Rinea - A Creative Mind Canvas

Hello, my friends!

I'm back with a new Rinea project share!  
This time I have created a mixed media project.
I think you can guess how much fun I had with this one! ;o)

I have used the gorgeous Princess Foiled Paper Variety Pack!
I've also used some Ebony/Ebony Starstruck Foiled Paper,
and some Ebony/Gold Glossy Foiled Paper.

Again, we are partnering with Rita Barakat!
 I've used a fabulous face stencil called Sweet Sisters Flower.

Here is the canvas I created:

I began with the stencil and a piece of watercolor paper. 

I drew the face with a pigma marker, 

and colored the face with distress markers and a water brush.

I painted the canvas, did a little bit of white texture stamping,

and adhered the face in place.

I added hair of brown texture paste.

When it was dry, I stenciled a pattern over the brown,

in an almond colored texture paste.

Then I gathered an assortment of my little punches,

and the Rinea Foiled Paper listed above,

and got busy punching!

Using tweezers, and multi matte medium, 

I adhered all the punched pieces in place.

I used a stylus to shape and add dimension before adhering.

Here's a closer look:

See all the pretty dimension:

Finally, I die-cut the title from the Glossy Black Foiled Paper.

I layered the letters on some black cardstock to make them thicker.

Here's a final look at the finished canvas:

Other Materials Used:

8 x 10 Canvas;

Watercolor Paper;

Acrylic Paint;

Black Pigma Pen;

Distress Markers;

Texture Paste;

Assorted Punches;

Ranger Multi Matte Medium.

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!
I hope you liked my mixed media canvas!
See you again soon! :o) 
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Here are all the links for you:

Rinea

Rinea Inspires Blog

Rinea Facebook

Ephemera's Vintage Garden - Gentlemen and Scholars - Project #1

Hello, my friends!

Can you believe that it's March already? 

There are many reasons to be excited about that fact, 

and I have one to share with you today.

With a new month comes a new project for Ephemera's Vintage Garden.

This time we will be working with the fabulous kit called "Gentlemen and Scholars".

You can find it right HERE.

After printing this kit out, I was inspired to create a mixed media canvas.

I got very excited when I heard the name of this kit.
Are you familiar with the line "You're a gentleman and a scholar..."?
It's actually a quote from The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
I remember my brother using this line in our younger years.
Not to me...mind you! ;o)
If he wasn't gone I would gift this to him but I enjoyed thinking of him as I created it.

Here is the finished canvas:

This was such a FUN project to make!

I have a couple of photos of my process

just to show you how easy it is.

I began with a 12 X 12 Tim Holtz District Market Burlap Canvas.

I gave it a coat of white gesso.

Next, I printed out the pages of the printable journal kit.

I tore random pieces, in different shapes and sizes, 

and arranged them in a pleasing manner on the canvas.

The papers were kept from the edge, so that the burlap would still show.

I then adhered all the papers in place using matte multi medium. 

I left it alone until it had air-dried.

Using mists and sprays in complimentary colours, 

I sprayed the entire canvas...even the burlap edges.

Again, I let it air dry.

Then I pulled out several texture stamps, and used black archival ink to stamp the canvas. 

You can click on the photo to see the detail.

All that was left was the embellishing and decorating.

I fussy cut the elements I wanted to use from the kit.

I cut the title words out of black chipboard. 

Finally, I raided my hoard of Tim Holtz goodies and scattered them about the canvas.

In the bottom left corner, I placed some burlap trim under this gentleman, 

to which I added a quote band.

You can also see the gears and the word stick.

In the top right corner I placed another gentleman.

Again, with a burlap trim underneath him, 

along with another quote band.

You can see that these metal embellishments are perfect for this collection.

I liked this hand placed under the "GENTLEMAN" and pointing at the gentleman.

I cut the collection title from one of the printed pages, and placed it in the label pull.

It was the perfect fit!

Here's another look.

You can also see the background details in these photos.

This final angle shot shows some of the dimension.

