Thursday, April 1, 2010

GCD Studios Scrapbook.com Challenge

This month over at Scrapbook.com I posted a GCD Studios challenge! Check it out here and be sure to give it a go for a chance to win some awesome goodies! Sometimes I tend to get into a scrappy funk and need a challenge to get me to do something new...this challenge is just for you if you find yourself in the same place from time to time.

I challenged myself to incorporate some sort of mixed media (paint, ink, or other fun technique) into my layout. I tend to keep things very neat and clean. I rarely add any kind of ink, paint or distressing. Not for this layout!

I dug into my paint, spray ink, and the new GCD Studios Tool and chipboard! I still kept true to my typical layout style but I "dressed up" my title by using using the tool to stamp little snowflakes on the G. I then very lightly painted it with white paint. After it was dried I sprayed it with a little spray ink and then lightly wiped it off. I love how the ink seeped into the embossed images.

So if your feeling a little bit "artsy" and need a jump start before your next project. Pull out some paint or other mixed media product and scrap away!

8 comments:

Jocelyn said...

Oh I love this LO and love what you did with the letter....those tools are awesome...on my wish list!!!

Wishing you and your family a very Blessed Easter!

Jennifer Richardson said...

Hi Mimi! I am so sorry it has taken me so long to get this message to you as things have just been wild around here. I just wanted to let you know I did recieve the prize I won from the Handmade blog hop and I just loved it :) I used the gift box in my daughters easter basket today for a new cross necklace we got her (shes 8) and she was almost as excited about the box as she was the jewlery lol. Future paper addict Im SURE! The extra goodies were so much fun too. Thanks again. I have bookmarked you blog and cant wait to check in often to see your beautiful work. :) Happy Easter & Spring time!
Jenn Richardson

marcibun said...

This is sooo cool Mimi! I love the stamping on the "G", I've been looking at that chipart set and wondering....I really like what you did with it.

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

this is adorable mimi!!! I loveeeeeeeeee the photos and the texture on the 'g'! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Marlene said...

Layout looks awesome! Love your "G".

Christiane said...

ahhh, i'm so in love with this tool and your work!!
happy easter!!

Melonie said...

Super cute LO! Love that G:) Hope you had a good weekend!

Rebecca Keppel said...

Love what you did with the chipboard tool--soooo cool!