Featured Friday over at Becca's Blog!

Hello there fellow crafters!

Today I'm honored to be featured over at The Damsel of Distressed's Blog also know as the lovely Becca!

I first met Becca during her term at Crafty Gals Corner as she was one of the DT members for the challenge blog I started. She makes MANY wonderful projects, and her style is just unique and awesome. She has so much inspiration on her blog mixed in with her humorous personality, and she asked ME to be featured on her blog! 

During a Featured Friday, Becca picks her favorite project from that person's blog and we each CASE it! The original project was:

Now, CASEing your own work is pretty darn difficult. I've never done that before but here's what I came up with:

Since the last project was very much actual sea colors with blues and greens, I figured I would take a completely different approach on this project and use fun and bright colors. I also thought the rainbow colored hair would be a nice touch. 

To create the background I used Stamping Up! Ink Refills to create the background much like you would with Alcohol Inks. The shell die cuts are hard to see but they are black with a lot of sparkle to them.  

If you'd like to see how Becca CASed my project then go check out her blog!

I also have some other exciting news! Starting on September 24th, Becca and I are starting a monthly collaboration called the BS Session (Becca & Sammy). The last Thursday of the month we will be providing you tips and tricks to crafting. I'll be providing some coloring tips and she will be providing Mix Media tips.  

Thanks for stopping by today!

Sassy Studio Designs ~ Flashback Friday ~ Syrena

TGIF Sassy Fans!

Every Friday the Sassy Studio Design Team will provide you with inspiration on a particular image. These are images are ones that may have been forgotten about, or need a little extra lovin!

The selected image will be available at a discount for one week!

This weeks image is: Syrena

Here's my take on this super pretty mermaid!

The following items were used to create this Pocket Letter:
All cardstock - Stash
Pearl Paper - Paper Temptress
Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - The Paper Temptress

*I do ALL my marker coloring on this, it's fantastic!*
Mother of Pearl Vellum (Bubbles) - Paper Temptress
Swiss Dots Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug
Clam Shaped Card - Silhouette Cut File
Copic Markers

 Check out the awesome inspiration on this image from my Sassy Sisters & Sassy Brother here!

Faery Ink ~ August Release

Hello there!

So the lovely Amanda has restructured some things around Faery Ink! Instead of having a New Release every month, she has decided to release new images EVERY FRIDAY! 

We have also moved over to a new site, and there are no longer monthly challenges over at the blog - Faery Ink

Instead - there are monthly challenges going on the Facebook Group - be sure to pop by and share all things Faery Ink we all love to see them!

Also, the Etsy store is no longer being used but have no fear! You can still purchase your favorite images HERE!

This particular New Image is called: Gabbie Sea Baubles

Here's my take on the image:

I just love mermaids, and nautical things (in case you haven't noticed)! However, I decided to try this gal in colored pencils! Boy oh boy - that was a lot of hair to color but it was so fun! I also attempted a new technique I learned from a Kit & Clowder monthly subscription class, and that was the drawn in scales on the mermaid's tale.

The following supplies were used to make this card:

Purple Cardstock - Stash
Gold Paper - Recollections

Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - The Paper Temptress

*I do all my coloring on this - It's SUPER!*

Open Sea Stamp Set - Stamping Up
Elderberry, Grape Jelly, Lulu Lavender Ink Pads - Memento
Pearls - Stash

Ships Wheel - Cut from the Silhouette

Sentiment - Stash
Pearls - Stash 

Copic Markers

Thanks for stopping by today!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #27: Under the Sea + Mixed Media Tutorial

**PICTURE HEAVY**

HELLO FRIENDS!

So there's a great challenge going on over at Crafty Gals Corner! We have a challenge that begins every  WEDNESDAY! More often then not there are MULTIPLE SPONSORS PER WEEK! So there's plenty of chances to win! 

This week's challenge at Crafty Gals Corner is Under the Sea!

Sweet Pea Stamps

Prize: $20 Gift Certificate 

So - If you've been following me for a while you probably know that I have a serious obsession with the sea, mermaids, and nautical things. I chose to use this stunning image by Ching Chou Kuik called Deep Sea Siren. I really wanted to do something special with this image - so I decided to do a mixed media canvas. 

This was a LOT of fun but still kinda nerve wrecking because I'm VERY new to mixed media and still experimenting with things. I do, however, ABSOLUTELY LOVE HOW THIS CAME OUT! I hope you do too. I have a little picture tutorial of how this came to be as well. First though, I will show you the final result!

So how in the world did a blank canvas get to this point? Let me show you - It's extremely rare that I take pictures of my progressive journey through mixed media. I hope it inspires you to try it if you haven't yet!

