ChiLLi BiTs

Finally! .. 3 girls later...

I have one that lets me do her hair! Jorja has a Socail tonight , so a special hair do was in order ...

We have been following this blog for about 6 months, and Have tried Many many hairstyles out with Jorja, she is the talk of the school with the older kids coming to inspect her hair daily to see what she has today .. and asking her how it was done .. Its good fun!  and its a little bit girly, which I havent had with any of my girls before .. so its all good!    

Off to do dinner!  

Bad Girls Project 52 Challenge #5 ATC's

I went all dark with these ATC's for this challenge , I love that about ATC's, they dont have to be pretty ATC's are a mini work of art , and give me the oppotunity to explore  my darkside. 

 
 I created these using the Soot technique .. love this technique .. Pop over to the project 52 Blog to find out more, and to see what the other girls came up with!   

 

OFFICIAL RULES

The winner of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Card to shop like a Bad Girl in the Bad Girl Shoppe! Be sure to leave a blog comment here first!

Three Rules to Follow:

1. Follow the challenge guidelines exactly
2. Post your project in the specific "Project 52" gallery with the title "Challenge #5 ATC's"  before December 19 Midnight Pacific Time (see time converter)
3. Link your layout to the Challenge #5 Thread in the Project 52 forum
   

Challenge 5 – ATCs (4 minimum, series/not, traditional size, foldable extensions)

• Theme – Life &/or Death (funky and dark, light and bright, etc…)
• Required material – Transparencies (part/whole, printed/painted/inked, etc…)

123 sketch

1st layout in a while  :)

My MUm got 6 acceptances today .. how awesome is she!!! ???!!!!
 

Welcome to Our 2nd Blog Festival!
Follow these rules for a chance to win Challenge #4, and snag a Guest spot on our Design Team!
a) Visit and comment at each blog on their Challenge #4 post
b) Complete all aspects of Challenge #4 Paper Doll/ Joy &/Or Sadness/ Metal
c) Upload to the Project 52 Gallery
d) Post in the Challenge #4 Forum Thread With a Link and Tell Us About Your Process In a Few Short Sentences.

Let's Hop and Get Some Fun Tips and See The Artist's Studios!!!
1. Julie Ann
2. Finn
3. Francesca
4. Tania
5. Wendela
6. Jaz
7. Pam
8. Karin aka Mexx
9. Project 52

All the links are over there in the side bar :)

The challenge

Challenge 4 – Paper Dolls (jointed, template, 2-D, 3-D, single/multiples, etc…)


* Theme – Joy &/or Sadness (human, animal, real, fantasy, etc…)
* Required material – Metal (any type, real, faux, part/whole, etc…)

My take on the challenge

 
I covered a couple of Chipboard dress forms to create the body, folded the skirts and added them around the waist ( this bit was tricky!) then I made the paper beads,( check the forum for how to make paper beads) and threaded them onto the thick wire and shaped them to look like arms and legs, attached them to the body then I added the metal charms and the face, the flowers and beads. My Tip , a hot glue gun works wonders when you have something difficult to stick, and not enough hands to hold it. It drys so much quicker than any white glue.

general supply list
Chipboard Dress forms, Paper ( I used music paper) , Flowers, beaded thread, Art Girls Charm ( my metal) Wood beads, Paper beads ( I made these myself) wire for threading( fairly thick) Tissue paper, face image ( downloaded)

If you want to learn how to make the Paper beads like mine, pop over to the forum, or  check out my tutorial Blog here

Now I think some of the girls are going to show you their gorgeous Studios , in this blog hop... my Studio ..  is ... well not glamarous at all! .. in fact i dont think any one of you will get Studio envy with me *Grin*  but ill show you anyway!

As you can see .. everything is neat and tidy .. and very well organised, i can find what im looking for with in a day or so ... that door on the right is actually my front door( we dont use it) ... and with 7 of us in the house this was the only space left for me  to use. I like it , its cut off from the rest of the house, and although its small it works!

So thats it for my part of the hop .. hop over to the next on the list and see what treats they have for you!
 

Corner Book mark

Made for The Stamping Queen Guest DT  .... Tutorial on how to create over on the Blog Here.

I have been creating ..  Alot of it I cant share , but heres the card I did for the inspiration card challenge at 123 scrapbook.

 

  
  
  
 
 

Project 52 - bad Girls #3

The New challenge is up over at Project 52 .. Pop Over and have a look at what the Amazing DT girls did this week! or keep reading for Challenge Details!

I created a fairy Queen, representing me and my name, she has a crown, created using Cuttlebug Die Cuts, Wings I created using baking paper , and muslin, and layers of paper pieces and sequins, threads and paint. Once it was all dry I painted, and cut out the wing shape, and attacked it with the sewing machine. Added some beads and sequins, Hey presto Wings!

Inside the Shadow Box, for which there is a tutorial on the forum, I placed a tree the number 4 and a cupie baby to represent the 4 children I have grown. The flattened bottle top I found whilst out shopping is added under the heart and tied on with threads.  I added mulberry paper flowers and ribbons to finish my mini me.

Supply List

Paper Mache Shape, Music paper, Chipboard Shapes & Pieces, Flowers, Ribbon,  Sequins. Beads, Wire, Paints, Threads, German Scrap, Cupie Doll, Gems,
Cuttlebug Die cuts, Pearls

Found item - Aged Bottle Top. (Under the heart)

 

Now onto the challenge and The rules!!!

 

Challenge 3 – Paper Mache Blank (any shape or subject, usually craft store item)

 Theme – Self-Portrait (about you, present/past/future, serious or fun, etc…)

Required material – Found Objects (junk drawer stuff related to theme/story)

 SIX RULES TO FOLLOW

TO WIN $20 GIFT CARD TO BAD GIRLS BOUTIQUE:

 

1. You must leave a comment here on this blog post with one word that describes YOU

2. You must incorporate a paper mache (papier-mâché) form (any shape or subject) in your project that is pre-made or that you make (allow overnight dry time between layers)

3. You must use the theme Self-Portrait (about you, present/past/future, serious or fun, etc…)

4. You must use Found Objects/Junk Drawer Stuff related to theme/story(such as trinkets/baubles/pieces/charms/hardware you find/collect or purchase at scrap/stamp stores, flea markets, etsy, antique, etc.)

 5. Upload Your One Photo, yes, ONE Photo, of Your Project to Our Project 52 Gallery by November 21, Midnight Pacific Time  (time zone converter) If you have additional photos, link to them in the description from either your blog or from photobucket.com

 6. FINAL RULE: You must post a link to your project in the gallery before November 21st Midnight to our Challenge #3 thread in the forum - don't forget to do  this!

 

For a tutorial on how to alter a Paper mache Shape, pop over to my Tutorial Blog Here

Inkurable Stampers Challenge!

 
Came out today , here , and I loved it! the desk was tidy the sewing machine was out .. it was easy to create this little piece!

 
 

The Stamping Queen Guest Designer!

That would be me! .. how exciting, I recieved a gorgeous parcel filled with goodies to create with. You can see  my 1st project on the Stamping Queens Blog Now .. Go here

and heres a couple of sneaks

make sure you pop over and check it out!
 
  

Inkurable Stampers Challenge

I had a go this month,  Heres my piece

 
 

Check out the challenge this month Here

Bad Girl Blue Print #15