Mixed Media Canvas with Forever Yours January Kit!!!!

Hey there gang and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!  Yes, 2015 is upon us!  Let's make it a scrappy happy year :-)

I'm here today to show this month's beautiful new kit from Frosted Designs as well as a mixed media canvas I made with it!

Here's a look at the kit:

This kit features Prima's "Romance Novel- Chapter 2" as well as goodies from Fabscraps, Petaloo, and much more!

I used the canvas from the kit to create a small wall hanging for a close friend.  Here's a look:

I just LOVE the colors and papers here... Absolutely LOVE!!!!!  I included a brief tutorial on making this as well :-)

Check out How to Create Mixed Media Canvas by Brandi Matos on Snapguide.

And here are some close-ups:

Well gang... Thanks so much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)

Products used from the Frosted Designs Store:

"Fly" Mixed Media Canvas for Creative Embellishments!!!!

Hey there crafty friends!!!  I hope you are having a beautiful start to your new year thus far!!!  I'm popping in today with a mixed media canvas using all kinds of Creative Embellishments goodies!

Here's a look:

I started by creating my background using various acrylics, mists, and other mediums.  I even used the Punchinella Panel as a stencil to add some depth into my background!

I sprayed some white mist onto some glossy paper and stamped the Circles Bokeh Stamp into it and added some more pattern around the canvas!

I altered the Spread Your Wings title with some white mist and a purple gelato, adding a gradient effect!

The Steampunk Dress Form 2 was primed, then colored using various gelatos.  I added a tiny amount of Luminarte paint on the main piece, used a white Signo pen for accents, then sprayed the entire piece with homemade glimmer mist!

I finished the canvas with lots of yummy flowers, using the Butterfly Flair to fill in spots and extend the message of the piece!

Well gang... Thanks so much for popping in and have a LUCKY day :-)

Altered Canvas with Simple Stories "Cozy Christmas" from this Month's "Traditions" Kit!!!!

Hello there gang and happy December!!!  Yes, the last month of the year has finally snuck up on us which means: new month, new kit, and a new challenge!!!

Here's a look at all the beauty that's included in the "Traditions Kit":

Oh, I just LOVE this time of the year!!!  The beautiful colors are like heaven to my eyes :-)  It also means that I get to take my "altered project making" to a whole new extreme!! Seriously, projects for days!!!

We also have a new challenge for you!!!  Just create ANYTHING you like using ANY Frosted Designs kits (past or current) for your chance to win a prize pack valued at over $30.00 from Scrapmatts!!!!!

Now, here's a look at what I created:

Isn't it a fabulous addition to any holiday room decor?!?!  

Here are some close-ups:

I started by painting the canvas, using painters tape to mask off the areas in between colors.  Once it dried, I chose my favorite "card" from the papers included and adhered it to the canvas.  I cut a frame using my trimmer and some chipboard, then added my desired paper atop of it.  I also added some flowers and one of the metal embellies from the kit :-)  

I love the look of raw wood and especially for this kit!  I just sprayed a little of the Perfect Pearls Gold Shimmer mist from the kit for some shine and left it alone :-)

I finished the piece with several cut up pieces of twine to make this a complete wall hanging!!!

 Well gang...  Thanks so much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)

Products used from the Frosted Designs Store:

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"Homespun" Gratitude Projects for Teacher Appreciation Week!!!

Hello out there to all my crafty friends!!!  We celebrated Teacher Appreciation week earlier this month and I made quite a few things to show my gratitude!!!  My daughter's teacher is absolutely amazing and it has truly been a pleasure working with her this year!  I can only hope that each year will be the same :-)

Altered Mason Jar 

Aside from sending in some standard school supplies that were needed in the classroom, I made some items sure to put a smile on the teacher's face!  She's a fan of Starburst candies and gum.  I had a mason jar lying around that was begging for some attention so I decided to put it to good use!

Here's a look at the finished jar with the Starburst candies inside:

I used the Simple Stories "Homespun" collection from the Frosted Designs Store for most of the projects.  I just love the patterns and colors!  I cut some strips, inked the edges, and wrapped them around the jar.

I created the sentiment in Powerpoint, printed it in red ink, then attached it to the top of one of the doilies in the die-cut pack.  I used pop-dots to add it to the front of the jar for dimension!

