Flying Unicorn

Playdate Thursday with Michelle

 

 

It's my turn ... I am on Playdate Thursday with the team at Flying Unicorn.

 

So let me share.

 

No secret that I love to make cards and this little beauty is a 5" x 5" card and I've made this one with the stunning Maja Designs papers from, you guessed it ... the Flying Unicorn store.

 

 

 

 

Are they not just beautiful ... the papers that is.

 

Gorgeous colour combination ...

 

That sentiment on the card .. .

Sometimes its the smallest things that take up the most room in our hearts.

 

So I played with the hearts, cutting them out from corrugated cardboard

[packaging from a box from the Flying Unicorn]

 

 

 

 

Then I decided that this stunning card needed to be put  into something.

 

I then did battle with some paper, a ruler and a pen and went to it.

 

Trying to make it work - and work it did.

 

Eventually!

 

 

 

 

You need a piece of patterned paper 6" x 12"

 

Looking at the photo, you need to have paper landscape, score at 5 1/2" and again at 6".

 

Nothing too hard in that.

 

You need a second piece of patterned paper, contrasting paper.

 

Cut a square 6" x 5 1/2".

 

Making sure that the paper is lying the way it is shown in the next photo.

 

Score at 2 1/4" and score again at 2 3/4"

 

Using a lace edge punch, punch along both edges, top and bottom

 

 

Now you need to cut two strips of paper, the same paper as the main box.

 

1" wide by 5 1/2" in length.

 

score 1/4" in from each side, length-wise

 

 

 

Now you need to assemble and by looking at the next photo ... 

you can see what the finished box looks like.

 

 

 

I grabbed some twine, looped it around the box,

 

formed a couple of circles and clipped a peg on to hold it together.

 

 

I've punched out two hearts using that corrugated cardboard again.

 

Popped a smaller piece of corrugated cardboard between the layers

of the two hearts, added a couple of Petaloo pearls, a Petaloo flower, 

a little muslin and a sentiment - and all this is glued together,

a little bit like a topper.

 

I'm fast running out of the sentiments - it is one of the papers from a Kaisercraft paper release.  

But now I'm so excited to find that Alda has the sentiments paper in the store too.

 

So I don't have to use them sparingly any more.

 

And then I randomly applied some gesso.

 

 

a close up ...

 

 

 

 

And you guessed it, card is now sitting inside the box ...

 

Ready and waiting for the recipient.

 

Just like that.

Hope you enjoyed spending Playdate Thursday with me this week.

Happy creating.

Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the Flying Unicorn store :

 

Maja Design papers

Maja Design papers

Petaloo Botanica blooms

Memory Box vine die

Petaloo berry clusters

 

Your Passion. Your Art. August Kit of the Month

Get your Creative On! Flying Unicorn is pleased to share with you our August Your Passion, Your Art Kit of the Month. The August kit is based around the gorgeous papers from Pion Designs -My Precious Daughter. With a gorgeous color palette of purples, pinks and ivories, there is no doubt that your creative passion will be  overflowing! Without further adieu we present the  kit and the creations of the Creative Team. 

 

 

 

 

Our main kit is never complete without an off the page project to get you motivated. This month we have a steel glass cased lantern manufactured by Darice that is already fro you to alter. Let your imagination soar and check out some of the amazing inspiration from the Creative Team.

 

From the beginner to the avid mixed media artist our Mixed Art add on kit will surely please you. Our Mixed Art kit will always come with a canvas and this month we have included a 12 x12 rectangle one ready for you to get your mojo going. With a  splash of color blooms mists from Priam Marketing, a little more glimmer in the pearlex and lots of  Flying Unicorn Adornments and Prima roses, its time to get your hands a little  messy and create some art! 

 

 

Our Small Art Big Passion is all about the love of making cards, tags atc's and  anything in between. With the 6x6 collection of Pion paper, to a flower die manufactured by La-La Land Crafts, sweet thanks you, birthday cards , just becuase cards will be reaching friends and family doorsteps soon. 

