Grandparents Mixed Media Layout

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Hi everyone, today I have a super Shabby Chic layout to share with you using Die-namites Sketch & Dare Challenge for July 2015.  I'm also using lots of Prima goodness in this layout as well.

Here is a glimpse at this month's sketch. The Dare was to doodle on your project.   I chose the Large Ivy Die and the Flowering Branch die for today's layout.

I cut the large ivy die 4 times from thin chipboard. Then I glued two of the chipboard pieces together, to make a chipboard accent which is a super popular trend at the moment. This gave me two chipboard accent pieces to use on my layout. 

I then used the negative pieces from the die-cut with the Prima Textural White Crackle Paste to create a second look on my layout.  Then I used the Prima Chalk - Pastel Green to bring out the crackle in the stenciling work.  

Here is a process video showing how I created the layout.

For Details on how you can enter the challenge, please visit the Die-namites' Blog here.  You have until July 31 to link up your post, and be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to Die-namites Dies. 

Thanks for stopping in today,
Tonya

Supplies:

• Die-Namites - Die - Large Ivy
• Die-Namites - Die - Flowering Branch
• Prima - Fairy Belle Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - La Spa
• Prima - Fairy Belle Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - La Ronde
• Prima - Soubrette Collection - Flower Embellishments - White
• Prima - Mini Sachet Collection - Flower Embellishments - Pearl
• Prima - Ingvild Bolme - Chalk Fluid Edger - Pastel Green
• Prima - Ingvild Bolme - Chalk Fluid Edger - Old Rose
• Prima - Ingvild Bolme - Chalk Fluid Edger - Shabby Tote
• Prima - Art Extravagance - Texture Paste - White Crackle - 8.5 Ounces
• Prima - Tea-Thyme Collection - Trinkets - Metal Embellishments
• Prima - Nature Garden Collection - Resist Canvas - Natural Shapes
• Prima - Trim - Jute - Wheat
• Prima - Finnabair - Art Ingredients - Glass Glitter - Sterling
• Prima - Finnabair - Art Ingredients - Glass Beads - Crystal
• Prima - Cabachon Collection - Donna Downey - Lace - Natural - 30 Yards
• Prima - Clear Acrylic Stamps and Self Adhesive Jewels - Hex Net
• Lindy's Stamp Gang - Glitz Spritz - Shimmer Mist - Blazing Sun
• Lindy's Stamp Gang - Tres Chic - Flat Fabio - Chateau Rose
• Martha Stewart Crafts - Craft Punch - Classic Butterfly
• Advantus - Tim Holtz - Idea-ology Collection - Pen Nibs
• Advantus - Tim Holtz - Idea-ology Collection - Loop Pins
• Ranger Ink - Wendy Vecchi - Archival Ink Pads - Potting Soil
• Ranger Ink - Glossy Accents
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gesso
• Liquitex - Bright Irredescent Gold Ink
• Tag - 2.5 inch
• Sharpie - Fine point pen

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Father's Day Card for Die-namites June Sketch and Dare Challenge

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Hi everyone,  I had a great time this weekend playing with my little nephew Cooper.  He spent all day Saturday with me, and I shared with him the Gelli Plate. My entire dining room table was covered in gorgeous prints.  I saved back a few of his prints, to create Father's day cards.  Here is little Cooper pulling what he called his favorite print - which he promptly took home to keep. LOL - I love this so much!

I decided to participate in this Month's Sketch & Dare Challenge over on the Die-namite's blog.  Here is the sketch.

 

 

I used the Leafy Flowers die in my blog post today.

Leafy Flowers Dies

On this print, Cooper used Plaid's Kiwi and English Navy Apple Barrel craft paints with the Crafter's Workshop Gear stencil.  It made a really interesting looking print.  Very Masculine!   So I decided to cut my die from navy blue, and use the same cardstock for my card base.  The card is an A2 top folding card.  

 

 

Lately, I've been practicing hand lettering for card sentiments.  So this seemed like a perfect opportunity to doodle the sentiment for the front and inside of the card.

 

 

Here is a process video of me creating the card from start to finish.  I think I might give this card to Coop to share with his Dad. 

 

TO ENTER the Die-Namites June Sketch Challenge please visit the blog post. Don't forget to link up your card before the last day of the month. 

 

Thanks for stopping by today,

 

Tonya

 

 

Supplies:

• Die-namites Dies Leafy Flowers
• Navy Blue cardstock
• Kraft cardstock
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
• Ranger Ink - Archival Ink - Coffee
• Tim Holtz - Idea-ology  Tiny Attacher
• Gelli Plate
• Plaid - Apple Barrel Craft Paint - Kiwi
• Plaid - Apple Barrel Craft Paint - English Navy
• The Crafter's Workshop  - Mini Gears
• IndigoBlu - Limor Webber Designs - Rugged Edges Stamps
• Speed Ball - Brayer
• Foray - Gelio Gel Ink Pen .7mm
• Liquitex - Irridescent Bright Gold Ink

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Nov. Sketch & Dare Challenge

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Hi everyone it is my day over on the Die-Namites' blog today and I'm sharing with you my take on the November Sketch and Dare Challenge.   Here is a the sketch: 

I used the Holiday Wreath and Flower Scroll dies in today's project. 

