Δευτέρα 16 Μαρτίου 2015

Soar – Canvas for Scrap Around the World

Hello everyone! Today I will show you my take on the futuristic moodboard the amazing Terhi Koskinen has created for the mid month reveal of March Challenge at Scrap around the world. It is a 8x8 canvas dedicated to my 3rd child – hence the No3 sticker lol

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I used my beloved Prima flowers and chipboard from Imaginarium Designs and Creative embellishments. The canvas is misted mostly with Shimmerz and Prima mists and all the chipboard are treated with Shimmerz Enamelz. The hot air ballon is covered with 13 arts microbeads and then painted with black watercolor.

Some close ups

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Our amazing moodboard

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Please visit Scrap around the world blog and see the amazing pages the other designers have created! Dont forget to comment, there are lots and lots of prizes up for grabs!

Kissez

Tutorial για το Scraps n Pieces

Καλημέρα σας! Θέλετε να δείτε πως μπορείτε να φτάσετε απο εδώ

σε αυτο το ρομαντικό shabby διακοσμητικό; 

Επισκεφθειτε το blog του Scraps n Pieces για να δείτε το tutorial που σας ετοίμασα! 

Με αυτο το γλυκό γράμμα παίρνω μέρος στην πρόκληση της ταλαντούχας φίλης μου Χριστίνας στο Frosted Designs, με.θεμα το ροζ. 

Τα λέμε ξανα το βράδυ με νέα ανάρτηση! Φιλιά!

Τρίτη 3 Μαρτίου 2015

Be your own fairytale - SnP March challenge

Καλημέρα και Καλό μήνα!!!

Η πρόκληση του Μαρτίου,
από την αγαπημένη μας Aliki Cavras:


"No one is too old for fairytales"




Εμπνευστείτε από τα παστέλ χρώματα της φωτογραφίας
ή ενσωματώστε κάτι σχετικό με παραμύθι στη δημιουργία σας (π.χ. στον τίτλο)

Φτιάχνετε ότι θέλετε όπως πάντα, είτε σύνθεση, κάρτα, art journal σελίδα,
mixed media καμβά, altered item...

Όπως έχουμε υποσχεθεί για κάθε πρόκληση, σας δίνουμε ένα σκετς για όσες θέλουν να το χρησιμοποιήσουν και τις βοηθάει να έχουν έναν "οδηγό".


 
Και η δική μου εκδοχή
 
 
 
Σας περιμένουμε να παιξουμε!
 
 

Κυριακή 1 Μαρτίου 2015

Time Flies – Canvas for Memories Trend (plus a photo tutorial)

Γεια σας!

Σήμερα θα σας δείξω ενα καμβά που έφτιαξα με μια πολύ αγαπημενη φωτογραφία απο τα παλια.

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Μερικά κοντινά

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Βλέπετε ποση πολυ λάμψη εχει? Χαρις στο Mandarin Perfect Pearls mist!

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Ελάτε να δούμε σε μερικά απλά βήματα πως δημιουργήθηκε ο καμβας. (Ζητώ συγνωμη για την ποιοτητα των φωτο αλλα ειναι ολες νυχτερινες αφου περιμενω τα μικρουλια να κοιμηθουν πρώτα)

 

Σκίζετε απο το χαρτι κομμάτια και τα κολλάτε πανω στον καμβα. Αραιώνετε λίγο γκεσσο με νερο και περνατε ενα ελαφρύ στρώμα πανω στον καμβα, ωστε να κανετε ενα ελαφρυ whitewash.

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Ήρθε η ώρα να φτιαξετε τα λουλουδια μας. Διπλώστε μια φορά όχι ακριβώς στη μέση και ξανα οπως στις φωτο. Πιαστε με συρραπτικό. Μη σας απασχολει το μεταλλο, δε θα φαινεται καθολου μετα.

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Τοποθετείστε πανω στον καμβα τη μήτρα κοπής ως στενσιλ και απλώστε modeling paste. Όσο η παστα ειναι υγρη πιεστε επανω της ενα κομματι απο σκισμενο σεμεδακι (ναι, ναι, εγω εβαλα της γιαγιας στη φωτο, vintage). Αντίστοιχα, κολλήστε στον καμβα δαντελες, κορδελες, twine και τα λουλουδια που φτιαξατε.

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Περάστε μια γενναιοδωρη στρώση γκεσσο σε ολα τα διακοσμητικα και αφήστε να στεγνώσει πολύ καλα. Σφραγίστε με archival ink.

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Και τώρα αρχιζει η διασκέδαση! :) Ψεκάστε ή χρωματίστε με τα αγαπημενα σας χρώματα και δειτε τον καμβά σας να ζωντανεύει! Αφου τελειώσετε με τα χρώματα, περαστε ελαφρα λιγο χρυσο στις υπερυψωμένες επιφανειες για να τις τονίσετε.

