Things with Wings

I thought long and hard about what I was going to make for the very first challenge at Simon Says . The theme is Things with wings. Here's what I came up with!

So your asking yourself... What is it?

Well its my first crown. My Crown of Birds, complete with nest, twigs, flowers and leaves.

A side shot!

A close up.

The crown is made from mat board covered with wallpaper that I distressed. Then I began adding all the nature inspired items, but I could resist the Music paper with the Dove name and flower label.

I had a heck of a time trying to photograph this. These are the best shots I could come up with.

Oh to have a better camera!!!!

CCC- Distress Crackle

I suppose its about time to post my CCC piece. The Lovey Linda from Studio L 3 has chosen Distress Crackle for the flavor of the week.  I did a coaster with this mermaid image and some German scrap from Alpha Stamps. I have to confess I did this for a swap but a perfect way to combine the two.

700 Followers Giveaway- More Added

Here's another goodie added to the giveaway. A vintage optical Len's pin I made.

Wow I am so humbled and Thankful for each and everyone of you!!! I never dreamed that just over 1 1/2 years ago I would have  700 followers and met so many wonderful and talented bloggers!!! Heck I never even thought  I'd be blogging! So a little  giveaway it just my way of saying Thank You!! Just a few little things to get it started.

#4 is A transfer on metal with Paris Charm, crystal heart, pearls and key through heart charm.

 It can be made into a Pin or pendant, Winners choice.

#1 With fall right around the corner this Pumpkins and Gourds sign. Measures  approx 18" long

 and a two sided pendant perfect for Halloween. Hangs from a leather cord.

#2 This Radiant pendant. The image is encased in epoxy resin and has a lovely cross hanging from the bottom. Hangs from a ball chain.

#3 Next a glass coffin shaped pendant, Its two sided and can be worn either way.

Hangs from a black leather cord.

So here's all you have to do. Just post a comment! Only one and make sure I have a way to contact you.

I will be adding new things. The more comments I get the more I'll add, so for ever 50 comments I'll add another goodie. Lots of winners in this one. Its open to everyone. Even if you don't have a blog just remember I must be able to reach you. I'll draw the  winners using the random # generator on August 21st and post on Aug 22nd.

Thank you again and lets see how many more things I can add to the giveaway!!!

Good Luck.

CCC #8- Inking Grunge

I'm a bit late posting this for the CCC over at Studio L 3.

This week straight from the book "Inking Grunge". My stamps are from the newest release at Artistic Outpost. Beyond the Sea.

Doing the Happy Dance

I'm so excited!!! My postman brought me a new magazine today and I'm in it!!!!!

Yes Somerset Home, my first time in this one!! Yeah

And here's what they published. My Simple pleasures Hanging.

 I used the stamps from Artistic Outpost

The Lovely Day collection and lots of fabric!

Also last week I was in a craft store with my GF and waiting for her to check out. Thumbing through the newest edition  of Scrap and Stamp I let out a squeal and scared my GF (sorry Debbie), Saw they had published one of my cards. The face stamp is from I Brake For Stamps Faces plate. I haven't received the magazine yet but couldn't wait to share with you all!

Guest Designer- FCD

You read it right. I was so thrilled to be asked to be a guest designer for FCD. for the month of August. When I saw the Theater Lights plate and the Women In Character. I knew they belonged together, That was all the inspiration I needed to create my canvas collage.

                                     Raging Thespian

 I started by doing the background using a TJ technique Antique Wallpaper with the stars embossing plate. Added some Graphic 45 papers for more of the background and whats a theatre piece without some of Tim's movie real tape. The stamps were all stamped on tissue with Distress inks than mounted to some foam core pieces I cut out and covered with beeswax. I do hope you join me this month while I share the art I did with these wonderful images!

Steampunk Ocean canvas

With back to school coming soon and Summer coming to a close I thought I'd share a last little bit of Summer. An Ocean collage on canvas. Done with fabric, Tera, metal and stamped images are from Oxford Impressions, From the collection The Deep. collage image by Artchix Studios.

Tag Tuesday- Red and Green- Witches Brew

The theme this week at Kard Krazy is Christmas colors, red and green but your not supposed to do a Christmas tag. Good enough, but then Louise Double Dared me to use the colors and make a Halloween tag. Here's my Witches Brew. So how did I do Louise?

My stamps are from Artistic Outpost Vintage Halloween plate.

Moose Antler Carvings- Lori This posts for you!

A week or so ago I was doing some blog hopping and stopped by Lori's blog I been Thinkin Bout Inkin Well it seems Lori Love's moose, no not the rich yummy dessert, but the big beast with huge antlers. I told her I'd share some pictures of my moose antler carving with you all. I did these many years ago. Sorry the photos are so bad but I had to scan them in  and as I mentioned I carved these many years ago, way before digital cameras.

This picture came out so washed out, wish you could see the details. This was a commission.

A couple of Mountain goats

A wood burned skull, another commission.

Two moose fighting. One of my favorites.

I've done a few more but haven't been able to find the photos yet!!!!

A really bad photo. I don't know if you can even make it out, but its a horse on the right and a wagon wheel and cow skull on the left. Another commission.

