tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61121893896118026042024-03-19T08:31:56.263+00:00Art & SoulJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567000555805454692noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112189389611802604.post-57701577279324703932018-10-08T15:28:00.001+01:002018-10-08T15:28:26.908+01:00It's time for a Challenge...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Morning Peeps<br />
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We have a new challenge over at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/561854123838898/" target="_blank">'I Love Indigo Blu - Facebook Page'</a> and the Challenge is to create a piece inspired by Christmas /Winter.</div>
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Sue has posted a fabulous project using a Master Board. It's such a clever idea and you can check out the full tutorial here at <a href="http://birdcagecraftstudio.blogspot.com/2018/09/challenge-yourself-with-indigoblu.html" target="_blank">Bird Cage Craft Studio</a>. We would love to see your entries so why not pop over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/561854123838898/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and enter your Indigo Blu inspired Christmas/ Winter cards and projects.</div>
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So I thought it might be an idea to create a keepsake and card in one. This collapsing box has room for you to add a gift card or keepsake card and has room for a handmade bauble in the centre.</div>
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I used a collection of stamps so here they are... firstly the bauble border is from the new '<a href="http://www.indigoblu.com/rubber-stamps-c3/a6-rubber-stamps-c7/baubles-a6-red-rubber-stamp-by-kay-halliwell-sutton-p3027" target="_blank">Baubles A6 Stamp Set</a>', the baubles panels are stamped using the '<a href="http://www.indigoblu.com/rubber-stamps-c3/a6-rubber-stamps-c7/frosted-baubles-a6-red-rubber-stamp-by-indigoblu-p1128" target="_blank">Frosted Baubles A6 Stamp Set</a>' and the greeting is from the '<a href="http://www.indigoblu.com/rubber-stamps-c3/a6-rubber-stamps-c7/seasons-greetings-a6-red-rubber-stamp-by-indigoblu-p1142" target="_blank">Seasons Greeting A6 Stamp Set</a>'. Click on the name of the relevant stamp to be taken to the Indigo Blu Shop.</div>
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The project has been broken down into stages as it is quite a lengthy tutorial! I have created this using standard A4 sheets of card but you can make it from A3 but in my experience it doesn't prove any easier. I would grab a cuppa and possibly a sweet snack<br />
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<u>To Create the Box</u></div>
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Take an A4 sheet of strong white card and cut two panels measuring 9.5 x 28.5cm. Score the panels at 9.5cm and another at 19cm. These will form the outside structure of the box. Using strong glue stick the two central panels together as shown to create a cross shape</div>
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For the inside of the box, cut two panels to measure 8.5 x 26.5cm. Score these at 8.5cm and again at 18cm. Stick together as in step 1. Stick this into the centre of the box as shown below</div>
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Cut another two panels to measure 9.5 x 15.5cm. Score these at 3cm and again at 12.5. These will form the lid. Stick together as in step 1<br />
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Using Indigo Blu Perfect Stamping Card, cut 10 panels to measure 9 x 9cm. These will create the decorative panels for the outside and inside layers of the box plus one for the inside centre and one for the lid centre<br />
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Using the same cardstock, cut 4 panels measuring 8 x 8cm. These will form the inside decorative panels</div>
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Again, using the Perfect Stamping Card, cut a panel to measure 10 x 8cm (pocket), another to measure 3 x18cm (handle) and 4 panels measuring 2.5 x 9cm (lid edge panels) </div>
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Cut 10 panels from lightweight black cardstock to measure 9.2 x 9.2cm and another 4 to measure 8.2 x 8.2cm. These will form the mats for the decorative panels. Now cut 4 measuring 2.7 x 9.2cm</div>
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Cut another strip of card 3 x 29.5cm and another 3 x 10.5cm, these will form the lid wrap. Score the longer strip at 9.5cm, 19cm and 28.5cm. Score the short strip at 9.5cm. Add double sided tape to the 1cm overlap on the end of the short strip and stick it to the long strip, leaving the other 1cm overlap at the opposite end</div>
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<u>To Create the Panels</u></div>
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Start by applying Duck Egg Acrylic Paint to all the white cardstock panels using a baby wipe. Once dry mix Mermaid Tail Luscious Powder with clean water creating a liquid wash consistency. Apply in the same dabbing motion with a damp baby wipe to all the previously painted panels. Leave to dry</div>
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Using the Baubles Stamp set, ink up the Baubles border stamp using Versafine Black Ink and stamp onto the bottom of one of the 9cm coloured panels. Quickly add clear embossing powder to the stamped area and emboss using a heat tool. I would recommend embossing as the high level of mica in the luscious powders will show through a stamped image even if using a permanent ink. Repeat three times more using the 9cm coloured panels. Add highlights to the baubles using a little White Gee so Good. Mat and layer to the corresponding black panels and adhere with strong glue to the outside face of the box as shown below</div>
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Black Ink and stamp the chosen elements onto a coloured 9cm panel. Emboss as explained in the previous step then repeat on another 9cm panel</div>
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Repeat previous step using two 8cm panels. You will have to take care to get the bauble element onto the panel. TOP TIP - I use the Tonic stamping platform to help me position stamps/ panels. Simply add a piece of copier paper to the stamping platform base and stamp your image. Next, place your card panel over the stamped image to ensure you stamp in the exact position. Secure with the magnets and re-stamp. Voila... perfect positioning without tearing your hair out! (I'm not a gizmo type of girl but the stamping platform is excellent for positioning and stamping if you have any issues applying pressure - you'll never miss part of a stamped image again)<br />
