Fresco Finish Paints with JOFY Stamps and Stencils ... A New Journal Page

 

Hi Ho Bloggers .. this is my second post today.

A new page for my Art Journal.

I've been inking some new Stencils and Stamps from JOFY and then painted the images with Fresco Finish Paints from PaperArtsy.
I also used the Fresco Paints for the background.

It's been good to play. Thanks for popping back to look.

Eileen X

 

Designs By Ryn Stamps for an Alterered Art Dictionary Page.

Morning all, just a quick post to share a new page from my Altered Art Dictionary. Coloursoft Pencils and a beautiful stamp from Designs by Ryn ...Flying Hummingbird 2.
Thanks for looking today.. see you soon
Eileen xx

SplodgeAway Masks for my Art Journal Workshop

Yo ho... bloggers,
Second post today! ... The two Journal Pages that I'm sharing with you this morning, were created using some Brand New Masks from SplodgeAway, Splatters. and The Street Art Kit.
.. I love em and will be using them on Sunday 16th March at my Rochester Art Journal Class... please email me for details . 

Thank you for popping over to look ... Eileen xxx

More Rochester Workshop Samples - March 2014

Morning everyone,
Two cards to share with you using the same techniques. 
Distress inks backgrounds, Something Tattered Stamps, along with some Memory Box die cut images. 
Very easy to do, so we will do a few!

Please NOTE.... I've received a few emails regarding my North Yorkshire, Scarborough, Workshop for September, that I have replied to but it seems some emails are not being picked up! If you have requested information and have not received my reply, please check your 'JUNK' email box.. I bet you will find me in there!
Thanks for looking today.
Eileen xxx

Rochester Workshop Samples # 1

Yo ho everyone,
The cards I'm sharing with you today, are simple but colourful designs for my students to create at my Rochester Workshop.
Three examples of one technique, using Stencils from Clever Cuts
and Die Cut negative shapes from a Quickutz Die. Distress inks and a few stamps... sorted! 

Thanks for looking today.. more Sample cards tomorrow!
Eileen xx

Wendy Vecchi Studio 490 Stamps and Archival Inks

Evening Bloggers and followers. A quick post today, to share a Journal Page with you.  
I love this EYE image from Studio 490, by Wendy Vecchi. 
Its a real favourite. I've stamped with Distress Inks, along with more favourite products, Wendy's Archival Signature Inks from Ranger... such gorgeous colours.

I've used a few other stamps, from my stash, from other companies but for me... the 'Eyes' have it! 
Back soon with some cards that I'm busy designing for my Workshops, later this month.. Thank you so much for your interest and comments. They mean a great deal. xx

Lavinia Stamps Challenge.... 'Add Something Pink'

Morning Bloggers. 

A new challenge from Lavinia Stamps starts today!

You could win a WHOPPING £40 voucher to spend in the Lavinia Stamps Web shop. 

Pop over and see the super inspiration from our Design Team and get crafting!

The theme this month is......'Add Something Pink'
I created the card that I'm sharing with you today, with Distress Inks, Tattered Rose and Spun Sugar... After blending them to create the background, I stencilled through a TWC stencil using Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. 
The Stamped images are the Lavinia Stamps Large Poppy along with the Creeping Vine.

Thanks for looking and don't forget to enter the Challenge you could win the super prize! 

Back soon ... Eileen xxx

Something Tattered Stamps and Memory Box Dies

Yo ho Bloggers..
I've been so busy, it's been hard to find time to blog !
I have three cards to share with you today. They were created using some super NEW stamps, available from OYSTER STAMPS called Something Tattered.  Great for backgrounds and so pretty.
The cards took next to no time to pull together, using Distress Inks in various colours, Something Tattered stamps and some floral Memory Box Dies also available from OYSTER STAMPS.
Quick and easy... so, off I go go again, to see what else I can play with in my crafty stash !
Thanks for looking today .
Back soon... Eileen xxx

Another Ikea Mirror with Inka Gold Paints

 

Morning Bloggers

Sorry about the weird angle of this picture.

It's taken me ages to get a decent picture that shows the iridescence of the paint.....and its still not right!

White Ikea Mirror, Tim Holtz Texture Fade Embossing Folders and Some Die Cut Shapes along with Black Gesso and Inka Gold Paints.

UPDATE .... A quick 'How To'

Sand the surface of the frame down a little

so it will 'grip' the glue.

Emboss white card stock using various Embossing Folders.

I used Centura Pearl, the reverse, white side, for this.

THREE passes through my embossing machine

gave a lovely, deeply embossed, impression.

Using a good quality Medium/Glue (Rangers Glue and Seal)

Glue down all of the embossed card stock onto the frame.

Glue Chip Board and /or card stock Die Cuts on next.

Paint with the black Gesso ensuring every part is covered.

Dry and apply a second coat.

Dry again, then Paint with the Inka Gold Paints.

When dry, buff over the surface with a soft cloth

The paints contain Beeswax and have a lovely shine

A few of us did a similar technique using Bitumen and white spirit when we went to a Karen Clare Workshop.

We had a fabulous time.

Back soon. 

Thanks for looking at my blog today. 

Eileen xxx

Coventry Workshop ... The Results!

Hi ho Bloggers and followers... good to see you here !

Look at the smashing work the ladies from the

 Coventry Workshop created!

I'm so lucky to have such talent attend my Workshops

Both in Rochester and Coventry. 

Dates for Yorkshire will be posted soon too!

 Feast your eyes on this lot! 

 

Fantastic work! 

Thank you all for a lovely, happy day. 

Pauline and Rob you are total stars !

Thank you for the YUM Carrot Cakes and your help.xx

I'll be back soon.

(I'll update the Coventry Samples Post 

with the techniques we used, later today)

Thank you for popping by my Blog.

Eileen xxx