Hey Everyone! ! Happy Halloween to you all!! I hope your Halloween is off to a spooky start. For today's post, I have a project I created for the Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday "Halloween" Challenge. This challenge is up and running now through November 7th.
Hey Everyone!! Happy Thursday to you all!! I'm back with another great Card Sketch Challenge from the Feeling Sketchy blog.
Here's Card Sketch #106:
Make sure to head over to the Feeling Sketchy blog to play along and check out the wonderful cards created by the DT members.
There's some great prizes for you to win from our sponsors: Molossi, $30 Chipboard and Bling Pack and Aurora Wings, $10 Prize Pack of Digi Stamps.
Aurora Wings so gracioiusly gave the DT members some of their beautiful digi stamps to use on their cards.
The image I chose to work with for my project is called "Masquerade".
And without further delay, here's the pic of the card I created:
The card base is a sheet of Kraft card stock measuring 4 1/2 x 7 1/2", when folded.
I went around the edges with a grey ink and added a pink card panel on top, measuring 4 1/4 x 7 1/4".
With the card base complete, I set to work on the image.
I printed the image onto a sheet of watercolor paper.
I used my watercolor markers from Recollections and Tim Holtz to color it in.
Here is a rundown of the colors I used:
- Skin: Distress Marker in Tattered Rose, Light Pink
- Eyes and Lips: Distress Marker in Shabby Shutters, Brown, Light Pink, Mid Pink
- Hair: Recollections in Brown, Dark Brown
- Mask: Light Pink, Mid Pink
- Feathers: Dusty Purple, Seafoam, Light Blue
- Roses: Distress Marker in Victorian Velvet
To add a little more dimension to the image, I used some Liquid Pearls in Bisque and Lavender Lace to fill in the dots on the mask and around the face.
Once I had the image complete, I cut it down to 4 1/8 x 7 1/8", inked the edges in grey and used foam tape to adhere it to the card base.
For the embellishments, I added some paper roses, a few resin pieces that I sponged in silver and some Tim Holtz Crinkle Ribbon.
To finish off the card, I cut a 1 1/2" banner from white card stock, stamped the sentiment "Thanks" and adhered it to the card.
I also added a few sequins here and there.
And ta-da!! card complete!!
I hope you enjoyed this project for today!!
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your Thursday and Peace!! :)
I will be entering this card into the Aurora Wings "Heartfelt" Challenge.
Hey Everyone!! Get your party hats ready cause it's that time again for another great "Turn It Up Tuesdays" linky party!! Last week's party, was one for the record books and it's all thanks to the awesome bloggers for sharing their posts with us.
So let's get this party started and let's continue to make this the hottest linky party around!! :)
Welcome to the 58th week of Turn It Up Tuesdays!!! We're so happy to have you here this week - and thanks for the amazing posts last week!
Happy Halloween!!! The holiday is right around the corner, and it makes me realize that the year has flown by! What are you doing for Halloween? Going to any parties? Dressing up your kids in those adorable costumes? Share them all with us this week - present or past!
Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic...and having fun! Link up your favorite posts (old or new) and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments -- anything at all, as long as it is family-friendly. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time!
Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!
Danielle is a Navy Wife and Stay at Home mom to 3 (soon to be 4) children age 5 & under! She has learned to save money on a set income & I want to teach you to save money for the things you WANT to spend
it on and not what you HAVE to, like bills! The Frugal Navy Wife provides fellow military wives with recipes, DIY, deals, and money-saving tips, along with homeschooling tips.
Stop by and check out her blog...it's definitely a great read!
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Here are the Featured posts from last week!
Laura chose Nature Mini Wreaths: Love Inspired from Simple Nature Decor. "I love the simple and adorable idea. This could easily be made with the family or that special time when Mom needs to hide and just be creative. Bringing Nature and memories always inspires me as a Blogger to want to be even more creative."
April chose 10 Reasons to STOP Breastfeeding from MBA SAHM. "Butterfly turned ONE this week, and to stop nursing has been wearing on my mind a lot lately. There are so many things that are easier with breastfeeding. That said, things are getting more difficult as she's teething and using me to soothe herself."
Jillian chose Dollar Store DIY: Easy Owl Banner from Table Decor Ideas. "I chose this post because I am looking for new fun ways to decorate for Halloween outside of pumpkins and skeletons. This is perfect!"
