Workshop at Birds In the Barn

Hello everyone, I hope you have had a nice weekend. I've been busy but it's been lovely. I chilled pretty much all day yesterday and today I taught a journal page workshop at Birds in the Barn Marks Tey. The ladies really looked after us and we had a lovely lunch, lots of tea and coffee and even home made cake from Karen. Janet always ensures that as many products are available for us to use all of which she sells in the shop.

It was lovely to see the group of ladies again and we had such fun. At one point I thought there might be a riot, as one eager lady was busy spraying her page and before she new it she was spraying the lady's next to her lol. Luckily it went lovely with what she was doing so harm done. It was funny though especially when she realised she had also sprayed herself.

We also had a special treat as the lovely Tracy Marriott brought in some of her amazing polymer clay ornaments, and jewellery. It was a real treat for the eyes, she is very talented and has some fabulous pieces.

Here we all are showing our pages

 

The foundation of the page was Four Paper Artsy Fresco Acrylics from the same colour family, for mine I chose Lavender, Pansy, Moon Light and Wisteria. I then sprayed some Turquoise Dylusions Ink and because it has the acrylic underneath it doesn't sink straight in creating some fab patterns.

At this point the ladies were invited to choose their stencils and stamps and we proceeded to complete our pages. The theme was poppy's, well it is November...

And here they are

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well that's it for this month. I couldn't fit a day for December so, my Workshop is January 9th, there are two only two places left already so if this is your thing get booked in quick.

 

See you all soon hugs Debs xx

 

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Some cards,

Hello everyone, welcome! I had a few pieces of design work to do and then it was time for free play so I made some cards. Yes I know! I hate making cards. It's weird, really after giving my self permission not to make cards I am gradually starting to enjoying it again, if I'm in the mood.

I was playing with some Fresco Acrylic Paints and Lyndy's spray dies. Once the page was finished I cut it into four.

Using a leaf stencil I added a little Gruacamole to each card. On top of this I used Iridescent Bronze from Golden. I chose a mix of stamps from Paper Artsy and once dry I mounted each onto black card.

I added a little grunge paste to look like snow and sprinkled some gold fine glitter, well it is forChristmas!

They are still a little damp so I haven't mounted them onto the cards except for one

 

 

I've got some ideas for some more so I'll be back with them once they are finished.

Take care all and I'll see you

Hugs Debs xxxx

 

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Show your face inspired by Tam

Hello everyone ooh hasn't it turned cold. Still it was toasty when I got home. Arriving home earlier than usual I decided to have a play. I wanted to paint a face in the style of Tamara Laporte to link to Kim Dellows show your face inspired by... Check the link to see all the details.

 

I love Tam's girls and this one is inspired by her Summer Gypsy, which is part of her mini series follow the link to see more of her work.

 

Well that's me tonight, you all keep safe and I'll see you soon hugs Debs xx

 

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New Challenge at That's Crafty

Hello everyone, I'm very pleased it's Friday, not just because it's nearly the weekend but it's also the day that a new challenge starts at That's Crafty. This week the theme is Black, White and a hint of ...

 

There are some fabulous projects from my team mates to inspire your imagination and by entering the challenge you will be in with a chance to win a £20 voucher to spend in the shop.

My inspiration was a simple birthday card

 

Here's what I did.

1. I took a piece of 8x8 craft card and folded it in half. On the front I splogged some Nougart Fresco Acrylic paint from Paper Artsy.
2. Using black Archival ink I stamped the feature which is magnolia dress form, from Deep Red
3. I added some more detail with Frises Délirantes by Azoline from Carabelle
4. And then stamped my sentiment and added some blacks jewels.

I really enjoyed making this card although a completely different style for me and it was quite a challenge to keep it clean but I got there.

I do hope you are inspired to have a go. Take care

, see you soon Debs xx

 

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Keeping it Simple

Hello everyone, thank you for stopping by. Today I'm sharing a little sneak peek of...

Arh! That would be telling, to see the full picture and all the details please visit That's Crafty.

And all will be reaveled.

Don't forget on Friday there is a new Theme on the Challenge blog of That's Crafty and I just know you are going to love it.

