I'll Stand by You

Today is my last post over at the ColourArte Blog. It's been a fun team to be  on - I mean seriously, have you seen how many colors they have to play with? It's awesome.  Any how, I have this fun and whimsical card, and if you would like to see the details of how I made it, hop over to their blog and check it out!

Challenges:

MFT Sketch

Simon Says Monday challenge: Emboss It

Beautiful Butterflies Canvas

 

I've got a bright and cheerful canvas up on the ColourArte Blog today. Please hop over and take a look at the details on how I created this.

Using ColourArte with Digital Images

 Do you struggle to use digital images with your mixed media techniques? I have a tutorial up on the ColourArte Blog showing you how I used a digital image to create this lovely card. I'd love for you to stop by and have a look!

Mixed Media Under the Sea

It's my turn again over on the ColourArte Blog.  I would love for you to pop over and take a look at my tutorial.

 

Please Vote! Heartfelt Creations Design Team Semi-Finalist!

I've got wonderful news to share! I am a semi-finalist for the Heartfelt Creations Design Team :)
I've been privileged enough to serve on their team before, but you know, I can just never get enough Heartfelt Creations. You can see more  of my Heartfelt Creations projects by clicking here.

The HC Design Team is a two part process. I've made it through the first step, and now I will be making two projects using products that they send me.  There is also a voting process, so I would ask that you go check out the other semi-finalists and vote.  If I inspire you, I hope you will include me (Gini Cagle) in your vote.

Thanks for looking and thank you for your help!

Pretty In Pink with ColourArte

I've got a tutorial today over on the ColourArte Blog, to make a very distressed tag.  I'd love for you to drop by and take a look.

Supplies:

• Primary Elements: Autumn Butternut; Apple Blossom; Mocha Rose; Golden Monarch; Almond Beige; Baby's Breath; Rose Gold
• Twinkling H20's: Almond Beige; Baby's Breath; Rich Cocoa; Blushing Caramel; Warm Pecan; Golden Opal; mocha rose; Golden Monarch
• Radiant Rain Mister: Sweet Whisper
• Radiant Rain Dauber; Nutmeg
• Radiant Gel: Coral Berry
• Silks Acrylic Glaze: Rustic rose
• Prima: Julie Nutting Doll Stamp - Keira; Patterned Paper - Something Blue; Flowers; Heavy Gesso, Crackle Paste; Finnabair - Stencil
• May Arts Silk Ribbon
• DCWV: Corrugate, Burlap Paper
• Crafter's Companion Embossing Folder
• Ranger #12 Tag
• Want2Scrap Pearls

You're My Everything

I will admit it - I'm not always very good at waiting....So, when I saw that the Sunrise Lily Collection from Heartfelt Creations was already available on Create and Craft, I ordered it right then.  If you look at this collection, you will understand why! (And if you order from Create and Craft there is an exclusive stamp and die set - and who doesn't love exclusives?!!)

Challenges:

Mojo Monday Sketch 433

Simon Says Monday:  Ray of Sunshine

Mixed Media Love Card

Happy February! It's the first Monday of the month, so that means I have a tutorial ready for you on the ColourArte blog.  I will show you how to create this delicate water colored background that is soft and romantic (perfect for February!) 

Love You...To the Moon and Back

 I am back on the ColourArte Blog with a project to share. I know I have scrapped this picture before, but I just love it.  And everytime I look back on my sweet nephew, I can't believe how much he grows up overnight.

 To see the full tutorial, check out the ColourArte Blog!

 

Supplies

• ColourArte Radiant Rain: Teal Zircon, Apple Blossom
• ColourArte Silks Acrylic Glaze: Teal Zircon, Vavoom Red, Pixie Pink
• ColourArtes Twinkling H2O's: African Jade; Sea Spray
• Prima Patterned Papers
• WorldWin Cardstock and Vellum
• Dusty Attic chipboard
• Tattered Lace: Woodland Glade Embossing Folder, Anne border die
• PaperArtsy Stamp Set: Eclectica EDY01
• Heartfelt Creations Botanical Rose Stamp and Die set
• Prills
• Swarovski Crystal

Challenges 

Dusty Attic January Mood Board

PaperArtsy - Hearts

Quality - The Word for 2016

Happy 2016! I am not one for making New Year's resolutions, but I do like the challenge of picking an inspiring word for the year and working towards goals associated with it.  For this year, I chose the word quality.  I want to strive for quality in all that I do...the time I spend with my family, the foods that I eat, the art that I make.  If something is worth doing it is worth doing right! I created this tag as a reminder throughout the year, not just for the first few days of January. While I was working on this, it gave me time to reflect on what I can do to make 2016 a great year.

 

If you want to see just how I made this, then head over to the ColourArte Blog for the full tutorial. 

Supplies

• ColourArte Silks Acrylic Glaze: Olive Vine; Warm Grey; Golden Monarch; Teal Zircon; Mango Mamba
• ColourArte Twinkling H2O's: Good News; Lucky Apple; African Jade; Deep Coral; Rose Gold; Celestial Sun
• ColourArte Radiant Gels: Olive Vine
• ColourArte Primary Elements: Guatemalan Green
• ColourArte Radiant Rain: Seafoam
• ColourArte Radiant Rain Dauber: Rich Cobalt
• Prima 3D Gloss Gel; Heavy Gesso, Velvet Leaf, Watercolor Pencils (black); Distressing tool
• DecoArt Americana Flat Acrylic Paint: Sweet Mint; Indian Turquoise
• Tim Holtz Stencil :  Lace
• TCW Stencil: Mini Raven Mosaic
• Creative Embellishments: Steampunk Corner Set Chipboard
• IndigoBlu: Bloomin' Great Stamp Set
• May Arts Ribbon: Aqua Tulle
• USArtQuest Mini Prills: Coral Sea; Orange Juice
• Marion Smith: Flower Stamens
• Manilla Tag

Challenges: 

Creative Embellishments: January Inspiration

IndigoBlu: All That Sparkles 

Take Time to Smell the Flowers

 I've got a new canvas up today at the ColourArte Blog - I hope you will go over and check more details.

Love with Crafter's Companion

I've got a card to share with you that is another way to use the Crafter's Companion Create-a-Card dies.  I die cut the front of the card base, and sprayed the inside with Radiant Rain from ColourArte.  The sentiment was stamped on the inside of the card.

Crafter’s Companion:

 Die'sire Create-A-Card A2 Card Size Die - Moroccan Lattice; 

Textures Words of Wonder Stamp Set
May Arts Ribbon: ¾” Twill/Chevron Stripes (382-34-94)
ColourArte: Radiant Rain – Teal Zircon, Apple Blossom

Precious Family Layout

I've got a layout published on the ColourArte Blog today, and thought that I would share a little preview with you. For all the details, please see the post on their blog. 

Challenges:

Simon Says Monday Challenge: "N" - Nature inspired layout

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Thinking of You

Dream

This month, I have played with the Crafter's Companion Create-A-Card dies to show you just how versatile these dies can be.  Check back throughout the month to see other creative ways I've used this one die.  For this card, I used the cut as a stencil to spray my mist, then glued down an additional cut over it.  I added a center strip of ribbons and black cardstock, and finally used the motif from the center of the die to add a sentiment.

Crafter’s Companion:

 Die'sire Create-A-Card A2 Card Size Die - Moroccan Lattice; 

Textures Words of Wonder Stamp Set
May Arts Ribbon: ¾” Twill/Chevron Stripes (382-34-94)
ColourArte: Radiant Rain – Teal Zircon, Apple Blossom

ColourArte Mixed Media Dragonfly Card

 

 Hi, it's Gini back to share with you easy ways to incorporate ColourArte products into your everyday creations. Working on cards or other small scale projects is a great way to experiment with mixed media.  

Supplies

• ColourArte Twinkling H2O's - Lucky Apple
• ColourArte Twinkling H2O's- Lemon Grass
• ColourArte Twinkling H2O's- Navajo Pearl
• ColourArte Twinkling H2O's - Teal Zircon
• ColourArte Twinkling H2O's- Meridian Blue
• ColourArte Silks - Azurite
• ColourArte Silks -Teal Zircon
• ColourArte Primary Elements - Summer Breeze
• ColourArte Primary Elements - Sunburst
• ColourArte Primary Elements - Golden Bamboo
• ColourArte Radiant Rain - Spanish Moss
• ColourArte Radiant Rain - Seafoam
• Designs by Ryn - Hanging Droplet Stamp Set
• Tim Holtz/Sizzix Dragonfly Die and Embossing folder
• Petaloo Flower
• Prills
• Sakura Crystal Lacquer
• Gesso

1. Cut a piece of chipboard for the card front. Paint with gesso. Mist with Radiant Rain.
2. Die cut and emboss the dragonfly from cardboard. Paint the raised areas with the silks, then mist with Radiant Rain to finish the coloring.
3. Stamp the rain droplets on the background. Mix a small amount of Primary Elements with Crystal Lacquer. Use a toothpick or the end of a paintbrush to drip the droplets of lacquer over the stamps to form a dimensional rain drop.
4. Assemble the card adding flowers, string and die cut sentiment.
5. Glue prills around the flower cluster, but while the glue is still wet, tap a little primary elements over the prills to add shimmer.
6. Mix Golden Bamboo Primary Elements with water and use a spatter brush to flick onto the card.

These were all easy ways to use different products from the ColourArte family. I really love that colors are true from one product to the next, so you can use tons of techniques, while still having the colors blend seamlessly. Until next time!  
   
 

Dia De Los Muertos Tag

Hi, it's Gini and today, I have a Day of the Dead tag to share with you. I knew the bright colors associated with this celebration, would translate beautifully with the ColourArte palette.  
Supplies

• CoulourArte Radiant Rain Apple Blossom
• ColourArte Radiant Rain Teal Zircon
• ColourArte Radiant Rain Dauber Rich Cobalt
• ColourArte Radiant Rain Dauber Plumeria
• ColourArte Radiant Gels Guatemalan Green
• ColourArte Silks Watermelon Mist
• Ellentina Cutting Die - Day of the Dead
• Inkadinkadoo Dia De Los Muertos Stamp Set
• May Arts Ribbons XB-04; 420-08; Black Tulle
• Prima Stencil
• Sizzix/Tim Holtz Punches
• Memento Luxe Ink - Wedding Dress
• Black Gesso
• Glitter
• Tag
• Bling

1. Quickly paint the tag with black gesso, leaving small areas unpainted.
2. Mist the tag to fill in the blank areas. Dry with a heat tool.
3. Stamp Day of the Dead images randomly over the stamp using white ink. 
4. Apply Radiant Gels through a stencil. Sprinkle parts of the image with glitter.
5. Die cut the scull. Spritz watercolour paper for a backing.
6. Paint the Watermelon Mist around the edge of the tag.
7. Add ribbons and die cut flowers to finish the tag as shown.

Thanks Mixed Media Card

 It's my turn again on the ColourArte Blog!  I had so much fun creating this mixed media card, and if you would like to know just how I made it, then head over for a full tutorial.

September Heartfelt Creations Alumni DT Blog Hop

 Welcome, to the September Edition of the Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog hop! The hop runs now through Friday night - at midnight.  And one lucky commenter, chosen from one of the stops on the blog hop, will win a $25 gift certificate to HC.  How great is that?  You get to hop around and see some wonderful projects, plus have the chance to win some goodies of your own!  The winner will be announced on Saturday, October 3rd, and will have 72 hours to claim their prize.

 I loved working with the Enchanted Mum Collection - these flowers are so fun to create!

 Supplies

Enchanted Mum Cling Stamp Set HCPC-3691

Enchanted Dragonflies Cling Stamp Set HCPC-3693

Enchanted Mum Paper Collection 

Enchanted Dragonflies Die 

Enchanted Mum Die 

Ornamental Add On Die 

Dusty Attic Chipboard - French Garden Border

May Arts Ribbon

ColourArte Radiant Rain

Blog Hop

Emilia van den Heuvel

Vicki Dutcher

Amarilys Doria

Ujjwal Gupta

Mary Faus

Kathy Clement

Glenda Brooks

Alissa Wells

Sarah Miller -

Gini Williams Cagle

Lisa Allen

Challenges:

Dusty Attic September Mood Board

Mixed Media Owl Canvas

I'm up on the ColourArte Blog 

today, and if you head over there, 

I've got a step by step tutorial on how I created this canvas.

 Can you believe this design started with a piece of printed vellum?