Ustream Recap from May 16, 2015

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Hi everyone, it was so much fun hanging out with you this beautiful Saturday.  It was nice to chat with a few of my international friends for a little while. Thank you so much for everyone who came out to watch the show live. 

Today, I decided to create a layout using some of the techniques I taught in the Ustream earlier this month.   I'll link up that post below for you to reference.   I was totally inspired to do today's project based on this "On Trends" paper collection by My Mind's Eye

While my flowers are not exactly like the ones in the paper collection, I think they compliment it well. I used the papers to back my photos and offer the title to my layout.  

I used the Prima - Scenic Route Watercolor Pencils  to create my background. 

and the IndigoBlu  Flitter Box Kit to create the Foiling. 

Here is the video recording if you missed the class.  

  To finish off the layout and offer some dimension,  I added a floral spray of beautiful Prima flowers. After the class I decided to fill in with some doodles and add a few more flowers.

You can click here to access the previous post from earlier this month. 

Our next class is scheduled for June 1, 2015. 

Thanks again to everyone who came to see the show live.
It was a lot of fun, and totally spur of the moment. 

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Inspiration Mixed Media Tag

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Hi, everyone,  wow  I feel like it has been forever since I was able to get any real Inky Finger Fun Time.  I've been moving into a new home, and had LOTS of things to unpack.  I have to tell myself to get the yuck stuff done first before the fun times, or I'll never get back to the YUCK stuff.  Do you know what I mean?  Funny thing, when you start moving and cleaning inspiration finds you EVERYWHERE.   I would find an old product that I forgot about, and BOOM I wanted to play.  I would see something new and BOOM I wanted to play.  Well I'm all settled in (a few minor chores left to deal with), and the fun times are rolling on in! 

Today I'm honored to be a guest designer over on Limor Webber's Blog. I have created a tag tutorial, and hope you have a chance to stop over and take a look at the video tutorial.

I'm using the BRAND NEW Limor Webber Designs - Limor Circles Stamps by IndigoBlu.   She just restocked them, so if you have been looking for them, click the link above and grab them up!  They have been a sell out world wide for over a month now!

 

  This is one of my favorite sets in her latest collection.  I think I've used them on everything since I got them!    This set has 21 stamps, giving you endless possibilities for using them! I'm so happy for Limor's success, her new collection has been a sell out world wide.  Great news though - Limor recently restocked them in her store, so get them while you can! 

Here is a look at the finished tag.   Isn't it GORGEOUS?    You can find details about my process, and a video tutorial over on her blog today! 

CLICK HERE TO READ THE POST!

Thank you so much for stopping in today.  I hope I have inspired you! 

Tonya Gibbs

Supplies Available at LimorWebber.com

• Limor Webber Designs - Limor Circles Stamps by IndigoBlu.  
• The Crafter's Workshop - Mini Specimens Stencil
• The Crafter' Workshop -  Mini Well Rounded Stencil
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®  Gelatos® in Aqua Dolce
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Double Scoop® Gelatos® in Chocolate
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Double Scoop® Gelatos® in Metallic Mint
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Gel Medium
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen - Nougat
• Prima Marketing  Flowers - Rodanthe – Sandbank 

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With Love Canvas Recap

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Thank you to everyone who came to my debuted show as a Guest Designer for Limor Webber Designs on Ustream. I had a great time meeting so many new friends!  I thank Limor for the opportunity.

We created this canvas filled with lots of YUMMY texture.

If you missed the show, you can access the recording from Limor's Ustream: 

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/58945988

In this tutorial  I featured the new stamps designed by Limor Webber and manufactured by IndigoBlu.  These stamps are selling out World Wide!  I'm so happy and excited for Limor's success.

Limor Webber Circles

A6 Ink Splat Butterfly

Rugged Edges

Here are a list of supplies:

• IndigoBlu  Limor Webber Designs Stamps - Limor Circles
• IndigoBlu Limor Webber Designs Stamps - Splattered Butterfly
• IndigoBlu Limor Webber Designs  Stamps - Rugged Edges
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Gesso
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Glaze
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Gel Medium
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Gelatos - Blues
• Faber-Castel Design Memory Craft - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pens in Black
• Faber-Castel Design Memory Craft - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pens in May Green
• Tim Holtz - Tissue Wrap
• Jacquard Lumiere “Sunset Gold” Metallic Acrylic
• Prima Stencil - BubblesPrima Junk Yard Findings Clock Gears
• Prima Vintage Trinkets
• Lindy's Stamp Gang Industrial Chic Embossing Powders
• Cheesecloth
• Ephemera Butterflies (2)  I cut mine from scraps of scrapbook paper
• Canvas Board - 9x12
• Brayer
• Tullip Dimensional Paint - White
• Microbeads - Black
• Chipboard   Cutting the heart shape 
• Tim Holtz Grunge Paper (for the heart - you can substitute chipboard or card stock)

