Canvas Art with S.e.i..~

Hi, Connie here with Canvas Art using the Glimmering Boughs Collection and the Glitter Tumble Dye by S.e.i.

The pattern paper was a perfect match for these deer photos that were captured at the deer feeder last year.  You can see the deer horns prominently in the photos, my hubby especially liked that.

 

The paper was adhered to the canvas, the edges were sanded and speckled with Glitter Tumble Dye.

The photos were arranged and the decorative border added, also found in the Glimmering Boughs Collection.

 

The flowers are from the Glimmering Boughs embellishment pack.  The center of the flowers are Gold Glitter Dots by S.e.i.  They are so easy to use, just stick. Can't get any easier than that.

 

This paper pack worked so well with these photos and it wasn't even a holiday event.

 

Thanks for stopping by~

Connie Mercer/DT Member

Try It Tuesday~Mixed Media with Cheryl Boglioli!!

Hi guys!!

Thanks for stopping by for Try It Tuesday!

If you keep up with me at all you know I had Cheryl Boglioli at my house for a few days.

  She taught a mixed media class at Craft Crossing.

I want to share with you the two projects I did.

I could really get hooked on this mix media mess :)

Front of  zippered bag.  The background was done using  a Gel Press and Deco Arts paints.

Stencils were involved too:) .  

Back of the bag. 

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The next class was a canvas Portfolio.   

Front view~

Stencils, molding paste, Deco Arts paints ~ no Gel Press on this one.

The paints are in spray bottles. Easy to make a background.

Back view~

This is a small tribute to my amazing "6".

Check out Cheryl Boglioli HERE~

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If you would like to see the tour of my studio Cheryl did while staying with me~

you can find it on my Studio Page.

Thanks for stopping by~

See ya soon.

(You'll be hearing more about this mixed media stuff)

Letter Box by Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with a new product alert!  Clear Scraps has a fabulous new product that is called Clear Boxes. They come in different sizes and are great for home decor or organizing scrappy stuff.  That is what I chose to do, organize!!!



Boxes come un-assembled with step by step DIY instructions. Each box comes with 1- bottom, 4 side pieces. Also included are 4 round sticker discs to help assemble your box. Be sure to REMOVE the protective film from both sides of all acrylic pieces. Carefully assemble the clear box. Made in the USA and there are 6 sizes to choose from.
Here is how to lay the pieces out ~



Instructions~
Remove plastic from the acrylic pieces.
Size the papers for each sections and adhere to acrylic.
Side note : I chose to adhere the paper to the inside of the box.
Either way will be fine, your choice.



The acrylic pieces snap in place and are reinforced with glue.
 I used Beacons 3-IN-1 all purpose glue.  Works great!



Before adding the feet and metal label, let the box completely dry.



The feet and metal label were adhered with Beacon 3-IN-1 all purpose glue, also.

Products used~
Clear Scraps/Letter Box
Beacon 3-IN-1 all purpose glue
Authentique
Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk Ink
metal hardware

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Living the Art Life with Cheryl Boglioli!!

Hi guys!!

I have had such a great three days.  I hosted Cheryl Boglioli at the ranch.  Got to spend time with her and learn great mix media techniques, in the class she taught at Craft Crossing. She is amazingly talented!!! Awesome teacher too!!!!

Here is some highlights from her visit~

Welcome bowl full of junkin finds :), the Mayor of Gonzales came by to say hi, junkin' treasures and a class photo of us working hard!! 

Cheryl is the queen of selfies (ha,ha) !!

Goodbyes are hard!!  Getting ready to continue "Living the Art Life"

Glad she made it to Texas!!

See you next trip~

You can follow her "Living the Art Life" on her blog at 

www.cherylboglioli.com

Next week I will share my projects that I made at Cheryl's class!!

See you soon~

Top 3 projects with Quick Quotes 2015!

Hi, Connie here with my three favorite projects I created for Quick Quotes last year.  I had so many that I really felt good about but here are three, for different reasons I was partial to.

no.1

I thought this card showcased  the Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk Ink really fabulously!

no.2

This scrapbook page came together really well. The Joy Ride Collection was perfect
 for this family outing.

no.3 

This cutie was created with the July Club Q Kit.  It sat on my table for a couple of months.
Ready to put it back out this coming July.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Try It Tuesday~ Candy Bar wrap!

Hi guys!

Thanks for stopping by!!

I have a couple candy wrap Valentines to show you. Very easy and so cute!!!

I'm using some vintage Authentique. Loved the retro Valentine cards that come

 with the paper set.  The paper edges are by Doodlebug Designs/ Paper Frills. These fun products were in my stash. Love using my stash!!!

One for a girl and one for a boy!!!

Nice to have easy projects when you need to come up with something fast!

Thanks for stopping by for 

See ya soon~

Today is a Special Day with Quick Quotes!

Hi, Connie here with a scrapbook page showcasing the Whistlin' Dixie line by Quick Quotes.  I love the yellow color and how it makes other colors pop off the page.  The blue is lovely with the yellow.

The paper selections go so well with each other even though they are from other collections.  Love when that happens.  Makes doing a scrapbook page easy!!!

Isn't he a cutie!!!!

Quick Quote products used~
Whistlin' Dixie: 106, 107
Whistlin' Dixie: Chipboard Die Cuts
Whistlin' Dixie: Die Cut Stickers
Vellum Quote~ER Visit page
49 Shades of Grey: 103
Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk Inks: Navy, Desert Sun.

Other~
stickers and pearls.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member