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Take the Lace Mandala Stencil and position over a 9cm panel. Carefully apply Super Slap it On using a palette knife. Work in one direction as though you are buttering toast for a perfect finish. Set to one side to dry and repeat the process on two more 9cm panels. Leave the remaining panel plain</div>
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Mat and layer all the panels onto their respective black card</div>
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To create the shaped pocket for the gift card, take the 10 x 8cm panel of card and cut into two 5 x 8cm pieces. Mark one panel 1.5cm up from the bottom. It should measure 1.5cm(left) x 8cm(bottom)x 5cm(right). Draw a line from the 5cm side across to the 1.5cm mark and cut excess cardstock away. Repeat this process for the other panel but measure 2.5cm from the bottom. Stick together along the bottom edge then stick the pocket to the remaining 8cm panel </div>
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Alternate the 8cm Frosted bauble panels and stick to the inside layer of the box. Stick the greeting to another face and the Gift Card Pocket to the opposite face. Adhere the spare plain panel to the base of the box<br />
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To create the box lid, Adhere the final stencilled panel to the centre of the lid. Mat the four coloured panels for the outside edge of the box onto their black panels and stick these to the long strip which will create the lid band. Glue the strip to one edge of the box lid before pulling tight and attaching the other end with the flap and double sided tape. Attach the handle between the box edge and the inside of the lid band with double sided tape as shown below</div>
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Add pearls to the finished panels and set the box aside. It is designed to hold a custom made bauble which will be the final stage </div>
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Take a clear bauble and separate the two parts. Apply Ugly Duckling acrylic paint with a baby wipe to the inside. Dry gently with a heat tool or allow to air dry before applying a second coat of paint. Once dry place on scrap paper before spraying with matt varnish. Quickly apply Unicorn Sparkles Glitter over the wet varnish and leave to completely dry. Repeat on the other half of the bauble (be prepared to sparkle and shine for days to come as the glitter will shed a little - place on a large piece of paper so you can catch any excess)</div>
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I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial. Apologies for the length but hopefully you can follow all the steps involved.</div>
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So are you getting crafty for Christmas? Please leave a comment and let me know what you're making.</div>
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Don't forget to enter your Christmas makes into the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/561854123838898/" target="_blank"> 'I Love Indigo Blu Monthly Challenge'</a>. Simply check out the Challenge rules and enter your creations to be in with a chance to win a fabulous prize from kay and Alfie at Indigo Blu.</div>
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Bye for now, Julie x x</div>
Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567000555805454692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112189389611802604.post-36101486190668511952018-08-27T09:00:00.000+01:002018-08-27T09:00:03.592+01:00Wishing you all a Very Happy Christmas this Bank Holiday Monday!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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No I haven't lost the plot! This August Bank Holiday Monday Kay from Indigo Blu will be live on Hochanda at 11am and 3pm with her latest Christmas Stamps, Stencils and new Luscious Powder Colours. I will be sitting back with a coffee and watching as Kay demonstrates some stunning techniques. It's also Hochanda's 3rd Birthday so why not join the celebrations and possibly bag a bargain or two.</div>
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We have all been busy creating samples with the latest products in preparation for Christmas in August. Some are more traditional but there's a few alternative ones for those of you who fancy something a little less conservative! There's also a line of specially designed stamps from 'Aitch', so hopefully you'll join us!</div>
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Hope you enjoy the shows as we help you prepare for the festive season.</div>
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Here are the samples I've created. I hope you like them? Please leave a little blog love if you do...</div>
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Hugs for now, Julie x</div>
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I'm here with a new monthly challenge over at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/561854123838898/" target="_blank">I Love Indigo Blu</a>... I'm excited to announce the Vintage Theme as it is so my thing! You can enter any design which is Vintage by design or colour so go get messy and enter your work to the I Love Indigo Blu Facebook Page here to be in with a chance of winning a fabulous surprise from Kay and Alfie. All the supplies used can be purchased at <a href="http://www.indigoblu.com/" target="_blank">Indigo Blu here</a>.</div>
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I decided to create a Vintage tag in the hope it inspires you to get creative.<br />
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This is how it was created...</div>
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Firstly, cut a tag. I used the Tim Holtz Tag Die which is an old favourite but you can just as easily cut one by hand. Cut a panel of cardstock 5cm x 8.5cm and repeat the process used on the tag but don't stamp the background</div>
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Take a clean baby wipe and gently apply Warm tan Acrylic Paint to areas of the tag</div>
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Next stamp the Ledger Background Stamp using Vintage Photo Distress Ink<br />