For the chipboard butterfly, I used a chipboard mini album that I had in my stash.  However, if you don't have one, I'm including a pattern here for you to download and use as a template for cutting the butterfly out of Med. Weight chipboard.   I don't recommend recycled packaging as you will see both sides of the butterfly and you don't want the printing visible through the painted layers. Here is the butterfly.  Please print at 100% so that the size is accurate (click the image below to see the full size).

Thanks for stopping in today. If you decided to create this canvas, I hope you share it with me on Facebook! 

Tonya 

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CHA Travel Journal

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Hi everyone, I'm excited about my upcoming trip to CHA.  I absolutely love going and meeting new friends, hanging out with old friends and seeing all the yummy new products about to release.   I have created this awesome journal to capture my travel plans, photos from the show, make and takes, notes and contacts.

Books like this help me to keep everything together.  I started out using an Mini Avery Notebook  that is about 5.5 x 8.5 inches.  I found mine at WalMart in the office supply section. This is the perfect size, because it fits in my purse and isn't too bulky.   I love the three ring system, so that I can easily shift things around in my book.  

Click here to purchase from Amazon

To alter the notebook I used Teresa Collins Designs Nine & Co. collection

Here are some photos of the album: 

On the cover I also included Flower Bouquet Silhouette Cameo Cut, and on the inside I used the  3 bracket File Folders for dividers on the inside of the book. 

I used created my own pocket pages by cutting down page protectors and sewing them with Gold thread.  

I also used glassine bags for pockets in the book. 

I created additional storage by using 5.75 x 8.75  inch envelopes and trimmed the top off to create a pocket page.  

I used the file folders from the collection as pages in the book, by cutting them in half. 

Gold glitter washi tape was added through out the book for added detail. 

I sewed all of the sticker labels down with gold thread.

 I also added a fun pocket for tags and added some sequins in the middle.  

 Binder clips and paper clips are always handy in book like this.

Here I have used one to keep my tag from flopping around.

I plan to use these tags for photos and journal spots. I may make more of the sheet protectors when I return and tuck them into the finished book. 

I kept all of my loose leaf paper in the back of the binder, so that It is easy to write my notes.  The back pocket is a great additional storage area as well. 

Here is a video walk through of the album. 

If you  are planning to attend CHA look for me!  I would love to meet you. 

Thanks for stopping in today, 

Tonya

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Ustream Reminder January 5

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Happy New Year!  

As we say goodbye to 2014 and Hello to 2015  I hope you can join me on

 

Monday, January 5, 2015 

at 8:30 pm on Ustream
  http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gibbst

 

 

 

We are going to make a layout quick and simple.
Grab out your mixed media supplies, and get ready for some fun! 

 

Thanks for your continued support!  I can't wait to see what 2015 has in store for me!  

 

 

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December Color Challenge Lindys Stamp Gang

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Hi everyone, I hope you are having a great time this holiday season.   Today I would like to share with you a mixed media layout that I created for the Lindy's Stamp Gang's December Color Challenge. I captured this sweet photo of my niece Averie kissing Gram Christmas last year.  This was the perfect photo for today's layout.  Here is a glimpse at the color challenge photo: 

I decided to use Tibetan Poppy Teal and Creme Brulee Cream which I had in my stash.  

Creme Brulee Cream     

Tibetan Poppy Teal

I didn't have anything in the Lindy's family to represent the red value in the color challenge, so I decided to reserve that color for my paper embellishments. 

I used the Creme Brulee Cream to add shimmer on all of my accent pieces.  While the Tibetan Poppy Teal was used to add contrast in my background.  Look at how beautiful my Crackle Paste Snowflakes look against the Tibetan Poppy Teal spray.  

For additional interest around my floral sprays I added a few Die-namites Dies.  The Spring Doily Die was cut in half and sprayed with the Creme Brulee Cream then added to either side of the embellishment cluster.   The flowers from the flowering branch die cut were the perfect accent for my floral sprays. I also sprayed the branch dies with the Creme Brulee Cream. 

