Take Time to Dream

Hello there, crafty friends! There is never enough time, is there? I love to use the theme of time in projects, and got thinking that the openwork on the skeleton clocks would be a perfect base for a dreamcatcher...

I used jute and this tutorial To make the dreamcatcher design; I had made some as Christmas ornaments a few years ago but needed a refresher course.

I painted the chipboard and jute gold, then added some lines and dots for dimension using Faber Castell Texture Gems. When those were dry I painted over them in gold to blend everything together.

I attached real feathers, chipboard feathers and clock hands with some fibers-in retrospect, I should have waited to attach these until all the misting, heat embossing etc was done ( the heat tool melted the fibers a smidge-oops!) I misted with a variety of shades including gold, orange, green and copper. In addition to the mist I added light brushstrokes of dusty green and copper-coloured acrylic paints.

 I added a little Black Soot distress ink on the flowers and paper clocks to tie the colours together a little more The flowers were beige to start with and were painted gold along with the chipboard.

The heat embossing was done with Ranger distress embossing powder in Vintage Photo and  Lindy's Stamp Gang in Midnight Gold.

I used some white puffy letters for the word art and painted them gold as well-I added the mist and ink separately to those pieces as I wanted them legible.

This was a fun project to put together and I would definitely try one again, playing around with different colour combinations, textures, etc. Thanks for stopping by!

GYPSY SOUL ITEMS USED

Skeleton Clocks

 Feathers Shape Set

OTHER ITEMS USED
jute

acrylic paints

various mists

Ranger and Lindy's Stamp Gang

embossing powders

Live in a Dream World ICAD by Ginny

Hey there Peeps! So let me tell you I have been bitten by the ICAD bug. I'm creating a mixed media inspired index card every day to enjoy some fun crafty time and to expand my skills working with mixed media supplies.  This card was inspired by the gorgeous Dreamcatcher  with feathers and a thoughtful quote....Live in a Dream World.

So this index card is a standard 3 x 5 inches.  I gave it a generous coat of Mod Podge then applied a text printed background tissue paper. Next a layer of Gesso to knock back the pattern. Gelato's create the bright colors and very blended background.

The Dreamcatcher chippie is creating a nice balance on the corners.

I chose the sentiment to tie into the chippie....the dream world in the Dreamcatcher. Keeping the feathers white brightens up the arrangement.

I selected the chippies and gave them a basecoat of flat white acrylic paint. Next I added Gelato's with the center remaining white and the colors getting darker as it goes out. Using a small text stamp I detailed the lighter sections with a random pressing of the stamp.

I clipped the hoop into two sections adding one to the top and one to the bottom. Tombo Multi was a great adhesive to attach the thinner sections.



After attaching the feathers I decided to top them off with a few little flowers that were finished with more Gelato's and a water brush. Adding a tiny brad to the center is last but not least.

I'll be adding this card to my collection of ICAD and maybe even do a little journaling to the backs.

Gypsy Soul Chippies~ Dreamcatcher.

Wishing all of you a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative : ) G





Shabby Chic Dream Catcher

Hello everyone! Amylove here with a my take on Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Dream Catcher. There are many layers on this canvas. It was not my initial intention to go shabby chic, but that is where I landed and think it is lovely!

Follow this link to the video tutorial for this project:  Shabby Chic Dream Catcher Canvas

Products used:

Dream Catcher

Feather Shape Set

Boots Chaps and Cowboy Hats Western Wall Hanging

Hey there Paper Peeps! I'm dropping in to share a very Western inspired Wall Hanging. It's not my normal style....kind of a walk on the wild side...but I had so much fun altering the Gypsy Soul Laser Cut chippies and adding layers of patterned papers and embellishments.

Here's how I altered the Chipboard.....

With a small detail brush add a layer of Gesso to the chipboard. This Gesso I've used is canvas primer Gesso and it's just a bit thinner and won't get gummed up in the intricately cut areas.

Using dimensional Bisque colored  Liquid Pearls add detail to the Barbed Wire Frame. Add Dark Chocolate Liquid Pearls to the outside ring of the Dreamcatcher.

Add another layer of Gesso to the frame.  While I was working with the Gesso I added some to the fussy cut images.

 Using a metallic silver paint cover the Barbed Wire Frame and 8 point stars.

Working in small sections add black acrylic paint and wipe away with a dry cloth leaving the shading in the dimensional areas.

 Begin adding color to the center of the dreamcatcher with Spectrum Noir Markers.