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Now apply Townhouse Teal using a baby wipe. Try not to cover the previous application of paint completely, although the picture doesn't show the previous colour very well but it is still there. <br />
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Apply Teal for Two Acrylic Paint to add a little depth in colour before adding Ugly Duckling Acrylic paint to the edges of the card tag using Phatt Foam. Mix a little Ugly Duckling Paint with water on the edge of a Slim Jim Acrylic sheet. Using a paint brush, flick the paint off the edge onto the tag to create splatters</div>
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Stamp a ticket from the Grand Tour I Set in random areas using black archival ink. Ensure the whole tag is dry before rubbing over with a tumble drier sheet to remove any static. Take a piece of Phatt Foam and apply Flitter Glue sparingly through the Blueprint Stencil. Add Chariot of Fire Flake and remove and buff the excess using the rough side of a sponge. Catch the edges of the tag and additional panel using the Phatt Foam and the remaining Flitter Glue before repeating the Flake stage.</div>
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Take Walnut Stain Distress Ink and the splatter edge stamp from the Rugged Edge Stamp Set and catch the edges of the tag and panel until happy with the result. You can catch the edges with the ink pad to add extra depth and definition if required. Mount the tag and panel onto Dark Brown Cardstock. Remove the circle at the top of the tag using a punch or scissors</div>
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Take a metal washer and add Hot Cocoa Acrylic paint and dry with a heat tool - TAKE CARE this will be HOT). Now apply a little Townhouse Teal randomly and reheat. Repeat the process with Teal for Two and Goldfinger to create the effect of faux metal. Stick over the hole at the top of the tag using Super Slap it On</div>
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Stamp the butterfly from the collectors Edition No. 13 using Black Archival and Indigo Blu Watercolour Cardstock. Cut out the Butterfly and attach metal antenna using thin wire. Stamp text from the Tasty Textures Stamp Set onto the middle of the panel before attaching to the tag using foam pads. Add the butterfly using 3D Gel<br />
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Stamp the quote from Nature III onto Rice Paper. Ensure it is dry before adding to the tag using Matte Medium. Add a few fibres through the hole to finish the tag
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I hope you are managing to stay cool in this hot spell? It's quite unbearable (and I love the heat normally) so I've switched my fan on to hurricane strength and created a little Nature inspired panel - it hasn't been easy as everything blows away! I'm currently co-hosting the challenge over at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/561854123838898/" target="_blank">I Love Indigo Blu Facebook Page</a>. Why not pop over and see all the wonderful designs and inspiration from the members and the Design Team. If you'd like to enter you could win a fantastic surprise parcel from Kay and Alfie so why not get your Indigo Blu goodies put and join us. All the details are on the page.</div>
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Firstly I would like to say that this could easily be created on cardstock but I've opted for a wooden panel. My supplies are shown below and can all be purchased direct from <a href="http://www.indigoblu.com/rubber-stamps-c3" target="_blank">Indigo Blu here</a>.</div>
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Using White Gee So Good and Phatt Foam, give the panel a good coat. This can be dried with a heat tool but keep your distance so the gesso doesn't bubble.</div>
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I wanted quite subtle colours to begin with so opted for Grandma's Teacup for the sky and blended this with Banana Custard to create a sage green colour for the grass. Add a little White Gesso through the middle to assist the blending of colours. I find it helps to give the panel a light spritz of water to help move the paint around.</div>
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Create multiple layers to the panel by stamping a butterfly and texture in Black Archival Ink. It will take slightly longer for the ink to dry on the painted surface so after a couple of minutes blot the ink using kitchen towel to leave a faded image.</div>
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As promised here are my samples made using the fantastic new stamps from Indigo Blu.</div>
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Kay is <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>live now on Hochanda</b></span> - 6pm and again at 9pm then tomorrow at 9am and again at noon. I'm predicting a sell out, if you can place your bets... Seriously, the stamps are so exciting and perfect for Art Journaling, Mixed Media and Card making so what stopping you? The apron's are lush - heavy canvas with all the pockets you need to keep those essential tools on hand, enough space for the expanding waistline and long enough for those of us with a little added height. Absolutely perfect, can't wait to get my hands on one to use as well as decorate!</div>
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Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567000555805454692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112189389611802604.post-80102334633333034042018-07-17T16:13:00.000+01:002018-07-17T16:16:11.722+01:00Artist Tools from Indgo Blu<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's a quick heads up prior to the upcoming 'One Day Special' from Indigo Blu. Kay will be live on Hochanda today at 6pm and again at 8pm then again tomorrow at 9am and 12 noon. So why not take the weight off and tune in for some extra special stamps, canvas aprons and panels... you may have seen a few samples knocking around on Facebook and Instagram?</div>
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The stamps are perfect for art journaling, mixed media or cards, they have to be my favourite stamps to date. Don't blame me if you miss out - you've been warned, I predict a sell out!</div>
