Ice Layers

Hello Everyone,

its Deena here on the blog today and I have something a little different. In my latest design team package I received the Ice Layers from Faber-Castell. I wasn't really sure what to do with them so I watched a Faber-Castell youtube video where they used gelatos. Well I decided to experiment a little and I also used Scribble Sticks and Magicals.

 

I haven't completed a finished design it was more of a road test to see what I could use and do. I started out with 4 pieces of thick watercolour page which I covered with a layer of gesso.

 

I always use circles but today and decided to go with the middle design in the above top photo which is called Geode. Now the ice layers, are a sticky rubbery stencil/embellishment. They can be used as a stencil that sticks to your surface and can be removed or you can leave it as part of your design.

 

For my first test I used my magicals. I laid the complete sheet over my paper and then sprinkled my magicals over the top.

 

 

I sprayed water over the surface to activate the colours, I then picked up the excess water by rolling my roll of paper towel over the top. Once I had removed the excess water I gentle pulled of the ice layer as I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to. Success it worked and it didn't rip my paper. When the ice layer was removed I then dried the wet surface of my paper with a heat gun.

 

Next I used my scribble sticks, some of the colour from the magicals did stay on the ice layer and it did transfer to my paper, but that's ok as its part of what I am testing. I laid the ice layer over the top of my watercolour paper and chose 3 different scribble sticks to colour in the shapes. Once all the shapes were coloured in I wet my paint brush and added water to the surface of my paper and ice layer. I was a little concerned as I started to pull this one up but it did up completely up and did not tear.

 

 

This last time I did things a little different, with my gelatos I coloured my watercolour paper and then I laid the ice layer over the top. I did not remove the ice layer but cut it down to size and then with a baby wipe removed the colour within the exposed shapes.

 

 

I really enjoy playing with new products and this one was no exception. I still have the other two to play with so who knows when you will see them in future design team work.

 

Products Used:
Faber-Castell - Ice Layers

Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals - Under The Board Walk

Dina Wakley - Scribble Sticks

 

Happy Creating

 

Be Your Own Kind of Beauitful

Hello,

Its Deena with you today.

I am sharing a trio of cards that I created using the Wild at Heart range from Cocoa Vanilla Studio.

 

 

 

 

 

The first step of creating my cards was cutting three ATC (3 1/2 inch x 2 1/2 inch) size pieces of cardstock. Next I covered them with a thin layer of gesso, I didn't want to cover up the back just knock back the colour a little

 

To add some texture to the paper I used a stencil and crackle paste through the stencil.

 

 

To bring the crackle paste to life and add another layer of mixed media to my cards I used my magicals

 

Then using the dies cuts, sticker sheet and fussy cutting from the card stock I created my cards.

 

Products available to purchase from the Shop

Wild at Heart Collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio
Magicals - Nantucket Pearls

Dusty Attic Stencil Circuit Stencil

Gesso

 

If you would like to make a purchase from the shop please use the code DO5 to get a discount.

 

Happy Creating

 

 

Mixed Media Fun!!

Hello There! How is your week going? I hope things are going well for you!

As the blog title suggests, I am creating with some MIXED MEDIA PRODUCTS you can find HERE!!!  There are Sprays and Dusts and Glazes!! So many products to choose from!!

Today I have been playing with some Lindys Stamp Gang Magicals and the color I had was Screamin Banshee black!! Which is part of this set which you can find in the shop HERE!!!!!

I prepped my page with gesso and when that was dry I added torn book paper and random die cuts and plasterers tape..

I then sprinkled the Magical powder very sparingly with a paint brush where I wanted some color to come.

Then I sprayed some water and watched the magic happen!!

I added more sprays of water and tilted my paper from side to side to make some drips.. I added more Magical powder to made some deep color in places..

I allowed it to dry overnight and the next day it had a wonderful sheen!!

Then I added my photo and embellishments. I had another product to try and it was ENAMEL ACCENTS in the store HERE!!! and these come in an amazing array of gorgeous colors...  I had the Blue Ribbon color which is such a fresh blue..

I added some Blue Fern chipboard which I painted with black gesso around my page as well as die cutting a frame.

I decided to use the Enamel Accents to add some dots for extra color and dimension...

I love the added interest the bright pops of blue add to my chipboard..

The dots stayed lovely and plump and raised... I love the look of them!!!

and my completed page..

Dream..

What creative fun you can have with Lindys Magicals and Enamel Accents...  Check them out in the store Magicals... Here.... and Enamel Accents ...Here...
Other products I used on my layout from my own supplies was the Chipboard, die cuts, plasterers tape, Dusty Attic flowers, cardstock and Kaisercraft words..

The second layout I would like to share with you was created using a little pot of color from COLOR BLAST which you have to add water to and mix to activate the color... The color I received was a pretty green called Envy..