Materials Used:
Canvas: Tim Holtz District Market Burlap Canvas 12 X 12;
Mists/Sprays: Perfect Pearls - Cappuccino, Biscotti,
Adirondak Color Wash - Cranberry,
Heidi Swapp Color Shine - Bronze;
Adhesive: Claudine Hellmuth - Multi-Medium Matte;
Burlap Trim and Jute Twine: My Stash;
Tim Holtz Ideology: Word Stick, Mini Paper Clip,
Muse Token, Sprocket Gears, Trinket Pin,
Game Spinner, Label Pulls, Quote Bands,
Metal Buckle.

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Linking Up To:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Touchy Feely

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #61 - All About the Boys

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Ephemera's Vintage Garden Products used:

Gentlemen and Scholars Journal Kit

Gentlemen Glue Book Bits

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Here are all the Ephemera's Vintage Garden links you'll need:

Ephemera's Vintage Garden

Ephemera's Vintage Garden Shop

Gentlemen and Scholars

*** ON SALE NOW***

Ephemera's Vintage Garden Facebook

EVG's Busy Bees Facebook Group

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Thanks for stopping by!

Please let me know if you have any questions about anything.

Little Blue Button Stamps "Love It!" Blog Hop

Hello, friends! 

Welcome to our blog hop!
This is the Little Blue Button Stamps "Love It" blog hop!

First I will show you my project, then I will share all of the business! 

I created an 8 X 10 mixed media canvas using this beautiful image called "Mixed Media Wreath".
You can find it HERE in the Little Blue Button Stamps Shop.
I had lots of fun with this one!
Since this is such a long post, I won't get into too much detail.
If you're interested in the techniques and how I made it, please let me know.
I would be happy to share more details in another post.

Here is an applique heart holding the sentiment banner.

Here's a closer look at the flowers.

So much pretty shimmer and texture!

An angle shot to show more of the dimension.

Materials Used:

8 X 10 Canvas;

Claudine Hellmuth - Multi-Medium- Matte;

Perfect Pearls Mist: Perfect Pearl, Turquoise, Sour Apple;

Image: Little Blue Button Stamps - Mixed Media Wreath;

Grumbacher Oil Pastels;

Applique Lace Heart from My Stash;

Dreamweaver Embossing Paste - Glossy White;

Stencil: Crafter's Workshop - Balzer Designs 6 X 6 Mini Flower Frame;

Flowers: Prima, and Assorted from My Stash;

Stamp: CTMH - Treasures;

Ink: Ranger Archival - Jet Black;

Brads: My Stash.

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Our fabulous sponsors are:

Quick Creations

Prize of two clear stamps from LBBS for two winners.

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I Am Roses

Prize of two gift codes for $30 each.

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Diamond Dies 

Prize of one gift certificate for $20,

as well as 15% coupon code for all blog hop participants. This code will be written in LBBS blog while blog hop!

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Precious Remembrance Shop

 This wonderful clear stamp set:

and of course Little Blue Button Stamps

Prize of two gift vouchers for $15 to the digi store.

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Rules for the blog hop are:

1. To be subbed to our blog;

2. To visit all the DT members blogs and comment on their posts (linksdown below);

3. To like our Facebook page (optional);

4. Leave your very last comment at the Little Blue Button Stamps blog, to ensure your name is in for the prize draw.

The blog hop will be run for two days - so you have plenty of time to visit all our blogs and comment!

Winners of the blog hop will be announced at the Little Blue Button Stamps blog and on the FB page on February 15th!

Links to our blogs:

Diane  

Elina  

Freja  

Jo  

Kate  

Michaela  

Mika  

you are here > Nancy <you are here

Noelle  

Tina  

Romina  

Last Stop LBBS Blog. 

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Thanks for stopping by!
Have fun as you continue on the hop! :o)

Remember Me?

Hello, my dear friends!

I am finally back to share a new project with you!

It's been taking me quite some time to get back into the swing of things after my big adventure!

I hope to be around to visit you all very soon! 

I've missed you! :o)

This is the second project using the wonderful "Ephemera's Heartsong" kit 
from Ephemera's Vintage Garden. 

  You can find it HERE.

I must say that I think this is one of my very favorite kits from EVG.
It is so cheerful and versatile!

This time I opted to decorate a 6 X 6 canvas.
Using only the Heartsong Kit, and some lovely embellishments from Where Ideas Bloom,
I turned it into this fun photo/memo holder!

I have placed a beautiful flower photo in the holder, as it matched beautifully!
It could also be used for a calendar or schedule reminders.

