12/03/2024

March post

 This project for Gecko Galz Scrapbooking Challenge Blog

They also have a Facebook Challenge page so don't forget to check that out as well this has different challenges to enter 

Make sure you enter the challenges you have a chance to win a great prize from the Etsy store

This little canvas I created using the Mushroom Maidens Images picking up the colours from the image and using them on the canvas

I had a toy mushroom so I cut it in half and repainted it then added some wax to give it a bit of a shine
then the spots are done with 
The rainbow chippie cut from Scrapbook Fantasies which I used Art by Marlenes acrylic paints on it 
I added some gauze behind the Image for some texture

Around the outside of the canvas I used some wax in a blue that shows up in the Image


I added little beads for texture and to add a little extra detail 

Then added a little mushroom charm to the side and were done. 

Thanks for visiting and I hope you come back soon xx

11/03/2024

Steampunk challenge

 Here’s my take on the monthly Gecko Galz Steampunk challenge make sure you check it out and enter to have a chance to win an Etsy voucher for their store

They also have a Facebook Challenge page so don't forget to check that out as well this has different challenges to enter


Lots of metal cogs for this one and kept it neutral in the background to keep the picture the focus  


I used a die cut which I glued over the whole background then painted black gesso over it all 
I then rubbed it all with different coloured waxes 


Added little white flowers for some more dimension


Layering the cogs for height and texture to give interest

Thanks for visiting I hope youll come back soon xx

26/02/2024

Random creations

 Here's a few projects I've created over the last few weeks 

All of these have an image from Gecko Galz Scrapbooking 

They also have a Facebook Challenge page so don't forget to check that out as well this has different challenges to enter 

Make sure you enter the challenges you have a chance to win a great prize from the Etsy store 


The image is from the monthly card challenge at Gecko Galz Scrapbooking blog
I used some texture paste on the background just using a spatula with the past adding random slathers across the board I also used dot stencil with the paste in random places 


Then I painted it with white gesso and green paint  


I used a few paperclay pieces - little dots, a frame, a heart, a border strip and a ceiling rose 
Painting them all before glueing them down 
I picked out colours from the image making them a little bit brighter


I added small beads to the clusters of embellishments and little flowers scattered around places


The border strip I painted in gold then wiped some gesso over the top 




Sunflowers are so pretty and happy looking flowers
This image is from the Stained Glass Beauty Set  and the quote is from the Simple Encouragements set 
The butterfly is from the Butterfly Wings set
I used paper clay in a sunflower mould then painted them with some yellow then orange paint  
I then rubbed them with some silver wax and wiped them over with some white gesso 


I fussy cut the butterfly then added a key to the centre for some dimension
Then just added glue to the middle so the wings could stand up


I added little paper leaves randomly to the flowers
Then did a splatter of thinned down white paint over the whole frame
I added little brown pearls randomly into the cluster of flowers



I love this set of butterflies it's just so pretty 
They are from the Colours of the Wind set 
I used some clear texture paste with a dot stencil
I painted the cardstock with some gesso made for watercolour paint and then used some of my favourite watercolours over the background


Under each of the images I added some cotton for some texture 


The paperclay flowers and border trim are painted with a metallic watercolour paint and then I added some embellishments 


I used a gold paint to flick over the whole page before adding the images


Thank you for visiting and I hope you'll come back again xx



 

18/02/2024

Scrapbook Fantasies

 New products from Scrapbook Fantasies 

Nothing beats new products to play with 

I used a calico placemat (placemats are my new favourite substrate to work on) 
I painted some Oh My Gold Gessoh across the background I love the look I feel like it looks like honey 
I used some gel medium and the bee stencil across the background for some texture not that it shows alot in the photos 

I made some sunflowers with paperclay and painted them with some Art by Marlene’s acrylic paints 

I had a straw that had bees on it which worked well with everything else and added a flair on top 

Using the Queen bee rice paper I cut out each of the elements and tore the edges so they weren’t so straight 
Added some gauze for texture

The bee chippie cuts I used gold wax and used gold dots to look like a swirl where the bee had flown 

These bees I tore out from the Queen Bee rice paper sheet 

Here you can see the bees where I used the stencil they almost look wet

This quote is so fun I know so many smaller women and it’s so perfect for them 




This project was done on an acrylic board I had from a frame that I wasn’t using 
I love the look it gives  almost see through 

I used the Steampunk and Feathers Colour Cuts and the Boho Bliss Feather Cuts and layered them together 
Then added some flowers that matched with the colours of the feathers

I made some paperclay feathers and added a flower flair 

The owl made from paperclay I painted with some orange and then a light wipe of white over the top 

Here you can see the stencil and how it’s almost see through 
I used a watercolour orange across the back and then a wash of white and added a border around the edge after painting it with some Art by Marlene’s acrylic paint and a white wash 

Thank you for looking and I hope you’ll come back soon x

12/02/2024

Flights of Fancy

 

This is the Flights of Fancy Sheet for this month's project for the Gecko Galz Scrapbooking Challenge Blog

Don't forget we also have a Facebook Challenge page so don't forget to check that out as well this has different challenges to enter 

Make sure you enter the challenges you have a chance to win a great prize from the Etsy store

This time I used a shadow box for this project 

On the back, I used a variety of balloon images as the background 

I love this range so much that I will probably use it again soon 

I had a steampunk balloon from Memory Maze Chipboard that's been just waiting for a project like this 

I had recently bought this set of metal heart cogs which worked really well on here as well I think and then I had these whimsical mushrooms to go with the fantasy balloon pictures 

I love owls and had been playing with this one a while ago and this one was perfect for this project

And white flowers added to the balloon just add a bit extra dimension to the project





I also created a canvas with these beautiful balloon images


I used a stencil on the background of the canvas for some texture then sprayed it with some blue ink 


I added some paper clay embellishments, some resin flowers and a diamanté brooch for some interest in the corner


I added some clear beads randomly into the embellishments for some texture 

Thank you so much for visiting x

12/01/2024

All You Need is Love

 This project for Gecko Galz Scrapbooking Challenge Blog

They also have a Facebook Challenge page so don't forget to check that out as well this has different challenges to enter 

Make sure you enter the challenges you have a chance to win a great prize from the Etsy store

Here’s my challenge entry I used the “Anything your Heart desires Challenge “


I used the Simple Encouragement Sentiments from the Gecko Galz Etsy store


I added some paperclay pieces including a heart


These little critters are just too cute from a paper pack I had in my stash 



This is one of the Bejeweled Ladies images I was drawn to her straight away 
She gave me a Snow White/Evil Queen vibes  


I used some graphite paste in the background for some dimension, then added some tulle-type ribbon down the side for some height


I love bling so I added a brooch that added a pop of brightness to the darkness of the project
I added a few red beads to make it look like apples to go with the tree charm


Here I made a paper clay ball and leaves and painted it to make it look like an apple 


The images of the couples are from the “A Romantic Affair” it has more images of couples I haven’t used 
The hearts and swirls are from the “Sweet Valentine” paper pack it has such pretty background papers to use which you’ll find in the Etsy store


I cut the hearts and swirls out to add onto the stencilled background I made 


I added a key and lock to a heart after I rubbed some shimmer over all the hearts to make them pop


I added some paperclay hearts 
Some flowers and some Art Stones to finish the page off


Thank you for visiting I hope you'll be back soon xxx