The Tin Man with a Treasure in his Chest (Prima Marketing)

Dear crafty friends,

When I saw those shutters in my DT box, I was wondering what I would do with them. They were beautiful, but I really didn't have any idea on how to make them special enough.

I looked closer and I couldn’t help but thinking of a rib cage. So there it was : I’d make a puppet. I named him The Tin Man with a Treasure in his Chest after the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz.

After adhering everything together, I covered everything with black gesso.

I used lots of Art Alchemy Metallique paints. to get that metallique finish. I just love how it turned out.

I used cheap sponge brush to make his arms and legs.

Here is his chest. On the outside, I used paper flowers and a paper clay shape, along with old metal letters.

Inside his chest, I used lots of Mechanicals and chipboards (gears), all covered with black gesso and waxes.

I heard people at Creativation loved him.

I hope my projects inspire you to think outside the box!

Prima supplies used:

993696 - Memory Hardware - Venetian Shutters

963361 - Mechanicals - Tin Hearts

960407 - Mechanicals – Flowers Small

960346 – Vintage Mechanicals – Washers #1

963354 - Mechanicals - Mini Stars

990718 - Memory Hardware - Côte d'Azur - Antique Chain - Copper

961411 - Art Basics - Modeling Paste

961459 - Art Basics - Heavy Gesso - Black

963040 - Art Basics - Heavy Body Gel

961428 - Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel

963057 - Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Metallique Ancient Coin

963064 - Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Metallique Steampunk Copper

965129 - Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Metallique Rustic Brown

963101 - Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Metallique Silver Spoon

964146 - Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Sparks - Raven Black

964023 - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Bronze Age

964009 - Art Alchemy - Metallique Wax - Brushed Iron

964313 - Art Alchemy - Antique Brillance - Red Amber

964672 - Art Ingredients - Mega Art Stones

963705 - Art Ingredients - Art Stones

962555 - Art Ingredients - Micro Beads - Black

962586 - Art Ingredients - Micro Beads - Bronze

961602 - Art Extravagance - Glitter Set - Ebony & Ivory

597269 - Amelia Rose Flowers - Scribbles

597115 - Zella Teal Flowers - Fearless

960179 – 6x6 Stencil - Checker

Have a nice day.

Karine

xx

Sweet, a layout made with the Cherry Blossom collection (Prima Marketing)

Dear crafty friends,

I'm quickly stoping by today to share with you this layout I created with the beautiful Cherry Blossom collection from Prima.

When I saw this paper, the Floral Memories paper, I knew I had to use it with this picture of my daughter. What a perfect match.

The flowers from this collection are so pretty and delicate.

One of my favorite item to be released this winter by Prima are those tags. I just love how they can go everywhere!

More flowers!

Supplies used:

848446 - Cherry Blossom Collection - Floral Memories 12x12 paper

848439 - Cherry Blossom Collection - Unwritten Messages 12x12 paper

848392 - Cherry Blossom Collection - Cherry Blossom Garden 12x12 paper

597825 - Cherry Blossom Collection - Journaling Cards 3x4

597863 - Cherry Blossom Collection - Tags

597832 - Cherry Blossom Collection - Tickets

631154 - Cherry Blossom Flowers - Lylah

631123 - Cherry Blossom Flowers - Blossom

631130 - Cherry Blossom Flowers - Thea

631086 - Cherry Blossom Flowers - Arya

631062 - Cherry Blossom Flowers - Mae Ella

631147 - Cherry Blossom Flowers - Braylinne

631079 - Cherry Blossom Flowers - Briella

597849 - Cherry Blossom Decorative Tape

960841 - Clear Stamp - Read to Me

960865 - Clear Stamp - Checkered

980399 - 6x6 Stencil - Spark

573454 - Trim

584696 - Paper Doilies

961466 - Art Basics - Gesso - Clear

961442 - Art Basics - Heavy Gesso - White

814328 - IOD - Colour à la crèmes - Water Soluble Oil Pastels

573737 - Color Bloom - Cotton Candy

963200 - Art Alchemy - Acrylic Paint - Metallique - Vintage Rose

964443 - Art Alchemy - Acrylic Paint - Metallique - Soft Satin

961428 - Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel

963705 - Art Ingredients - Art Stones

963712 - Art Ingredients - Mini Art Stones

962593 - Art Ingredients - Micro Beads - Blush

991944 - Memory Hardware - Pearls II

586829 - Solid Rose

581121 - Coy Collection - Adelle

This collection is another must have!

