Seahorse Dreaming

Now those of you who know me know how cards are not my 'thing', however, lately I have been making quite a few! I made the one above by first playing with sea coloured Brushos. You never know what effect you are going to get with Brushos so a couple of hours playing usually results in lots of pages to keep aside for when needed. 

I used a stencil from Retro Cafe Art and DecoArt Crackle Paste to create the seahorse. Once it was dry I cut out it out (a bit tricky as I didn't want the crackle to fall off!) and then I painted it with Silks. I attached it to the card using sticky pads, added a black line around the edge of the card and added 'Happy Birthday' to finish it off.

Mmmmmm Chocolate!

Our Creative Corner

The challenge this month over at Our Creative Corner is all about JUNK!

You can create whatever you want to but it must contain something that you consider Junk that you have reclaimed or recycled.

So I started with a chocolate box.

and changed it into a memory

Of our trip to see The Nutcracker ballet in Queensland.

Below are some pictures showing how I changed the box.

After giving the box a coat of gesso I used Washi tape to cover all the edges.

Using Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet paper I covered the top and sides of the box.

I used Washi tape to cover the edge of the box to give a neat finish.

Inside the box I used Bazzill to cove the base and sides.

I used Bazzill on the bottom of the box too.

 Graphic 45 papers really lend themselves to this kind of project.

I added ready made ribbon with stunning roses.

I gave a figure from Retro Cafe Art a coat of gesso.

Using a scrap of fabric I made the skirt.

I dyed it using Dylusions ink spray.

Measured up the lace, I was thinking tutu here.

I used Washi tape to cover the top of the body and added embellishments from That Craft Place

 I used DecoArt crackle paste and then covered it with Treasure Gold.

 I used Treasure Gold on the crown too.

I painted the arms and face and fixed the figure together adding a mask and additional embellishments to the skirt.

I used some ballet themed paper and laced ribbon across it, my inspiration for this coming from ballet shoes.

 It is the finishing touches that really finish things off.

 This is the inside lid.

 I had to add my tickets!

And this is the end result, hope you like it.

Time for Tea?

This fabulous kit came from Retro Cafe Art

 It comes naked ready for you to decorate.

I used various materials including pages from old books.

 The cup was covered using Graphic 45 paper.

 The radio image is from Mischief Circus aka Deviant Scrap.

 I added Idea-ology bits and and pieces.

 I used an image from Deviant Scrap (a sofa) for the purple tunic and  velvet paper for the body and arm for the jacket. The face was also from Deviant Scrap.

 The arms are put together using brads (supplied) and arms can be fixed or left to move.

 Wings were added.

The finishing touches were a crown, tiny cogs (from watches), a clock face and Chinese coin 'hanging' from Washi tape.

I love the overall finish and although there is a stand with this kit I used a clear thread and have him hanging.