 

 

 

 

 

Flowers, resin, pearl-ex oh my! Our Mixed Passion is a collection of everything pretty to add to the Main kit or the add on kits. The colors and embellishments will enhance  your August Kit of the  month creations  or it can stand alone and  you can  create  something Magnificent . So turn the music up  order that pizza for the family and  lock your self away while you create some pure yumminess! 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have not pre-ordered your kit - than click over to the store to get Your Passion, Your Art. Kit of the Month. 

 

Tune in this month with the Uni team to learn and create with us! You do not need the  kit to play along or to view any of our videos.  There is something  to learn and  get inspired  for everyone.  

This month our educators are : 

 

Create with Ayeeda on Friday August 8th when her video goes live on our You Tube Channel and she shows us how to create a piece of art using  products from the kit and  products by 13@rts. 

 

Robbie has created a fabulous step by step Build a Page Tutorial that  will be showcased on our forums on Tuesday August 5th. So make sure to come on by and  create something spectacular with her! 

 

Keren  will wow us all with a spectacular You Tube video  on created a layout  using  the  kit  of the month and the add on kits as well .  There are so many yummy techniques and tips  you will not want  to miss out.  Keren's You Tube video will  be available on August 4th.  so mark your calendars, and  become a subscriber of our You Tube channel !

 

Lets get Creative with Your Passion,Your Art! 

 

 

 

U stream with Jen & maybe Kitty too

 

Wednesday July 30th, 9:00pm est 

 

 

We are excited to have Jen as our Educator on our live Ustream channel tonight, Wednesday, July 30th at 9:00pm est.  Come join us as Jen shows us how to create this amazing canvas. 

WAIT  .. there  could  be  more ....  you all need to tune in and see if our beloved Escape Kitty will make her Ustream  Debut too ... 

 

So join us for an hour of great tips, techniques, a canvas that you  will be able to easily re-create and  lots of  friendly chat and smiles! 

 

Let's get Dylusional!

Hi Everyone!

Bex here with you today to share a couple of bright and colorful canvases (I am also wondering if canvases is a real word?, for the purpose of this post I will say yes). The canvases were created using the super vibrant Dylusions Ink Sprays, embellished with Flying Uncicorn Adornments, Flying Unicorn Lace and finished off with a few small watch parts. The texture you can see in the background is from texture paste, lace, Liquid Pearls and packing tape. 

Products Used

Flying Unicorn Adornments

Flying Unicorn Lace

Liquid Pearls - Copper

Dylusions Ink Sprays

Wishing you all a happy and creative day!

~ Bex ~

Mojo Monday

Welcome to Mojo Monday! Today we have a beautiful sketch by Alda to inspire you, and a whimsical interpretation by Jax to get your creative juices flowing.

 

Inspiration comes in many forms, and Jax was inspired to create this canvas based on the Disney movie Frozen when playing with clay with her young sons, despite the heat of summer. 

 

 

 

 

Because she was using one main focal point instead of the two in the photo, Jax snapped the Prima resin frame in two (easy enough to do by placing it against the corner of a desk and pushing down) and laid the two pieces on an angle inspired by the placement of the two photos.

The 13 Arts Microspheres from the July Your Passion, Your Art kit are fantastic for adding a little extra punch to your projects. Jax used them in two places, on the Thicker alphas and on the background and misted over them to bring out their texture.

Play along for your chance to win!

 

The Rules: 

 

01. You have one week to create your project using the sketch as inspiration ( it does not have to be a layout it can be a card, a tag etc )

02. You must post your creation in this thread in order to be eligible for the 10.00 GC

03. You may use your project for any other monthly forum challenges except for the Anything goes challenge

04. Your project must be posted no later than 8:00pm on 08.4.2014

05. All other standard rules apply .

Products Used:

From the July KOM & Add-Ons:

- 13 Arts Paints: Matte Black & Matte White
- Prima resin frames
- Authentique Classique: Pretty "Neat"
- 13 Arts Glass Microspheres
- Authentique Classique: Pretty alphas "Petite Type"
- Eyelet Outlet Sticky Back Jewels
- 8 x 10 Canvas

From Jax' Stash:

- Martha Stewart Air Dry Clay
- Gesso: Clear and White
- Prima Wire Thread Black
- Prima Color Bloom sprays: Soft Teal, Summer Sky, Cobalt
- Prima Stitches stamp
- Prima Chalk Ink: Old Road, Metallic Purple, teal Damask, Black Coal, Turquoise Stone
- Kaisercraft Sheet Music stamp
- American Crafts Thickers DIY
- Prima Washi Tape
- Tim Holtz Tissue Tape: Symphony

Beautiful Inside and Out - Layout with Shona

 

Hi everyone! Today I have a layout to share with you featuring lots of goodies from the Flying Unicorn store. The papers and some embellishments are from Prima Princess Collection. A friend gave me some photos to scrap from her Pregnancy photo shoot…she is just beautiful!

