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April Your Passion Your Art - Kit of the Month

April Showers bring May flowers  and our Your Passion Your Art celebrates the  beginning of Spring and  the sweet smells of the earth after that rainy spring day. Without further adieu we offer you our April Your Passion. Your Art kit of the Month

Tulips, Pansies,hydrangeas, cherry blossoms are blooming as spring has sprung  -and what a better way to enjoy this month than working out in your garden, preparing  for the  beautiful warm days of summer. A steel watering can is this months Off the Page Project that is included in the Main Kit.  

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 mixed media art supplies to advance your skills as an artist.  

Flowers, vines,and embellishments 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 Kit of the Month creations or it can stand alone and  you can  create  something magical on its own!  So turn up the music, make some tea  and  lock your self away while you create some art!

Our Small Art Big Passion is all about the love of making cards, tags atc's and anything in between.From Stamps, flowers, paper, embellishments and pretty things in between! These yummy goodies will  enhance any of the kits or stand alone . 

 

We are thrilled to present great free tutorials, techniques, videos and Build a Page using our  Kit of the Month to help you grow in the passion of your art. So stay tuned  there is so much  more to come in the  next  week!  

Kits and Add On Kits are limited 

so do not delay in getting yours! 

Mojo Monday

 

 Mojo Monday

 

Jennifer Snyder and Escape Kitty are up today strutting Kitty's stuff.   Kitty's being attended to by a team of cherub angels.  ahhh, that's the life.  Meanwhile she leaves Jennifer to do the work of scrapping the scene. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The  sketch by me, Alda  was a joy to for  Kitty, okay Jen to use! . 

 

 

These papers lend themselves to lots of luxurious layering.   I also have accents of 2Crafty Chipboard (you can find a great selection of 2Crafty here).  I left the chipboard "neked" because the natural color of the chippies is rich and warm in keeping with the overall feel of the layout.    It's gotta be warm if it's for Kitty.  

Please join us and see how this sketch inspires you. 

Supplies:
Glitz Pretty in Pink Collection  - Pretty in Pink Toile P13753
Glitz Pretty in Pink Collection  - Pretty in Pink Stripe P13722
Glitz Pretty in Pink Collection  - Pretty in Pink Roses P13746
2Crafty Chipboard Corner Doodled cr0059 ( you can find 2Crafty here)
2Crafty Chipboard Chicken Wire m00400
Prima Clear Stamp 544980
Prima Flowers - Winthrop Collection Garnet 577728
Prima Coffee Break SIIC 576219
Prima Flowers Bristo Blooms Teal 553050
Prima Color Bloom Mists - Deep Teal 580322 ( you can find all the Color Blooms here)
Prima Color Bloom Mists Tea Stain 573836
DieNamics - Dies Wild Greenery MFT-576
String Pearls
Martha Stewart edge punch

Pion Paris Flee Market Collection with Shona

 

Hi everyone! The Flying Unicorn store has Pion Paris Flea Market Collection in stock and it’s a beauty! LOTS of pieces that can be fussy cut to use on your projects! I always love a collection that has coordinating pieces such as tags, stamps, etc to play with. So I have a few things to share with this collection and first up is a layout of my grand daughter.

 

 

I added some masking and stamping with the new Finnabair stamps in the background. The flowers are from Prima and Petaloo.

 

The photo is framed with a Creative Embellishments chippy.

 

One more close up…love the distressed edges and splashes of Shimmerz!

 

I also made 2 cards and a tag with this yummy collection.

 

I fussy cut out a few of the collection pieces to tuck in here and there.

 

 

Various trims and metal adornments from the Flying Unicorn store.

 

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

Playdate Thursday - Altered bottle with Shona

 

Hi everyone! It is Playdate Thursday at the Flying Unicorn and I have a mixed media bottle to share. I have altered an Iced Wine bottle…it is about 14 inches tall. This is to show you how I create texture and color for backgrounds…its basically the same way I do a canvas.

 

 

 

The first thing is to give it a coat of Gesso…I have used Golden Gesso. Heat set or let dry.

 

 

 

Next I coverd the gesso with a coat of Golden Regular Gel. This is to create a harder coat on top of the gesso and it will not peel off of the bottle. Heat set or let dry.

 

 

 

Lets add some more texture with some 13 ARTs Stencils and Golden Molding paste. Heat set or let dry.

My next step I added a thick layer of Finns Crackle Texture Paste…only here and there did I add it. I did not cover up the masking I did on the above step, but want some crackle to show on some areas. Now this takes a while to dry. I think it took about 2 hours for mine to dry naturally. This allows nice crackle affect…so be patient and let air dry.

 

 

 

While I waited for my crackle to dry I picked out some embellishments and added a coat of gesso to them. You can heat set these.

 

 

 

Here is the crackle all nice and dry….LOVE this crackle paste.

 

 

 

I now add all of the embellishments to the bottle. The Creative Embelishment clock face folded nicely around the bottle curve. Just hold it in place until the glue sets. I also added a piece of Flying Unicorn Venice Lace around the bottom of the bottle.

