Crown Fit for an Art Queen

This is a project I recently finished after being inspired by Jenny and Mel to explore my Drama Queen side.

The Tiara is made from white Prima Flowers that I have coloured using ink and Glimmer Mists. The metal embellishments are all just assortments of brads (some Making Memories, some so old I can't quite remember). There is Twiddleybitz chipboard and some Dusty Attic chipboard some of which is covered with Angelina Film.

The wings at the side are some gorgeous vintage metal embellishments we have at Scraptivate.

Some times getting the right photo is soooo much harder than it should be. Especially when some 2-nearly-3-year-old is having fun waving his hand with a block in it in front of the camera and seeing it on the little screen. There is a reward for every challenge, 1) getting the right photo, 2) getting to see the enjoyment on his face at my inconvenience!!

Take care of each other,
see you soon!
M

I still love embossing

It is an oldie but a goody. It has maximum impact for minimal effort. It has so many applications and so many different techniques can be dome with it. I love embossing!!

This blue flourish is cuttlebug embossing then gently wiped with the embossing ink pad (so it only hits the high points) and the gold embossing powder sprinkled and then cooked!  This is my big boy when he was about 28 months old (he's turning 12 this year!).

The close up of the butterfly shows the effect of stamping in to UTEE. I used TA Glimmer Mist on the naked chipboard butterflies, then covered them in embossing ink sprinkled UTEE on them and cooked it. While it was molten I add more UTEE and cooked it until the butterfly had a really nice thick layer. Then on the last round, again, while the UTEE was still molten I pressed into it with a rubber stamp that I had inked up with the Stazon Metallic Gold Ink. Another thing that I love! MMmmmmmmmm Stazon Metallics... Yum!

I don't usually complain, but I must say that I don't think the colours in this have shown up pretty badly, maybe a look IRL would be better. Feel free to drop by the store and have a look sometime!!

Take care of each other,
see you soon.
M

DT Challenges 1 and 2

Well this has been a week of DT challenges. Firstly, my DT challenge for Scraptivate.

This is a Kaiser Trinket Box.  I have used the Krafty Lady moulds for the bust and wings and I have poured them with... BEESWAX!!

I was also given, as part of the the DT pack, some Collections chipboard labels and some of the new Scraptivate Embossed Borders and Trims (German Scrap).

The rest is Basic Grey papers, stamps, paint, Tim Holtz Tissue Tape, Beeswax and Treasure Gold.  I think that is it.  Sometimes it's hard to tell what I've used.  When I'm in the creative flow I don't keep a list and I don't take a mental note, because I just add texture and colour until I feel it is ready.  My bad!

I have also been one of the first two ladies to do a layout and card to help with the Camp Mojo Challenge.  If you wold like to see what I did and the sketch that we were given, just pop over to the Camp Mojo site and have a look.  Sandra Staples has also done an awesome layout and card so have a look at the ideas that are floating around out there.  Must say it was a bit stressful, being first to do up a sample, the pressure was on.  I loved the challenge though and I can't wait to go to camp and see all those awesomely talented ladies with all those awesome ideas bouncing around.

Please feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think, or just say "Hi".  It's nice to know you're out there!

Take care of each other,

see you soon.

M

How Much Do I Love...

How much do I love the Stazon Metallics?  HEAPS AND HEAPS AND HEAPS!!  They are so lush and it sits on top so it shows up on EVERYTHING!!  Yep, love it!!

This is the Silver Metallic Stazon on Acetate.  YUM!

This one has Stazon Blazing Red under the Stazon, YUMMIER!!  The fourth photo sits behind the third on the layout with the little black tab sticking out which is why I have dog eared the acetate, so you can reach the tab.  I loved doing this LO, it's been nearly a year since my baby lost his curls, he looked so gorgeous with them. And I love the expression he has, so grown up!!

Take care of each other,

see you soon.

M

Join My Card Class

These are the cards I am teaching Tuesday night (6-7-10) at Scraptivate.  I will be showing you how to use Glue Pads and Glitter.  I have figured out a couple of tricks and I can't wait to share with you!!  Call 9444 6626 anytime tomorrow to book your seat.  I am looking forward to seeing you there!

Take care of each other,

see you soon.

M

Today's Class

This is just a quick post of the sample  of the "Get Scraptivated" Intro Class I am teaching today. Of course by the end of the class no one has done the same layout as me. In fact there are 10+ ladies in the class today, so that means I will be buzzing around like a busy little bee running after 10+ ladies that are all doing their own thing! I chose 4 different colour kits last week and I must say, I was so happy with them I think I may have to use couple myself. I just know it will be a good day, with all this cold and cloud around a bit of nice hearty laughter should warm the cockles!!


Take care of each other,
see you soon.
M