2013 - Zoey - Mixed Media & More

TLC456 - SCS Challange

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Supply List:
- Bazzil Sand
- Portofino acquarello 100% cotone 300 g/m2
- Tim Holtz Alteration Embossing Folder Wood Planks
- Hot glue + Foam adhesive
- Buttons - Distress ink : Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Frayed Burlap
- Merry Christmas Stickers by DCWV
- White Floss

This is my entry for the TLC456 Challange by Splitcoaststampers. This card is so out of my boundaries even if I used distress for the background. It makes me feel weird to not see stains and drops...but I like the result anyway LOL!
I embossed a small piece of paper with the embossing folder "Wood Planks" and then, using distress ink, I colored the background. After that I made the wreath using old buttons. I first cut out a circle then with the hot glue I attached them until I got the result I liked. I added some red buttons to give the Xmas feeling.
For the sentiment I used a simple sticker by DCWV from a really old collection that I didn't like much, but colors were matching my whole card/theme.

I hope you will like the result, as always for any comments, questions, suggestions etc etc please leave a comment HERE!

Till next time, xoxo!

11:28 PM
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CAS 224 - SCS Challange

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Supplies List:

- Portofino watercolor 100% cotton 140 lb

- Bazzil Kraft
- Old book pages
- Stencil TCW Chicken wire

- Staplers

- Glue + Foam adhesive

- Florileges Stamp

- Distress ink : Moved Lawn, Peacock Feather, Broken China

- Archival Ink Black

- Glossy Accents

- Modeling Paste

- Mister Huey's (Heirloom Blue - Manila)

- Baby wipes

This is my entry for CAS Challange by Splitcoaststampers, We were supposed to make a card using the "tearing" or "distressing" technique, I used both. I made the background using distress ink and water, I added then some modeling paste using the TCW 6x6 Stencil and let it dry.

I stamped over the background some splashes and I distressed the sides using my scissors.

For the sentiment I used Mister Huey's color mist and baby wipes. I sprayed the color on my kraft sheet and applied the color with a baby wipe. I let it air dry then I stamped my sentiment (by Florileges) using Archival Ink Black. I stapled it to my background and I added the tiny heart with some glossy accents.

I made this card with the "Let's see where this goes" kinda of idea, I like the result. I had dead brain mode on as I was looking my friend Chiara working on her project, till this idea crossed my mind!

I hope you will like the result, as always for any comments, questions, suggestions etc etc please leave a comment HERE!

Till next time, xoxo!

9:24 PM
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Wedding card

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Supplies List:

- Portofino watercolor 100% cotton 140 lb
- Distress ink: Old paper, Antique Linen, Pumice Stone
- Archival Ink Jet Black
- Kesi'Art stamp
- Half Pearls
- Prima Flower
- Glimmer mist: Mustard Seed, English Ivy
- Old book

Finally after a long time I was able to createa gain. It's not really a "happy" moment for me, first i had to do a not-so-fun Esophagogastroduodenoscopy then I had very high fever for almost 4 days and that definitely killed me and my creativity and for some personal reason I've been really sad...sooo yeah not really a party mood going on! I've been commisioned to make this card by my coworkers because one of us is getting married. I had hard time doing it, I've spent hours on pinterest trying to find an inspiration (Yes girl, it is not a crime to search for inspiration on pinterest!!!!) then today, after a really light lunch with my BFF Chiara (we had McDonalds ehm ehm) after so many laughs....finally....BAM! There it is, my inspiration and I give a try to make my own attempt.
Now of course I am not able to find again that image, grrr i forgot to pin it. Before going to sleep I will try to find it so I can put the credit.

***Update: 29 Sept - Finally I've found it! Here is the card i took inspiration from

I hope you will like the result, as always for any comments, questions, suggestions etc etc please leave a comment HERE!

Till next time, xoxo!

10:29 PM
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CAS234 - SCS Challange

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Supplies List :

- Bazzil Kraft
- Pattern paper by "Stamperia"

- Glossy photo paper

- Brown Twine
- Metal Eyelets by WeR Memory Keepers

- Glue + Foam adhesive + Hot Glue

- Stamps: Glitz Design , KesiArt, Artemio

- Distress ink : Gathered Twigs, Frayed Burlap, Brushed Courduroy

- Versamark Vintage Sepia

This is my entry for CAS Challange by Splitcoaststampers. "Going on a Road Trip" was the theme of the challange and I didn't miss the chance to use once again this fab Maps stamp...that I absolute LOVE!

I made this card without any sketch, I started with an idea in my head (to use the whole map as background paper) but then while I was Inking, stamping, distressing, I had a flashback in my head: old treasure map! ...and BAM! I decided to rip off the paper and tried to make it look as much real as possible...and that is the result I achieved!

