Lacquer look Book Box..

I do so love this stamp by Paperbabe, I had used it in a project earlier in the year 

but whilst having a clean up & recycle this week I came across this image I had already coloured hiding in a Graphic 45 Book Box. This is what I created using it.. 

Lacquer look Book Box..

I distressed around the image using Tea Dye Distress ink then cut the image to size. Creating faux stitching around the edge I then triple embossing the whole image. 

When dry I created cracks in the embossed image by bending it gently and stained 

them with gathered twigs distress ink to add age.

The image was edged with Stampendous Gold embossing powder and glued onto a 5x7 canvas board that had been painted with gold paint, edged and scribbled over with a wax tealight to create a resist  and black gesso painted on top. When dry areas were sanded back to expose some of the gold underneath.

A layer or two of Mod Podge helps create the Lacquered look.

A panel was created for the spine of the box using a distressed paper off cut.

I stamped the Flower from Paperbabe oriental Zen stamp set as it is the same stamp that is in Mae Lee Dees hair. and used the same colours to replicate the design. The triple embossing & cracking technique was repeated along with the gold embossed edges and distressing of the cracks to marry up both front and side designs.

Ribbon coloured to coordinate with the flower was tied around the box 

to act as a closure and the canvas glued onto the box front securing the ribbon.

Modelling paste has been scraped around the edge of the box using a comb to resemble book pages and left to harden. When dry I covered with a layer of black gesso and highlighted all the raised edges with gilding wax.

A final layer of Mod Podge and brass brads complete the finished design..

I'm using my book box to store inchies i'm creating for a 365 days of inchies challenge and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that It will hold all 365 of them by the end of the year..

Thank you for stopping by, wishing you all a super weekend.

Hugs Tracey xx

Creative Recipe:

Graphic 45 Book Box
5x7 Canvas Board

Paperbabe MayLeeDee Clear Stamp
Paperbabe Oriental Zen Clear Stamps
Stamps Away Embossing Powder
Pebeo Gilding Wax *King Gold*
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Pens

Pebeo Black Gesso
Pebeo Gold Paint
Modelling Paste
Mod Podge

Extra Large Mixed Media Blue & Ochre Tag..

The current colour scheme of the PaperArtsy Challenge is so Alluring, I was inspired from the onset by Chris Cresswell and her Art Journal spread. With the element of surprise behind the doors and Chris's attention to detail; something close to my heART.. I just had to create something using those given colours of Blue and Ochre.

Here in words and pictures is my creation...

For my surface I used an Extra Large Tag (147mm x 296mm) by Dali Art. 

I squeezed a blob of Midnight Blue, Indian Turquoise, True Ochre and Yellow Ochre Americana Acrylic paint randomly onto it. The paint was spread over the surface from side to side with a piece of card and marks made into the paint using a comb to create some texture.

IndigoBlu Super Thick Slapiton was pushed through a Dina Wakley Stencil.

I Stamped Kim Dellow EKD06 stamps with versafine and coloured with pencils and illustrator Pens, some of the flowers I cut, shaped and layered to change their dimension.

I chose a selection of lace, ribbon and Sari border to coordinate with the colour way and used Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Fossilized Amber to tone down the whiteness of the lace.

After the Lace, Ribbon and Sari border had been adhered to the tag I used *Deep Blue and Sicilian Yellow Inktense pencils to add light and shade to areas of the tag adding water over the pencil areas to make the ink permanent.

Flat back pearls, micro beads and wire all add to the detail.

With Glossy accents and white  Posca Pen helping to highlight the finer details 

my mixed media tag is complete.

I've really enjoyed gathering colour coordinating materials and piecing together this mixed media Tag . I hope you like my creation and entry into The PaperArtsy Colour Challenge Topic 5: Blue and Ochre

Wishing you a wonderful day what ever you are up too..

