Color for Fun and Happiness

Dreamweaver Thursday More B&W Pop

Hi Y'all!

We are still working on the B&W with a pop of color. I have had fun with this challenge because it has forced me to think outside my own box of color! So this has been good. Remember to play along with us, I have instructions at the bottom of the blog on how to join and you might win some fun swag! 

On to art! Here is today's installment:

This is the Nouveau Wisteria, one of several new stencils that have just been released by Lynell at Dreamweaver. I have had fun with it. 

Ingredients

Dreamweaver Nouveau Wisteria, LL3026 stencil

Dreamweaver White Embossing Paste

Glitter Glue- purple

Ranger Adirondack Black Dye Ink

Ranger Foam Ink Applicator

Clear Embossing Powder

Card stock: metallic white, black and purple

 

Method

Using the white card stock, tape down the stencil.

Spread the embossing paste in, remove the stencil and clean. 

Once the paste is dry replace the stencil over the embossed image.

With a foam ink applicator, apply the black ink to the dry embossing paste. 

Remove the stencil and cover with clear embossing powder. 

Tap off excess embossing powder and heat to melt the powder. 

Repeat to create depth on the image. 

Add small drops of glitter glue on the flowers. 

When the glitter glue is dry, layer up your card. 

Done!

Now check out the other Dreamweaver team member's blogs to the right to see what wonderful creations they have come up with for this month. There may be one or two that don't have samples up this week, don't fret, they will be back. Sometimes real life takes us away from our art. 

And, if you want to play along with us, please do. You can post your work on Lynell's Blog or on the Dreamweaver Face Book Page. Remember: you might win!

Have fun and make art today!

Lee

 

Dad's Birthday Present

My father is turning 78 soon and has just moved into a new home, so I couldn't resist the opportunity to make him a collage. He's a train buff and this box suites it to a T!

Yes, I am influenced by Tim Holtz, but I am OK with that. Plus I had a blast making this box. 

 

Ingredients

Tim Holtz Configurations box

Graphic 45 All Aboard paper

Tim Holtz Idea-ology corners, windup key, pulley wheels, label pull

Graphic 45 Metal Clothes pin

Ranger Metal Tape

Ranger Alcohol Ink - Black

Artist Solution Alcohol Ink - Red

Dreamweaver Stencil LJ911 Gears

Flowersoft various colors

Matt Medium

Random found objects

 

Method

Using the metal tape and the stencil, emboss the metal. I used a paper stump since I was covering a piece of metal larger than the stencil. That allowed me to move the stencil around. 

Then I cut the metal to fit the frame of the box. 

 

Next, using an alcohol ink applicator, mix the black and red inks and cover the metal. Clean it off if you are unhappy with the color. 

On to the main part of the box:remove the lid and plastic, keep the plastic for another project.  

Cut the paper for the background. 

Measure the two sides and the back for the length, measure the height. That is the size of paper your need to cut. 

Score at the measurement on the left and right sides to fold the paper into the box. Cool huh? The paper should just pop in. 

I added a dab of matt medium on either end to hold the paper in place. 

Cut a piece for the roof of the inside and glue in. 

On the base, I glued down the train tracks and then added flower soft for realistic looking landscape. 

To secure the caboose I poked four holes in the bottom of the box:

 

And used wire wrapped around the wheel axles and threaded through the holes to hold it all in place. 

Next glue down the charms and metal clothes pin.

 

Wrap the metal tape around the outside of the lid of the box. 

Next comes the wheels and label pull. 

The wheels and wind- up key have screws on the base. 

Poke holes for the wheels and wind-up key. 

Sand the box around the holes to keep it level. 

Screw in the wheels and key.

Poke hole for the label pull. 

Make the label, glue in place. 

Place the label pull over the label and use the brads to adhere in place. 

Put the lid on the box -- I don't use the plastic that comes with the box. 

Add corners to the top of the box. 

Cut paper for the back, I used pieces left over from the main sheet of train paper. 

Done!

Make art today and have fun!

Lee

 

 

 

Dreamweaver Thursday B&W with?

Hi Ya!

It's Thursday and I have been working on this challenge. Today's sample I am very happy with and it is relatively easy to make.