 

 

 

The background has masking done with a 13 Arts Stencil, Golden Molding paste and Shimmerz Spritz in Carribean Sunset and some of the new Inklingz to bring out some of the masking. I also did some random stamping in the background.

 

The yummy lace is from the Flying Unicorn and the tags are from Prima’s Stationers Desk collection pieces.

 

 

The flowers are all from Prima and I tucked in a few pieces of chipboard from Creative Embellishments.

 

 Well that is is for today…don’t forget for all your scrappy goodies to head on over the Flying Unicorn store! Everything on this layout is available there! Take care and Happy Scrapping! 

Riddersholm -Tailgate Marked Inspiration by Melinda Thompson

Hi Everyone,

 

Its Melinda Thompson back with you again today to share a layout I created using some stunning Riddersholm Papers from the Tailgate Marked Collection which you can find HERE in the store. I love the vintagey feel to these papers and the patterns are exquisite :)

 

I started off with my usual masking and stamping on the background and this time I wanted to add a pop of bright colour to these papers so I used some 13 Arts Ayeeda Pearl Mist - Pearl Sky Blue. Such a vibrant gorgeous blue.

 

I have added lots of stunning flowers from Petaloo and Prima and some gorgeous Flying Unicorn Metal Adornments.  I love to alter this with some colour using Silks Acrylic Paints.

 

 

Once I had everything down I wanted to add some white back into the back ground to make the colours really stand out. So I used a Prima Triangle masked and randomly masked some triangles over the top of my already altered background.  Love the effect here.

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by today and letting me share this project with you.

 

Till next time

Melinda

 

Products from the Store:

Riddersholm Papers - Tailgate Marked Collection

13 Arts Mist - Pearl Sky Blue

Prima Flowers

Petaloo Flowers

Petaloo Butterflies

Flying Unicorn Adornments

Prima Metal Embellishments

Memory Box Diamond Stencil

Silks Acrylic Glaze

 

 

Other:

Prima Stamps

Kaisercraft Stamp

Prima Mask

Twine

Prima Vines

Mixed Media Background Technique (WCYDT for Flying Unicorn)

Hi friends!

 

I am so excited to share with you this mixed media background technique. This technique is great for art journal, card background, and layout background. Basically, it is just a great easy way to create quick mixed media background. I used Shimmerz new product INKLINGZ in this technique. If you want to know the product I used, I introduced it in the beginning of the video :)

Also Please check out Flying Unicorn Store for all kinds of yumminess!! 

 

  

 

 

1. wet your background paper with water. You don't have to over wet your paper, just a bit water to make sure the fibers are wet, so that when you spray on your mists, they won't be soaked in immediately.

 

2. Spray your favorite mists on to the paper. Spray as much or as less as you wish.

 

3. When the surface is still wet, wet INKLINGZ and apply some colors to the background. Because of the unique creamy consistency of INKLINZ, it will push away the background colors where you apply it. So it won't blend in with the background color and will give a really nice color pay off.

However, the edge will still be blended with the background color. Anyways, the background just turned out looking really good. All the mediums will just do all the job for you. 

 

4. To add more texture onto the background. Splat some water onto the paper. Let the water splatters sit for about 10 second and dry the water drops. Then you will notice the colors where the water splatters sat are lifted off.

 

Anyways, hope you like this technique and try it out yourself using your favorite colors :) :) 

 

--------------------------------Product List--------------------------------

-INKLINGZ: Giddy About Green, Purple

-Coloringz: Mama Sings The Blue

-Vibez: Jeni B Bleu

 

 

Love,

Song <3

 

7 Dots Studio by Nadia

Hi everyone! Its NAdia Cannizzo here with you today. 

