Tag Archives: blog hop

Base and Bling, More than Crafty Jewelry

Posted on by
10

make it monday blog hop fall logoIt’s another Make It Monday blog hop! If you’ve come here from Alison Day’s site, welcome! Alison shared how she turned an inspiration prompt into a fall themed decoration perfect for her Canadian Thanksgiving today. She shows a lovely piece of home decor she has artfully created. Don’t forget to go back and see it if you haven’t already.

Don’t you love it when you can find more than one way to use something? I know I do! Previously, I introduced you to the quick and easy Base and Bling products in this post. But did you know you can use them for more than just accessories? Take a peek at this video and see more great ideas. Remember, I ALWAYS show you ideas because it can lead you to think of using things in new ways. This is another one of the the times that what was intended for one thing can lead you to use it in several different ways. I didn’t create this video, but why spend time doing that when I can share this one and I’ll be making something or looking for something else to share with you!

If you see anything for which you want more info, there are links below that will take you to my Close to My Heart online shop,

Here is a quick card made with one of the Base and Bling images. I will probably never use all the images for jewelry, so it’s fun to know they can work on other things! This image came from the Journey Style Sheet and was used with a piece of paper from the Chalk it Up paper pack, Black Shimmer Trim, and an arrow from the Chalk it Up Assortment.

base and bling card

base and bling journey style sheet image on card

Now you’ll want to go over and visit Connie Hanks from Clicky Chick Creates who has created fall banners in preparation for US Thanksgiving next month, but is saying “cheers” to her Canadian friends in celebration of Thanksgiving Day in Canada today! You’ll love her helpful hints regarding creating banners that have a cohesive look with their theme by the papers and textures you select.

See you next time!

Get your digital copy of the annual idea book here:

CTMH annual inspirations 2014-15

Right Click on the image to download your own digital copy of the Annual Inspirations Book.

Cheers to YOUR Artful Adventures,

KS

 

 

Look at all the options for Base and Bling!


Watercolor Background Effect Using Ink

Posted on by
11

make it monday kristie sloan artful adventuresWelcome to another Make It Monday blog hop project! You can check out the list of participants later in this post.

In today’s project, we’ll learn how to create a watercolor background using water soluble dye based ink pads that you may have on hand for stamping. Creating this effect uses very few items.

All we need are:

  • Ink colors
  • Acrylic stamp block
  • Tiny mister for water
  • Card stock or other paper
watercolor ink background tools

Very few items are needed for this technique.

A quick and easy way to apply the ink to your block is to just rub the corner of your ink pad onto the center of the block.

Rub ink into the center of the acrylic block.

Rub ink into the center of the acrylic block.

Mist the ink with your sprayer and let it mingle for a moment before applying it to your paper. I just used a piece of card stock for this project, but you could certainly use watercolor or a mixed media paper. If using card stock, make sure to not over saturate your paper with water. Wipe the block off between colors, or even between applications. Baby wipes are a great item to have in your craft room! Continue to randomly stamp the colors until you are happy with the results. Don’t worry about leaving white spaces, they can work well into your finished piece.

Stamp the ink from the acrylic block randomly on the paper, changing colors as desired

Stamp the ink from the acrylic block randomly on the paper, changing colors as desired.

Now you have a background piece to use as you wish. I cut a piece to use as a card front, however you can use this technique in selected spots on a scrapbook page background for a nice artsy feel. Since the background has so much going on, I wanted to just create a simple card by only using black to stamp any designs or greetings. Here is the finished card, using a black card base (with white liner), backed  with a piece of CTMH Thistle card stock.

Design and greeting stamped in black

Design and greeting stamped in black.

For a finishing touch, I added a rhinestone for the head of the butterfly on the right.

I’m happy with the way the card turned out, and I have enough paper to use for another card. These are not colors I would normally use, but I’m glad I gave them a try!

