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Monday, 31 August 2015

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COMMENT ON THIS POST FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

I've been busy today doing a mixed media project on canvas.  
Most of you will know I'm new to mixed media, but I'm really happy with how this one turned out.  

So I thought it was time for a little giveaway and I'm giving this canvas away to one commenter.  


I've used lots of Lizzy Love images for this one!

Rubber Stamp 'Savannah Has A Crush' from the Lizzy Love collection at Whimsy Stamps
I've also used Newsprint Flower (No.194) and Kawaii Hearts (No. 26) both digital images you can buy HERE. 

I have prepared the canvas with Gesso before starting.  
I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Pistachio, Squeezed Lemonade and Spun Sugar.
I just put a few drops of each colour onto the canvas before rubbing and blending it in using make up sponges (I got a big bag for a £1 at poundland).  
I then stamped Darkroom Door Scratches Texture Stamp using black ink at various points on the canvas.  
I stamped Savannah onto tracing paper, and traced the digital images onto tracing paper also.  
Decided where I wanted everything and then stuck them down.  
I then added texture using Creative Expressions Gilding Wax in Golden Light, Patina and Pearl Moon.  Using the Memory Box Texture Drip Rings Stencil.  
I also added some decopatch musical note paper to fill in some gaps.  
Then I have painted the images with acrylic paints.  Gone over the edges with a black pen where I painted outside the lines, or lost detail. I used gel pens to add details to the flowers. 

Here is another view of the canvas:

One commenter on this post will win this A5 sized thin canvas.  

I'm happy to post anywhere.
Please note any additional fees eg tax you will have to pay yourself.  

To enter
1. Become a follower of my blog.  
(It's useful and easier to see whether you have won)
2. Put the first photo on your blog with a link back to this post.  If you share on any other sites, add an additional comment for each share.  Thus you get more entries the more you share it. 
This helps to share the news about Lizzy's rubber collection and Oddball images.  
3. Comment on this post so I know you've done the above. 

This giveaway is open until midnight (UK time) on 31st August 2015.


For Your Information:
Lizzy currently has a giveaway on her blog HERE
For every rubber stamp from the Whimsy Stamps Lizzy Love collection you buy between now and 4th September 2015, you can enter Lizzy's giveaway for a chance to win an original Lizzy Love mixed media painting and a rubber stamp.

For chances to win Oddball images there is
The Anything Goes challenge running on the Facebook Page

Back To School Challenge running on the Challenge Blog

You can purchase any Oddball Art digital stamps here, remember you get a fabulous 10% off your purchases when you use coupon code DTANG10 

You can buy any of the Lizzy Love collection rubber stamps from Whimsy Stamps HERE or if you're in the UK I get mine from Dies to Die For.

One final thing, Oddball Art Stamps currently has a DT Call.  So if you love Lizzy's images as much as I do why not try out for the DT? Details can be found HERE. 
Ends 28th August, so be quick!

Sunday, 30 August 2015

PARTY TIME!!!

It's time for a new challenge over at Crafting When We Can Challenges.  

We are also having a celebration!!
There are lots of prizes to be won, so be sure to head over to the blog to check out how to win some!!

We are sponsored by several companies with prizes on the main blog but you could also win by commenting on the DT's personal blogs!

Here is my DT creation using Anne from Anne and Droid (No. 236) from Oddball Art Stamps


You can purchase any Oddball Art digital stamps here, remember you get a fabulous 10% off your purchases when you use coupon code DTANG10 


If you're doing the BLOG HOP then you need to leave a comment before hopping on to Jo's blog HERE

Saturday, 29 August 2015

Droid Love

Just checking in with the challenge reminder post from Oddball Art!

Remember the theme is BACK TO SCHOOL

Here is my DT inspiration card using Anne and Droid (No. 236) although I have only used the Droid.
I've just copied him twice into Word and then reversed one of the images.

