Challenge # 3 ~ LCOM Sketch Reveal

Who doesn't love a great sketch?? I know that I do. That's why I am at Let's Capture These Sketches!!

This week the sketch was designed by Sara Slade. She has been on both the sketch team and the layout team. Here is the sketch we had to work with this week:

I just love how fresh and funky it is. I created the following layout based on this great sketch:

It features Paige kneeling in a huge hole we dug at the beach in Port Elgin. It was such a wonderful day for a beach visit with family.

I used a Crafter's Workshop Template and painted over it with a sponge brush and some yummy teal paint. I just love using templates. They add so much cool, funky details to any layout or card! Here is a close up:

Challenge: Now that the cooler weather is upon us here in Canada and the US I was thinking it would be nice to feel the warmth of a summer layout. Bring out the brights and create a layout. Link it up below for a chance at one of three RAK's I am offering up for the month! You can also email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca.
BONUS: Create a layout using the above sketch and link it on the LCOM Sketch Blog for a chance to win a RAK from them as well.

Due Date: December 31st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #22 ~ Paint It

I love to use paint on my layouts. I even line and distress my photos with paint. I add paint to my embellies and I have even made a whitewash on paper I found to be too loud for my layout.

In this layout I stripped down some cardboard. You all should know by now that I love cardboard. I then used two shades of paint, white and teal. When I was done I wanted to give it that little something extra so I sprayed it with my fav Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist.... in Pearl. This is a must have for every scrapper out there. It adds just a great, subtle shine and shimmer. I also used it on the butterflies I made for the layout.

Here is the layout I did of Paige. She is such a sweet, goofy girl. Always making me laugh and smile everyday.

Does it kind of look a little familiar??? It is my scraplift layout. I told you I was planning on doing one. I lifted a great layout by Tara Orr. Here is her version:

Congrats to Tara because she earns a ballot for the scraplift. Several of you have done the scraplift challenge and earned a ballot for a fellow scrapper. How cool is that???

Challenge: I would like you to paint on your layout somewhere and ad some shimmer, glitter or bling. Email your creation to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for one of the many 9 sponsored prizes!!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Technique Corner ~ Challenge # 5

I have a fun technique to share with you today. I happen to have found something that is really fun and easy to do. It involves using a mask. Yes… todays lesson is all about using masks.

Heidi Swapp has cornered the market on masks. She has some amazing designs out there right now. I love them all. I think I may even have them all too. One of my favorites is the crown mask. I can’t believe I have had it and never used it until now.

So… what the heck is a mask anyways? It is a repositionable template that works the opposite of a stencil by giving you the negative image. It has a sticky surface that will cling and stay in place once you have positioned it. You can use any medium on it. Everything from paint, ink and chalk. I have used them all and I like the effect they each bring. When you use paint you get a great even, strong coverage. With ink you also get great coverage. When you use chalk you can easily blend colors and get a softer look.

Once you have chosen your mask and your medium you need to chose your background paper. Position your mask on your paper and apply your paint, ink or chalk over the mask. Once you’re satisfied with the result, gently peel the mask away. You are left with a beautiful negative image!! Then, just wipe the mask clean. They are completely reusable!!

I used white paint with a little Ranger Crystal Stickles on the following layout of DD. I loved the overall effect.

You can also make your own masks by using stickers. This is very easy to do. Just place them on your layout, paint or ink and once it is dry, just lift the stickers off.

Have fun and play around with different masks and mediums!!

Challenge #4:

My challenge for you today is to use a mask on your next project. You don't have to use paint, ink or chalk, you can also just trace an outline of the image. I have done this before as well. If you don't have a mask use stickers as your mask. The possibilites are endless!

Email your layout to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot into this month's $50.00 Blog Rak draw.

Remember you are creating to win the following:

October Afternoon Tab Book

Pink Paislee Pixie Stixs

Glimmer Mist

Crate Paper Prudence Paper Line - all of it.

Crate Paper Rub ons

Mambi Rhinestones/Gems

**Due date: December 1st, EST**

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~