Artdeco Creations - Be Yourself Layout

Hi everyone! I'm super excited to be sharing my very first project as part of Artdeco Creations Creative Team for 2017/18. I'm honoured to be a part of this team and be creating for Artdeco Creations, a local company based here in Brisbane, Australia.

Today I'm sharing a mixed media layout featuring an upcoming collection designed by the talented Denise Boddey. This collection is called "Bohemian Bouquet" from Ultimate Crafts and it's gorgeous! The blues, reds and yellow toned pages give you so many options - either use them separately or combine them to create a bright, colourful project. Here is my layout and steps to showing you which tools and products to use and how I created it.

I took some Couture Creations Anna Griffin Matte Texture Paste and mixed it with some Couture Creations Anna Griffin Mix and Match Pigment Powder in Blue. 

I then took the Field of Daisies 6x6 stencil and applied the paste in randomly on white cardstock, from the top left down to the bottom right of the page. Rotating the stencil when applying pastes/sprays gives more variation to the pattern. There is no rule saying that you have to use the stencil in the same direction each time, so go for it and experiment. That's what creativity is all about.

Next I took some more of the Couture Creations Anna Griffin Mix and Match Pigment Powders in Pink and Red and mixed them together to get the tone matching the colours used in the papers. I then added water to the pigment powders and created splatters across the page with a paintbrush. I didn't add water to the page itself, I let it dry as it so the colours wouldn't muddy.

Next up I chose three papers from the 6 x 6 paper pad and randomly tore them to create a mat for my photo. The "clean" edges were distressed to match the torn edges. The more distressed the better.

The dies in this collection are simply gorgeous and it was hard to choose which ones to use. I ended up choosing the Curling Floral Decorative Die and Orchid Decorative Die dies as they best complimented the pieces from the Diecut Decoupage Set that I used on this layout. I die cut these using blue glitter cardstock and pink foil cardstock. You could also use Couture Creations foils for these as well. I cut the blue die cuts in half so I could arrange them better on the layout.

I took some Ornate Corners chipboard pieces from the collection and covered them with Ultimate Crafts Liquid Drops 3D Pearl in Flamenco. I squeezed some out onto a Couture Creations non stick craft mat and by using my finger, lightly covered the chipboard to give it a hint of colour and compliment the rest of the embellishments on the layout.

And here is my finished layout along with some close ups showing how I arranged the embellishments. I can't do a layout without some bling, so I randomly added some Couture Creations 2mm Gemstones in Pink Lace and mixed gemstones in Blue Iceberg. I also added some Blue Iceberg gemstones to the chipboard pieces as well. The quotes are from the 6x6 paper pad which I cut out and "inked" with the Flamenco  Liquid Drops. I randomly stamped across the page using stamps from the "Be Yourself" stamp set using black archival ink.

Artdeco Creations Products Used:

 ULT200001 Ultimate Crafts Cardstock - White
 ULT158031 Bohemian Bouquet 6x6 Paper Pad
ULT158038 Bohemian Bouquet 6x6 Stencil - Field of Daisies

ULT158040 Bohemian Bouquet Stamp Set

UTL158042 Bohemian Bouquet Diecut Decoupage Set

ULT158060 Bohemian Bouquet Orchid Decorative Die
ULT158064 Bohemian Bouquet Curling Floral Decorative Die

ULT158365 Bohemian Bouquet Ornate Corners Chipboard Set

CO724575 12x12 Glitter Cardstock - Blue

CO724147 Couture Creations 2mm Gemstones - Pink Lace
CO721992 Couture Creations Gemstones - Blue Iceberg
CO724867 Couture Creations Anna Griffin Texture Paste - Matte
CO725543 Couture Creations Anna Griffin Pigment Powder - Blue
CO725541 Couture Creations Anna Griffin Pigment Powder - Pink
CO725535 Couture Creations Anna Griffin Pigment Powder - Red

ULT157647 Ultimate Crafts Liquid Drops 3D Pearls - Flamenco

CO721963 Couture Creations Foam Tape

CO723780 Couture Creations Foam Dots
CO724022 Couture Creations 2 Way Glue Pen

CO721957 Couture Creations Self Healing Craft Mat

CO723828 Couture Creations Non Stick Mat

Other Products:

Pink Foil Cardstock

Black Archival Ink

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Creating!

