Showing posts with label Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Show all posts

Thursday, 7 September 2017

Pop-up Unicorn


Grá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve - Pop Up Card - Lawn Fawn Critters Ever After; The Greeting Farm Magical Friends; Paper Smooches Spectrum; Concord & 9th Sophisticated Script; Papermania Numbers, Tim Holtz Handwritten Celebrate; Lawn Fawn Hearts; Spellbinders Stars

I've been playing along with Kathy Racoosin of The Daily Marker for the 30 Day Colouring Challenge and wanted to put some of my pieces together on a card. This is one of my favourite types of card. I love pop-ups, how they change from the flat 2D envelope form to their glorious 3D box shape. I've watercoloured all the stamps, shapes and diecuts with distress markers and heat embossed Elodie and the number two in gold. Acetate strips anchor all the elements in place and provide a little movement to the card.

Grá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve - Pop Up Card - Lawn Fawn Critters Ever After; The Greeting Farm Magical Friends; Paper Smooches Spectrum; Concord & 9th Sophisticated Script; Papermania Numbers, Tim Holtz Handwritten Celebrate; Lawn Fawn Hearts; Spellbinders Stars


A special card for a special niece to celebrate her 2nd birthday. Here's hoping her birthday is all rainbows and unicorns! 

Challenges:



Supplies:
Distress Markers
Gold Embossing Powder
Stamps: Lawn Fawn Critters Ever After; The Greeting Farm Magical Friends; Paper Smooches Spectrum; Concord & 9th Sophisticated Script; Papermania Numbers
Dies: Tim Holtz Handwritten Celebrate; Lawn Fawn Hearts; Spellbinders Stars
Gold Pen, Stickles







Thursday, 4 August 2016

Panda Birthday


Grá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve - Mama Elephant Pandamonium, Starry Night, Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles, Distress Crayons

I love this panda from Mama Elephant and just had to use him to play along with Can You Case It Colour Challenge. The black and the yellow are obvious, the grey is the panda shading and hopefully the rosy cheeks are allowed. A little watercolouring with distress crayons for the CASology cue card and who doesn't love to celebrate with Simon Says Stamp!

Grá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve - Mama Elephant Pandamonium, Starry Night, Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles, Distress Crayons


Challenges:




Supplies
Stamps: Mama Elephant Pandamonium, Starry Night
Dies, stencils et al: Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles
Ink: Ranger Archival Jet Black
Paper: White & black card
Highlights: Posca white pen, stickles, wink of stella
Colouring: Distress Crayons





Sunday, 5 June 2016

Textured Monochrome Hearts & Vinyl


Grá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve -  Lawn Fawn Violet's ABCs, Smitty's ABCs, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Notes,  Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles, Circle Stackables, Tag It You're It

Some textured monochrome fun for a music loving couple. Lots of textures from linen cardstock, distressed edges, canvas panel, lace, ribbon, rough gems, glossy accents and clay stamped hearts. I've used the sketch from Seven Hills Crafts monthly challenge for the layout of the card with a few extra layers.

Grá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve -  Lawn Fawn Violet's ABCs, Smitty's ABCs, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Notes,  Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles, Circle Stackables, Tag It You're It

I love all the different textures, layers, inking and misting. The monochrome palette from cream through brown to gold emphasis the different surfaces: matte, glossy, sparkly! I chosen November's Texture Challenge #18 to wish the Mixed Media Challenge a Happy 2nd Anniversary!

Grá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve -  Lawn Fawn Violet's ABCs, Smitty's ABCs, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Notes,  Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles, Circle Stackables, Tag It You're It
My favourite piece: the stamped, inked, distress stickled, misted hearts.

Challenges:


http://sevenhillscrafts.blogspot.ie/p/blog-page.html
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Bloghttp://mixedmediamc.blogspot.ie/2016/06/mixed-media-monthly-25-2nd-year.html





Supplies
Stamps: Lawn Fawn Violet's ABCs, Smitty's ABCs, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Notes 
Dies & Stencils etc:
Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles, Circle Stackables, Tag It You're It
Ink: Memento Tuxedo black, Distress Ink Antique Linen, Walnut stain
Paper: White Linen, gold, black kraft card & Canvas from stash
Highlights: distress stickles, white gesso, gems, glossy accent, ribbons, Heidi Swapp Gold, gold thread, Artista clay.  