I made the background with the same watercolor distress technique...I am really happy about the outcome, especially the chiaroscuro zone.

How I assembled the rest of the card is pretty easy to guess...but if you have any question or any doubt please write me and I will be more than happy to help you out!

I hope you will like the result, as always for any comments, questions, suggestions etc etc please leave a comment HERE!

Till next time, xoxo!

6:54 PM
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WT441 - SCS Challange

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Supplies List :

- Cardstock Black
- Watercolor cold press 25% cotton (90lbs) by Fabriano

- Washi Tape

- Suede
- Feathers
- Beads , Pearls, Lights catcher

- Glue + Foam adhesive

- Black gel pen

- Basting thread

- Stamps Happy Travels - Glitz Design

- Distress ink : Tumbled Glass, Antique Linen, Old paper

- Refill Distress Ink Peacock Feather

This is my entry for the Way to Use it Challange at Splitcoaststampers. The element we were supposed to use were BEADS

Useful to say that this is so far the card that I've spent more time working on - since I had to create the dreamcatcher from scratch. I had this idea since long time now, saw this element on a LO and I always wanted to adapt it to a card, so this was the perfect deal since we had to use beads!

Same old same, I created the background using 3 distress ink, applied randomly two different types of washitape to create some interest, then I doodled around the edge of my card...then...guess what? As always a mistake: see these drops of ink? They were added by mistake. They were not supposed to be that big, had trouble getting them dried without smudging them. I used a cue tip to absorb the excess.

Cut the "DREAM BIG" with my Cameo and heeell...this was a pain! The machine didn't collaborate with me, untill I decided to change the blade and then magically it worked again! Damn you Cameo!!! LbigOL

I hope you will like the result, as always for any comments, questions, suggestions etc etc please leave a comment HERE !

Till next time, xoxo!

9:40 PM
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SC450 - SCS Challange

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Supply List
- Black Cardstock
- White Cardstock

- Pattern Paper (Black & White - Recollections)

- Heron

- Old Book
- Mod Podge
- Glue stick (or any other glue)
- Black Gel Pen
- Acrylic Gesso

- Stamps : Glitz "Happy Travels" + Stampedeous
- Stazon Jet Black + Hero Arts Shadow Ink Soft Granite

- Paper Rose

- Twine

- Washi Tape

This is my entry for the Sketch Challange at Splitcoaststampers, I like to take it easy...."deadline" (we don't really have a deadline!) was Tuesday! LOL! This is the sketch we had to follow : SKETCH SC450

As my previous entry (you can check it out HERE ) I gave again my very own interpretation of the sketch.

Panel 1 : Backgroud

Panel 2 : washi tape strips

Panel 3 : Pattern paper matted on heron

Panel 4 : 3 roses

I made the background by applying some mod podge over a white cardstock, then I put some piece of paper from an old book and I went over again with some more mod podge. I applied over my background some acrylic gesso with my finger and I let it dry. When the background was well dry I stamped over with Hero Arts Shadow Ink Soft Granite.

Then I proceeded with the decoration of my card. This card was a total mess, took me forever to do it because I was never satisfied with the background - had to do it like 3 times!

I hope you will enjoy the result, as always for any comments, questions, suggestions etc etc please leave a comment HERE !

Till next time, xoxo !

8:40 PM
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TLC443 - SCS Challange

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Learn how to make the rose : YouTube Video

Supply List:

- Cardstock Vanilla Cream Core'dinations solid dyed core

- Old Harmony book

- Twine

- Modeling paste

- Distress ink and distress tool (Pumice Stone, Frayed Burlap, Antique Linen)

- Glue + Foam adeshive

- Stamp Happy Travels - Glitz Design

- Versafine Vintage Sepia

- Martha Stewart Border Punch Doily Lace

This is my entry for Technique Monday (Opsie juuuust a little bit in late!) Challange by Splitcoaststampers. Theme was "Freestyle Design" , which meant a free and spirited approach to designing a card.

My main focus is 3 roses rolled out a old book page and 2 organza flower (a gift from Chiara's mom).

Background made with distress ink ( you say? ) and some modeling paste over "chicken wire" stencil by TCW.

I cut w/ wrong measurements my front panel, so I had to add some more paper - and luckly I didn't trash the piece I cut off. You can notice that vertical line behind the round punch....well... of course I did it on purpose....!!!! (LOL) I am not happy when everything goes perfectly so..there!

Jokes aside, I hope you will enjoy the result, as always for any comments, questions, suggestions etc etc please leave a comment HERE !

Till next time, xoxo!