Add shading by using a darker color of the marker leaving the center white.

Finish the Dreamcatcher with complimentary glitter glues. This will not only give a richer color...but also seal in the alcohol inks.   I've finished the feathers with the same steps as the Dreamcatcher shading with dark on top and blending to light. I finished the feather tips with a bit of flocking held on with the litter glue.

~Gypsy Soul Laser Cut Chipboard~

Barbed Wire Deco Frame Square

Dreamcatcher

8 Point Star Shapes Waiting Release

Other Supplies

Ranger Perfect Pearls~Bisque & Dark Chocolate

Ranger Distress Ink~Walnut 

Ranger Stickles~Waterfall

Studio G~Clear Glitter Glue

Canvas Primer Gesso~White

Art-C ~Metallic  Silver Paint

Spectrum Noir Markers~B2 & B9

Folk Art~Licorice Paint

Canvas Corp Brand~Patterned Papers and Images

For a complete list of supplies please visit me at Polly's Paper Studio.

That's all for me. Wishing you all a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative :  )

Bird and Butterfly Cards by Melissa and a Layout by Guest Designer Rashida

We have two designers up on the blog today.  First up is Melissa with two beautiful botanical styled cards to share.  Also on the blog today, we are happy to welcome back Rashida as a guest designer!

Hi everyone!  Melissa here with two cards using Gina's Lasercut Chipboard. I love these very elegant flourishes.  I used them as tree branches in my design.

I began by painting the flourishes with a coat of gesso.  I then mixed green and brown watercolors, and dabbed on a little green chalk ink to paint them.  I used a small paintbrush and water to take off a little paint from the centers.  I put a bit of white paint on and them and  blended it with the edges of the green.

On the chipboard birds, I also began with a coat of gesso.   I used birds from the Graphic 45 Botanical Tea papers as my color inspiration for the chipboard birds. I penciled in some lines to separate top from bottom, then I put a little of pink and  brown on the the top. On the bottom  I used a little blue, and a little green.

On the heart I used gesso followed by pearl Viva Decor paste.

Gina's Designs chipboard used:

Fantasy Frames & Flourishes

Birdwatching Shape Set

Hearts Background

Other products used:

Prima Fairy Belle paper

Tiny pieces of Prima Nature Girl and Botanical Tea papers

Dried moss, and lichens from my yard

Vintaj butterfly and bead caps

Prima flowers

Tim Holtz Big Shot
Sizzix-Tim Holtz-Alterations Collection-Sizzlets Decorative Strip Die-Tattered Flower Garland

Sparkling H20s

Winton and Lewis watercolors

Tsuineko chalk ink
Jolee's bling

Next up is Rashida with a layout featuring our Masquerade Masks in two different styles.

Hi Rashida here today! It's carnival time again in Washington, DC., and as a reminder of my Trinidadian heritage I made this wall hanging layout that I call "The Mask".

All of the Caribbean islanders in the area come together and unite as one. Participants and visitors can enjoy dancing, celebrations, good food and fun. One thing that always captivates me is the bright display of  colors  that are seen so frequently in the islands.

For this wall hanging I decided to use black for my mask base, because black represents unity and strength. Once I colored my mask with a black Sharpie paint marker, I highlighted the black mask with lime green and  silver stickles to give it a little pop and sparkle.

Finally, for the background, I added memento ink in lime green and gray to white textured cardstock. Once everything was dry I layered the mask on the page with pop dots and added a few flowers from my stash. For a finishing touch I added Dazzles silver strips and a few Jolees.

Supplies from Gina's Designs:

Masks Shape Set

Peacock Feathers Shape Set

Dreamcatcher

Other supplies

Jolees

Dazzles silver strips

Sharpie Paint Marker

Stash Flowers

Lime green Stickles

Silver Stickles

Momento Ink

Card Stock
Pop Dots

Winter Fairy Sleigh by Melissa

Hello everyone! I painted my project with acrylic silks, acrylic paint, lumieres, Twinkling H20s,and liquid pearls. The raised design is texture paste applied on a Prima stencil.

I've embellished it with fairies, flourishes, and a feather.

Gina's Designs Products:

 Santa's Sleigh

Garden Fairies Small

Dreamcatcher (feather)

Flourishes 1

Other products:

Butterfly from Reneabouquet

Vintaj jewelry,sterling
silver,moonstones,citrines,and grey freshwater pearls.

swirly bling
and pearls by Prima.

Jolees stickers.

viva décor gold

rock candy crackle paint

stickles