Keepin' it real...I would much rather be making fun stuff that writing about it...BUT...if I made it but never shared it, then how would you ever see it!? LOL. It's a total Catch 22.
My last 2 posts for The Crafter's Workshop have been a lot of fun to make.
My most recent post is one I am particularly proud of. I wanted to do a piece that was out of my normal "style", so I make this canvas that was not only bigger than my normal style (this one is 16x20), but also has no paper, stamps or stickers. It is all just acrylic paints, inks and stencils.
I hope you take time to check out these projects! And if you have time...leave me a comment or two!
Today, I will be leaving to head to The Crafter's Workshop Headquarters with some of my fellow DT members to spend 2 days in Stencil U...learning new techniques and just having a lot of messy, creative fun. I can't wait to share what I learn!
On the Graphic 45, I am so excited to be sharing a tag I made using the newly rereleased "Once Upon a Springtime" Collection from Graphic 45. It was featured in the G45 Booth at CHA 2015 in Ahaheim, CA.
Here's a little sneak peek:
For more pics, details and more amazing Springtime projects, check out:
I have had the amazing year being on the Graphic 45 Design Team and sadly it is coming to an end...or at least the FIRST year is! :)
Graphic 45 is looking for a new team for 2015 and...fingers crossed...I hope to join them again for another year.
Today, I want to show you my favorite Graphic 45 projects from the last year.
"Magic of Oz" Altered Shoe
I can't help but go all the way back to a year ago when I was working on my first audition.
I LOVED the idea of doing something out of the box and someone incorporate the "Magic of Oz" collection into it.
And being me {giggle}...I think...SHOES!! LOL
"Raining Cats & Dogs" Book
I had the fun opportunity to make a few projects for last years Paper Arts Show presented by the Craft and Hobby Association.
I fell in love with the "Raining Cats and Dogs" paper from the moment I saw it, so I had jumped at the chance to make this book box featuring this collection. The mixture of teal and tomato red, with the black accents and fun puppies and kitties made this one so easy to work with.
My book was featured on Scrapbook.com's Video from the Paper Arts Show!
"Graphic 45 Paper Flowers 4 Ways" Video
I was so excited when G45 asked me to do a special video sharing some of the ways I use their cardstock flowers.
I decided to use G45 tags and the "Couture" collection and show, not only the technique behind each flower, but a finished project using each.
"Baby 2 Bride" Miniature Box
Sometimes you just gotta try something new, right?
I have always been fascinated by my fellow DT Member Nichola's ability to make these little scenes in boxes (or other cool vessels), so I wanted to try my creative hand at going miniature.
"Times Nouveau" Memory Canvas
&
"Art Washes..." Mixed Media Canvas
Lastly, I wanted to share two of my favorite Mixed Media Pieces I've made during my time on the Graphic 45 Design Team.
I have LOVED the idea of taking Graphic 45 to a level you don't see it often of Mixed Media...with paints, modeling paste, and all sorts of yummy messiness. :)
My "Times Nouveau" Memory Canvas adds a memory aspect to a typical Mixed Media piece, by adding an album made from G45 tags.
My "Art Washes..." was from a blog hop we did with Core'dinations and I was Ssssooo excited because I finally got to use a technique I had been dying to use...I used varying colors of Core'dinations Cardstock, embossing it with tons of different patterns and layering those to form my background. I then layered all sorts of "Typography" yumminess on top of it.
So there you go....my 6 favorite projects from the last year on the Graphic 45 Design Team.
Words can not express how humble and honored I have been to be on the Graphic 45 Design Team for the last year and I would LOVE to extend that amazing opportunity for another year.
Recently, I had the the cool opportunity to mix two of my favorite things: my faith and my art.
I am doing a bible study called "Stuck" by Jennie Allen with a group of ladies at my church. We are in week 2 and in both the weeks we've done, there have been opportunities to "draw" something. However...both times...the space to draw is so itty-bitty...I could not even function. LOL
So I decided to make my own "art journal" specifically for these 8 week study.
Here is what I came up with:
Here's a quick step-by-step of what I did:
(1) I started with 3 plain manilla folders. I punched 5 holes in the spine with a paper piecer and then used a pamphlet stitch with nylon string to secure them together. The pamphlet stitch is super easy and useful.
(2) Add a layer of tulle and a few pieces of lace using matte gel medium.
(3) Add more embellishments and letters for your title.
(4) Cover everything with a layer of gesso. If needed to fully cover, add a second coat.
(5) Choose your favorite colors of spray ink.
I chose:
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist: Monster Mash, Festive and Mallard
Heidi Swapp Color Shine: Chartruese and Primrose
Apply in light layers, one color at a time. I used all three of my Glimmer Mists, dried them and then added the darker tones on top of them to add depth.
I also splattered my Primrose Color Shine and my Mallard Glimmer Mist by unscrewing the lid and using the tube to flick the paint.
(6) For finishing touches I:
* added some Faber Castell Design Memory Craft Texture Accents in Pearl
* TCW "Hexagon" stencil with brown acrylic paint
*Outlined my 3-D elements with Black and White Faber Castell PITT Artist Pens
I hope you enjoyed today's project and I can't wait to share more as I fill it!
XOXO,
KERI
Supply List:
Manilla Folders-Walmart
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist-Mallard, Monster Mash and Festive
Heidi Swapp Color Shine-Primrose & Chartreuse
Faber Castell PITT Artist Pens-Black & White
Brown Acrylic Paint-Plaid
Tulle, Nylon String & Lace-Hobby Lobby
Faber Castell Design Memory Craft Texture Accents-Pearl
The Crafter's Workshop-Hexagon Stencil
Embellishments-Prima Marketing, Jolee's, Studio Calico, 7 Gypsies
