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Hi and welcome to my blog! 
Today I bring you an artist trading card featuring Eye Full.

Image was colored with Prisma coloring pencils. Details were added with stardust and glitter gel pens.
We have a fan page on Facebook: Hellgnome’s Death Digis Fan Group, visit the group for more fun creations.

Love

Julia

Hellgnome's Death Digis Design Team

I am back!!

A fun and spunky new digi store called Hellgnome's Death Digis has opened and I am part of the Design Team together with this awesome artist:

We have a wonderful release today, two fun images called Dead Man in the Moon and Skull Balloon.

I made two ATC's with the images and Digital Papers by the artist.

This is my first card featuring Dead Man in the Moon. Added some glitter, white gel pen details, distress ink and stardust gel pen.

My second ATC features Skull Balloon. Added some India Ink, distress ink and stardust gel pen.

Hope you like them and visit the store for some awesome images.

We have a fan page on Facebook: Hellgnome’s Death Digis Fan Group, join the group for more fun creations.

Love

Julia

Anything Goes with a Twist Challenge at Ike's World Challenges!

We have a new challenge at Ike's World Challenge and the theme is
Anything Goes with an optional twist: The Abyss

We would like to see your amazing creations following our Anything Goes theme or adding the fun Twist.

I made a mixed media ATC featuring Shark from Ike's Art

Image was colored with Prisma coloring pencils.

Had lots of fun working with this image.

For more inspiration hop over to Ike's World Challenges! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

Anything Goes with a Twist Challenge at Ike's World Challenges!

We have a new challenge at Ike's World Challenge and the theme is

Anything Goes with an optional twist: Happy

We would like to see your amazing creations following our Anything Goes theme or adding the fun Twist.

I made a mixed media ATC using Laughing Horse from Ike's Art

Image was colored with Prisma coloring pencils.
Had lots of fun working with this image.

For more inspiration hop over to Ike's World Challenges! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

Anything Goes with a Twist Challenge at Ike's World Challenges!

We have a new challenge at Ike's World Challenge and the theme is

Anything Goes with an optional twist: Fairly Flying

We would like to see your amazing creations following our Anything Goes theme or adding the fun Twist.

I made an ATC using Quirky Parrot a freebie from Ike's Art

Image was colored with Prisma coloring pencils.
Had lots of fun working with this image.

For more inspiration hop over to Ike's World Challenges! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

31 Days of Halloween 2015: Day 21, and a new challenge at Create and Inspire!

Day 21 of 31 Days of Halloween has arrived!!!!
I'm one of the Wicked Bloggers and you can find the complete Blog Hop Roll on the side bar.

Today, also starts a new challenge at Create and Inspire and we are so excited!

Create and Inspire

The theme of this challenge is

Anything Goes

Our sponsor for this challenge is Bugaboo

Today I bring you an ATC, featuring Bobblehead hween Frank

I had so much fun working with this images.

Now hop over to Lyneen's blog, she has something special for you.

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Smudgefest 2015 - Day 3

Day 3 of Smudgefest 2015 is here!
This is a week-long  Challenge extravaganza, each day a different challenge, and the prizes are amazing.
The challenge for today is called

Wet Wednesday

we have to create a project using some sort of wet mediums and of course at least one Smeared Ink image.
Here is my ATC:

Image used: Grumpies Occasion Rubber Stamp Set

Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Watercolors
• Distress Inks
• India Ink
• Gelatos
• Versamark
• Inkadinkado Stamp Set - Calligraphy Ornamental
• Perfect Pearls
• Spectrum Noir Markers
• Workable Fixative
• Scotch permanent glue pen

I would like to enter this mixed media ATC in the following Challenges:

• Smudgy Antics: Anything Goes - August
• ATC Around The World: Anything Goes

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Smudgefest 2015 - Day 2

Day 2 of Smudgefest 2015 is here!
This is a week-long  Challenge extravaganza, each day a different challenge, and the prizes are amazing.
The challenge for today is called

Tape Tuesday

we have to create a project using any kind of tape and of course at least one Smeared Ink image.
Here is my ATC using Washi Tape:

Image used: Calaveras Bride

Created the background with washi tapes.