I am sharing with you a layout I created using Nature's Walk by 7 Dots Studio which is available at the store HERE 

"Soar"

 

Rather than go into details about how I created this layout, I have put together a step x step video which you will find below or on my YouTube channel HERE

Mojo Monday

A Wonderful Monday indeed!!  First and  foremost we are extremely grateful  to each and everyone of you that  made our 10,000 likes on Facebook possible! 

 

So lets celebrate this week with a wonderful Mojo Monday sketch designed by me (Alda)  and a fantastic inspirational  layout created by Delaina Burns.

 

Share your creation with us either on Facebook and.or on our forums 

 

 

 

PRE ORDERS for August Kit now on Sale!

On the 20th day of each month Flying Unicorn will open up sneak peeks of the kit, allowing you to pre-order and purchase the main kit and/or all the add on kits. 

 

Our Main Kit is not to be missed. You will get the latest and the greatest in the main kit to get your creative mojo flowing and we will always include an off the page project (OTP) that will inspire and sometimes challenge your inspiration- but always creative fun ! 
Our kits do not come with "monthly names - they mean nothing. What matters is Your Passion.Your Art ! 

 

Our Mixed Passion add on kit if filled with flowers, ribbons, trinkets and more. Jam packed with embellishments that compliment the main kit. This addon kit can stand alone and  can be used with  your papers that you may have been hoarding or to add  some of the  newest  embellishments and  flowers to your stash .  

 Small Art. Big Passion is exactly what this new add on kit  is filled with. Papers that are on a smaller scale that will compliment the main kit and embellishments that are scaled to compliment the  main kit or  to entice you to create  cards, tags, atc's and so much more !

 Welcome to the Mixed Art! Our add on mixed art  kit will always come with a canvas and a variety mediums, mists, tools that compliment that main kit. This kit can stand alone and is perfect for indivuals who are just getting their  "hands a little messy" or  for the avid artist  who is passionate about creating Mixed Art!

Upcoming Ustream with Keren Tamir - July 23rd

We had our opening  Ustream show on July 16th with an  incredible canvas  project  by Delaina Burns. The creative  learning  continues this  Wednesday July 23rd  with a  spectacular  layout that Keren  will show us how to recreate. 

 

Make  sure  to subscribe to our Ustream channel  -  you will not want  to miss out ! 

Supplies Used :

Products

Prima Seashore- Sea breeze- 813574

Prima Seashore- Sea Memories- 813598

Prima Seashore- Chipboard- 813727

Prima Say it in Crystals Free Spirit- 573164

Prima Color Bloom spray- Emerald- 573928

Prima Color Bloom spray- Gold Foil- 573805

Prima Le Mia flowers- 571542

Prima Seashore shellfish flower- 574932

Prima Seashore stamp- 572594

Prima Seashore coral reef flower- 574925

Prima instascrap 4x4 frames- 971267

Gesso

Light Molding paste

Flying Unicorn metal trinkets- Down by the sea

Memory box wave stencil- 88520

Ranger black archival ink

old book pages

netting

twine

stapler

Finnabair Inspired Mixed Media Canvas

Hello Everyone,

Bex here today to share with you a Finnabair inspired canvas. Wow let me tell you this was so much fun to make, it took many turns along the way, a few color changes and at one stage a complete overhaul (to be honest, at one point it even ended up in the trash, let me tell you I am thankful for gesso).

Who is hoarding Flying Unicorn Adorments? I know I sure do. When this lady needed a head of metal hair my Flying Unicorn Adornments were the perfect addition, I made the tough choice to part with a few adornments (quite a few). 

Products Used

Flying Unicorn Adornments

Dylusions Ink Sprays

Lumiere Paints by Jacquard

Gesso

Viva Decor Stone Art

Playdate Thursday - Wrapping Paper Roll Mini Album

Hi! It's Lainie here and welcome to Playdate Thursday! Today I am going to share with you a little mini album that I created based off an album I saw made out of toilet paper rolls. Well, I thought - "I have several wrapping paper tubes left from Christmas, so why couldn't I use leftover wrapping paper rolls to make a mini?" I guess the principle is the same but there is one step extra in cutting down the wrapping paper roll (unless you want a very long album!)

