Bling Challenge by Suzanne Franin

Hey Everyone Suzanne here

This months challenge for Art and Soul Studio is all about Bling and who doesn't like bling 

I love the whole mood board this month it's so feminine, soft and pretty

If you enter the challenge on our Facebook page Soul Sisters you have the chance to win one of three $50 vouchers to spend at the store

The photo is of my chandelier in my bedroom I told hubby when we finally did our room no matter what we are having a chandelier in our room 

It's not a huge grand one it's perfect for the size of our bedroom

I played underneath to take it as it's over our bed

I started off with a timber frame and gessoed it so when I painted it the paint would go on smooth

This is the back of the frame which I painted with gesso as well so I could use the mix of Heavy Body Gel and a fine glitter

I used the mix through the Bohemian Bouquet Stencil

I then used Colour Blast Snow White Embossing Powder randomly on the frame for a bit more bling and sparkle

I had some tulle that has bling in it so of course I had to use that 

I added the stem of flowers and then added some of the other flowers in amongst it all

Then added some plastic bling randomly through out the mix

I had the large blog flower which I love - it fit perfect on this project

As you can see I used a lot of the Rose Gold painting all the metal and paper clay

Products from Art and Soul Studio 

Art Basics Heavy Body Gel

Ultimate Crafts Bohemian Bouquet Stencil

Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint Opal Magic Rose Gold (sold out)

Little Birdie Crafts Flowers (sold out)

Kaisercraft White Flowers

Prima Say it with Crystals from my stash

Prima Flower stem from my stash

Paper clay from Mum

Metal and some bling from my stash

Colour Blast Embossing Powder Snow White

Thank you for visiting and I hope you come back soon x

Texture Challenge by Suzanne Franin

Hey Everyone Suzanne here

This week is my turn to share my interpretation of the challenge over at Soul Sisters Facebook Page where each month we give away 3 vouchers of $50 - one for each category - layout, card or mixed media project so make sure you enter on our Soul Sisters Facebook page

Also don't for get to check out the rest of the blog for some great inspiration from the rest of the Design Team 

I used the Art-C Clipboard I seem to have a thing for clipboards at the moment I used the Heavy Body Gel through the Couture Creations Rosy Stencil

Once that dried I then painted the clipboard with the Art Alchemy Sparks - Unicorn Hair and Dragon's Eye

Then when they were dry I tried to use the Heavy Body Gel to even out the board so if you are to put paper on there it won't be lumpy to write on - it's still a little bumpy but I'm sure I can add a piece of cardboard on top if I use it

Ephemera Cardstock Dies has so many different pieces in them so I used a few here and there - a few feathers, a flower and a couple of tickets

I used one of the Journalling Notecards which I ended up cutting down a bit in the left corner and another for the feathers which is the little square

The Chipboard Stickers gives it a little dimension and I just love this little gold bee

I used some Art Ingredients Glass Beads in different parts on the Clipboard for some more texture

Products I used from the Art and Soul Store

Heavy Body Gel (check in store)
Art-C Clipboard
Couture Creations Rosy Stencil
Prima Midnight Garden -
Journalling Notecards
Ephemera Cardstock Dies
Chipboard Stickers
Art Alchemy Sparks - Unicorn Hair and Dragon's Eye
Art Ingredients Glass Beads
And some random Prima flowers I've had forever


Thank you for visiting I hope you come back soon x

Pair of Mixed Media Tags By Dutt Preety (December Challenge Inspiration)

Hi friends :)

Good Morning 

Preeti Datta (aka Dutt Preety) here. 

Today, I'd like to share a Pair of Sea Inspired Mixed Media Tags.

This is my inspiration for the December Challenge.

We have a beautiful, cool, summery, sea & beach themed December moodboard.

I've prepared a lil' pictorial for these tags. 

Hope you are inspired & join the challenge to win amazing prizes! 

Pair of Sea Inspired Mixed Media Tags

Tag 1: Original

Tag 2: Be True

Pictorial:

Step 1: Cut out 6 by 3 inch tags out of thick cardboard & then applied modelling paste through Tim Holtz stencils to create background texture on the tags. Then adhered chippies, sea shells, charms and art stones of various sizes onto the tags to create visually pleasing compositions. Used 3d Gel Medium for heavier items and Soft Gel Medium for the lighter items & then applied white gesso to everything to prepare them for coloring.

Step 2: Created the first layers of color, by adding Lindy's sprays in different shades of blue and brown. Dried between each layer. 

Step 3: To get more shine & intensity of color, applied Finnabair's metallic acrylic paints (sprayed with water to create movement of the color)

Step 4: Highlighted the textures and toned down the intense colors on the raised surfaces by applying Nuvo Mousse in different shades of blue, Inka Gold wax & then did dry brushing with white gesso to highlight some of the areas

Step 5: In the end, tied hemp twine to the tags, added Tim Holtz quote chips for the titles, added one little glass bottle filled with sand to each tag, adhered cheese cloth with soft gel, distressed the edges of the tags with distress inks & created white ink splatter.