There are lots of prizes to be won by entering the different Oddball competitions:
There is always an Anything Goes challenge running on the Facebook Page
Oddball regularly sponsors lots of other challenge blogs so be sure to check out the facebook page for updates!

You can purchase any Oddball Art stamp here, remember you get a fabulous 10% off your purchases when you use coupon code DTANG10 

Challenges:
Crafty Friends Challenges - Use A Sentiment
The Pencil Case - Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Use A Sentiment
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
   

Friday, 28 August 2015

Cinderella

Time for an inspiration post at Alicia Bel Challenges

Here is my inspiration post using Cinderella

The current challenge is still Summer/Holiday.
Remember to use an Aliciabel image in your entries.
There is still plenty of time to enter!!

Challenges:
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes
Inky Chicks - Hearts
 

Tuesday, 25 August 2015

My first video!!

Hi all,

Just checking in with my first video!

I've done a short process video of me making a card using 
Ginger's Giant Art Project 
from the Lizzy Love Collection at Whimsy Stamps.


Here is the video:


You can purchase this rubber stamp along with others from the
Whimsy Stamps Lizzy Love Collection HERE
It is currently on sale at Bunny Zoe's if you're here in the UK - Check it out HERE
Also in the UK you can purchase them from Dies to Die For.

Just a reminder of the following:
You can purchase any Oddball Art digital stamps here, remember you get a fabulous 10% off your purchases when you use coupon code DTANG10 

I have a giveaway on my blog at the moment with a mixed media canvas of Lizzy's Whimsy Collection and Oddball images.

Click HERE to enter
 
Lizzy currently has a giveaway on her blog HERE
For every rubber stamp from the Whimsy Stamps Lizzy Love collection you buy between now and 4th September 2015, you can enter Lizzy's giveaway for a chance to win an original Lizzy Love mixed media painting and a rubber stamp.


For chances to win Lizzy's Oddball images there is
The Anything Goes challenge running on the Facebook Page
Back To School Challenge running on the Challenge Blog

One final thing, Oddball Art Stamps currently has a DT Call.  So if you love Lizzy's images as much as I do why not try out for the DT? Details can be found HERE.
Ends 28th August, so be quick!
 

Saturday, 15 August 2015

Back To School

It's time for a new challenge at Oddball Art!

This time the theme is
BACK TO SCHOOL

Here is my DT card using Tessy Twitcher (No.169)
I have covered a diary ready for the 2015-16 school year.

A quick reminder that the Anything Goes challenge is still running on the Facebook Page if you want to join in.  

You can purchase any Oddball Art digital stamps here, remember you get a fabulous 10% off your purchases when you use coupon code DTANG10 

Challenges:
Scrapper's Delights Challenge - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar Challenge - School
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes
Kitty Bee Designs - School
Crafting With Attitude - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

 

Saturday, 1 August 2015

Noora New Release

Lizzy has some awesome new releases out today!!

I'm showcasing one of the new release images called Noora (No. 244)
 
She is absolutely fab! I can see me making lots of cards with this image!
She comes with a lovely 'hello' sentiment and a flower vine. 

You can purchase any Oddball Art stamp here, remember you get a fabulous 10% off your purchases when you use coupon code DTANG10 

Challenges:
Crafters Cafe - Use Some Buttons
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Use A Flower In The Image
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Summer Heat
Fan-Tastic Tuesdays - Anything Goes With Feminine Twist
Tuesday Throwdown -Summer Fun

***EDITED***
I won at Tuesday Throwdown!!
YAY!!
 

Friday, 31 July 2015

Beautiful Little Mermaid

Time for some inspiration over at Alicia Bel Challenges

Here is my DT creation using Beautiful Little Mermaid
This was my first attempt at mixed media.


I attempted to balance the background colours based on the image colours, however do not like the red in the background.  This was before I bought some stencils and background stamps.
I had lots of fun with this, and got to try out all the different techniques.

Don't forget to enter the Aliciabel Challenge!
It's Anything Goes with optional extra of Summer/Holiday
Keep a look out for the freebies that Alicia offers each month.