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I'll be back shortly with the samples I made for the show. You will be able to catch all the design teams fabulous creative makes by checking out <a href="https://en-gb.facebook.com/ILoveIndigoBlu/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> here or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/indigoblu/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. </div>
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Well I apologise, it has been a while since I last blogged as life has just got in the way of crafty time. I will be redeeming myself with a hectic couple of weeks preparing for some fabulous shows on Hochanda with some super exciting new products! Watch this space for more details or why not join <a href="https://en-gb.facebook.com/groups/561854123838898/?fref=mentions" target="_blank">I love Indigo Blu's Unofficial Fan Page on Facebook</a> for regular updates, videos, tutorials and giveaways? What are you waiting for?</div>
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Down to business. Kay, Sue and myself have had our heads together following feedback and come up with a new regular challenge to be posted on the I love Indigo Blu page. It is live now so why not join in to be in with a chance of a great surprise giveaway from Indigo Blu? The theme for this month is SUMMER.</div>
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Every month, Sue and I will be creating our take on the theme and posting step by step tutorials on our blogs to help you craft along or hopefully pick up a few hints and tips for using the products. Here is my card for Summer...<br />
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Why not pop over to <a href="http://birdcagecraftstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sue's page</a> for more sizzling Summer inspiration. Here is a sneaky peak at her wonderful trip down a Summery memory lane...<br />
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As promised, here I am with the samples made for Lou's Indigo Blu shows live today on Hochanda. You can catch her at 12 and again at 4pm. Why not grab a coffee and relax for a little while as Lou inspires you with her uses for the fabulous new colours of Luscious Powders. If you're not excited yet wait till you hear their names!</div>
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These are my samples made using a wide collection of Indigo Blu's deep red rubber Stamps, Luscious Powders, Paints and of course, the brand new Stencils. The stencils are so new just a few of the design team got less than 12 hours to play with them before the show.</div>
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So here's what I came up with. The pictures really don't show the impressive shimmer and sparkle of the Luscious Powders but hopefully you'll get the impression...</div>
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It’s been a funny couple of weeks here with one thing and another. I’ve spent the last couple of days making bunnies for babies. My daughter’s friend has just had a beautiful little girl so Tilly shown below is for her name sake. Another pure white bunny is for an ex-student of mine who’s little boy was born sleeping. I started making him before the sad news and have completed him and given him a green bow as we all wore something green for the funeral. It doesn’t feel right that he remains with me so he’ll gojng to Harrison’s mummy soon.</div>
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Anyhow, this is a quick post with details about our upcoming shows on Hochanda. The lovely Lou will be on Friday at 12 and 4pm with lots of fab new crafty stash from Indigo Blu including three new luscious colours which are to die for! Why not watch live online,<a href="https://www.hochanda.com/TvSchedule#080618" target="_blank"> click here</a> for show details. Don’t miss out as the colours are going to be a huge hit along with fabulous stamps and wonderful new stencils.</div>
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I’ll be back Friday with a little bit of inspiration in the way of pictures of my samples using all the great products. If you’re eager to know what’s coming, keep an eye on Instagram and Facebook for more sneaky peaks.</div>
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the fab 20% discount on selected stamps for your Father’s Day cards. Check out my previous post for all the deets.</div>
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Well Daddy's Day is almost upon us and I'm reliably informed that many people find it difficult when it comes to cards for the Men in our lives. <br />
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To begin with, cut a 14cm square panel from Indigo Blu Watercolour card. Using a non stick mat, add a 2p sized amount of acrylic paint in Fair, Medium Tan, Hot Cocoa, Ugly Duckling and Coastal Walk. Leave a space between them before adding a liberal amount of water either with a paint brush or a water spritz. Swish your cardstock through the paint. The colour should be subtle, if not a another spritz of water, heat and repeat. (Colour can be gently removed prior to heating with a baby wipe.</div>
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Using Phatt Foam, pick up a little Ugly Duckling Acrylic Paint and add carefully to the card panel edges. You can distress the outer edges of the card with the paint then remove with a baby wipe to avoid the colour being too intense if required.</div>
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Take the Faded Dots Stencil and mask off an area using sticky notes. I masked off a horizontal strip just above centre, covering the area where the cogs stamp would go. Apply Texture Pate with a palette knife and set aside to dry naturally. Once dry, add more watered down Ugly Duckling Paint into the centre of the card area. Spritz with water and allow to drip down the cardstock. Dry thoroughly with a heat tool.</div>
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Take Iced Spruce distressing ink and stamp the blueprint stamp in various places around the central area of the card. If your inkpad is very juicy stamp onto your craft mat first before stamping onto your card panel.</div>
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Next stamp the Draughtsman onto Indigo Blu Watercolour Cardstock using Black Permanent Ink. Now stamp him onto a sticky note, ensuring his head is stamped over the tacky strip. Cut him out and mask the main image. Using the distress ink method from earlier, ink up the Collector's Edition No.4 Numbers Stamp. Stamp over the Draughtsman's head before removing the mask.</div>