 

 

 

I used 3 Shimmerz Vibez mists from the Mono and Ocean Tonez sets. I started with the lightest blue, next up was the taupe color and finished it with the darker blue. Heat set between each color…this stops the colors from mixing. I love how it seeps into the crackle.

 

 

 

After the above step is all dry….I did some dry brushing with gesso. Dry Brushing is just justing a wider paint brush or fan paint brush. Add a wee bit of gesso and gently stroke over the raised areas on the bottle. I you look at the close up of the lace you can see the colors underneath but the white dry brushing on top. I also did this on the stencil parts.

 

 

 

Continue the dry brushing on the flowers and vines. This softens the look.

 

 

 

I added a Prima resin bird and added touches of Shimmerz Brass Knuckles Inklingz. I also added wee drops of Inklingz over the bottle and misted a bit with water to let it all drip.

 

 

 

That is it! Here is my bottle…you can use as just a decoration or add a single Gerber flower and  use as a vase!

 

 

 

Have a great week everyone!

 

 

 

Products used:

 

Golden Gesso, Molding Paste and Gel

 

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/category_s/930.htm

 

Prima Flowers

 

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/category_s/119.htm

 

Finnabair Texture Crackle

 

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/category_s/1136.htm

 

13 ART Stencils

 http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/category_s/1382.htm

 

Shimmerz Tonez Sets and Inklingz

 

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

 

Creative Embelllishments chippy

 

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

 

 Prima Resin

 

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/category_s/362.htm

 

 Flying Unicorn Venice Lace

 

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

 

 

Ustream Show this Wednesday

Mark your calendars ladies and gentlemen! we have a wonderful social learning experience occurring this coming Wednesday and every Wednesday at 9:00pm est on our Ustream Channel. Join Flying Unicorn and its members as we live chat and learn some new and amazing techniques while creating a project from beginning to end. 

  

 

  MARCH 25th @ 9:00PM EST 

 

 

 

Our educator this week is Song and wow oh wow the tips ad techniques you will be learning are incredible!  Just look at the card projects she will be teaching us how to create: 

 remember ... 
March 25th @ 9:00PM EST 

 

Supplies: 

 

1. Golden Regular Gel medium (matte):

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/golden-med-30305.htm

2. Finnabair old town cling stamp: 

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-stamp-962029.htm

3. Prima metal die cut: flower:

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-metal-572846.htm

4.Prima soft blue petunia flower:

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/golden-med-30305.htm

5. Manor House Creations oh so pretty pink:

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/mh-oh-so-pretty-pink.htm

6. Craft & You Design Tea Time paper:

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/craftu-teamtime-1.htm

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/craftu-teamtime-3.htm

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/craftu-teamtime-5.htm

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/craftu-teamtime-7.htm

7.Hemp twine (This is the closest one to the one I used)

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/darice-hemp-cord-1936-118.htm

8. Manor House Creations Idyllic-cornflower:

http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/mh-idyllic-3098idcorn.htm

 

Mojo Monday

Its a Yummy week with our new Mojo Monday sketch from me, Alda and an incredible inspirational layout using the March Kit by our dearest Olga! 

 

Enjoy your creative week with us  by posting your inspirational layout using our sketch on the  forums or on our Facebook page 

 

The Rules:

 

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

02. You must post your creation into the Mojo Monday thread in order to be eligible for the RAK .

03. You may use your project for any other monthly forum challenges except for the 'Anything Goes Challenge' or Use Your Stash Challenge

04. Your project must be posted no later than 8:00pm on 03/29/2015

 

*Please remember that your supplies do not have to come from the store to participate in any of our challenges! Flying Unicorn Forums is a place to share, learn, form friendships, and have too much fun with us!*

 

The RAK  well  that is a surprise : 

 

 

April Your Passion Your Art - Kit of the Month

 

APRIL 2015 

 

 

 

Preorders will be open for a 48 hour period, giving you time to relax and preorder the kit at your convenience.  There are no waiting lists, no rushing to the store, and certainly no obligations!  We will have a limited number of kits available on the last day of each month for full reveal in case someone has missed the preorder window of opportunity.

We are also giving our devoted customers a what  works best  for you, purchase options on the preorders.

Pre-order – Pay Now Option –You may purchase and pay for your kit and/or all the add ons from the 20th–22nd of the  month which  will guarantee your order being  mailed out to you 5 days before the full kit reveal. 

Pre-order – Pay Later Option–Simply reserve your kit and/or the add-ons and pay later.  We will send you an invoice the day of reveal giving you time to pay. We do not hold or auto bill your credit card.  Once payment is received, your order will be mailed out to you.  

Make sure to like us on Facebook, be a member of our forums and subscribe to our newsletter thru our store so that  you do not  miss out on the preorder reminders and other special offers. 

Let‘s Get Creative! 

Alda & the 
Flying Unicorn Creative Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRE ORDERS NOW OPEN !! 

