SmudgeFest - Day One

Today is Day One of SmudgeFest. The challenge for today was called Monday Mash Up. You were given a fun list of elements to work into your creation. So much fun!

Edgar Allan Poe Dangle

hanging

backside of dangle

I decided to try something new. I created a hanging dangle from paper and a cereal box for the challenge. I used the Edgar Allan Poe and raven wings digital stamps from Smeared Ink to do my project. They were both from the Quoth the Raven set. As an overachiever, I used as many of the challenge elements that I could. Starting at the top of the list:

fiber or ribbon - fiber is attached to the raven charm
metal - metal raven charm and metal wire
paint - the backside of my cereal box is painted black
chalk - the design is highlighted with red chalk
deco paper - Edgar is printed on scrapbook paper

The dangle is also embellished with glass beads and red feathers.

I am entering this piece in the following challenges:

The Crafty Pad - #182 show some metal
Craft Punked - #31 at the movies
Octopode Factory - wings
Pile it On - #31 add some metal
That Crafty Place - things with wings
Paper Crafting Journey - anything goes
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Joanna Sheen - try something new
Smeared & Smudged - August Junk Funk - feathers

I hope you will take a minute to look at all the gorgeous artwork that can be found on the above mentioned sites.

Love Birds ATC

Love Birds ATC

I have had fun experimenting with ATC's lately. They are the perfect pallet for my smaller stamps and collage images. I created this ATC for a couple different challenges that are going on this week. The love bird matchbox image is from Dover. The stamped words are from a Dawn Houser, Inkadinkado, rubber stamp. I used a little red chalk to outline the phrase on my ATC. The ATC is embellished with black zigzag stitching and five golden rhinestones.

Challenge #6 on The Game is to create an ATC with the colors red, green and amber. Their sponsor this week is Artchix. The Artchix prize package is a great one to win.

The challenge on Dilly Beans is to create something with stitching. I hope the quality of the stitching is not being counted. The sewing machine always gets away from me.

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Octopode Factory - wings
Stampalot - take flight
That Craft Place - things with wings
Dutch Dare Card - #176 anything but a card

I encourage you to visit the above mentioned sites and check out the beautiful design team samples and the challenge submissions. You will be inspired and impressed.

Renaissance Men Challenge

Mona Lisa Flies Card

I created this card using a Mona Lisa rubber stamp from Inkadinkado. I stamped on a color mottled piece of scrapbook paper. The Leonardo da Vinci quote came from a Limited Editions rubber stamp. It's been awhile since I pulled my rubber and ink out of the craft cupboard. I added some butterfly wings from my Dover clipart collection. The card is embellished with a pink wooden bead, six red rhinestones and a pink paperclip.

I created this card for the "Renaissance Men" challenge going on at Frilly and Funkie. The challenge was to create a project inspired by one of the great art masters. I chose the Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

The card also fits into the following challenge themes:

Octopode Factory - wings
Simon Says Stamp and Show - what do you say
The Crafty Pad - things with wings
Catch the Bug - anything goes

I hope you like my altered Mona. Please take the time to look at the artwork displayed on the above listed sites.

Triple Threat Card

Triple Treat Card

I created this card for the Smudgy Antics Challenge - triple threat. You had to use three images in your artwork. I liked how these images worked together cohesively. The skull flower and web flower images are from Anita's Art Blog. She has some freebies to offer on her website.

I printed the images on scrapbook paper and then cut them out. I printed the skull flower on purple and then white paper. I added the words "night blooms" with my computer. The card is embellished with lots of layers of paper, a fabric bowtie, a dark purple button and glitter on the skull.

Along with the Smudgy Antics Challenge, I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Haunted Design House - #144 freakers free for all
Jackson's Digital Expressions - #16 anything goes
Paper Crafting Journey - anything goes
Diva's by Design - #46 flowers
Art Impressions - #74 stitching or fabric
Paper Play - #31 layer it up

There is beautiful artwork on display at the above mentioned sites. I hope you take a look!

Unusual Alice

Unusual Alice Card

I can't resist creating for any Alice in Wonderland Challenges. The challenge on Poisoned Peas is to create an "unusual Alice" piece of paper art. Could my life get any better?

