tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87280695545740661312024-03-05T05:23:27.355+00:00Trish's ArtTrishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.comBlogger293125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-64404335277194220892018-11-25T11:21:00.000+00:002018-11-25T11:21:07.282+00:00PaperArtsy Challenge: Foiling (again)Still with the current theme on <a href="https://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2018/11/2018-topic-20-foiling-topic.html">PaperArtsy</a> of Foiling, I've made another Christmas card.<br />
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Using my other new JOFY stamp set JOFY68, and the background JOFY65 I made a card inspired by Jo herself in the release of her new Christmas stamp sets <a href="https://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2018/08/new-paperartsy-products-2018-xmas-jofy.html">here</a>.<br />
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I embossed the snowflakes background stamp from JOFY65, then coloured with Distress inks (Broken China and Iced Spruce).</div>
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I foiled the Snow from JoFY 68 with silver leaf.</div>
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Finally I used some silver thread and a Sizzix thinlit mini snowflake.</div>
<br />Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-42850644382540325702018-11-22T10:41:00.000+00:002018-11-22T10:41:03.796+00:00PaperArtsy Challenge : FoilingThe current challenge at <a href="https://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2018/11/2018-topic-20-foiling-topic.html">PaperArtsy is Foiling</a>.<br />
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So off I went to hunt down my foil and sticky embossing powder. It has been a loooong time since I did any of that! I didn't have any foil, but had some leaf (I hope it still counts!)<br />
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I was inspired by my new JOFY65 stamp set, and the card Jo made in the <a href="https://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2018/08/new-paperartsy-products-2018-xmas-jofy.html">post </a>when the stamps were announced.<br />
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So the stamp set is JOY65, and the words are by IndigoBlu.<br />
I stamped the image, then used a Tsukineko Emboss Pen where I wanted the leaf, and used Ranger Sticky emboss powder over the emboss pen. Then I stuck the leaf onto the (still hot) embossing powder.<br />
The rest of the image is coloured with Prismacolor Pencils, blended with Sansodor.<br />
I touch of Red Stickles on the berries for a bit of extra bling, and finally I used Distress Pumice Stone to soften the edges and make it look "smokey".Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-22269945840616845962018-08-11T10:04:00.002+01:002018-08-11T10:04:20.166+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge: Mint Sage Claret and GoldI have entered the latest <a href="https://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2018/07/2018-topic-13-colour-mint-sage-claret.html">PaperArtsy challenge: Mint, Sage, Claret and Gold</a>.<br />
I was inspired by Alison Hall's post <a href="https://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2018/08/2018-13-mint-sage-claret-gold-with-eev.html">here</a>, so much so I went out and bought a Gelli Plate to try her backgrounds.<br />
It was great fun (i.e. messy), and I made four cards with the masterboard I created.<br />
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I used Fresco Acrylic paints in Claret, Sage and Old Gold. I stamped EEG15 with Honey Dew.<br />
The main stamping is from ELB22, HP1110, Tim Holtz CMS253 and CMS106.<br />
I then used gold embossing powder to frame the edges.Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-28899280244980518312017-07-29T18:01:00.001+01:002017-07-29T18:01:30.518+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge : Dark to Light and ContrastsThe latest challenge at <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2017/07/2017-topic-10-dark-to-light-and.html">PaperArtsy</a> is Dark to Light and Contrasts.<br />
I am in a lot of pain at the moment, so not able to do much, but I really wanted to join in. So I decided to do a simple card, similar to the one I submitted for the Aqua challenge. <br />
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The background is painted with <a href="https://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Acrylic Paint</a> (Eggplant), and I used Lilac on a stamp from <a href="https://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/eclectica-ellen-vargo-02-4741-p.asp">EEV02</a> for the scratchy squares background.<br />
The stencils in the foreground are done in Snowflake and Lilac (just in the centre of the flowers), and I used <a href="https://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/008-pa-stencil-by-jofy-4720-p.asp">008 PA Stencil (JOFY)</a> and <a href="https://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/003-pa-stencil-by-lin-brown-4686-p.asp">003 PA Stencil (Lin Brown)</a>Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-13767224329505897732017-07-13T14:22:00.001+01:002017-07-13T14:22:38.364+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge : AquaIt's been a while since I last posted!<br />
The current <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2017/07/2017-topic-9-aqua-introduction-and.html">PaperArtsy</a> challemge is Aqua.<br />
My card is inspired by a card Jo Firth-Young made back in 2015 (I save all the posts with pictures I like as inspiration, then just scroll through when I am not sure what I feel like making).<br />
