Technique Time

Hello Again!

I am popping in again today to share my design team project for Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges.  The new challenge is to create a technique project (i.e. masking, tearing, inking, embossing, watercolor, weaving, folding, etc.)

I have been really inspired by my teammate, Sarah, to create an art canvas.  Needless to say, I need LOTS of practice, but here is my first ever art canvas:

I cut the flowers with my Cameo and then pieced them together.  I added a bit of glitter glue to the middle.

The techniques I used are tearing, die-cutting, paper-piecing, & embossing.

(Supplies: blank canvas, pattern paper, cardstock, Mod Podge, embossing paste, stencils- The Crafter's Workshop & Prima, butterfly punch- Martha Stewart, glitter glue- Martha Stewart, blue acrylic paint, phrase die-cut -Silhouette Cameo)

This phrase- "Be Yourself.  Everyone Else is Taken," really resonated with me and it reminded me of my high school days.  Let me tell you why.  In high school (eons ago!), my best friend, who is also my cousin, was a very popular girl.  And it was easy to see why.  She was outgoing, cheerful, funny and friendly.  I was quiet, shy, and although friendly, not very talkative. 
So one day I decided I wanted to be like her, so I can be popular, too. :-) So I began being bouncy and chatty and hyper.  But guess what?  It was EXHAUSTING to be her!!! Needless to say, I gave it up after one day and decided I was just going to be ME. :)

Well, dear friends, what technique are you going to try?  Go have some crafty fun and then share with us here.  Thanks again for sharing some of your time with me.  :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie 

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Howdy Folks!!

Today I am sharing my second design team project for Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges. :D  This challenge is a color challenge, but there's a fun, little twist to it.  Here's what you do: 1) pick a color that begins with your first name & 2) add another color.  Neutrals are "free."  If you need ideas for a color, Rachelle (our leader) has a link to more options on the Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges blog. Here is the icon for the challenge: 


I picked aqua for "A" (Angie) & gold as my second color.

Unfortunately, the gold paper & ribbon look more brown than gold.  But they both have a nice, gold shimmer in real life.

 

I included a little message on the inside that I typed with my typewriter.  Yes, folks, I have a typewriter. :D  I've had that thing since high school and it's still kicking! :)

I used a stencil from the Crafter's Workshop & a gold colored pencil to draw/trace my birdcage.  Then I used glossy accents on the bird and gold ink/marker on the birdcage.

(Supplies: cardstock, stencil- Crafter's Workshop, glossy accents, ribbon, gold colored pencil, gold ink- Smooch, pearls- Doodle Bug, typewriter)

So what colors would you pick?  Go get crafty and be sure to post your project(s) by Feb. 6.  :D
Thank you for stopping in to visit and have a great day!!!

Happy Crafting,
Angie