Here are some of the supplies that I used - Gesso, Modeling Paste, Modge Podge, Paint Brushes, Acrylic Paints, STAMPlorations Stencils, Water Spray Bottle, Frame, Image by Ching Chou Kuik, 8x10 Canvas 

I also used - Inkdinkado Chalks, Sea Shells, Netting from the Sea Shells, Silver Glass Glitter, Frantage Powder, Pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers, Wild Orchid Crafts Pearls, Texture Brush

Colored Image - Deep Sea Siren by Ching Chou Kuik

Boy that Octopus was very interesting to color and I struggled for a while trying to figure out how exactly to do it. If anyone is interested I used the following Copic Markers:

Darkest to Lightest

E18, E19, YR18, YR16, Y38

I started out by coating the canvas in Gesso and the setting the image in the middle. I then lightly brushed over the edges of the images with the Gesso and let the whole thing dry. My next step was to coat the canvas in modeling paste. Yes- Modeling Paste is a little thick for this but it worked well for this project - not so much for stenciling though. I really need to try and find some texture paste or something that spreads a little easier. I then used the textured brush and dabbed it all over the canvas to create that effect.

I put the STAMPlorations stencil in the corner and brushed more modeling paste over it. I let it set for a few minuets and then used Turquoise acrylic paint and swirled it over the modeling paste and then removed the stencil and viola! 

I then took the same turquoise paint and mixed it with a little bit of Bahama blue and white so that it would lighten it up a bit. I used that mixture to paint the remainder of the canvas and very carefully painted it in between the dark turquoise "bubbles". It looked a little funny so I used some similar colored chalk and chalked all the way up to the edge of the image. 

I can't believe I've never seen or heard of Fran-tage powder until recently!! I don't know what rock I was under but this stuff is AWESOME. Well while googling this Frant-age powder I also found Silver Glass Glitter and got some of that as well. The Glass Glitter does NOT melt like the embossing powder, but if you combine them the glass glitter with the embossing powder it kinda sticks down. I did use Modge Podge as a base layer though.

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A LONG time ago I bought decorative shells from Michaels and they came in this white netted bag. Well for whatever reason, at the time, I kept the netted bag and finally found the PERFECT use for it. I cut in half and tied a knot in it and used it on the bottom right corner. 

In conjunction with the netting I used Wild Orchid Crafts flowers and pearls to create this flower border.

Up close picture of the Glass Glitter and Fran-tage Powder

I picked up this little frame on clearance at Michaels at one point and it came in hand for this project. I glued some tiny little shells on it.

I used some of the bigger shells in the corner and used lots of texture paste to build up around it so I could stick the little frame there. 

Then final result is -

I really enjoyed creating this project and I hope you enjoyed the tutorial and a sneaky peek into my journey with this project. 

Thanks for stopping by today! Go ahead and head on over to Crafty Gals Corner, and join in on our challenge! You have until Tuesday at 12:00pm to enter!

I'd like to enter this project into the following challenges:

Crafting by Design - Recycle/Reuse (The netting was a packaging that held the shells I bought) - 7/13

Fab N Funky Challenges - Inspired by a Song ( Under the Sea - Little Mermaid) - 7/21

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes - 7/13

Penny's Challenges - Anything Goes - 7/13

Clear it Out Challenges - Anything Goes - 7/12

Ike's World Challenge - Fantasy - 7/12

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes - 7/12

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes - 7/13

Tip Top Tuesday - Summer Fun - 7/19

Anything But a Card - Anything Goes #49- 7/25

Come and Get it Challenges - Anything Goes with Flowers - 7/11

Crafting When We Can - Summer Fun - 7/17

Glitter N Sparkles - Anything Goes - 7/10

Sparkling Black Rose - Anything Goes with Non Cards - 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes - 7/17

That Crafty Place - Anything Goes with Mixed Media - 7/18

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes - 7/12

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes - 7/12

Get Creative Challenges - Must Use Flowers - 7/12

Marker Pop - Anything Goes - 7/11

Not Just Cards - Anything Goes - 3.5 weeks

Oh La La Creations - All that Glitters - 7/18

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes - 7/18

Sparkle and Sprinkle - Anything Goes with Embossing Powder - 7/25

Sparkle & Shine - Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge Blog - 7/31

Sassy Studio Designs ~ Flash Back Friday ~ Buttercream Babe - The Little Mermaid

TGIF Sassy Fans!

Every Friday the Sassy Studio Design Team will provide you with inspiration on a particular image. These are images are ones that may have been forgotten about, or need a little extra lovin!

The selected image will be available at a discount for one week!