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The background is created using <a href="https://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Acrylic Paints</a>, the background stamp is from <a href="https://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/eclectica-ellen-vargo-02-4741-p.asp">EEV02</a>, the Stencil is <a href="https://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/011-pa-stencil--by-jofy-5237-p.asp">011 PA Stenceil (JOFY)</a> and the words are from<a href="https://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/eclectica-lin-brown-22-5690-p.asp"> ELB22</a>.Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-59255286667350228962017-04-08T17:01:00.000+01:002017-04-08T17:02:56.122+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge: Blue and OchreThe new challenge over at <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2017/03/2017-5-blue-and-ochre-challenge.html">PaperArtsy is Blue and Ochre</a>. I took my inspiration from <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2017/03/2017-5-under-sea-by-chris-dark.html">Chris Dark - Under the Sea</a>.<br />
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I used Fresco Paints and JOFY stamps for my card.Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-81383578583764904022017-02-14T21:44:00.003+00:002017-02-14T21:44:38.679+00:00PaperArtsy Challenge : MasksThe challenge over at <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2017/02/2017-topic-2-masks-challenge.html">PaperArtsy</a> is Masks.<br />
My card is inspired by Lin Brown, and uses both masks and stencils.<br />
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Background is <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Paints</a>. The stamps are <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/jofy-stamp-set-33-5253-p.asp">JOFY33</a><br />
I have masked the first flower stamp to stamp the second one "behind" (well really over it), and used <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/011-pa-stencil--by-jofy-5237-p.asp">JOFY11</a> Stencil and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/023-pa-stencil--by-clare-lloyd-6020-p.asp">Claire Lloyd 23 Stencil</a> (with more Fresco Paint) in the background.Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-21600369180552634722017-01-28T14:24:00.003+00:002017-01-28T14:25:37.455+00:00PaperArtsy Challenge : Pink and OrangeThe new challenges for PaperArtsy have started. This challenge is<a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2017/01/2017-topic-1-pink-and-orange-challenge.html"> Pink and Orange</a>. Not two colours I would normally put together!<br />
My inspiration came from Jo Firth Young on the release of her new stamps <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2017/01/new-from-paperartsy-jofy-jan-2017.html">here</a>.<br />
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For the background I used<a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp"> Fresco Paints</a> (Vanilla and Tinned Peas) and the <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/008-pa-stencil-by-jofy-4720-p.asp">JOFY stencil 008</a><br />
Then I stamped with <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/jofy-stamps-stencils-286-c.asp">JOFY25, 33, 37, 38</a> and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/eclectica-lin-brown-22-5690-p.asp">ELB22</a><br />
I then coloured them in with <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Paint</a> (Very Berry, Sherbet, Rose, Butternut, Tango)Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-86083073911492788302016-12-15T13:05:00.002+00:002016-12-15T13:05:43.937+00:00PaperArtsy Challenge : Mail ArtThis week's PaperArtsy challenge is Mail Art, see <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/12/2016-24-mail-art-challenge.html">here</a>.<br />
This week I combined the bleach technique from last week, with a faux postcard for mail art. <br />
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I used stamps from <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/id04-ezmounted-3365-p.asp">ID04</a>, and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Paints</a> (Snowflake, China, London Bus, Yellow Submarine and Granny Smith).Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-15779198134753184722016-12-09T15:24:00.000+00:002016-12-09T15:24:02.377+00:00PaprtArtsy Challenge : Bleach (3)Another Paprtartsy challenge card. This time I loved the piece by Kaz Hall <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/12/2016-23-bleached-flowers-by-kaz-hall.html">here</a>.<br />
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I used <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/hot-pick-1009-2967-p.asp">HP1009</a> for the flower, and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/eclectica-emma-godfrey-15-6015-p.asp">EEG15</a> for the background stamps and the sentiment.<br />
Like Kaz i used bleach to make the background a lighter colour, and to highlight the petals.<br />
Very effective!<br />
The paint splatters (and stanping) are all <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Paints</a>, in Snowflake, China, Haystack, Professor Plum and Eggplant.Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-52438692291254322662016-12-06T12:27:00.001+00:002016-12-06T12:27:29.868+00:00PaperArtsy Challenge : Bleach (2)Having made the first card by <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/12/2016-23-to-bleach-or-not-to-bleach-by.html">Lesley Ebdon</a>, I made a card inspired by her second card in the post.<br />
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The main star is from <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/jofy-set-03-3817-p.asp">JOFY03</a>.<br />
The background is Distress Ink Iced Spruce and Adirondak Cloudy Blue with a bit of Distress Broken China.<br />
