Picture Perfect by Mandy

Happy Hello Berry71Bleu Friends!

 

 Mandy here and today it's my turn to share my take on this month's beautiful challenge hosted by Sylwia!  I decided not to add a vintage photo but I used the gorgeous vintage style paper "Cozy Christmas" sponsored by Riddersholm Design.  I added hints of the minty aqua color as seen in this month's vintage inspired mood board.....

I added some stamp work using white acrylic paint to accent the delicate swirl details in the paper....

Since this was a winter theme page I wanted to add some shimmery highlights.....I added chucky glitter and very fine glitter.

Below is the beautiful inspirational mood board!

 

 We can't wait to see your projects!

 Check out this month's prize collection! 1^st Prize 

Full set of 11 Christmas Cosy papers by Riddersholm Designs

Random Prize

Special Vintage kit prepared by our DT member Sylwia

Make sure you visit her blog http://www.tandiart.blogspot.ie 

Sponsor:

Riddersholm Design is a company created by Connie Riddersholm,  who has been designing & manufacturing unique, high quality scrapbooking papers since 2010. Her beautiful papers can be used for scrapbooking, card making and other art projects. The papers are selected especially to Connie's style and product. Paper is an environmentally correct produced quality mark. First collection has been launched in March 2010 and now they are being sold in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Australia, England, Finland, Germany, Holland, France and USA

Website: http://riddersholmdesign.dk/home

Blog:  http://riddersholmdesign.blogspot.ie/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/riddersholmdesign/?fref=ts

 

Other Supplies:

Chipboard Pieces from:

Dusty Attic

Creative Embellishments

Blue Fern Studios

 

Paints/Mists

Tattered Angels

Lindy's Stamp Gang

 

Thank you for stopping by!

Monarch by Mandy

Happy Hello Berry71Bleu Fans!

 

Mandy here popping in to share my take on this month's "Leaves in Layers" challenge and I thought it's a perfect time to create something "Autumn" inspired! 

Well I didn't actually layer leaves but I layered the beautiful diamond shaped chippies supplied by Creative Embellishments "click here" - This month's  design team sponsor! Thank you!

I added stamp work in the shape of diamonds - A very COOL stamp from "Creative Embellishments"  I just dab my finger in the paint and tap it against the stamp....If I get too much paint on the stamp I put the excess on used paper....I didn't add paper or fabric leaves but I did add some to the left of the page using a bright yellow paint....

 

 

 The beautiful moodboard below shows lush leaves full of rich colors!
I wanted to incorporate the below colors in to my project .....I can't believe October is almost over!

 

.  Creative Embellishments is sponsoring the design team this month with some gorgeous chipboard, rubber stamps and more...... 

Check out the fab prizes below!! 

1^st Prize

 Set of chipboards by Creative Embellishments

Random Prize

Special Kit prepared by our sweet DT member Marie

Make sure you visit her blog http://www.createwithoutlimits.com/

Sponsor:

Creative Embellishments is a family owned company created by Michael & Nicolle Kramer, a husband & wife team, designing & manufacturing unique, high quality chipboard, wood, rubber stamps & fair products since 2013. We offer fun, inspiring products to add to any project! We are expending into other product lines such as acrylic & stencil embellishments SOON. We also custom cut for individual orders & have a wholesale store for retailers, kit clubs & classes.

Shop:  http://creativeembellishments.com/

Blog:  http://creativeembellishments.com/blog/

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

Tweeter:  https://twitter.com/CEchipboard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/creativeembelli/

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!

Into the Woods by Mandy

Happy Hello Berry71Bleu Fans!

 

Today it's my turn to share my take on this month's fun filled "FOREST" challenge hosted by

  Tusia Lech.

I used the dark paper from 7 Dots Studio - Nature Walk - Perfect for this month's challenge!

The photo was recently taken by me at the local state park and you can see the sun peeking through the trees.....I added the sticker from 7 Dots Studio, Destination Unknown - "Sunny Skies"  among the various embellies!

