A way to use up scraps and rub-ons!

One reason why I enjoy working on canvas is because I get to use up a lot of scraps and rub-ons! Check out the left over diecut alphas that I used on the background....just add a little paint and gesso and you get awesome texture!

[This canvas which features the use of  hexagons was first shared in the Three Cool Chicks' Let's Get Trendy Now! 2 workshop held in October.]

Rub-ons are a great way to "finish" a canvas.....like these lovely flourishes...

Supplies: 12 x12 canvas, Crafter's workshop templates, Daler-Rowney acrylics and gesso, Prima bloom, Fontwerks stamp, rub-ons, bling, ice-cream stick.

P/s: Hope you are enjoying the last few days of 2012 my friends! I'll be taking a little bloggy break. See you in 2013! :)

10 of my fave ways to use chipboard.

Chipboard is a great way to add dimension and interest to your project without bulk. Here are 10 of my fave ways to use chipboard. :)

This layout was published in Scrap365 magazine December 2012.

1. Glittered chipboard letters for the title work.

The glittered chipboard letters here match the colour of my niece's dress and helps to guide the eye from the larger photo to the two smaller photos.

2. Painted chipboard blooms on canvas.

Here the chipboard blooms add to the different textural feel of the bloom cluster.

3. Chipboard corners.

The swirly corners at the top corners help to "frame" the layout. Together with the chipboard letters, they create a visual triangle and help achieve a balanced layout.

4. To create a fun whimsical "scene".

The lamp post and flowers help to create a fun outdoor scene.

 

5. As a pointer/guide.

Here the swirly chipboard serves as a pointer to guide the eye through the layout.

6. To help create an embellishments cluster.

Chipboard is a great way to create a little dimension and interest in an embellishment cluster.



7. To create a "frame" for a cute image.

Here I coloured a chipboard frame with a Copic marker and added some twine to serve as a frame/base for my cute image.



8. To add pops of colour to a layout.

I used the pops of colour to create continuity and help guide the eye to move from the top left to the bottom right of the layout.




9. To "frame" photos in a layout.

Here I created the "base frame" by painting the patterned background with gesso. Then I added a layer of tulle. The photos are then adhered to corrugated board. The swirly frame was gessoed and layered with glass bead gel for a dreamy sparkly finish.



10. To create a mixed media canvas.

I love to adhere random chipboard pieces to a canvas and then paint them. The chipboard add texture without bulk and I love how the chipboard react to different mediums to create really beautiful effects!

There you have it. 10 of my fave ways to use chipboard. What are yours?

Look..... it's my doppleganger!

Look.....it's my doppleganger!
Nah...it's just me in a wig with really heavy bangs and big curls. *LOL*

Now a wig may be the "insta-chic" solution for a wash-and-go person like me....if only I could stop giggling when I wear it....*winks* Plus my sister says it looks like "I'm trying too hard!" [insert super sad face]. Needless to say, I haven't worn it out yet....hahahaha....

I was inspired by the sketch at Skissedilla.

Supplies: Basic Grey patterned papers, Daler-Rowney gesso, Golden glass bead gel, Imaginarium Designs chipboard letters, Jenni Bowlin butterfly sticker, bling.

*Edited* I made Top 3 at Skissedilla. :)

The one where I went a little crazy with the chipboard...

So this is the canvas where I went a little crazy with the chipboard. I'm sure you know that I'm not a planner when it comes to "creating art". *LOL* 

After adhering my scrunched up tissue on the base, I stuck some random pieces of chipboard down and then started adding paint...

After that, I step back to "decide" what my canvas might depict...I went with an enchanted garden and added some blooms and gates and a birdhouse.

What do you think?

Supplies: 12x12 canvas, Daler-Rowney acrylics and gesso, Maya mists, Ranger stickles, Prima blooms and birdhouse, chipboard, wrapping tissue.

I would love to hear from you! :)

Hello friends! 2012 has been a fabulous year with your encouraging support. And I would love for 2013 to be more about you, my friends and readers. Really. :)

So today I would love to hear from you. Tell me what YOU want to see on this site. Tell me what I'm doing right and what I can be doing better. 