The fstars are stencilled with <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Snowflake</a> to create the faux bleach and the sentiment is from <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/hot-pick-xmas-09-5791-p.asp">HPXM09</a>.Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-25913416243817119082016-12-05T15:06:00.001+00:002016-12-05T15:08:08.498+00:00PaperArtsy Challenge : Bleach TechniquesOver at PaperArtsy the challenge is <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/11/2016-23-bleach-techniques-challenge.html">Bleach Techniques</a>.<br />
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This post by <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/12/2016-23-to-bleach-or-not-to-bleach-by.html">Lesey Ebdon</a> caught my eye, and I had a go at her Christmas Card.<br />
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The star is from <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/jofy-set-03-3817-p.asp">JOFY03</a>.<br />
The background is Distress Tumbled Glass and Adirondak Rust, with the faux bleach being <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Snowflake Fresco Paint</a> through a stars stencil.<br />
The sentiment is by Hero Arts.Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-77656516196208792382016-07-31T17:28:00.001+01:002016-07-31T17:28:09.827+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge : Colour Mixing (2)After making my last card, inspired by <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/07/2016-14-triplicity-by-hazel-agnew.html">Hazel Agnew</a>, I decided to try again, trying to achieve a more watercolour look.<br />
First thing I did was to use a page from a book in the background (with a whitewash over), like Hazel did, as this makes a big difference.<br />
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Still using just Pumpkin Soup and China <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Paints</a> (with a bit of Snowflake and Satin Glaze), I tried again<br />
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Fun and interesting to experiment!Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-68900660362407511372016-07-31T17:20:00.002+01:002016-07-31T17:20:58.106+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge : Colour MixingThe challenge at <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/07/2016-14-colour-mixing-challenge.html">PaperArtsy is Colour Mixing</a><br />
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I loved the post by <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/07/2016-14-triplicity-by-hazel-agnew.html">Hazel Agnew</a>, especially her second journal page, the landscape.<br />
I made my card from her pictures, although I cannot replicate the beuatiful watercolour effect she achieved, I am still happy with my attempt<br />
It was great fun using just 2 paint colours, and creating all the different colours from them<br />
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I used <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Paints</a> in Pumpkin Soup and China, plus <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-finish---satin-glaze-3115-p.asp">Satin Glaze</a> to dilute<br />
The stamps are <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/jofy-stamp-set-14-4195-p.asp">JOFY14</a> and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/jofy-stamp-set-33-5253-p.asp">JOFY33</a><br />
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To define the hills and fields I used a distress marker and a wet paintbrush<br />
<br />Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-22996611269947973332016-06-10T10:46:00.000+01:002016-06-10T10:46:01.795+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge : HousesThe latest challenge at PaperArtsy is <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/05/2016-11-our-house-challenge.html">Our House</a><br />
My card was inspired by Leandra's Persicope with Emma Godfery stamps <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJA-3zUeWaQ">here</a><br />
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The background is on <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/smoothy-heavyweight---a4-white-stamping-card-pkt-10-4209-p.asp">Heavy Smoothy Card</a>.<br />
I used <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Paints</a> : Tango, Yellow Submarine, Professor Plum, Claret, Granny Smith, Dusky Teal and Toad Hall<br />
Archival Inks for stamping : Black, Leaf Green, Crimson, Cobolt, Cornflower, Tree branch<br />
Stamps : <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/eclectica-emma-godfrey-15-6015-p.asp">EEG15</a> and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/bricks--mortar-1-on-ez-mount-2131-p.asp">Bricks and Mortor 1</a>, <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/mini-44-1971-p.asp">Mini 44</a><br />
Stencils : <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/paperartsy-stencil-001-lin-brown-4684-p.asp">Lin Brown</a>, <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/mini-vine-4161-p.asp">Mini Vine</a>Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-16566902520087579862016-04-30T16:25:00.003+01:002016-04-30T16:25:45.016+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge : more white spacesI've been having fun with the White Spaces challenge on for <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/04/2016-topic-8-white-space-challenge.html">PaperArtsy</a><br />
Especially the <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/04/2016-8-box-of-cards-by-ellie-knol.html">Ellie Knol</a> post that has inspired this CAS card<br />
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The background colour is <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Paint</a> : Tango, Yellow Submarine and London Bus<br />