        

I have added a process video on the blog post of me creating this card.

View My Post
On The Die-Namties' Blog

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TO ENTER the Die~Namites Dies November Sketch Challenge YOU MUST:

1. Use at least one Die~Namites Die in your creation.
2. Use the SKETCH! It can be interpreted (loosely or exactly) as a card, layout or altered piece!
3. Incorporate the DARE into your creation.
4. Mention the Die~Namites Die you used in your blog post.
5. Link back to the Die~Namites Dies Blog.
6. You have until the last day of the month to post your creation on your blog and link up to this post.  **PLEASE add a link to your direct post, not your entire blog.**

Each participant will receive one entry into our random drawing

for each entry into the challenge.

 A random winner will be chosen from eligible participants for a

$25 Gift Certificate to Die~Namites Dies.

Enter the Challenge Here

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Thanks for stopping in today. 

Tonya Gibbs

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
INSTAGRAM: #FollowingTonyaGibbs | TWITTER: @gibbst #FollowingTonyaGibbs | FACEBOOK: Tag Tonya Gibbs #FollowingTonyaGibbs

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Thank You Card - Die-namites Sketch & Dare Challenge

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Hi everyone, it is my day over on the Die-namites Blog and I'm sharing with you a process video of me creating this beautiful card using the October Sketch & Dare Challenge.

 

For my card today I used the Pretty Cornucopia die which was released a few months ago.

Pretty Cornucopia

 

Here is the October sketch:

This month's DARE is to use BURLAP! 

 A random winner will be chosen from eligible participants for a

$25 Gift Certificate to Die~Namites Dies.

 

There is still time to enter the contest. 

Click here for contest details.

 

 

Here is a link to my full blog post with all the details about this project and the contest.  I hope you have a chance to visit the Die-Namites blog and see the video tutorial.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya

 

Supplies:

• Die-namites Pretty Cornucopia Die
• My Mind's Eye -  Reunion 6x6 pad
• Ranger Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Markers  Ripe Persimmon 
• Ranger Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Markers  Peeled Paint
• Ranger Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Vintage Photo
• Ranger Ink, Gold Embossing Powder Queen's Gold (new name Princess Gold)
• Burlap Ribbon
• Lace
• Versa Ink Pad
• card stock -  Manila, Orange, Yellow, Green, and  
• Recycled Packaging Corrugated Chipboard
• Studio G - Thank You Stamp
• Standard Landscape - A2  card base with Kraft Card stock
• Foam Adhesive
• Tombo Mono Adhesive
• Score Tape

 

 

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
INSTAGRAM: #FollowingTonyaGibbs | TWITTER: @gibbst #FollowingTonyaGibbs | FACEBOOK: Tag Tonya Gibbs #FollowingTonyaGibbs

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Die-Namites Sketch and Dare Challenge

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Have you seen this month's sketch & dare challenge over on the Die-namites' Dies Blog?  This month the dare is to use something ORANGE!

There are  THREE WAYS TO ENTER...
the Die~Namites Monthly Challenge!

Visit the blog for details on how to enter for a chance to win a
$25 Gift Certificate to Die~Namites Dies.

 

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!

Here is my design for this month.

 

 

Can't wait to see what you create.

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya

Product List:

• Die-Namites Dies - Butterfly Swirl
• Die-Namites Dies - Winter Bouquet
• Die-Namites Dies - Ivy Corner
• My Mind's Eye - Reunion Paper Collection 6x6
• Cardstock
• Ranger - Archival Ink - Potting Soil
• Studio G - Thank you
• Provo Craft - Dots Embossing folder
• EK Success Circle Punch 1.5 inches
• EK Success - Martha Steward Punch - Floral Lace Border Punch
• Prima Lace - Alencon Collection - Tea Stained Crocheted Rosette
• Prima Chalks - Moss Lawn, Pastel Peach, Pastel Blue, Coltfoot Stemens, Old Road

 

 

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Die-Namites August Sketch and Dare Challenge

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Hi everyone, I'm introducing the Die-Namites Dies Sketch and Dare Challenge this month over on the Die-Namites blog.  To participate in this month's Sketch & Dare Challenge  Create a project using this sketch

 

There are THREE WAYS TO ENTER
the Die~Namites Monthly Challenge

 

• Entry #1 YOU MUST....use at least one Die~Namites Die in your creation.
• Entry #2 USE the sketch! It can be interpreted (loosely or exactly) as a card, layout or altered piece!
• Entry #3 INCORPORATE the dare into your creation.

Each participant will receive one entry into our random drawing for each entry into the challenge.

 

You have until the last day of the month to post your creation on your blog, with mention of the Die~Namites Die used and a link back to the Die~Namites Dies blog.

 

Link your blog post, using Inlinkz, to the Die~Namites Die blog.

 

 

A random winner will be chosen from eligible participants for a $25 Gift Certificate to Die~Namites Dies.

