Stampotique challenge SDC-#245

Hello everyone!!  Had a great day today, and was able to get a lot of work done.  Took some time out this afternoon to work on the next stampotique designer challenge, hosted by Kristen Smith Catalano, and the challenge was 'circles'.   I decided this was the perfect time to get out that biscuit tin I was saving, and to finally get my brush cup completed!

This was easily one of the easiest projects I've done, and is something that can be done in a snap.  You simply measure out the height, and width of paper needed, cut to size, and then lay it flat so you can design your piece, and color it before you place it on your canister.

  I stamped all my images in StazOn black ink, on smooth cardstock, then began coloring images, and filling in background.  I used caps to form my paint circles, and used metallic acrylic for splatter, and circles.  ( this made it more difficult to layer, so for future reference, make certain to save metallics for last! )

  Then adhere piece to canister when thoroughly dry, and continue to add embellishments, and paint until satisfied with results.


Now it is ready to hold your crafting odds, and ends!!

rain, rain go away

Hi everyone!!


  More rain today, and it looks like more time for art for me!!  Went to the store for a while, and made some new samples from some dies the ladies just received.   As always had a blast with everyone, chatting, and making up some of the pictured samples of easy, but really pretty cards.

  Loved this Penny Black die, may be a definite for me in the future.  I like the fact that it can be made to suit multiple occasions!   (  This was made with card stock, distress ink like previous card samples, and some tombow markers )

 
  This card was awesome, and ridiculously simple.  Some scrap printed paper, a blank card, and another piece of cardstock on top with image cut out!!     Nothing better than a 5 minute card for last minute needs!!


Off to get some tag work done now, and will share those later tonight.

Enjoy your day!

..it was a dark, and stormy night

Hello everyone!


  I hope you have your umbrellas, it is really pouring outside!  It is great tonight with plenty of time to get caught up on artwork, and enjoy some root beer.   It's wednesday, and time for another stampotique designers challenge, this time hosted by Arwen!

SDC244: Scribbles

 The challenge this week was 'scribbles', which is right up my alley, so I made two cards, using stampotique stamps (dwindled, and prom queen), along with unity stamps ( 'Donna Downey-empowered words').

The trick to these dimensional cards is to create your background, then stamp image with Black StazOn ink.  Let dry thoroughly, then color image.   Adhere your paper to black chipboard, and then mount chipboard on black and white striped cardstock.   Let dry thoroughly, and finish off your project with red spatter, and black/white scribbles. ( I used montana acrylic markers)  Once everything is dry..mount to your A7 card.

**Anyone interested in taking part in the challenge, please follow the links embedded above, or a link button to the designers challenge blog is located on the right!**

Have a great night!

Hi everyone!!

  Had a great time last night at the class, the ladies at the library did such a wonderful job with their projects!!   We have a beginners craft night the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm, so if you want to join in, just call the library, and let them know you will be coming.  ( That was I prepare enough materials for everyone! )  I will have a link to the facebook page for the library on the right, and that will have all contact information.

  This month I taught them to make a tag, and they sure had a wonderful time.  I will revisit this class again this summer, only this time introducing them to stencils, and paints as well, I will have them out looking for markers, stencils, and molding paste in no time!!

  Here is a pic of the tag they made last night in class

 A huge thanks to all the ladies that made last night  (mid storms) a success!!


**for anyone interested in the stamp set I was using..It was an 'impression obsession clear stamp set, and I just love it!**

Class Day

Good Morning everyone!!

Teaching a class today at Birdeye library at 6:00 pm, and the class will be a beginners class, where we will be making some tags!   This is a great way to introduce stamping to people, and show them how easy it can be, and how little it takes to get started.  I will post some class photos later tonight, and will get event schedule up, and running so those wishing to take future classes will be aware of the dates!

With the summer coming, I will also try to schedule in a few advanced classes.   I will get those up, and on the schedule as well.

I hope everyone is having a great day...it looks like the weather is being a bit kinder to us than initially anticipated, so I will keep fingers crossed that it stays this way for my drive tonight!


Will post again tonight with some pics!

having fun with Penny Black dies!

  Hi Everyone!!

  Hope your all having an excellent start to your day!   I have just returned from the Doodlebug, where I spent my morning making some new samples for the store.  It gave me a chance to play with some of the new Penny Black dies, and it was awesome!  Yeah, looks there are going to be a few more additions to my growing collection!

  The first card was made with  cardstock, and the Tim Holtz distress ink.  I also used a couple of stencils, for some added interest.

  I then used some book pages, and the dies along with some more distress ink to complete the card front.   ( I did the stitching holes by hand, but I think next time I will run them through my sewing machine, and save myself the grief! )   I did like the finished result, and think that it made a pretty good card!

 The second card was similar, made with cardstock, the dies, and some distress ink.   I like the overall result, and can think of a few other ideas for these as well!   Definite love for the four square background...I love those dies!!

 If you're interested in any of the dies, the Doodlebug has them in stock now, you can give them a call, and get one held for you, or there is a link to their online site to the right of my posts!    Any questions, just let me know!!

**  (for anyone wanting to make these exact cards for yourself, these are samples I made of cards that were featured on the back of the die packaging.  You will have pics of the cards when you buy the dies. )**


Thanks everyone!!

Now, go create something!!