And here are the stencils that I have used in this card:

So these two stencils made the card and here's how:

Ingredients

Dreamweaver Stencils LJ815 Zebra Texture and LJ894 Thank yous

Dreamweaver Black Matt Embossing Paste and White Embossing Paste

Card Stock

May Arts Ribbon

 

Method

Tape the Zebra stencil to the white card stock.

Spread the matt black embossing paste over the stencil.

Remove stencil and clean.

Set the embossed card to the side to dry.

Tape down your piece of ribbon -- I tape both ends to hold the ribbon tight.

Position the stencil over the ribbon so the words appear as you want them.

Tape  the stencil in place.

Mask off the rest of the stencil so you don't get stray words or letters.

Spread the white embossing paste over the stencil on the ribbon.

Remove the stencil and masking tape -- clean the stencil.

Once both pieces are dry and warm to touch you are ready to assemble the card.

Wrap the ribbon around the white card stock and adhere with red line tape.

Layer on the black card.

You have finished and have a very modern looking card with a pop of color! 

Check out the other Dreamweaver team member's blogs to the right to see what wonderful creations they have come up with for this month.

And, if you want to play along with us, please do. You can post your work on Lynell's Blog or on the Dreamweaver Face Book Page.

Have fun and make art today!

Lee

Dreamweaver Stencils B&W Pop!

Howdy Artists!

Welcome back to week two of the May challenge: black and white with a pop of color.

Today's is a twist on the theme. I like color and I like to try to think outside the box.

Yes! A fish card!

Here is the stencil I used:

 

 

Ingredients

Dreamweaver Stencil LG726

Embossing Powder Black

Embossing Ink

Card Stock

 

Method

Mask off the fish on the stencil.

Tape down on the paper. 

Pounce on the embossing ink. 

Remove the stencil and clean. 

Sprinkle the black embossing powder on the ink. 

Tap off excess powder and heat the fish until melted and dimensional.

Repeat several times. 

Cut fish out of card stock.

Layout on the card. 

Tape down. 

You are done!

 

Check out the other Dreamweaver team member's blogs to the right to see what wonderful creations they have come up with for this month.

And, if you want to play along with us, please do. You can post your work on Lynell's Blog or on the Dreamweaver Face Book Page.

Have fun and make art today!

Lee

 

Dreamweaver Stencils B&W Pop!

Howdy Artists!

We are starting out the month of May with a new challenge: Black and White with a Pop! of color. 

This is a bit of a challenge, as I am such a color girl. However, the creative cells have come up with a few ideas and more will appear on the blog over the next five weeks. 

Here is the first installment of B&W Pop!

Dogwoods lend themselves to the B&W treatment nicely.  I used the following stencil:

Ingredients

Dreamweaver Stencil LG668 Dogwood

Embossing Ink

Embossing Powders: Crystal White and Red

Card stock for layering

 

Method

Tape stencil down on black paper.

Apply the embossing ink, I like to use the Ranger Foam Ink Applicator. 

Remove stencil and clean. 

For embossing, I like to work on scrap paper to funnel the powder back into the jar.

Carefully sprinkle on the red embossing powder in the center of the flowers.

Now cover the card with the Crystal White powder, tap off the excess powder. 

Heat until melted and dimensional - not long!

Layer the card stock and you are done. 

Check out the other Dreamweaver team member's blogs to the right to see what wonderful creations they have come up with for this month.

And, if you want to play along with us, please do. You can post your work on Lynell's Blog or on the Dreamweaver Face Book Page.

Have fun and make art today!

Lee

 

Dreamweaver Thursday Flower Dreaming

Today's installment of May Flowers theme with Dreamweaver Stencils is once again an easy one. 

For this tag I used the following stencils:

 

Ingredients

Dreamweaver Stencils: LJ894 Thank Yous and LJ982 Spider Mum

American Tag Postcard Tag

Ranger Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Embossing Powders

Embossing Ink

Foam Ink applicator

Method

Tape down the Thank yous Stencil.

With the foam ink applicator pounce up some Vintage Photo ink and then pounce it on to the stencil.

Cover the stencil with the Vintage Photo ink. 

Move the stencil to cover the entire tag. 

Remove and clean stencil. 

Next tape down the Spider Mum stencil. 

