Just Di

Create

Well - this is create of a different sort - I have wanted to learn more about photoshop/brushes/masks/frames, etc - so I signed up for Jessica Sprague's free course - and I am so glad I did - very quick on line video instructions - very easy to follow and replicate - so here is what I have done so far - first is a frame and some word art, 2nd is using stamps, the 3rd is converting the photo to a vintage look  and colorizing an area and then played with a frame and brush word and some "sparkle", and the last one was a clip mask - would have never realized how easy this was - can't wait until the next class.
 
   

I can't wait to play some more with this - I want to try some fairy dust and some other brushes and frames I have had for a long time but really was not sure the correct way to use them - and lordy me - .png files - who would have figured they were so easy to use.

Create and 4th

I worked on these on Friday - using images from Red Lead, Lisa's Altered Art, Altered Pages and Itkupilli.  I also had made some packing tape image transfers that I had spend the evening making (that was a fun old technique) - The kids came over Saturday and spend the day in the pool and doing laundry then we went to friends for a barbecue and fireworks - so it was a long day.  I missed going to see Elle so hope she is doing better and comes home from the hospital today.  OK - here is what little I got done:

                 

 

 

Before and After

Just a quick post - no art today - but we had some sunflowers come up by our bird feeders - I always loved to see them - So I thought I would share before and after photos - before was beautiful - you can just see the seeds and at one point the center was solid black filled with seeds - that is until - After - the birds and squirrels climbed up on the stalk and ate all the seeds.  It was really kind of fun to watch the birds balance themselves on top of the sunflower or stretching up from one of the leaves pulling out the seeds to eat them.  Oh well - It is not very pretty when all the seeds are gone and I have now pulled them up.

   

 

Create

I am on a roll blogging 2 days in a row!.  Well did not make a lot last night in my room as I went to a Stampin-Up card class last night - made 10 cards - 5 different styles - Nikki - my DIL went with me and Mimi and Michele were there too.  I'll scan later and post - anyhow - here is what I made when I got home - my cheat card - the background was again done with distress inks (gotta love the backgrounds you create with those) - and then I had found these bird rub ons a while back on sale at M's and I just love them - so I just rubbed the birds on and put a little ribbon on it - done - very quick card.
     

Create

Oh wow - it has been a few days since I have posted - Well - I had expected to have several days to play since the kids move has been delayed - but no - somehow it just never happens the way we planned - I had a minor cut on the leg Friday that turned into major problems - and at the end of the day I was suppose to stay in bed with my legs up - well - by Monday - that was not working well so decided I would get up and play - so this is what I worked on - The first three are alcohol ink backgrounds - squirting several colors onto a craft mat then squirting on blending solution - then swiping the glossy paper over it, then stamping with Archival Ink.  The 4th one was using a paper towel, spraying with different colors of distress ink - letting dry - then gluing the paper towel onto card stock, then mounted clip art, dew drops and flower soft - pretty easy. The 5th one was done by rubbing on distress inks with a smooth sponge and stamping and the last one was done the same way however after distressing, I used some glimmer spray and the copic glitter pen to highlight some areas.  Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know I missed a great crop this past weekend with Hilltop Memories - I had really wanted to get out there to see everyone but - you know how that goes - "best laid plans of mice and men often go astray!".

Scrapbook Trends, Beads, Cards, etc.

are now available digitally - and you can get back issues.  I have to say I was not renewing this when my current subscriptions expired - then I got this .  Now - This I can do - price reasonable - and I can save on my hard drive if I want - I can print just one page - anyway thought I would share the deal.

Create

This is what I made late last night - had to let the glossy accents dry.  I used distress inks over white cardstock,background stamp by Cherry Pie Art Stamps, image from Lisa's Altered Art.  Hope to play some more tonight - although lack of sleep may force me to bed early.
 

Create

Well - I had hoped to spend a lot of time in my studio this weekend as DH is out of town - but - you know how that goes - Saturday was totally committed - Sunday the kids came over for lunch and a swim - then I needed to get some work done - BUT - I did get 2 ATC's done - one I will post tomorrow after some glossy accents dry.  This one is for a Mingle I am in for Stampers Corner.
     

Create

Just a quick look at the cheese cloth I spitzed with Glammer Mists - I love working with this texture on my ATC's and will use on a Canvas project I am going to work on.  I also will use the paper that was protecting my table as a background on some projects - all of the sprays together really are very colorful.

    

Create

Well - I could not stand it - I had to redo one of the Ancestors - I just did not like the stickle wings - so - I made some wings out of a butterfly brass charm and stained it with alcohol ink.  I like this much better - and I think she thinks so too!

           

Now - I need to finish my houses for the House swap for The Sum of All ATCs