INSPIRATION

I think we all get into a lack of creative mojo mood now and again, and I really needed some inspiration to get my mojo moving in a different direction. I have been away on a small retreat with the lovely Gale Price and have always been inspired by her amazing work.  So I have used her work as my inspiration for this next piece.  Gale does amazing stuff with "eyes" and faces, so I tried my hand.. I spoke with Gale and she gave me a few tips, so I got to work! I used a Mont Marte hard wood canvas as Gale recommended and found the surface lovely and strong for my first attempt. Credit to Pinterest for the pic of the "eyes", Kmart for the feather necklace I used, house paint, acrylic student paint 

BEEN MISSING IN ACTION FOR A WHILE

I am back blogging again after a few months taking time out for various reasons!
I have been creating just for myself ,trying new techniques and I

am happy with the results! This layout is for  a fabulous challenge HERE

Wyzwanie #4 LO na białej bazie/ Challenge #4 Layout on the white cardstock

The criteria is :Create a layout on the white cardstock, using at least 2 media and silver or gold colour (of course you can use any other colours, too).

I used Finnabair  Mica Flakes Gold Leaf and Finnabair Micro Beads Black - it is the first time using these two mediums and I am happy with the result. Bazzill 250gsm white cardstock from Scrappingcleary, and the gorgeous " create transparency"  also from Scrappingclearly, American Crafts alphas, Typewriter journalling and Prima flowers also from Scrappingclearly

Thanks for taking the time to read what I have been up to!xx

Have you seen our new August Moodboard challenge at www.scrapping-clearly.blogspot.com?


Here is the amazing Moodboard created by our very own Designer Rikki

and here is my take on the Moodboard!

There are great prizes to be won so why not enter !

HAVE YOU SEEN THE CHALLENGE AT WORDS AND PAINTERY FOR APRIL??????

To participate you need to create your interpretation of our challenge, upload a direct l ink to your project with the help of our Linkytool.  The interpretations are free in form (layout, card, art journal, album, canvas) but you need to follow the outlines of the challenge.  Each month we will choose a couple of projects that will be highlighted in a special post.  Deadline to upload is May 15th.Our Sponsor this month is : Wild Orchid Crafts.

Here is my interpretation!

I love this photo of my Daughters!  They are now 14 and 13 so this photo has so many memories!! I used Tim Holtz "shattered" stencil, Monte Marte Texture Paste, White Bazzil 250gsm card stock from Scrapbookingfromscratch, Imaginarium chipboard, Prima flowers, Dylusions mists, script stamp by Pam Carriker love this stamp! D'Lish green tulle, Mounting Tape, Pilot Permaball Pen black. I hope you will join in the challenge at Words&Paintery this month!!

A FEW NEW LAYOUTS TO SHARE

Products Used: AC thickers, washi, Pilot Black Permaball Pen, Aqua glitter thread, white Bazzil 250gsm card stock from SFS, Dylusions mist

The next one is a baby photo of me!!

 Products Used: Mont Marte Gesso, hand made paper by Sira Sira, brown cardboard, script stamp

The next layout is of Ella when she was 9 years old at her Birthday Party - I set up a Photo Booth in the backyard !

Products used: Bazzil 250gsm card stock from SFS, MOnt Marte texture paste, Dylusions Mists, Studio Calico gold embellishments, gold and aqua glitter thread, 

Next is Mia a few years ago!  Products used: Bazill 250gsm card stock from SFS, Creamacoat pink paint, Dylusions mist, Permaball Black Pen by Pilot, unknown stamp, AC thickers, Foam Dots

MY LAYOUT FOR KRAFT PLUS CHALLENGE

Here is the sketch - I turned it around and used one photo!! This is my take on the challenge at Kraft + this month! This gorgeous boy is Raquel Bowman's son Jack!! He is so scrumptious!

WORDS & PAINTERY FOR MARCH LOVE THESE COLOURS!

Hi everyone, here is March challenge at Words & Paintery - hope you will join in the fun !

Post your project with the help of our Linkytool. The interpretations are free in form (layout, card, art journal, album, canvas) but you need to follow the outlines of the challenge. Each month we will chose a couple of projects that will be highlighted in a special post.

Deadline to upload is April 15 (CET +1)

Here is my sample!

I have used: Dylusions mists, Pilot Permaball black pen, Crafters Workshop Stencil, Mont Marte Texture Paste,Cardboard from a cardboard box, Bazzil Marshmellow (250gsm) and Black card stock from SFS, Chipboard from Imaginarium chipboard

The Sponsors
We are proud to present Canvas Corp Brands & Creative Embelllishments as sponsors this month! 

Canvas Corp Brands offer a $25 Gift Certificate to use in their store.