Be sure to visit the next stop on the Make It Monday hop, Jen Wright. She’s got some ideas for a scrapbook template and a challenge. Here is the whole list this week:

Connie Hanks: Layers on scrapbook layouts

      You’re Here — Kristie Sloan: Watercolor Effects Using Ink

Jen Wright: Scrapbook template ideas and challenge

Alice Boll: Capture the beauty of fall on a ‘WonderFALL’ scrapbook layout

Gina Zee: Make a school themed tag from a cereal box

 

Until our next Artful Adventure,

KS

 

 

Here are some handy links to some of the products in this project. When you use these links to purchase these items, I receive a commission. Yes, shameless promotion!


Fast and Fabulous Base and Bling Necklace

Posted on by
13

Welcome to a Make It Monday project!

Base and Bling Necklace.

Base and Bling Necklace.

I am so excited to invite you to meet a few of my creative and crafty friends from all over the world with this new blog hop! I am amazed at the diverse and creative projects these ladies share! I met many of them through Layout-a-day, so it’s safe to say many of them enjoy scrapbooking. However, you’ll find they have a passion for projects from Scrapbooking to Art, Embroidery to Photo Management, paper to digital. Come join the fun!

Today I want to show you a quick way to create a personalized necklace with minimal supplies. In fact, once you have the supplies, you’ll be ready to make more of these not only for yourself, but they make great, affordable gifts. Who doesn’t like a thoughtful gift?

You’ll need:

  • A pendant base
  • A beveled glass cover
  • Clear craft lacquer
  • An image to use
  • A Necklace chain
  • Charms (optional)

You can create your own image the size you need, but there are images ready to just peel and stick! Take a look at these choices from Close To My Heart:

base and bling story teller style sheet - Z1973

Base and Bling Story Teller Style Sheet

base and bling signature style sheet - Z2055

Base and Bling Signature Style Sheet

base and bling journey style sheet - Z2054

Base and Bling Journey Style Sheet

base and bling free thinker style sheet - Z1974

Base and Bling Free Thinker Style Sheet

base and bling dreamer style sheet - Z1976

Base and Bling Dreamer Style Sheet

base and bling craft queen style sheet - Z1975

Base and Bling Craft Queen Style Sheet

 

Once you select your image you need your base. Here are the bases that are currently available from CTMH:

CTMH Pendant Bases

CTMH Pendant Bases

 

Select a glass cover to match your base.

Rectangle Glass Cover

Rectangle Glass Cover

Oval Glass Cover

Oval Glass Cover

Circle and Square Glass Cover

Circle and Square Glass Cover

 

I decided to use a rectangular image and a square base. They are the same width, so just trim the height to fit.

Rectangle image used for square pendant

Rectangle image used for square pendant.

 

Place the image into the base and press firmly against the base. It’s okay to press it up the side a tiny bit, because once the cover is placed in the base, it will look fine! If you have created your own image, you will need to adhere it to the base.

Adhere image to the base and press firmly in place

Adhere image to the base and press firmly in place.

 

Next, you’ll want to have your cover and a wipe ready, along with the clear craft lacquer. I’ve used the  Liquid Glass from Close to My Heart.

Have your items ready, along with a wipe

Have your items ready, along with a wipe.

CTMH Liquid Glass

CTMH Liquid Glass

 

There is no need to completely cover the image with the lacquer, because as you press the cover on, it will spread on. Look closely at the following, and you can see that there is space that has not been covered.

Add clear craft lacquer to over image to adhere the glass cover

Add clear craft lacquer to over image to adhere the glass cover.

 

As you press down the cover, you will be pressing out any air bubbles. Look to make sure you have pressed them out. Quickly wipe any excess lacquer that may have seeped out from the edges. Hold the cover in place for a moment to make sure you have a good seal. Allow project to set for awhile to be sure the lacquer is dry. I like to let mine set for about 24 hours, just to be safe.

Press on the cover and wipe edges

Press on the cover and wipe edges.

 

That’s it! Add a chain and you’re finished.

