"Brewing Up Some Fun"

 Good Morning Everyone! Are you ready for the weekend? I really am, as I will be working on some upcoming projects! Today is Day 2 of the Simply B Stamps NEW  Release "Beyond Wickidz"! These images are perfect for the Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge Blog! I am sharing my first ever mixed media canvas tile. Today is filled with lots of firsts for me; first Release by Simply B Stamps, first set of DT projects, and first mixed media canvas tile! I have turned it into a refrigerator magnet! I am really beginning to push the limits of my comfort zone, it is an amazing feeling! The image that I am sharing with you today is "Winnie"! Doesn't she look wicked as she creates her potions? I sure think so! All six images and sentiment set will be available in the Simply B Stamps Online Store today! These will only be available in DIGI form; so many of you will LOVE that! Be sure to hop on over to the Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge Blog to see what all of the Design Teams Creations!

This is the canvas tile that I started out with! (4X4)

I added two layers of acrylic black paint.

Then I used acrylic silver paint to stamp the spider webs (Stamp by Studio G) and the sentiments (Stamp by A Muse Artstamps)! (The sentiments are a bit hard to read in my photo, but it says "Brewing Up Some Fun"!)

After that dried completely I added a layer of Modge Podge Gloss Finish, then quickly added my image... making sure that it was completely flat and set into the Modge Podge Gloss Finish and added one more thick layer of Modge Podge Gloss Finish. Let that dry completely adding one more layer on top to be sure that my image was completely secured. After that layer dried... I sprayed it with Krylon UV-Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating to make the tacky feel disappear.

Once it was completely dry and it set for a full day, I went to work on the back of tile. Using Scor Pal Tape 1/4" I adhered my Basic Black Card Stock from Stampin' Up to it. Then I got some magnet stripes from my stash and added them to the back. 

Now this wicked cutie is hanging on my refrigerator! I think for a first time project it turned out pretty cool; but let me know what you think?

I will be entering this canvas tile magnet into the following different challenges...

• That Craft Place Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• The Cheerful Stamp Pad #39 ~ Anything Goes
• Creative Craft Challenges ~ Anything But A Card

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

Be sure to stop on over at the Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge Blog and the Simply B Stamps Online Store! 

Have a wicked weekend!

"Picture Of Evil"

Good Morning Everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful week so for! Today I am so excited to share with you a NEW RELEASE from Simply B Stamps! These images are perfect for the Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge Blog! This NEW line is called "Beyond Wickidz"! I am sharing my picture that features "Malice". Isn't she just the wickedest? I sure think so! Today is a preview day, but tomorrow we have more images for you and the actual release! These will only be available in DIGI form; so many of you will LOVE them! Be sure to hop on over to the Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge Blog to see what all of the Design Teams Creations!

The first two photo's are without the picture frame.

Material List

Stamp ~ Simply B Stamps - Beyond Wickidz - Malice

Patterned Paper ~ Best Creations Inc. & Oriental Trading

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

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Rhinestones ~ EAccents by Michael's Stores Inc. / Copic Sketch Marker R89

Stickles By Ranger ~ Silver

Picture Frame ~ Out Of My Stash

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

935, 949, 1054, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1063, 1065, 1067, 928, 997, 1093, 910, 1103, 923, 924, & 925

The last two photo's are with the picture frame.

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

• The Corrosive Challenge #145 ~ Things Are Looking Grimm
• One Stitch At A Time Challenge #106 ~ Anything Goes
• The Craft Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Creative Craft Challenge ~ Anything But A Card
• Party Time Tuesday Challenge #61 ~ Anything Goes
• The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge #39 ~ Anything Goes

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

Be sure to come by again tomorrow to see another of the NEW Images for the WICKIDZ Release!

Have a wicked day!

"Exciting NEWS"

Good Morning Everyone! I have some really awesome NEWS to share with you today! I have been invited to join the "Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls" Design Team! I am so excited to be joining the rest of the Dolls! This is really going to help push me outside of my comfort zone to try new things and techniques! If you are not familiar with this challenge blog, pop on over and check it out!

The challenges are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month! The first challenge of each month is "Any Creation" that falls under the stated criteria and the third of each month is to be an "Alter Something" and follow the stated criteria! (So that means... no card or scrapbook layouts!) And for the best part... Their will be Image Releases the last 2 days of the month! From my understanding, this MAY NOT happen every month; but we will be sure to let you know in advance when it is going to happen! (Psst... there will be one for March on the 29th and 30th!) And one last thing, all creations are to be on the "Dark Side"! I hope that you will join me as I start my new adventure! 

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

Have a wicked week!

"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!

"Liebster Blog Award"

Hello Everyone! I have been receiving this awesome Blog Award from so many people (Alex, Monique, Steph, & Diane... if I have missed someone please let me know and I will add you to the list... It was not done intentionally), I wanted to say "Thank You" so much for thinking of me! I am sorry I didn't get to sharing it sooner! I met all of these wonderfully creative artists at Smeared & Smudged Ning Group and instantly became friends! Each one has a creative and unique talent, I have learned so much from them and will continue to stalk them so I can learn more!

 How it works is...

These awards give small bloggers with less than 200 followers some well deserved recognition for their creations. Here are the rules: * Thank your Liebster Blog Award presenter(s) on your blog. *Link back to the blogger(s) who presented the award to you. *Copy and paste the blog award on your blog. *Present the Liebster Blog Award to 5 blogs of 200 followers or less who you feel deserve to be noticed. * Let them know they have been chosen by leaving a comment on their blog.

Well, picking only 5 was very difficult for me! I tried to pick blogs that I stalk on a regular basis and that I don't think have already received the award! So here they are in no particular order...

Kristy aka Don't Be A Prude

Susan aka Ally White Cat

Tori (Half Owner of Smeared Ink, Smeared & Smudged)

Glittery Katie

MaRyKay

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

Have a wicked week!

"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!