Playdate Thursdays! - Fun With Chippies

I LOVE my chippies! lol. I have been hoarding and using chippies ever since I got my first one. The bes thing about them is that you can alter them to fit whatever project you are making.

 

So in this Playdate Thursday, I want to have y'all play with chippies with me :)

 

The most commonly used chippie altering methods are emboss and paint them. And those are what I did to my chippies here on this tag. I often cut apart my chippies to extend their use and make them suit my projects better.

 

Lets show each other how you alter your chippies and how you use them on your project :D

 

Anyways, I have rambled enough, let's see the photos :D

 

 

--------------FINISHED TAG--------------

 

 

 

See all the chippies here:

 

 

Have fun creating!!

Song

Ustream Tonight with Flying Unicorn

Its Going to be a great night tonight !! 

 

Our free  classes on our Ustream Channel  gives from the beginner to the avid artist a great place to learn, chat, build friendships and have a creative experience!  So Join us tonight and every Wednesday night from 9:00pm est for our free creative educational show!

  

 

 

It is going to be a wonderful social learning experience occurring  on our Ustream Channel , this extra special day on Saturday March 14th at 11:00am est!!  Join Flying Unicorn and its members as we live chat and learn some new and amazing techniques while creating a project from beginning to end. 

  

 

 

This week our Creative Educator is Jen. Look at the amazing Easter and Spring is almost here layout will be learning how to create from beginning to end  - 

 

 

 

 

 

Products used:
Glitz Design Paper - Pretty in Pink Collection Toile P13573, Roses P13746, Stripe PI3722
Prima Stencil 6x6 Floral Pattern 580049 ( Part of the March kit)
Prima Color Bloom Mists - Cotton Candy and Tea Stain
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage photo
Prima Flowers - Millicent Pink Meadowlark 556174
Jillibean Soup Corrugated Shapes jb0115 or try these
Prima Butterflies - Hillsboro Ginger 578060
Prima Shabby Chic Treasures 892418
May Arts Burlap String - Ivory and Green
Ranger Liquid Pearls Bisque or Ballerina
Spellbinders Floral Ovals 54-356 or Oval Majesty
Bo Bunny Buttons Madeleine 16708497
Santoro Trim - London SNRB001

 Remember. Wednesday  March 18 @ 9:00 pm EST 

Visit the Flying Unicorn Store! www.flyingunicornstore.com

 

HAPPY MONDAY!!

Its going to be an oh so exciting creative week! Our Mojo Monday is over the top with an inspiring creative blueprint sketch from me, Alda and a  gorgeous artistic canvas creation from Creative Designer Michelle.

 

Jump right in this week and show us your creation using our Mojo Monday Sketch !

From the store :

 

Prima Sweet Fairy Collection – Charmed

Petaloo flowers

Prima metal die

Prima

13 Arts Pearl Violet Mist

Lindys Stamp Gang Starburst  Grab a Guy Gold

Prima Color Bloom – Iris

Poppy Stamps – small leaf vine [currently out of stock]

13 Arts gesso

13 Arts modelling paste

Memory Box stencil [currently out of stock]

 

 

Additional items in my stash :

Clear gesso

Canvas

Magic mesh

Stamens

Purple twine

Orange butterfly

Ribbon

Muslin [cheesecloth]

 

The Rules:

 

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

02. You must post your creation into the Mojo Monday thread in order to be eligible for the RAK .

03. You may use your project for any other monthly forum challenges except for the 'Anything Goes Challenge' or Use Your Stash Challenge

04. Your project must be posted no later than 8:00pm on 03/15/2015

 

*Please remember that your supplies do not have to come from the store to participate in any of our challenges! Flying Unicorn Forums is a place to share, learn, form friendships, and have too much fun with us!*

Its an extra super duper Ustream Show this coming

 

Saturday March 14th at 11:00am est ! 

Mark your calendars ladies and gentlemen!  We are showcasing  a wonderful new collection from Simple Stories I  AM Collection! Delaina Burns will be creating  wonderful  time-saving  gorgeous layouts, where you can  learn some new and  wonderful tips and techniques.

  

It is going to be a wonderful social learning experience occurring  on our Ustream Channel , this extra special day on Saturday March 14th at 11:00am est!!  Join Flying Unicorn and its members as we live chat and learn some new and amazing techniques while creating a project from beginning to end. 

  

 

  MARCH 14th @ 11:00AM EST 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Remember.

Saturday March 14 @ 11:00amEST 

Hi! It's Erica and today I’m sharing a trio of tags I created for Playdate Thursday using the Flying Unicorn March 2015 Kit – Your Passion Your Art!