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Stamp a sheet of cream heavy weight paper with the Map stamp from the Grand Tour II Set using the Iced Spruce Distress Ink. Using a knitting needle or kebab skewer, wrap the map paper around before tearing away the remainder and sticking the edge in place to create map straws. Cut to size, long enough to fit behind your dapper chap. Distress the edges and colour with Ugly Duckling Acrylic paint and Phatt Foam.</div>
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Die cut a few medium cogs using any die set. Mix a little regular sand with Ugly Duckling Paint and cover the cogs thickly. Apply direct heat with your heat tool to create bubbling within the paint layer. set aside to cool. In the mean time, mix a little water with Gold Luscious Powder to create a thick paint. Repeat with Bronze and Green Luscious Powders. As the paints start to dry gently apply a little to the cogs using your finger. This will have he same effect as using gilding wax without the smell.</div>
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Finally, cut a layer of brown card to 14.3cm. Mat and layer up the completed card panel and attach to a cream 14.8cm square card. Attach the map straws and cogs with wet glue. Take your quote stamp from Grand Tour I and stamp in black permanent ink before attaching your dapper Draughtsman using Super Thick Slap it On.<br />
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As promised earlier, here are the samples made for today's shows on Hochanda with Louise Withers and Indigo Blu. Lou's infectious enthusiasm will inspire you all so why not join her at 12 o'clock and again at 4pm today. She will be launching three fabulous new acrylic paint colours and demonstrating with a large variety of stamps of the floral variety plus a few cute little flutterbies for good measure. <br />
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All the lovely design teams samples are available on Instagram and Facebook one the shows go live should you wish to take a closer look.</div>
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So today I'm proud because my entry into Frilly and Funkie's Blog Challenge - Neutral Point of View has been awarded a Top 3 Mention, yay! Here's the link if you wish to check out all the fab entries and their new <a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">blog challenge - Surf's Up.</a></div>
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I had entered it after having a play around with rusty mediums so I'm so honoured to have received a mention, thank you all at Frilly and Funkie for liking my efforts.</div>
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The lovely Suzanne is sending out a Top 3 Badge so I can wear it loud and proud here on my blog, excited!</div>
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Right, I'm away as I have loads of samples to do for Lou Lou's next show on Hochanda for Indigo Blu. Happy post or should I call it Luscious Post, has just arrived so that's me taken care of for the weekend!!</div>
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I will be posting pictures of the samples for today's show at 12 o'clock today to coincide with Lou's first show on Hochanda for Indigo Blu. She will be launching some lovely new paint colours and has lots of wonderful stamps to share so make sure you tune in or hit record. You can see sneak peaks on our design teams facebook page.</div>
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It's been a hectic week with family and despite starting this post a week ago I'm only just completing it! Best laid plans... by the time I've come to complete this piece let's say my creative energy wasn't at it's best. In fact, I was in two minds whether to post this but after lots of creative love from my team mates over at Indigo Blu here goes...</div>
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I chose to use Indigo Blu's 'Fly High' and 'Draughtsman' Stamps on this panel along with a multitude of the Indigo Blu acrylic paints. Should you wish to check out all the wonderful stamps, paints and luscious powders you can visit the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/www.indigoblu.com/search/stamps-a6#:page2" target="_blank">website here</a>.</div>
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I've recently purchased a number of the rusty products created by some fabulous mixed media artists. Anyone who has known me a while or attended my workshops will know I love anything vintage, grunge or rusty!The products were all brilliant but in hindsight I personally I miss mixing it up and using my imagination plus fine sand, heavy bodied acrylic paint and my good old - battered heat tool to create that rusty effect. The products are excellent especially if you are in a rush, not particularly confident or don't want to mess. However I enjoy messing - personally it is the best part! Here is what I've created...</div>
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I began with a piece of heavy weight greyboard - the sort of stuff you find at the back of kids drawing pads! I decided to start with a green first layer followed by a random application of Large Grain Texture Paste. I then added stencilled detail with phat foam and cream acrylic paint before applying glazing medium randomly with a palette knife. Glazing medium acts as an extender with acrylic paint, giving you more working time. In this instance I'm using it to resist additional paint layers. You can also use matt medium or Vaseline. To be truthful, Vaseline is more difficult to remove due to it's greasy consistence but it will do the trick. I've taught a workshop many moons ago using this same technique to create faux leather, why don't you give it a go and see what you come up with? Next I added lots of rusty colours using my palette knife and dry brush technique before removing the glazing medium to reveal the green base layer. A few more layers of paint - by this point I had lost track, with my favourite tunes on and I got totally lost in the creative moment.<br />
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Finally, I added Finnabair's Art Extravagance Rust Paste in a variety of colours for added dimension. As it was a play piece I then experimented with Emerald Green's Chunky Rust Embossing Powder and Paper Artsy's Rusty Car Infusions Pigment Powder. Loved the infusions, the colour was instantaneous and very vivid. I tried the Chunky Rust and the Vintage Beeswax Embossing Powders and loved them but feel I need to play some more with them alone to see their full potential.
