My last post for ColourArte: framed artwork

 

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing my last post for ColourArte: Framed Artwork.

I share a step-by-step tutorial on how I altered a cheap plastic frame and how I draw and paint my mixed media girl. I would love for you to have a look at my tutorial at the ColourArte blog. Thanks sweet friends! :)

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Upcycled: a gift container for ColourArte

Oh well, you all know that I'm a box and container girl. So I couldn't possibly pass up on altering a big sturdy tin container, right? *winks*

Today I share how I transformed an ordinary tin container into a pretty gift container in a step-by-step tutorial over at the ColourArte blog. I would love for you to go take a look.:)

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Want to win a $25 gift certificate to the ColourArte store?

So friends, ONE of you will have the chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the ColourArte store....

Because today is the day for the ColourArte Altered Shoe Blog Hop!:)

I started with this pair of comfy wedges (my mum's old shoes) which has seen better days.

I adhered old lace fabric to the shoe with matte medium.

Next, I painted it with a coat or 2 of gesso to prep the surface for painting.

Then I painted the whole shoe with ColourArte Radiant Gel in Spiced Pumpkin.

Once that was dry, I went in with Silks Acrylic Glaze in Solar Gold on the raised surfaces. This really showcased the lace design.

The last step is to embellish! I used gold buttons!

I didn't want to add too much bulk to the front so I used an old bottle cap and added Golden Gold Mica Flakes.

Before and After

To be in the running for the $25 gift certificate to the ColourArte store, leave a comment here and on the ColourArte blog by 5 August 2015 12am EST. I will announce the winner here on August 7.

To increase your chances of winning, you can leave a comment on each of the blogs participating in the blog hop.

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A trio of mixed media canvases to display little photos and notes...:)

I love making things that serve double functions -as an aesthetically appealing piece of art and something that can be put to practical use. Today I'm sharing how to create these trio of mixed media canvases that be can used to display little photos and notes over at the ColourArte blog.

If time permits, I would love for you to check out my step-by-step tutorial on how to create these canvases. Thanks my friends! :)

P/s: Photos are of my friend Cindy and her daughter Abby.  I thought these would look lovely in little Miss Abby's bedroom....what do you think?

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An altered tea box

So the other day my cousin passed me this TWG tea box [sadly, without the tea...] which I thought would be a great altered project for ColourArte.

I share how I altered this box in a step-by-step tutorial over at the ColourArte blog and would love for you to take a look and let me know what you think. :) 

Thanks sweet friends!

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Using purples and neutrals on a card for ColourArte

I love purples and neutrals. :) Today I'm sharing a step-by-step tutorial for creating this mixed media card over at the ColourArte blog.

If you have time, I would love for you to check out my tutorial.:)

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A quick and easy mixed media tag for ColourArte

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a step-by-step tutorial for a quick and easy mixed media tag over at the ColourArte blog.

I would love for you to pop by to take a look! :)

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Come join me in my magical tea party...

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing my magical tea party mixed media canvas over at the ColourArte blog. :)

I saw these teacups and teapot chipboard pieces from Gina's Designs and thought..."Hmmm....time for a tea party!" If you would like to see how I created this canvas, head over to the ColourArte blog where I share a step-by-step tutorial using my fave Silks acrylic glazes. :)

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See The World mixed media canvas for ColourArte

I have a thing for travel paraphernalia...especially vintage-inspired ones. I have lots of travel stamps [that I hoard..*winks*], vintage-inspired postcards and map paper....I just cannot pass up on map paper. *LOL* 

So it is no surprise that I made a mixed media canvas that celebrates my love of vintage travel paraphernalia right? [minus the map paper of course...that goes into the hoarding box!] :)

If you would like to see a step-by-step tutorial of how I created this See The World mixed media canvas, please head over to the ColourArte blog. 

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How to make a quick mixed media card...

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing my tips as well as a step-by-step process of how to make this quick mixed media card over at the ColourArte blog. 

My projects generally look more complicated than they are...this one took 30 minutes...and would have been faster if I didn't have to stop to take photos and make a tutorial..*LOL*

If it's something you would like to attempt, please check out my tutorial. :)

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My current obsession...

Hello friends! Recently I've been obsessed with drawing and painting faces after taking an online workshop by Jane Davenport. Of course, she draws realistic-looking faces while mine at the moment look very cartoonish...but would totally work on a comic strip, right? *LOL*

I share how I drew and painted this blue-hair girl in a step-by-step tutorial over at the ColourArte blog. I would love for you to check it out! :)

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Giving the phone case a new lease of life....an altered project for ColourArte

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing an altered phone case over at the ColourArte blog with a step-by-step tutorial. If you have time, please pop by and take a look at my tutorial, okay? :)

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A mixed media canvas for ColourArte

Hello there friends! I'm sharing this mixed media canvas over at the ColourArte blog with a step-by-step tutorial. I would love for you to stop by and take a look! :)

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