   

Every Christmas layout needs glitter - right?  Well I used non-shed red glitter paper to create a banner across the bottom of my photo cluster, and covered wooden snowflakes with Glass Glitter. 

I framed my layout in this wooden fame that was painted with the Tibetan Poppy Teal.  It is going to look gorgeous on my wall this Holiday season. 

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

For details on how you can participate in this challenge, please visit the Lindy's Stamp Gang Blog.

Thanks for stopping in today,
Tonya

Supplies:

• Lindy's Stamp Gang - Tibetan Poppy Teal
• Lindy's Stamp Gang - Creme Brulee Cream
• Die-namites This - Flowering Branch
• Die-namites This - Spring Doily
• American Crafts - Wooden Snowflakes
• Ranger Ink - Dyan Reaveley - Let It Snow Stencil
• Ranger Ink - Wendy Vecchi - Crackled Texture Paste
• Fiskars - Jenny Bowlin Blue Ribbon Punch
• Fiskars - Teresa Collins - Love Punch
• Cosmo Cricket - Red Adhesive Glitter Paper
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®  Gel Medium
• Glass Glitter - Vintage Silver
• Resin Frame
• Lace
• Hymnal Paper
• Red Burlap
• Thread - Red
• White Card stock 
• EK Success - Zig - Wink of Stella Pen (red) 
• Teresa Collins - Sequins
• Flowers
• Deco - Glamour Dust (sugar fine clear glitter)
• Melissa Frances - Heart Resin

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Masculine Mixed Media Card - Time to Celebrate

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OH MY GOODNESS - Why have I waited so long to purchase a Gelli plate?   I'm having so much fun!   I've created dozens of prints over the last few weeks.

I wanted to share an idea of how to use those prints.  If you have followed me for a while, you know that I'm just not much for "journaling".  Don't get me wrong, I have dozens of journals, and I have some that are mixed media, that I've started.  But I like to practice techniques on card stock then create projects with them, instead of hiding them away in a journal.

I created this masculine card to give to my nephew for his birthday.  These Gelli prints are PERFECT for Masculine card backgrounds.  So FUN, vibrant, and the perfect amount of grunge.

Earlier this year, I shared with you a post on how I created these wood veneers from the wood shapes you find in the craft section and stamps in your stash.  This is a perfect way to create custom embellishments with a trendy flare without breaking the wallet.  But I also encourage you to dig through your stash, and see if you can find something that would work.  Perhaps stickers of clocks, puzzle pieces, gears, washers, clocks, wood shapes, or  hexagon shaped die-cuts.

For the inside of my card, I used the Heidi Swapp Coral ink and a Fiskars Hexagon Sentiment Stamp set.  The "Time to Celebrate" perfectly mimicked the cluster of embellishments on the cover.

I have prepared a process video, showing how I put the card together:

I hope you enjoyed my share today,  Don't forget that we have a Ustream, Monday, December 1, 2014  at 8:30 p.m. Est.  We are going to create some fun Christmas cards using Gelli Prints and Die-nmaties Dies.

Thanks for stopping in today,
Tonya

Supplies:

• Gelli Plate (any size)
• Paint (colors of your choice)
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Whipped Spackle.
• Fiskars Hexagon Sentiment Stamp
• Heidi Swapp Coral Ink
• Heidi Swapp Honeycomb Stencil 6x6
• Prima Wood Veneer Celebrate Flag
• Recollections  Wood Veneer Frame
• Cardstock
• 7 Gypsies Gears
• Twine

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November Ustream Update

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Wow we had such a great time on Ustream creating this lovely chalkboard.

There are lots of tutorials out there for using paint pens, embossing powders/stamps and colored pencils to make your boards look neater and professionally printed. However,  I wanted this class to focus on using actual chalk!  I shared tricks for getting the looks you want even if you think you can't draw.  

The two templates that I used in today's class were made by Hot Off The Press - they are older, and may be hard to find.  Check with your local retailers to see if you can get them in your market area.  If you can't no worries,  look at your stencils, dies, and electronic cutters and see if you can create a similar effect with something you have in your stash! 

Hot Off the Press Layered Ribbon Banners

Hot Off The Press - Swirly Doodles

Thank you to those who were able to make the show live.  If you were unable to attend, you can watch it on YouTube. 

The best advice I can give is PRACTICE!

Thanks for watching,  now get out there and create a beautiful Chalkboard for the Holidays.   I can't wait to see what you make.

Save the Date:  Our next Ustream will be December 1, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. EST. 

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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