Things to Alter DT : Steampunk Cage Doll

Hi all

I decided to have a go at making a cage doll which i did using various pieces of MDF for Things to Alter.  we have a new challenge over on the blog so i would love to see all your makes on there. Here is the link http://thingstoalter.blogspot.co.uk/

I used the 3 inc and 6 inch sized circles for the top and bottom and I used the lolly pop sticks to make the cage bars. I trimmed them all down to fit and glued them with my glue gun. I wont lie it was fiddly and i got covered in hot glue but i am pleased with it.

The body was made using the 4inch dress form which i covered in Simply Creative deco mache papers and made a belt using lace and a rusty cog. The head is the Hatter Gorjuss Girl stamp.

I used the flur de lis MDF pieces to decorate the cage

I used the rust effect on both the cage and cogs but dry brushed a little Lagoon Blue pain over to look like peeled paint.

Here are a few progress shots

Thank you for visiting and if you have any questions leave me a comment and i will get back to you

Docrafts Blogger Outreach program: Gorjuss Girl cards

Hi all

I am back with a sneak peak of Santoro Tweed which is the new Gorjuss Girl range released in September.

I was given one of the stamps sets to try out and i coloured with Artiste Watercolour pens.

I stamped on to an A6 card blank with pigment ink and coloured it in. I used a water pen to create a watercolour effect using the Artiste pens.

Docrafts Team July Blog Hop: Interactive Elements

Hi all 

Today I am taking part in the July Docrafts Team Hop and the theme this month is to add and interactive element to your project. So i attempted to make a spinner card.

 please hop along to the other blogs on the list to see what my team have been making

Heather https://heathermitchelldesign.wordpress.com/

Mags Woodcock https://thetaglady.wordpress.com

Julie Wilson http://newnanny.blogspot.co.uk/

Emilie Grant http://emiliesadventuresincraftyland.blogspot.co.uk/

Katie http://whatkatiedid2.blogspot.co.uk/

Sarah Douglas http://stickerkitten.co.uk/

The mechanism is made from a separate sheet of card and you just cut a circle out of it and then take the cut out bit and cut a smaller circle out of it. When you stick it to the card only add 3d foam to the corners otherwise the spinner bit get stuck.

The Spinner is two pennies stuck together with a large 3d dot and a metal charm stuck to that.

There wasn't much space left on the card so i added small embellishments and paper strips to the edges.

I used the mini Gorjuss Girl decoupage that came free with one of the Creativity mag gifts.

Thank you for visiting 

The Alice in Wonderland 150th Annervesary blog hop.

Hi all i am taking part with the crafty blog hop to celebrate 150 years of Alice in Wonderland  and i have some  cards to share

Not only will you see lots of amazing artwork today, but you can also win prizes from the following amazing companies;

The Stamping Boutique

Rick St Dennis MFA

Faery Ink

That Craft Place

Ike's Art

Delicious Doodles

Sweet Pea Stamps

Prize winners will be selected from Random blogs throughout the hop using Random.org to select each winner.  In order to be eligible for a prize you must visit all stops on the hop and leave a comment. The prize draws will be open until July 18th, with winners announced on July 20th.

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Blog Hop List

Suzi

Alison

Trudie

Sharon

Milo

Donna

Leigh

Claudia

Leadonna

Nan

Jenn

Nikki

Black Dragon

Teresa

Ike

Creepy Glowbugg

Shelley

Alana

Harp

Lori

Monica

Kemly

Margaret

Julie

Katie

Julie W S

Kathi
Karen
Corrie
Emily
Geraldine
Carol
Avril
Lisa
Kim
Mo
Lorraine

Here are my projects for the Hop starting with a Gorjuss girl altered frame. Gorjuss is a modern take of Alice. i painted a cheap Poundland frame with DecoArt chalk finish paint and then rubbed Iced cappuccino metallic luster over the ornate bits. i finished the frame off with some paper flowers.

My next card is made using one of Rick St Dennis' digi stamps. i used the Stand on your head Cheshire Cat stamp and my coloured piece was used in the shop.

This Happy Unbirthday card was made using the free papers from the Trimcraft website. I used the vintage gentleman die set to create a stack of hats. You can get the free papers here http://www.trimcraft.co.uk/articles/free-trimcraft-printable-papers-and-cardmaking-tutorials

Thank you for visiting and please visit the other blogs for a chance to win a prize

How to color hair with Artiste Watercolor pens

Hi i am back with a mini tutorial on how to colour hair, I'm still learning but here is where i have got to so far

Take the lightest tone of yellow or whichever colour you are using and colour in the areas where you think the light would fall.

                  next take a darker tone and colour in the areas that would be in the shadows.

Finally go over the roots and darker tones with a darker colour to create texture.

An alternative to the usual soppy Valentines cards

Hi today i thought i would spare you all from the usually fluffy and pink valentines theme and share with you something  a little different. For these projects i have used the free Graffiti papers available free on the Docrafts site. you can get them here  https://www.docrafts.com/Inspiration/Downloads/graffiti-collection/274

i used the Gorjuss girl A4 decoupage kits, the Gorjuss girl range will be returning in March so keep a look out for her. Most of this card was made using the free printable which include sentiments and an alphabet.

the basic principle behind mixed media is to add texture using a variety of inks and mediums such as gesso and texture paste. you can be as messy as you want or you can add a subtle amount. here i squeezed some Artiste Acrylic paint on to my finger and rubbed it around the edges to create this grungy frame. I cut the rose from the Xcut love icons die set and used black card to add to its Gothic look.

               
                This is just a simple layered card using the heart punch and nesting dies

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                                               Thanks for looking

Docrafts March new product releases

There are some lovely ranges coming in March but i think its the Gorjuss Girl range that i am the most excited about.