So here are my steps and tips for creating a recycled wrapping paper roll mini....

To begin, you need a wrapping paper roll - usually they are around 24", but some differ in size. You also need some paper, ribbon, paint, ink and embellishments.

The first step is to flatten the roll as well as you can. Wrapping paper rolls are pretty heavy duty so getting them completely flat is nearly impossible, but that is okay because it makes the final project seem fuller and the more you work with it, the flatter it will become.

Next, I measured 5 inch increments and marked with a line where I wanted to cut the rolls. Each piece will be a page in the mini.

 When you have the pieces cut (I got 5 out of my roll) then punch holes on one side to be used for the binder. I could have punched the holes after I papered them, but hindsight is 20/20.  I really don't measure for the holes, but I do use the first one as a template for the others.

 I paint around all of the edges of the rolls, making sure I paint the inside rim on the side where I didn't hole punch because it would be used as an open pocket to hold a journaling card.

 I also cut out 10 pieces of paper in various patterns. I used the gorgeous Authentique Pretty papers from the June Kit of the Month. In fact, most of my embellishments and trim came from the kit! This is a great way to use the extras up!!!

I inked around each piece of paper so it would blend better with the black paint.   I papered each "page" and then punched the holes again.

 After I adhered the paper to each page, I then threaded ribbon through the holes and tied two bows.

 Next it was time to embellish! This is my favorite part of the project and I loved using so many  beautiful pieces from the kit. I also used some flowers and ribbon from my stash.

 Here is the inside of the first two pages. I kept it simple for photos and each page is dressed with gorgeous trim and each possesses a pull out journaling card.

 Here are some more pages - don't you love the black resins!

 ....And another couple of pages

 This is what the book looks like opened (I added a touch of black Stickles on the top rim of each page for a touch of sparkle.)

 One last look :)

Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your day!

 

Product List

Authentique Classique Pretty - Details Sticker Sheet

Authentique Classique Pretty 12x12 papers in: Collected, Ribbon and Lacy

Authentique Classique Pretty 3x4 Authentic Life Cards

Prima Frames - Shabby Chic Treasures 892098

Prima Butterflies and  Dragonflies 573317

Prima Resin Elements 573362

13 Arts Paint - Matte Black

Ingvild Bolme Chalk Ink - Black Coal

Black Trim

Stickles Black Diamond

Tonight at 9:00pm

Live streaming video by Ustream
The day is here! We are so excited to spend the night with you all from 9-10pm est as our creative team member Delaina Burns goes live on our Ustream Channel  and  shows us how to create this amazing creation 

Make sure to put a reminder on your phone on your computer and we will see you all tonight at 9:00pm est  on our Ustream Channel! 

Mojo Monday

Happy Mojo Monday! Its summer fun time and  what a  better way to start the week with some creative fun! This week's sketch was designed by me - Alda and  the incredible inspirational layout was created by Shona.

 

Do not  forget to  share your creation  on our Facebook page or on our forums - we  love  to see your take on  our  Mojo Monday sketches. 

 

Supplies : 

 

 

Riddersholm Flea Market and Fall Flea Market

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/category_s/323.htm

 

Petaloo flowers and butterfly

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/category_s/109.htm

 

Flying Unicorn Adornments and lace

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/category_s/30.htm

 

Shimmerz Inklingz

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/category_s/1018.htm

 

Creative Embellishment chippy

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/category_s/1262.htm

 

May Arts Trims

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/category_s/672.htm

Ustream with Delaina July 16th

Are you all excited about  our upcoming weekly Ustream shows that will be occurring every Wednesday at 9:00pm est.  Our  first show will be July 16th with Delaina Burns - and  take a look at the most amazing  project that we will be  creating together!  So save the date, tell your friends and come join us on the  Flying Unicorn Ustream Channel 

 

Maja Design by Nadia

 

Hi everyone! This is Nadia . Today I am sharing a card I made for my last post at Maja Design. 