The stamps are <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/id04-ezmounted-3365-p.asp">ID04</a> and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/travel-plate-4-on-ez-mount-1916-p.asp">Travel Plate 4</a> in Versafine Smokey Gray<br />
The die is Sizzlets dragonfly #3Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-62061229859418809952016-04-29T15:46:00.001+01:002016-04-29T15:46:42.215+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge : White spaces againStill inspired by <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/04/2016-8-box-of-cards-by-ellie-knol.html">Ellie Knol</a>, I made another CAS card for the <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/04/2016-topic-8-white-space-challenge.html">PaperArtsy </a>challenge<br />
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This time I used Distress Stains (Faded Jeans, Broken China, Dusty Concord and Wild Honey) and an acrylic block<br />
The stamps are <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/hot-pick-1007-2903-p.asp">HP1007</a> and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/id04-ezmounted-3365-p.asp">ID04</a>, stamped with archival ink coffee<br />
The die is Sizzlets Dragonfly #3<br />
<br />Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-10687920611520161132016-04-29T10:03:00.001+01:002016-04-29T10:03:31.571+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge : White Space 2Another card for the <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/">PaperArtsy</a> challenge. I was inspired by <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/04/2016-8-box-of-cards-by-ellie-knol.html">Ellie Knol's</a> lovely CAS cards<br />
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For the background I used Distress Inks (sprayed with water and picked up on an acrylic block) - Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Shabby Shutters and Aged Mahogany<br />
The stamps are <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/hot-pick-1007-2903-p.asp">HP1007</a> and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/id04-ezmounted-3365-p.asp">ID04</a>, but stamped with Archival ink - tree branch<br />
The die is PaperArtsy "Branch" (by Lin Brown I think), although I cant find in on the PA website to add a link (sorry)Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-24281932418113613612016-04-26T14:32:00.002+01:002016-04-26T14:32:56.310+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge : White SpaceThe latest challenge over at <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/04/2016-topic-8-white-space-challenge.html">PaperArtsy is White Space</a><br />
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I went with a very simple design for my card<br />
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I used Distress Ink Twisted Citron through <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/paperartsy-stencil-023-clare-lloyd-6020-p.asp">stencil 023 by Claire Lloyd</a><br />
then stamped a lovely flower stamp I got from PaperArtsy as a gift with one of my orders, and finally the "with love" from <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/jofy-stamp-set-23-4701-p.asp">JOFY 23</a><br />
I painted the flowers with <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Paints</a> Tango and Yellow SubmarineTrishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-29880956326609729462016-04-17T15:46:00.001+01:002016-04-17T15:47:49.338+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge : Resists III decided to make another card for the <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/04/2016-topic-7-resists-challenge.html">PaperArtsy challenge : resists</a><br />
This card was inspired by <a href="http://jofirthyoung.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/paint-paint-stencil-stamp.html">Jo Firth-Young</a><br />
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I used <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco paints</a> for the background (Stone and Chalk)<br />
Then I squished embossing ink through <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/paperartsy-stencil-023-clare-lloyd-6020-p.asp">stencil 023 (Clare Lloyd)</a><br />
and covered with embossing powder and heat set. These are the lozenges down the right side. This bit I am most dissatisfied with, as I don't think it goes very well with the rest of the card now the card is finished.<br />
Anyway, I then covered the card with Tango, Smoked Paprika and Yellow Submarine Fresco paints<br />
Next Stone through <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/paperartsy-stencil--011-jofy-5237-p.asp">stencil 11 (JOFY)</a><br />
I wiped back the paint from the embossed area and stamped with <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/jofy-stamp-set-14-4195-p.asp">JOFY14</a> and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/jofy-stamp-set-33-5253-p.asp">JOFY33</a><br />
I coloured the stamps with more Fresco paint : Granny Smith and Tinned Peas, London Bus, Tango and Yellow Submarine Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-52289358030113822392016-04-15T12:05:00.001+01:002016-04-15T12:06:07.611+01:00PaperArtsy Challenge : ResistsThe challenge on <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/04/2016-topic-7-resists-challenge.html">PaperArtsy</a> is resists, and this is my entry<br />
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I went old school with a faux batik effect for my card<br />
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I used a Tim Holtz Cargo stencil, and stamped clear embossing ink through it, then used clear embossing powder<br />
Next I used distress inks (cracked pistachio and blueprint sketch) in Leandra's corner-corner-side technique<br />
I then put a clean piece of paper over the car and ironed it intil all the embossing was lifted<br />
Next I used Distress ink Brushed corduroy to distress the look<br />
