Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge #10 - Spray It, Ink It, Paint It and Emboss It! - BLOG HOP DAY 2

Tuesday, June 17, 2014


Hello Bloggers!

This week the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog is changing it up...with a blog hop! Challenge #10 is ready at the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog but we are doing things a bit differently this time! We are doing a week-long blog hop with STENCIL GIRL!

Each day this week you will visit the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog see the fabulous designs of the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Team, and then you will visit the StencilGirl Talk Blog to see what their team is doing! For the blog hop order, see the end of the post.

Now, for the challenge!

Challenge #10 Spray It! Ink It! Paint It! Smear It! Emboss It!
Show us your inner mixed media diva! Use spray mists, inks, paints, modeling paste, embossing powder, pastels, chalk, and whatever messy media you can find! Let's dig into that hoard, pull out some of that "messy stuff," and use it up! There is a mess-maker hiding in all of you! Let her/him out to play!

Here is my take on the challenge...I have to admit, this is my very first mixed media project! This challenge was so much fun for me.  I started with using tissue paper and gel.  I waited for the gel to dry and added gesso.  Then I taped my stencil down with re-positional tape and smeared embossing paste all over the stencil to get the embossing effect of the flower. And then I just started using a lot of sprays to get the effect I was trying for.  Whew, what do you think?  The "Love" next to my project are alphabets from Tim Holtz, I sanded the letters and used distress paint and distressed ink.


Closer view of the stencil


Closer look of the flower....can you see the glimmer mist? 



Remember, you have two weeks to play in the new challenge! Challenge #10 closes June 29th at midnight PT. Link up your project here to Challenge #10.

Our sponsors this month are StencilGirl and Worldwin paper.  One talented participant will receive this prize, donated by Stencil Girl and WorldWin Papers.







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45 comments :

  1. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Donna for your first mixed media piece you have done a wonderful job! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work with us!

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  2. Debbie SeyerJune 17, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Love your project, Debbie!!

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  3. Artzy EmpressJune 17, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Great project! I love these hops!
    ...Raine

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  4. elleJune 17, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    great first try! so do try again!!! ;)

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  5. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    The tissue paper is fabulous on the burlap and the misted flower is amazing!

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  6. rosJune 17, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    lovely for a first time project I am impressed

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  7. New CreationsJune 17, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Is this your first Mixed Media project!!! Superb job done and the tissue paper effect on burlap is looking great!!!

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  8. Mary C. NasserJune 17, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Can't believe this is your first mixed-media project! Wow! It's AMAZING!!

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  9. AnonymousJune 17, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    I love how the key is used to make the stem for the flower. For your first MM piece you did an amazing job. I still have to make my first piece - you've given me incentive to get busy.

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  10. Gloria StengelJune 17, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    For your first mixed media adventure, you sure rocked it out! This is wonderful. The flower, the photo, everything! You done good, kid! ;)

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  11. Kathy/NorthCarolinaJune 17, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    I love that you chose to build these soft romantic elements against a burlap background! It provides such amazing texture and contrast. I would never believe that this is your first mixed media piece! It's wonderful!

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  12. ShannonWLJune 17, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    Looks like you need to KEEP branching out! :-)

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  13. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    There is so much texture on this. I love how you added layers and combined all the elements to make this beautiful piece. Nice!

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  14. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    I love that flower. What line is it from? Burlap rocks!

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  15. Words and PicturesJune 17, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Ooh, that's amazing - love the shimmery texture over the burlap. Great inspiration for the challenge, thank you.
    Alison x

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  16. GillJune 17, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Fabulous - I love the use of the key!

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  17. JanisJune 17, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Love your work over the burlap. So much interesting texture!! Thanks for sharing!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  18. GlendaJune 17, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    You would never guess this was your first project like this. I surely hope it is not your last. It is a real beauty!

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  19. LulaJune 17, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    everything is great in your work: colours, texture, burlap!

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  20. Ina GoodJune 17, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    the burlap texture very unique and love the flowers

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  21. PammejoJune 17, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Donna for your fix attempt at mixed media you rocked it!!! Love all the textures, stamping, misting, etc...AMAZING!!!!

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  22. CeciliaJune 17, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Those fantastic photos that you have used to show your artwork are inspiring in giving us viewers every lovely detail!

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  23. Amber MiloneJune 17, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    I love the burlap canvas and the beautiful colors you chose! Absolutely gorgeous canvas. I would never have guessed it was your first mixed media project.

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  24. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    This is amazing! No one would ever think it was your first Mixed Media project!

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  25. Caroline D.June 17, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    Gorgeous canvas you created! The stenciling behind the key makes it look both like the butterflies and the flower... clever!

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  26. HeatherJune 17, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    That's is the prettiest card I have seen in a while. Breathtaking.

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  27. jordanbev5@yahoo.comJune 17, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Love your project and especially the soft hues you chose! Great job especially since it was your first and looks totally professional! You did a wonderful job!

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  28. SethJune 17, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Love the layers Donna. If this is your first mixed media project...I say you definitely should be doing more!

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  29. sharon gJune 17, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    The glimmer mist looks great!!!!!!!!

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  30. Ain't No NinnyJune 17, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    Wow! It's hard to believe this is your first mixed-media piece, Donna. It's absolutely gorgeous! Love the embossed flower. Thanks for the tutorial!

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  31. Debbie RajcziJune 17, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Love the colors.

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  32. Linda on the PrairieJune 17, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    Great texture!

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  33. Jackie PNJune 18, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Donna, what a lovely little canvas! Really like how you used the burlap- gives it an organic feel! ")

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  34. KatiaJune 18, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    your canvas is so amazing!

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  35. TLadyJune 18, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    BEAUTIFUL JOB & a LOVELY FAMILY!!! :D

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  36. UnknownJune 19, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Wonderful job on this canvas! Such a lovely family.

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  37. YogiJune 19, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    love the flower and textural look. Have a great day

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  38. BeaJune 19, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    The flower is especially gorgeous...bea

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  39. PhyrieJune 19, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Great first project! Surely not the last... :D

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  40. MariaJune 20, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    So much beautiful texture on your canvas! That key was the perfect touch to the middle of the stencil. Thanks so much for playing with us at StencilGirl this week!

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  41. Textile RecyclerJune 21, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Haha, I love Glimmer Mist! Wonderful piece.

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  42. Jan MarieJune 21, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    Masterpiece!! You rocked this challenge, Donna! Your canvas is lovely! Love the colors, the texture and the combination of elements. . .butterfly, key, tullle so much texture and so well organized!

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  43. ChesleyJune 22, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    You project is beautiful - not bad for a first time mixed media project! You're a natural!

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  44. Martice SmithJune 22, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    Great first project, Donna! I love all the beautiful, soft textures and warm colors you've combined. Looks very elegant!

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  45. Chandra MerodJune 23, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    Nice I see the sparkle!

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