Take care all my crafty friends and I'll see you soon Debs xx

 

 

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Whimsey

Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by. It's been a blustery day here in Essex although it hasn't been cold. I've had the whole day to play, but my mojo went for a walk. Time being so prescious, this frustrated me a lot. After trying to find inspiration for a couple of hours I gave up and watched some TV.

I went back into the craftroom, but still nothing expired me. So I got the Fresco Acrylics from Paper Artsy and some Smoothy card and started brayering colours onto the card.

 

I then got out the stencils and using only two created this.

 

 

By now I sort of new that a face was coming

 

 

The Fresco Acrylic colours I used were, Pansy, Lavender, moonlight Hey Presto, Snowflake, Nougart, Blush Little BLack Dress, Vintage Lace and Cherry Red, from Paper Artsy. So was the leaf Stencil.

Archival Ink in, Fern Green and Watering can from Ranger.

Gray white board is from That's Crafty.

 

I haven't settled into the new craftroom yet, it is nice but it's not the shed, and I'm not in the garden. I'm sure I'll settle down. Well you all take care and I'll,see you soon. Hugs Debs xx

 

 

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Abstract

Evening everyone, I hope you are all well. Today I have an Abstract I created to enter the Paper Artsy challenge. I love playing this way and so when Leandra announced the theme I knew I would have to play.

I brayered several colours in layers onto a grey/white board 8x8 from Paper Artsy. The Fresco Acrylic paints l used were Nougart, Caramel, French Roast,

 

I then added a little Lake Wanika, and gave it a good dry. I sprinkled some blue Bister powder and spritzed it with water. I manipulate the board to move the colour and then dried it. I sprayed some Lyndy's Dyes Opal Spray Oats, and Tme Travel Teal.

 

I added some More Bisters in Blue and dried the board. Using the Lid and Cherry Red Fresco Acrylic paint I added 3 circles.

To finish I added some Dutch Gold Leaf. I have had this years and found it during my big tidy up.

And there you go! See you all soon, take care Debs xxx

 

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Made it, Well it is still Friday!

Hi there, thanks for popping. On Fridays I like to create a face; I love creating faces, and I'm learning to let go, and loosen up. And, I love linking to Kim Dellow's Show your face If you don't know about Kim's big link up then follow the link. In brief a wonderful array of faces get shared from some amazing artists. It truely is wonderful, seeing so many different styles.

For November Km invites us to create in a style of our favourite established artists; I haven't had time so far but hope to have a go.

Another great place is Face to Face, a closed Facebook group who share their faces. You can ask to be added if you would like to share your faces.

I haven't mangaged to create much lately as work has taken much of my energy, which is good! I feel I have a renewed interest, a new challenge. But that's work, so enough of that! Back to not having enough time or energy to create much. What I did have time for was some digital art.

I am really loving these small circles and have been playing with them a lot on the iPad. I'm after the new IPad by the way but it's not looking good... Yet!

Well enough waffle, I'll say good bye now, take care all! see you soon, hugs Debs xxx

 

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An early Decoration

Good morning my crafty friends and followers, thanks for popping in. Today is my day over at That's Crafty where you will find the full details of my little decoration. Sneak peek below.

 

It's been a funny week, well two weeks actually. I started a new role at work which temporary and I have ne vet known the time to fly so fast. Well that's not strictly true, as no doubt like many of you, a lost afternoon in the craft room is very common.

What makes your days spin so fast? I would love to know.

Well that's me signing off, take care all and I'll see you soon hugs Debs xx

 

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Anything Goes For Mixed Media World

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well, and enjoying your Sunday. Today starts the new challenge at MMW and the theme is anything goes. Please follow the guidelines to enter, to be in with a chance of winning £20 voucher from That's Crafty. There iare some amazing makes from my teammates, please do take a look, all the details are here.

My altered box came about from a request at work as to whether I could do some thing with it. It is a chocolate box and had various markings on it. I'm sorry there is no before picture I got carried away.

Here is the completed box.

 

 

Using Fresco Acrylic in Vintage Lace, from Paper Artsy I painted the whole box inside and out. I gave it all another coat. For the top I took a tissue and with Modge Podge stuck it to the lid. One it was completely dry, using a sanding block I sanded the tissue away from the edge leaving a nice edge. I then edge the box in Pewter Treasure Gold.