The white rabbit image is from Wonderstrange. I love it! Check out their wide variety of digital stamps. I colored the image with MS Paint and added some shadows with chalks. The clocks are cut out of advertisements. The card has lots of pretty papers and layers. It is embellished with a fabric bow, turquoise seed bead and a steampunk element. I added the words "tea time?" for a giggle.

Along with the challenge on Poisoned Peas, this card also fits the themes listed on the following challenges:

Dilly Beans - ribbon challenge
Paper Crafting Journey - anything goes
Jackson's Digital Expressions - #16 anything goes
Pile it On - #31 cute as can be
Sassy Cheryl's - #126 pretty papers
Paper Play - #31 layer it up
Art Impressions - #74 stitching or fabric

Please click on over to the above mentioned sites. The artwork on display is amazing.

Meet you at the Beach

Summer ATC

Wow! It sure feels like summer in Hamburg, New York. It is in the mid 80's today but feels much warmer. With all the summer themed challenges listed on Feline Playful, I decided to do a summertime ATC.

The image I used was a digital stamp from Broken Box Stock. They also have a "free for all" challenge going on at their site. I colored the image with MS Paint. I added the words "meet you at the Beach" to my image and then printed it out. The card is embellished with two golden rhinestones, a bright orange ribbon and glitter.

Along with the challenge on BBS, I am also entering the following challenges:

Fab 'n' Funky - # 132 anything but a card
Pile it On - #31 cute as can be
Jackson's Digital Expressions - #16 anything goes
Dream Valley - #37 summer
Secret Crafter - #196 bright & cheerful
Dilly Beans - ribbon
Just Some Lines - beach, sand, surf
The Doodle Garden - summer fun
Whimsy Stamps - #49 summer fun

If you have some free time, take a look at all the gorgeous submissions made on the above listed sites. You will be happy you did!

Smudger Challenge #5

SMUDGER CHALLENGE #5 - vintage and green

I am so pleased to be a part of the new Design Team on the Smudger Challenge Blog.

The Smudger Challenge for the month of August is to create something VINTAGE with a little or lot of GREEN! The prizes for the winners will be a choice of two digital stamps or this cute handmade mini fairy door. YAY!

After much thought, I decided to use the quirky Dr. Death image from Smudgetastic Digis. Please check out the great selection of digis that are available in their store.




I colored the Dr Death image with MS Paint and added some chalks for contrasts. To give my card a vintage feel, I used the cover of an antique book I found on the Graphics Fairy. I colored the book green with MS Paint and chalks. The card is embellished with an amber colored feather, green glitter, black rhinestone and a stick I picked up outside on my daily walk. I added the word "oddity" using my computer. I covered the completed image with light green tulle.

I hope I have inspired you to create something "vintage and green" for the SMUDGER CHALLENGE! Also, please check out the other Design Team samples that are listed on the site.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Catz - #143 all that glitters
Haunted Design House - #144 freakers free for all
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner - #21 anything goes
Jackson's Digital Expressions - #16 anything goes
Party Time Tuesday - #79 anything goes
The Stamping Boutique - #44 anything goes
LEJ Designs - #14 mystical, magical or mysterious

Please stop in and look at all the beautiful creations on display on the above listed sites.

Wendy

Sweet Wishes ATC

Sweet Wishes ATC

I created this ATC with a digital stamp from A Day for Daisies. I colored the image with MS Paint and enhanced the colors with chalks. The card is embellished with purple rhinestones, a green bow with pink polkadots and a metal charm that says "wish".

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Crafts & Me - #94 anything goes
Wicked Wednesday - #42 sugar and spice ATC
Aud Sentiments - #59 inspiration on tag
Pile it On - #31 cute as can be
Simon Says Stamp & Show - what do you say
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - #21 anything goes
Jackson's Digital - #16 anything goes
Party Time Tuesday - #79 anything goes
The Stamping Boutique - #44 anything goes
LEJ Designs - #14 mystical, magical or mysterious
Dream Valley - #37 summer
The Crafty Pad - #181 things with wings
Digi Darla's Designs - things with wings
Secret Crafter - Sat. Challenge #196 bright & cheerful
Di's Digi Downloads - mystical creatures

I hope you find the time to view some of the above listed sites. You will be amazed by the beautiful design team work.