3:28 PM
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WT440 - SCS Challange

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Supplies List :

- Cardstock Light Brown
- Watercolor cold press 25% cotton (90lbs) by Fabriano

- Old Book

- Heron
- Modeling paste
- Distress ink e distress tool (Mustard Seeds, Wild Honey, Scattered Straw)
- Glue + Foam adeshive
- Stamp Sparkle and Shine della G Studio
- Stazon Jet Black

- Uni ball eye micro black pen

- Acetate paper, Xacto Knife, Sharpie to create stencil

This is my entry for the Way to Use it Challange at Splitcoaststampers. The element we were supposed to incorporante in the card was Sun Rays.

I created the background the same way I am doing lately (I love this technique and it is becoming my persona style), I used 3 distress ink, then I draw my own stencil using as reference the classing sun rays image. Once the background was dried and my stencil was cut , I applied the modeling paste to the card using a spatula. (I like to call it MUSTACHULA and my friend Chiara does not find it funny haha). I then took two pieces of heron, I colored one with distress ink and left the other one white. I tried to stylize the sun, but I didn't get the result I was looking for...oh well!

Then I used a old book page (Don't worry, I don't kill books...I use really old "pink novel" called Harmony), a little bit of doodling, added the sentiment and the card was done.
I really enjoy these little challanges!

I hope you will like the result, as always for any comments, questions, suggestions etc etc please leave a comment HERE !

Till next time, xoxo!

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9:22 PM
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SC449 - SCS Challange

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Supplies List :

- Cardstock Grigio
- Watercolor cold press 25% cotton (90lbs) by Fabriano

- Pattern Paper (Printed from internet)

- Toothpick
- Plasterboard net
- Distress ink and distress tool (Picked Raspberry, Worn Lipstick, Spun Sugar)
- Glue stick (or any other glue of your preferences)
- Border Punch EK - Flower Burst
- Stamps : Amy Tangerine "Draft" - Glitz "Happy Travels"
- Stazon Jet Black + Hero Arts Shadow Ink Soft Granite

This is my entry for the Sketch Challange at Splitcoaststampers.
Every wednesday there is a little "challange" just for fun in order to get our creativity flow, this is today's sketch : SKETCH SC449

As you might notice mine is a vague re-interpretation! LOL but hey, what can I do about it? These are not really my things! But I had so much fun nonetheless!

Till next time! xoxo

11:15 PM
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Sfondo Gesso Acrilico [Tutorial]

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Here is the video tutorial

Supplies List :

- "Cardstock Paper Kraft" by Recollection
- Watercolor cold press 25% cotton (90lbs) by Fabriano

- Acrylic Gesso and spatula
- Scissors
- Distress ink, Stamps and distress tool
- Glue stick (or any other kind of strong adhesive)
- Label
- Old book/paper
- Ribbons, buttons etc.

- Stencil

How to:

Once you decide what distress ink use, apply them on the craft sheet. Add water and let it sit for few seconds, when the inks start reacting, place over it the watercolor cardstock. Move the paper around so the colors can blend and mix together. Lift up the paper and dry it well. Repeat it again and again until you reach the desired result. Make sure that each time the paper is well dry in order to create gorgeous blends. When you are happy with your background, take the stencil and put it over the paper. Add acrylic gesso with a spatula. There are no rules here, you can apply the gesso wherever you wish. Usually I choose 3 spots and work my way out from there, apply different amount of gesso so you can add a bit more of texture. Dry it quickly with the Embossing tool ( ATTENTION: move the embosser quickly around or you will get bubbles!) or you could also let the gesso air dry (my preference). Embellish the card front adding your ribbons, button and sentiments.

The result will be amazing!

Have fun! Hope you will like it :)

For any suggestions/questions please leave a comment HERE !

Till next time, XOXO!

7:23 PM
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Photo Frame

Home Decor

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Finally after months and months I was able to give to my friend Chiara her Christmas Gift!

Honestly, since Christmas is kinda "off season" (lol) I decided to make a new one with my "classic style" -- old book pages, acrylic gesso and my beloved Modge Podge!

The base is made of hard card stock, I used white glue to glue it all together.

Then I used the Modge Podge to attach the little pieces of the old book.

I lightly distressed the edge with the "Old Paper" distress ink, I then let it dry for a whole night. To cover the imperfection I applied acrylic gesso and then I distressed it with Broken China, Peacock Feather and Tumbled Glass.

On the back I applied acetate, then the bw photo and a back cover made of the same card stock of the whole structure (this too covered with the old paper pages), last I decorated it. Chiara liked it, I hope you will too!

Please leave a comment HERE if you have any suggestion or critique!

Till next time, xoxo