I would like to enter this mixed media ATC in the following Challenges:

• Smudgy Antics: Anything Goes - August

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Smudgefest 2015 - Day 1

It is finally here:

Smudgefest 2015

This is a week-long  Challenge extravaganza, each day a different challenge, and the prizes are amazing.
This first challenge is called

Metal Monday

we have to create a project using metal and of course at least one Smeared Ink image.
Here is my creation using brads:

Image used: Back-bend from Toxic Ballerina Set

Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Distress Inks
• Stencils: Quasicrystals Series from Artistcellar
• Parchment paper
• Spectrum Noir Markers
• Washi tape
• Brads
• Workable Fixative
• Scotch permanent glue pen

I would like to enter this mixed media ATC in the following Challenges:

• Smudgy Antics: Anything Goes - August
• ATC Around The World: Anything Goes

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Skull Appreciation Day 2015!

Today's the day. The dead are here!!!!

Smeared and Smudged has organized a blog hop to celebrate Skull Appreciation Day and of course I had to jump in and join the fun.
If you have arrived from Lost Coast Portal to Creativity, then you are in the right place.
If you just happened to stop by and would like to join our hop from the beginning, please go to Black Dragon  and follow along for amazing inspiration.

Each designer along the way is featuring a handmade Skull-themed project, for those undead members of the world.
Be sure to visit all the stops and leave a comment.

I  made three mixed media ATC's

ATC #1

Image: Delicious Doodles- Cranium Caresses

ATC #2

Image: Aurora Wings - Sugar Skull Day of the Dead Catrina

ATC #3

Image: Smeared Ink - Skull

Mediums used: Spray Inks, Distress Inks, Wax Gold Rub, Spectrum Noir Markers, Prisma Coloring Pencils and Gelatos.
Your next stop is Susan R.
Here is the line up in case you get lost:

SKULL APPRECIATION DAY

Blog Hop

Black Dragon 

Katie

Lisa

Tit Belsoeur

Anna

Sue

Nan

Dream In Darkness

Harp

Maureen

Ike

Monique

Fiona

Teresa

Leigh S-B

DominoART

Lost Coast Portal to Creativity

Julia

Susan R.

I would like to share this projects in the following challenges:

Smeared and Smudged FB Challenge: Skulls

Delicious Doodles:Anything Goes (2 entries) - ATC #1

Delicious Doodles FB Challenge: Dark Side Only - ATC #1

Stamps by Aurora Wings FB Challenge: Anything Goes - ATC #2

Dream in Darkness: Anything Goes

Forever Dark Challenges: Anything Goes

Have fun and be inspired!

Thanks!

Love

Julia

New Challenge at Create and Inspire!

It is time for a new challenge at Create and Inspire and we are so excited!

Create and Inspire

The theme of this challenge is

Anything Goes / Use a Die

Our sponsors for this challenge are

Aurella

and

Bugaboo digital stamps

I used Vampire Pinup Payton from Aurella and made an ATC, used  a die  for the Mylar circles

 I also used an image called Make it Snappy - Stella Witch from Bugaboo, used the circle die to create the embossed golden accent.

For more inspiration hop over to Create and Inspire! You have to see what the design team created for this challenge. We can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

Thanks!

Hugs,
Julia

Freeky Freeby Challenge

Today I bring a mixed media ATC that is my inspiration for the March 2015 Challenge -Freeky Freebie event over the Smeared and Smudged Facebook group.
Here is my mixed media ATC featuring Ballerina Top - Toxic Ballerina Set

Mediums used: Washi Tape, Acrylic Paints, Distress Inks and Spectrum Noir markers.