Skull Necklace - Paper Pendant

This skull cameo on a bowtie paper pendant necklace was handcrafted using a technique that I have developed. I call my paper jewelry creations Gypsy Paper Trinkets.

Gypsy Paper Trinkets are made from re-purposed paper. Layers of paper are transformed into wearable art using a technique that I have developed. They are textural and pliable, not completely glued flat like chipboard. Held sideways, you can count the layers of paper used as the base of the trinket. Designs are sealed for durability and moisture resistance.

This necklace comes with a 22" gold-tone chain and a spring ring clasp closure. The bow tie skull pendant measures 3" x 1.75". The skull is a digital stamp from Smeared Ink. The pendant is embellished with six golden rhinestones.

This necklace is listed in my Etsy Store.

See my blog for a tutorial on how to create layered paper jewelry of your own design.

Oh The Horror July S&S Challenge

Dr. Horrible Card

This month the "Oh! The Horror!" Challenge on Smeared and Smudged was based on the movie "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog". I didn't watch the movie but listened to the videos on Youtube to get a feel for the movie.

I used an image of Dr. Horrible I found on Google. I added the lyrics from the song "My Eyes" found in Act II of the movie. I used a raven from my "Quoth the Raven" digital set from Smeared Ink to add to the cards "creep" factor. The card is embellished  with tulle, a blue seed bead and two black rhinestones.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts & Me - #94 anything goes
Willow Sketchie - anything goes
ATC's with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Poodles Parlour - anything goes
Haunted Design House - #144 freakers free for all
Simon Says Stamp & Show - what do you say
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - #21 anything goes

Take a minute to look at the beautiful artwork displayed on the above sites.I hope you will be inspired to create a paper craft of your own!

Keys to My Heart Card

Keys to My Heart Card

 I had fun making this card. The heart and skull image is a digital stamp from Smudgetastic Digis. I created this card for a challenge on their Smudger Challenge Blog. The challenge was to incorporate a heart into your project. The card also meets the requirements for quite a few other challenges. See the list below.

I colored the image with MS Paint. I added a hat and the word "foxy" to the image. The card is embellished with a metal tag that says "my heart". I hope this will work for the "use a tag" challenges. I also added a scrap of yellow fabric for a jaunty bowtie, metal charms, glossy accents on the eyes and a seed bead for one of the pupils. I used gray, cream, brown and yellow for the July color challenge going on at Catch the Bug.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts & Me - #94 anything goes
The Paper Shelter - #74 metal
Willow Sketchie - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - #59 tag
Digi Doodle Shop - #118 lets get stripey
ATC's with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Poodles Parlour - anything goes
Card Makin Mamas - #50 recipe (1 image, 2 papers, 3 embellies)
Haunted Design House - #144 freakers free for all
Love to Create - #26 add a tag

I hope you like my "foxy" skellie heart and will also view the wonderful creations on the above listed sites.

Rock N Rolla July S&S Challenge

Card inspired by "Sail" Awolnation

I created this card for the Rock N Rolla July Challenge going on at Smeared and Smudged. The challenge was to create an art piece inspired by the song "Sail" by Awolnation. They have the video clip on their site. You will find yourself singing the song in your head long after you listen to it.

I used digital stamps from Smeared Ink. The wings came from the "Quoth the Raven" set and "Edgar" was a freebie I received from participating in their June Challenge. I colored the image with chalks. The wings were printed on green scrapbook paper. I attached the digital elements with foam tape to make the images "pop" off the card. The wings are mounted in the center so they appear free to fly away.

The card is embellished with a metal watch face and a turquoise button. I used Glossy Accents on the eyes and used a seed bead as a pupil in the larger eye. I like the look of tulle in my creations so I stapled that to the background paper before mounting it on the cardstock card. I added the words "sail with me into the dark". They are lyrics from the song.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Smudgy Antics - pop art
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
Crafts and Me - #94 anything goes
Willow Sketchie - anything goes
ATC's with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Poodles Parlour - anything goes
Digi Doodle Shop - #118 lets get stripey
The Paper Shelter - #74 metal
Crafty Creations - #18 buttons

Thank you for stopping to look at my card. Please visit the other wonderful sites I have listed above. You will be inspired!

