"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!