Creative Hugs from Tracey xxx

Crafting Supplies Menu: 

DaliArt Extra Large Tags

Derwent Inktense pencils

DecoArt Americana Acrylics

Kim Dellow Eclectica EKD06

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad

Dina Wakley Mosaic Swirl Stencil

Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils

Spectrum Noir Illustrator Marker Pens

Sweet Dixie Wedding Collection *Bouquet*

Today I'm sharing a card using the Bouquet stamp taken from the Newly released Sweet Dixie Wedding Dress stamp set  Designed by Sue Dix  from Personal Impressions.

The sentiment is taken from Sweet Dixie May This Special Day stamp set another new release from Sue's Wedding Collection.

The Bouquet has been stamped using versafine ink and coloured using Spectrum Noir Illustrator pens. Elements from the image have been picked out, stamped, coloured, cut out and layered on top to give a dimensional look. 

A few spots of Ranger Golden Rod Stickles really adds to the detail.

Another versatile stamp set with limitless use that would make a particularly wonderful 

topper for a Mother's Day Card.

Here's just a few examples of colour variations.

Thank you again for sharing your time, 

I look forward to sharing another with you soon.

Wishing you a wonderful day.. Creative Hugs from Tracey xx

Sweet Dixie: Wishing you a day as special as you ..

As Spring is just around the corner i'd like to share another creation using

Newly released stamp set Sweet Dixie Wishing you a day as special as you.. Designed by Sue Dix from Personal Impressions. This set consists of 1 large image and 2 sentiments.

This project was created by first colouring one image and then colouring 

multiple images specifically concentrating on the areas chosen to layer up.

Both Spectrum Noir Colorista and Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers have been used. 

The window panes have been removed and replaced with acetate to give a realistic effect. 

Another layer of flowers have been added around the window frame.

The Window box has been built up by continuing to colour, cut out and build up layers..

adding a dot or two of Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue..

The usefulness of this set is limitless, from Birthdays, Thank you or just plain Hello cards.

 This set is one of two New to Sue Dix's Everyday Collection and 

I look forward to sharing another with you all very soon.

Thank you for stopping by, I wish you all a wonderful weekend.

Creative Hugs from Tracey xx

Sweet Dixie with Hugs.

Using Sweet Dixie Zendoodle RTG Teddy Stamp Designed by Lindsay Mason from Personal Impression I've created a Hugs card. a card to show someone appreciation, love or an alternative to the more traditional Valentines card.

I first stamped the Teddy and coloured using Spectrum Noir Illustrator Pens

Then created a background using a 5x7" Gelli Plate, Rollering Acrylic Paints, stamping with Tim Holtz Stamps and dot and dabbing with a few shapes found lying around the house. All transferred and printed onto Linen card.

The Teddy has been paper pieced using one of the four coloured teddy's as a base and cutting up sections of the other three teddy's. Layering using alternative colours and gluing them down has helped to give him that patchwork look.

Backed onto black card, glossy accents, gilding wax and a heart shaped gemstone has given him a little dimension.

The Hugs text has been cut using Ultimate Crafts 3 in 1 Alphabet Dies.

Wishing you Love and lots of Hugs this weekend From Tracey xx

*Happy New Year* Saying it with Flowers

Wishing you all a *Happy New Year*

A little later than expected but i'm saying it with flowers.
Using Stampendous Build a Bouquet Cling Stamps designed by Fran Seiford this set has been a regular go to stamp set of mine for over a year now.

The set consists of a bowl & Jar Vase, three flower head stamps, one leaf and a butterfly.

With each element being separate this enables you to do as its name suggests 

*Build a Bouquet*

The bowl has been stamped and embossed using clear embossing powder 

to give shine and resemble a glass vase.

The Flowers have been coloured in using Spectrum Noir Illustrator pens from the Basics, Hues and Tones sets, hand cut, shaped and randomly placed

 Adding a little bit of sparkle using paprika and yellow stickles glitter glue the Jar Vases of Flowers have been created in the same way and as you can see each one is unique with its flower arrangement.

Stampendous Build a Bouquet cling stamp set creates cards for every occasion 

and I am sure will be greatly received.

Thank you for sharing your precious time, I look forward to sharing much more with you 

on my creative Journey.

Crafty Hugs from Tracey xxx