I have had a fabulous day today crafting with Brenda from Bumblebees and Butterflies. I dropped her a line last night to say I was itching to do one of the techniques they have been showing on the Paper Artsy blog and did she have any stamps she could bring with her to add to the ones I already had. I know she is a good sport! Have you been following the techniques? They are having guest designers and so far have had Helen Chilton, who I have admired ever since I started stamping, and this week it is the turn of Linda Cain who has been making some stunning projects. As I am a great fan of Fresco Finish paints and have the Portfolio crayons I was dying to have a play!
For the tags I followed Helen's technique of covering the surface with Snowflake Fresco Finish and then I scribbled on the crayons. I said to Brenda, 'I'm going to do a Helen now, as I grabbed Pink, Lime, Orange, and Yellow!' (hope she doesn't mind my saying that!). It was such fun!! then I stamped in Black StazOn as advised by Helen and Leandra, and scratched back through the crayon to the white underneath to create highlights. Loved doing this! I finished off as recommended by Linda, with Diamante brads.
I am really enjoying this series of techniques and hope they will continue with it, and am entering these tags to their link.
I love your 'Helen' art, Lucy.
ReplyDeleteOh I love your tags, they are so fresh and zany! The scratch back highlights are perfect.
ReplyDeleteFab tags, Lucy. The techniques on the PA blog have been very interesting.
ReplyDeleteWow what great tags - love the backgrounds and the images!!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of colour.
ReplyDeleteThe colours are so vibrant Lucy !
ReplyDeleteFabulous tags! I just acquired some Portfolios too after seeing Helen's posts. You have further inspired me! Have a great weekend. Best, Yvonne
ReplyDeleteFantastic tags Lucy! Gorgeous colours & stamping! x
ReplyDeleteLucy, these tags are incredible! Love the vibrant colors and the white outlines! Awesome! The backgrounds are so cool! I need to spend time and just watch the videos! How fun to have crafted with Brenda and boy do I wish I could have been there with my two friends! Have a great weekend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tags, love the colours & all the collaging.
ReplyDeleteLoving the bold colours to both tags Lucy, fantastic stamping layers and the addition of white adds another whole level of dimension. Thank you for being inspired enough to join in the fun over on the PaperArtsy blog ... we have lots more fun coming your way!
ReplyDeleteThe scratched back highlights look fab, great tags!
ReplyDeleteI love your colourful tags Lucy - they're gorgeous.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
What a beautiful pair of tags - looks like you had a fun day!
ReplyDeleteDear Lucy, your art is glorious. I love seeing your tag and your new pieces. They are always flowing with inspiration and happiness.
ReplyDeleteDas sind super schöne Tags geworden, perfekt coloriert.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly shows that you had a fun time.
ReplyDeleteThose colours are a tonic on such a wet and dismal day (the rain is battering against the window).
Wishes
Lynne
Lucy how fun is THAT, you and Brenda arting together! And gorgeous tags, so pretty!
ReplyDelete:)
Fabulous tags and techniques super zingy colours and your stamping is faultless a joy to behold.
ReplyDeleteMarie
I don't mind at all! Love, love, love the colours on these tags - told you it was fun!
ReplyDeleteHelen
Oh wow Lucy, you finished these off superbly, they were already looking good when I left but now with the finished stamping and the white highlighting they are a feast to the eyes. Love them to bits.
ReplyDeletehugs {brenda} x0x
Such awesome stamping, Lucy! Love these and I'm jealous that you and Brenda got to play together. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this! Your colors ROCK, and your white penwork is perfect!
ReplyDelete~Linda