Inspire 20

Hi! Today I'm sharing a mixed media canvas featuring a variety of fun techniques including stamping, stenciling and dripped candle wax which was a first for me. 

Up close, you can see the dripped wax in various places such as on the butterfly wings and randomly on the metallic embellishments. I was inspired to give the dripped candle wax by the Stamps and Stencils challenge: wax lyrical:

I randomly stamped and heat embossed a doily image using versamark and gold embossing powder:

I randomly added texture using a stencil along with sand texture paste:

For color inspiration, I'm joining along with the Mixed Media Place February challenge:

I'm also linking my canvas to the Paint Party Friday site where they are celebrating their 7th birthday:

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Be Sweet ;)

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embrace possibilities 22

 Hi! Today I have two different types of art projects to share. First up is a mixed media style small 4" x 6" canvas featuring a couple of die cut tree silhouettes.

  I combined many techniques and products to create this smaller project including die cuts, acrylic paints, stamps, micro beads, glass glitter, tissue paper and for the most fun step, I melted several layers of thick embossing enamel on top and sprinkled in some glass glitter and micro beads:

I'm joining along with the following challenges: A Vintage Journey where the theme is "Melt it" (the multiple layers of embossing enamel were melted on) and for color inspiration, I'm joining along with the Mixed Media Place challenge where we are to be inspired by graphic shown below:

Up next is a 12" x 12" oil painting featuring a scene that was taken in Yosemite National Park and was inspired by Bill Inman. I'm entering this painting in the  30 paintings in 30 days challenge~Day 3:

I'm also linking my painting to the Paint Party Friday site:

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Be Sweet ;)

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Peace on Earth 13

 Hi there! Today I have a mixed media style Christmas decorative hanging to share featuring a pair of shimmery angel wings. I'm joining along with this month's Stamps and Stencils challenge where the challenge is to create something using pastels:

 To create the background, I used a stencil and texture paste. Once dry, I misted with various inks and sprays. I topped off the hanging with a stamped sentiment:

I'm also joining along with the CAS-ual Fridays challenge: Anything but a Card:

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Be Sweet ;)

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cherish 23

 Hi there! Today I have a mixed media style altered canvas to share featuring my sweet little girl Gretchen. 

 When I saw the theme for this week's  the Simon Says Stamps Monday challenge: It's A Dogs Life, I knew I had to join along in memory of my sweet girl who passed away this summer at the age of 11. Gretchen was my little fur baby who was always at my feet.

I added lots of texture to the background using a stencil and texture paste:

And embellished the canvas with a variety of metal trinkets and plastic baubles from my stash:

I'm also sharing my canvas with this week's Paint Party Friday site as well as the Altered Eclectics site:

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you have a great weekend!

Be Sweet ;)

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merry christmas 16

 

Hi there! Today I have a few Christmas projects to share featuring die cut deer from the Tim Holtz Winter Wonderland die set. First up, is a rather clean and simple card featuring two of the smaller deer and the snowy die cut background:

I embellished with a die cut snowflake and stamped a sentiment from a PTI stamp set:

For sketch inspiration ~  Fusion Card Challenge:

Up next is a mixed media style Christmas tag featuring the largest die cut deer from the die set:

I used a combination of Sprays to create the blueish / green background then adhered the die cut forest which I had applied Distress Ink followed with a coat of Distress Glitter for an extra touch of shimmer and shine:

I'm entering the tag in the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge where the challenge is to create anything but a card.

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you have a great weekend!
Be Sweet ;)

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Autumn wishes 19

Hi there! Today I have a couple of autumn cards to share. The first one up is a mixed media style card featuring a variety of products including, paints, texture paste, a stencil, stamps, inks and paints. I'm joining along with the Stamps and Stencils challenge where the theme is Autumn and one must use stamps and stencils to create their project.

I created the multilayered background using texture paste along with a stencil. Once dry, I applied various layers of inks including: Ranger Distress Inks and Prima Color Bloom spray. Once dry, I randomly stamped / heat embossed some additional details using a Prima stamp from my stash:

I embellished with a sweet owl, die cute corrugated cardboard leaves, stamped / die cut foliage, a die cut doily and some flowers from my stash: 

Up next, is a clean and layered autumn style card featuring a corrugated die cut leaf:

I'm joining along with The Card Concept card challenge with this card where the challenge is to create a card inspired by the beautiful graphic shown below. Lovin' the neutral color palette!

For sketch inspiration for both cards, I'm joining along with the Just Add Ink challenge:

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you have a great week!

Be Sweet ;)

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beware 22

Hi there! Today I have a mixed media style Halloween altered canvas to share featuring a variety of textures. I'm joining along with the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge where the theme is A Walk On The Darkside.

I gave the die cut chipboard bird a coat of crackle paint:

embellished with a variety of metal trinkets:

lots of texture on the background that was made using texture paste and the Tim Holtz spider web stencil:

I'm also linking to the Altered Ecletcics challenge and the Paint Party Friday site:

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you have a great weekend!
Be Sweet ;)

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a season of Blessings 21

Hi there! One thing I miss about living in the northeastern US is the abundance of pretty fall foliage in my backyard. We are taking a road trip to Flagstaff located in northern AZ to soak in some of that natural beauty! With the change of seasons on my mind, I created a mixed media style Autumn art project featuring a homemade wreath on an 8" x 8" art board:

I was inspired by the September Mixed Media Place challenge moodboard for color:

To create the wreath, I die cut a collection chipboard of leaves, added lots of crackled texture paste then painted using a variety of glazes. In between the leaves, I tucked in some gathered twigs from my backyard :) 

I embellished with a variety of metal trinkets:

I stamped and partially heat embossed a  sentiment using gold embossing powder. I wanted lots of texture on the background as well, so I using texture paste along with a stencil:

I'm also linking my project to the following sites: Stamps and Stencils challenge where we are challenged to use Metallics, Paint Party Friday and 30 in 30 Day 23.

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Be Sweet ;)

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