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Hi there! It has been ages since my last post! It is amazing how life gets in the way of my creating! 

I made a photo frame for my dear son and his girlfriend for a couple of challenges this month! I love altering items using mixed media and just had to do something with the photo I used....it was just to adorable not to!

First off, from  Mixed Media World, we had to go from Scrap to Masterpiece for this month's challenge..... so I pulled out a frame I have had forever, gessoed it. and added an assortment of bits and pieces I have had for a long time!

After adding layers and layers of spray inks, I finally got the look I was searching for...

I am also using this for the 2nd year anniversary over at Mixed Media Monthly, where we are to use a challenge from the past year. I chose #23, Dimension. 

Using flowers, wood veneers, and random metal pieces, I have added dimension to this frame...

Thanks for taking a peek!

((HUGS))

Helen

Soul Sisters

Hi all! I have been busy creating some art journal pages and a canvas these past few days! 

Lots of ink, gel medium, and gesso! And mess! I was so happy!!

I created this 12 x 12 canvas using lots of old papers I had, lots of modeling paste, lots of flowers, metal bits and a few chipboard pieces and gems! And of course.. lots and lots of different ink sprays.

I usually don't do this color scheme, but it actually turned out better than I hoped!

I also am using this piece for a couple challenge blogs I follow...

The first one is over at ARTastic. We had to use this piece from John Miels for our inspiration, as well as typography somehow. 

I took inspiration from the colors used in this piece for my canvas. Typography are the words on my base paper as well as these alphabet chippies I have had for forever.

The next challenge I used was from Mixed Media Mojo where we were challenge to recycle and use metal. I recycled the flower sprig at the far right.. it was on a piece I tore apart ages ago but could never find the right project to use it on. I also used a ton of metal embellishments on this too.

The last challenge is for Mixed Media Monthly Challenge where we were challenge to use dimension on our projects, which I think I achieved!

Thanks for taking a peek at my project!

{{HUGS}}

Helen

I WON!!

I was browsing through some blogs I follow this morning and came across an announcement from 

Mixed Media Monthly Challenge ... 

I won for February with my altered computer board!!

Just had ti share! Have a fantastic day!

{{HUGS}}

Helen

Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #21

It's Superbowl Sunday, and I thought I would play for a bit before the big game starts!

I decided to work on an altered computer board for a challenge at Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.

 

For those who know me, I am not much a of a glittery type of gal.. but I incorporated lots of glitter and sparkle into this altered computer board! 

 

(I know.. I now have a little set of them.. and I love them!)

 

As well as lots of gesso, ink sprays, and bits and pieces! Here are a few pics for you!

 

 

Thanks for the great challenge gals.. and thanks to you for taking a peek!

 

{{HUGS}}

 

Helen

 

 

 

Mixed Media Monthly Challenge

This month, at Mixed Media Monthly Challenge blog,

we have been asked to create something inspired by this Inspiration Photo....

 

 

I have recently got back to my play room, and decided to tackle this!

What fun colors, textures and inspiration!

 

Here is my creation!

 

 

I have used a canvas board, and layered texture using stencils and texture paste. I added tons of different acrylics until I was happy with the end result!

Thanks for the great inspiration!!

 

{{HUGS}}

Helen