Artdeco Creations Design Team 2017/2018

Hi everyone! I have some exciting news to share with you. I'm joining the Artdeco Creations Design Team for 2017/2018. I'm super excited to be joining the team and to have the opportunity to create with a group of talented and lovely ladies.

Introducing the Design Team for 2017-2018

#artdecocreations   #couturecreationsaus    #ultimatecrafts  

Would you please join us in congratulating our Design Team for 2017-2018.  These ladies are well known to many of you and we look forward to them creating some amazing projects with the large array of new collections that will be released. 

This year we have  a smaller core team but we have some great Guest Designers who will all give you fabulous projects each and every month.

 We welcome our 2017/18 fabulous Design Team

Adriana Bolzon

(Creative Team)

Jo Simons 

(Creative Team)

Julie Schinkel

(Creative Team)

Katrina Thompson

(Creative Team)

Anita Enright 

(Design Team Coordinator)

We will also have a great lineup of Guest Designers including:

Annette Gearside

Cariena Basson 

Denise Boddey

Sue Smyth

Novita Ferris

Robyn Wood

Tina Ollett 

We can't wait to see what these amazing ladies will create for us this year. Please visit their blogs to see what beautiful projects they have been creating and don't forget to leave them all some love. 

We look forward to inviting other Guest Designers throughout the year, so please if you create something with our products please make sure you share with us on Facebook or tag us on Instagram.

 

You too could be a Couture Creations | Ultimate Crafts Guest Designer.

Thanks for stopping by!

LTSCB #84 - Anything Goes!

Hi everyone! We have a new challenge at Love to Scrap Challenge Blog and this time it's "Anything Goes!".  This challenge will run for two weeks, ending August 28th at 6:00 PM EST (US).

We challenge you to create any kind of project using any rubber/clear or digital stamp. That means we need to see STAMPING on your project! It can be any type of scrapped project with stamping - cards, scrapbook layouts, ATCs, mixed media, altered items, 3-D projects, etc. Full challenge details can be found here.

The image and sentiment that I have used for this challenge is "Sugar Hollow Collection" from "Heartfelt Creations".

Our wonderful sponsors for this challenge are:

Lawn Fawn

Prize: Stamp set and 6x6 pad of choice

Heartfelt Creations

Prize: $25 gift certificate

Julia Spiri Digital Stamps

Prize: 2 images of choice

Head on over to the Love to Scrap Challenge Blog and enter the challenge! There's some awesome prizes up for grabs!

Products used:

Copic Markers

Stamps and Dies from Heartfelt Creations

Spellbinders Nestabilities Heart Circles

Kaisercraft Cardstock - Red

Bo Bunny 6x6 patterned paper -

Couture Creations 3mm pearls -

Heart rhinestones

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Foam tape

Flowers/blooms from stash

Thanks for stopping by!

LTSCB #81 - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!

Hi everyone! We have a new challenge at Love to Scrap Challenge Blog and this time it's "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!". This challenge will run for two weeks, ending July 17th at 6:00 PM EST (US).

We challenge you to create any kind of project using any rubber/clear or digital stamp. That means we need to see STAMPING on your project! It can be any type of scrapped project with stamping - cards, scrapbook layouts, ATCs, mixed media, altered items, 3-D projects, etc. Full challenge details can be found here.

The image and sentiments that I have used for this challenge is "Little Star" from "All Dressed Up Stamps". The beauty of this image is it can be used either for a Christmas card or for that 'little star' in your life.