Unusual Alice in Wonderland Challenge

Alice in Wonderland Card

I created this Alice in Wonderland card for a challenge going on at Poisoned Peas. The challenge was to create an "unusual Alice in Wonderland" card. I found the most peculiar Alice image I could find and then further enhanced her strangeness by further elongating her neck with buttons. It just so happens that some of my other favorite challenges require buttons this week. I colored the image with chalks and colored pencils. The skeleton key is a rubber stamp from Simply Betty Stamps. The key is mounted to the card with double glue dots to make it "pop out" from the card. The card is embellished with two yellow buttons, a turquoise ribbon bow and a golden metal heart lock charm.

Along with the Poisoned Peas challenge (#5 Unusual Alice), I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Fat Pages with Attitude - #18 anything goes
Crafty Bloggers Network - anything goes
Smeared and Smudged - buttons
Haunted Design House - #143 movie madness
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
Crafts and Me - #94 anything goes
Crafty Creations - #180 buttons
Smudgy Antics - pop art
Creative Card Crew - #15 black card stock
The Paper Shelter - #74 metal
Phindy's Place - #114 button it

Please click on the above sites and see all the wonderful design team work on display. You will be inspired to get crafting.

Steampunk Challenge Card

Steampunk Card

I love working with vintage and steampunk images. I found this great image at The Graphics Fairy. They have wonderful designs that are free for crafters to use. I printed the design on scrapbook paper that reminded me of vintage wallpaper. I attached the design to a 5 x 5 black cardstock card. I used a rubber stamp from Hero Arts to stamp the words "Nothing is Impossible to a Willing Heart" on red paper. I then cut out the words, ransom note style, and added the saying to the card. The card is embellished with blue abaca ribbon, and steampunk embellies from the Tim Holtz collection.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Bloggers Network - #1 anything goes
ATC's with Attitude - #18 anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #18 anything goes
Chocolate Coffee & Cards - #17 steampunk + metal
My Heart Pieces - use a circle
Vintage Artisans - #2 vintage steampunk
That Craft Place - steampunk
Tuesday Alchemy - #24 very vintage
Creative Card Crew - #15 black card stock
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

I hope you like my steampunk card. Check out all the DT work and submissions on the above listed sites. You will be happy you took the time to look!

Vintage Steampunk Tag

Vintage Steampunk Tag

I created this tag with an image from The Graphics Fairy. This site offers a wide variety of graphics and images that crafters are free to use in their artwork. Check it out!

I punched out the image with a 3" paper punch. I cut a larger circle out of black cardstock to stabilize the image. I added the word "wings" to the design. The tag is embellished with a metal cog, two golden half-pearls, a pink metal eyelet and some colorful eyelash yarn.

I am entering this tag in the following challenges:

Divas by Design - #44 anything goes
Aud Sentiments - #59 tag it
Crafty Creations - #179 tags
Digi Doodle Shop - #117 anything goes
Little Miss Muffet - #39 circle tag
My Heart Pieces - use circle or square
Vintage Artisans - #2 vintage steampunk
Pile it On - #30 tag you're it
That Craft Place - steampunk
Crafty Bloggers Network - #1 anything goes
Tuesday Alchemy - #24 very vintage

If you like to craft, you will be impressed by the artwork displayed on the above listed sites. Take a minute to check them out!

Famous Monster ATC

Frankenstein ATC

I created this ATC with a movie poster image I found on Google. I printed the poster twice and then cut out "Frankie" and the word "Frankenstein". I used two "Frankie" images and layered them with foam tape to make the ATC dimensional. Frankenstein's face seems to be "popping" off the card. I enhanced the poster colors with chalks. I used some sparkly glitter glue and and lime green glitter on the writing. The background paper is stamped with a grate design from Smeared Ink. It is part of the Quoth the Raven set. I used a large gold seed bead for the bolt on Frankie's neck and some sequin cloth to give the card further dimension.