Cathy chose Spiced Apple Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting | Apple Recipes from A Simple Pantry. "Karly creates the ultimate fall sweet treat! A moist apple cupcake topped with a creamy caramel cream cheese frosting with an added M&M on top! This cupcake is the perfect mouthful of fall flavors!"
Meghan chose How to Create An RH Baby Room without Spending the Money from Seeking Lavender Lane. "I want to redo my daughter's room soon as she transitions to a toddler bed, but I already redid her nursery once so definitely can't afford another major redecoration! This post gives great ideas on how to decorate affordably and still give you the look you are going for."
Stacey chose Candy Overload Magic Bars from Annie's Noms. "OMG! Those look absolutely amazing! I am definitely getting some sweetened condensed milk the next time I go to the store! Maybe even 2 cans, so that I can make a version with nuts, all for me! LOL! Thank you so much for sharing!"
Bernadyn chose Marriage and Money from Trusting the Journey of Motherhood. "I think this post about separating your finances in a marriage is a smart and practical way to keep the marriage more balanced. It may not work for everyone but then again, it may be a great way for some couples to be happier with how the finances are handled in their marriage or partnership instead of only one person having the burden of handling all the financial obligations."
Jessica chose Couponing: My New Addiction // How I Saved 50% on My Groceries from Mommie and Wee. "I've been wanting to try out couponing for awhile. It's kinda hard in San Antonio becuse the only main grocery store is HEB, but once she mentioned WalMart, I was like, huh?!? Maybe I need to start looking into couponing again and pick up the Sunday paper! Thanks for the tips :)."
Tina chose Painted White Mini Boos from Woods of Bell Trees. "I love this craft. Nice, easy to make and so elegant. I'd love to have them all year around!!"
Sonya chose 3 Mobile Mystery Shopping Apps That Pay Cash from Being a Wordsmith. "This is a great post for anyone looking to make cash from mystery shopping. Kimberly does a great job of explaining how each app works. Along with listing the pros and cons for each app."
Elina chose Flower Collage Canvas from Sum of Their Stories. "I love this project because she takes you step by step on how she created it. The floral papers she used were beautiful and I love that she used a black marker to draw an offset outline around the petals. It really gives the completed project a touch of whimsy."
So now that you've met our sponsor of the month, our hosts and co-hosts, the Featured and the Best of the Best, and the winners of our anniversary giveaway...
let's get started!
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Hey Everyone!! I hope you all are having a very relaxing Sunday!! For today's post, I'm showcasing a project I did with my girls. It's definitely out of the box, creepy and just perfect to adorn our porch for Halloween.
The best part was being able to create this with my girls.
We definitely wanted to go with a creepier theme for our decorations this year, usually we do the cutesy stuff.
But with a tennage daughter, I thought changing this year's theme would get her interested and involved.
So, I took a Baby Alive doll, that belonged to my youngest, and with some gesso and paint, we created a one of a kind design piece.
Here is the before pic of the doll:
Here's the After pic:
We purchased this doll for my daughter from a local yard sale, so she was already looking a little rough around the edges.
We painted the arms, face, and legs with gesso.
I took some grey paint, watered it down and sponged it on the doll.
I also spoinged on some paint underneath the eyes and around the hairline.
We then took some red paint mixed with a little brown, and added tears to the doll's face.
My oldest daughter painted in the lips and sponged the tips of the hands and feet.
My youngest daughter cut up and tore an old baby doll dress she had.
I took the dress outside and literally dragged it through the dirt to give that aged look.
To finish off the doll, I painted the entire surface of the eyes with gesso.
I then blacked out them using some black acrylic paint.
I took some green hair chalk and added it to the doll's hair.
And lastly, a few coats with a clear sealer to protect the paint from the elements.
And ta-da!! creepy doll complete!!
I hope you enjoyed this project for today!!
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your Sunday and Peace!! :)
Hey Everyone!! Happy Tuesday to you all!! I hope your morning is off to a great start! I'm back with another challenge for the Party Time Tuesdays blog.
This week's challenge is "Anything Goes.
Make sure to head over to the PTT blog, link up and check out the awesome projects created by the DT members.
Hey Everyone!! I hope you had an awesome day! It's that time again for the hottest linky party to begin.
That's right, I'm talking about the "Turn It Up Tuesdays" Party!! WooHoo!!
Last week's party was one to remember, so let's kick it up a notch and make this week's party one for the record books!!