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Once the background was complete - meaning I'd experimented until I felt enough was enough, I started planning the focal point. I knew I wanted to use the draughtsman as the main image and my growing stash of gears. I die cut a frame using Seth Apter's Shield Die and set to creating more texture using the previously mentioned products. I felt the whole piece was too dark so began lifting the colour of the frame with a little gold paint. The Draughtsman was stamped using Black Archival Ink followed by the Numbers - Collectors Edition No.4 Stamp by Indigo Blu in Watering Can Archival Ink. The edges were distressed before adding beeswax to the surface to give the image an older feel. </div>
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I set out the design with an old cigarette card giving a hint towards aeroplanes and torn corrugated card for wings before layering all my ephemera and gears. The words 'Fly High' are from the Stamps of the same name by Indigo Blu. Stamped in archival and finished off with a little more beeswax.</div>
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OK. We now have the next dates for Hochanda <a href="https://www.hochanda.com/TvSchedule#070518" target="_blank">(link here)</a> so it's back to TV samples. Kay will be live on Monday at 11am and again at 3pm with some fabulous new products. If, like me, you have Virgin where Hochanda isn't available or
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Have a fabulous Bank Holiday Weekend. I hope the sun shines and you have a great time with family and friends.<br />
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I hope you've all enjoyed the early summer we've been experiencing? The hottest two days of the year to date and I needed to get some samples started as Hochanda have asked Kay to do an additional show and as usual that requires samples. It's going to be a full and fun show so if you've nothing spoiling make yourself a cuppa and watch. There's flowers galore, exceptional quotes and beautiful flutterbies, all delivered just in time for the Summer sunshine. If you're busy you can always watch using rewind online.</div>
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I've made a variety of cards, some quick and some more involved. I had planned a number of more detailed projects but due to illness I was unable to complete them in time to get them to Hochanda. I'll probably post them on here instead with details of how they were made.</div>
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Anyhow, here's what I've made. For pictures of the design teams samples check out Indigo Blu or Junk Journals and Mindful Mixed Media Art on facebook.</div>
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Just a quick post and a sneak preview of some samples done for Indigo Blu. The lovely Kay will be live on Hochanda today at 11am and again at 3pm. As well as new scrummie colours of luscious powders, she has beautiful new collectors stamps which include 2 lovely background stamps, a must have flutterby and a quirky looking hen. The highlight has to be the new ‘think evil thoughts’ quote stamps. Not so much evil as cheeky - tune in for a giggle and watch the presenter blush! The design team have had a ball thinking of innovative ways to use the stamps.</div>
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So here is my small contribution to the show. Unfortunately, the camera hasn’t picked up the wonderful shimmer of the luscious powders, or the beeswax in the first sample. Hopefully you’ll see more detail on TV.</div>
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It's been a month since I last posted. Lots has happened since then, snow days and Easter... for me illness and being admitted to hospital.</div>
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I planned to do so much, creatively speaking, leading up to Easter but to say it didn't go to plan is an understatement! I managed to make a special snuggle blanket and felt bunny for each of my grandchildren and a felt bunny for a special friend and another for my daughter. I knitted Ava and Archie a super soft snuggle blanket when they were new born and they still take them to bed now. Needless to say they were ready for replacements. </div>
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The bunnies each take a couple of hours to make. Although they are made exactly the same each one seems to have it's own personality! As more people have seen them, the more people want them so I think I may be busy sewing bunnies for a while yet!</div>
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Whilst recovering at home this week, the postie delivered me a lovely parcel of yummy stamps and colours from Kay and Alfie at Indigo Blu. I'm hoping I will be feeling a little better in the days to come so I can get back to my craft room and create the ideas buzzing around in my head. The samples are for Hochanda on the 12th April and believe me when I say the stamps are something else and certainly worth watching.</div>
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How are you bearing up with the Winter weather, or to be more specific - Spring weather?</div>
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We’ve had several days of not being able to move due to the amount of snow on the rather steep hill on which we live. That’s fine by me, more time to spend in my work room. Today, I've finally got my youngest son back to school, they were closed the majority of last week due to heavy snowfall, he's less than impressed and hoped the snow would stick around for a little longer!</div>
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The garden has looked so peaceful and clean under it's thick blanket of pure white snow. I do hope my poor little snowdrops and narcissus have survived all that weight! The birds have been busy, flitting in and out to my feeding station, they need all the help they can get at this time of year and I love to sit and watch them.<br />
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I chose to work on a large MDF tag which I covered in coordination’s dark grey cardstock. I then cut a piece of Bo-Bunny paper slightly smaller than the tag. I inked the edges using iced spruce and hickory smoke distress inks to darken the edges before adding texture gel through a flower stencil. In my mind this represents the flowers hid just below the surface, not taking centre stage but waiting patiently. I opted for texture gel rather than paste for its transparent finish, giving the appearing of frozen flowers in the background. Splashes of white and silver acrylic paints were added to the background along with a few random pearls.<br />
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While that dried I dug through my stash of fabrics and pulled out some synthetic crushed velvet in ivory. Using an old favourite Paperbag studios stamp, I heated my craft iron and applied the velvet over the versamarked stamp, placing the fabric textured side face down and covering it with kitchen paper before applying direct heat. Don’t move the iron around as this will potentially blur the image and make sure the hot iron doesn’t come into direct contact as it will melt the synthetic fabric. </div>
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A length of broad white cotton lace and a scrap of pale green crash were added along side the flower panel. The tag was finished off with a leaf of subtle grey/ green floral lace and a pearl flower button. All the flowers are there but subtle in their frozen majesty. A crystal droplet, snowflake and muse token were added and a few words reflecting the serenity which the garden represents to me.<br />
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I hope you’ve enjoyed and understood the thought processes behind the making of this tag? What does your Winter garden look like? Are you enjoying this late winter weather or looking forward the warming sunshine of spring?