I wanted to use dark background paper to add depth behind the photo - (as if walking deep into the woods) -  I then wanted to add accents of the colors in the photo - (blues/greens) - I used a variety of brands of mists, paints and inks to this mixed media layout....I was grabbing "similar" colors as in the photo.

 

   Below is the beautiful "Forest" themed mood board Tusia created:

                 Check out the wonderful prizes for the September challenge!!!!

Prizes

1st prize:

Lost and Found collection sponsored by 7 Dots Studio (as shown below)

Random Prize:

Set of TandiArt prints and cards

Our sponsors provided prizes with international shipping included!

Sponsors:

7 Dots Studio

We are a team of creative women who cannot image their world without paper, glue and the creative process. Scrapbooking is our passion and we love to share our passion with other scrapbookers. For this reason, 7 Dots Studio exists. The quality of our products is our top priority. Our lines consist of papers, stickers, die-cut elements, clear stamps, stencils and chipboard pieces. You can find our products in scrapbooking stores around the world.

Blog: http://7dotsstudio.com/archives/category/blog

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/7DotsStudio

Twitter: https://twitter.com/7DotsStudio

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/7dotsstudio

Retail store: http://retailstore.7dotsstudio.com/

TandiArt

Mixed media art, home decoration and workshops with a little bit of magic:) This dreamy art work is created with heart and soul by Sylwia Gryczuk.

 Instagram: http://instagram.com/tandiart

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

Blog: http://tandiart.blogspot.ie/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tandiart

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/tandiart/

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 page and Pinterest Boards. Look for your work there!

Yellow Butterfly by Mandy

Happy Hello Berry71Bleu Friends!

Today It's my turn to share my take on this month's fun and beautiful "Yellow" challenge!  I made this mixed media canvas for a friend.  She recently celebrated her birthday and I figured a "Summer" theme canvas would be a perfect gift!

I added the beautiful chipboard supplied to the design team by Blue Fern Studios! Thank you!

I cut the the  intricate scroll-work chipboard piece and off set it below the photo.

I surrounded the photo with the beautiful chipboard butterflies!

I added various soft pastel colors to accent the soft yellow hues!

I used Tattered Angels mists and various brands of water colors.

Check out the gorgeous yellow mood board for this month's challenge!

Try to add various colors of yellow - a very universal and provocative color! And in the shades of honey can make a very delicate projects! You can create cards, layouts, mixed media projects, tags, altered projects and more!

We'd love to see what you will come up with for this month's challenge!!!

Check out the gorgeous prizes!

1st Prize

Set of Chipboards from Blue Fern Studios

Random Prize

6x6 Paper Pad from 7 Dots Studio

Sponsors:

Blue Fern Studios

Blog:  http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.ie/

Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzbwaRfdLcUe37PHIztLwMA

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

Pinterest  https://www.pinterest.com/bluefernstudios/ 

7 Dots Studio

We are a team of creative women who cannot image their world without paper, glue and the creative process. Scrapbooking is our passion and we love to share our passion with other scrapbookers. For this reason, 7 Dots Studio exists. The quality of our products is our top priority. Our lines consist of papers, stickers, die-cut elements, clear stamps, stencils and chipboard pieces. You can find our products in scrapbooking stores around the world.

Blog: http://7dotsstudio.com/archives/category/blog

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/7DotsStudio

Twitter: https://twitter.com/7DotsStudio

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/7dotsstudio

Retail store: http://retailstore.7dotsstudio.com/

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

Thank you for stopping by!

Butterfly Dreams by Mandy

Happy Hello Berry71Bleu Friends!

 

Mandy here and it's my turn to share my take on this month's fun challenge hosted by Cathi!  I used the gorgeous die cuts and papers from this month's design team sponsor "Heartfelt Creations"....Thank you!

I used simple plain white card stock for the die cuts.

I then added inks, rubs and mists to the die cuts.....I went over some areas of the die cuts with copper leafing...