 

 

1. Stamp a Julie Nutting doll stamp onto cardstock and cut out

 

 

2. Stamp each section of a Julie Nutting doll stamp onto pattern paper [Note: I used different pattern paper for the skirt, bodice, skin, hair and crown), cut out and adhere each piece onto the cardstock doll you cut out in Step 1

 

 

3. Place tag on pattern paper, trace and cut out

 

 

4. Adhere pattern paper to tag

 

 

5. Adhere doll to tag and add flowers, bow and sentiment

 

 

 

 

Here are a few close-ups:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper

Authentique, Classique: Beauty

 

Embellishments

Authentique, Classique: Beauty – cardstock stickers

Magnolia, Manor House Creations, Petaloo, Prima Marketing & Recollections – flowers

Celebrate It – ribbon

Studio His & Her – tulle

 

Adhesives

3D Foam Creative Sheets

E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser

 

Products

Graphic 45, Staples – large tag album

Prima Marketing – 6"x8" stamping block

Prima Marketing, Julie Nutting – doll stamp

Tsukineko, Versafine– pigment ink

Darice – white pearl stamens

 

Tim Holtz – distress ink 

 

Thanks for joining me today!

 

Erica

Mark your calendars ladies and gentlemen! we have a wonderful social learning experience occurring tonight  and every Wednesday at 9:00pm est on our Ustream Channel. Join Flying Unicorn and its members as we live chat and learn some new and amazing techniques while creating a project from beginning to end. 

  

 

  MARCH 11th @ 9:00PM EST 

 

 

 

 

Lynne is our educator this coming week and look at this too cute  file folder!  Oh my goodness is organizing going to be   pretty and fun! 

 

 

 

 

 

 remember ... March 11th @ 9:00PM EST 

 

Another Monday is upon us and  ohh joy do we have a week full of  creativity and inspiration for you all!  This week our Mojo Monday sketch is created by me, Alda, and look at the  simply divine inspirational layout created by Melinda - so yummy!! Come join us this week either on the forums or on Facebook and show us your take of our Mojo Monday! 

 

 

The Rules:

 

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

02. You must post your creation into the Mojo Monday thread in order to be eligible for the RAK .

03. You may use your project for any other monthly forum challenges except for the 'Anything Goes Challenge' or Use Your Stash Challenge

04. Your project must be posted no later than 8:00pm on 03/15/2015

 

*Please remember that your supplies do not have to come from the store to participate in any of our challenges! Flying Unicorn Forums is a place to share, learn, form friendships, and have too much fun with us!*

 

Off The Page Fun For March

Did you know that included in each Main Kit "Your Passion Your Art" is a cool goodie we affectionately call an Off the Page Project or OTP.   This month's  March Your Passion. Your Art  included a very sweet metal vintage bicycle. 

 

We are enticing spring to arrive with our kit this month and what a better way to spend a beautiful spring day then on a bike ride. Ready for you to alter!

 

So I took out my very sweet Julie Nutting dolls.  They were the perfect size for the bike. I also thought it would be fun to pop the dog in the basket.  That's totally something a boy would do, right?

 

If you want to see how I made this, then watch my quick 6min video taking you through my project.
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Kits and Add On Kits are limited

so do not delay in getting yours!

 

and if you want to make sure you never miss a kit, then pre-sales take place every 20th of the month. 

Thanks for sharing your day with us!

 

Supplies:
Flying Unicorns OTP - Off the Page March
2Crafty Chipboard Thistle m00449
2 Crafty Chipboard Grass Clumps m00144
2Crafty Chipboard mini Weather Icons
Prima Watercolor Pens - 580421
Prima Watercolor Pencils - The Basics 576714
Prima Chalkboard Paint - Jewel Blue 577223
Prima Chalkboard Paint -Sand 577148
Prima Chalkboard Paint  -Golden Olive 577209
Prima Chalkboard Paint  -Egg Blue 577216
Prima Chalkboard Paint -Sea Breeze 577230
Prima Jamie Dougherty Watercolor paper pad 980269
Prima Julie Nutting Stamps - Fun Times 910976
Prima Julie Nutting Stamps  - Toby 910969
Prima Julie Nutting Stamps  - Dog Treats 910846
Prima Julie Nutting Stamps  - Acrylic Stamp Block 576073
Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint - Yellow, Pink 
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Prima Bella Rouge paper pad
Prima Art Basics Soft Matte Gel
Staz-on Ink
Prima Watercolor Pencils - The Basics 576714
Prima Watercolor Brush Pens 580421
Silk Acrylic Glaze - Peridot
Prima Wire Thread

Hi! It's Lainie here with another little tutorial that is fun and quick, but makes a nice shabby/distressed impact. I love making these very dimensional flower wraps used for layering on cards. They can be used on layouts but they can get very bulky.

 Flying Unicorn has some gorgeous lace that would be splendid to use. I start out with about 18-24 inches of lace. Sometimes I will use less depending on the width of the lace and how much I want the flower to layer. It really is intuitive depending on how you want the final flower to look - and you almost can't mess up as long as you don't have too little lace.

 I inked the edges on one side (the side I want to be seen) with Distress Ink.

 Next I use my water bottle to spray the edges and let the color seep inwards into the lace.

 This is how it looks. You don't have to let it dry all the way, but let it dry enough that it is not soaking wet...it can be a little damp.