I decided to try using a thick paint brush and make sweeping strokes across my page making the color go from a lighter shade to a darker shade by going over the place I wanted it darker over and over.. I really like how the paint went on my page, I did not use gesso and the color just sat on the cardstock..

some closer views..

The top of my page with the paint lightly sweeping across the page..

The bottom of the page where I intensified the color.. A simple little bit of stencilling to add some texture..
and my layout.

Memories..

This was the first time I have used the Color Blast Shimmer pot and I must say I love the way it goes on the cardstock and it leaves such a pretty sheen too... Simply leave the lid off for the pot to air dry and once dry then pop the lid back on and it will be ready to be charged up for the next time...
Other supplies I have used for this layout include white cardstock, Kaisercraft Papers Wildflower collection, memory box die, Heidi Swapp stencil, modeling paste.  Color Blast have an amazing range of products which you can check out in the Store HERE!!!

Thank you for coming by and I hope you enjoyed viewing my layouts as much as I enjoyed creating them... Remember to pop  the code LC5 for your discount on your order from the SHOP!!!!

Until next time,
Happy creating!

Magical See Through Card and June Challenge

Hello everybody! It's Donna here, and I'm very happy to be sharing two projects with you today. 

This month, I had the excitement of playing with some of the mixed media products that are for sale in the Shop and Crop store. I have made a card project that features two of these products: Lindy's Stamp Gang Magical Powders ( I had 'hag's wart orange' to play with) and Stāzon Studio Glaze (The colour I had was 'St Valentine') 

I have made a card to showcase these products. I loved how they both behaved, but was particularly enamoured with the Magical Powder. The colour was so vibrant that I used the tip of a pin to apply as little as was needed. I think it will last forever! Just look at the beautiful variation of colour that I got from just the one colour (Yes, that is one colour only on the watercolour panels!)

Here's what I discovered:

• Studio Glaze - This product goes on opaque, but dries transparent. It worked well on both paper and acetate. It made beautiful circles, which could be made on plastic and then peeled off and applied to projects with a little glue. It would also be perfect for stained glass projects or elements.
• Magical Powders - This powder was a treat to play with. There are so many colours in the one pot, that they give a wonderful variation, as seen in the card I made. By adding more water and mixing more, I could have also made a much more uniform colour. The powder has a subtle but gorgeous shimmer to it that was almost impossible to catch on camera. You can see it a little in the top left of the picture above. 

Don't forget that you can get $5 off your order at Shop and Crop with the code DL5, so this might be a good opportunity to pick up some of these products to play with. 

This card was made in sections which I stuck together once they were all dry. 

If you're interested to see how I made the card, there is a video up on the Shop and Crop Youtube channel that takes you through the steps. 

See the video here. 

Now, onto the next adventure....

Isn't this month's Shop and Crop challenge gorgeous? I've really enjoyed working with this sketch to produce a card. 

As you can see, I have reversed the sketch, and changed the dimensions to fit a card, but I loved the whimsical and flowing nature of the sketch, and have tried to represent this in my take on the challenge. I've used stamping, die cuts, hand coloured paper, gold and white embossing, and some paint spatters for good measure. Are you planning to enter this month? I encourage you to have a go. Just upload a photo of your finished project in Shop and Crop's "Inside Inspiration" Facebook page. 

 Here's a close up of some of the detail.

If you have enjoyed these cards, and would like to see more of my work, feel free to visit my Instagram page.

Until next time, happy crafting. 

Let them Eat Cake

Hello

Its Deena here with you today

 

First I would like to share with you a layout I created using the My Mind's Eye paper collection Hooray.

 

 

This is a photo of my daughter's first birthday and back then she loved cake, can you tell by her face. She is now 9 and is not really a great lover of it now.

 

Here are some close ups for you

 

 

Please find a list of the products that can be found in the Shop.

My Mind's Eye - Hooray,

TCW - Light & Fluffy Modeling Paste.

 

 

For my next share I created an art journal page. The products from the Shop that I used are Chartreuse Iridescent Creative Medium,

Colour Blast Shimmer Pot Water Colours - Snow White and Royalty,

Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals Freaky Franken-Lime and Witch's Potion Purple,

Dusty Attic Stencil - Circuit,

Tim Holtz Collection Layering Stencil - Stripes

Archival Ink - Jet Black

 

 

Below are some close ups to show more of the details

 

This is actual what my original background looked like before I went to town on it.

 

The amount of shimmer that the creative medium creates is just gorgeous, I applied it quite thick in some places so that I could create the circle indents with a cardboard tube, which I them coloured with the Magical - Witch's Potion Purple.

 

 

This is my favourite spot on the whole of my journal page.

 

If you see any product you would like to purchase please follow the link to the Shop and don't forget to use the code DO5 to get a discount on your purchase.

Happy Creating