I finished the jar with a couple more pieces of paper and some red twine!

See how sweet life can be?!?!  Hahaha!!!!

 "Exploding" Box!!!

The next project was a very simple "exploding box" that I found while browsing the web for ideas!  I didn't have any directions but it looked pretty self-explanatory!

I started by cutting down a piece of cardstock to 9x9.  I scored it at 3 and 6 inches (3 inches for the center and sides!), then turned it 90 degrees and did the same!  Then, I cut off the four "outside" squares to leave just the center of the box and four side.  I taped some gum packs to the sides, then folded it up!

For the lid, I cut a piece of cardstock to 4x4 inches, then scored at one-half inch and 3.5 inches (this gives you a three inch center and half inch for all the sides!).  Then, just as I did for the box, I turned the paper 90 degrees and did the same.  There you have it!!  Easy as that!!! 

Now once the lid is removed, the sides fall out to show the wonderful goodies on the inside!!  Sweet!!!!

 Chalkboard Canvas Board

Now, the last project...  Yes, I really did save the best project for last!!  I created a wall hanging for the teacher to add to her wall décor in the class! 

Here's a look:

I LOVE it!!!  This took some time to do only because I had to wait for the paint and other mediums to dry over and over again.  Patience is not my strong suit when crafting so this was a challenge for me!!!!  Hahahaha!!!! 

I started by priming my canvas board with gesso, then adding several coats of Chalkboard paint (having to wait for them to dry in between!).

After drying was complete, I used the white uni-ball pen in store to create hand-drawn borders around the canvas.   

I mixed up some Luminarte Paint in "Wild Rose" and molding paste to create a colored texture for the canvas.  I used the "Live, Love, Laugh" stencil in the "Simply Sweet" kit from Frosted Designs and added my mixture over top!  Once that was dry, I outlined it with the white uni-ball pen for added detail.

I created other colors of molding paste using Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals to create the flower stem and butterfly.  Using my hot glue gun, I attached a Kaisercraft bloom (pink) to the top of the flower stem for a 3D effect!!  Love it!!!

While everything was drying, I used my Cricut Explore to create a stencil of the teacher's name.  Then I carefully traced inside the stencil lines with the same white pen to finish the piece!!!

 

There you have it!!!  A multitude of gifts to show a small token of my appreciation for such an amazing teacher!!!  God bless her and all the wonderful teachers in this world!!! 

Well gang...  Thanks so much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)

Mixed Media Canvas for the "Love" Challenge at Colorful Creations!!!

Hello again everyone!!!  I hope you had a fabulous Valentine's Day!!!!  

Speaking of Valentine's day, there is a new "LOVE" challenge up at Colorful Creations!!!! The challenge is super simple...  Just incorporate the word "Love" into your project and you're in it to win it!!!

Mixed Media Canvas using the January Kit from Frosted Designs

I decided on making a mixed media/altered canvas for the challenge (my first ever!!!).  I used the "Love is in the Air" January Kit from Frosted Designs which included the Teresa Collins "You Are My Happy" collection.  Here's a look at the finished piece:

I really wanted to incorporate love and nothing says that better than a whole lot of PINK!!! Hahahaha!!!!

I started by adding a coat of gesso over my canvas and let it dry.  Then I sprayed Dylusions "Bubble Gum" mist all over for color.  I added gold gelato around the edges and worked it in really well with a water brush.  

I used the Heidi Swapp honeycomb stencil and molding paste mixed with the gold gelato to add some texture to the background.  I also added the pink bling from the kit to random parts of the design!

I used my heart punch and papers from the kit to create a small banner at the top of the canvas:

I just love the chevron wood veneers by UmWow studios (also from the Frosted Designs Store).  I added some gesso colored with the mist and topped them off with Rock Candy distress glitter.

I finished the canvas with the beautiful burlap heart in the kit.  It's really a gorgeous piece!!!  I put some of the Petaloo flowers on the top and sides, and added Maya Road resin flowers around the entire canvas for detail.

I just love the way this whole piece came together!!!  I will certainly be doing another one soon!!!!

I am also sharing this with Crafty Creations, where you can upload your most recent paper craft projects, at The Memory Nest!

Well gang...  Thanks so much for stopping in and have a LUCKY day :-)