 Thread a needle using some heavier floss. Regular thread might be a little too thin and break.

 Starting at the end of the lace and the side that is not inked, stitch all along the edge and gather it along the way.

 Keep gathering....

 ...until you end up with a rosette (looks like a tutu.) The next step is to close the ends.

 Stitch the two open ends together. If the flower is layered, then put a few stitches through the layers of the flower to keep it together.

 This is what it looks like and is now ready to cover the center hole by adding a flower as a topper.

 Here is a closer look at the lacy flower wrap as the focal point of the card.

  They really take only a few minutes and have such a shabby prettiness.

Thank you!

Mark your calendars ladies and gentlemen! we have a wonderful social learning experience occurring this coming Wednesday and every Wednesday at 9:00pm est on our Ustream Channel. Join Flying Unicorn and its members as we live chat and learn some new and amazing techniques while creating a project from beginning to end. 

  

  MARCH 4th @ 9:00PM EST 

Robbie is our educator this week and Spring will surely be in the air as she shares her secrets and techniques to create this spectacular bird house. 

Supplies Used:

Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolor set   http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/yas-wc-npwc16.htm

My Favorite Things Metal Dies  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/favorite-mft-576.htm

Petaloo Darjeeling Flowers  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/petaloo-dar-1465-109.htm

Prima Color Bloom Spray Sunshine  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-sunshine.htm

Prima Color Bloom Spray Sorbet   http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-sorbert.htm

Prima Stencil - February Kit

Prima Calypso Tin Yellow - February Kit

Prima Resist Chalk Edger Old Road

Prima Vintage Trinkets (bird)

Hug Snug Seam Binding (ribbon)

Doilies

Flat Back Pearls

Pearl Picks

Green Cardstock

Gesso

Molding Paste

Fabri-tac

 remember ... February 18th @ 9:00PM EST 

 

Hi everyone! This month the Flying Unicorn is sponsor and guesting over at Cardabilities Challenge site! I just LOVE their challenges and the fabulous sketches they have to work with! I always have some cards/tags on hand as you just never know what is going to pop up and you need one now. And really hand made just makes it so special for the person receiving it! So here is the sketch and some inspiration cards from the CT! Grab a coffee and sit back and enjoy! I hope that you all play with us and this super fun challenge…make sure to share on our Facebook Page too!

 

 

 

Alda Stevens

 

 

Melinda Thompson

 

 

 

Lainie Michel

 

 

Jennifer Snyder

 

 

 

Escape Kitty

 

 

 

Lynne Woolgar

 

 

 

Michelle Frisby

 

 

 

Rebecca Morris

 

 

 

Song Li

 

 

 

Shona Keehn

 

 

Happy March Mojo Monday!  

 

Every Monday Flying Unicorn  is pleased to share with you a  sketch  to get your mojo flowing and an inspirational layout created by one of the creative team members making the sketch  their  own ... additioal inspiration for you.  A  double shot of  mojo ! 

 

This  week we have a sketch designed by  me, Alda and a stunning inspirational layout by Robbie.

 

Come join us on the forums or Facebook and  show us  your creation using this week's Mojo Monday. 

Supplies:

 

Prima Marketing Cigar Box Secrets  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cigar-box-ps-846886.htm

Prima Marketing Cigar Box Secrets Cork Stickers  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cigar-box-e-576158.htm

Prima Marketing Cigar Box Secrets 3x4 Journaling Cards

Prima Marketing Bloom Collection Freshly Picked Flowers

Prima Marketing Stationers Desk Tags

Prima Marketing Buttons

Prima Marketing Lyric Metal Paper Clips

Prima Marketing Say it in Crystals

Prima Marketing Something Blue Collection Wood Icon

Prima Marketing Damask Stencil

Prima Marketing Bloom Spray Peony  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-peony.htm

Prima Marketing Bloom Spray Glistening Waves  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-ss-waves.htm

Dusty Attic Chipboard Music Notes

Leaky Shed Studio Chipboard Frame

Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type Stickers

Gesso  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/13arts-acrylic-primer-gesso.htm

Modeling Paste  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/13arts-modeling-paste.htm

 

The Rules:

 

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

02. You must post your creation into the Mojo Monday thread in order to be eligible for the RAK .

03. You may use your project for any other monthly forum challenges except for the 'Anything Goes Challenge' or Use Your Stash Challenge

04. Your project must be posted no later than 8:00pm on 03/08/2015

 

*Please remember that your supplies do not have to come from the store to participate in any of our challenges! Flying Unicorn Forums is a place to share, learn, form friendships, and have too much fun with us!*

The RAK - well .. its a suprise 

 

 

Mark your calendars ladies and gentlemen! We have a wonderful social learning experience occurring this coming Wednesday and every Wednesday at 9:00pm est on our Ustream Channel. Join Flying Unicorn and its members as we live chat and learn some new and amazing techniques while creating a project from beginning to end. 