The girl, flowers, and sentiment are all popped up on foam tape.

I added the fun star buttons in matching colours.

I added glitter to the center of the flowers and on the stars.

I also placed Glossy Accents over the words to make them shine.

Here's a closer look!

I have also added some stickles to the girls hair for added dimension. 

Isn't that a great sentiment? :o)

Here you can see the depth of the canvas.

Using my Dremel, I drilled a hole in the center of the top of the canvas.

I then placed the memo holder into the hole and added glue to secure it.

Finally, I added a ribbon bow and a butterfly from the kit. 

Materials Used:

From Ephemera's Vintage Garden:

Ephemera's Heartsong Journal Kit

***GREAT NEWS***

This kit is on sale for 1/2 PRICE!!

From Where Ideas Bloom:

Spring Wood Stars,

Heart Memo Clip.

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Head on over to Ephemera's Vintage Garden and look at all the fantastic printable kits available!

Consider picking up this wonderful Ephemera's Heartsong Kit for your own use!

Those of you who are not able to print them yourselves can find them in the Etsy Shop HERE.

Oh, and don't forget to go to Debbie's blog HERE to sign up for her newsletter. 

Debbie is very generous with her gorgeous freebies! :o)

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Then head over to Where Ideas Bloom Shop to see the fun embellishments!

Also, stop by the Where Ideas Bloom Blog to see all the great projects that the DT creates! :o)

Blog Birthday Party

Hello, my friends!

Today is a day to celebrate!

My dear friend Dunja is having her 7 year Blog Birthday Party!
She has invited several of her friends to join her in a blog hop.
I am thrilled to have been invited to be part of all the fun!

I met Dunja shortly after I started blogging. 
It was always so inspiring to visit her blog and see her beautiful projects.
We became fast friends!

When Dunja started her own Challenge Blog...A Die for a Sketch
...I was beyond excited to be in on it from the very beginning! 
It was my very first DT and I enjoyed every minute of it!
Several of the girls from that DT have become my closest blog friends.

So Dunja is very special to me!
Congratulations to you, on seven successful years, my friend! :o)

Now...let's get on with the party! :o)

Dunja has created this wonderful mood board for the occasion.

Isn't it fabulous!

It inspired me to create this 6 X 6 canvas project. 

I tore some paper strips and layered them onto the front of the canvas.

I heat embossed the dandelion images in white.

I then heat embossed again over the white using a sparkly gold embossing powder.

The same gold was embossed around the edges.

The sentiment was stamped with white ink, 

and then embossed with clear embossing powder.

The sides of the canvas were coloured with distress stain, 

and then stamped with a wood plank stamp.

 This photo shows the sparkle a bit better.

 I added some wood veneers that were coloured with gold smooch.

Finally, I added some pretty sequins.

Materials Used:

6 X 6 Canvas

Papers: Recollections - Charming Paper Pad;

Stamps: CTMH - Treasures, Bo Bunny - Wall to Wall Textures;

Ink: Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Distress Embossing Ink,

CTMH - Ponderosa Pine, SSS - White;

Embossing Powder: SSS - Fine Detail Clear,

Ranger - Enchanted Gold;

Sequins & Wood Veneer Stars - SSS Card Kits;

Smooch: Gold;

Extras: Distress Stain - Forrest Moss,

Claudine Hellmuth - Multi Matte Medium.

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Here is the Birthday Blog Hop list:

EULANDA

SUSANNE

BIBI

MARION

SUSI

* NANCY *

KATHRIN

DUNJA

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You will end at Dunja's blog, where there will be many ways to win prizes! Yes, prizes!!
Here's how:

Leave a comment on every Blog in the Hop = 1 Entry
Share the Banner on your Blog (Blog post or Sidebar) = 1 Entry

Follow Dunja on Instagram = 1 Entry
LIKE Dunja's Facebook page = 1 Entry
Follow Dunja's Blog = 1 Entry
Link up your creation at Dunja's Blog = 5 Entries
Leave a comment on Dunja's Blog (tell me how many entries you have) = 1 Entry

All the details are on Dunja's blog...the last stop of the Blog Hop.
The Challenge ends on June 25th at midnight.
So there is lots of time to make something.

You can also participate if you don't want to upload a creation.
You just won't have as many chances to win!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and joining us in this special celebration! :o)