Robin's Nest Tree Canvas

 Hello Crafty People!

Today's project is a magical Tree Canvas using watercolor metallic pigments, markers and pouncing with alcohol inks.  Easy peasy and lots of fun! Watch the video below to learn about the techniques used. 

SUPPLIES:

Tree Canvas by Robin's Nest

Metallic blue pigment (ArtQuest)

Brown Marker (Zig)

Alcohol inks: Sunshine Yellow, Butterscotch, Pesto and Stream (Ranger Ink)

Felt pouncing tool (Ranger Ink-Tim Holtz)

Paint brush, water and a trimming tool

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Wet the blue metallic pigment with water and brush onto background.

2. Color the tree trunk and branches with brown marker.

3. Place a fresh piece of felt onto the pouncing tool, load with Sunshine Yellow and Butterscotch alcohol inks in a semi circle/oval shape.  Pounce the color all over the tree leaves area.

4. Begin with a fresh piece of white felt, load the same way with Pesto and Stream alcohol ink and pounce over the tree leaves area until you get the desired result.  Add more yellow if desired. 

*Not included on the video: Because the blue metallic pigment may smudge, spray seal with clear coat in your desired finish, gloss or matte.  AND, I sprayed the foliage with a cream / gold metallic spray because I just needed more bling!  :o)

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today!  I hope you're inspired to do some creating today.

See you next time!

Craft on!

Becky

 

My Robin's Nest Design Team LIVE to create this Notes canvas card. 

• Supplies:
  
  Note Canvas by Robin's Nest
  green cardstock 8.5 x 11"
  cream mulberry paper 5.25 x 8"
  Alcohol Markers (Spectrum Noir) FS2, EB3, TN3, JG1 & 2, TB1,2,3 & blender
  butterfly stamp, fine gold embossing powder (Ranger Ink), heat tool, water, brush, adhesive,
  font (Cricuit Wild Card) 1 1/4", sticker machine (Xyron)

Thanks so much for visiting the blog today!

Craft on!

Becky

My FIRST Live! LMAO

 I'm sideways!  Haha.  Facebook won't rotate a live. oops-live and learn. Technology and I have not become friends yet. I promise to improve :o)

MY VERY FIRST LIVE!  :o)

I promise to improve.  Haha

This project was inspired by Impressionist Artist David Wall. I've included a few tips and tricks in this project. I hope you are inspired. 

You can watch the video here:  ARTSY HANDS CANVAS by Becky Conley

Supplies: 

Artsy Canvas - Hands by Robin's Nest 

Dew Drops and Heart Drop - Robin's Nest

Other: Watercolor pencils (Prisma), stamping ink, Adirondack Stonewashed (Ranger Ink), Rubberstamps/sentiments (Stampin Up! Sketches 2003), Alcohol markers, (Spectrum Noir-N1, N2, and N3), paint brush, water, rubbing alcohol, Q-Tip, Title Font (Cricuit Wild Card), heat tool and glue. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Craft on!

Becky

I "love" you CARD

Hello Crafty People!

A simple card, but you'll need lots of drying time :o)

Full instructions over on the Robin's Nest Blog. 

 HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

Craft on!

Becky

"JOY" Card

 Hello Crafty People!

I hope you're working on your holiday cards, it's time to get them done :o)

I made this card with a Artsy Canvas by Robin's Nest, and Dew Drops too. 

Pop over to the Chattering Robin's Blog for complete instructions. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Craft on!

Becky

Any Occasion to Encourage! Easy card

 Hello Crafty Friends!

This card was pretty quick!  I used pre-made embellishments, patterned papers, ribbon and of course, Dew Drops by Robin's Nest. 

Hop over to their Design Team Blog for complete instructions and to see many amazing projects to inspire your creativity. 

My cards seem to keep getting BIGGER :o), I need more space to create! This is a half fold of regular 8.5 x 11" cardstock, so the card front is 5.5 x 8.5".  The focal point butterfly is 4"!  Purchased at the local Dollar Store in Sanford, get there! They have a new shipment of Crafter's Square items. You're welcome.

Thanks for stopping by the Blog today, I hope you are inspired to create during our lovely heat wave, here in Maine, or at least start hoarding supplies for Winter :o)

Craft on!

Becky

Trash to Treasure

This lovely gazing ball was made from 2 different vanity glass globes!

 Simply spray paint the glass globes, the ball should be metallic.

Embellish with Dew Drops by Robin's Nest and use a strong adhesive to attach

the ball to the base. I recommend E-6000.

Recycle and Reuse :o)

Thanks for stopping by the blog, I hope you're inspired to create today.

Craft on!

Becky