Nature Finds A Way: with Perfect Paints

 

Being a part of the Perfect Paints design team is a blessing.  I created this project for the Team. It was a long process and an adventure in exploring textures and mediums.

See how I made it on the Perfect Paints Blog. 

Be inspired.

Becky

BEGIN

 

I have procrastinated as I was trying to plan the "perfect" post to begin this New Year 2025. (Note, the date, it's January 18th, 2025) Through the roadblocks and the lessons, I decided to just "Begin".  I saw this mantra on social media and decided to embrace it. My last post was June 24, 2024, and I needed to get things moving. All I needed to do was "Begin". 

Through the trials of the process, I learned that it (my art, my creative process, me) doesn't have to be perfect. This project was a playful test of watercolor painting and the supposed tools of that trade. Nothing went according to plan, but that's OK, because it's shimmery and pretty and finished. It's the first page in my new art journal.  I've gained knowledge and made progress. Progress: moved forward from where I was previously. 

You can see the Journal here: Art Journal with Perfect Paints 

I'll post more of my Perfect Paint projects soon. You can also find them on my Facebook Page: BCDesigns. 

Here's a few close ups of the process I went through with the "Begin" experiment. Try not to LOL. 

The masking liquid bubbled; did not apply as stated on packaging and requires rubbing to remove, which can smudge the painted surface. 

The masking tape bled through and damaged the high-quality watercolor paper when removed. 

LESSON: There are no shortcuts.  But, to reiterate, it was very educational.  I learned a lot and this creation is preserved at the beginning of my art journal to remind me to keep learning and keep on creating because it's the process and the joy that matters. 

Happy New Year!

I hope you BEGIN your dream today.

Creatively, 

Becky

I'M BACK! "Art Folio"

 I've been away from the creative world for too long (2 whole years!), but now I'm back! And I'm gearing up for a few contests, artist grants and more.  So, the purpose of this post is to show a miriad of my creative projects, some are older and some are more recent.

Professionally, my creative journey started with rubber stamping cards, scrapbooks and journals. Mixed media bloomed into my papercrafts and I discovered canvas, clay, jewelry, home decor and more! I've worked with many manufacterers and magazines, as well as an episode of HGTV's "That's Clever!" 

I'm ready to devote more time to my creativity and I can't wait to see what emerges. Enjoy this ride through my creative history, I sure did!  And there's even more projects available on this blog to explore at your leisure. I also have a Facebook page for BC Designs

 Have a Marvelous Monday!       -Becky   

Collage on Canvas

Book pages, paint and beads (grapevine wreath)

Mixed media, clay and metal embellishments on canvas

Mixed media collage, book pages and letter cut outs (Cricuit)

Mixed media 3D canvas, paint pouring, tissue paper, wood flowers, metal butterlfies, beaded florals

Mixed media 3D canvas, paint pouring and gold leaf: Emerge)

DT Canvas Project: watercolor pencils, alcohol ink markers, rubber stamping, 

Ceramic art and jewelry: glass, copper tape and findings

Altered Bottle:  clay, gold leaf, alcohol inks, glass slide, metal tape, beads and wire

Large mural on 4 pc 12x36" canvas: mixed media, ink, pigments and acrylic

Greeting card

HGTV "That's Clever" Episode available for viewing

DT Art Canvas project: pigment, Robin's Nest Dew Drops, copper charms

Original Design: Embroidery Art

Original Design Embroidery Art

3D mixed media. This project is on the blog

Challenge using transparency film. Mixed meda on the back, printed on PC front. Font Art and florals

Acrylic paint pour with old calendar art cutout

LARGE multiple canvas boards "galaxy" stabilized by natural branches and hardware

Ornaments: Clay shape, paint pour and metalic embellishment mounted on wood discs

My favorite acylic paint pour

Published Home decor: created with batik fabric panels, hand sewn beading and fabric florals

Published mixed media: stampbord, photo, clay, metallic pigments and embellishments

Mixed media story telling: full size manequin bodice

Published: I love to create Artful Scrapbook pages. ink, paint, pigments, transparency film, shaker box

6 panels, mixed media - acrylic and pigments, stamped tree silhouettes, painted old window frame

Greeting Card: photography, font art, patterned paper, stamped image and glitter

Greeting Card

Looks like I'll have to brush up on my HTML, as I couldn't get the images to share space side by side. But, for today, I have two projects on the art table, so I'm off to CREATE.  

