Mixed Media Butterfly with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts also using Brusho Powders and Dollar Tree MDF Butterfly

 

Welcome to my creative space!

I just adore the teals and blues in the gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts Song of the Sea collection along with the fabulous seaside images. I've featured this collection on this summery card. 
I'm recovering from the flu and wasn't able to complete a video for this project (It's not easy to do vocals for video when talking results in coughing. lol)  

Close-up photos and more details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts Blog HERE.

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If you would like to see a full supply list, please scroll down.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

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I hope you’ll join me to view this video tutorial and explore how create a gorgeous textured background, use stamps and dies to make sweet embellishments, develop a lovely patina finish on chipboard, color odds and ends leftovers to achieve a cohesive look, and add texture with microbeads and glitter.

Enjoy!

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Birds and Berries Paper Pack - 6x6 inch

Birds and Berries Ephemera Pack

Fairy Sparkle Flowers - Marina

Birds and Berries Flowers - Wendy

Birds and Berries Flowers ~ Micro Roses,

Primed Chipboard - Especially Cogs

Thincut Dies ~ Cogs and Wheels

Stencil - Butterfly Inspire

Acrylic Gesso - White

Clear Gesso

Acrylic Soft Gel Medium Matte

Crackle Paste

Tinted Metallic Paint - Golden Glaze

Tinted Metallic Paint - Glazed Berries

Tinted Metallic Paint - Caribbean Teal

Color Splash - Grape Crush

Metallic Wax - Patina Glaze

Metallic Wax - Berry Glaze

Metallic Wax - Rich Gold

Pearl Drops - Candy Glaze

Metal Microbeads - Mute Orchid

Sisal Fibre - Natural

Other Supplies

Dollar Tree ~ MDF Butterfly

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Clippings Sticker Book

Crochet Cotton Lace ~ Natural

Bee Charm (Amazon)

Bits and Pieces from my Scrap Jar

Colourcraft Brusho Colors ~ Grey; Purple

Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Watering Can

Ranger ~ Distress Oxide Ink - Hickory Smoke

Higgins ~ Drawing Ink: White

BeadCraft Jewellery Essentials White Pearls

Stampendous ~ Glass Glitter - Bronze

Microbeads ~ Copper

Gina K Designs with Therm o web ~ Die Set - Decorative Tag Set

Blue Fern Studios ~ Clear Stamp - Halftone

BoBunny ~ Clear Stamp - It Is Written

Ranger ~ Multi Medium - Matte

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

"Pumpkin Love" Mixed Media Layout and Process VIDEO TUTORIAL with Scraps of Elegance "Falling Leaves" Kit

Welcome to my creative space!

Our sweet daughter-in-law took this adorable photo of Avery with her first pumpkin at the picking patch. I couldn't resist making a fall themed layout with the gorgeous Scraps of Elegance "Falling Leaves" Kit. I've also created a process video tutorial to share how I've put it all together including the fun chipboard pumpkin accent which has been painted, heat embossed, glittered, and gilded in four easy steps.

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Scraps of Elegance "Falling Leaves" September Kit

Scraps of Elegance Links:

Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/

Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/

Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness

Sharing Photo Details:

Product List

From the September Scraps of Elegance Main Kit:
Blue Fern Studios Amber & Apricot Collection:  Friendship
Prima Amber Moon Word Stickers
Blue Fern Studios Paprika Seedlings
49 and Market Cantaloupe Cottage Blooms

From the Elements Add On:
Prima Amber Moon Diecuts
Kaisercraft 6x6" Wheat Template
Prima Memory Hardware Parisian Amber Stones
Blue Fern Studios Amber & Apricot Printed Chipboard

From the Chipboard Add On:
Blue Fern Studios Laser Cut Chipboard: Pretty Pumpkins

From the Creativity Add On:
Nuvo Medium Tip Glue Pen
Nuvo Sunkissed Copper Gilding Flakes
Nuvo Cinnamon Sparkle Dust

From the Floral Add On:
Prima Amber Moon Bramble Flowers
Prima Amber Moon Hazel Flowers
Prima Amber Moon Pumpkin Flowers

From the Color Add On:
ColourCraft Brusho Crystal Color: Sandstone
Blue Fern Studios Wheat Embossing Powder
Prima Color Philosophy Carrot Stackable Ink Pad

Scraps of Elegance Store:
49 And Market Clear Stamps: Gabi's Crackle Texture Stamp Set
49 And Market Roses: Beige
Royal & Langnickel 9x12" Watercolor Artist Pad
Brusho Crystal Colour - Crimson
Prima Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials - Gesso (Clear, White)

Previous Kits:
March 1017: Craft Consortium Always & Forever Peach Resin Roses
December 2016: Ranger Perfect Medium Clear Bullet Tip Pen
January 2016 Scraps of Elegance: Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte