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What's the weather like? I predicted a cold and snowy winter but didn't expect 4 inches of the white stuff! And it's started again...</div>
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I'm enjoying the company of my 14 year old son, that's when he can drag himself away from the Xbox. My older one is supposedly away at University but today he's sledging with his highly intellectual friends on a baking tray!!! Honestly, I am worried, he's studying Geo Politics - scary thought that one day he could have a job of real responsibility. My grandchildren are out building snowmen and snow angels while their parents freeze - it's amazing how you forget that youthful enthusiasm for snow as the years tick by. Meanwhile, my eldest sun is currently in Florida - he's in for such a shock when he gets home Friday, provided his flight can land!</div>
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Today I have some exciting news to share. I've kept a lid on it for a couple of weeks now - since Stitches to be honest. I bumped into an old friend, Kay Halliwell-Sutton of Indigo Blu. I originally designed and demonstrated for Indigo Blu when they first started their business. Now I'm a lady of leisure and feeling a little more stable health wise, she has asked me to join her design team. I'm rather excited at the prospect and look forward to the motivation to create on a regular basis and being part of a highly creative team.</div>
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In the past I have taught, professionally and also mixed media art as a hobby/ part-time business. After suffering a major adrenal crisis (Addison's Disease) I had little choice but to finish work and so far it has taken four years to recover partially. Part of this adjustment has been struggling with loosing my sense of identity. I loved my job and the motivation it presented. So, designing may not sound like a big deal but it presents so much more to me. Thank you Kay and Alfie for this opportunity.</div>
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I recently created a small alternative Valentine's wooden plaque. As I mentioned, I'm not a fan of Valentine's day, I honestly feel that love and care should be shown everyday but I decided to do a little something for that particular day.</div>
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It wasn't a long process, the football was on so I had a couple of hours peace in which to create.</div>
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I hope this post finds you all well and if you're here in the UK, wrapped up against the Arctic blast which we're experiencing? Here in Yorkshire, we keep experiencing heavy falls of snow, fortunately it isn't sticking around for very long as it melts before the next fall comes along.</div>
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It's been a busy few weeks here including my annual trip to Stitches Trade Show at Birmingham NEC. There were many lovely stands and everyone had worked so hard to bring us all new and exciting products to delight our creative senses. Needless to say, I've been itching to get back to my workroom and create! </div>
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The highlight of the trip was meeting a long time idol of mine - Kim Thittichai. If you're not familiar with Kim, she is an exceptional textile artist who has inspired many students over her exciting career. You can find her blog here - <a href="http://hot-textiles.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kim's Hot Textile's</a> - it's certainly worth a look if you're inspired by anything shiny, textured or textile and have an interest in burning and heating materials!!! We played with heavy weight Lutrador and Xpandaprint. You can purchase all these materials and more, plus many inspirational, educational books from <a href="http://www.vycombe-arts.co.uk/" target="_blank">Art Van Go</a> if you'd like to give them a try.<br />
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Basically, Lutrador is a synthetic fabric originally used as an interfacing. It comes in a variety of weights, the most popular being 30, 70 & 105 gsm. It is easily coloured with acrylic paints, dyes and inks but it will take a while to dry, blotting with kitchen towel will remove the colour and heat will create holes so bare this in mind. Furthermore, it can be stitched, stamped and embossed using puff paste to add extra texture and interest. Add heat with an iron, heat gun or soldering iron to create holes - basically experiment as the sky is the limit!</div>
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Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567000555805454692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112189389611802604.post-32324784599227691162018-02-15T08:50:00.003+00:002018-02-15T08:50:39.718+00:00Creative hugs...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It has been such a long time since I posted last, life and poor health have just got in the way somewhat! I’ve still been dabbling here and there, experimenting and planning a few workshop ideas for a special creative friend. More of that to follow shortly...</div>
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I hope you were all shown a little love yesterday? Personally, I feel commercialism has got in the way of it's true meaning. Sooo, we agreed not to bother and enjoyed a nice meal for three with a lovely bottle of red (for two)!</div>
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Here is a little something I created while the men in my life watched and yelled at yet more football! It didn’t take very long at all and is quite basic compared to my usual makes but I gave it in place of a valentines card.</div>
