"I've Come For You"

Hello Everyone! I must apologize... I am so far behind on posting! Life has been super busy and each day seems to be running right into the next! Ahhh... but I am here now! I have missed everyone and doing a bit of dark creating! 

This creation is for the Forever Night Challenge Blog whom is being sponsored by Limited Run! And as you already know, it is a double hitter this week... yep... two challenges! I think it is awesome! The image below is from Limited Run called Grimm. I had so much fun creating this Fat Book Page! So be sure to head on over to the Forever Night Challenge Blog and check out ALL of the wonderful creations by the other DT Members! 

Material List

Stamp ~ Limited Run ~ Grimm

Patterned Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Stampin' Up

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Brads & Ribbons ~ Out Of My Stash

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Image Up)

Prismacolor Pencil Numbers

935, 1065, 1067, 1050, 1085, 946, & 949

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked day!

"Best Present Ever"

Good Afternoon Everyone! I hope you had a fabulous weekend! The weather here in Wisconsin was beautiful! We got lots done... inside and outside of the house! Aaahhh, the to-do list is a lot shorter! LOL!

I wanted to let you all know about the NEW challenge over at the Forever Night Challenge Blog! It is "EMO"... a color challenge... Black, White, and Gray! We are being sponsored by the ever talented Jody at Bugaboo Stamps! The winner of this challenge will receive 7 Images of Choice from Bugaboo... How cool is that? You will have until Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 11pm CST to get your creations linked up! We hope to see you there!!!

Material List

Stamp ~ Bugaboo - Deacon Skull Flower

Patterned Paper ~ Martha Stewart Crafts - Elegant Witch Paper Pad

Card Stock ~ Stampin' Up

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Exacto Knife

Black Mesh & Brad ~ Out Of My Stash

Sponged with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

3M Foam Tape

Stickles by Ranger ~ Gunmetal

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

1059, 1061, 1063, 1065, & 1067

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked week!

"A Twist Of Love"

Hello Everyone! The NEW challenge will be posted over at the Forever Night Challenge Blog! Jamie is having some troubles with her Internet, so once that is resolved, you will find the challenge! So that you can get started on the challenge... It is "Anything Altered"! As you know, I have been really concentrating on altering items, so today I have another "Altered Canvas Tile" for you! I am really having fun with this whole process. I will walk you through step by step on what I have done with this one (4 X 4).

Here is what it looks like finished.

I started out with this white 4 X 4 canvas tile.

I painted twice with Black Acrylic Paint.

Then I mixed (all by myself) these wonderful colors and painted it once, using a very generous coat of each of the colors. (Acrylic Paint)

Once it was good and dry, I Dry Brushed some Black Acrylic Paint over it to grunge it up.

Now was the fun part (which I am getting really good at), I added a layer of Modge Podge and quickly added my cut out images; making sure that they were all pressed out completely flat. Then I added another generous layer of Modge Podge over the top of the whole tile. I let that sit and dry completely for two days. Then added one more layer of Modge Podge for good measure to make sure it was sealed completely. Since the Modge Podge left a tacky feel, I sprayed the tile with Krylon UV-Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating. Now it is completely sealed and not tacky at all!

After the tile dried for another day. I added a piece of black card stock over the back and used Wonder Tape to adhere it to the tile. I then cut several strips of Magnetic Tape and added them, they already had a sticky back. (Yay!)

I used my MFT Die-namics Rolled Rose Dies to make some flowers. After they were rolled and glued, I sprayed them with Shimmer Mist Spray by Tsukineko. Once they were dry, I adhered them to the tile using Inkssentials Glossy Accents! That stuff really works and a little goes a long way! I love the fact that it dries clear and that it's a staple in my craft arsenal!

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

~ Emily ~

 Hair - 1054, 1056, & 1058

Shoes, Trim on Dress and Sleeve Gloves ~ 935 & 1008

Dress - 932, 1008, & 956

Veil - 956 & 1026

Eye Shadow - 932, 1008, 956, 1026, & 935

Skin - 997, 927, & 928

Flowers - 993, 994, & 912

~ Victor ~

Skin - 997 & 927

Candle - 932

Shoes - 935

Clothes - 956, 1063, 1065, & 1067

Hair - 1054, 1056, & 1058

I will be entering this Altered Tile Canvas Refrigerator Magnet into the following challenges...

• Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge #129 ~ Stripes or Checks 
• Fussy And Fancy Challenge #61 ~ Punches or Dies
• Inspire Me Friday at Joyful Stamper #55 ~ Anything Goes
• Do You Stack Up? Challenge #68 ~ Stripes
• I Brake For Stamps Challenge ~ Anything But A Card
• Just Keep On Crafting Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• One Stitch At A Time Challenge #110 ~ Anything Goes
• Pile It On Challenge #17 ~ Sparkle and Shine
• Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge #43 ~ April Showers Bring.... Handmade Flowers
• Art With No Boundaries Challenge ~ Anything Goes

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked week!

"I Give You My Heart On A String"

Welcome To The Second Forever Night Wicked Blog Hop! I hope you have been enjoying all of the wonderful creations so far! Just a little reminder... be sure to leave a comment on all of the blog as we have some awesome prizes that will be given away and they will be picked randomly from the different blogs! I am sure you don't want to miss out on a chance to win! You should have just hopped over from the ever talented Jane's Blog! If you just happened to find yourself here at my blog, be sure to start from the beginning at our fearless leader Jamie's Blog! 

Below you will see my project! I will also be showing you step by step how it was created! The is my second ever canvas tile project! I think it turned out really good; what do you think?

I started out with this white 5 X 7 Canvas Tile.

I added two layers of Black Acrylic Paint and let it dry.

Then I used the Smeared Ink Rubber Set ~ Inky Dreams and stamped some of the awesome splotches all over the canvas with Red Acrylic Paint. Let it dry.

Now came the fun part... I added one layer of Modge Podge Gloss Finish and laid down my colored digi image by Smeared Ink ~ Hanging Heart while it was still wet. (I colored it with Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers... 997, 1085, 932, 1008, 935, 949, 923, 924, & 925. Then I added some Inspirations Paint in Fairy Dust and Coal to the finger nails, blood drips, and the string. After that dried I added Aleene's Paper Glaze to it. Once it was completely dry I fussy cut it out with my exacto knife.) Once I had it all laid down flat, I quickly added another thick layer of Modge Podge Gloss Finish to it. I let that dry over night. Then I added some Creative Memories Letter Stickers to spell out "I Give You My Heart On A String". Now I added the final layer of Modge Podge Gloss Finish. After it dried for two days, it felt a bit tacky yet. So I sprayed it with Krylon UV-Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating to completely seal it... no more tackiness!

Now came getting the hanger on it. I used Jewelry Wire, Split Rings, & Wire Crimps out of my stash. I put the wire all together and added it to the back of my canvas tile using Glossy Accents to hold it in place. Then I added the card stock back with Red Wonder Tape to be sure that everything was put together well. It is still hanging and looking great for 2 weeks now!

Below is a close up of the canvas tile.

Below is a picture of the back of the canvas tile.

And one more look at it from an angle.

I am very happy with how this turned out! It was a long process; but I will be making more of these in the future! 

Since you made it through my step by step instructions, I will send you on your way to the talented Bridget's Blog! I am including the whole hopping list below in case you get lost!

Jamie

Rosa

 Nikki

Kelli

Dena

Jane

Sara

Bridget

Amie

Stephanie

Abbie

Lula

 I will be entering this creation into the following challenges...

• Smudgy Antics Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Creative Monday Challenge #5 ~ Anything Goes
• Just Keep On Crafting Challenge #1 ~ Anything Goes
• Anything Goes Challenge #64 ~ Anything Goes
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Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked weekend!

"Protected Vision Of Red"

Hello Everyone and Happy Friday! The NEW challenge is up over at Forever Night Challenges, the theme is "Red Riding Hood"... the movie (See Movie Trailer Below)! I had so much fun coloring up this awesome image from our sponsor, Delicious Doodles! The winner of this challenge will receive FOUR images of choice from Teri's Online Store! How cool is that? Be sure to head on over to the Forever Night Challenges Blog to see what the other Design Team Members have created for you as inspiration, then get your own creations linked up! 