Pounce embossing ink on the stencil. 

Remove the stencil and clean. 

Sprinkle on the various embossing powders - one at a time. 

Tap off the excess between colors.

Heat to melt the powder until glossy. Watch out, the melted embossing powder is hot!

Done!

Visit the other team member's blogs, they are listed to the right. Be sure to leave your link with Lynell on her blog, who knows, you might win a prize!

Have fun, make art today 

Lee

April Showers Dreamweaver Flowers

Hi!

 

We are off and  running with this months theme of May Flowers. I am going to have fun!

Here's what I created: 

 

I used the following stencils for this tag:

 

Ingredients

Dreamweaver Stencils LL374 Iris and LJ899 Petals Background

Clear Embossing Powder

Ranger Adirondack Dye Ink Pads

Tag by American Tag

Ribbon by May Arts

Foam Ink Applicator by Ranger

Dreamweaver stencil brushes. 

 

Method

Sponge on the yellow ink around the edges of the tag. 

Tape Iris stencil down and brush in the colors. 

Sprinkle on the clear embossing powder. 

Heat to melt and make glossy.

Repeat to build up the layers, dimension and colors of the flower. 

Tape down the Petals Background on the tag. 

Using the foam ink applicator, pounce on the background colors. 

You will have to move the stencil to cover the entire tag with background. 

 

Ah, quick and easy! Done.

Leave me a note that you stopped by and visit the other team members listed at the right. 

Have fun and make art today. 

 

Lee

 

Dreamweaver Stencils and Stampendous Blog Hop Continues!

 

Get ready to be inked, pasted, encrusted, stenciled and stamped! All of this week the Dreamweaver Stencils' Dream Team and the Stampendous Design Teams will be providing some "Dream-pendous" inspiration for you, with multiple opportunities to win some fabulous prizes from both companies. Each day this week, you will be directed from both the Stampendous Impressions' blog or the Dream It Up! blog to the players du jour for your oohing and aaahing pleasure. Everyone will be playing on Saturday, the 14th with our final hop for the week. This is your opportunity to see how to mix and mingle your creativity...if you are a stenciler, you will be fascinated at combining stamps with your first love. If you are a stamper, you will be wowed at how stencils can add to your impressions.

Here's what I have made for today's installment:

Fun isn't it? Of course I love tags and this whole theme sort of came together for this tag. I used the gear stencil in my last posting for this piece also. 

 

Ingredients

Dreamweaver Stencil: LJ911 Gears

Stampendous Stamps: Patent Man, CRV251 and Steampunk Gears on clear cling, SSC1143

Stampendous Embossing Powder: Aged Black Embossing Enamel

Ranger Distress Inks

Ranger Distress Stain

Tag by American Tag

Ribbon by May Arts

 

Method

Rub Rusty Hinge Distress Ink along the sides of the tag. 

Tape down the gear stencil and pounce on Vintage Photo with an ink blending foam.

Stamp the various gears and head stamp on the tag. 

Emboss one gear with the black embossing powder. 

Paint in the man with a paint brush and the distress stains. 

Add ribbon to the tag. 

Done! 

I love it, tags are so quick to make and very satisfying.  

Be sure to leave comments as you tour the blogs (with your email addy!) for a chance to win* one of three combined sets of these Dreamweaver andStampendous goodies:

 

 

Leave me some love before you "gear up" for the next player:

 

Dream It Up! 
Stampendous Impressions! 
Kristine Reynolds 
Cherylynn Moser
Susie Moore  
Lynn Mercurio 
Laura Drahozal 
Pam Hornschu
Terrece Siddoway  
Wendy Price 
Liz Martin 
Taylor Usry 
Jessie Hurley 
Krissy Fossmeyer 
Cyndi Bundy 
Jennifer Ingle 
Georgia Sommers
Melinda Gleissner  
Kristi Van Doren 
Stephanie Lee 
Wendy Jordan 
Suzanne Czosek
Janelle Stollfus 
Louise Healy 
Jennifer Dove 

 

Have fun and make art today!

Lee

 

*For shipping and handling purposes, USA/APO/FPO/Canada winners only.

 

 

Dreamweaver and Stampendous Blog Hop!

