Let's Play Bingo!

Challenge - Pick a Line 

at

  Top Tip Tuesday 

To play along pick a line and create a project using those items. 

I used the second line across-pearls, sentiment and flowers on my card and it was inspired by a card on Pinterest. It was super easy to create. :) 

Our sponsor for this challenge is...

Kenny K

and the winner will receive 3 Digital Images of their choice. 

I just returned from a wonderful weekend at Donna Downey Studios, in Huntersville, North Carolina, where I took two classes from the talented Finnabair (Anna Dabrowska). I'll be back later in the week to share my class projects and spill on how much fun I had working with her fabulous line of mixed media products. 

Hope to see you then!

Lisa xx

A First Time For Everything...

{Scrapbook Layout}

 

 

Congrats to our Featured Entry and Winning Commenter of last week's linky party!

 

 

It's time for a new linky party to open at Make It Monday and our sponsor this week is the talented  Kenny K. So what is the first for me? A scrapped digital image layout. I really had no idea where I was going with this image until I used SB's Arched Window One die to frame her. A light bulb went off and I set out to create a view from her window. My LO definitely evolved over the three days I worked on it. Last week was a bit rough and this project helped provide some creative therapy for me.

 

So who's the pretty lady in the frame? She's Kenny K's Elf Queen digital image and I absolutely love her! I colored her with Copic markers and added some detail to her hair with Faber-Castell Pitt Pens.  

 

  

Here are a few ;) photos of the process and it does include another first for me...

 

I altered a MME glittered paper by sanding the

dp. It removed the glitter and left a faint

shimmer. I'm kind of liking this idea. :) 

 

Then I used a silver Adirondack dabber to cover

the brown bg and polka dots. A water bottle was used

to soften some of the areas.

To build my castle wall I used a stencil - MPD

Brick Wall and modeling paste. Here's how I did

it-lay your stencil down and use an old

credit/gift card to apply the paste over the stencil.

I kept moving my stencil and repeating until I

was happy with my wall. Sorry the photo is so

dark, hopefully you can see the dimension

that modeling paste adds. Using a blow dryer

set to low I dried it then sprayed with various

ink sprays. For detail and shading I used

FC Pitt Pens in brown, dark

sepia and black shades.

 

To tone the silver down on the top part

of my LO I used a thin coat of white gesso

and brushed it on. I started applying

acrylic paint to create my background

and a script roller stamp came in handy

to add some detail. 

Note: I used the metallic silver to create

depth under my brick wall and add a bit of shine.

The flowers on the right side were brought to life

with FC Pitt Pens. I kept adding layers

of color until I was happy with the look.

 

At this point my brick wall and background are

finished and I can move on to the embellishments.

Oops, almost forgot to show you how I made

the window frame.

 

 

I used my SB die as a template and drew around

the outer edge and roughly sketched the inside, fussy cut

it out and using my brick wall stencil again I sprayed

over it with Cappuccino Perfect Pearls on white cs.

I cut the bricks out individually and placed them

at interval spaces on my frame. The mortar

(modeling paste) was applied with a brush and 

colored with FC Pitt Pens.

 

 

I used another SB die-On the Vine

Borderabilities (for my flowers to grow on)

which I sprayed with water to manipulate

the leaves. It was distressed with Vintage

Photo Distress Ink and a Unity stamp.

When looking to add texture with a stamp

choose one with no particular pattern

so you can use it all over. I randomly stamped

the paper flowers, background, brick wall,

and butterflies with it. 

 

 

The next step was to use various sprays-shown are

Dylusions Cut Grass, Melted Chocolate and Perfect

Pearls Cappuccino-to give my vine an aged look. If the

color is too dark use water to dilute it in a mister.

Note: I always spray first on a scrap piece of paper to check

the true color of the ink before spraying it on my project.

 

The pretty Dusty Attic chipboard butterfly was

altered with Twinkling H20's as well as the wood

flourishes and leaves. I gave each a thin coat of gesso

first so they'd absorb the color better. Love the sparkle

of H2O's! 

 

A pretty gemstone butterfly by Recollections.

 

 

I altered the lace with gesso and

Adirondack Butterscotch ink spray

then added a row of pearl trim.

The miniature roses were in my stash already

and to get that beautiful blue shade I used H2O's

again. The remaining paper flowers are

by Recollections.

 

 

I plan to frame this and keep it in my craft room. These are my happy colors-blue, yellow, green-and it will provide a bright spot for me and a reminder that beauty is every where.