If you have any questions about the mediums or the process I used to create any project, please feel free to contact me: beckyconley@metrocast.net  

Make Art Every Day!

Becky

Art Canvas "Sailing" for Robin's Nest

 

Today's project is an Art Canvas by Robin's Nest

For the list of supplies and instructions, please visit the Robin's Nest Design Team Blog and give them some love.

Here's the video:

Art Canvas for Robin's Nest

 TODAY'S PROJECT!

VIDEO: 

GET THE DETAILS OVER ON THE ROBIN'S NEXT BLOG:

CRAFT ON!

BECKY

Robin's Nest Art Canvas to Holiday Card

 Hello Crafty People!

It's wonderful to be back and creating again. Thanks for stopping by the blog today.

I've created this Holiday Card using a Robin's Nest Art Canvas.

I hope you are inspired to get your craft on!

The complete video is below. 

 

SUPPLIES:

• Art Canvas (Mistletoe) and Dew Drops by Robin's Nest 
• Alcohol Inks and applicator - Ranger Ink
• Alcohol Marker JG7 - Spectrum Noir
• 8 1/2 x 11" light green cardstock
• 5 x 7" red cardstock
• fabric poinsettia w/ greenery, Gold-tone brad, 8" fabric ribbon, button embellishment, adhesives

INSTRUCTIONS:  *Note: I adhered the canvas to chipboard for stability before beginning. 

1. Apply Butterscotch and Lettuce alcohol ink to a felt applicator and pounce the background of the entire Art Canvas. 
2. Color and trace the leaves and stems in dark green alcohol marker (JG7). 
3. Mat the canvas to the red cardstock.
4. Using a dry adhesive, attach the fabric ribbon to the matted canvas, wrap ends around and secure on the backside. 
5. Attach the wrapped, matted canvas to the light green cardstock, folded in half.
6. Glue the Dew Drops onto the Artsy Canvas over the berries.
7. Glue the poinsettia and decorative button into place. 

My apologies for the technical difficulties on the "LIVE", I think I figured it out for next time :o)

Thanks again, for stopping by the blog today. I hope you're inspired to get crafty soon!

Becky

GRAFIX - Printable films for DCC Blog Hop

  Hello Crafty People!

I haven't done a blog hop in a while, but here it is!

GRAFIX printable clear sheets, matte and glossy! SO FUN! 

My project is an EASY canvas project. I hope you like it and are inspired to get your craft on!

SUPPLIES:

GRAFIX - Computer Grafix Matte or Glossy FilmB

11x14" canvas or canvas board

Spritz inks: Ranger - Lettuce and Cranberry. Memory Mist - Mango Lemonade

Acrylic Paint: Portfolio - Brilliant Blue. Pehonix - Light Blue Violet

Misc: faux leaves, pc and fonts (details below), clear sealant spray, hot glue, dry strip adhesive.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Create a word document on your PC with multiple fonts. As they appear with size: Arizona 96pt (The), Broken Glass 150pt (LEAVES), Arizona 80pt (are about to), Agreloy 96pt (show us), Arizona 96 (how),

Brayden Script 96 (beautiful), Arizona 80pt (it is to), Bleeding Cowboy 125pt (Let go). 

2. Follow the product instructions, print on the rough side. 

3. Spritz the backside of the printed fonts with cranberry, lettuce and yellow mango.  Dab any puddles with an absorbant cloth.  Let dry for many hours. Spray with sealant and let dry. 

4. Paint the edges of your canvas with acrylic paints, swipe horizontally and dab to get your desired result. Let dry completely!

5. Adhere the printed GRAFIX to the canvas with a dry adhesive like double sided tape. 

6. Hot glue the faux fabric leaves to the canvas, framing the printed quote. 

7. If you want to frame this piece, trim any leaves hanging over. 

Thanks for stopping by for the Blog Hop for GRAFIX!  Please visit the other crafty ideas!

Craft on!

Becky