Hope you've enjoyed your visit and see you again soon.


Monday, 15 February 2016

Spray Sparkle Tweet


Grá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve - Ranger Dina Wakley Scribble Birds, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Lawn Fawn Blissful Botanicals , Stitched Hearts, Stitched Rectangles Lawn Cuts, Create a Smile Swirly stencil

More mixed media fun! I love building up these mini card canvases and I love using the elements I've coloured for The Daily Marker's 30 Day Colouring Challenge. This just brings a smile to my face, the fun of making it and all the sparkle and glitter.

Grá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve - Ranger Dina Wakley Scribble Birds, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Lawn Fawn Blissful Botanicals , Stitched Hearts, Stitched Rectangles Lawn Cuts, Create a Smile Swirly stencilGrá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve - Ranger Dina Wakley Scribble Birds, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Lawn Fawn Blissful Botanicals , Stitched Hearts, Stitched Rectangles Lawn Cuts, Create a Smile Swirly stencilGrá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve - Ranger Dina Wakley Scribble Birds, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Lawn Fawn Blissful Botanicals , Stitched Hearts, Stitched Rectangles Lawn Cuts, Create a Smile Swirly stencil


I started out by stencilling embossing paste, letting it dry, adding lace and thread then letting it dry. Then lots of spraying, sticking, stamping and letting it dry. I also added some distress ink to the edges of my diecuts and the card background. All the waiting to dry fits perfectly into family life as I'm usually called away from my crafting to my main taxiing duties!


Grá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve - Ranger Dina Wakley Scribble Birds, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Lawn Fawn Blissful Botanicals , Stitched Hearts, Stitched Rectangles Lawn Cuts, Create a Smile Swirly stencilGrá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve - Ranger Dina Wakley Scribble Birds, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Lawn Fawn Blissful Botanicals , Stitched Hearts, Stitched Rectangles Lawn Cuts, Create a Smile Swirly stencil



Now for the sparkle, lots of glittery Stickles, Wink of Stella, embossing powder, beads and microbeads, plus all the shimmer from the sprays.

Grá O'Neill - Paper Learning Curve - Ranger Dina Wakley Scribble Birds, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Lawn Fawn Blissful Botanicals , Stitched Hearts, Stitched Rectangles Lawn Cuts, Create a Smile Swirly stencil




Challenges:

http://craftforthecraic.blogspot.ie/2016/02/february-2nd-birthday-challenge.htmlSimon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog
http://themixedmediacardchallenge.blogspot.ie/2016/02/mmcc-20-red.htmlhttp://mixedmediamc.blogspot.ie/2016/02/mixed-media-monthly-challenge-21-glitter.html


http://www.thedailymarker.com/2016/02/day-1-shading-w-distress-ink/




Supplies
Stamps: Ranger Dina Wakley Scribble Birds, Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Lawn Fawn Blissful Botanicals 
Dies & Stencils etc:
Lawn Fawn Blissful Botanicals, Stitched Hearts, Stitched Rectangles Lawn Cuts, Create a Smile Swirly stencil
Ink:  Ranger Archival Ink Potting Soil, Distress Ink Fossilized Amber, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Abandoned Coral, Ground Espresso, Twisted Citron, Spiced Marmalade, 
Paper: White & watercolour Card from stash
Highlights: stickles, translucent embossing paste, glitter, beads, micro beads, white gesso, glossy accent, lace, sequins, Artista clay, Verigris embossing powder, thread.  
Colouring: Dylusions Postbox Red, Lemon Zest, White Linen, Cut Grass, LuminArte Ginger Peach, Doughlas Fir, Bolivian Blue, Rich Cobalt, Plumeria, Heidi Swapp Gold, Glimmer Mist Iridescent Gold, Electric Blue,  
Distress Markers: 


Happy 2nd Birthday to Craft for the Craic, thanks for the great challenges and all the DT inspiration!
Hope you've enjoyed your visit and you've seen something to make you smile.












Saturday, 30 January 2016

Love Begins


Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn Cuts

I've just started my mixed media journey and I've wanted to begin the year creating more mixed media pieces. To help with this goal I want to get my creativity moving by entering more challenges. I've enjoyed all the inspiration from the The Mixed Media Place Creative Gym and so I decided to jump in and take the challenge. At this time of year, new beginnings brought to mind new love and valentines. This is also perfect for Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Love is in the Air + Red.

Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn CutsPaper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn Cuts

Lots of diecuts, stencilling and a distressed strip form the background texture for the card. The heart is the result of months of work! Most of it trying to find the special type of clay I wanted- super light, air drying and a little flexible. It was very quick to make the actual embellishment (cutting and stamping) and it dried overnight. Now for even more fun with lots of spraying.

Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn Cuts

Next I added embossing powder, gold and rust mica powder, crackle accents, stamping, spray droplets and a heart cut from the packaging I saved from some flowers someone special gave me.

Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn Cuts

Finally I felt ready to add my special heart embellishment plus some microbeads, Stickles and distress glitter.

Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn CutsPaper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn CutsPaper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn Cuts


Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn CutsPaper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn Cuts



Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn Cuts

Challenges:



http://mixedmediaplace.blogspot.ie/2016/01/creative-gym-16-dt-call.html













Supplies
Stamps: Prima Finnabair Honey Comb, Vintage Vanity Harlequin, Clearly Besotted Brushed Poppies 
Dies & Stencils etc:
Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Stars, Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil, My Favorite Things Equalizer Stencil, Stitched Fancy Flourish, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hearts, Hearts Lawn Cuts
Ink: Stazon Jet Black, Ranger Archival Ink Potting Soil
Paper: White Linen Card from stash
Highlights: stickles, translucent embossing paste, glitter, micro beads, white gesso, gems, crackle accent, glossy accent, fibre wrapping sheet, Artista clay.  
Colouring: Dylusions Postbox Red, Lemon Zest, White Linen, LuminArte Ginger Peach, Heidi Swapp Gold, Finnabair mica powder gold, rust

Hope you're enjoying my creative paper learning curve.





















Monday, 18 January 2016

Mermaid Mixed Media


Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media

My mixed media madness continues with a special mermaid underworld scene for a very special 21 year old who's Disney mad. This was a labour of love and I enjoyed every minute. Wonderful for me, but for you it means I've taken lots of pictures and this post will challenge your broadband!

Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media

I started with embossing paste and stencils, a coat of gesso and then by sticking all my bits and bobs in place, then covered it all with black gesso. This was very nerve racking for me, but after attending a fabulous Finnabair class last year I knew I want to try it.

Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media
Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media

Now to add back in some colour with mica powders in sprays and gels. This was a lot of fun and I may have got a little carried away as there was some seepage through all the layers of card. This wasn't a problem as I covered the back with patterned paper.

Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media
Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media

I then prepared the central panel. I wanted a sunken treasure feel, so I diecut a frame several times, coated it in black gesso and distressed it with gold mica powder, perfect pearls, mica flakes and glitter. Ariel [EK Success stamp] is coloured with promarkers, covered with stickles, crackle accents, wink of stella.

Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media
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Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media

Some close ups of all the details. Sorry in advance, I find it difficult to stop adding to a canvas and now it's the same with all the photographs I've taken!

Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed mediaPaper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media

Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed mediaPaper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media


Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed mediaPaper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media


Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed mediaPaper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media


Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed mediaPaper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media

Paper Learning Curve - Grá O'Neill : EK Success Disney Collection, Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil, Docrafts Cameos, flowers, metal, mixed media

Did you spot the 'ugly button' and my found shells? There's also lots of lace, canvas and strips of patterned paper.

Challenges:
Craft for the Craic: January Blues   [Blue- under the sea]
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Best Friends   [a special creation for my best friend, my sister]
STAMPlorations {Stencil Sunday #27} + January Mixed Media Challenge

http://stamplorations.blogspot.ie/2016/01/stencil-sunday-january-3.html




Supplies
Stamps: EK Success Disney Collection
Dies & Stencils etc:
Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil
Ink: Memento Jet Black, Distress Ink black soot, chipped sapphire
Paper: White Card & patterned paper from stash
Highlights: stickles, white embossing paste, glitter, micro beads, beads, paper flowers, metal embellishments & numbers, sequins, white & black gesso, wink of stella, white gel pen, glimmer mist, sea shells, buttons, lace, eyelets, twine.
Colouring: Promarkers, LuminArte Bolivian Blue, Douglas Fir, Ginger Peach, Finnabair mica powder gold, rust, Ranger Perfect Pearls

Hope you enjoyed my mixed media journey and see you again soon.