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

ATC's with Attitude - #18 anything goes
Wicked Wednesday - #41 famous monster
Haunted Design House - #143 movie madness
Smudgy Antics - pop art
Paper Shelter - anything goes
Crafty Bloggers Network - anything goes

Flaming Heart Brooch Winner

Flaming Heart Brooch

Thank you everyone who left a kind comment on my Smeared & Smudged "Bring the Heat" blog post. The winner of the brooch giveaway is "IKE". Please email your address to me, so I can get your pin in the mail.

Smeared & Smudged "BRING THE HEAT" Blog Hop

Blog Roll:

Tori

Black Dragon

Windy

Jane

Shell

Susan S.

Madelein Bouquet

Lady Brayton

Kristy

Glittery Katie

Alison

Lisa

Bombshell Stamps Blog

Wendy

Kathi

Dianne

                                                             
                                    Ike

Flaming Heart Brooch

When I first read about the "Bring the Heat" blog hop, I knew I wanted to use one of my newly purchased Milagro digital stamps from Smeared Ink. I just didn't know what to make. I like to make jewelry so I decided to make a brooch.

I printed the Milagro Heart on a piece of orange scrapbook paper and colored the image with chalks and colored pencils. I added red and gold glitter for the flames. I then cut out the image and laminated it with 7 ml. lamination paper. I used Mod Podge to adhere the word "hope" to a round turquoise mosaic ceramic tile and used varnish to seal it. The tile is attached to the pin with Glossy Accents dimensional glue from Ranger. I also used the Glossy Accents to encircle the tile with silver seed beads.

The pin measures 2.25 x 1.5 inches. An adhesive pin back was added to the back. The pin is attached to a page torn out of an old book that I altered using gesso and watercolor crayons. A piece of orange tulle is held on with the pin. I added the words "hope is a flame burnin' in my heart". These are lyrics from a song called "Hope is a Flame" by Zane Williams. A link to the song is here.

I hope you like my brooch. I am giving it away at the end of the Blog Hop. If you would like to have a chance at winning this brooch, please say so in your comment.

Now it is time for you to jump over to Kathi's site and see what kind of "heat" she has created.

I am also entering this brooch in the following challenges:

The Craft Place - anything goes
The Poodles Parlour - use a digi
Simon Says Stamp Show - no rules
Dream Valley - #36 anything but square
Crafty Bloggers Network - #1 anything goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs - blue & orange
LEJ Designs - #12 anything goes
Haunted Design House - music mayhem
Divas by Design - #44 anything goes

There are many beautiful creations posted on all of the above listed sites. You will be inspired to pull out your own crafting supplies and start creating!

Steampunk Skull Necklace

Skull Paper Necklace

This colorful skull with orange butterfly wings paper pendant necklace was handcrafted using a technique that I have developed. If you would like information on how to construct your own paper trinkets, I have posted a tutorial on my blogger.

Gypsy Paper Trinkets are made from re-purposed paper. Layers of paper are transformed into wearable art using a technique that I have developed. They are textural and pliable, not completely glued flat like chipboard. Held sideways, you can count the layers of paper used as the base of the trinket. Designs are sealed for durability and moisture resistance.

This necklace comes with a 20" silver-tone chain with a spring ring clasp closure. The chain on this necklace has a black enameled square link.The necklace comes packaged on a paint sample card in a cello sleeve.

This skull with wings pendant measures 4" x 1.75". It is embellished with a fabric bow and a rusty washer.

You can purchase this one of a kind necklace from my Etsy Store.

Flowers for a Friend

Tag

I created this tag with a digital stamp from A Day for Daisies. They are running an "anything but a card" challenge on their site. I colored the image with colored pencils. The tag is embellished with a fabric bow and three mini green pom poms. The layers and the embellies give this card a lot of dimension.

Along with A Day for Daisies, I am entering this tag in the following challenges:

Stampin for the Weekend - #13 tag
The Craft Place - anything goes
Our Craft Lounge - #125 tag it
The Poodles Parlour - use a digi
The Stamp Man - anything goes with summer colours
Simon Says Stamp & Show - no rules
Dream Valley - #36 anything but square
Aud Sentiments - #28 "friend"
Paper Makeup Stamps - dimension

There are some beautiful creations displayed on the above mentioned sites. Take a minute to look around. You will be happy you did!