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Merry Creepmas ATC

It is almost here and I am not ready... gifts have to be wrapped, final details have to be arranged for our Christmas dinner and some cards are still sitting on my desk. 
Yikes, it is a lot, but I know that it will all be done before Christmas.
Well, I still found time to play in the December Smeared and Smudged ATC Swap. The theme is Creepmas Baubles/Ornaments.
I must admit that I didn't have a clue about what to do.
After lots of thinking I came up with this idea

The ATC itself is an ornament and the Skullcracker can be removed and used as an ornament.
Supplies:

• Canson Mixed Media paper (140 lb)
• Dark Holidaze  by Rick St Dennis and Jack by Terra Serrano available as rubber stamp sets from Smeared Ink.
• Ranger Distress Ink Pad
• Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black
• Copics
• Sharpie marker
• Golden Fluid Acrylics Paint - Iridescent Bright Gold
• Sequins
• Scotch permanent glue pen

Some details

I would like to enter this creation in the following challenges

• Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge: Happy Creepy Holidays 
• The Corrosive Challenge #214: Anything Goes
• Crafting For All Seasons Challenge #92: Anything Christmas but a Card (ATC)
• Divas By Design: Anything Goes
• Dream Valley Challenge #97: Christmas
• Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Wonderful Wednesday Challenge
• Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #131: Anything Goes
• Penny’s Challenge #208: Anything Goes
• Pile It On Challenge #49: Anything Goes
• Punk You Girl Challenge #20: Creepmus
• Left of Center: Black Christmas

Hope you like it!

Thanks!

Love,

Julia

Some projects and news!

Hello!
I've been MIA for some time now, but I was just getting ready for my new projects.
Today I want to share three projects created for the Smeared and Smudged Challenger group, this will be the last challenges over at the forum, since it will be moving to it's new over the Facebook social media group: Smeared and Smudged Artist at Play. Come and join the fun!
My first project is a tag for the Rock N Rolla Challenge, the theme video is One OK Rock- Deeper Deeper

Image: Goth Fairies - Honey

The second project is an art journal page, lots of mediums used, this is my entry for the Smudgy Antics November Anything Goes Challenge

Image: Twins - Toxic Ballerinas

The last project is an ATC for the Freaky Freebie Challenge, used the spotlight technique an added some glass bead gel for texture

Image: Von Bayros ShipwreckedThanks!

Love,

Julia

31 Days of Halloween 2014: Day 31

Day 31 of 31 Days of Halloween has arrived!!!!
What??? I can not believe that this is the last day of the event.
I'm one of the Wicked Bloggers and you can find the complete Blog Hop Roll on the side bar.

Today I bring you a mixed media ATC featuring Autumn's Pencil by Leigh Snaith-Brunton and Morte by Rick St. Dennis available as rubber stamp sets from Smeared Ink.

Mediums used were: Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Tim Holtz Distress Markers, Sharpie Marker, Watercolors, Spectrum Noir Markers and Prisma coloring pencils.

Hope you like it!

Now hop over to Lisa's blog, she has something special for you.

Thanks for all the lovely comments!

Love,
Julia

31 Days of Halloween 2014: Day 29

Day 29 of 31 Days of Halloween has arrived!!!!
Halloween is almost here... yay!
I'm one of the Wicked Bloggers and you can find the complete Blog Hop Roll on the side bar.

Today I bring a mixed media ATC featuring Eye Scream digi from Delicious Darkness

Mediums used were: Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Gelatos, Sharpie Marker, Spectrum Noir Markers and Prisma coloring pencils.

I also wanted to share some details for the Domino ATC Holder that was featured yesterday at DominoArt's 31 Days of Halloween Celebration.

 Supplies:

• Dominoes
• Morte Rubber Stamp set from Smeared Ink
• Archival Ink: Jet Black and Vemillion
• Tim Holtz tissue tape
• Metal beads
• Wire
• E-6000 Glue

Hope you like it!

Can't wait to see you tomorrow!
Now hop over to Lisa's blog, she has something special for you.

Thanks!

Love,
Julia