Mixed media challenge... 3 days to go

Mixed Media Challenge Reminder

This is just a reminder about our

 

"MIXED MEDIA MADNESS CHALLENGE"

You still have time to enter a project for this challenge.

(Challenge ends Oct 31 (midnight))

 

 

 

The Winner of this month's challenge (as chosen by the Design Team) will win a$35 Gift Certificate from Zeus & Zoe Etsy Shop

And will be invited to participate in our challenge next month as a Guest Designer

We also have a random draw winner. This person will receive this prize from Zeus & Zoe Etsy Shop

 

I hope you come join us in our challenge!!

RULES1. You are allowed to make a an altered/off the page project as long as you follow the challenge specifications.

2. Projects must be linked up to our linky tool in the sidebar, using the URL of the ACTUAL POST not your entire blog.
3. You may submit as many entries as you want and combine your entry with up to 2 other challenges.
4. It is required that you mention in your blog post that you are playing along at Berry71Bleu TOGETHER with a link back to our blog.
5. All entries must be received by MIDNIGHT EST on the 31st day of the month the challenge was posted.
6. Entries to be submitted via the linky tool at the top of the sidebar ONLY, not by e mail and not by linking up in the comments section please.

Our Challenge and your chance to GD for Berry 71 Bleu!

Hi!
It`s Belladea today just too remaind you about our Challenge.
Looks like you like this one, we have had so many lovely entries so far!
So have a look and admire beautiful projects . If you have some free time  this weekend there is still a chance  to join us!

All you need to do is create a layout using any type of mixed media on your background - for example paints, gesso, mists, stamps, stencils, etc.  The more interesting and unusual the better!

Anyone can play along - we all have some paint somewhere don't we?  Any kind will do!  Apply it with your fingers, a kitchen sponge, whatever!  No paintbrushes required unless of course you want to use one!!  

If you are lucky enough to own other mediums you are welcome to use those aswell as or instead of paint.  

We are looking for interesting, creative projects that showcase the very trendy mixed media fashion in scrapbooking at the moment!

We have an exciting new development this month!  We are offering our

Merit Winner an opportunity to Guest Design on our blog here too!

So get creating everyone - this is your chance to shine and have the

whole world see your work showcased right here on this blog,

together with your photo, bio and link back to your blog.  

Awesome right?!

 

The Winner of this month's challenge (as chosen by the Design Team) will win a$35 Gift Certificate from Zeus & Zoe Etsy Shop

And will be invited to participate in our challenge next month as a Guest Designer

We also have a random draw winner. This person will receive this prize from Zeus & Zoe Etsy Shop

 

Mixed Media Challenge Reminder

This is just a reminder about our

 

"MIXED MEDIA MADNESS CHALLENGE"

 

You still have time to enter a project for this challenge.

(Challenge ends Oct 31 (midnight))

 

 

 

The Winner of this month's challenge (as chosen by the Design Team) will win a$35 Gift Certificate from Zeus & Zoe Etsy Shop

And will be invited to participate in our challenge next month as a Guest Designer

We also have a random draw winner. This person will receive this prize from Zeus & Zoe Etsy Shop

 

I hope you come join us in our challenge!!

RULES1. You are allowed to make a an altered/off the page project as long as you follow the challenge specifications.

2. Projects must be linked up to our linky tool in the sidebar, using the URL of the ACTUAL POST not your entire blog.
3. You may submit as many entries as you want and combine your entry with up to 2 other challenges.
4. It is required that you mention in your blog post that you are playing along at Berry71Bleu TOGETHER with a link back to our blog.
5. All entries must be received by MIDNIGHT EST on the 31st day of the month the challenge was posted.
6. Entries to be submitted via the linky tool at the top of the sidebar ONLY, not by e mail and not by linking up in the comments section please.

" Day Dreaming " by Channa

Good Morning to you all, 

Today it is my turn to show you my project for the month of October. 

As you all know, keren has this wonderful challenge up this month

"Mixed Media Madness" 

Story behind the picture: 

I went to a lovely wedding on the island of Rhodes a few weeks ago. 

This is Leo, the son of the bride and groom. After running around the whole day he had a little moment and put his head on his fathers shoulder to rest.

And that was my moment to take this gorgeous picture. 

What did i not use on this layout??

I used Modeling paste, Dylusions ink sprays, fine glitter paint, distress ink, stamps.

As you can also see i used some lovely goodies from the Zeus and Zoe shop. HERE

Beautiful flowers of Manor house and some lovely golden buttons.

For some more details on how i made this layout and what i used click HERE. 

Thank you for stopping by,

 i wish you a wonderful weekend

and good luck with the challenge. 

Channa

"On the rocks" by Vicky

Hello scrapbookers!!!

As you all know, Keren's challenge for October is "mixed media"! I love experimenting with various mediums but if you think about it, every scrapbooking project is mixed media since you are using more than one material!!! We use paper, stamps, inks, flowers, ribbon...you name it!

