Friday, December 25, 2015

Berry71Bleu - Christmas Tags

Happy Hello Friends and Merry Christmas! (To those who celebrate)
 
Today I'm sharing my last post as a design team member for Berry71bleu......I had much fun on the team and can't believe how fast time flew by!   I was strapped for time on this project because I've been extremely busy at work....Luckily I had one day off this past week to fit my project in for this post!  I figured I'd create some "festive and fancy" tags to add to the Christmas packages this year.
I added some stenciling and misting to plain white card stock.....
I stuck with the color scheme in this months mood board and added some scroll details as seen in the photo of the Christmas ornament.....
 
Denise is hosting this month's challenge and below is some beautiful rich festive colors and details to be inspired by!
 
 

"Festive Fancy" December Mood Board Challenge

We also have some gorgeous goodies up for grabs! ;-)

First Prize:
C'est Magnifique December Main Kit
(Featuring a Holiday Collection designed by Astrid Maclean.)

Random Prize:
Scrapiniec Prize Package
(Prize may differ from designs shown.)

Sponsors:



C'est Magnifique Kits is a scrapbook kit club that caters to the more sophisticated crafter. We aspire to bring something a little different to our monthly kits. We offer predominately international papers and embellishments each month, from countries such as France, Germany, Poland, Sweden and more! Stop by our blog, http://cestmagnifiquekits.blogspot.com/, to see what our talented International design team creates with our monthly kits. Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our emails to stay informed about new product, kit contents and giveaways.




Scrapiniec is the first Polish manufacturer of laser die-cut chipboard products for use in scrapbooking. They satisfy even the most unusual individual orders and are characterized by reliability, high quality and friendly customer service.

Please note: International winners may be responsible for shipping costs.
Please be sure to follow our CHALLENGE RULES.


Thank you and we hope to see your beautiful creations this month!

We appreciate each and every challenge entry and share the designs that catch our eye on our facebook page and Pinterest Boards. Look for your work there!
 
I want to wish my arty friends a new year that brings you love, warmth and wealth so that you always keep smiling and creating!
 
 Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
 
 

 

Friday, December 4, 2015

DECEMBER CHALLENGE IS HERE - BERRY71BLEU

"Festive Fancy" December Mood Board Challenge
Happy Hello Friends!
 
Below is some beautiful inspiration for this month's challenge hosted by Denise over at Berry71Bleu!
We can't wait to see your lovely projects!
We also have some gorgeous goodies up for grabs! ;-)

First Prize:
C'est Magnifique December Main Kit
(Featuring a Holiday Collection designed by Astrid Maclean.)

Random Prize:
Scrapiniec Prize Package
(Prize may differ from designs shown.)

Sponsors:



C'est Magnifique Kits is a scrapbook kit club that caters to the more sophisticated crafter. We aspire to bring something a little different to our monthly kits. We offer predominately international papers and embellishments each month, from countries such as France, Germany, Poland, Sweden and more! Stop by our blog, http://cestmagnifiquekits.blogspot.com/, to see what our talented International design team creates with our monthly kits. Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our emails to stay informed about new product, kit contents and giveaways.




Scrapiniec is the first Polish manufacturer of laser die-cut chipboard products for use in scrapbooking. They satisfy even the most unusual individual orders and are characterized by reliability, high quality and friendly customer service.

Please note: International winners may be responsible for shipping costs.
Please be sure to follow our CHALLENGE RULES.


Thank you and we hope to see your beautiful creations this month!

We appreciate each and every challenge entry and share the designs that catch our eye on our facebook page and Pinterest Boards. Look for your work there!



Wednesday, November 18, 2015

BERRY71BLEU - PICTURE PERFECT

Happy Hello Friends!
 
Today it's my turn to share my take on this month's beautiful challenge hosted by Sylwia!  I decided not to add a vintage photo but I used the gorgeous vintage style paper "Cozy Christmas" sponsored by Riddersholm Design.  I added hints of the minty aqua color as seen in this month's vintage inspired mood board.....
I added some stamp work using white acrylic paint to accent the delicate swirl details in the paper....
Since this was a winter theme page I wanted to add some shimmery highlights.....I added chucky glitter and very fine glitter.
Below is the beautiful inspirational mood board!
 
 We can't wait to see your projects!

 Check out this month's prize collection! 1st Prize 

Full set of 11 Christmas Cosy papers by Riddersholm Designs

Random Prize

Special Vintage kit prepared by our DT member Sylwia
Make sure you visit her blog http://www.tandiart.blogspot.ie 



Sponsor:



Riddersholm Design is a company created by Connie Riddersholm,  who has been designing & manufacturing unique, high quality scrapbooking papers since 2010. Her beautiful papers can be used for scrapbooking, card making and other art projects. The papers are selected especially to Connie's style and product. Paper is an environmentally correct produced quality mark. First collection has been launched in March 2010 and now they are being sold in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Australia, England, Finland, Germany, Holland, France and USA

Website: http://riddersholmdesign.dk/home
 
Other Supplies:
Chipboard Pieces from:
Dusty Attic
Creative Embellishments
Blue Fern Studios
 
Paints/Mists
Tattered Angels
Lindy's Stamp Gang
 
Thank you for stopping by!
 
