Anything Goes with a Twist Challenge at Ike's World Challenges!

We have a new challenge at Ike's World Challenge and the theme is
Anything Goes with an optional twist: The Abyss

We would like to see your amazing creations following our Anything Goes theme or adding the fun Twist.

I made a mixed media ATC featuring Shark from Ike's Art

Image was colored with Prisma coloring pencils.

Had lots of fun working with this image.

For more inspiration hop over to Ike's World Challenges! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

Anything Goes with a Twist Challenge at Ike's World Challenges!

We have a new challenge at Ike's World Challenge and the theme is

Anything Goes with an optional twist: Over the Rainbow

We would like to see your amazing creations following our Anything Goes theme or adding the fun Twist.

I made a mixed media card using The Look of Love

Image was colored with markers and distress Inks.
Had lots of fun working with this image.

For more inspiration hop over to Ike's World Challenges! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

Military Tribute Challenge at Ike's World Challenges!

Hi everyone!
Well.. some times you plan to post something on a specific day and then life happens and your plans have to be postponed.
My house had a little accident, it involved the roof and it caused a lot of problems, but it is all fixed now and I am ready to get back to my normal life.
We have a new challenge at Ike's World Challenge and the theme is

Military Tribute

We would like to see your amazing creations in honor of our military forces around the world.

I made a mixed media art journal page featuring Female Troops and a freebie

Image was coloured with Prisma Coloring Pencils and Spectrum Noir Markers. Used Distress Inks, Perfect Pearls and Archival Ink for the background.
Had lots of fun working with this images.

I would like to enter this creation into the following challenges:

• Craft Your Passion Challenge: Anything Goes
• Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes
• Artistic Inspiration: Anything Goes
• Creative Moments: Anything Goes with Optional Twist Thank You / Give Thanks
• The Crafty Addicts Challenge: Anything Goes / Winter Blues
• Creatalicious Challenge: Anything Goes With optional twist Use a Sentiment

For more inspiration hop over to Ike's World Challenges! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

Spooky Love Challenge at Ike's World Challenges!

We have a new challenge at Ike's World Challenges Design Team and the theme is

Spooky Love

We would like to see anything Spooky...

I made two projects because I couldn't decide wish image to use.
The first one is an ATC (Artist Trading Card) featuring Sinful Beauty

My next creation features Honey...

Image was coloured with Prisma Coloring Pencils and Spectrum Noir Markers. Used Distress Inks and Archival Ink for the background.
Had lots of fun working with this images.

I would like to enter this tag into the following challenges:

• Craft Your Passion Challenge: Anything Goes
• Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes
• Artistic Inspiration: Anything Goes
• Simply Papercraft: Anything Goes
• Creative Moments: Anything Goes
• The Crafty Addicts Challenge: Anything Goes / Halloween Colors Colours
• Creatalicious Challenge: Anything Goes With optional twist Anything But A Card

For more inspiration hop over to Ike's World Challenges! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

Skull Appreciation Day 2016!

Today's the day. The dead are here!!!!

It's Skull Appreciation Day and of course I had to jump in and join the fun.
If you have arrived from Susan S then you are in the right place.
If you just happened to stop by and would like to join our hop from the beginning, please go to Terra and follow along for amazing inspiration.

Each designer along the way is featuring a handmade Skull-themed project, for those undead members of the world.
Be sure to visit all the stops and leave a comment.

I  made a mixed media altered CD

 front

 back

close up

Mediums used: Fiber paste, Tar gel, Archival Ink, Acrylic Paint, Spectrum Noir Markers, Prisma Coloring Pencils, Decorative Paper, Fiber and Heat embossing Powder. Images are from Smeared Ink rubber stamps.
Your next stop is Alex
Here is the line up in case you get lost:

Terra
Black Dragon
Jorgey
Susan S
Julia
Alex
Alison
Ike
Leigh
Lost Coast Portal To Creativity​
Katie
Deadly Little Witch​
Susan R​
Dream In Darkness

I would like to share this projects in the following challenges:

Dream in Darkness: Anything Goes

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers: N is for Not A Card
Rhedd's Creative Spirit: Anything Goes
Altered Eclectics: Anything Goes
Lost Coast Portal to Creativity: Skellie-Fest

Have fun and be inspired!

Thanks!

Love

Julia

31 Days of Halloween 2015: Day 9

Day 9 of 31 Days of Halloween has arrived!!!!
Crazy, crazy, crazy... I'm packing and preparing everything because... of course I am moving soon... very soon!!! Help!!!!
I'm one of the Wicked Bloggers and you can find the complete Blog Hop Roll on the side bar.

Today I bring you a mixed media tag, featuring Candy Is Dandy Unmounted Rubber Stamp Set from Smeared Ink

Now hop over to Lyneen's blog, she has something special for you.