  

 

  MARCH 4th @ 9:00PM EST 

 

 

 

Robbie is our educator this week and Spring will surely be in the air as she shares her secrets and techniques to create this spectacular bird house. 

Supplies Used:

 

 

Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolor set   http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/yas-wc-npwc16.htm

My Favorite Things Metal Dies  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/favorite-mft-576.htm

Petaloo Darjeeling Flowers  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/petaloo-dar-1465-109.htm

Prima Color Bloom Spray Sunshine  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-sunshine.htm

Prima Color Bloom Spray Sorbet   http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-sorbert.htm

Prima Stencil - February Kit

Prima Calypso Tin Yellow - February Kit

Prima Resist Chalk Edger Old Road

Prima Vintage Trinkets (bird)

Hug Snug Seam Binding (ribbon)

Doilies

Flat Back Pearls

Pearl Picks

Green Cardstock

Gesso

Molding Paste

Fabri-tac

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 remember ... February 18th @ 9:00PM EST 

Mojo Monday

 

HAPPY MONDAY!!

Its going to be an oh so exciting creative week! Our Mojo Monday is over the top with an inspiring creative blueprint sketch from me, Alda and a  gorgeous artistic canvas creation from Creative Designer Michelle.

 

Jump right in this week and show us your creation using our Mojo Monday Sketch !

From the store :

 

Prima Sweet Fairy Collection – Charmed

Petaloo flowers

Prima metal die

Prima

13 Arts Pearl Violet Mist

Lindys Stamp Gang Starburst  Grab a Guy Gold

Prima Color Bloom – Iris

Poppy Stamps – small leaf vine [currently out of stock]

13 Arts gesso

13 Arts modelling paste

Memory Box stencil [currently out of stock]

 

 

Additional items in my stash :

Clear gesso

Canvas

Magic mesh

Stamens

Purple twine

Orange butterfly

Ribbon

Muslin [cheesecloth]

 

The Rules:

 

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

02. You must post your creation into the Mojo Monday thread in order to be eligible for the RAK .

03. You may use your project for any other monthly forum challenges except for the 'Anything Goes Challenge' or Use Your Stash Challenge

04. Your project must be posted no later than 8:00pm on 03/15/2015

 

*Please remember that your supplies do not have to come from the store to participate in any of our challenges! Flying Unicorn Forums is a place to share, learn, form friendships, and have too much fun with us!*

An Extra Super Duper Ustream Class this coming Saturday at 11:00am!!

Its an extra super duper Ustream Show this coming

 

Saturday March 14th at 11:00am est ! 

Mark your calendars ladies and gentlemen!  We are showcasing  a wonderful new collection from Simple Stories I  AM Collection! Delaina Burns will be creating  wonderful  time-saving  gorgeous layouts, where you can  learn some new and  wonderful tips and techniques.

  

It is going to be a wonderful social learning experience occurring  on our Ustream Channel , this extra special day on Saturday March 14th at 11:00am est!!  Join Flying Unicorn and its members as we live chat and learn some new and amazing techniques while creating a project from beginning to end. 

  

 

  MARCH 14th @ 11:00AM EST 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Remember.

Saturday March 14 @ 11:00amEST 

Flying Unicorn Playdate Thursday

Hi! It's Erica and today I’m sharing a trio of tags I created for Playdate Thursday using the Flying Unicorn March 2015 Kit – Your Passion Your Art!

 

 

1. Stamp a Julie Nutting doll stamp onto cardstock and cut out

 

 

2. Stamp each section of a Julie Nutting doll stamp onto pattern paper [Note: I used different pattern paper for the skirt, bodice, skin, hair and crown), cut out and adhere each piece onto the cardstock doll you cut out in Step 1

 

 

3. Place tag on pattern paper, trace and cut out

 

 

4. Adhere pattern paper to tag

 

 

5. Adhere doll to tag and add flowers, bow and sentiment

 

 

 

 

Here are a few close-ups:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper

Authentique, Classique: Beauty

 

Embellishments

Authentique, Classique: Beauty – cardstock stickers

Magnolia, Manor House Creations, Petaloo, Prima Marketing & Recollections – flowers

Celebrate It – ribbon

Studio His & Her – tulle

 

Adhesives

3D Foam Creative Sheets

E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser

 

Products

Graphic 45, Staples – large tag album

Prima Marketing – 6"x8" stamping block

Prima Marketing, Julie Nutting – doll stamp

Tsukineko, Versafine– pigment ink

Darice – white pearl stamens

 

Tim Holtz – distress ink 

 

Thanks for joining me today!

 

Erica

Ustream Tonight with Flying Unicorn

Mark your calendars ladies and gentlemen! we have a wonderful social learning experience occurring tonight  and every Wednesday at 9:00pm est on our Ustream Channel. Join Flying Unicorn and its members as we live chat and learn some new and amazing techniques while creating a project from beginning to end. 

  

 

  MARCH 11th @ 9:00PM EST 

 

 

 

 

Lynne is our educator this coming week and look at this too cute  file folder!  Oh my goodness is organizing going to be   pretty and fun! 