Here is a layout I made about our recent visit to the sea and our favorite beach in Athens!
 This is my DD Ioli on the rocks!!!

I used a Prima brick mask and Martha Stewart's white texture on the background. I have also used a stamp and various glimmer mists!

The canvas heart was misted using a Prima damask stencil!

I am really looking forward to seeing what you'll come up with playing around with your own mists, paints, stencils...etc!!! There are wonderful prizes waiting for you!!!
Have a nice creative day!
xxx

'Love My Life' Layout by Helen

Hello Ladies!  This post is much later than usual today as I have a line fault here & this is the first internet access I've had all day - the signal keeps dropping - very frustrating!  Well here I am sharing my project for the month, using Scrap FX chipboard & Manor House Creations flowers,both available from the Zeus& Zoe Etsy store HERE.  

I used lots of Scrap FX chipboard here - firstly for my TITLE and also the chicken wire you see above - left in it's raw state - and the maroon 'filigree square' piece on top of it that I actually cut in half to use on either side of the photo. 

Don't be afraid to customise your chipboard to suit your needs, I've done that with every piece here.  The chicken wire comes in a much larger piece that I cut down into 4 pieces and only used 2 here (on either side of the photo).   Doing this will make your chipboard go a long way and save your money!

On this side you can just see bits of the chicken wire peeking out from under the flowers.  The filigree square that I cut in half I inked up then embossed/ uteed for a shiny, glittery effect.

Here you can see one of the gorgeous Manor House Creations 'Vintage' Flowers I used - just inked up a bit for some extra depth.  

Here I inked up the cream flower using pink, blue & yellow inks & inked up the pink one with some beige, before cutting it in half so it appears to be 'coming out' from under the photo. (Another way to save money but don't cut straight down the centre, make sure to keep the stamens intact by cutting to the side so one 'half' is slightly bigger than the other).

Here I inked the blue flower lightly using pale green ink - see how a couple of the stamens have absorbed the colour!  These paper flowers take the inks really well so are completely alterable or perfect to use as is.

I customised my title too - it started off all as one long saying 'Love of my Life' which I changed to 'Love my Life' by cutting off the 'of' and splitting the 'Love' from the  'My Life'.  My daughter adores Summer & really does live her life to the full & enjoy our hot weather.

Hope you're all doing well & having a wonderful weekend!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Why not pop on over to the Etsy store & have yourself

a little shop?
I'll have this layout up on my blog next week so pop in HERE
 if you want to check the supplies list :)

Two Hearts by Agnieszka Bellaidea and MMM...

Hi!
It`s Bellaidea today with my new LO and remainder about The Challenge!
Do you know we have fantastic challenge this month at Berry 71 Bleu?
You can thank Keren for ;

 ****MIX MEDIA MADNESS****

I had a chance to work with stencils from Scrap FX on Webster`s pages papers. Made my fingers dirty with gesso, paint, paste, mists and embossing powder. 

I hope I can convince you to do it too? I can promiss, it`s lot`s of fun!

You can see more of my work HERE.

I also have two chipboards from my Scrap FX collection for one nice and "random" person leaving comments on my post.  You will have time to use it for our next challenge in November /will be good a one too:)/.It`s also too rearly talking about December...too bad:)

If you wonder where you can get all flowers , chipboards and some stencils just check and order from

 Zeus and Zoe

The Winner of this month's challenge (as chosen by the Design Team) will win a$35 Gift Certificate from Zeus & Zoe Etsy Shop

And will be invited to participate in our challenge next month as a Guest Designer

We also have a random draw winner. This person will receive this prize from Zeus & Zoe Etsy Shop

 

RULES1. You are allowed to make a an altered/off the page project as long as you follow the challenge specifications.

2. Projects must be linked up to our linky tool in the sidebar, using the URL of the ACTUAL POST not your entire blog.
3. You may submit as many entries as you want and combine your entry with up to 2 other challenges.
4. It is required that you mention in your blog post that you are playing along at Berry71Bleu TOGETHER with a link back to our blog.
5. All entries must be received by MIDNIGHT EST on the 31st day of the month the challenge was posted.
6. Entries to be submitted via the linky tool at the top of the sidebar ONLY, not by e mail and not by linking up in the comments section please.

Come join us on the Berry71Bleu blog for some messy fun!!

October 2012 Guest Designer - Denise Van Deventer from South Africa!

Isn't that exciting news?!  We have a guest designer

all the way from Africa - South Africa to be exact.

That is way, way, way down at the very tip of Africa

& happens to be where I live t0o!!  This is Helen here

sharing the creations of our October Guest Designer

with you today - take a look at her wonderful work!

Hasn't she just worked that tag to perfection?!

Just look at all that detail and layering - 

stunning job I'm sure you'll all agree!

Another totally WOW layout here...

Thank you so much to Denise for joining us.

Beautiful job with the tags!

