Scrap & Play Challenge #7 Reveal

I have had such a great time playing around with some mixed media products that I decided to use it for some cards using this mood board for Scrap & Play Challenge #7.  I loved that ocean view and the variations of the blues that I wanted to mimic it in my cards....here is the challenge...

And here are my cards...

I used some modelling paste and a Tim Holtz stencil to create the background of the lines...it's hard to tell but they are raised and have a thick texture to them.  After it dried, I painted over it using a blue and turquoise glimmer mist from Tattered Angels.  I also used a few stamps here and there to add to the dimension.   Make sure to link up your projects based on the mood board for your chance to win a prize package from Paper Issues!  Have fun creating and crafting!

Scrap & Play Challenge #5 Reveal!

Here is a great sketch over at Scrap & Play for challenge #5!  You also need to use pieces on your layout that begin with each letter for the world SPLASH - such a great take on a challenge!

Here is the sketch....

And here is my take...

S - snowflakes

P - patterned paper

L - layers

A - alcohol inks

S - sequins, stars

H - heart flair

I know that it's the middle of the summer but I really wanted to scrap these fun winter photos that I had lying around.  I used some Crate Paper from their Christmas line, a few acrylic snowflakes that I inked with alcohol ink, Heidi Swapp and Tim Holtz stencils with Distress Ink and Color Box ink.  It was super fun to create that background - looking forward to doing more for sure!!

Link up your projects at Scrap & Play for your chance to win a great prize from Paper Secrets!  Good luck!

Cardabilities Sketch #101 Reveal

For this wonderful sketch, I decided to create a tag instead of a card.  I usually add these to gift bags instead of including a card.  Sometimes I write a few shorts notes to the special friend on the back and use it just like a card.

Here is the sketch...

And here is my take...

I created the background by distressing a cream colored tag using Tim Holtz Distress inks.  I stamped the image on the background using brown Staz On and then flicked some water droplets on it.  I used the cap to one of my mists to create the small circles, dipping it in Heidi Swapp Color Shine (my fav for sure!).  I used a few pieces of patterned paper from my scraps and then some October Afternoon wood frame and chipboard.  The frame sits quite high as I used clear pop dots on each corner.  This allows the chipboard pieces to fit under it without issue.  

It's nice to change it up once in a while from just cards.  The sketches can be used for all kinds of projects not only tags and cards!  Make sure to link up your card or tag over at the Cardabilities blog for your chance to be featured!