A Bit of Dust

So, there is a bit of dust on this ol' blog here, time to spruce it up!

I want to share this layout I did of my daughter, Kassidy, for the October Round Robin challenge at Swirlydoos. 

Here is a close up of a little torn detail, I used Invild Bolme Prima chalk ink in 

Black Coal to accent the tear and the zipper (also a Prima trinket). 

I used the Crafter's Workshop 6x6 brick wall mask both under the Coordinations card stock and over the 

patterned paper. To make the background, I just used some fine grain sandpaper and lightly sanded the card stock over the mask; it is a great way to quickly add dimension to the Coordinations and use your masks in a different way!

I used Dusty Attic letters, Creative Imaginations letters. I used Petaloo Color Me Crazy flowers and dyed them with a mix of Party Pink Glimmer Mist and Magical Micas from Lindy's Stamp Gang. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I PROMISE more updates, techniques and maybe a few videos in the near future! 

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I will probably break this down in a few posts as I have not yet used this new blogger interface. :)

Okay, this is my entry for APRIL Swirlyhues challenge.

Some of the gorgeous apple blossoms in our yard this spring. They don't last too long!

I used Grunge Board for the butterfly, then I covered it with gesso, Distress crackle in Rock Candy and different Distress Stains. 

The title DA has layer after layer of Smooch Spritz!

Thanks for looking!

Swirlyhues November

Bloom {Spring in our Yard}

I love this month's palette. I used a lot of pretties such as the DA frame, which I painted with Distress Ink, Twinkling H2Os and Magical Micas from Lindy's.

I lightly rubbed the birds with Distress Inks.

I used Lisa V's stone turtorial (found here: Lisa's Faux Stone) on the Grungeboard key. Much like the Petaloo CMC line, it has texture so it did well with this tutorial. It is an easy to follow and fun tutorial!

I used Lindy's Starburst Mist, Glimmer Mist and TH New Gathered Twigs.

I also used the stitching tutorial here: Camilla's Sewing Tutorial.

Simple! :D

Thanks for looking!

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Swirlydoos Round Robin Week 2

This is my layout for October's go of Round Robin at Swirlydoos.

This summer has been hot hot hot and we finally got our break and traveled to St. Louis to visit my sister and my mom and dad. They have a great zoo there and it's FREE!

This is the penguin house, it is inside and COLD.

I will have more animal los coming your way!

I didn't really do any new techniques, just trying to get back into the groove of scrapping
after my hiatus.

I did use some new Distress Stains and they are awesome!

Love the colors of the Midnight Waltz October kit!!

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Thanks to everyone who is enjoying the new blog look!

I never thought I would have 100 people who would even want to glance this way!

I am planning a surprise, so be on the lookout over the next week or so.

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The above layout is for the SGC Misting, Masking and Gesso.

Of course, I love all these mediums so this wasn't a challenge as much as a delight for me!

I used the Gesso to prime all the DA pieces for painting. I do this a lot with DA because it
is so porous. The gesso really helps the paint stick.

I misted the over the matching mask (that I just happen to have) on the TA tag.

I used a couple of crackle stamps that I am not sure the manufacturer of. I know, I am bad! They may be Prima.

I used the paper from Retro Tapestry. I love the bright fun colors of these gorgeous papers!

Anyway, this is me finally almost 100% recovered after my laparotomy. For those that don't know, in June I had my right ovary removed. What is supposed to be the size of a walnut, was about the size of a newborn's head! My ovary had ballooned to almost 7 inches, so it had to go.

I had my c-section scar reopened (and then some) in order to get it out and weeks of recovery.

Please see your doctors yearly ladies!

Thanks for looking!

Swirlydoos Vintage Fae Sketch Challenge

For the July kit sketch challenge, I chose this adorable (I know I am biased) picture of Kassidy.

I love the Mistable alphabet set! SO cute!! It can go with a lot of different layouts.

On the DA circle, I used Gesso to prime it, then a coat of Gloss Mod Podge, then a generous sprinkle of Fairy Dust Glitter in Pralines N Cream then another coat of Mod Podge.

On the filters, I used the matching stamps for the Butterfly Garden paper set, I stamped with Versamark ink, then used Perfect Pearls and Magical Micas to bring out the stamp. After the stamps dried, I hit them with a little mist.

Thanks for looking!