Happy Mothers Day!!

  Hello, and Happy Mothers Day to all Mothers, ( and Grandmothers ) out there today!   It's been a great day, and I feel so spoiled!  It's now about 10:30 pm for me..and this is perfect quiet time to get in a little more art before bed, while I finish up some laundry, and make plans for tomorrow!

  I wanted to give a little sneak peek at what I am working on now, which is a star book with a handsewn binding that I started at a retreat a few weeks earlier.    I lost my previous star books in the fire last year, so I decided to make a few new ones, and am excited to see what new ways I can improve on the old ones.

  Here is a first peek, and I will show you along the way, until it's completion..and then we will discuss how you can make one of your own.  These are awesome books that are well able to withstand a lot of use, and can double as a centerpiece for an event with great ease.

 


  Also, I wanted to touch base on a question I was getting messaged on facebook concerning paint, and using them on paper crafting projects.    I do tend to use a LOT of white, and black acrylic on the majority of my projects.   I know people have asked about pens vs. brush, and to be honest, I love to use both.   For the sake of mess control,   if I am going to events, or in a hurry, I tend to carry a few aqua brushes ( it controls the amount of water kept around my workspace, and keeps mess to a minimum), but I also love paint markers.   Now, for the record, not all paint markers are created equal, and many people have their preferences.  For me, it is the montana acrylic markers.   They come in multiple nib sizes, lots of colors ( also offer empty to make your own  ) can take a beating, they are refillable, and for the buck, they are (to me) the best value.

  (For those asking for the markers, they are available at Blicks art supply, and to the right I have provided a link to their online store,)


  I hope you all enjoy the rest of your holiday, I am off to fold laundry, and get to bed.  Another big day ahead for tomorrow!!


Now, go CREATE something!

More fun with Stampotique stamps

Hello everyone!!

Having a great evening..most everyone else is doing something, so I have peace and quiet to do a lot of my art work for a change!  ( Four teens do NOT give a mom a lot of quiet time!)

Tonight I finished more projects, and have been having a blast!  Saoirse has already made out her wish list, so as soon as I complete what I am working on, I am to make extra for her.

  My first piece is a tag made from some of my favorite Stampotique stamps.  I couldn't fit everything on to ATC cards, so decided to do something a bit larger scale.  This has also given me another idea that I will share with you later.  A kind of fun party favor idea!  This was made with watercolors, acrylic, micron pens, and chipboard.   This would double as a great bookmark.  ( I think my next tag I will use some of my ceramic sea turtle beads on thin black ribbon as well as the teal for effect.)

Made a couple of pendants with scrap, and some more stampotique stamped images.  I really love these, and it is a great way to use up any tiny bits of paper!  DON'T THROW AWAY SCRAPS!!!  Make more art!!    Once again, watercolor, acrylics, micron pens, and some scrap papercrafting paper.   ( When you plan to use watercolors, and acrylics make sure to seal design before making into a pendant, or you will have a blobbed mess of color when its done ).   It is also a great idea to use staZon ink to stamp your images, which makes for flawless coloring with water based mediums.  ( copics, or other solvent based coloring a no no with the staZon )

Hope you enjoyed my new projects tonight!

Diemond Dies!

I have recently started working with Diemond Dies, and am in love with them!  ( There is a link to their website on the right under 'my links'. )  I used an evergreen branch, and blossom dies on this altered canvas, and I will say that the evergreen die is probably the best one I've seen.

It produces a realistic like evergreen that looks awesome as a substitute for greenery with flowers, as well as holiday greenery for papercrafting.   ( I'm in love! )   You can also give them a bit of a curl with a skewer to make them more dimensional.

Okay...so, I will share more projects soon with the dies from the ladies at diemond dies,  they get a big thumbs up on the quality of the dies, and on the pricing!  ( lower than average, and it is an Indiana based business!)


...For those checking out Diemond dies link on the right, we have an added Blog bonus from Diemond Dies.  On orders over $35, just enter the code THANKSSARAH to get free shipping, and 10% off your order!!!  

Welcome to One Hot Mess!

  Just getting things up and going!  I am excited to finally get started on a blog, and I think the people that have been requesting one for quite some time will finally be able to exhale, and say, WOW!  She finally did it!!

  I decided on the name 'One Hot Mess', because anyone that knows me, knows that describes me, my art space, and more often than not--my art.  It also describes the undeniable truth that the more mess you make, the more fun it becomes!!  It all comes together in a terrifically random, intentionally unintentional, wave of creative chaos, and I have thought to myself, why fight it??  I have finally given in, and embrace that which is truly me.   (Overspray rules!!)

  If there are any questions on how something is done, or where something can be bought, please don't hesitate to ask.  ( I hope to include this information on many of my posts ).    In the near future, I intend to put up several 'how to' videos,  and some quick tips, and tricks for maximizing your arting dollars!



Thanks for joining me on this artistic sojourn, I hope it brings out the muse in you all.

Finished up!

Had a productive evening, and finished up my ATC cards.  Happy with the results, and am absolutely going to play some more with the stamps.  This is going to be fantastic for some bigger cards, and my daughters are already wanting some of their own!!

Getting started

  Had a great day today making some ATC cards with my new stampotique stamps.  I really liked the outcome, and cannot wait to make more.