Challenge Time!

Hi All,
Had a little time to complete a challenge over at Scrap365 a great little sketch!

Did not really stick to the sketch too much but hey its my interpretation of it!
I used Sawyers place new epoxy sticker shapes in the cream and navy they are awesome and stick really well even over all the texture I created!

Plenty of background texture on this one and I cut the chipboard screen so that it went across the page.

I also cut the damask corners and treated them with embossing powder as I did with the title and smaller words, even used the powder on the background in spots also.

The paper is the awesome Persimon range from Basic Grey, love all the range!

So I guess that is it from me for now!

And Happy Australia Day Everyone!!

Cheers

Michelle

"She" Art ....my Style

Hi All,
 and a belated, happy new year to all my lovely visitors!!
After a wonderful summer break I feel fresh and inspired.
I have long admired all the SHE art canvases I have seen over the last few years but have never got around to creating something along those lines myself. That is until now......... I do not do pretty though so had to go for a  grungy, steampunk version!

I managed to get my hands dirty before Christmas using bits and pieces from my Scrap FX stash.... yes I do have a mountain of chippies to keep me in my happy inky place!
So here she is........

I was originally inspired by the Headgear lady from Scrap FX,

isn't she a treat? And the bonus is, she comes with the cool book paper already cut behind her!

I added a few more components to give her a little more depth because, well, I simply could not help myself!

I treated the chippies on her head and the letters with embossing powder so that they would "pop" as the main feature of the canvas.

As well as the powder I sprayed the letters and allowed the ink to pool for a grungy distressed look.

I built up a heap of texture on the canvas board with texture paste, stencils and of course the chipboard pieces, then got really slap happy with "Lindys Stamp Gang" sprays and paint.

There are a few elements that are metal in the mix but you can hardly tell which is which once I was done adding the layers of paint and ink.

Lastly I highlighted bits and pieces with inca gold so the details popped out.

All that is left now is to figure out what to do with her?

So that is my first post for 2014! 

What are your plans for 2014? I avoid resolutions  as I usually break them by the time January is done, so now I just have "Plans" that are very short term and achievable, that way I avoid being disappointed with my good self!!

Thanks one and all for dropping by!

I Love Making Canvases Again!!!

After a bit of a spell, I have started making canvases again! I had a load of messy fun making these 3, using some of the latest releases by Scrap FX ands a load of paint, sprays and embossing powder..
On the middle canvas I used the new Chicken Wire Heart and the side ones I used the smaller Steampunk Heart.

Here they are raw:

Chicken wire Heart

Steampunk Heart

And here are all three canvases together:

The middle one all done:

 Then the 2 side ones with the smaller Heart:

All the backgrounds are the same technique using texture paste, tissue paper, a road map (yes it is there under all the layers) and paint in loads of lovely layers!

You can see the artificially aged corrugated cardboard here.

 I added a rough uneven layer of embossing powder on the hearts, and mica paint and silks in layers of luscious colour, in the background chippies.

Added some mini swallows to the outside canvases as a point of difference (and because they just happened to be on my desk at the time).

 

Really enjoyed trying to make everything look old, rusty and coppery, it is not totally perfect, but hey any more layers and it would have just looked muddy!

Each canvas is different in its own way but somehow they do work together.
I was pleased with the result but these photos do not show the depth of colour as the light around here has not been too kind (where is Summer?)!!

I have some more ideas rolling around in my head for more off the page work, the latest Scrap FX releases really are inspiring!! Check them out here.
Thanks for stopping by everyone and hugs to all those that leave a little love I truly do appreciate that bit of time that you have taken!!!

A Bit of Art Journal Play today!

Ok, so I have not been doing too much lately, a super busy time of the year for all, but I did squeeze in a bit of journal fun! The beauty of the journal concept is that it is "PLAY" and something just develops as you throw stuff around.
My aim for this page was to get away from my usual colour scheme, I put all my "Go To" colours away and cleared my desk (this took a bit of time ARGHH!!!), I started totally fresh!
What sparked this little "fresh" frenzy??? Well a certain friend lined up all my projects over the last 6 months or so and it was a real eye opener to say the least!!! Green and blue are my comfort zone,   these colours feature heavily in my projects (as the evidence before me showed). It made me wonder if I could break away and create something I liked without green or blue anywhere in sight.
This page is the result:

I started by laying down some of the awesome red script Sawyers Place Washi tape, (that I have been bonding with for far too long) randomly around the page.

I used texture paste and an old Prima Stencil to create the damask background and once that was dry I also used the same stencil with gold paint to give the page dimension. Lindys' Stamp gang sprays were used over the top to bring it all together.

I stamped images with Stazon ink, and for the main message I wanted a clear image (very Hit or Miss with so much texture on the page) so I stamped the saying onto tissue paper then used gel medium to attach it to the page works a treat! Then Hey Presto my page was done....... and no green or blue hues to be seen!!! And I kind of like it!
So I guess my mission was accomplished!

Scrap FX and Scrapbook Creations Blog Hop

Welcome to the Scrap FX and Scrapbook Creations very special chipboard christmas blog hop celebration!
 If you have popped in here from Adriennes blog you are right on track, if you have stumbled upon this post, head to the list below and visit all the blogs, leave a comment on each inspirational post and you could then be in the running to win this awesome prize pack of Scrap FX goodies or a digital subscription to Scrapbook Creations Magazine!!!!!
Feast you eyes on this:

Well worth entering I say!!!!!

So on to what I have for you in the way of Christmas inspiration. I have made a card and a tag that I hope sparks a desire to create!
Firstly the card:

I have used the Peace Dove chippie:

And the "Christmas" out of this theme pack:

And underneath the dove I have used the Kraft Paper Tree to create a bit of texture:

Now to the Tag:

I have used the Partridge in a Pear Tree as the main focus of the tag:


And the awesome teeny "Merry Christmas" was from this collection:
Merry Christmas minis.



LOVE the different fonts to suit every project!
You just cut out the one you want to use, you could even use it in tact as a stencil too!

So there you have it from me! I hope you are prepared for more awesome inspiration as you head to the truly talented Miss Misty R she is bound to get your creative juices flowing!
Do not forget to leave a little love at each blog along the way to be in the draw for the amazing prize!
In case you go astray here is the all important list:

The list: Scrapbook Creations blog 

Adrienne F 

                       Michelle L (you are here) 

Your next stop is: Misty R

 Scarlett S 

Jasmine S 

Claire B 

Anita B 

Geli D

 Elisabeth B 

Cindy P

 Angella P

 Renata M 

Maria S 

Kylie C

 Scrap FX blog

Now you have till Wednesday 11th Dec Midday (Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time) to complete the hop so be sure to get on each blog by then!
Thanks so much for playing with us now off you go...... hop along!!!
Prepare for more eye candy!

"Scrapbook Creations First Inspiration Board"

Introducing the first ever mood board challenge at Scrapbook Creations!

Love these challenges and the different takes they inspire!

So why not have a go at this one and post it on the Scrapbook Creations Blog for the world to see?

Here is my project, an Art journal page: 

I got my hands on a very cool Unity art stamp set that I just had to use straight away!!!

Added loads of texture with molding paste, tissue paper and embossing powder!

Lots of shiny bits that did not show up too well in the photos but here are my efforts to show you some of the texture.

I stamped on to tissue paper in order for the stamped image to show over all the lumps and bumps I created.

The quotes were also part of the set, they just screamed to be included!

And lastly the embossing powder that no creation can do without!!

So why not give this a go yourself? So much fun to be had!!