Lovely layouts just further enhanced with

Marivic's stunning handmade beauties.

Why not order some for yourself by contacting

Marivic at berry71bleu@gmail.com and

placing your order? She can custom make to

your colour or theme specifications.

Learn more about our Guest Designer for October!

Hi, I'm Denise,

A devoted mother, giving wife & happy creator! 

 I love creating layouts, cards & altered projects,

 my style being a mix of classic & shabby.  

My fave products are chipboards & embellishments 

& I'm a courageous scrapper who loves to try out new things

 & share with others! 

 I get my inspiration from all over and scrap 

mainly photos of my son & family. 

 I love colour & layering & am also a keen amateur photographer.

  I'm on the Design Team at Scrap Africa HERE 

and you can also see my own blog HERE.  

By day I work in the IT department of our national airline 

& love my job as well as my hobby of papercrafting."

September 2012 Winners & Features!

Hi there Berry71Bleu fans!  

Time to announce our winners & features today - yay!  

Thanks to all those who played along - we had 15 entries this month.

It was certainly an education to me as I didn't really understand

the definition of STEAMPUNK fully before - I hope you learnt

something too!

Please remember that you need to mention Berry71Bleu in your

blog post & link up to the challenge post, to help us spread the

word about our challenges, in order to be considered for a prize or feature.

It is also imperative that you link up to your ACTUAL BLOG POST 

and NOT your entire blog.  This is easily done by clicking on the 

name of your post then copying and pasting that entire name into

 the linky tool - rather than just your blog address.

Here is our winning layout from Elina in Greece.

Congratulations Elina!

What stood out about this layout is that it was so well balanced and well designed, with white space as well as lots of luscious layers and of course, some added grunge, in keeping with the steampunk theme.  The black paint, rough stitching, misting and metal embellishments worked so well together to make this a winning layout.

Elina, please contact Marivic at berry71bleu@gmail.com as soon as possible

with your postal details so that she can get your sponsored prize out to you!

Please  look HERE FIRST (at the original challenge post where you will see that you can win a brand new paper collection from Studio 75 in Poland OR a $25 gift voucher from our other wonderful sponsor, Mold Muse - makers of very cool silicone molds used to create your own embellishments) and CHOOSE YOUR PRIZE then e mail Marivic and tell her which prize you have chosen for her to send you.

You get to choose your prize for this challenge - how cool is that?

Here's your winner's badge!

2nd place goes to Gry Anita from Norway HERE.

As you can see she really got into the challenge, with stunning results!

The grunging up of the papers, together with the stamping and masking,

the black and white photo and the plethora of metals make for a wonderful

layout - congratulations Gry Anita!

3rd place goes to Irina from Russia HERE.

Isn't this mini-album just WOW?!?  Some serious die-cutting machine skills here & I love the metal clasp too!  Excellent workmanship & great feminine take on Steampunk Irina!

Both of you ladies may help yourselves to our "Featured" badge below.

Last but not least we have our Random Winner!

They win the other sponsored prize (either the paper collection or mold gift certificate) depending on what is chosen by our Merit Winner.

Congratulations go to Elisabeth Sarkis from Brazil HERE.

Elisabeth please contact Marivic at berry71bleu@gmail.com as soon as possible

with your postal details so that she can get your sponsored prize out to you!

And don't forget the Zeus and Zoe store HERE is currently packed to the hilt with divine SCRAP FX chipboards AND amazing Manor House Creations Flowers, so if you feel like a little indulgence  click on in and have yourself some retail therapy!

These chipboards & flowers are not readily available in the US, being manufactured in Australia, so take advantage of Marivic's great prices & the easy availability before they sell out .  

Wherever you are in the world, Marivic will ship to you at ACTUAL POSTAGE COST.  So - if you are not based in the US - don't worry about the Etsy postage calculations - just get your order into the cart then e mail Marivic at berry71bleu@gmail.com & she'll be able to see your order in the cart & let you know how much the shipping will be.  

Don't forget to play along with our new Mixed Media Madness Challenge this month!

All you need to do is create a layout using any type of mixed media on your background - for example paints, gesso, mists, stamps, stencils, etc.  The more interesting and unusual the better!

Anyone can play along - we all have some paint somewhere don't we?  Any kind will do!  Apply it with your fingers, a kitchen sponge, whatever!  No paintbrushes required unless of course you want to use one!!  

If you are lucky enough to own other mediums you are welcome to use those aswell as or instead of paint.  

We are looking for interesting, creative projects that showcase the very trendy mixed media fashion in scrapbooking at the moment!

{See our Challenge Rules at the top of the blog before you begin}

We have an exciting new development this month!  We are offering our

Merit Winner an opportunity to Guest Design on our blog here too!

So get creating everyone - this is your chance to shine and have the

whole world see your work showcased right here on this blog,

together with your photo, bio and link back to your blog.  

Awesome right?!

Have a great October everyone!!