 

 

Joining along with the following challenges:

Twisted Tuesday Challenges #70-Anything but a Card and Add Chipboard

(used a chipboard butterfly, lower right) 

Challenges 4 Everybody #38-Anything Goes

Kenny K's Krafty Krew Challenge #166-Anything Goes with Opt. Twist-Distressed Edges

(I distressed my image, On the Vine die, flowers, washi tape, brick wall/window, etc.)

Lacy Sunshine Challenge #27-Lots of Layers!

Robyn's Fetish Challenge #200-Fairies, Elves, Sprites or Pixies

(used elf digital image)

Sentimental Sundays Challenge #195-Make Your Own Background Paper

(see photos above for detail on how I created my own background)

 613 Avenue Create Challenge #60-Anything Goes w/Optional Twist

 All Crafts Challenge February/March

 

 

Edited: I do not have a POTW this week, my MIL passed away on Friday and my teamies were gracious to help me out with my commenting. I'll be back in a few days and will catch up with everyone then.  

 

 

 

SPONSOR

Kenny K

 

 

 

Thank you Kenny K for supplying digi's for the DT to create with!

For prize info please check the challenge blog HERE.

 

 

 

For more inspiration drop by my teamie's blogs and check out their amazing creations.

(Their links are on my right sidebar)

 

 

Hugs,

Lisa

 

 

Make It Monday #161



 

We have the talented Kenny K as our sponsor this week at Make It Monday and my card features Super Genius. Anyone a fan of The Big Bang Theory television show? We are huge fans and this guy reminds me of those brilliant nerds on the show. This card is for my DH (who's pretty smart himself) because he's had a rough couple of months both personally and professionally. Sometimes you just need to hear from those you love that you matter. ;)

Here are my PICK's OF THE WEEK...

#111 Joey



I love the Art Nouveau style so naturally this entry caught my eye. Her card and tag are so pretty and I love the color combo she used as well. Click her link to learn where you can find these images if this style appeals to you.
Thanks for sharing your talent with us Joey at MIM!


#141 mapowska

How cute is this!!!
I love paper creations like this one because you can tell the creator had fun while making it.
Please click her link to see more incredible photos.
Thanks for sharing your talent Mapowska with us at MIM! 



SPONSOR
Kenny K



Prize is winner's choice of 5 digi's!

A big thank you to Kenny K for supplying the DT with images to create with!!

Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning

For more inspiration please visit my teamie's creations HERE or click their links on my right sidebar.

Thanks for stopping by today!
Hugs,
Lisa xx

The Squirrel and The Fox #52

It's Raining Men

Our new challenge at The Squirrel and The Fox is all about the guys so we'd like to see masculine paper creations this time. Our sponsor is the talented Kenny K and he supplied the DT with images to create with. I'm featuring the stylin' Frankie Knuckles on my son's birthday card. Twenty-five years ago on the 23rd of September I began my journey as a mom. It's been great and I'm blessed to have my two peeps in my life. :-) We added another member to our family last year when our son married and guess when his wife's birthday is. The 22nd of September, how cool is that!

 

Sponsor

 

 

Prize is 5 free digi's of winner's choice.

 

 

For more inspiration featuring Kenny's fab images please visit my teamies  HERE or click their links on my right sidebar. That's all for me today, thanks for dropping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

Hugs,

Lisa xx

 

 

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge #104

 

 

Hi all! I have been a bit scarce this month and I apologize for not commenting and stopping by in a timely manner. Things have been hectic to say the least in our world. Enough of my trials though, we have a brand new challenge at TTT and for the next two weeks we want to see Office Supplies on your entries. Anything you would use in an office (i.e. paper clips, staples, pens, pencils, paper, etc.) will do. 

 

 

 

 

My card features the Freshman Digi Image by our current sponsor Kenny K. I love how detailed his images are and this card is for my daughter who will be a freshman in college this fall. I included a paper clip, hinge on my die cut clipboard and staples. I used stickers which is something I normally do not do but they work on this card. The typewriter is a nod to my daughter's love of antique typewriters and the fact that she wants to become a journalist and author after she graduates in 2017. 

 

A big thank you to Kenny K for supplying the DT with images to create with! Be sure to check out what the design team created to inspire you by clicking HERE or you can click their links on my right sidebar.

 

 

 

 

 

Kenny K

 

 

and

 

 

Crimson Cloud

Prize offered to one lucky winner is: 3 packs of die cuts.

 

 

 

 

 

Janet O'Brien

 

 

Hope you'll play along with this fun challenge! Thanks for dropping by today and with any luck I'll be by to visit soon. Until then please know how much your support means to me. :)

 

Hugs,

Lisa xx