Other Products:
Hemptique ~ 20lb Hemp Cord
US Artquest ~ Mini Prills - Express-O Yourself
Iced Enamels ~ German Glass Glitter - Chocolate
Prima ~ Art Basics - Light Paste, Opaque Matte
Jacquard ~ Lumiere  - Metallic Acrylic Paint, Metallic Bronze
Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - Golden Sleigh Bells, Grab a Guy Gold, Cattail Copper Brown
Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Moon Shadow Mist - Incandescent Copper
Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Coffee
Prima ~ Iod Decor Stamps - "Letters" #814456
Art Anthology ~ Stencil - Marleen van Meerednonk Lotus 6x9
Elizabeth Craft Designs ~ Dies - Susan’s Garden, Woodland Leaves (1092)
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Claritystamp ~ Stencil Brushes
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Collage Brush
Princeton ~ Catalyst - Mini Blade 01
Darice ~ Heat Tool



Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Autumn Mixed Media Cards and PROCESS VIDEO TUTORIAL with Scraps of Elegance September Kit

Welcome to my creative space!

Today I'm sharing a set of autumn mixed media cards and process video tutorial created with the gorgeous "Falling Leaves" Scraps of Elegance September Kit. This kit is just amazing to work with. I have several fun techniques using the Creativity Add On to share with you in the video. 

Although I've used the same paper and similar embellishments, these cards have different looks. The card on the left is showcased in the video and is a Thanksgiving card for our son and his wife. Rachel loves to decorate for each season, and this will be a keepsake she can set out each fall. The card on the right is for our daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband who celebrate their five year anniversary this month. The printed chipboard, diecuts, and word stickers worked together so perfectly for this autumn anniversary card.

In this video I show you how to create:

 DIY Brusho Crystal Watercolor Leaves

 DIY Glitter/Metallic Tipped Feathers

 DIY Enamal Dots with Nuvo Drops

 Copper Gilded Background Texture

 Texture with Microbeads

And More . . .

Enjoy!

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Scraps of Elegance "Falling Leaves" September Kit


Creativity Add On


Elements Add On


Floral Add On


Color Add On


Scraps of Elegance Links:
Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness

Sharing Photo Details:
 

 





September Scraps of Elegance Main Kit
Blue Fern Studios Amber & Apricot Collection:  Busy Bees
Prima Amber Moon Word Stickers
Blue Fern Studios Paprika Seedlings
7 leaf shaped brads
49 and Market Cantaloupe Cottage Blooms
4 Gold Paper Clips

Elements Add On
Prima Amber Moon Diecuts
Prima Amber Moon Decorative Tape
Kaisercraft 6x6" Wheat Template
Prima Memory Hardware Parisian Amber Stones
Blue Fern Studios Amber & Apricot Printed Chipboard

Creativity Add On
Nuvo Medium Tip Glue Pen
Nuvo Sunkissed Copper Gilding Flakes
Nuvo Cosmic Brown Embellishment Mousse
Nuvo Cinnamon Sparkle Dust
Nuvo Ripened Pumpkin Crystal Drops
Nuvo Golden Sunset Glitter Drops
Nuvo Orange Marmalade Jewel Drops

Floral Add On
Prima Amber Moon Bramble Flowers
Prima Amber Moon Raven Flowers

Color Add On
ColourCraft Brusho Crystal Color: Sandstone
Prima Color Philosophy Carrot Stackable Ink Pad

SOE Store
49 And Market Roses: Beige
Royal & Langnickel 9x12" Watercolor Artist Pad
Brusho Crystal Colour - Crimson
Prima Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint: Metallique Steampunk Copper
Prima Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint: Metallique Soft Satin
Prima Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials - Gesso (Clear, White)
DecoArt Media Modeling Paste

Previous Kits
July 2017 Scraps of Elegance: Prima IOD Paper Clay
January 2016 Scraps of Elegance: Dina Wakley Media Gel Medium - Matte
October 2015 Scraps of Darkness: Stampendous ~ Spoonful of Rust

Other Products

Elizabeth Craft Designs ~ Dies - Susan’s Garden, Woodland Leaves (1092)

Ranger Multi Medium, Matte

Vipe ~ Silicone Mold (Feathers)

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Watercolor Poppies with VIDEO TUTORIAL ~ Scraps of Elegance April Kit

It is always so exciting when I have the opportunity to learn and develop a new technique. I was so thrilled to receive the Creativity Add on with the Prima Water Soluble Oil Pastels, Himalayan Poppy stamp, and Prima Water brushes along with the Color Add On Brusho Crystals. I heat embossed the stamped image and watercolored the gorgeous poppies. I am not a watercolor artist, so I gave myself the freedom to paint samples to help learn techniques as well figuring out color selection. 

I have created a technique video sharing how to watercolor this fabulous image with the Creativity and Color Add On products.

