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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

May Sketch Challenge for Blue Fern Studios



What a darling sketch Michele Singh has created for BlueFern Studios May Sketch Challenge!  It’s so delightful and perfect for a child layout. I always try to stay true to Michele Singh’s sketches because they are little pieces of exquisite art.  The details she incorporates makes you want to create something equally tasteful. 

I used the sketch to preserve a memory of my little brothers and myself at a birthday party. I titled it, “Mama brought the party” because mama’s kids were the party.   There were five of us (one is missing from this photo) and we were a party wherever we went.   She always tried to dress us a like so that we would stand out in a crowd and she could quickly identify us and see what mischief we may be up too. Must have been difficult trying to keep up with five little ones, but she had the energy and strength to do it then. The lattice gate chipboard from Blue Fern Studios is featured in this sketch. I hope you join the design team at Blue Fern Studios and post your interpretation of the sketch and get a chance to win some Blue Fern Studio chipboard.

 Techniques used on chipboard:

Gabrielle Butterfly chipboard: painted in white dauber, misted, and a home-made mixture from my scrapping buddy of Prills, micro beads, mica and glitter were applied on top of the butterfly. Oh, this home-made mixture is so very yummy looking IRL.
 
Nifty Tickets and Tags chipboard: I applied the image transfer technique using some Scrap Cake papers and applied it on top of the chipboard with some cream colored acrylic paint.  After the paint dried thoroughly, I sprayed the chipboard with water and rubbed the top layered paper off to reveal the bottom layer of the printed paper.  This process renders a worn and fabric looking appearance.  It’s great for brightly colored papers. I have a much larger piece using this same technique to share with you on May 27th (my reveal day) at Blue Fern Studios.

 Lattice Fence chipboard: Apply white dauber and randomly apply white crackle paint over the fence. After the paint and crackle have thoroughly dried, use a gray watercolor pencil (dry…do not wet the pencil) and rub it in on the crackle to enhance the crackle effect.  This is one of my favorite applications because the extra step of applying the watercolor pencil really makes the crackle pop.

 




 






27 comments:

  1. Everything you do is truly gorgeous, Joyce. This is a perfect take on the sketch. Wonderful stamping and clusters. Love the different chipboard treatments.

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  2. Joyce this is so lovely and what a treasured memory to have, I love the background stamping and the little bird nest looks really sweet. Thanks for becoming a follower and leaving me such encouraging comments.

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  3. Oh this one Joyce is just gorgeous, adore the treatment on the butterfly - have a great day
    Lindy xoxo

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  4. This is such a pretty page, Joyce..I just love the sweet little banner and the lovely soft colors, so gorgeous!

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  5. Wow this is stunning.. really pretty...

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  6. Very cool stuff. I like your blog. I am now a follower! Thanks for the info on the twice monthly sketch challenge.
    Have a great week!

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  7. This is adorable, Joyce- I love your color palette and all of your details as always :)

    xErin

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  8. I love how you worked with this sketch! Beautifully designed and I love all the elements. Your mom must have been a busy lady with 5 little ones, I can't even imagine!!

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  9. This is so beautiful. I love your subtle details and your arrangement of elements.

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  10. Really gorgeous, I love the papers and the flowers and die cuts are beautiful
    Lindsay xx

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  11. Love what you did with this sketch Joyce. It really is a sensational layout. Sorry it took so long to get back to you once you posted on my blog - just busy! When you said you became a follower it didn't work though!

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  12. Such a pretty page and thanks so much for sharing so many interesting techniques, same with the chipboard flowers in your earlier post....love the look of them. xx

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  13. wow Joyce this is perfectly magical, pure bliss xoxo

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  14. Joyce, thank you for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower. I'm so happy you did because, in turn, I can now learn from your beautiful work and tutorials. I love your use of the flowers and, of course, the chipboard. GORGEOUS! Your papers are fantastic!

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  15. this is just adorable Joyce!! love your choice of colors! xxx

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  16. Thank you so much for being a follower on my blog :)

    wow...what an adorable page....so beautiful. I love the softness and all the cute details....really fantastic :)

    Wish you a happy weekend :)

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  17. ooh-la-la Joyce - gorgeous creation ... and your blue splatters, why can't I do splatters that look like that?

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  18. Awesome! Love the stamping and intricate details. The photos and journaling are priceless!

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  19. Absolute gorgeousness Joyce! loved it from the sec I saw it in the DT room, you sure know how to dress chipboard and create up storm! Congratulations on your second term with BFS, knew from starters you would!! xoxo

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  20. Oh WOW... so, so pretty! I love how you stamped the flowers behind the fence. They are so natural looking.

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  21. Ohhh Joyce, so much beauty in this layout, and ever so pretty.

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  22. Gorgeous layout Joyce! Love your attention to detail! Hope you have a safe holiday weekend!

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  23. Joyce, thank you so much for being a follower on my blog!!!)))
    And I was lucky, that I was able to see your beautiful works! They are just gorgeous!

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  24. A very touchy picture frame, it shows love. The details of the frame is so artistic and creative. I used Discount rhinestones for the glittering portion and elegance of my artwork.

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