Mixed Media ATCs

Hello again! Happy Sunday from me and us the design mixed media girls at STAMPlorations. Yup, that means a mid-challenge showcase by the design team for today's Sunday Stencil and a reminder to get your anything goes mixed media makes to January Mixed Media Challenge by the end of this month.

I did a set of ATCs and when I showed my oldest daughter during our video talk, she asked me, "...isn't green not your favorite color?" Erm, I realized the projects I did lately have been in green shades and it's not even my favorite color {but I really adore green plants, chuckle}. For this project, I blended in some greens, blues, yellow and black. I bet this is going to be a group of colors I will use frequently throughout the year. We'll see. 

A few close-up pictures: 

 I love butterflies and like to have them in my creations. I stamped trendy butterflies using versafine onyx black ink on 200gsm acid free drawing paper and fussy cut nicely before I attached them over the black strings for additional interest.

 The uppercase alphabets is reverse die cuts from previous projects. I used the letters for some previous projects and keep the left overs for future creation like this one. I cut the piece neatly and glue down on thick card stock.

 I started to prime the three foundation with light gesso and let dry before I swiftly gave them brush strokes of Deco Art paints. I also left some yellow paint on certain spots for stenciling purpose.

 So I applied texture paste through crisscrossed stencil over the yellow paint to create random patterns just so the texture paste and yellow paint blend together naturally.

 Lastly I stick down three computer generated quotes. Usually I will distress the edges with black watercolor pencil but decided to leave it as is. Yes, it is what it is {smile}.

 That's it! I hope you find my ATCs inspiring and may help you get some ideas to create this week.

Should you are looking for new products at STAMPlorations shop, there are a whole lot of stamps, stencils and die cuts available at special price. Use my coupon code while shopping and gain more happiness.

Meanwhile, the monthly challenge is still running until 31st January so hurry up and play along. You can pick your own selection of prize if you are the winner and be sure to display the graphic below in your post. 

 Until I see you very soon. Enjoy your weekdays.

Hugs and smiles,

Start Somewhere {A Tag Creation}

Hello crafty friends and visitors! How are your doing today? I am up and about now that I have gotten back my best buddy; my netbook precisely. Like I mentioned on my Instagram dated January 12, my best buddy didn't co-operate after I turn it on. It was cold and so was I {eeeksss}. Anyone who works from home definitely can relate to this situation. My most three essential equipment are my netbook, camera and tablet...oh, and tripod too. For all work purpose, I rely on my netbook. Basically I use tablet for IG and communication while on board. So when my best buddy fail to perform, somehow I was positive it must be the adapter's fault. Rest assured, it was after the pc guy had it checked. I must say that was the best day of my life this January! Thank God I can still use my netbook after purchasing a new replacement adapter even though it left a big hole in my wallet, sigh.

That's the reason I've been completely silence from blogging since my last post. Typing blog post on the tablet is my least favorite thing to do because it strains my eyes plus going back and forth for links to copy and paste isn't cool and eat plenty of time. I was not able to use my husband's laptop because he was outstation the week my netbook was under the weather...pfftt. So yeah, you bet I am a happy camper to be able to use my netbook right this moment. God is great! Life is back to good {smile}.

Enough blab. Let me now take you to this post that is long overdue. I created a simple mixed media tag as part of my DT work for Digistamps4Joy. Presently, the monthly challenge is running until the end of this month. As always the theme is Anything Goes and our dear Sami is hosting the challenge so she has a theme for you that is Your Favorite Color Combination as optional twist. 

 I used Mandala 3 that you can get at DS4J shop. I printed the image to the size I want and cut it out. 

 The quote is what I figured to be perfect for this month. After the long holidays in December plus the mishap of my netbook, it sure takes a long time to get back to making art work. So I just got to start somewhere, right?

 I just played with watercolors in the background after putting on a light coat of gesso and texture paste was used to form some diamond patterns through a stencil for additional texture. I didn't tie a string yet because I need to get that one I saw at the store. Problem is I didn't buy it the last time I went so maybe tomorrow I will go there again and grab it! I have other strings and ribbons so to speak but well, if you are like me you will understand the feeling, lol.

That is all for now. I look forward to see you at DS4J Mr. Linky before 31st January. Join us and stand a chance to win images from Margy.

Until then. Have a great day and thank you for dropping by.

Hugs and smiles, 

Intuitive Art {Mixed Media} Painting

Hi friends! Sunday is here and that means show time at STAMPlorations. Today the mixed media design team brings you the first challenge this beginning month and as always, we want to see anything goes projects in mixed media form but no cards please. Take a look here for inspirations and ideas.

I have made a mixed media art journal painting containing products from STAMPlorations shop and this was done in a mini paper bag album. If you look closely, I didn't use scissor to cut the paper bag neatly but it was carefully tear up just so the edges are distressed naturally.

This post is showing you the left page of the entire art journal spread. I shall be back tomorrow with the full reveal and you will find out more of the making process.

 And more close up pictures:

 The sentiment is included in Trendy Birds 2 stamp set and this is satisfying indeed because the designs of birds are super trendy.

Aren't those flying birds in words pattern gorgeous? I love them.

 Suddenly I feel in love with these color combination {smile}.

 For additional pattern and interest, I chose Circular Two ARTplorations stencil with the help of texture paste.

I truly hope you like this little piece of art and my hope is you will spread your wings larger this year and continue to find more achievement and happiness in life.

Should you are looking for new products at STAMPlorations shop, do mention my name at check out for special price:

Till then. Have a happy Sunday and a good weekend.

Don't forget to come back tomorrow for the reveal.