 

 

 

 

 

 remember ... March 11th @ 9:00PM EST 

Mojo Monday

 

Another Monday is upon us and  ohh joy do we have a week full of  creativity and inspiration for you all!  This week our Mojo Monday sketch is created by me, Alda, and look at the  simply divine inspirational layout created by Melinda - so yummy!! Come join us this week either on the forums or on Facebook and show us your take of our Mojo Monday! 

 

 

The Rules:

 

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

02. You must post your creation into the Mojo Monday thread in order to be eligible for the RAK .

03. You may use your project for any other monthly forum challenges except for the 'Anything Goes Challenge' or Use Your Stash Challenge

04. Your project must be posted no later than 8:00pm on 03/15/2015

 

*Please remember that your supplies do not have to come from the store to participate in any of our challenges! Flying Unicorn Forums is a place to share, learn, form friendships, and have too much fun with us!*

Flying Unicorns March " Your Passion Your Art" Off the Page Project

 

Off The Page Fun For March

Did you know that included in each Main Kit "Your Passion Your Art" is a cool goodie we affectionately call an Off the Page Project or OTP.   This month's  March Your Passion. Your Art  included a very sweet metal vintage bicycle. 

 

We are enticing spring to arrive with our kit this month and what a better way to spend a beautiful spring day then on a bike ride. Ready for you to alter!

 

So I took out my very sweet Julie Nutting dolls.  They were the perfect size for the bike. I also thought it would be fun to pop the dog in the basket.  That's totally something a boy would do, right?

 

If you want to see how I made this, then watch my quick 6min video taking you through my project.
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Kits and Add On Kits are limited

so do not delay in getting yours!

 

and if you want to make sure you never miss a kit, then pre-sales take place every 20th of the month. 

Thanks for sharing your day with us!

 

Supplies:
Flying Unicorns OTP - Off the Page March
2Crafty Chipboard Thistle m00449
2 Crafty Chipboard Grass Clumps m00144
2Crafty Chipboard mini Weather Icons
Prima Watercolor Pens - 580421
Prima Watercolor Pencils - The Basics 576714
Prima Chalkboard Paint - Jewel Blue 577223
Prima Chalkboard Paint -Sand 577148
Prima Chalkboard Paint  -Golden Olive 577209
Prima Chalkboard Paint  -Egg Blue 577216
Prima Chalkboard Paint -Sea Breeze 577230
Prima Jamie Dougherty Watercolor paper pad 980269
Prima Julie Nutting Stamps - Fun Times 910976
Prima Julie Nutting Stamps  - Toby 910969
Prima Julie Nutting Stamps  - Dog Treats 910846
Prima Julie Nutting Stamps  - Acrylic Stamp Block 576073
Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint - Yellow, Pink 
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Prima Bella Rouge paper pad
Prima Art Basics Soft Matte Gel
Staz-on Ink
Prima Watercolor Pencils - The Basics 576714
Prima Watercolor Brush Pens 580421
Silk Acrylic Glaze - Peridot
Prima Wire Thread

Playdate Thursday with Lainie

Hi! It's Lainie here with another little tutorial that is fun and quick, but makes a nice shabby/distressed impact. I love making these very dimensional flower wraps used for layering on cards. They can be used on layouts but they can get very bulky.

 Flying Unicorn has some gorgeous lace that would be splendid to use. I start out with about 18-24 inches of lace. Sometimes I will use less depending on the width of the lace and how much I want the flower to layer. It really is intuitive depending on how you want the final flower to look - and you almost can't mess up as long as you don't have too little lace.

 I inked the edges on one side (the side I want to be seen) with Distress Ink.

 Next I use my water bottle to spray the edges and let the color seep inwards into the lace.

 This is how it looks. You don't have to let it dry all the way, but let it dry enough that it is not soaking wet...it can be a little damp.

 Thread a needle using some heavier floss. Regular thread might be a little too thin and break.

 Starting at the end of the lace and the side that is not inked, stitch all along the edge and gather it along the way.

 Keep gathering....

 ...until you end up with a rosette (looks like a tutu.) The next step is to close the ends.

 Stitch the two open ends together. If the flower is layered, then put a few stitches through the layers of the flower to keep it together.

 This is what it looks like and is now ready to cover the center hole by adding a flower as a topper.

 Here is a closer look at the lacy flower wrap as the focal point of the card.

  They really take only a few minutes and have such a shabby prettiness.

Thank you!

Tonight is the Night - Uni, Ustream and You - a perfect mix!

Mark your calendars ladies and gentlemen! we have a wonderful social learning experience occurring this coming Wednesday and every Wednesday at 9:00pm est on our Ustream Channel. Join Flying Unicorn and its members as we live chat and learn some new and amazing techniques while creating a project from beginning to end. 

  

  MARCH 4th @ 9:00PM EST 

Robbie is our educator this week and Spring will surely be in the air as she shares her secrets and techniques to create this spectacular bird house. 