 

Get ready to be inked, pasted, encrusted, stenciled and stamped! All of this week the Dreamweaver Stencils' Dream Team and the Stampendous Design Teams will be providing some "Dream-pendous" inspiration for you, with multiple opportunities to win some fabulous prizes from both companies. Each day this week, you will be directed from both the Stampendous Impressions' blog or the Dream It Up! blog to the players du jour for your oohing and aaahing pleasure. Everyone will be playing on Saturday, the 14th with our final hop for the week. This is your opportunity to see how to mix and mingle your creativity...if you are a stenciler, you will be fascinated at combining stamps with your first love. If you are a stamper, you will be wowed at how stencils can add to your impressions.

Here's what I have made for my first day of the blog hop:

This little tile measures 3 inches by 3 inches square and used this stencil:

 

I got the idea from Tim Holtz's new "A Compendium of Curiosities, Volume II" So make your own take on his idea and have fun. Here's how I did it: 

Ingredients

Dreamweaver Stencil: LJ911 Gears

Stampendous Black Mica Flakes

Dreamweaver Artist Alcohol Inks: Brown, purple and green 

Alcohol Ink blending solution

Ranger Foil Tape

Tim Holtz Ideology gears and saying

American Tag studs

Ampersand Clayboard Tile

Method

Using the Gear stencil and Ranger Foil Tape, sandwich it up and run it through a die cut machine. 

Remember to keep your stencil on the bottom of the sandwich stack to keep it flat. 

Cut the foil into irregular pieces. 

Remove backing and stick to tile. 

Using a metal embossing tool (the one for dry embossing) add the rivet marks along the seams. 

With a felt alcohol ink applicator, apply an mixture of the three colors to create a rusted/aged look. 

I used a bit of the blending solution to remove the alcohol ink in places to let the silver show through. 

Using matt medium I glued the gears down and random bits of black mica flakes -- they add a cool aged look. 

To attach the saying bar, I took my two brad heads and attached them with the Home Pro tool. 

The brad head have prongs, so they needed to be pressed into the board. 

That's it! A quick and fun piece that you can add to a card, collage, or what ever!

Be sure to leave comments as you tour the blogs (with your email addy!) for a chance to win* one of three combined sets of these Dreamweaver andStampendous goodies:

 

 

Leave me some love before you "gear up" for the next player:

 

Dream It Up! 
Stampendous Impressions! 
Terrece Siddoway 
Krissy Fossmeyer 
Stephanie Lee 
Cyndi Bundy 
Janelle Stollfus 
Pam Hornschu 

 

*For shipping and handling purposes, USA/APO/FPO/Canada winners only.

Have fun and make art today!

Lee

 

 

April Dreamweaver Stencil Thursday

Greetings! 

Welcome to April, it's come awfully fast hasn't it?  Our theme for the month is May Flowers, but Easter is on Sunday so I had to make a card for that. 

 

I'm still into clean and simple, but then that style has always spoken to me. 

Here are the stencils I used:

LM 2008 Rabbit - this is the larger of the two rabbits

and I pulled the floral flourish from this stencil:

LJ902 Black Eyed Susan. I love this stencil for the vines. I have used them many times over the last couple of years. 

Ingredients

Dreamweaver Stencils: LJ902 and LM2008

Dreamweaver Black Embossing Paste, matte

Card stock from Paper Cut

Ranger Distress Ink

Stencil brush

 

Method

Position rabbit stencil in the window of the card so it shows as you would like it to. 

Tape the stencil down. 

Mask off the area around the stencil, you don't want paste on the card! I use the painter's brown masking paper, it is about three inches wide and has a tacky strip on one half of the back side. It sticks to the paper just enough to mask and not damage.

Spread the matt black paste onto the stencil.

Remove the stencil and clean it! 

Set the card aside to dry.

Once the card is dry we'll continue. 

Using tape, mask off the area of the Black Eyed Susan stencil that you area going to use.

Position the stencil in the lower right corner of the card.  

With Peeled Paint Distress Ink Pad and the stencil brush, color in the vines. 

Done!

Oooh, I love easy, good looking cards. 

Check out the other blogs to the right and be sure to use Mr. Linky on Lynell's blog to play along with us. 

Have fun, be creative and make art today!

 

Lee