Colouring Chipboard with Pencils

Hi Everyone

It's Wendy back for this months projects and a couple where I have gone back to something I enjoy immensely and that is colouring with pencils.  The adult colouring in phase is going gangbusters at the moment and I have to admit that I have been caught up in the craze for a while now.  What can I say I just love to colour! You can also achieve a beautiful finish using pencils to colour directly on chipboard as well (note the higher wax content of the pencils gives better coverage).

The first project is a "postcard" and like a couple of my previous projects this was just part of a pull-a-part book I picked up a typo.  The project just lets the chipboard stand out (I have inked this in archival black).  The colouring does take a while but the end result is so worth it. I have also used some black rhinestones to make it really pop!

The next project you can see how vibrant the colour is on the feathers - this has been done with prisma colour pencils.

Hope you like these projects and feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the colour combinations or how to use pencils on chipboard.

Have a great week and keep creating!

Wendy

Chipboard Used

ID0007

IDD0058

Catching Dreams and Preparing for Easter

Well, hello there everyone! It's Julianne joining you today, and I will be sharing two projects that I have created, using the wonderful Imaginarium Design chipboard. 

Let me start with my dream catcher. This project is not for the faint of heart (as I learnt the hard way, lol!). I had a wonderful time creating this masterpiece, but it definitely took a little longer than I expected. At least I'll know better for the next one. :)

The best thing about this project is the limitless possibilities in regards to colour schemes and the details added. And Imaginarium Designs makes several different doilies, so there are plenty of options for the centre focal point. 

I have used the Kate Doily for my centre piece, simply embossing it with embossing powder, and adding rhinestones at several different points to add sparkle. 

I have used both the peacock and skeletal feathers (in different sizes) on my dream catcher. They have been embossed with embossing powder, then highlighted with pink glitter glue. 

I have finished the bottom of the dream catcher with strips of ribbon, both smooth and textured, some leather binding, and beads. On the top half, I have added roses and flowers, randomly placed large rhinestones, and some Prima star vines. I've finished with a spray of pink mist on several of the flowers. 

IMAGINARIUM DESIGNS PRODUCTS USED:

CODE:IDDL0002 Peacock Feather Large

CODE: IDDL0006 Skeletal Feather

CODE: IDDL0003 Skeletal Feather (Large)

 CODE: IDS0082 Kate Doily

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My second project is a quick and simple Easter jar, created with an empty Moccona coffee jar. 

Seriously, this project took me all of maybe 20 minutes to complete. My daughter asked for a jar to keep her mini Easter eggs in, and this was the end result. 

I wrapped burlap ribbon around the jar, and adhered it with extra strong tape. I then added a strip of Easter paper over the burlap and finished with a layered cherry blossom flower, felt flowers and resin roses in the centre. I decorated the edge of the paper with teal rhinestones (because a girl ALWAYS needs a little bling!). 

I have glued a rabbit, in a basket, to the jar lid, and finished with two strips of ribbon around the lid edge (one yellow and one teal). 

The cherry blossom has been created using Zing Embossing Powder in teal, then layering each piece on top of the other, to create a raised flower. 

My daughter now has her mini egg jar, and is very happy. :)

IMAGINARIUM DESIGNS PRODUCTS USED:

CODE: IDDL0013 Loolabelle's Cherry Blossom

Thank-you so much for stopping by and joining me today. It has been a pleasure being able to share my projects with you. Don't forget to leave a comment and a little love, and you will automatically be entered into the draw to win a prize back of Imaginarium Designs goodies. 

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JULES THE BLING PRINCESS

Until next time, 

happy scrapping and crafting,

JULES. 

Adore layout and Altered Book By Sue Smyth

I was inspired by a layout I saw recently that used lots of chipboard doors

over a layout. I though I could do the same with frames.

Often the repetition of the same shape or concept 

can look very pleasing on a layout.

I have embossed all of the frames to give them something in common.

Though some I have crackled and aged some for a slight variety.

Some frames do not have a photo in them 

just a resin shape.

Because the frames are so ornate, you can keep the journaling 

and title simple and plain.

Adhere some of the frames to the layout flat and 

others with 3 D tape for a interesting play 

with layers.

A mini Tutorial on the gold crackle frames

Step 1

Spray the frames with Matt black spray paint 

Step 2

Apply embossing medium with a crackle stamp.

I have a crackle roller .

 Step 3 

Sprinkle with gold embossing powder.

Step 4 

Shake off excess 

Step 5 

Heat emboss 

Imaginarium Chipboard 

Altered Book 

Old books are easily sourced as a base to start a project on.

I have used an old Reader's Digest here.

Which cost just $1.00

Do make sure it has a sturdy and unbroken

cover to start with. 

Open out to the middle, and this may 

take a little time, adhere every page together 

on each side with gel medium or PVA glue

.

Handy Hint

Tear out every 3rd page or so, to reduce the volume

and the amount of pages you will have to glue.

When dry, use a scalpel to cut out the centre, to form 

a recess for the photos.

I have used embossing powders to alter the chipboard

children, in the same colours as the rest of the project, and painted

the butterflies with Metallic blue paint.

The top flourish, is painted with white gesso, several coats

give a better look. Then I have stamped randomly over

it with a sepia ink. Ink around the edges

in a sand colour for a soft gentle look.

The thistles and wildflowers have been painted with gesso. Then I have

added micro beads over certain areas, with Dimensional magic.

When dry, paint with gesso again and spray with Olive 

glimmer mist. Rub over a little metallic blue paint where

the beads are for greater detail.

I have used a white paint pen to add even more detail to the 

thistle and leaves.

Imaginarium Materials

Happy Crafting