 

I used the 6 x6 Paper Pack from the Vintage Springs Basics collection available at the store HERE 

 

I also used Izink, Prima resins, and The CRafters Workshop stencils. 

 

Thank you for dropping by!

Basket Bag

 

Happy last WCYDW - What Can  You Do Wednesday

 

Yup, this is the last one being brought to you by Flying Unicorn and the Creative Team - but no worries since we are moving forward in an awesome direction!  Did you see the Facebook post? Starting next Wednesday, July 16th at 9:00pm est we are thrilled to be broadcasting live via our Ustream Channel and the first educator is our Design Team Member Delaina Burns! Now is that not exciting news; but  wait of course there is more! Our What Can You do Wednesday will move to  Playdate Thursday!! 

 

The  Flying Unicorn team  is thrilled that you  will be getting  so much more creative tips, techniques and lots of  ideas that  we are  willing to share.  So  grab your  mojo and  make  sure to have  lots of creative fun with us ! 

 

For our final wcydw project I designed a  basket bag that can  hold  hostess gift, little candy treats ( these bags  would be great for Halloween) wedding  treats and  so  much  more  ...

 

The tutorial to create them is in  jpeg ,  just  right  click it to save or  print it, the  pdf can be  found on our forums in the   file  section 

 

 

 

 

 

products used :
PION PAPER -Shoreline Treasures 
ZVA Creative
Liquid Pearls - Baby Blue

July BAP with Denise

Hey Uni friends!

This month for our BAP I am going to share I how I created this simple yet fun LO using our July Kit of the Month. I was asked to do a simple LO for a beginner scrapbooker I know who is just getting into using Mixed Media. So let's grab your coffee, tea or if you are like me, Pepsi, and follow along!!

 

I will apologize for the flash I had to use in the photos. My scraproom isn't very friendly for taking good photos!

Step 1.

Choose 3 sheets of coordinating paper. I chose 13 arts for my main background and Authentique for the others. Using the 13 Arts paper and Mask from the Kit, use Gesso (I used 13 Arts because it's my FAVE) to stencil all around your paper. Flip the mask sideways, upside down, etc. I didn't use the butterfly part of the stencil, but you sure can if you would like to!

 

 

Step 2.

Using Mist, randomly spritz your color and let drip. I used Dylusions Pink Bubblegum to match the Authentique Papers from the kit I will be using.

 

Step 3.

Distress the edges of your paper and adhere page to another sheet. I used a page from  Authentique's Luster Collection that is included in the kit. Using fingers curl and manipulate around the edges.

Step 4

Taking another sheet of Authentique, I used my circle cutter and cut out several sizes. I will use the full circles and the outlines. Ink and Distress Edges. I used Ingvild Bolme Distresser and Chalk Ink in Vintage Pink

 

Step 5

Layer your circles and photo as shown. Adhere in place.

Add one more on the bottom left

 

Step 6

Add some of the cardstock stickers from the Authentique Pretty Details sheet.

 

Step 7

Grab your embellies!!! I am using Petaloo, Prima goodies and the Cheesecloth all from the July Kits!!

I wasn't sure what I wanted to use..so I just grabbed them all up and started to play!

 

Step 8.

Add some cheesecloth to your Petaloo Burlap Flowers. Glue your flowers and embellies down. Play around a bit until you like what you see!

Step 9

Using a White Pen Sharpie, add some detail around the circles.

To get a little bigger dots here and there I just pushed down on the tip a bit harder than usual.

 

A few close ups!

 

Easy peasy right??!! Now lets get creative!

 

Mojo Monday

Its a sizzling Mojo Monday! July is upon us with ocean breezes, hot summer nights and cool a/c moments to get your scrap on !   This  week  its all about me ( alda)  both the sketch and the  inspirational layout -  hope you enjoy and  get creative with us ! 

Products used :
PION - SHORELINE TREASURES 
FLYING UNICORN ADORNMENTS - DOWN BY THE SEA & SALT LIFE
STAMPENDOUS -CRUSHED HALO GLITTER

A Day in May Pion Papers - Inspiration from Melinda Thompson

Hi there everyone,

 

I am back again to share with you all a layout I created with some very gorgeous Pion Papers that Alda sent to me from the Flying Unicorn...swoon they are so  beautiful I had a hard time trying to decide which ones to use! I went with the "A Day in May" papers.  Love the beautiful creams and greens.  