Just sharing my second project for my guest design stint at Imaginarium Designs. A layout featuring my niece.

Supplies: My Mind's Eye patterned papers, Imaginarium Designs chipboard, Golden glass bead gel , gesso, tulle, corrugated board.

One of the best things about living in Asia....

One of the best things about living in Asia is the close proximity of other Asian cities. Just a couple of hours on a plane and you find yourself a whole new place to explore and savour. :)

I was inspired by the sketch at The Studio.

Supplies: American Crafts patterned papers, Maya mists, Imaginarium Designs chipboard letters, Jenni Bowlin stickers, Golden glass bead gel, brown pen, paper clip.

Princess mixed media canvas

Since I've been having so much fun with mixed media and colouring images with Copics, I've decided to combine them on a canvas! :)

A fussy-cut princess image I coloured with Copics on a mixed media background created with wrapping tissue, paint and gesso. :)

A chipboard button for the sun and some chipboard leaves for the paper blooms.

Supplies: Some Odd Girl image, Copics, Daler-Rowney acrylics and gesso, Golden glass bead gel, chipboard, wrapping tissue, butterfly bling.

P/s: Have a great weekend friends! :)

Capture the write moment.

So last Saturday, my 20-month old niece picked up a pencil and a piece of paper and started scribbling away....while reciting letters from the alphabet....It was pretty entertaining! *LOL*

She didn't fall or anything....The bandage on her head is just to prevent her from scratching a mosquito bite. *LOL*

Mixed up some fonts for the "capture the write moment" title work. [Why yes, I love a good pun! *winks*]

I was inspired by the sketch at C'est Magnifique.

Supplies: Bo Bunny patterned papers, Crafter's Workshop templates, Maya mists, Jenni Bowlin stickers, pom pom trim, ribbon, brown pen, rub-on.

*Edited* This layout was a Top  featured layout at C'est Magnifique!

How many projects do you work on at any one time?

If you haven't already noticed.....I work on multiple projects at any one time. Which is why you sometimes see the same papers or embellishments on multiple projects. I try to insert some of my "spare" projects [usually publication rejects] or a Tips post to break up the monotony so that you wouldn't notice...*LOL* How many projects do you work on at any one time?

I find it a lot more efficient to do similar activities in one sitting. Like misting a few backgrounds or colouring a few images.

It reduces the clean-up time substantially and having ready-made backgrounds can really speed up the process when you have limited time but really want to complete a project.

My card was inspired by the sketch at Some Odd Girl. :)

How many projects do you work on at any one time?

Supplies: Making memories patterned paper, Some Odd Girl image, Copics, Imaginarium Designs chipboard, twine.

A whimsical scene....

One of the places I like to bring my nephews to is the fish farm. They love checking out the tanks of different fishes and getting to "choose" the fishes that we eventually bring home. [They don't really get to choose...they just think they do...*LOL*]

I created a whimsical scene with corrugated cardboard, misted gauze, chipboard, twine, bird paper clip and a fun pig embellishment [from an old keychain...I covered up the hole with the "happy" text....is it too obvious? *LOL*]. 

I was inspired by the sketch at Scrap Friends.


Supplies: Bo Bunny patterned papers, Maya mists, Crafter's Workshop templates, American Crafts thickers, twine, chipboard, brown pen, gauze, corrugated cardboard, bird paper clip, pig embellishment.

*Edited* This layout made Top 5 at Scrap Friends! :)

Has Happy New Year Emily been arrested by the fashion police for being too matchy matchy? *LOL*

Today's Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps release is Happy New Year Emily. Can you see how happy she is? That's because she hasn't been arrested by the fashion police for being too matchy matchy! *LOL*

Wouldn't she be a lovely addition to your rubber stamp collection? You have a chance to win her by leaving a comment in this post as well as all the SCRS designers' blogs [listed below]. You have till midnight EST. The winner will be announced on the SCRS blog on Monday.

Danielle Lounds Denice Bartucci - December Guest Designer Joni Wilson Kim Yu Piali Biswas Shaela Odd Simonne Clay Sparkle Smith Stephanie Kraft Yvonne Yam

Supplies: Basic Grey patterned papers, American Crafts glitter cardstock, Copics, button, twine.