of Crackle Paste to the background and also incorporated a mini spanner for the body, adding further dimension to the design.
A couple of Jump Rings add further interest along with a few delicate splatters of Lime Acrylic Paint.
I used a Distress Crayon over Stencil #39 and then blended the colour with my finger to blend.
Thanks so much for stopping by, I really appreciate your comments and feedback. Tracy x x
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Sunday 21 April 2019

Botanical Artist Trading Block

Welcome, today I have an Artist Trading Block, decorated using my A4 Stamp Numbered Botanical #110 from AALLandCreate.
An Artist Trading Block seemed the perfect substrate to showcase my Numbered Botanical Stamp, more sides meaning I can showcase all the details of this fabulous stamp.
Each side showcases all the details from my A4 stamp, each side stamped with Distress Oxide Inks, adding a few delicate splatters of black paint to coordinate with the black matt behind.
I added an Artist Trading Coin to the top of my Block, adding further height and detail to my design.
I added a cut out fern to the top of my block along with some soft silver wire and metal embellishment.
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Friday 19 April 2019

With Brave Wings She Flies

Welcome, today I have a mixed media piece using my A4 Stamp Eclectic Silhouette #113 from AALLandCreate.
I began this dimension piece with layers of paper from 13 Arts designed by Fiona, decorating all sides of my That's Crafty substrate.
I then added some DecoArt Media Crackle Paste to the sides and edges of my piece to add a further layer of texture, allowing the Paste to dry naturally. I also included a piece of driftwood for added dimension and texture.
My focal image is the silhouette from my A4 stamp which I adore, there are so many possibilites with this stamp and so many details. I stamped the Silhouette onto a piece of 13 Arts Paper and added tocches of colour with Distress Oxide Ink (Vintage Photo).
My background piece has also been covered with Seth Apter's Vintage Beeswax Powder, adding another aged element to my piece.
I added some SnipArt pieces behind my silhouette along with a layer of Crackle Paste applied through a stencil Quadrilaterals which you can find HERE. I also included a SnipArt sentiment 'INSPIRE' coloured with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink and then covered with Clear Embossing Powder, adding touches of gold wax to the top.
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment.

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Monday 15 April 2019

Fresh Blooms

Welcome, today I have a card using my Doodled Blooms Stamp Set #140 from AALLandCreate.
I spent quite a few hours in my craft room creating projects for deadlines and this card was created from all my leftovers. I love creating with bits left on my desk and seeing where the creative flow takes me.
I was creating backgrounds with Infusions and I still had some ink left on my stencil, which I spritzed with water and then placed the stencil, ink side down onto my card and I love the subtlety of the stencilling on this.
I applied Fresco Finish Paints through a circular aperture, applying the paints with my finger, the colours really pop and coordinate perfectly with my subtle backdrop. I had some torn book pages on my desk and added a small piece to the base of my flower to ground my image.
I love the fresh feel to this piece and it's surprising what you can create from leftover bits and pieces.
Thanks so much for popping by and leaving a comment. Tracy x x

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Friday 12 April 2019

Make Today Amazing

Welcome, today I have a card using my A4 Stamp Blossomed Numbers #109 from AALLandCreate.
I began by adding layers of Fresco Finish Paint to white card, applying the paint with my finger and blending as I move around the card.
To add further depth to my design I also added a few layers of Infusions, allowing the ink to sit on my background until it dries naturally to give more depth of colour. I also incorporated some background stamping using my Border Stamp #34, stamping with white acrylic paint to add a further pop to my background.
I stamped the large flower onto a brayered backdrop and then cut out my flower and added half to one side and the other half to the opposite side. I scribbled some watercolour pencil around the outside edges of my petals and blended with water. I also incorporated some splatters of white paint.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x
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Monday 8 April 2019

Doodled Blooms

I have a fun card for you today using shaving foam combined with my Doodled Blooms #140 Stamp Set from AALLandCreate.
I am really enjoying using bright colours at the moment, they are so uplifting and this card was such fun to create.
I stamped my flowers onto my shaving foam background, cut them out and then adhered them together to give further dimension to my design. I love how these colours pop.
I have incorporated my trademark cotton thread behind my flower for furthter texture.

Thanks so much for popping by. Tracy x x

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Friday 5 April 2019

There are no Rules

I have a mixed media project today using another of my favourite stamps, Numbered Pencils #165 from AALLandCreate. This stamp set is available from our stockists which you can find listed HERE.
I really enjoyed the process of just creating with this piece and I was really thrilled with how all the layers came together.
I began by adding layers of vintage book pages to the background of my canvas and I then added touches of stamping using the Numbered Pencils stamp in the background.
I added some touches of stencilling detail in the background, applying Distress Crayon over the stencil and then smudging the colour with my finger.
I added a frame to give further dimension to my design and also incorporated a SnipArt frame in the background for further texture and interest.
I also incorporated a stamped pencil wrapped in natural twine along with a rusty nail.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x
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