Crochet Button Hair Pins

These colorful bobby pins are made from fabric covered buttons with beautiful crocheted detail. The button brads were purchased in the scrapbook embellishment section of the craft store. I used pliers to remove the metal brad prongs and then the buttons were hot glued to the bezels of 2" long bobby pins. The fabric button is one inch around and very dimensional.

This set of two bobbies come with an orange and cream colored fabric button. Tangerine is a big color for this summer. These bobby pins will really spice up your hairstyle.

You can create a set of bobby pins for yourself or these are available in my Etsy Store.

Summer at the Beach Card

Flip Flop Card

I created this card with an image from Designed 2 Delight. I colored the image with MS Paint and chalks. The card is embellished with layers of paper, net type ribbon, paper punched flowers, a multicolored striped ribbon, gemstones and real sand. It has a lot of bling!

I am entering this card in a multitude of challenges:

Paper Take Weekly - anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - summertime
Flourishes - #176 Summer
ATC's with Attitude - #17 anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #17 anything goes
Chocolate Coffee Cards - #16 anything goes
Crafty Bloggers Network - #1 anything goes
Whimsy Stamp - #46 anything goes
Paper Crafting Journey - summer
Sweet'n Sassy - beach + sand
Totally Paper Crafts - #124 here comes summer
Crafty Calendar - fun in the sun
Catch the Bug - July anything goes
Incy Wincy - summer time
Paper Pretties - Beach Days
Tammy's Scrapin - #18 anything goes
Pile it On - #28 it's a shore thing
The Craft Place - anything goes
The Crafty Pad - #178 at the seaside
C.R.A.F.T - #162 splashy/water
Card Crafter's Circle - #30 summer holidays
Tuesday Throwdown - summertime
Sparkles Forum - #33 summer fun
The Stamp Man - bling it on
Simon Says Stamp & Show - layers

Please take a minute and check out the beautiful artwork displayed on the above listed sites. You will be delighted!

Summertime Fun ATC

Summer Fun ATC

I created this ATC with an image from Digi Stamp Boutique. I colored the image with MS Paint and accented with some chalks. The ATC is embellished with three buttons, real sand and Glossy Accents.

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Cupcake Craft - #199 bright as a button
ATC's with Attitude - #17 anything goes
Crafty Bloggers - #1 anything goes
Papertake Weekly - anything goes
Sassy Cheryls - #122 anything goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - tags or ATC's
Whimsy Stamp - #46 anything goes
Wicked Wednesday - #39 life is a beach
Paper Crafting Journey - summer
Sweet'n Sassy - beach + sand
Totally Paper Crafts - #124 here comes summer
Crafty Sentiments - summertime
Flourishes -  #176 summer
Crafty Calendar - fun in the sun
Catch the Bug - July anything goes

Please check out all the card samples that design team members have created and posted on the above listed sites. It will make you smile!

Skull Necklace - Paper Pendant

I created this skull paper pendant necklace with a digital stamp from Smeared Ink. The oval pendant is 2" x 1.5" in size. It is embellished with five golden half pearls and a light turquoise tassel made from floss and a scrap of fabric.

This handcrafted pendant is hung on an 18" silver tone chain with a spring ring clasp.

I made this pendant for a "skull appreciation day blog hop". Step by step instructions are provided at this link.

Gypsy Paper Trinkets are made from re-purposed paper. Layers of paper are transformed into wearable art using a technique that I have developed. They are textural and pliable, not completely glued flat like chipboard. Held sideways, you can count the layers of paper used as the base of the trinket. Designs are sealed for durability and moisture resistance.

This pendant necklace can be purchase at my Etsy Store.

Paper Brooch - Steampunk Bird

laminated brooch

This Steampunk Bird brooch was made with an image from The Sum of All Crafts. The image is very unique. The bird was designed with scissors, rulers, wind keys and other steampunk wheels and cogs. The design was printed on light tan paper and shaded around the edges with a darker chalk. The bird is framed in a chain link border and the word "fly" was added.The finished design was heat laminated with 7 ml. lamination film. The brooch is durable and water resistant.

The Steampunk Bird Brooch is a 1.75" circle. The pin is embellished with a turquoise seed bead. An adhesive pinback is firmly attached to the back.