Base and Bling Necklace

Base and Bling Necklace.

 

Here are some other pendants created from the same style sheet.

additional base and bling pendants

 

To further customize your creation you can add some charms. Who knows, you may already have some charms you can add to your chain! Links to the currently available CTMH charms are in the product links below. (Affiliate links)

Oval Pendant with added Charms

Oval Pendant with added Charms!

 

Thanks for visiting today. I hope you will visit the others on the hop this week. Next up on the hop is Gina Zee from MesstakenIdentity with a very artistic way to save a stained shirt!

make it monday kristie sloan artful adventures

Here is list for our blog hop this week:

Connie Hanks: Clicky Chick Creates – cupcake toppers with a crafty feel.

Karen Fitting:  Photos Kept Alive  – Using Panstoria Artisan to make a 3D frame from your pictures.

Alison Day: Alison Day Designs – Take your layouts from ‘meh’ to ‘Marvellous’ with these simple framing ideas!

Alice Boll:  Scrapbook Wonderland   – Learn how to use your artwork on a scrapbook layout.

Beth Soler: Scrapping Wonders  – Creating labels for our Project Life and Scrapbook layouts with my Cricut.

Melissa Shanhun: Digital Scrapbooking HQ  – How to create a simple digital Project Life style page without templates (video tutorial)

This is where you are!  Kristie Sloan: Artful Adventures  –  Create a simple customized necklace with minimal supplies!

Gina Zee – MesstakenIdentity – See how to rescue a stained shirt using some artistic flair!

Cheers to YOUR Artful Adventures,

KS

 

 

Here are some quick links to the Base and Bling products to make these fun pieces.


Made for Mom with Love

Posted on by
31

1 sheet mini album Made for Mom with Love, Gift Ideas Hop. Join the journey to find some great ideas for gifts to give the moms on your list or create a list to give your loved ones of the things you would enjoy for yourself!  Welcome to the Don’t forget, there are some freebies to pick up along the way, too!

In this post:

  • I’ll tell you about easy little mini albums you can create from one sheet of paper (or even a digital version)
  • Show you a video on how to create one (even though it is for a different season, it still goes together the same way!)
  • Offer you printed directions and/or a digital layered PSD file
  • Link you to the next site in our special hop
  • Provide you with a list of all the hop participants

Let’s get started!

Here at Artful Adventures, I like to offer you ideas to kick it up a notch – without a lot of hassle!  Here is a special do-it-yourself kind of gift that lends itself well to any number of occasions.  By taking just one 12×12 inch sheet of double-sided paper, or card stock, you can easily create a special little mini-album. Just a few basic touches will make it special, but you can add whatever you’d like.  In other words, how simple or fancy you make it is all up to you!  You can add pictures, quotes, stickers, fibers, beads, buttons…..  there are endless possibilites.

Here is a look at a little mini album made from one sheet of paper.

1 sheet mini album

Here is the video to show you how to do it.

Just enter your info below to receive your copy of the written directions for the 12×12″ sheet, or for a digital layered PSD file.

 

Please visit each site on the hop to see the special deal they are offering. There is such a diversity of creative things any mother would love to receive in honor of Mother’s Day. Note: If you joined us somewhere along the way, please start HERE so you don’t miss a thing!  

Now Hop on over to visit Vi at Creative Threadz and see what she has for you! 

All Participants:

Lain at Layout a Day

Debbie at Scrap Me Quick Designs

Monica at Scrap Inspired

Melissa at Digital Scrapbooking HQ

Pam at Keeping Life Creative

Diane at Capadia Designs

Beth at Scrapping Wonders

Kelli at Use It Scrapbooking!

Jen at Jen Wright Designs

Alice at Scrapbook Wonderland

Gee Zee at Messtaken Identity

Cara at Let’s Learn with Cara Miller

Rebecca at Pictures to Scrapbook

Heather at NoExcuseScrapbooking 

Kristie at Artful Adventures  <— You are here now!