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Thursday, 1 October 2015

Guest Designer Post


Hi all,
I'm featured as a Guest Designer over at Cards Encore Galore this month! 
The challenge is sponsored by Bugaboo, and I have used their image Chibi Ladybug for my creation.  

The theme is Halloween or Make A Card
I've made a card since I don't celebrate Halloween.  


Be sure to pop over and enter their challenge!

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Dry Mixed Media Page

Just checking in with the challenge reminder post from Oddball Art!

Remember the theme is Fall Is In The Air

Here is my DT inspiration using Tessy Twitcher (No. 169).


I have done a mixed media page, but quite a basic one. 
The backgrounds are Gelatos, my first play with them actually.  I'm not too sure about them at the moment it took quite a while before I was happy with the outcome.  I'm not put off though, I'm going to keep using them and experimenting with them in the future. 
Then I used Versa ink pads and stencils over the gelato backgrounds. 
The sentiment is from Dylusions stamps 'Laugh 'Til You Leak' set.  I also stamped this a few times for the background but it didn't work as well as I hoped it would. 
But all in all not a bad page.  I was experimenting with dry ingredients for days when I don't want to get too messy. 

There are lots of prizes to be won by entering the different Oddball competitions:
There is always an Anything Goes challenge running on the Facebook Page
Oddball regularly sponsors lots of other challenge blogs so be sure to check out the facebook page for updates!

You can purchase any Oddball Art stamp here, remember you get a fabulous 10% off your purchases when you use coupon code DTANG10 

   

Wednesday, 9 September 2015

Back To School New Release

Today is a new release for more Rubber Stamps in the Lizzy Love collection from Whimsy Stamps

I'm showcasing a Back To School Image called Becka's First Day


Don't forget there is always an Anything Goes challenge running on the Facebook Page

Back To School Challenge running on the Challenge Blog

You can purchase any Oddball Art stamp here, remember you get a fabulous 10% off your Etsy purchases when you use coupon code DTANG10 

Challenges:
Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Use a Sentiment
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes
Fresh Brewed Designs - Back To School
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
Stampin' Royalty - Back To School
  

Friday, 4 September 2015

Shabby Chic

Time for a new challenge over at Alicia Bel Challenges

You do need to use an Alicia Bel image to enter the challenge.
Good news though, Alicia offers a freebie each month!!

Our challenges are always ANYTHING GOES with optional theme this month of SHABBY CHIC
I found this quite hard as I've never done a shabby chic card before.
But I've used my white paint and distressing tool to help me.   

Here is my DT card using Flowers Label


Make sure you pop over to the blog, and check out the other DT!

Monday, 31 August 2015

***GIVEAWAY***GIVEAWAY***GIVEAWAY***GIVEAWAY***GIVEAWAY***

***GIVEAWAY***GIVEAWAY***GIVEAWAY***
COMMENT ON THIS POST FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

I've been busy today doing a mixed media project on canvas.  
Most of you will know I'm new to mixed media, but I'm really happy with how this one turned out.  

So I thought it was time for a little giveaway and I'm giving this canvas away to one commenter.  


I've used lots of Lizzy Love images for this one!

Rubber Stamp 'Savannah Has A Crush' from the Lizzy Love collection at Whimsy Stamps
I've also used Newsprint Flower (No.194) and Kawaii Hearts (No. 26) both digital images you can buy HERE. 

I have prepared the canvas with Gesso before starting.  
I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Pistachio, Squeezed Lemonade and Spun Sugar.
I just put a few drops of each colour onto the canvas before rubbing and blending it in using make up sponges (I got a big bag for a £1 at poundland).  
I then stamped Darkroom Door Scratches Texture Stamp using black ink at various points on the canvas.  
I stamped Savannah onto tracing paper, and traced the digital images onto tracing paper also.  
Decided where I wanted everything and then stuck them down.  
I then added texture using Creative Expressions Gilding Wax in Golden Light, Patina and Pearl Moon.  Using the Memory Box Texture Drip Rings Stencil.  
I also added some decopatch musical note paper to fill in some gaps.  
Then I have painted the images with acrylic paints.  Gone over the edges with a black pen where I painted outside the lines, or lost detail. I used gel pens to add details to the flowers. 

Here is another view of the canvas:

One commenter on this post will win this A5 sized thin canvas.  

I'm happy to post anywhere.
Please note any additional fees eg tax you will have to pay yourself.  

To enter
1. Become a follower of my blog.  
(It's useful and easier to see whether you have won)
2. Put the first photo on your blog with a link back to this post.  If you share on any other sites, add an additional comment for each share.  Thus you get more entries the more you share it. 
This helps to share the news about Lizzy's rubber collection and Oddball images.  
3. Comment on this post so I know you've done the above. 

This giveaway is open until midnight (UK time) on 31st August 2015.


For Your Information:
Lizzy currently has a giveaway on her blog HERE
For every rubber stamp from the Whimsy Stamps Lizzy Love collection you buy between now and 4th September 2015, you can enter Lizzy's giveaway for a chance to win an original Lizzy Love mixed media painting and a rubber stamp.

For chances to win Oddball images there is
The Anything Goes challenge running on the Facebook Page

Back To School Challenge running on the Challenge Blog

You can purchase any Oddball Art digital stamps here, remember you get a fabulous 10% off your purchases when you use coupon code DTANG10 

You can buy any of the Lizzy Love collection rubber stamps from Whimsy Stamps HERE or if you're in the UK I get mine from Dies to Die For.

One final thing, Oddball Art Stamps currently has a DT Call.  So if you love Lizzy's images as much as I do why not try out for the DT? Details can be found HERE. 
Ends 28th August, so be quick!

Sunday, 30 August 2015

PARTY TIME!!!

It's time for a new challenge over at Crafting When We Can Challenges.  

We are also having a celebration!!
There are lots of prizes to be won, so be sure to head over to the blog to check out how to win some!!

We are sponsored by several companies with prizes on the main blog but you could also win by commenting on the DT's personal blogs!

Here is my DT creation using Anne from Anne and Droid (No. 236) from Oddball Art Stamps


You can purchase any Oddball Art digital stamps here, remember you get a fabulous 10% off your purchases when you use coupon code DTANG10 


If you're doing the BLOG HOP then you need to leave a comment before hopping on to Jo's blog HERE

Saturday, 29 August 2015

Droid Love

Just checking in with the challenge reminder post from Oddball Art!

Remember the theme is BACK TO SCHOOL

Here is my DT inspiration card using Anne and Droid (No. 236) although I have only used the Droid.
I've just copied him twice into Word and then reversed one of the images.

There are lots of prizes to be won by entering the different Oddball competitions:
There is always an Anything Goes challenge running on the Facebook Page
Oddball regularly sponsors lots of other challenge blogs so be sure to check out the facebook page for updates!

You can purchase any Oddball Art stamp here, remember you get a fabulous 10% off your purchases when you use coupon code DTANG10 

Challenges:
Crafty Friends Challenges - Use A Sentiment
The Pencil Case - Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Use A Sentiment
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
   

Friday, 28 August 2015

Cinderella

Time for an inspiration post at Alicia Bel Challenges

Here is my inspiration post using Cinderella

The current challenge is still Summer/Holiday.
Remember to use an Aliciabel image in your entries.
There is still plenty of time to enter!!

Challenges:
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes
Inky Chicks - Hearts