Brooches are little pieces of wearable art. They can be used to adorn clothing, purses, hats or any surface that you can attach a pin to.

If you like steampunk and one of kind, unique jewelry accessories, this birdie brooch is perfect for you. It is now available in my Etsy Shop.

Steampunk Raven Card

Steampunk Raven Card

I made this card with a digital stamp called "the watcher" from Delicious Doodles. They have a "recipe" challenge going on this week. I used one image, two circles and three metal pieces on this card. I colored the raven image with MS Paint. The card is embellished with lacy yarn, and three steampunk metal elements.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz - #25 Anything goes
Forever Night -  #42 Steampunk + Metal
ATC's with Attitude - #17 Anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #17 Anything goes
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - #16 Anything goes
Crafty Catz - #139 show us your metal
Delicious Doodles - #22 - 1,2,3 recipe
Frosted Design - circles
Totally Paper Crafts - digital image
Smudgy Antics - Anything goes

Take a look at the above listed challenge sites. You might be inspired to create a card of your own.

Skull Brooch

This skull brooch is now available in my Etsy Store.

The brooch was originally created for the "Skull Appreciation Day Blog Hop". More information and instructions on how to make this brooch can be found on my blog. If you like edgy jewelry, this brooch would be perfect for you.

Full Moon Witching Hour

full moon madness card

This card was created with a free digital stamp from Creepie Cute Stamps. I colored the image with MS Paint and added shadows with chalk. Using the recipe "strange brew" provided by Haunted Design House, I layered and added metal bits, black pearls and ribbons. The moon was punched from orange scrapbook paper with a 2 3/4" punch. To add some distressing, I crumpled the moon and ripped the edges of my background paper.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Smudgy Antics - full moon madness
Haunted Design House - #139 recipe
Simon Says Stamp and Show - depth of distress
Forever Night - #41 feeling witchy
Paper Make Up Stamps - #42 anything goes
Clear it Out Challenge - anything goes + more than one ribbon
Paper Playtime - #77 anything goes + sentiment
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - anything goes
Charisma Cardz - #25 anything goes

There is impressive artwork displayed on the above listed sites. Take a minute and look around. You will be glad you did!

Steampunk Lady Brooch

laminated brooch

This vintage steampunk woman brooch was made with an altered Alphonse Mucha image from The Sum of All Crafts. She is very unique. Her collar and dress are bedecked in wheels, cogs and other steampunk bits and pieces. The image is very detailed. The design was printed on light pink paper and shaded around the edges with a darker pink chalk. The finished design was heat laminated with 7 ml. lamination film. The brooch is durable and water resistant.

The Lady Mucha Brooch is a 1.75" circle. The pin is embellished with a silver/gray pearl. An adhesive pinback is firmly attached to the back.

You can make your own laminated brooches from almost any design you choose. If you do not have a heat lamination machine, you could sandwich your design between two pieces of contact paper or cold lamination sheets.

This beautiful brooch is available in my Etsy Shop.

Bobby Pins - Upcycled Anthropologie Catalog

These paper bead bobby pins were created from an upcycled Anthropologie catalog page. You can see a tiger face in one of the beads. Another bead has yellow and black stripes. The third design is an abstract floral design. The hair pins are colorful and unique. If you like one of a kind hair accessories, these are the bobbies for you.

The paper bead is 2" long. It is varnished to help resist moisture. It can be used in wet hair and can be worn in the rain but it will not withstand being immersed in water. You apply the bobby pin to your hair the same way you would an unadorned hair pin. You can wear one, two at a time or all of them at once. It's up to you. Have fun!!!

You can make a set of bobby pins for yourself with my tutorial. Or, these colorful Anthropologie inspired bobbies are available in my Etsy Store.

Tea Bag Favor

Tea Bag Holder

I created this favor for the "Junk Funk" Challenge on Smeared and Smudged. The challenge was to use a tea bag in your creation. I used tea to stain my tag and created a tea bag holder out of paper.

I took a strip of paper that was 7" by 2.5" and folded it twice to create a match book. The heart digital stamp is from Smeared Ink. I colored the heart with red chalk and a red colored pencil.