The flower is a tattered Floral die cut from Tim Holtz. Again painted in vintage lace and edged with the Treasure gold.

Here are some close ups

 

 

Well that's me for today, Take care all and I'll see you soon hugs Debs xx

 

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Faces for Art it Friday

Hello everyone this is a very quick post as I wanted to get it posted tonight. Each week I try to link a face I have created to Kim Dellow's show your face. You can read all about it here.

 

I have been so busy the last two weeks that I have not had time to create faces, however on Thursday I was at an induction and while listening to the speakers I found myself doodling faces. I was quite surprised how much I enjoyed the process and so kept the sheet and photographed it.

I first took it into Eraser an app I use to erase backgrounds if I only want part of a picture. I then took it into Procreate to add another layer which was a painted background. I then merged the two and this is what I got.

The face are drawn with Biro and the background is a mix of colours of Fresco Arylic Paints.

 

I find it fascinating to look at these faces and would love to know what you think as you look them?

 

That's me for tonight take care and I'll see you soon. Hugs Debs xxx

 

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New Challenge at That's Crafty

Hello everyone, thanks for popping in. Ooh it's been very wet here in Essex, especially yesterday, Bonfire night. I miss having kids round as I have no excuse to buy any fireworks.

I remember when I lived in Poplar, my window faced right over Canary Warf, where fire works could be seen regularly. I had quite a large balcony and would often sit out there watching the fireworks with a glass of wine. Memories...

Okay! so today I'm sharing what I created for the new Theme over on That's Crafty Challenege Blog, which is Tag Your It. There is some fabulous art on the blog from my team mates so go take a look and if you enter you are in for a chance of winning a £20 voucher to spend in the shop.

 

 

 

I heat dried it and watched the fabulous Cracks appear.

.I applied a thin coat of Crackle Gell from Paper Artsy to #8 Acrylic Tag from That's Crafty and once it was just touch dry I sprayed it with Light Green Media Mist from DecoArt.

 

Using Archival Inks in various colours and The Dinky stencils from That's Crafty I built up some interest on the tag

 

My stamps are from E Sara Naumann 18 for Paper Artsy. I also adde some Liquid Glass beads on the tag. On the reverse I painted it in gold Acrylic from Golden.

I do hope you get to play, take care Hugs Debs xx

 

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Three times as nice

Hello everyone, we have some new followers so a big hello to you all. Today it's my turn over at That's Crafty and I made this wallboard. You can see all the details here.

 

I am going to enter this into the current challenge at Paper Artsy whose theme is Triptychs. I was inspired by the lovely Lesley Ebdon's piece where she used a repetition of pattern.

 

Have a good day all and I'll see you later. Hugs Debs xxx

 

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Bluebells for New Challenge

Hello everyone, today we have a new Challenege over at Country View Crafts and this month the theme is the Colour Blue. My inspiration is a little different this month as I'm challenging myself to reduce the amount of colours I use.

I hope this and all the other fabulous designs from the team inspire you to have a go and enter the challenege. You could also win a £20 voucher to spend in the shop.

I used a 6x6 grey/white board tile and painted it with white Gesso to give it some texture as I used a heavy coat. Once dry I sprayed it with Lyndy's Stamp Gang Spray in Azure Blue and Bucanear Blue both of which have Mica content and other colours than blue. You can just see the colours peeking through.

I used this stencil with Dina Wakley Media Line paint in Midnight.

Next I took 2x2 mini canvas and sprayed it with Turquoise, ColorBloom Spray. I added a circle of paint drawn with writing adapter that fits on Dina tubes of paint.

Next I stamped a bluebell flower from ELB 22 from Paper Artsy and coloured it with paint pens lightly. This I stuck to the middle of the canvas which in turn was stuck to the tile. I repeated the scribbled circle around the canvass to tie the whole thing together.

Here are some close ups. You can see on the mini canvass that I have spritz and flicked a Tim Holtz techniques that can be used with sprays and inks that are water soluble. In this case it looks like water has leaked onto the canvas and stained it.

You can just see that I edged the canvass with a background stamp out of ELB 22 from PaperArtsy. I also edged the board with a little French Roast Fresco Acrylic.

Well that's me for now. I do hope you get the time to enter the challenge. Take care lovelies Hugs Debs xx

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