 

I have a couple of steps to show you on how I created this layout... I apologise for the terrible photos but my only chance now with a baby is to scrap at night and lighting isn't always the best.

 

"This is Love"

 

Step 1 - I first of all cover my entire base paper with Liquitex Clear Gesso.  This seals the paper and then it doesn't matter where any of the mediums are added it will still make the colours more vibrant.

 

Step 2 - I wanted to go for a softer approach on this layout and make the beautiful cream colour background still stand out.  So instead of doing my usual masking with modelling paste I used Liquitex Gel Medium with a Prima Stencil. This acted as a resist when I added some Shimmerz Colouringz in Mama Sings the Blues.

 

Step 3 - Rather than spraying my Shimmerz I dipped a small paint brush into the bottle and just patted some on in random places and sprayed some water to move the colour along.  If you find there is too much liquid pooling in one area, just dab with some paper towel to remove the excess.

Step 4 - Now I added my paper layers.  I loved getting out my border punches for a change.  This can make your layout look interesting as well as adding more texture and depth.  I generally always rough up the edges of my papers as well.  Here I have also put some strips of washi tape to help break the monochromatic colours.

Step 5 - After that I just add my photo and start layering up my flowers and embellishments :)

Gorgeous metal embellishments from the Flying Unicorn Store.   I have altered in a few different colours of Silks Acrylic Glaze.

How beautiful is the chipboard title from Creative Embellishments.  I have sealed it with White Gesso first then added some Silks Acrylic Glaze in two different colours...Apricot Nector and Solar Gold.

 

Hope you enjoyed my quick tutorial...thanks so much for stopping by :)

 

Melinda

Products Used from the Flying Unicorn Store:

Pion Papers - A Day In May

Creative Emlishments Chipboard Title

Silk Acrylic Glaze

Petaloo Flowers

Prima Flowers

Flying Unicorn Metals

Shimmerz

Prima Stencil

 

Extras:

Twine

Washi Tape

Glitter Tape

Flair Button

Your Passion. Your Art.

Our July kit is sold out and all the add ons  -  and if you missed this kit so sorry -   but  our preorders will be opening up for  the August kit on July 20th  and you will not wan to miss out !  

We take this time   for a final look at some of the amazing creations by the Creative Team  using  Your Passion You r Art - July Kit of the Month. 

 

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Hi everyone!

Today I have a video for you, with a couple of tips and a short tutorial, using the July KOM. So what are we waiting for? Here's the video.....

  

 

And a few pictures for you!!

Love mixing and matching papers from different manufacturers!

 

All products are from the July Main Kit, plus the following:

• Authentique Journaling cards - Small Art Big Passion Kit July
• 13 Arts Stencil - Numbers from the Mixed Art Kit
  
• 13 Arts Mists in Chalk Sap Green & Pastel Black from the Mixed Art Kit
• 13 Arts Micro Glass Beads from the Mixed Art Kit
• Melissa Frances Resin Embellishment from the Mixed Passion Kit
• Petaloo Flowers from the Mixed Passion Kit
• Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Broken China, Spun Sugar and Black Soot from my stash

Hope you enjoyed the video!!

Lynne

WCYDW- Masking Fluid~ Tammy

Hey all! Have a video for ya today on some really cool stuff called masking fluid. We also have some in this months Mixed Art July KOM. Sooo You will have a idea what you can do with it! I have used it on a LO and a Art Journal page. Here is the Video..

 

 

This is the completed Art Journal page that I was working on in the video.

Even more close so you can see the BG..

The stamps are some from my stash, this is the first time I have used them believe it or not! LOL I have had them forever! I thought they went pretty perfect for this journal page. Cool and funky! I really love the possibilities of this masking fluid.

What I used:
Masking Fluid KOM or Windsor and Newton
Dylusions mists
Silks
White Sharpie
Black Faber-Castell Big brush pen and Purple Faber-Castell Big brush pen
Creative embellishment stamp Music Notes
Prima Stamps
Old stash stamps
Water mister