Our wonderful sponsors for this challenge are:

The Paper Shelter

Prize: $10 gift certificate

All Dressed Up Stamps

Prize: 2 images of choice

Little Blue Button Stamps
Prize: $10 gift certificate

Why don't you pop on over to the Love to Challenge Blog and enter the challenge! There's some awesome prizes up for grabs!

Products used:

Copic markers

Cream and gold cardstock

Spellbinders Nestabilities die sets: Labels One, Scalloped Labels One, Luscious Labels One, Grand Calibur Labels One

La La Land Crafts: Star Border die

Challenges entered:

Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Anything Goes with an Optional Twist: Use Dies and/or Punches

Crafty Calendar Challenge July Challenge - Punches and/or Dies

All Dressed Up Stamps Challenge Blog - Challenge 58 Anything Goes

Weekly Christmas Card Challenges - Challenge 31

Come and Get it Challenges - Christmas in July

Dragonfly Journeys Challenge 64 - A Star is Born 

Thanks for stopping by!

Design Team Call - Love to Craft Challenge Blog

This is a Design Team Call!

We need some talented crafters for our new design team!

Some of the benefits of joining our brand new team...

• All challenges are Anything Goes, so create whatever you want for each challenge and work ahead if you want - no stressful deadlines!
• If you are a paper crafter, use your own rubber/clear stamps or digital images - dust off some of those you haven't used in ages or use some new ones!
• You aren't limited to just paper crafts - delve into some 3-D, mixed media or altered work! Or beading, quilting, knitting or crocheting if you want!
• Your blog URL will be placed on our Design Team page and on our right sidebar!
• Your DT inspiration projects will be showcased on our blog for an entire month... a great advertisement for your awesome artwork!
• An organized team function - I do all the work so you can concentrate on creating your amazing projects! ;)

And here's what we need from you:

• One project per month.
• Good photos of your projects uploaded at least 5 days prior to the first the day of the month when new challenge goes live.
• An active blog where you showcase your DT inspiration projects and link to our challenges.
• Comment on challenge entries and leave love for your fellow teammates.
• Vote on Winners & Top Picks after each challenge.
• Positive team spirit and willingness to promote our challenges.

To apply, all you need to do is send an email to ltscb@mail.com with your name and a link to your blog!

Prior design team experience is not required! ;)

Crafty hugs,
Leslie

Sketchy Boards Challenge - June

Hi everyone! Here is the Sketchy Boards Challenge sketch and colour palette for June:

My project this month was inspired by the colour palette and sketch which I incorporated some of the features into the card design. The pastel colours in this palette were perfect for a baby card.

To see more Design Team inspiration head on over to Sketchy Boards Challenge. Enter the challenge and you could be in the running to win some great prizes!

This month's sponsor is:

Auzz Trinklets and Crafts 

Thanks for stopping by!

LTSCB Blog Hop - Feel the Love!

Hi everyone! We have a new challenge at Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog and this time it's a Blog Hop with the theme "Feel the Love!". This Blog Hop will run for one week, ending 5 June at 6:00 PM EST (US).

As you hop, leave comments! That's all there is to it! :) The more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win! One randomly selected comment will be chosen from all the comments left on our designers' blogs!

All of the LTSCB designers are creating FRIENDSHIP inspiration projects for our blog hop. Everyone participating in the blog hop is invited to link up a friendship project for an EXTRA entry into the drawing!

 The image that I have used for this challenge is "The Secret - Best Friends Mermaids" from "Aurora Wings".

 

Our wonderful sponsor for this Blog Hop is:

Aurora Wings

Prize: $15 in digital images of choice

Ann

Heather
Irena
Julie - You Are Here!
Lee M

Leslie
Lillian
Robin

Tina

Products used:

Copic Markers

Kaisercraft "Mermaid Tails - Ripples" 6.5" paper pad

Kaisercraft "Mermaid Tails" clear stamp set (sentiment and small fish)

La La Land Crafts "Sitting Mermaid Marci" stamp set (bubbles)

La La Land Crafts "Seaweed Border Die"

La La Land Crafts "Under the Sea" die set (seahorses, seaweed)

La La Land Crafts "Shell Border Die" Club La La Land June 2015 Product Kit

Whimsy Stamps "Seashore Elements" die set (shells, sea dollars, starfish)

Memento Ink - Nautical Blue

Dark teal cardstock

All pearl embellishments from stash

Challenges entered:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #178 - Anything Goes

Lacy Sunshine Color & Craft Challenge - Anything Goes - RUNNER UP!