Enjoy!

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Here's the fabulous April "Wonderful" Scraps of Elegance Kit:

The fabulous Add On kits can be viewed HERE.

Store: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/
Store Chipboard: http://www.scrapsofdarkness.com/chipboard-wood/?sort=newest
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness/

Here's a close-up photo:

To finish the image for this card, I rubbed ThermoWeb Deco Foil Transfer Adhesive across a foam makeup sponge and used it to apply the adhesive to a script stamp which I used around the edges and in to the poppy image. I let it sit until completely dry then applied the gold Deco Foil from the main kit. As I suspected with using such a detailed stamp, the gold did not adhere to all of the stamping. I pulled out my Sweet Violet Purple Teal Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals from a previous SOE kit and rubbed it lightly across the card, which left a lovely halo of purple around the poppies and darkened into a lovely teal on the stamped areas. To deepen the shading around the edges, I rubbed Donna Salazar with Clearsnap Mix'd Media Inx in Wisteria, then went over that very, very lightly with Indigo. The outer paper border is the BoBunny Garland paper from the Main Kit, stamped with a grungy stamp in Wisteria. Finally I added a sentiment stamped on vellum.

Product List

Main Kit
BoBunny - Secret Garden Collection:  Garland
Thermoweb: Deco Foil Transfer Sheets (4) (Gold)

Creativity Add On
Prima Artist Quality Oil Pastel Crayons set
Prima Water Brush Pens 3pk
CC Designs 3.125x4.125" Himalayan Poppy Cling Stamp

Color Add On
Brusho Ost. Blue Crystal Color

Previous Kit
April 2015 SOE Kit ~ Lindy’s Stamp Gang - Magical - Sweet Violet Purple Teal

Other Products
Strathmore Windpower ~ MixedMedia Vellum Surface - 140 lb.
Donna Salazar with Clearsnap ~ Mix’d Media Inx - Wisteria, Indigo, Stormy
Tsukineco ~ StazOn - Azure
Ranger ~ Perfect Medium
Judi-Kins ~ Embossing Powder - Metallic Bronze
Prima ~ Cling Stamps - Rust & Dust #962050
Stampendous ~ Stamps - Royal Heart
Close To My Heart ~ Just to Say - Cricut Collection
ThermoWeb ~ Deco Foil Transfer Adhesesive (Thanks Juliana Michaels!)
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Crafty Power Tape

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Watercolor Dragonfly Card ~ May Craft Hoarders Anonymous Blog Hop

Welcome to the May Craft Hoarders Anonymous Blog Hop!

You should be coming to my blog from Donna Idlet. Then after visiting me, hop over to Bonnie Garby. To start at the beginning of the hop, please head over to Gloria Stengel! You can scroll down to the bottom of this post for a full list of designers participating in this month's blog hop.

Have you ever see a cool technique, buy a collection of products to use and then it sits there collecting dust? Last year I saw some really amazing projects created with Brusho Crystal Colours, so of course I purchased the entire set. I created one card when I first got them, then there they sat. My goal for this month's hoarder's hop was to put those watercolour crystals to good use. This is a different project than I usually create - no dimension and little texture, but I adore the visual effect. I've finished off my card using paper, embossing powder, and a stamp that I've had for several years.

Most of my cards are too thick to mail easily, so it's nice to create one that can simply be addressed, stamped, and sent on its way!!

And here's a close-up so you can see the lovley watercolour effect behind this embossed image. The wings are a mixture of Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals and Brushos, while the background is created with two colors of Brusho Crystals.

I hope you've been inspired to grab a neglected technique product

and put it to good use on an upcoming project!!

Your next stop on the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Blog Hop is the talented Bonnie Garby. If you have dropped by my blog and would like to start at the beginning, be sure to hop on over to Gloria's blog HERE.

May Craft Hoarders

1. Gloria Stengel

2.  Donna Idlet

3. Tracey Sabella ~ That's me!!

4. Bonnie Garby

5.  Debbie Seyer

6.  Patti Hamil

7. Teresa Horner

8. Jacquie Southas

9.  Vicki Robertson

10.  Wendi Robinson

11.  Christy Houser

12.  Amber Milone

Products

BoBunny ~ DoubleDot - Brilliant Blue Vintage

Strathmore Windpower ~ Mixed Media Vellum Surface - 140 lb.

Card Base - Stash

Ranger ~ Perfect Medium

Ranger ~ Embossing Powder - Copper

Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Seedless Preserves, Dusty Concord, Salty Ocean

Colourcraft ~ Brusho Colours - Purple, Turquoise

Lindy’s Stamp Gang ~ Magicals - Tibetan Poppy Teal

Stampendous ~ Cling Rubber - Dragonfly

Hero Arts ~ Clear Stamps - Everyday Sayings

Helmar ~ Premium Craft Glue

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~