For my main stamping I used <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/hot-pick-1110-3145-p.asp">HP1110</a><br />
and in the background <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/mini-44-1971-p.asp">Mini 44</a> with archival leaf green and cobalt<br />
The word is from Stampers Anonymous Classics #1 Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-46598675237196106162016-02-14T16:29:00.003+00:002016-02-14T16:29:49.655+00:00PaperArtsy Challenge : Wax (2)I had so much fun making the last <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/portfolio-water-soluble-oil-pastels-set-of-24-3283-p.asp">Portfolio crayon</a> card, I decided to make another.<br />
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I used <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/smoothy-heavyweight---a4-white-stamping-card-pkt-10-4209-p.asp">Heavy Smoothy Card</a>, and scribbled the crayons onto the card.<br />
I blended the colours with my finger, and heated it with a heat gun to let it absorb into the card.<br />
I stamped with <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/jofy-collection-38-5696-p.asp">JOFY38</a> and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/jofy-collection-25-5057-p.asp">JOFY25</a> in black ink, and with <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/mini-44-1971-p.asp">MN44</a> in <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-finish---snowflake-3109-p.asp">Snowflake Fresco Paint</a><br />
I finally coloured the flowers with Prismcolor pencils. Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-28866589495556334302016-02-14T16:21:00.002+00:002016-02-14T16:22:17.425+00:00PaperArtsy challenge : WaxOver at <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/02/2016-topic-3-wax-challenge.html">PaperArtsy</a> the current challenge is Wax.<br />
I hunted down my (almost forgotten) <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/portfolio-water-soluble-oil-pastels-set-of-24-3283-p.asp">Portfolio Crayons</a> for a play.<br />
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I used <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/smoothy-heavyweight---a4-white-stamping-card-pkt-10-4209-p.asp">heavy smoothy card</a>, and scribbled the crayons on the surface. I smooshed them with my finger to blend them, then zapped it with a heat gun to make the wax absorb into the card.<br />
I used Tim Holtz Cargo stencil and more crayon, which I zapped (the crayon not the stencil) to make it bubble and raise a bit.<br />
After it had dried I stamped from <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/hot-pick-1110-3145-p.asp">HP1110</a>, and <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/mini-44-1971-p.asp">MN44</a> with <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-finish---snowflake-3109-p.asp">snowflake Fresco Paint</a><br />
Finally I used red crayon to colour a piece of card and stamped the words.Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-43914249844020868812016-01-23T13:47:00.003+00:002016-01-23T13:47:35.045+00:00PaperArtsy Challenge : Hearts part 2<div style="text-align: left;">
So after I made the heart card inspired by <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/01/2016-topic-2-heart-canvas-by-wanda.html">Wanda Hentges</a> (my previous post), I made a card using the card stencil with the grunge paste circles on it. </div>
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For the heart I used <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/smoothy-heavyweight---a4-white-stamping-card-pkt-10-4209-p.asp">Smoothy heavy card</a>, <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco paints</a> (little black dress and Old Gold), <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/grunge-paste-4129-p.asp">grunge paste</a> and a touch of Treasure gold.</div>
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The background is Distress cardstock (red), which I stamped a script stamp and embossed in gold.</div>
Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8728069554574066131.post-52527980466074418992016-01-22T15:01:00.002+00:002016-01-22T15:01:28.071+00:00PaperArtsy Challenge : HeartsOur latest challenge at <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/01/2016-topic-2-hearts-challenge.html">PaperArtsy is Hearts</a><br />
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I was inspired by the canvas made by <a href="http://blog.paperartsy.co.uk/2016/01/2016-topic-2-heart-canvas-by-wanda.html">Wanda Henges</a><br />
I made a card in a similar design, using her idea of making my own heart template, and like Wanda I put the grunge paste over the heart stencil as well, so I can make another card with the heart.<br />
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I used <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/smoothy-heavyweight---a4-white-stamping-card-pkt-10-4209-p.asp">heavy smoothy card</a>, and a brayer to apply <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/fresco-acrylic-paints-269-c.asp">Fresco Paint</a> (Vintage Lace and Rose)<br />
I then stamped the flower from <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/hot-pick-1009-2967-p.asp">HP1009</a>, and masked it. Next I put the heart mask on and covered the rest of the page with grunge paste through the <a href="http://shop.paperartsy.co.uk/mini-circle-grid-3312-p.asp">mini circle grid</a> stencil.<br />
Next I used treasure gold on the stencil circles, just a dab on each with my finger.<br />
Next I used the reverse of the heart stencil to cover the background and sponged inside (mask still over the flowers) with Very Berry.<br />
Finally after removing all masks, I painted the flowers with Snowflake and a touch of Rose. Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430684698612733701noreply@blogger.com6