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Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567000555805454692noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112189389611802604.post-57319795465188256842017-10-29T20:33:00.004+00:002017-11-06T12:26:52.690+00:00Boo...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We are in the process of having a some home improvements done so no time for crafting, well not unless it's in the middle of the night when my brain won't switch off!<br />
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I've used one of my large MDF tags and created a haunting rendition of the monochrome look, well with the exception of a little pop of orange. I came across the image in one of my files when tidying my computer - like you do! I'm not a big Halloween fan but love Autumn and old pictures, so their is my inspiration.<br />
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This is a quick stop to show you what I've made for my little sisters Birthday today. </div>
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I haven't been sleeping of late - to be more precise the worst has been1 hour one hours sleep one night this week! Needless to say my brain isn't functioning on all cylinders but I've had to stay busy so decided to make a not so conventional card for my her birthday. At least I've managed to plan a few more projects so they should keep me busy for a little while!</div>
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Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567000555805454692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112189389611802604.post-78265116893113123992017-10-20T10:14:00.001+01:002017-10-25T07:58:55.066+01:00Autumn with A Vintage Journey<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today I am happy to be invited to <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/2017/10/autumn-pinworthy-inspiration.html" target="_blank">'A Vintage Journey'</a> where I share a project for Jennie's October Challenge - Crazy for Autumn Colour. This is what I created and my inspiration for doing so...<br />
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Autumn is my favourite season so the brief was perfect! We live quite high up in Yorkshire. As I drive in the early morning, I often see the valley below shrouded in mist and the Keats poem <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/poetryseason/poems/to_autumn.shtml" target="_blank">‘To Autumn’</a> sprung to mind. As a child we were made to learn it by rote!<br />
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thrown out from his first birthday. Well… it spoke to me on many levels; how
could I get rid of it? I’ve had a plan for it from that day on and I felt it
would be a great base to frame a verse or two from Keats and to frame an
exploratory faux encaustic panel – an idea which has been buzzing around my
head for a while.<br />
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I also love the tactile feel of textiles and
decided to create a fabric cover for the book using various mediums and
techniques, vintage lace, trims and beads. Throw in a favourite set of stamps by Crafty Individuals, distress
inked cardstock cut with Tim Holtz’s Fall Foliage dies plus rusty wire and a
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I hope you like my
contribution to ‘Autumn’? If you are interested in the many techniques included in this project, a lengthy tutorial can be found in the tutorial section above or simply <a href="https://julie-atkinson.blogspot.co.uk/p/to-autumn.html" target="_blank">click here.</a><br />
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I would also like to enter this into the following challenges:<br />
<a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/october-2017-mixed-media-with-autumnal.html" target="_blank">Country View Crafts Challenges, Oct 2017- Mixed Media with Autumnal Hues .</a><br />
<a href="http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/october-autumn-glory.html" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations - October 2017 : Autumn Glory </a> </div>
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It feels like such a long time since I last
posted, indeed it's been a while since I spent time in my little craft room.
It's been a busy summer here in the Atkinson house. We've spent three out of
six weeks in the sunshine, had babysitting duties as Miss Ava had her
operation, prepared and packed one off to university and got the last of four
children ready to enter year 9 of high school! So, as the title to this post
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I had some exciting news in the summer.... I've
been invited to be Pinworthy Guest over at <a href="http://www.vintagejourney.com/" target="_blank">'A Vintage Journey'</a>. After years of
teaching Art & Craft to adults and children, I must admit to having a few
butterflies as I plan my contribution. I'm putting it down to having a few
years out due to ill health but fingers crossed it is beginning to come
together. As you will probably understand, I can't show you anything just yet
but keep checking and I will post a picture and tutorial as soon as I'm
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Are you enjoying the weather? We've had lots of
rain here in Yorkshire but this has led to a few cool and misty Autumnal
mornings. I love this time of year; the colours and smells take me back to
childhood. I grew up in a rural village and this time of year was bustling with
activity. As a child, we learnt the Keats poem ‘to Autumn’ by rote! For me it
summaries Autumn perfectly (although I do like Mr. Cleaver’s version in Bridget
Jones)!</div>
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Well, I had better crack on as the deadline is
getting too close for comfort. I hope you’re having a fun day and manage a
little crafty time too.</div>
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