See you!

Hugs and smiles,

 

Mixed Media Art Journal @ STAMPlorations

{My DT work for STAMPlorations}

Happy Sunday friends! Wishing you well over the weekend and may your tomorrow be filled with blessings and joy.
I am back again today bringing you my art journal as part of my design team work for STAMPlorations and today is the start of a new mixed media challenge that runs the entire month. My teammates have created amazing projects to inspire you to create mixed media project and hopefully you will play along with us. No card please but anything else is just superb with one main element must be used: any kind of stencil/s {smile}.

I created a combination of elements in my art journal using stencils and stamps products that are available here.   

Some close-up pictures:

 I stamped a cup of roses directly on the gesso-ed pages. I also made masking to stamp more roses on top of each other so they look like a bed of roses. I even welcome trendy butterflies to my little garden of roses so the flying creatures can enjoy nature at its best.

 For texture and random patterns, I swiped modeling paste through delicate links and circular two stencils. I loved how the two settled perfectly on the pages and let dry naturally.

 I wanted additional interest at the corners so I adhered a ply of serviette tissue with homemade clear gesso.

 Lastly I splatter black paint once the chosen watercolors which I let drip and run on the surface dried completely.

I'm pretty excited to read your comments on my art work this time. Hopefully this project gives you an inspiration to create something sweet.

~~~ooOOoo~~~

Do join us at November Mixed Media Challenge and don't forget to include this graphic below in your blog post to be eligible for the prize if you are the winner.

 Looking for special price?
Just mention my name when you shop at STAMPlorations.

That's it for today. Until I see you again real soon.
Thank you for your time dropping by my blog.
Happy Sunday and best wishes from me. 

Hugs and smiles,

Spring Coffee Lovers Hop @ STAMPlorations

Hi and welcome to Spring Coffee Lovers Hop

brought to you by Amy Tsuruta and Chaitali Narla and STAMPlorations
is one of the sponsors offering fabulous prizes just for you.

The designers created fabulous projects using amazing stamps that I am sure you too will fall in love with just the way I do {smile}. I'll be glad to have you over at STAMPlorations blog and join us in the spring coffee lovers hop.

I made two 13x13cm cards using Framed Coffee for Two and A Cup of Roses stamp sets.

I love making my own backgrounds so these cards used ARTplorations stencils available in the shop.

I used masking technique to stamp the background several times and leave them as is except the focal point is colored with Faber Castell watercolor pencils.

The stencils used to create the background is square links.

Just like the card above, my next card is also a minimalist concept using texture paste, stencil, watercolors in the background and light up the stamp with watercolor pencils after fussy cut.

This is one of my favorite stamps!! I just love roses☺and the sentiments are pretty neat.

The background was created with old rose prints stencil using texture paste.

 That's it for today. Hopefully you get some inspirations from my minimalist cards. 

I sure hope you will enjoy your hop and stand a chance to win great prizes.

~Good Luck~

Hugs and smiles,

Brave to Fly @ STAMPlorations

{My DT work for STAMPlorations}

Hi there folks! It's my turn today to present you an inspirational art journal project for STAMPlorations Stencil Sunday feature. My fellow teammates created awesomeness with hope to kick start your mixed media projects right away. It may look complicated and at some point tedious and seems to be needing different tools to create but actually they don't. All you need is effort, creativity and with little basic art tools and stuff you can get around the house, you will come out with something you can really do it. Try it!

This is a second page art journal made in a mini-envelope-album. After stamping the butterflies, I figured the next pages will also be filled with butterflies. Yes, why not? I love butterflies and this art journal album will feature the beautiful creatures in different shapes, colors and sizes.

More close-up pictures:

 I used two ARTplorations stencils; Delicate Links and Crisscrossed to build up the texture with modeling paste.

 I stamped the butterfly directly on the background and filled it up with Faber Castell watercolor pencils.

 I always use watercolors to paint my background and for this project I decided to combine shades of green and black.

The sentiment is below is very motivational, don't you think?

I'm playing along in these challenges:

1. Mixed Media World : Anything Mixed Media Goes

2. Come and Get It : Anything Goes

3. Love To Create : #6 Anything Creative/Mixed Media Goes

Let us all hope we are brave enough to fly and probably higher to achieve our goals.
Until I see you again real soon, have a pleasant Sunday and take care.
Thank you for dropping by my friends.

Hugs and smiles,

More Cards

I'm showcasing three more cards I made especially for Let's Scrap Leap Around The World Blog Hop. DebbyD has made a lovely sketch; that I find awesome!
This is my interpretation of the sketch.

My method is minimal stamping and finished off with rub on sticker.
Products used:
stamp : KaiserCraft
rub on sticker : KaiserCraft
ink : KaiserCraft
others from my stash
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Sketch 5-2-11,LEAP5 {Host : Sue C}

Close-up pic:

Simple!

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Sketch 12-15-10, LEAP6 {Host : Debby De Wilde}

This is my interpretation of the host and designer's sketch!

The paint reminds me of my childhood memory from schooling days :)

Materials:

butterfly stamp : KaiserCraft

sentiment stamp: KaiserCraft

ink: VersaFine, Brilliance

embossing powder : Tsukineko

paint : Watercolor

others from my stash

I love painting!

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Sketch 10-21-09,LEAP8 {Host : Keely Yowler}

This is my interpretation of the sketch.

Bright and fun! I made this card for my girl. Coloring the cartoon character simply brighten up my day.

Products used:

coloring medium : Copic Sketch

rubber stamp : from a pal in England

ink : StazOn

others from my stash

Hope you have a nice day too! Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs!