Robyn's Fetish NEW Fall Image BLOG HOP

 

This is the ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE BLOG
NEW FALL IMAGE
BLOG HOP

it is running from today 10/15 until 10/17

winners will be announced on The Robyn's Fetish challenge blog on 10/19

You should have arrived here from SUE's Blog

Please visit all the  Design team members blog and the challenge blog to be eligible for the prizes.

You must also be a follower of all the DT blogs and 

the Robyn's Fetish challenge blog.

The NEW fall image I had the honor to use is called SUNFLOWER 2

Here is the card I made with it:

All card stock and ribbon is from STAMPIN' UP, printed paper is by MY MIND'S EYE.

The brads are from my stock and I used PRISMACOLOR pencils and blending pencil to color the image.

The sentiment has been in my collection for a while, and it wasn't named, or have a company name on it, sad...IF anyone recognizes it please let me know who made it!

Thank you so much for visiting!

PRIZE INFO:

 The GRAND PRIZE is the winner's choice of 

5 of the NEW fall digital stamps!

There will be 5 winners that will each receive 

1 of the NEW fall digital stamps.

These images will be the image that is hidden on 

5 DT members blogs.

Your next stop on the hop is Susan's blog

If you get lost or skipped anyone...the full hop list is below. be sure to both START and STOP with 

ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE BLOG!!

HAPPY HOPPING

and

GOOD LUCK!

THE ROBYN’S FETISH BLOG HOP LIST:

1.  THE ROBYN’S FETISH CHALLENGE BLOG -
      http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

2.  AMANDA - http://thecubbyholecraftz.blogspot.co.uk/

3.  CAMILLA - http://camillafloweret.blogspot.com/

4.  CHRISTINE - http://happyscrapper-sweetpeacards.blogspot.com/

5.  DEBBI - http://taylor-madecards.blogspot.co.uk/

6.  DIANE - http://dianesrambles-diane.blogspot.co.uk/

7.  EDWINA - http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/

8.  LAURENCE - http://laurencecardsmemories.blogspot.com/

9.  LILIA - http://liliashandmade.blogspot.com/

10.  MARLENE - http://cardsmadebymarlene.blogspot.com/

11.  MICHELLE - http://www.scrapthosepictures.blogspot.com/

12.  SANDRA - http://crea-sandra.blogspot.com/

13.  STACIE - http://hestiashelper.blogspot.com/

14.  SUE - http://suescraftworld.blogspot.com/

15.  SUSAN G. - http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/

16.  SUSAN - http://stampingwiththecats.blogspot.com/

17.  VALERIE - http://lafeerieduscrap.blogspot.com/

18.  WENDY - http://wendypslittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/

19.  THE ROBYN’S FETISH CHALLENGE BLOG -
       http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

SKULL APPRECIATION DAY 2012--hop with us :)

Howdy Skull and/or Art Fans!!

I have always been keen on skulls and skeletons,  

drawing them with charcoals in art class way back in 1978 (first semester of college) was my favorite and best-by-far-project from that class.

This is my second year celebrating the "Holiday" along with the great ning art community SMEARED and SMUDGED through a blog hop!

Please check out this edgy and different art community, and hop along to view some great skully art!

You should have arrived here from Fabulous Alison's blog

when you leave here go on to Smudgy Andrea's blog

The entire Blog list is to your left, take your time, and be sure to comment as there are surprise prizes along the way, 

and prizes on some of the stops along the way as well as the SnS blog. 

You have until Wednesday to visit us all and comment!

Now onto my project

I made a sign for my SAMHAIN Alter or just to hang in the room, or maybe even on my front door for the SAMHAIN holiday,  I haven't decided yet. :)

I knew from day one, that this would be my project. the only thing I didn't know was what skull images to use. I have several. Then just last week SMEARED INK provided any of us who participated in the monthly challenges (any of them) on the SnS group would get this FABULOUS skull and roses image for FREE!

 I took several photos, and the colors look a little different on all :(  but I have 3 here for your viewing pleasure (or displeasure, LOL) Hubby helped a bit, LOL!

 I used a piece of Luan (thin smooth plywood) which I sanded all the edges of. Then I covered it with a layer of LIQUITEX BASICS white gesso. when dry I added a 2nd coat, when the front was just a bit tacky, I dry brushed on black paint, it mixed and blended with the gesso and gave it an aged gray look to the wood.  

In the meantime I had printed out 2 exact images  of the wonderful SKULL With ROSES Digi Stamp from SMEARED INK, and computer generated my Welcome Ancestors sentiment using the Transylvania font.

All are colored with PRISMACOLOR pencils and blending pencil. I cut them all out leaving the tiniest edge all around, about 1/8". I coated the backs of all with ELMERS glue with a brush. I smoothed them all down and left them to dry.  

When dry I added some of the thick gesso to the small amount of thinned gesso I had in a cup,  I added the rest of the black paint to the mix. I used a palette knife to mix it, and then just blob it on all around the images and words, so it is kind of lumpy and textured. In  the center and around the edges you can still see some of the original background.  

Once that was all dry I asked the hubs to drill me a small hole on each of the top corners and bring me a length of wire. I attached the wire to the right side and then  added 5 loops before attaching it to the other end and cutting off the excess. I said the center was left with the original background, it is a bit hard to see now, as I added a rose and a smaller bud, leaves and white sprigs that I wired together and then glued using BEACON'S 3-in-1 glue. Once that was dry I added another larger rose and leaves to the left side of the sign, through the wire loop, and glued to the back. 

I tied 5 strips of red fabric that I used pinking shears all around on to each of the loops.

Then I took out my Tim Holtz for RANGER distress inks and used 3 different colors on the roses and the fabric strips to age them a bit...I used the ink pads directly on the roses and fabric, using a "smooshing, rubbing, and brushing" technique.

The colors I used are:  Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap and Tea Dye. I let the entire sign sit for a bit, and while it was sitting, I cut a piece of cheesecloth, and kept "smooshing" it into the Black Soot distress ink pad. (my fingers were black also, LOL) I let that sit for about 20 minutes or so, and then folded it in half and tied it into a bow. I added some of the glue, and attached it under the center rose grouping.

I have been debating about using a bit of stickles on the roses that are part of the digi images. I am leaning towards NO, as I am going for the aged look. What do you think???

Thank you for visiting, and I appreciate your comments :)

for more information about SKULL APPRECIATION DAY, visit SKULL-A-DAY

entered in:
Smudgy Antics ...anything goes
Smudger Challenge ...skulls
One Stitch at a time ...use a digi
Catch the bug ...anything goes
Simon Says ...anything goes
Order of the Opus Gluei ...it's all relative
Secret crafter ...anything goes
Simon Says Stamp and Show ...texture

Bloody Valentine Blog hop 2012, day 3

****Please scroll down for my Robyn's Fetish Challenge Card****

Hello and welcome to day 3 of The Bloody Valentine Blog hop sponsored by Smeared and Smudged! You should have arrived here from Jennifer's blog.  If you get lost along the way, or just stumbled upon this hop by visiting my blog, the entire list of Hop members is on the left. I suggest you start at the beginning, you'd don't want to miss anything :)

I have 2 offerings to share today. :)

First my bloody hugs and Kisses card:

 All card stock, papers and markers are STAMPIN' UP. The XO stamp is an old ALL NIGHT MEDIA, The Digi images is "Madison & Hatchet" by LIMITED RUNS, I used Crystal Effects from STAMPIN' UP on her eyes, and then mixed with red re-inker for the blood. The sketch is from The Smeared and Smudged Forum for the Feb. sketch challenge.

entered in:

Smeared and Smudged ...February very sketchy challenge
Squiggles n Giggles ... Loved up

Crafting when we can ...love/valentines

Dream valley challenges ...love/valentines

One Stitch at a time ...anything goes
Corrosive Challenges ...Love bites
The Crafty Pad ...the letter "B"  ( Bloody hugs n kisses)
Hiding in my craft room ...Super scraps (everything but the card base and the paper the image was printed on)
The Squirrel and the Fox challenges ...Valentines
My Sheri Crafts ...Love is in the air
Art on the dark side ...anything goes (dark)
Totally Gorjuss ...LUUURVE
2 Sisters Challenge ...Love
CES Challenges ...lots of layers...3 or more

JellyPark Friends ...shades of love (reds, pinks, purples)
Glitter Geeks ...to the one I love
Forever night challenges ...unlock my heart
The Octopode Factory ...valentines

Crafty Anne's Challenge ...love is in the air
Crafty Catz challenge ...valentines
Fussy and Fancy Fridays ...valentines
Pattie's Creations Design challenge ...love



This next item is a Shaker style gift bag:

 I took a lot of pics :) LOL

the bag is from A C MOORE (made by Nicole Manufacturing), the printed paper(frame) is from the digi set "Love Dreams" by BEARLY MINE DESIGNS, The Digi Image on the transparency is "Deep inside" by SMEARED INK, I used Crystal effects by STAMPIN' UP mixed with red re-inker for blood dripping in the back of the shaker, which sat over night friday, waiting for me to finish yesterday, but  do to my other commitments i didn't get back to it til last night--late, and then The bathroom and I were kind of cementing our relationship, LOL (Thanks IBS)  so it didn't get finished til this am...BUT at least I am on time! There are red seed beads, red glitter, clear with black inside seed beads, and burgundy micro beads for the shaker. (on the inside i covered all with a larger piece of white card stock, for (hopefully) ease of using the bag.  Lastly light pink bakers twine for the tag (made from the paper cut out of the frame :)

Entered in:

Squiggles n Giggles ... loved up

Dream valley challenges ...love/valentines
One Stitch at a time ...anything goes

The Squirrel and the Fox challenges ...Valentines
Art on the dark side ...anything goes (dark)

Allsorts challenge ...free and easy

JellyPark Friends ...shades of love (reds, pinks, purples)
Glitter Geeks ...to the one I love
Forever night challenges ...unlock my heart
The Octopode Factory ...valentines
Inspire me Fridays ...anything goes
Crafty Catz challenge ...valentines
Fussy and Fancy Fridays ...valentines
Pattie's Creations Design challenge ...love

Thanks for visiting! THIS was FUN, and even though I already have LOTS of valentine stuff now, I wish the hop was a few days longer!!! :)
Please don't forget to comment, and your next stop is Jamie.