 

Monday, November 2, 2015

BERRY71BLEU - VINTAGE CHALLENGE - NOVEMBER

'Vintage November' challenge
Hello Arty Souls!
 
Sylwia is hosting the November Challenge over at Berry71Bleu!  She decided to go vintage! The moodboard represents Sylwia's favorite vinatge color combo: brown and mint - Her favorite laces and old books......This month we have another fabulous sponsor: Riddersholm Design. You can win their beautiful papers from the winter collection! Go ahead and dig into your grandma's wardrobe and come up with something old and special:)
 
 We can't wait to see your projects!

 Check out this month's prize collection! 1st Prize 

Full set of 11 Christmas Cosy papers by Riddersholm Designs

Random Prize

Special Vintage kit prepared by our DT member Sylwia
Make sure you visit her blog http://www.tandiart.blogspot.ie 



Sponsor:



Riddersholm Design is a company created by Connie Riddersholm,  who has been designing & manufacturing unique, high quality scrapbooking papers since 2010. Her beautiful papers can be used for scrapbooking, card making and other art projects. The papers are selected especially to Connie's style and product. Paper is an environmentally correct produced quality mark. First collection has been launched in March 2010 and now they are being sold in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Australia, England, Finland, Germany, Holland, France and USA

Website: http://riddersholmdesign.dk/home

Saturday, October 31, 2015

MONARCH - BERRY71BLEU

Happy Hello Friends!
 
Popping in to share my take on this month's "Leaves in Layers" Challenge for Berry71Bleu and I thought it's a perfect time to create something "Autumn" inspired! 
Well I didn't actually layer leaves but I layered the beautiful diamond shaped chippies supplied by Creative Embellishments "click here" - This month's  design team sponsor! Thank you!
I added stamp work in the shape of diamonds - A very COOL stamp from "Creative Embellishments"  I just dab my finger in the paint and tap it against the stamp....If I get too much paint on the stamp I put the excess on used paper....I didn't add paper or fabric leaves but I did add some to the left of the page using a bright yellow paint....
 
 
 
 The beautiful moodboard below shows lush leaves full of rich colors!
I wanted to incorporate the below colors in to my project .....I can't believe October is almost over!
 


 Creative Embellishments is sponsoring the design team this month with some gorgeous chipboard, rubber stamps and more...... 

Check out the fab prizes below!! 

1st Prize
 Set of chipboards by Creative Embellishments


Random Prize
Special Kit prepared by our sweet DT member Marie
Make sure you visit her blog http://www.createwithoutlimits.com/

Sponsor:

Creative Embellishments is a family owned company created by Michael & Nicolle Kramer, a husband & wife team, designing & manufacturing unique, high quality chipboard, wood, rubber stamps & fair products since 2013. We offer fun, inspiring products to add to any project! We are expending into other product lines such as acrylic & stencil embellishments SOON. We also custom cut for individual orders & have a wholesale store for retailers, kit clubs & classes.
 
 
Thank you for stopping by!


Thursday, October 29, 2015

DISTRESSED ABSTRACT FEATHER - CANVAS CORP BRANDS

Happy Hello Friends!
 
Today I'm sharing a mixed media canvas using various Canvas Corp Brands Products......
 
I started by drawing a simple feather on to the canvas....
 
 
When I finished drawing the feather I took various Tattered Angels sprays and started adding color......I diluted some areas with water...(spray bottle)
I added orange rope to the feather by unraveling it and adhering it with glue after I was done spraying on color.  I felt the canvas needed more texture so I decided to use my palette knife and add gel medium around the feather.....
Once that dried I loaded on the Tattered Angels "High Impact Paint"....It was a messy process and I waited until it dried and added layers until I achieved the look I was going for....(distressed/weathered)
I added some beads from my bead stash.....
 
The supplies I used for this project:
 
 
 Canvas -6"x12" Stretched Natural Canvas
 
Tattered Angels
"High Impact Paint"
Orange
Aqua
Black
Red
Yellow
 
Canvas Corp Brands
"Rope"
Black
Orange
 
Tattered Angels
Plain Jane
Baseboard - Sunburst
 
Tattered Angels -
Chalkboard - Decadence
 
Thank you for stopping by!
 
 

Thursday, October 15, 2015

It's all about the kids!! Canvas Corp Brands - Halloween

Happy Hello Friends!
 
Today I'm sharing a fun and simple Halloween project I created for Canvas Corp Brands!
 
This weekend the Halloween parade runs by our home so I wanted to create some goody bags for the kids -  I decided to wrap some of the chocolate nuggets and crackers with some Canvas Corp Brands Halloween papers....
I used one sheet of the small diamond paper to wrap one lb. of candy nuggets!
I cut thin strips approximately 3/4 inch wide.....
 
 I added black card stock behind each tag to make the image pop against the Kraft paper bag background.....
 
 


Here is the supplies I used for this project:
 
Haunt It - Tags
Haunt It - Orange and Black Stitched Diamonds
Haunt It - On Kraft
Haunt It - Small Diamonds
Black Cord
Natural Hemp Rope
 
Thank you for stopping by!