This weeks image is: Buttercream Babe - The Little Mermaid

Here's my take on this image:

I absolutely LOVE the Little Mermaid and all things related to the sea. This was by far my favorite Buttercream Babe thus far. Check out the awesome inspiration my Sassy Sisters & Sassy Brother here!

The following items were used to create this card:

Under the Sea Paper - Stash

Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - The Paper Temptress

*I do ALL my marker coloring on this, it's fantastic!*
Card - Silhouette Cut File
Pearl/Rhinestones - Recollections
Seashells, Seahorse, Sea grass - Die Cuts
Wink of Stella - Clear Glitter Pen
Copic Markers

Thanks for stopping by!

Clear it Out Challenge # 84: My Style/Favorites

Happy Tuesday fellow crafters!

IT'S CHALLENGE TIME!

  It's time for another challenge over at Clear it Out Challenges!

The goal with these challenges is to clear out your stash, you know the stuff you've been holding on to, or things that you just don't know what to do with? As well as have fun!

This week’s challenge:

Theme: Your Style
Stash: Favorites

Our sponsor this week is:

Lacy Sunshine

So of course this challenge was a bunch of fun because it was all about my style and my favorites! I'm not quite sure what I'd call my style other than - Colorful! My Favorites however - My Copics, Alcohol Inks, and MERMAIDS!

The following items were used to create this card:

White Cardstock (Card Base) - Recollections

Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - Paper Temptress

* I do all my coloring on this!!*

Alcohol Inks - Tim Holtz
Twine - Stash
Starfish - Stash
Netting - Stash
Pearls - Recollections
The Open Sea - Stamping Up!
Copic Markers

Now it's your turn!

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Clear it Out Challenges to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to Clear It Out Challenges # 84: My Styles/Favorites!

Faery Ink - June Release

Hello there!

So the lovely Amanda has restructured some things around Faery Ink! Instead of having a New Release every month, she has decided to release new images EVERY FRIDAY! 

We have also moved over to a new site, and there are no longer monthly challenges over at the blog - Faery Ink

Instead - there are monthly challenges going on the Facebook Group - be sure to pop by and share all things Faery Ink we all love to see them!

Also, the Etsy store is no longer being used but have no fear! You can still purchase your favorite images HERE!

This particular New Image is called: Breezy Mermaid

Here's my take on the image:

The following supplies were used to make this card:

Pink, Ivory, Crackle Cardstock - Stash

Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - The Paper Temptress

*I do all my coloring on this - It's SUPER!*

Lace - Stash

Picot Cirlce - Spellbinders 

Flowers - Recollections & Wild Orchid Crafts

Spectrum Noir Markers

Thanks for stopping by today!

Faery Ink Monthly Facebook Challenge ~ Mermaids!

Hello Crafty Friends!

It's time for another monthly Facebook challenge over at the Faery Ink Facebook Page! 

This month's challenge is MERMAIDS!

In case you haven't noticed, I LOVE all things nautical and sea related. My mother always said that I must have been a mermaid in a previous life! So here is what I created for this Challenge:

I used this amazingly awesome image called "Mermaid on the Rocks" and you can find it, and plenty of other adorable images, at the Faery Ink Shop.

I used the following items to create this card:

Tan, Blue Cardstock - Stash
Heavenly White 80# - Paper Temptress
*I do all my coloring on this fantastic cardstock!*
Pearls - Recollections
Anchor Die - Spellbinders

Wave & Shell Die (can't remember the name)
White Netting - Ribbon from Michaels

Spectrum Noir & Copic Markers

Thanks for stopping by today. Remember that Faery Ink now has a NEW RELEASE EVERY FRIDAY!! How awesome is that? No more waiting a whole month for new images.

Stay tuned to see what's coming this Friday!

Clear it Out Challenge # 79:School's Out

Happy Tuesday fellow crafters!

IT'S CHALLENGE TIME!

  It's time for another challenge over at Clear it Out Challenges!

The goal with these challenges is to clear out your stash, you know the stuff you've been holding on to, or things that you just don't know what to do with? As well as have fun!

This week’s challenge:

Theme: School's Out
Stash: Brads/Eyelets

Our sponsor this week is:

Prize: $20 Gift Certificate

I used Flowers on the Beach but the lovely Conie Fong! Her images are just stunning! I also used both brads AND eyelets! Being a college student myself, I too the school's out to mean SUMMER VACATION! I just love summer, and mermaids, and the beach so this was perfect!

The following items were used to create this card:

Purple & Whit Cardstock - Stash

Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - Paper Temptress

* I do all my coloring on this!!*

Pearls - Paper Studio
Silver Flourish - Recollections
Spectrum Noir Markers

Now it's your turn!

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Clear it Out Challenges to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to Clear It Out Challenges # 79: School's Out