HLS ATC Challenge: Die Cuts

I have a fun set of ATCs to share with you today for the Happy Little Stampers challenge blog.  The theme this month is die cuts.  Hope to see you there!

I started with a partial page of gelli printed background that I had created using a large feather stencil and some color clocking.  I love feathers, and I thought this was perfect to pair with some feather die cuts.

I cut out the feather shapes in both black and white to add extra interest and offset them. I created a shadow behind the white with my black Stabilo Marks All pencil and activated it with water.

Next I chose some Tim Holtz Big Chatz stickers and backed them with a white banner.  I also created a shadow behind the white banner with my Stabilo pencil.

Lastly, I added some Nuvo Crystal Drops in black to add some shine to each one.

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you enjoy the fun inspiration the team has created for you this month!  Come and join us over on the HLS Challenge blog and show us what you create!

Collector of Curiosities Art Journal Page

Over in the Ode to Paper Friends Facebook page tonight, the LIVE video was all about creating this black and white with a pop of color art journal page!

HLS Watercolor Challenge for October

It's time for the HLS watercolor challenge, and I have created a bright and fun art journal page to share with you today.

Happy Little Stampers September ATC Challenge: Ocean/Sea

Happy Little Stampers' ATC Challenge theme this month is Ocean/Sea and this happens to be one of my favorite themes and color schemes :)  I also happen to love the water, it is my happy place.  It's so peaceful.

HLS September Watercolor Challenge: Tropical Theme

Robin S Sharma once wrote:  Getting lost along your path is part of finding the path you are meant to be on. When I finished this "Lost and Found" watercolor piece this summer, I knew it had something to do with finding my path in my art.

Sweet Sentiment August Sketch Challenge

It's time for a new Sketch Challenge over at Sweet Sentiment!  This month I have created a mixed media tag with a fun Stamping Bella image :)

HLS ATC August Challenge...Time!

It's time for a new ATC Challenge at HLS!  The theme this month is "Time" and I have created another bundle of ATCs :)

I started these just as I usually do, with a big piece of bristol or mixed media paper.  Then I added some Dr PH Martins Hydrus watercolors and let them move around.  Next I did some stamping and then I cut them down to size.  I got 8 ATCs out of this sheet of paper and I kept the little extra pieces to add as embellishments to these cards.  After I cut them to size, I distressed the edges with distress inks and heat embossed the text which comes from a stamp by Tim Holtz.  Then I layered on some embroidery thread, and the extra bits of paper which I also added three brads to.  I think the brads give a nice finishing touch. Thanks for stopping by to visit, I will have more projects for you again soon!