Alice Through the Looking Glass and more..

I received my Atc's  swap from my Yahoo group. Aren't these Alice ATC'S just Awesome!!!
From top L to Right : Gina, Wendy, Michelle, Bottom L to R : Becky, Julia and Jan.
Thank you ladies these are INCREDIBLE!!!!

Here's mine, not nearly as impressive. Sorry!

Then I received the most adorable little Sailor from Michelle just because...

 Isn't he just the sweetest thing!!!

These two beauties are from my Dear friends. Debbie and Mindi. A Gorgeous ATC from Debbie, Don't you Love that texture!!! and the sweetest little pin from Mindi.

A  Bird house made from a chipboard arrow. How clever is that.

Thank you ladies! Your the best!!!!!

Rabbits Garden

Stamped images from the Country life plate from Artistic Outpost.

Blue Suede Shoes

 The theme this week for Tag Tuesday at Kard Krazy is Faces. So I pulled out my stamps from

 I Brake For Stamps for my Elvis faces and shoes! The challenge at Studio L 3 for the 6th week of CCC is Multi Medium Collage.

 I had a tough time getting this to photograph right the background is more grey not blue.

Come play with us this week won't you!

The Deep Sea

This weekend went by so fast ,we celebrated our 30 anniversary last night with the dinner and magic show and it was AWESOME. Thank you all for your well wishes!!
 Then today we saw the new movie Sorcerers Apprentice. A Must see!!

I wasn't going to post anything but its been a few days so here's another creation from The Deep. I cut the divers helmet from some metallic CS and added some distress inks. I gave everything some dimension with foam tape.Stamps are from .. You guessed it Oxford Impressions So many possibilities with these images. Hope your not to tired of seeing them.

Playing Catch Up

I don't usually combine challenges but time is running out. I'll explain soon why. but in the mean time here's my piece for Kard Krazy where the challenge is Hearts. See my little fabric heart on my bird. You might have to look real hard its so small. Good thing Louise didn't give us a specific size LOL. The next challenge is for Studio L 3 Where Linda  has challenged us with the New CCC Distressed EP. My stamps are from the newest plate Steampunk Works and Steampunk from Oxford Impressions My background was created using the Faux Metal technique from TJ. well I think I covered it all! Have a Great weekend!

Tutorial for Gingersnap Creations - Marker on Acetate Background

When I took on doing the marker tutorial  for Gingersnap Creations I knew I didn't just want to color with markers. I experimented a bit and here's what I came up with.

Supplies: Alcohol markers, I used Tria's , A sheet of Acetate, A gold metallic pen, Alcohol blending Solution, a sponge, black Stazon on ink and stamp of choice.

Color markers randomely on acetate.

Add dots of gold metallic pen.

Add small amount of blending solution on sponge and dab colors together.

Blend until satisfied.

Here I shown it up against a black sheet so you can see all the blending better.

Flip over acetate so your on the other side and stamp image with black Stazon. Let dry completely

Finish card as desired. I mounted mine on a salmon colored card. Experiment, different colored backgrounds will produce different results.

By Lynn Stevens

My blog Trash to Treasure Art

Stamps by I Brake for Stamps

More Nautical and a challenge piece

Well I thought I'd share another nautical piece I have done with the images from THE DEEP. I call this piece The Sea Fairies. The stamps are from the newest release from Oxford Impressions. The lady images are from Artchix Studios . I'm Lovin these new stamps.

Next I have a challenge piece I did for Gingersnap Creations. Its all about Heat. You have until Aug 1st to get your hot piece in. Lots of inspiration is on the blog . So go check them out and join in the fun!

The Train Station- Steampunk box

I've been playing with my Artistic Outpost Steampunk images again.

I had this little old cigar box that was just waiting to be transformed into something fun.

It was getting dark so my picture didn't come out as well as it could.

 I'll retake one in the daytime.

Nautical Steampunk- Mixed Media Monday

What goes better than anything with Steampunk, Water !!! Oh I am so thrilled to share the creations I have been working on lately. These stamps from Oxford Impressions THE DEEP really float my boat!!

Here's the altered box painted to look like wood. I just Love the periscope I made from some hose fittings and rubber tubing!

Some close ups of the Captain , I made the ships wheel from a washer and pearl ended pins painted gold. If you look really close you can see a fish swimming past the porthole!

Wonder whats in the barrel under lock and key? A map rolled into a bottle sits in storage. Of course the gears that keep everything moving!

A creature from the deep done on acetate and real sea shells and coral in the background.

I hope you enjoyed my little Ocean Voyage. You can find these stamps at Oxford Impressions

I am only sharing one project today but if your into Steampunk and Nautical I think your going to Love all my samples in the near future. I've also entered this for the Mixed Media Monday where your to use borrowed things.
I entered this in a challenge at Sandys Space

Play Date Cafe- Paris Couture

I have to confess this is the very first time I've played in the  The Play Date Cafe color challenge. Here is the color combination your supposed to use this week.

Pink Red and White.

                    Here's my Paris Couture

The Stamps are from Oxford impressions Marie plate.