I am entering this favor in the following challenges:

Stampin with the Dragon - anything goes
Forever Night - #39 anything goes
Robyn's Fetish - #112 anything goes
Crafty Cardmakers - #70 no cards, tags or ATC's
Paper Playtime - #77 anything goes with sentiment

I would like to thank the above mentioned sites for sponsoring challenges. Take a few minutes to check out the artwork on display. You will be happy you took the time.

Time is Running Out

"The Prophecy" card

I created this card for the "Oh, The Horror" challenge on Smeared and Smudged. You had to create an art piece that was based on the poster for the movie "The Prophecy".

For my card, I used bits and pieces of the movie poster. I also added a clock, a raven digital stamp from Smeared Ink, and the words "time is running out for mankind". The card is embellished with a rusty washer and a green seed bead.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

The Paper Shelter - anything goes
ATC's with Attitude - #16 anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #16 anything goes
Stamping with the Dragon - anything goes
Forever Night - #39 anything goes
Robyn's Fetish - #112 anything goes

Check out the great artwork posted on these sites. You will be happy you took the time to look.

Skeleton Girl Card

Card

I love this image. The skeleton girl image was a freebie from Beccy's Place. The site has a lot of really great digital stamps. Check it out!

I colored my image with chalks and colored pencils. I added some glitter and a purple gem to give the card some "sparkle".

Tip: Chalks are an easy way to color in a design. You don't have to worry about smearing the ink from your printer and if you make a mistake, you can easily erase it. I use eye make-up applicators to apply my chalks.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Haunted Design House - color challenge #137
Top Tip Tuesday - #78 sparkles
Simon Says Stamp & Show - Anything goes
Poisoned Peas - goth or emo
The Paper Shelter - #68 Anything goes
Craft Your Passion - #114 Anything goes
ATC's with Attitude - #16 Anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #16 Anything goes
Stamping with Dragon - Anything goes
Forever Night - #39 Anything goes
Paper Crafting Journey - colour it up


I hope you will take a peek at these great sites. You will be inspired to try a "challenge" yourself!

Somebody That I Used to Know

Card based on song by Gotye

I created this card for the June Rock n Rolla Challenge on Smeared and Smudged. The challenge was to use the song "Somebody that I used to know" by Gotye as an inspiration for an art piece. If you haven't heard the song or seen  the video yet, it can be found on the S&S website.

The background of my card is a grate from the "Quoth the Raven" digital stamp collection by Smeared Ink. The girl image is from the "Haunted Reverie" collage sheet from Moonlight Journey.

A heart charm and some tulle were added to give the card some texture and dimension. The words I added are from the lyrics of the song. The words say " now you're somebody that I used to know".

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:


Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything goes
Poisoned Peas - #4 Goth or Emo
The Paper Shelter - #68 Anything goes
Art with no boundaries - Anything Goes + Heavy Metal
Craft your Passion - #114 Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - #174 add a charm

There is some great artwork on display on the above listed sites. Check them out and you will be impressed.

Paper Globe Bobby Pins

3D Bobby Pins

These colorful bobby pins are made from paper. I make mini globes from scrapbook paper and then securely glue them into the bezels of 2" long silver tone bobby pins. The half sphere is dimensional and you see a variety of designs in each hair pin.

If you like to be unique hair accessories, these are the bobby pins for you. These bobby pins are for sale on my Etsy site.

Old Skool Tattoo Card

6 x 6 Card

I created this card with a sketch from Smeared & Smudged . Using the desired layout, I layered coordinating scrapbook papers to create my card background.

My skull tattoo image is a digi from Smeared Ink. I colored the image with MS Paint and chalks. To give the card texture I added a piece of white fabric trim and pleated one of the background papers. All the paper layers and the fabric bow also add texture and depth to the project. I added some "sparkle" with glitter and red gemstones.

Top Tip Tuesday TIP: You can add some texture and dimension to your project by pleating paper.

I hope you like my card. I am entering it in the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe's - #24 anything goes
Corrosive Challenge - #150 not too shabby
Top Tip Tuesday - #78 Sparkles + Tip
Smudgy Antics - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp and Show - show texture

Please check out the beautiful artwork by the DT on these sites and the projects submitted. You may be inspired to try a challenge yourself!