 

For my card I used these awesome dies from Die-Namites:

Ivy Corner Die

Heart Doily Die

Over on the blog I'm sharing with you a tutorial on how I used Washi Tape on this card.  I hope you have  a chance to go check out the post.  

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
INSTAGRAM: #FollowingTonyaGibbs | TWITTER: @gibbst #FollowingTonyaGibbs | FACEBOOK: Tag Tonya Gibbs #FollowingTonyaGibbs

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Die-Namites July Sketch Challenge

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Hi you guys it is my day over on the Die-Namites blog.

 

Have you had a chance to participate in this month's Sketch & Dare challenge? If not don't let time get away from you - You could win a $25 Gift Certificate to Die-namties.

There are  THREE WAYS TO ENTER...

the Die~Namites Monthly Challenge!

Entry #1 YOU MUST....use at least one Die~Namites Die in your creation.
Entry #2 USE the sketch! It can be interpreted (loosely or exactly)

 as a card, layout or altered piece!
Entry #3 INCORPORATE the dare into your creation.

Each participant will receive one entry into our random drawing
for each entry into the challenge.

CLICK HERE TO LINK UP YOUR POST & GET ALL THE DETAILS!

Here is the sketch for July 2014 the Dare was to use something BLUE!

 

 

 

 

 For my card today I decided to use this new die from the May Releases

 Hoppy Flowers on today's card:

 

 

 

Here is the card that I created for the challenge.
Please visit my post for details on this card. 

 

 I hope you participate in the challenge.  It is so fun, and you have lots of chances to be entered.  

Thanks for Stopping in Today,
Tonya

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
INSTAGRAM: #FollowingTonyaGibbs | TWITTER: @gibbst #FollowingTonyaGibbs | FACEBOOK: TAG -  Tonya Gibbs #FollowingTonyaGibbs

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Birthday Card and Die-Namites May Challenge

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Happy Mother's Day -  I hope you have an amazing day today!
I've created a card using the sketch from the May Sketch & Dare Challenge.

Have you submitted your project for the Die-Namites May Sketch & Dare challenge?  

Don't let the time get away from you! 

Rules can be found here!  What are you waiting for?  

 You have until the last day of the month to post your creation on your blog,

with mention of the Die~Namites Die used and a link back to the Die~Namites Dies blog.

Link your blog post, using Inlinkz, to the Die~Namites Die blog.

 A random winner will be chosen from eligible participants for a
$25 Gift Certificate to the Die~Namites Dies.

Here is a glimpse at the sketch.

For today's card I used three dies from Die-Namites 

Winter Bouquet

Spring Doily

Leafy Branch

The Spring Doily is so delicate and creates the perfect background for my floral spray.  I used standard weight copy paper to cut the doily so that it would remain soft and light weight. 

Before die-cutting my Winter Bouquet flowers, I Pre-Gessoed the cardstock.  Then used my Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft pens to color them.   I love how they look variegated in yellow, orange and pink.  To smooth the colors together, I spritz them and the focal point flower with the Heidi Swapp Color Shine in Gold Lume!  (YES, I'm still on a midas kick). 

I cut the branches off the Leafy Branch and adhered them around a glue dot in multiple layers to create the flower in the focal point of my card.  To finish off all of my flower centers I added a Webster's Pages Sparkler.

I love how my focal flower mimics the same shape as the sunflowers in the Winter Bouquet Die.

I can't wait to see what you create with this sketch challenge and dare.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya

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Masculine Card using April Challenge by Tonya Gibbs

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  Today I thought I would share with you a masculine card using the April Sketch Challenge.  By making a few extra adjustments, I was able to convert this feminine sketch into a masculine card. 

For today's card  I used a combo of washi tapes from Teresa Collins Designs Memorabilia and You Are My Happy Collections.   Since my washi tape selection had a horizontal pattern, I decided to change the orientation of the card from the original sketch. TIP:  Rotating a sketch can give the sketch a new look! 

I created clusters that combine the sequins from the Teresa Collins' Family Stories and Memorabilia Collections with the Tiny Stars Wood Veneers from Studio Calico. Substituting the star shapes instead of the heart offered a more "masculine" touch to the card.   The sentiment was a stamp from Fiskars' All Year Cheer Cling Mount Stamps, and Teresa Collins Designs' Memorabilia Enamel Dots in black nicely filled in the negative space under the sentiment.  

Another substitution that offered a more masculine feel was replacing the doily with a few nesting cuts from the Spellbinder's Labels 18 die.  I tried to find a labels die in my stash that best matched the pattern in the washi tape.  In this layer cluster, the background was cut from a scrap piece of 7Gypsies corrugated paper. For the next layer,  I covered a scrap of cardstock with the blue washi tape before die-cutting. All these layers offered a beautiful depth of field for my sentiment. 

I hope I have given you a few ideas of how you can multipurpose sketches to fit your masculine needs. 

I hope you guys have time to participate in the April Sketch Challenge.  There are only a few extra days left. There have been a few submission.  To see them check out the LinkZ app at the bottom of this linked post.  

Thanks for stopping in today, 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com 

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