Mixed Media Birthday Card - Denise van Deventer

Hello Everyone

It's Denise here today to share my take on the sketch challenge this month.

Here's a reminder of the sketch.

I created a mixed media card using some Graphic 45 goodies from my stash.

It has a steampunk theme to it.  I used some cogs, which I heat embossed, along with some fussy cut goodies and a gorgeous tag! ;-)

I also used some copper crackle paste and paints for the background.

So now we would love to see what you create.

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Stamp it Up - June Challenge

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It's my turn, Denise, to host this month's challenge! It's a real goodie and I hope you will like it too!

It's a "Stamp It Up" Challenge and so we want to see projects with lots of stamping, whether digital or rubber!

You can create layouts, cards, art journals, tags or even altered projects, as long as they contain stamping.

I went "all out stamping" and created some seed packets for this challenge.

I had forgotten how much fun stamping can be! ;-)

I used 2 templates from the internet for the packets, which I printed onto some Graphic 45 papers and then started stamping away.

Here's some close-ups of the four different packets.

These are a little larger than the one's above.

I used StazOn ink for stamping all my images and so I was able to use water colour pencils and water to colour the images.

This gorgeous pea stamp is from our sponsor this month, Viva Las VegaStamps and was the inspiration for the seed packets! ;-)

So now, we would love to see your take on this month's challenge! ;-)

As always, we have some yummy goodies up for grabs.

1st Prize:

1 plate o' rubber, the winners choice, shipped to them for free.

Random Prize:

Denise's Giveaway

Sponsors:

VivaLasVegaStamps

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Connect with us!
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Thank you and we hope to see your beautiful creations!

We appreciate each and every challenge entry and share the designs that catch our eye on our facebook pageand Pinterest Boards. Look for your work there!

Altered Book Canvas by Denise van Deventer

Hello Everyone

It's Denise here today with a book canvas, which I made for my Mother for Mothers Day tomorrow.

This is obviously also tied in with Kay's gorgeous mood board this month.

~ May challenge Mood Board ~

So here's the book canvas that I made.

I took an old book, folded it open and then stuck it down onto the canvas.

Then I took lots and lots of gesso and applied this in and around the book, also along the pages and down the middle spine to keep the book open and in place.

Once this had all dried, then I used my wood grain stamps and inks and paints to colour the canvas and book, to give it that old world feel.

I used the very pretty Graphic 45 Place in Time papers.

The circle chipboard pieces and the little Scarab beetle are from UmWow Studio.

I crackled the circle chipboards and then heavily weathered them with sandpaper. 

The little Scarab was painted and highlighted with acrylic paints.

The resin heart is from Prima and was coloured with Distress Paint.

I used lots of pretty Petaloo flowers and die-cut leaves.  Underneath you might just be able to see the Celebr8 chipboard leaves that were also painted and highlighted with acrylic paints.

Along with the book canvas I made a little card to go with it.  I can actually tuck it between the pages of the book.

This project was really one of the most enjoyable projects I have done for ages and so easily came together.  I really hope my Mother likes it.

My Mother is quite a bit older than I am and I have not really had a very close relationship with her.  But I do love her very much and I appreciate all the little things that she does for me and my family! 

Now it's your turn....

You still can play along with our Mood Board this month...

Our sponsors provided prizes with international shipping included! Yay!!

1st Prize:

25 USD Gift Certificate from UmWowStudio

Random Prize:

Set of products from 7 Dots Studio

Sponsors:

UmWowStudio

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Thank you and we hope to see your beautiful creations!

We appreciate each and every challenge entry and share the designs that catch our eye on our facebook pageand Pinterest Boards. Look for your work there!

Spring Tags by Denise van Deventer

Hello Berry71Bleu Fans

It's Denise here, and it's my turn today to share my Spring Tags with you.  Mandy's Spring Fling challenge is such a goodie! ;-)

So here they are.

I used some gorgeous Graphic 45 papers that I have had for ages and some yummy goodies from my Zeus and Zoe Design Team season.

Here's a closer look at the tags.

I so enjoyed the fussy cutting on this one and these cherry blossoms just scream Spring! ;-)

The classic papers here are just so fabulous and the purples are my absolute favourite!

I am sure these would brighten anyone's day! ;-)

There is still time for you to show us your "Spring Fling"....

and there is some gorgeous goodies up for grabs.

Random Prize

$15 Gift Certificate 

Zeus and Zoe Etsy Shop

Links:

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZeusandZoe/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/zeusnzoe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zeusandzoe/

We really look forward to seeing your take on the challenge!

Sunshine by Denise van Deventer

Hello Everyone!

Today it's my turn - Denise - to share the Luck of the Irish - Sunshine with you.

Just to remind you, here is Cathi's board for this theme.



Here is my take on it.

The wording is an Irish Blessing.

For each petal on the shamrock
Good Health, Good Luck and happiness
This brings a wish your way
For today and everyday

I have a little poem tucked into the little folder which is also an Irish blessing.

May your joys be as deep as the oceans
Your troubles as light as it's foam
And may you find sweet peace of mind
Wherever you may roam

So this page is really about me telling them that I always wish many good and happy things for them and hope that they will always be blessed with everything good too.

I did some gesso stencilling and water colouring on my background and then also did some stamping.

I embossed the ornate photo corner with copper embossing powder and then added some pearls.

I used Graphic 45 papers and accents, which were perfect for this theme.

I hope you have been a little inspired and perhaps will play along with our challenge! Perhaps even a little Irish luck finds you winning one of the gorgeous prizes listed below too! ;-)

1st Prize:

Molossi Gift Pack (Chipboard, Bling and Flowers)

2nd Prize:

Something Tattered March/Mars French Month Clear Stamp Set

Random Prize:

2 Berry71Bleu Handmade Tags

(Please note that the photos are just samples and are not the actual tags the prize winner will receive.)

Sponsors:

Molossi

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When Beth began hunting wallpaper for the bandboxes she was creating in 1990 it started a life of antiquing adventures and a passion for old paper. In 1993 Beth’s wallpaper covered boxes we featured in Victoria magazine and Beth’s sister Marilyn Krehbiel joined her in the pursuit. Marilyn’s business Hannah’s Treasures evolved into purveying historic wallpapers for movie sets. Beth peddled her boxes to the coast of California and settled in the west. In 1997 Beth married Peter Neumann, son of a letterpress printer, who shared Beth’s appreciation for the old paper arts. In 2011 Peter and Beth began Something Tattered in response to Beth’s newest pursuit, Wedding Paper designs from her vast collection of antique paper. In 2013 Something Tattered launched the current line of craft stamps and in 2014 the new antique wallpaper stamps were added bringing the adventure full circle. We hope you will share the passion.

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Zeus and Zoe is the sister Etsy Shop to Berry71Bleu and sells one-of-a-kind crafting embellishments for scrapbooking, crafting, altered art, home decor and collage art. All tags are handmade and can be designed according to your preference. Please contact Marivic through her Etsy Shop to request a custom order.

A special thanks to Molossi for sponsoring our design team this month! Molossi is a permanent sponsor for 2014, so there will be more chances to win Molossi prize packages in the coming months.

Please note that if the winner(s) of this challenge are international they will be responsible for shipping costs.

Make sure you follow our CHALLENGE RULES. 

We look forward to seeing your beautiful creations this month!