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Skull Appreciation Day 2015!

Today's the day. The dead are here!!!!

Smeared and Smudged has organized a blog hop to celebrate Skull Appreciation Day and of course I had to jump in and join the fun.
If you have arrived from Lost Coast Portal to Creativity, then you are in the right place.
If you just happened to stop by and would like to join our hop from the beginning, please go to Black Dragon  and follow along for amazing inspiration.

Each designer along the way is featuring a handmade Skull-themed project, for those undead members of the world.
Be sure to visit all the stops and leave a comment.

I  made three mixed media ATC's

ATC #1

Image: Delicious Doodles- Cranium Caresses

ATC #2

Image: Aurora Wings - Sugar Skull Day of the Dead Catrina

ATC #3

Image: Smeared Ink - Skull

Mediums used: Spray Inks, Distress Inks, Wax Gold Rub, Spectrum Noir Markers, Prisma Coloring Pencils and Gelatos.
Your next stop is Susan R.
Here is the line up in case you get lost:

SKULL APPRECIATION DAY

Blog Hop

Black Dragon 

Katie

Lisa

Tit Belsoeur

Anna

Sue

Nan

Dream In Darkness

Harp

Maureen

Ike

Monique

Fiona

Teresa

Leigh S-B

DominoART

Lost Coast Portal to Creativity

Julia

Susan R.

I would like to share this projects in the following challenges:

Smeared and Smudged FB Challenge: Skulls

Delicious Doodles:Anything Goes (2 entries) - ATC #1

Delicious Doodles FB Challenge: Dark Side Only - ATC #1

Stamps by Aurora Wings FB Challenge: Anything Goes - ATC #2

Dream in Darkness: Anything Goes

Forever Dark Challenges: Anything Goes

Have fun and be inspired!

Thanks!

Love

Julia

Freeky Freeby Challenge

Today I bring a mixed media ATC that is my inspiration for the March 2015 Challenge -Freeky Freebie event over the Smeared and Smudged Facebook group.
Here is my mixed media ATC featuring Ballerina Top - Toxic Ballerina Set

Mediums used: Washi Tape, Acrylic Paints, Distress Inks and Spectrum Noir markers.

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

New Challenge at Create and Inspire!

Change, change and yes... change!!!
A Step In the Dark is now 

Create and Inspire

It is time for a new challenge and we are so excited!
The theme of this challenge is

Anything Goes

Our sponsor for this challenge is Poppyseed . I used Elegance and created a mixed media art journal page

Mediums used Spectrum Noir Makers, Prisma Coloring Pencils, Distress Stains, Distress Ink and Watercolors.
For more inspiration hop over to Create and Inspire! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

New Challenge at A Step in the Dark!

It is time for a new challenge and we are so excited!
The theme of this challenge is

Anything Goes

Our sponsor for this challenge is Stitchy Bear Stamps. I used NOT The Sistine Chapel and created a mixed media art journal page

Mediums used Spectrum Noir Makers, Prisma Coloring Pencils, Distress Stains, Distress Ink and Watercolors.
For more inspiration hop over to A Step in the Dark! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

Smeared and Smudged Bloody Valentine Hop 2015: Day 2

It's the second day of this awesome event!
Every month we, at the Smeared and Smudged Forum have a members blog hop.
February hop has a duration of three days and the theme is

Bloody Valentine

If you have hopped over from Black Dragon's Blog, then you are in the right place. 

Each designer along the way is featuring a bloody romantic project, be sure to visit all the stops and leave a comment.

Here is my project

Supplies:

Image: Zombie Hat Lady by Rick St DennisInk

• Distress Stain, Distress Ink and Distress paints
• Prisma Coloring Pencils
• Workable Fixative
• Brads
• Gelli Prints
• Sharpie
• Ribbon

Your next stop is Monique.

Here is the line up in case you get lost:

Black Dragon
Julia
Monique
Jessica
Nan B
Jane
Susan S
Susan R
Lisa
Teresa
Leigh
Fiona
Rebecca
Lady Brayton
Sharon
Kristy

Thanks for joining us.

Love,

Julia

Smeared and Smudged Bloody Valentine Hop 2015: Day 1

I can't believe the day has finally arrived!
Every month we, at the Smeared and Smudged Forum have a members blog hop.
February hop has a duration of three days and the theme is

Bloody Valentine

 If you have hopped over from Black Dragon's Blog, then you are in the right place. 

Each designer along the way is featuring a bloody romantic project, be sure to visit all the stops and leave a comment.

Here is my project

Supplies:

• Image: Dripping Heart from Smeared Ink
• Versamark ink
• Distress Embossing Powder - Fired Brick - Tim Holtz
• PanPastel Artists' Pastel - Permanent Red, Ultramarine Blue and Black 
• Prisma Coloring Pencils
• Workable Fixative

Your next stop is Monique.