Products Used:

Tim Holtz Mini Layered Stencils Set #27

White Gesso

Prima Finnabair Art Basics- Modelling Paste

Lindy's Spray - Opal Sea Oats

Lindy's Spray- Hydrangea Blue 

Lindy's Spray- TiffanyLou Blue

Lindy's Spray- Steampunk Sepia

Lindy's Spray- Azure Sea Asters

Aleene's Tacky Glue

Soft Gel Medium

Prima Finnabair's 3D Gloss Gel

Prima Finnabair's Metallic Acrylic Paint- Midnight Sky, Royal Blue, Deep Waters, Light Patina

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Quote Chips

Distress Ink- Black Soot

Distress Ink- Vintage Photo

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse- Powder Blue

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse- Coastal Surf

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse-Mother of Pearl

Prima Finnabair's Mega Art Stones

Prima Finnabair's Art Stones

Please don't forget to join Art & Soul Studio's December Challenge. There are awesome prizes on offer & we have a stunning mood board every month. For inspiration, please check out the gorgeous projects made by my talented team mates. All the details about the December Challenge can be found HERE.

December Moodboard

Lastly, please do share your beautiful work with us on our Facebook group- Soul Sisters, we would love to see what you create with supplies from the Art & Soul Studio Store.

Thanks a lot for your precious time :)

Stay Blessed! 

Preeti

June Challenge by Lisa Amiet

Hello all!!

I hope you have had chance to check out our June Challenge??

If not, you're in the right place ;)

This month we have a gorgeous moodboard to share with you....

And here is what I have created....

I have used a photo of my son for this layout, 

and a few splashes of colour :)

Lots of Lindy's sprays

Lots of 7 Dots Studio goodies

I have used my M size Pitt Pen to write on my layout.

I hope you like what I have created, and that it inspires you to play along with us this month.

Until next time

Lisa

Products Used:

7 Dots Studio Paintchips Clover 12 x 12

7 Dots Studio Paintchips Aquamarine 12 x 12

7 Dots Studio Paintchips Nightshade 12 x 12

7 Dots Studio Paintchips 6 x 6 Pad

7 Dots Studio Paintchips Tags

7 Dots Studio Paintchips Word Stickers

7 Dots Studio Paintchips Die Cut Elements

7 Dots Studio Paintchips Die Cut Stickers 

Lindy's Ocean Breeze Blue

Lindy's Drop Dead Gorgeous Green

Lindy's Tibetan Poppy Teal

Lindy's Shabby Turbine Teal

Kaisermist White

Art Basics Clear Gesso

7 Dots Studio Northern Lights Stamp Set

AAll & Create Stamp Set #3

Memento Black Ink Pad

Stazon Ink Teal

Archival Mini Ink Kit #3

Prima Salvage District Flowers

Black Pitt Pen M

May Challenge with Aga

Hi All, today it is my turn for challenge  interpretation. I made a delicate vintage style hanger by means of Ranger stamps. I made a nice element which is just a second layer of the pattern stamped on a transparent side of foil. I used a piece of old tree bark I found once while walking with my kids in a park to fix the wires. I like to collect some natural things and use them in my works.

I used:
Dina Wakley stamps
Canson Watercolor Paper
Watercolors 
Archival Inks

BIG hugs for you :)
Aga

New Month, New Challenge and New Design Team

Hello Soul Sisters

Welcome back to Art and Soul Studio.

 

May is here and this month we have a new challenge and our new Design Team will be bringing you lots of fabulous inspirational art. If you missed our introduction to our new team please follow this link to that blog post.

 

Let get this challenge under way.

Please use our mood board as inspiration to create an art journal page, a card or a scrapbooking layout. Use the mood board how every you want but you must add you alphas .

 

As these challenges are sponsored by Art and Soul Studio please make sure that you use at least one product that is available from the store.

 

Please load your entries into the correct album in our facebook group Soul Sisters to be in the running to win one of three $50 vouchers from Art and Soul Studio, the winners will also be invited to share what they create with their goodies as a guest designer on our blog.

 

You can enter an art journal page, a card and a layout but you cannot win all three.

 

You have until the 11:59pm on the 31st of May to enter and then the design team will vote to determine the lucky winners

 

Please note that the vouchers can only be won by residents of Australia but if you are from overseas and win the challenge you will be offered a guest design team spot.

 

Happy  Creating

 



March Challenge

Hello and Welcome to Art and Soul Studio

 

If you can believe it, it is the month of March, not sure where February went.

 

A new month means a new challenge in our facebook group

Soul Sisters.

We have a beachy themed mood board for you this month

 

Please use our mood board as inspiration to create an art journal page, a card or a scrapbooking layout. Use the mood board how every you want but you must add Texture.

 

As these challenges are sponsored by Art and Soul Studio please make sure that you use at least one product that is available from the store.

 

Please load your entries into the correct album to be in the running to win one of three $50 vouchers from Art and Soul Studio, the winners will also be invited to share what they create with their goodies as a guest designer on our blog.

 

You can enter an art journal page, a card and a layout but you cannot win all three.

 

You have until the 11:59pm on the 31st of March to enter and then the design team will vote to determine the lucky winners

 

Please note that the vouchers can only be won by residents of Australia but if you are from overseas and win the challenge you will be offered a guest design team spot.

 

Happy  Creating

 

Moodboard Inspiration - Music was my first love by Jane McNally

hi all

Today I return with another inspiring creation. Created with love, from the

 Moodboard Challenge for February 2018.

My speciality is Cardmaking. 

My Canvas is Cardstock 5 x 7 

I have used Dusty Attic Stencil Script to create 3D effect. My backgrounds are from 49 and Market Vintage Autumn Collection. Cardstock from Art Deco Creations. 

49 and Market, 49 and Market Vintage Artistry, antiquing cream., 
https://artandsoulstudio.com.au/


I hope I have inspired you to create please come and  Join our Challenges 
I love seeing creations and amazed at the Talent entered..


Yours in Craft. 

Jane McNally Designer for Art & Soul Studio