Have a great day.

Karine

xx

Beauty, a layout with the brand new Lavender collection (Prima Marketing)

Dear crafty friends,

I'm so happy to get to share with you my first layout created with the brand new Lavender collection from Prima. I love this collection.

I love purple. I know some people are afraid by this color, but for me, purple is easy. When I saw the Lavender Collection, I was so happy! I created a romantic layout with lots of texture to frame my daughter’s picture.

Here are some detailed pictures:

Supplies:

848804 - Lavender Collection - Communication Trhough Love 12x12 Paper

848774 - Lavender Collection - My Last Note 12x12 Paper

848798 - Lavender Collection - Constantly Growing With You

630119 - Lavender Collection - 6x6 Paper Pad

960919 - Clear Stamp - Offset Dots

582555 - Clear Stamp - Royal Menagerie

980399 - 6x6 Stencil - Spark

965228 - Dabbing Brush Set

961442 - Art Basics - Heavy Gesso - White

961466 - Art Basics - Gesso - Clear

573744 - Color Bloom - Iris

580308 - Color Bloom - Berry Wine

965181 - Art Alchemy - Metallique Acrylic Paint - Frozen Berries

814328 - IOD - Colour à la crèmes - Water Soluble Oil Pastels

964672 - Art Ingredients - Mega Art Stones

963705 - Art Ingredients - Art Stones

963712 - Art Ingredients - Mini Art Stones

961596 - Art Extravagance - Glitter Set - Luminous

961428 - Art Basics - Soft Matte Gel

991944 - Memory Hardware - Pearls II

991999 - Memory Hardware - Remnant Fragments

630225 - Lavender Collection - Quote Stickers

630195 - Lavender Collection - SIIC

630218 - Lavender Collection - Tickets

630201 - Lavender Collection - Stickers

630188 - Lavender Collection - Ephemera

631222 - Lavender Flowers - Haydee

631208 - Lavender Flowers - Julienne

631178 - Lavender Flowers - Milane

631277 - Lavender Flowers – Ophelia

Have a great day!

Karine

xx

Perfect Moment (Words & Paintery)

Dear crafty friends,

It's already January 15th, so it's time for a new challenge over at Words & Paintery. This month challenge is sooooo dramatic! Love it! Let me show you my layout.

I LOVE purple, and when paired with black and charcoal grey, it gets so intense!

I chose this picture of my dad and me because of the words in the challenge. My father always thought me to be myself, strong and proud. It was the perfect fit.

Papers are from the new 7 Dots Studio Northern Lights.

Flowers and mediums are from Prima Marketing.

Some pretty texture.

I hope you join us for the challenge!

Have a great day.

Karine
xx

Complementary Colors (7 Dots Studio)

My dear crafty friends,

First, I'd like to wish you a happy new year 2018! I wish you peace, health, joy and time to spend with your loved ones!

I'm glad to be back for another term here, with the 7 Dots Studio team. Thanks Tusia and Nick for your confidence.

My first layout for this year features the Paint Chips collection. It is called «Complimentary Colors». Here it is.

I'm sorry about the bad reflection on my picture: we don't get a lot of daylight, here, in Quebec, lately, so I had to use my light box to take a picture, and I couldn't avoid the light reflection.

I started out with the Underpaper 12x12 paper from Paint Chips collection. 

I primed it with clear gesso and created a mixed media background. First, I used the Soulmates Squares stencil with Graphite Texture Paste. I also used Paint Chips Clear Stamps and Northern Lights Clear Stamps with Archival black ink. A few splatters of gold and silver paint along with black and white ink and my background was done. 

Under my picture, I used some of the Paint Chips 12x12 Tags and papers from the Paint Chips Pad 6x6.

Here and there, in my embellishments clusters, I used some of the Paint Chips Element Stickers 6x12.

I also used the Paint Chips Word Stickers 6x12 here and there on my layout.

One of those Word Stickers acts as my title piece. I love those words, as they describe perfectly my relationship with my mother (on the picture with me): she complements me. I love her so much!

Products used:

Paint Chips - Underpaper

Paint Chips - 12x12 Tags

Paint Chips - Pad 6x6

Paint Chips - Element Stickers 6x12

Paint Chips - Word Stickers 6x12

Soulmates - Squares stencil

Paint Chips - Clear Stamps

Northern Lights - Clear Stamps

I hope you like my layout.

Have a nice day.

Karine

xx