Here is the line up in case you get lost:

Black Dragon
Julia
Monique
Jessica
Nan B
Jane
Susan S
Susan R
Lisa
Teresa
Leigh
Fiona
Rebecca
Lady Brayton
Sharon
Kristy

Thanks for joining us.

Love,

Julia

New Challenge at A Step in the Dark!

Hello everyone.
We are back... an having so much fun!
It is time for a new challenge and we are so excited!
The theme of this challenge is

Anything Goes

Our sponsor for this challenge is Fantasy Arts and Crafts. I used Vampire Bat Wings and created a mixed media steampunk card

Mediums used Spectrum Noir Makers, Prisma Coloring Pencils, Distress Stains, Distress Ink and Watercolors.
For more inspiration hop over to A Step in the Dark! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

KICKSTART YOUR ART 2015 - Day 7

It's a new year and we want to help you

KICKSTART YOUR ART!

What better way to experiment with new techniques and ideas than creating your very own ART JOURNAL for 2015!

The Smeared and Smudged Art Journal Every Day DT are so excited to be hosting our second week-long journal challenge extravaganza! Each morning at 9am PST, for seven days, we will post a journal prompt or technique for challenge participants. The participants will have 24hours to post their journal page for that day's challenge. The daily winner will be announced the next morning along with the new journal challenge. Daily prizes will vary from gift certificates to coupons to free digis!
The fun thing about it is, at the end of the seven days we will be drawing for a grand prize! In order to qualify, participants must have posted entries in all seven journal challenges.
We look forward to this week long fun fest, and we hope you can play along!!!
Our Seventh Prompt is

Freebie Day

Here is my inspiration

Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Digital Image - Look of Love from Smeared Ink
• Distress Ink: Mustard Seed, Worn Lipstick, Vintage Photo
• Scotch permanent glue pen
• Scraps of designer paper
• Tim Holtz Movers and Shakers - Mini Tattered Floral Set
• Spectrum Noir Markers
• Krylon Workable Fixatif Spray (Clear)
• Sakura Pigma Micron Pen (Black)

Can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

KICKSTART YOUR ART 2015 - Day 6

It's a new year and we want to help you

KICKSTART YOUR ART!

What better way to experiment with new techniques and ideas than creating your very own ART JOURNAL for 2015!

The Smeared and Smudged Art Journal Every Day DT are so excited to be hosting our second week-long journal challenge extravaganza! Each morning at 9am PST, for seven days, we will post a journal prompt or technique for challenge participants. The participants will have 24hours to post their journal page for that day's challenge. The daily winner will be announced the next morning along with the new journal challenge. Daily prizes will vary from gift certificates to coupons to free digis!
The fun thing about it is, at the end of the seven days we will be drawing for a grand prize! In order to qualify, participants must have posted entries in all seven journal challenges.
We look forward to this week long fun fest, and we hope you can play along!!!
Our Sixth Prompt is

Use a Page from a Book or Magazine

Here is my inspiration

Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Rubber Stamp Set - Specimen Jar from Smeared Ink
• Distress Stains: Squeezed Lemonade, Spun Sugar, Milled Lavender
• Distress Ink: Worn Lipstick
• Scotch permanent glue pen
• Krylon Workable Fixatif Spray (Clear)
• Sakura Pigma Micron Pen (Black)
• Signo gel pen - White

Can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

KICKSTART YOUR ART 2015 - Day 5

It's a new year and we want to help you

KICKSTART YOUR ART!

What better way to experiment with new techniques and ideas than creating your very own ART JOURNAL for 2015!

The Smeared and Smudged Art Journal Every Day DT are so excited to be hosting our second week-long journal challenge extravaganza! Each morning at 9am PST, for seven days, we will post a journal prompt or technique for challenge participants. The participants will have 24hours to post their journal page for that day's challenge. The daily winner will be announced the next morning along with the new journal challenge. Daily prizes will vary from gift certificates to coupons to free digis!
The fun thing about it is, at the end of the seven days we will be drawing for a grand prize! In order to qualify, participants must have posted entries in all seven journal challenges.
We look forward to this week long fun fest, and we hope you can play along!!!
Our Fifth Prompt is

Use and Organic Medium ( Coffee, Tea, Fruits, Flowers, Sand, Etc

Here is my inspiration

Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Rubber Stamp Set - Gargoyles, Artist Teri Sherman from Smeared Ink
• Rubber Stamp Set: Stampers Anonymous - Stuff To Say
• Spectrum Noir Markers
• Krylon Workable Fixatif Spray (Clear)
• Archival Ink: Coffee
• Coffee

Details of the process:

Can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks!

Love,

Julia