Με τον ίδιο τρόπο φτιαχτηκε και μια κάρτα. Δεν έχει sentiment, μου αρεσει να εχω παντα διαθεσιμες καρτες και να σφραγίζω επιτοπου οτι sentiment μου ειναι απαραίτητο τη δεδομένη στιγμη. 

time flies card 

Προιοντα που χρησιμοποιήθηκαν

Couture – script

Sweet threads petals

Perfect Pearls mists Mandarin

Cracked Ground

Die set 4PK – Mixed Media

Οπαλίνα 300 γρ

 

Ευχομαι να σας ενεπνευσα να το δοκιμασετε!

Φιλιά!

Scrap Around the World March challenge

Hello fellow crafters!

Today  at Scrap around the World we present a minimalist & futuristic mood board created by one of our amazing 

Finnish designers, Terhi Koskinen. This mood board is full of texture, softness, 

sun & light. There are so many ways you can be inspired this month.  

Firstly, the pale colours of white, greys, pale yellows, soft browns & all the shades of teal AND/OR the beautiful horse with it's long, flowing mane.  This could direct your 

composition or inspire your use of thread!  The mottled grey background is 

another great starting point. The simple text, the lovely sentiment, the 

wood, string, circles of twine, pencil work& measurement details, 

& of course everyone's favourite - CHEVRONS!  Arrows, 

the ombre effect - ooooh it is all UP TO YOU!!  

Remember to follow our Rules, be inspired, get creating & LINK UP!

 



ALL OUR PRIZES ALWAYS INCLUDE FREE INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE!!





1ST PRIZE


$50 worth of product from UmWowStudio!
IMAGE BELOW IS A SELECTION OF THEIR PRODUCTS

UmWowStudio is an innovative embellishment company located in

Las Vegas, Nevada.  With chipboard, flair & stencils currently in

their product line (& more fun things on the way!) we span across

all bits of paper crafting, including memory saving, card making,

tags, stamping, mixed media, art journaling & more!

Shop with us HERE, follow our blog HERE & LIKE us on Facebook

HERE!  Follow our boards on Pinterest HERE & Youtube HERE!!

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2ND PRIZE


$35 worth of product from 13@rts

13arts is a Polish manufacturer specialising in scrapbook papers, 

embellishments & artistic mediums. See our store HERE where

we ship worldwide!  Our blog HERE is full of inspiration & we

have a monthly challenge where all are welcome!

Follow us on Instagram HERE, Twitter HERE & Facebook

HERE & remember to follow us on Pinterest HERE too!!

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3RD PRIZE

OVER $30 worth of product from 7 Dots Studio!



7 Dots Studio was born from dreams & for dreams.

We are a European scrapbooking manufacturer of high 

quality scrapbooking products – paper, stickers, die-cuts,

collage sheets, 6x6 pads, collection kits, chipboard & stencils.

Our collections are created by amazingly talented artists - 

from clean, graphic designs to mixed-media, grungy collage look. 

What you can always be sure of is high quality & thickness

of our papers, which makes them perfect for all kinds of media.

Among our products you will also find clear stamp sets coordinating 

with our collections to make them even more interesting & versatile.

We are amazingly happy & feel very blessed to see how much

our products are loved by crafters & artists all around the world!

If you would like to see more awesome inspiration from our design team

please visit our blog HERE, our Facebook  page HERE & follow us on

Twitter HERE, Pinterest HERE & Instagram {7DOTSSTUDIO}.

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4TH PRIZE


$25 worth of CHIPBOARD from 2Crafty Chipboard
{not exactly what is shown below but a GREAT selection!}

2Crafty Chipboard is an Australian owned & operated manufacturer & wholesaler 

of laser cut chipboard products, located in Sydney, Australia.  We have been

in operation since October 2006 & have more than 1 000 designs on offer.

We pride ourselves on quality products that are versatile & up to date with 

market trends, as well as offering unbeatable customer service, 

with quick turnaround of jobs large & small. Visit our website HERE.

We are happy to quote on personalized jobs,whether it be a single title for a 

customer, or large jobs for retreats, classes etc.  If you are a retail business 

& would like to stock our range of unique products, please contact us

for more information.  Please see further details on our blog HERE!

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5TH PRIZE

$20 gift certificate from Creative Embellishments!


Creative Embellishments is a family-owned company, established in
September 2013, by Michael & Nicole Kramer, a husband & wife
team, who design & produce unique, high-quality chipboard,
wood, rubber stamps & flairs.

Their mission is to offer fun & inspiring products that can be added to

any project to bring out your inner creativity!  In the near future they will
be expanding into other media such as acrylic products, stencils, etc!

They custom cut for individual orders & have a wholesale shop for stores,
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GIVE THIS FANTASTIC NEW COMPANY YOUR SUPPORT!!

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6TH PRIZE


$15 worth of product from Studio75
{Exactly as shown below}

Studio75 is a  Polish manufacturer of scrapbooking papers & items 

such as chipboard albums, notebooks, spiral bindings & magnetic sheets.  

We have our own online store HERE, a bustling Facebook page HERE

& a highly inspirational blog HERE - come & visit us - let's connect!

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7TH PRIZE

15 Euros worth of product from Scrap-Unlimited
{you will receive a surprise selection of BEAUTIFUL goodies!}

Scrap-Unlimited is a craft supplies manufacturer from The Netherlands,

creating  & selling the most amazing selection of embellishments for the

crafting industry.  We offer shabby chic, vintage & steampunk inspired 

embellishments, ribbon, flowers, metals, mini-books & mini novelty items.  

Check out our online store HERE for SO MUCH MORE!  

LIKE us on Facebook HERE & follow our highly

inspirational blog HERE & our Pinterest board HERE.

Wholesale website HERE.

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8TH PRIZE


15 EURO gift voucher from Mixed Media Place

Mixed Media Place is a treasure chest of different media for creative minds,

carrying a wide variety of embellishments & tools to get your projects
going. The world of mixed media is a place of limitless possibilities -
we are here to help you to spread your wings & fly! 

Find our blog HERE, LIKE us on Facebook HERE, follow our
boards on Pinterest HERE & do your shopping HERE!

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9TH PRIZE


17.50 Euros worth of products from Danafix, France.
{Choose your set of 5 + 1 copics HERE!}

www.copicmarqueurs.com is an online store 100% dedicated to all 

Copic products. All Copic products made & assembled by the European

importer are available in stock & we offer fast, international delivery!

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10TH PRIZE
{Always sponsored by the SATW Design Team}

$40 worth of product courtesy of our very generous
design team member Tiphanie BARBREAU!


Prize consists of TWO full packs of Stazons (pumpkin & vibrant violet), Basic Grey flair stickers, full pack of Basic Grey layered stickers, AND a set of watercolor pencils!!

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RANDOM PRIZE


Scrapbook kit from SCRAPS OF ELEGANCE KIT CLUB
Random Winner will always receive last month's kit
from Scraps of Elegance, valued at a whopping $36.95!!


Scraps of Darkness & Scraps of Elegance are monthly scrapbook kit clubs
that cater to scrapbookers who are looking for an alternative to what other
kit clubs offer.  Our kits are designed for artists who wish to take scrapbooking
to a level beyond.  We strive to include the latest & greatest items on the market
that will enable you  to create not "just a layout", but a work of art.
Visit our blog HERE,our Store HERE & sign up for our kits HERE & HERE!

Please LIKE us on Facebook HERE, follow our boards on Pinterest HERE ,

subscribe to our Youtube channel HERE & find our tutorials HERE!!

We would LOVE to connect with you!!!

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FOLLOWERS COMPETITION PRIZE

TO WIN OUR FOLLOWERS COMPETITION YOU NEED TO BE AN OFFICIAL
BLOG FOLLOWER - TO DO THIS SIGN UP SO YOUR THUMBNAIL IMAGE
APPEARS IN OUR GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT FOLLOWERS GADGET
RIGHT AT THE TOP OF OUR LEFT HAND SIDEBAR.


It looks like this...



THEN YOU NEED TO COMMENT ON ANY OF OUR BLOG POSTS THIS MONTH!

ONE WINNER PER MONTH WILL BE CHOSEN FROM OUR BLOG COMMENTERS

BUT FIRST WE WILL CHECK THAT YOU ARE ALSO AN OFFICIAL FOLLOWER!


THIS IS A WAY TO WIN WITHOUT EVEN ENTERING OUR CHALLENGE!

SIMPLY BY SHOWING YOUR SUPPORT & COMMENTING!!

SaCrafters offers variety of chipboard,sturdy wood products (suitable for mixed media), 

stencils, embellishments& alterable items.  We cut our own product to ensure great quality

& affordable prices! . Every month we come out with exciting new products, perfect for

scrapbooking, card making, mini album making, mixed media & altered projects.

If you would like to customize your order, please feel free to contact us via our Facebook 

page.  Visit our blog, Youtube channel, Facebook page, & Facebook group (a community 

full of amazing crafters) to share your creativity & be inspired!  Shop our store HERE!!

The deadline for this challenge is  23.55 EST on TUESDAY 31th MARCH 2015.

And as usual, if you made it this far, you deserve a sneak peek of my project, coming live at the second reveal on March 16th

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Kissez!