  I just recently had the photo developed and I thought it went well with the papers from "Heartfelt Creations"!!  This lovely butterfly made a visit to my garden last week.

Check out the beautiful mood board and prize details below!!!

You can create layouts, cards, art journals, tags or even altered projects, as long as they contain dies. Now since everyone might not have a die cutting machine, purchased die cuts are great to use too. Many of us seem to always have some of these in our stash.

 

We'd love to see what you will come up with for this month's challenge!!!

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

1st Prize:

A prize pack from Heartfelt Creations containing papers, a stamp set and a die!!

The winner will receive a package worth $74.99 including:

Sweet Juliet Paper Collectin
Luggage and Tag Die 7 Piece Set (Part of the Celebrate the Journey collection)
Luggage and Sentiments Cling Stamp Set (Part of the Celebrate the Journey collection)

Random Prize:

Cathi's Giveaway: Three Spellbinders Dies!

Sponsor:

Heartfelt Creations

Heartfelt Creations is a family owned company started in 1997. We exist to dynamically inspire, uplift, and add value to each person that comes in contact with our creative inspiration and crafts. We do this with a unique line of coordinating artistic stamps, detailed dies and designer papers. Our products create timeless and elegant handmade cards, scrapbook layouts and altered art projects. We invite you to join our mission.

Here is a link to our blog and Facebook page:

https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/blog/

https://www.facebook.com/HeartfeltCreations

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

Have a great day!

Earth without Art is just eh - by Mandy

Happy Hello Berry71Bleu fans!

 

Mandy here and today I'm sharing my take on this month's super fun challenge "Flowers Galore" hosted by Carole Wright.

 

I was inspired to use a photo copy of a sketch I recently created....The sketch fits this month's mood board perfectly.....The photo image shows many flowers surrounding her head piece and I extended the flower bouquet above the image with various flowers, flower buds, and painted petals....

Since the image has bright, vibrant colors I wanted the background work to be dark and distressed with hints of reds, oranges and teals....I was going for artsy/grunge on this layout....

 

You can get a closer look at the little swing and birds on the branches in the below photo....Thank you, "Scrapiniec" click here for the beautiful chipboard! (The "swing" is to the right of the photo)

The beautiful teal and black paper was generously provided by this month's sponsor "7 Dots Studio"click here...Thank you!!!!

I absolutely love the saying "Earth without Art is just eh" by Scrapiniec Chipboard....So true!!!!

 

Here is some inspiration below and you still have some time to join us in this month's fun challenge!

 

March challenge Mood Board ~

 

March challenge is hosted by Carole Wright, who created an amazing flowery mood board. The more flowers you will use, the better :) Spring is around the corner and we all need colors and beauty. Please feel free to create any project with flowers - it could be home decor, art-journal page, layout, altered art or anything - but please make sure it is flowery :)

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

1st Prize:

Set of chipboard from Scrapiniec

Random Prize:

Set of products from 7 Dots Studio

Sponsors:

Scrapiniec

Scrapiniec is Polish biggest and oldest chipboard manufacturer. They produce chipboard pieces in large variety of sizes and designs in Polish, English and even Russian language. Scrapiniec ships worldwide and fulfills also individual orders.

Blog: http://scrapiniec-inspiracje.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapiniec/188201161220229

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scrapiniec

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/scrapiniec/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/scrapiniec

7 Dots Studio

We are a team of creative women who cannot image their world without paper, glue and the creative process. Scrapbooking is our passion and we love to share our passion with other scrapbookers. For this reason, 7 Dots Studio exists. The quality of our products is our top priority. Our lines consist of papers, stickers, die-cut elements, clear stamps, stencils and chipboard pieces. You can find our products in scrapbooking stores around the world.

Blog: http://7dotsstudio.com/archives/category/blog

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/7DotsStudio

Twitter: https://twitter.com/7DotsStudio

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/7dotsstudio

Retail store: http://retailstore.7dotsstudio.com/

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

Thank you and we hope to see your beautiful creations this month!