Welcome to the 57th week of Turn It Up Tuesdays!!! We're so happy to have you here this week - and thanks for the amazing posts last week!
Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic...and having fun! Link up your favorite posts (old or new) and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments -- anything at all, as long as it is family-friendly. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time!
Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!
Danielle is a Navy Wife and Stay at Home mom to 3 (soon to be 4) children age 5 & under! She has learned to save money on a set income & I want to teach you to save money for the things you WANT to spend
it on and not what you HAVE to, like bills! The Frugal Navy Wife provides fellow military wives with recipes, DIY, deals, and money-saving tips, along with homeschooling tips.
Stop by and check out her blog...it's definitely a great read!
Are you interested in having your blog or website featured in this spot? Then, sponsor Turn It Up Tuesday for a month! Click here! It's only $5 for an entire month!
We're accepting sponsors for 2015!
Interested in being a guest host or becoming a permanent co-host?
Complete the form here! Monthly co-hosts will be chosen on a first come first-serve basis. We're now accepting guest hosts for November and December.
Here are the Featured posts from last week!
Jillian chose 10 Ways to Beat the Rainy Day Blues from Ten at the Table. "I chose this post because it's been pretty rainy around my area, and I'm always looking for new and fun things to do to spice up a boring, rainy day."
Meghan chose DIY Laundry Room Shelf from Latte Everyday. "This is an excellent idea for a wasted space above the washer and dryer. When we were looking at model homes at different communities, the laundry room was always immaculately staged. I always said I wanted my laundry room to look like one of those rooms, but who has the time and money to fix a laundry room up? Especially since it is a room that isn't used by anyone other than myself. I love this idea for storage and even decor. I am definitely going to be doing this!"
Bernadyn chose Deciding What to Keep and What to Let Go from Normal Everyday Life. "I chose this because it made me realize that one day, my kids will also stop playing with toys in the tub and I'll actually be sad when there are not toys cluttering every space of the house! This was a bittersweet post that you can relate to as a parent. It makes me want to cherish these crazy, messy years with my two little ones even more."
Dorothy chose Random Parenting Fails, 2nd Edition from Ripped Jeans & Bifocals. "Every parent has small, random fails or even white lies that make them feel guilty, so it's always nice to be reassured that there are other parents making mistakes too :) This post was short and cute. I loved it."
Sonya chose How You Can Become a Product Tester and Get Paid to Test Products at Home from Product Review Mom. "This post lists lots of companies that will pay you to test their products. This is a must read for anyone interested in learning ways of making money from home."
Rhonda chose Skeletons In My Closet! from What Happens at Grandma's. "This post contains tons of Halloween crafts for kids that are unique and quite crafty. Did I mention spooky! Great way to spend time with the kids and get in the spirit of Halloween!"
Elina chose Glittered Fall Leaves DIY from Typically Simple. "This project stood out for me cause it shows you how to recreate those glittered leaves you find in the stores. These would be the perfect addition to any fall wreath or tablescape. And I can picture these as cute napkin rings or on placecards. The possibilities are endless."
Cathy chose Simple Homemade Caramel from Luv a Bargain. "Sherri has made delicious, creamy caramel using her crock pot! I pinned this amazing recipe to try! I am excited to dip an apple slice into this homemade caramel! Check out Sherri's easy and yummy way to make homemade caramel!"
Stacey also chose this post. "I have been wanting to try out making my own caramel, especially now with apple season in full swing! I am definitely going to give this one a try! Thank you so much for sharing!!"
Natasha chose Things I Thought Before I Had Kids! from Leah Inspired. "Love this post! It's so true - I had so many thoughts before I had my son, now I know so much better. And the biggest thing is the TV - I was so insistent upon limiting TV use for my son, now I don't know what we would do without it! You've inspired me to write my own post about this very topic!"
So now that you've met our sponsor of the month, our hosts and co-hosts, the Featured and the Best of the Best, and the winners of our anniversary giveaway...
let's get started!
*Show some love to your hosts and co-hosts simply by following them on social media and leaving a comment so they can follow you back. *Link up as many posts as you'd like! The more, the merrier! *Check out some of the other posts and make some new friends! *Grab the button below and showcase on your sidebar! Invite your fellow bloggers to join the fun!
Link up your posts, make some friends, and earn the chance to be featured or become the Best of the Best on Turn It Up Tuesday! We will feature the favorite posts each week!