Material List

Stamp ~ Delicious Doodles - Lycaonia

Patterned Paper ~ Out Of My Scrap Tubs

Card Stock ~ Georgia Pacific & Stampin' Up (Basic Black & Yo-Yo Yellow)

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Black Soot Distress Ink / Inkssentials Blending Tool with Foam Pad

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Image Up)

Brad & Sun/Moon Charm ~ Out Of My Stash

Stickles by Ranger ~ Xmas Red

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

997, 1093, 913, 923, 924, 925, 941, 947, 1082, 935, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1063, 1065, & 1067

I will be entering this creation into the following challenges...

• Crafty Purple Frog Challenge #38 ~ Let's Get Distressed
• Digi Doodle Shops Best Challenge #102 ~ Something NEW (The Digi)
• Digi Stamps 4 Joy Challenge #40 ~ Glitter & Bling
• Diva's By Design Challenge #29 ~ Anything Goes and 1st Blog Hop
• Just Keep On Crafting Challenge #1 ~ Anything Goes

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

"Magical Picture"

Hello Everyone! It's Friday... Ahhh, it finally got here! My plans for the weekend are to do some serious creating and trying a couple new techniques! I hope that y'all have a wonderful weekend; but before you go and enjoy... I want to show you my latest creation for Forever Night Challenges! Freaky Friday Challenge #31 is "Create Anything just add some BLING to your creepy creations"! We are being sponsored by Tickled Pink Stamps and they are so graciously offering 2 Digi Images of Choice to the winner! Isn't that awesome! Be sure to head on over to the Forever Night Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the DT have created for you!

The first photo is the picture without the frame.

The second photo is the picture at an angle without the frame.

Material List

Stamp ~ Tickled Pink Stamps - Wizard Eric

Patterned Paper ~ DCWV (Die Cuts With A View)

Card Stock ~ Georgia Pacific & Stampin' Up (Basic Black & Brushed Gold)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust & Gold

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Rhinestone Strass ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc. / Copic B18 (Lapis Lazuli)

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

902, 903, 904, 1023, 1079, 1100, 935, 950, 1030, 940, 1002, 1003, 927, 1093, 928, 929

The third photo is the picture in the frame.

The last photo is the picture and frame at an angle.

I will be entering my picture into six different challenges...

• Card Crafters Circle Challenge #14 ~ Pot Of Gold
• Fairy Tale Challenge #37 ~ Fairy Tale (Harry Potter)
• Joyful Stamper ~ Inspire Me Friday Link Up Party #50 ~ Anything Goes
• The Poodle Parlour Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• All That Scraps Weekly Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• The Paper Shelter Challenge #55 ~ For The Boys

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked weekend!

"Timeless"

Hello Everyone! It's Monday, catch up time for me! LOL! The NEW challenge over at the Forever Night Challenge Blog started last Friday (and I am late posting again)! Sorry Jamie... will try to get all my ducks in a row soon! LOL! The theme of this challenge is a Photo Inspiration (See Below). We are being sponsored by the awesome Simply B Stamps! I hope you will take the time to visit Betty's online store, as she has some really amazing stamps and a few other goodies! The winner of this challenge will receive the WHOLE SHEET OF RUBBER STAMPS (see below) as the prize! The only way you can win is to come on over and play with us!

Material List

Stamp ~ Simply B Stamps - Lavina's Portrait

Patterned Paper ~ JLJ Designs - Back To Nature Digi Set

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Basic Black, More Mustard, & Really Rust)

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Petite Scalloped Ovals Small & Large

3M Foam Tape ~ (To Pop Image Up)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Copper

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

935, 1052, 1054, 1056, 1058, 1091, 1094, 1098, 927, & 1092

I will be entering this creation into eight different challenges...

• Smudgy Antics Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Desert Islands Crafter's Challenge #26 ~ Must Have At Least 3 Of The 10 Items Listed (1 Vintage, 5 Steampunk, & 7 Fussy Cutting)
• Craft Your Passion Challenge #100 ~ Anything Goes
• The Crazy Challenge #109 ~ Steampunk
• The Craft Place Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Catch The Bug March Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Dies To Die For Challenge #1 ~ Anything Goes
• Make It Colorful Challenge #46 ~ Autumn Colors

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked week!