Stamping Sensations May Challenge - Anything Goes

Paper Creator Challenge #47 - Anything Goes.

Crafty Girlz Challenges May Challenge - Anything Goes

Worldwide Open Design Team Challenge #10 - Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze Challenge #102 - Under Water

That's Crafty Challenge Blog - The Sea Challenge

Crafting for All Seasons Challenge #127 - Make it Girly 

Thanks for stopping by!

LTSCB #78 - Anything Goes!

Hi everyone! We have a new challenge at Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog and this time it's "Anything Goes!". This challenge will run for two weeks, ending 29 May at 6:00 PM EST (US).

We challenge you to create any kind of project using any rubber/clear or digital stamp. That means we need to see STAMPING on your project! It can be any type of scrapped project with stamping - cards, scrapbook layouts, ATCs, mixed media, altered items, 3-D projects, etc. Full challenge details can be found here.

The image and sentiments that I have used for this challenge is "Curvy Mermaid" from "SLS Lines".

 

Our wonderful sponsors for this challenge are:

Doodle Pantry

Prize: $10 gift certificate to winner outside of Europe/3 images ($3.50 or less) to winner in Europe

SLS Lines

Prize: 3 single digital images

Dr. Digi's House of Stamps

Prize: 2 images of choice

Why don't you pop on over to the Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog and enter the challenge! There's some awesome prizes up for grabs!

Products used:

Copic Markers - E30, E31, E34, BV0000, BV000, BV01, BV02, BG53, BG72, BG75, RV000, RV13, RV21, Y0000, Y06, Y15, YR23, YR27

Kaisercraft Gel Glitter Pens

Sakura Stardust Pen - Clear

Kaisercraft "Mermaid Tails" paper and sentiment

Purple cardstock

Kaisercraft Rhinestones - Lilac

Memento Ink - Grape Jelly

Spellbinders Dies - Nestabilities Celebrations Pierced Rectangles Etched Dies

Challenges entered:

Aurora Wings Challenge #29 - Clean and Simple

Craft Your Passion Challenges #312 - Anything Goes

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge #91 - Anything Goes with Option: Layers - 2ND PLACE!

613 Avenue Create Challenge #176 - Anything Goes 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #34 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

LTSCB #77 - Make it Girly!

Hi everyone! The theme for this fortnight's challenge at Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog is "Make it Girly!". We challenge you to create any kind of project using any rubber/clear or digital stamp. That means we need to see STAMPING on your project! It can be any type of scrapped project with stamping - cards, scrapbook layouts, ATCs, mixed media, altered items, 3-D projects, etc. Full challenge details can be found here.

The image and sentiments that I have used for this challenge is "Disco Girlfriends" from "Sparkle N Sprinkle".

Our wonderful sponsors for this challenge are:

Limited Runs Stamps

Prize: 3 images of choice

Sparkle N Sprinkle

Prize: Images of choice up to $15 value

Bugaboo Digi Stamps

Prize: 7 images of choice

Why don't you pop on over to the Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog and enter the challenge! There's some awesome prizes up for grabs!

Products used:

Copic Markers

Bo Bunny 6x6 papers

Black cardstock

Embellishments from personal stash

Foam tape

Challenges entered:

Craft Your Passion Challenges #310 - Always Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart Challenge #110 - Anything Goes

Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes Challenge

Crafting When We Can Challenges #118 - Adding Flowers

Stamping Sensations May Challenge - Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps Blog May Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!