Supplies Used:

Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolor set   http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/yas-wc-npwc16.htm

My Favorite Things Metal Dies  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/favorite-mft-576.htm

Petaloo Darjeeling Flowers  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/petaloo-dar-1465-109.htm

Prima Color Bloom Spray Sunshine  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-sunshine.htm

Prima Color Bloom Spray Sorbet   http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-sorbert.htm

Prima Stencil - February Kit

Prima Calypso Tin Yellow - February Kit

Prima Resist Chalk Edger Old Road

Prima Vintage Trinkets (bird)

Hug Snug Seam Binding (ribbon)

Doilies

Flat Back Pearls

Pearl Picks

Green Cardstock

Gesso

Molding Paste

Fabri-tac

 remember ... February 18th @ 9:00PM EST 

Cardabilities and the Flying Unicorn

 

Hi everyone! This month the Flying Unicorn is sponsor and guesting over at Cardabilities Challenge site! I just LOVE their challenges and the fabulous sketches they have to work with! I always have some cards/tags on hand as you just never know what is going to pop up and you need one now. And really hand made just makes it so special for the person receiving it! So here is the sketch and some inspiration cards from the CT! Grab a coffee and sit back and enjoy! I hope that you all play with us and this super fun challenge…make sure to share on our Facebook Page too!

 

 

 

Alda Stevens

 

 

Melinda Thompson

 

 

 

Lainie Michel

 

 

Jennifer Snyder

 

 

 

Escape Kitty

 

 

 

Lynne Woolgar

 

 

 

Michelle Frisby

 

 

 

Rebecca Morris

 

 

 

Song Li

 

 

 

Shona Keehn

 

Mojo Monday

 

Happy March Mojo Monday!  

 

Every Monday Flying Unicorn  is pleased to share with you a  sketch  to get your mojo flowing and an inspirational layout created by one of the creative team members making the sketch  their  own ... additioal inspiration for you.  A  double shot of  mojo ! 

 

This  week we have a sketch designed by  me, Alda and a stunning inspirational layout by Robbie.

 

Come join us on the forums or Facebook and  show us  your creation using this week's Mojo Monday. 

Supplies:

 

Prima Marketing Cigar Box Secrets  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cigar-box-ps-846886.htm

Prima Marketing Cigar Box Secrets Cork Stickers  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cigar-box-e-576158.htm

Prima Marketing Cigar Box Secrets 3x4 Journaling Cards

Prima Marketing Bloom Collection Freshly Picked Flowers

Prima Marketing Stationers Desk Tags

Prima Marketing Buttons

Prima Marketing Lyric Metal Paper Clips

Prima Marketing Say it in Crystals

Prima Marketing Something Blue Collection Wood Icon

Prima Marketing Damask Stencil

Prima Marketing Bloom Spray Peony  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-peony.htm

Prima Marketing Bloom Spray Glistening Waves  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-ss-waves.htm

Dusty Attic Chipboard Music Notes

Leaky Shed Studio Chipboard Frame

Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type Stickers

Gesso  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/13arts-acrylic-primer-gesso.htm

Modeling Paste  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/13arts-modeling-paste.htm

 

The Rules:

 

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

02. You must post your creation into the Mojo Monday thread in order to be eligible for the RAK .

03. You may use your project for any other monthly forum challenges except for the 'Anything Goes Challenge' or Use Your Stash Challenge

04. Your project must be posted no later than 8:00pm on 03/08/2015

 

*Please remember that your supplies do not have to come from the store to participate in any of our challenges! Flying Unicorn Forums is a place to share, learn, form friendships, and have too much fun with us!*

The RAK - well .. its a suprise 

 

 

Look at this week's Ustream Project

Mark your calendars ladies and gentlemen! We have a wonderful social learning experience occurring this coming Wednesday and every Wednesday at 9:00pm est on our Ustream Channel. Join Flying Unicorn and its members as we live chat and learn some new and amazing techniques while creating a project from beginning to end. 

  

 

  MARCH 4th @ 9:00PM EST 

 

 

 

Robbie is our educator this week and Spring will surely be in the air as she shares her secrets and techniques to create this spectacular bird house. 

Supplies Used:

 

 

Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolor set   http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/yas-wc-npwc16.htm

My Favorite Things Metal Dies  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/favorite-mft-576.htm

Petaloo Darjeeling Flowers  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/petaloo-dar-1465-109.htm

Prima Color Bloom Spray Sunshine  http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-sunshine.htm

Prima Color Bloom Spray Sorbet   http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/prima-cb-sorbert.htm

Prima Stencil - February Kit

Prima Calypso Tin Yellow - February Kit

Prima Resist Chalk Edger Old Road

Prima Vintage Trinkets (bird)

Hug Snug Seam Binding (ribbon)

Doilies

Flat Back Pearls

Pearl Picks

Green Cardstock

Gesso

Molding Paste

Fabri-tac

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 remember ... February 18th @ 9:00PM EST