Imagine... Create... Inspire

The title says it all:
Imagine...
Create...
and
Inspire...
Everyday,
I am happy to learn while exploring Art.
Everyday,
I'm hopeful that I can make something out of that learning.
And in this new journey,
I hope
I inspire someone.

Unity Stamp Color Challenge

Two months ago, I decided to sign-up for Unity Stamp SMAK and LOL club, which will be mailed to you on a monthly basis.  I've been making all sorts of projects but still couldn't find time to make something out of my Unity stamps.

Last night, I came across Unity's blog color challenge, and when I saw the inspiration color photo, I knew exactly what I would make. So, without further ado, here it is:

 Love, love the colors in this palette...

 Here's my card, using the feather in Layer's of Life stamp set.

This is a simple, no fuzz and very easy to make card.  

I stamped the image using Versafine black onyx ink.

For added layers, stamped couple more images here and there.

Next, I embossed the image using distressed EP - black soot.

Then, I used my marker spritzer with distressed markers: 

squeezed lemonade, shaded lilac, salty ocean and mowed lawn.

Really love that those tiny droplets of ink made the feather pop so much.

Added washi tapes, ribbon, enamel dots, button and bling.

Hope you like it!

Real Eyes Realizes Real Lies...

This is another Mixed Media Art Canvass I made while catching up with my sister on Facetime. 

 This is one of my fave artwork...

Until next post!

Steampunk Jewelry

The better half of 2013, I shifted gear when it comes to crafting.  I was suddenly too eager to learn about Mixed Media, Shabby Chic, Grunge and Steampunk.  I guess the love for vintage and alteration plays a major role.

In this post, I will be sharing a project I made awhile ago and was given as a gift to my DS and DBIL. 

Back in early 2000, I was making jewelries and in fact I made a good living out of it.  So I can say that I am not totally inexperience in this aspect of crafting.  Once in awhile, I would still go back and try something new and this time, it was with resin.

 Love, love collecting Junkyard findings and old skeleton watches/parts.

 Aren't they pretty!?

 

 

If you are interested and possibly have a question, please feel free to drop me a line.

Birth Announcement and Baptismal Invites for Kyrie

I made this birth announcement and baptismal invitation for my goddaughter, Kyrie.

These pursecards were made using Silhouette Cameo.  I love, love my Cameo!

I went for simple and elegant design for the baptismal.

Altered Hooks

Craft room is in a better state now.  Found lot of things to work on.  Found lot of things that's full of awesomeness when you add a couple things.

While doing the big task,  I found this antique hook I bought at the Japanese store months ago.  You know, when I buy things, I don't have any definite plan or idea.  Modesty aside, I buy them because I know I will and can make something out of it.  Call it hoarding but I like the fact that I have it when I need and want it. Most of the stuff you can buy at the Japs store runs out immediately.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

This project is still not done when I took this picture.  I will show the final outcome once the recipient got it.  Yes, this is a gift to a friend.  I really love making handmade gifts to people.  

For now, consider this a teaser...

All Hail, Queen Rarity...

Couple days ago, I posted that while I was on the big task of cleaning my room, I got destructed or should I say inspired by some goodies I picked-up.  It all started with 4 things and initially, it looks like this...

I was really eager to finish the task but it took me at least another day to conceptualize my next artwork.
Well, I can't keep the excitement and love, love to share the outcome with you.
Everyone meet Queen Rarity...

 Started out from a wooden spoon, thread, molded clay and a small flower.  With a little work, she turned into a beautiful creation...

She was named Rarity by my kids, who are both fans of My Little Pony...

Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2014 - Smudge Stamping

Hey friends, it's time once again for another Tim Holtz 12 tags of 2014. Smudge stamping is the theme for the month of March.  I opted to show you the "full strength" version since my daughter decided to snag the "second generation".

 

I did all the steps and possibly more. Glad I was given the chance to once again play with my seldom use Stampin' Up! marker spritzer. Thanks for looking!

To note: TH was right, manila tags absorbs the inks better than an ordinary CS. 

Till next tag!

 

Mixed Media Art Canvass: Dream, Ella...

Nowadays, I know very few people who doesn't have Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account.  Our society revolves too much on technology and social media.  It maybe a bad idea but one thing is sure, it keeps communication line open.  

At night when I go to bed, I used to read a book, or a magazine, or an Archie comics or even a Bible.  Almost every night now especially on workdays, I have the tendency to open my FB and read couple post before I completely doze off .  Most often than not, we read trash but some are really worth knowing and even worth sharing.

Artist and crafters often times find their inspiration in the weirdest situation or place.  When it does, make sure to take advantage of it and so I did, even if that means, its from Facebook, LOL...

A crafty friend posted and shared this poem in FB:

I hope that you will dream dangerously and outrageously,
That you will make something that didn't exist before you made it,
I hope that you will be liked,
And that you will have people to love and like in return,
And most importantly, because I think there should be more kindness and more wisdom in the world right now,
I hope that you will, when you need to be, be wise and that you will always be kind...

Love it? I do!

This is my very first mixed media art canvass, which I made for my dearest and precious daughter, Ella. 

We both loved it!

Getting late now, enough post for the day.  Night everyone...

There is always a first time...

Just like the old saying, "There is always a first time for everything."  I often tell people that I was born with paper and scissors in my hand but somehow I lost the pencil.  For some reason, sketching/drawing scares me.  This has always been a big challenge for me.

Somehow, something had positively changed and it made me wonder. Whatever it is, I'm liking it.  My husband said that maybe my creative learning had gone past being crafty.  He said that maybe I have now reached the point where I am discovering the artist side of  me.  I'm pretty sure that mixed media art and a bunch of talented artists that I have followed, read and watched had made a huge difference.  Thanks to them, now I am ready to start a new journey...  The journey of sketching...  It will probably hard but patience and hard work always pay off.

Sharing with you my first 2 attemps:

 1.) My take on Queen Marie Antoinette of France. 

Up to this time, this drawing remains the same, not colored or anything.  

Plain and raw...

 

2.) A much modern woman... 

She is funky, stylish and carefree...

 I painted the sketch with Caran d'Ache Neocolors II Artist crayons and acrylic paints.

I don't know what happened but this particular watercolor paper had a mind of its own and decided to warp.  This is my very first sketch and no way will I throw it.  

This artwork means so much to me.  

And so I continue...

 Presenting, my first ever drawing in a sparkling and dazzling mixed media background...

Added embellishment here and there and voila!

Some might say that it has head, hair, eyes and lips that are way too big.

She has weird tiny nose, a long neck and small body...

The list can go on but heck, I'm proud to say this is my artwork...

Proud... Proud...Proud...

I finally overcame a fear, a challenge and this reinforces the fact that everything can be done if you put your mind and heart in it.

Want to see more projects!? I maybe lazy doing my blog but it doesn't mean I've been lazy doing crafting or artwork.