Re: ALTERED ART.....

by Dawn on Fri 25 Apr 2008, 9:43 am

And I keep seeing that scary pic of admin, everywhere I go. Do we want to be scared of admin? shouldn't it be a friendly pic.... welcoming even.. aproacable, and shameless plugging on every thread

by Bows & Bells on Fri 25 Apr 2008, 4:52 pm

I am glad you said that. That horrid thing gives me nightmares. Every time I see a post by admin I have to cover the right hand side of my screen and make sure my little boys are not looking at the screen. There must be nicer pics you could use Admin. Please

by craftytom on Fri 25 Apr 2008, 9:55 pm

Yes its not the nice picture is it.

thomas@crowland

by Bows & Bells on Mon 28 Apr 2008, 8:00 pm

Thanks Admin

by Nici on Tue 29 Apr 2008, 8:18 pm

hokeycokey wrote:I've been busy with the dominoes again.....and have started a local domino frenzy! Here are 4 more pendants:

L-R:
alcohol inks and Staz-On stamped image with Glossy Accents
Staz-on stamped image, Sharpies green pen, adhesive gem and Glossy Accents
alcohol inks, Staz-On stamped image, Making Memories Charmed Word and Glossy Accents
alcohol inks, gold leaf and Glossy Accents

God these are sooooo lovely. I tried it myself but it went horribly wrong lol I used clearembossing powder, is that the wrong thign to use ? I was so sad that my poor pendants didnt work. I wanted to ruse the stampbord domino size blocks instead of dominoes to see if it was possible... back to the corner ithink to try again lol ^_^

Beautiful work. Don't be scared, your pendants should sell to anyone with good taste Wink

haha!

by hokeycokey on Sat 03 May 2008, 3:20 pm

I'm so sorry you've had a disaster nici - I started off using clear embossing powder but prefer glossy accents as it gives a better shine (and doesn't cause ink 'bleeding'). however I found out that glossy accents can affect the colours of some things as the domino with gold leaf was originally the abalone effect metal leaf - once the glossy accents had dried all the colour had gone leaving it just gold!......don't know how that happened, but i liked it anyway!!
don't be put off though........if at first you don't succeed....... Very Happy

by Dawn on Sat 31 May 2008, 12:13 pm

At the risk of sounding really silly ....... what are glossy accents please explain

by hokeycokey on Tue 03 Jun 2008, 3:42 pm

Glossy Accents is a clear dimensional glaze. A bit like a varnish but it gives a raised effect.

by Dawn on Tue 03 Jun 2008, 6:04 pm

Thanx Hokey, I love the stamp for the third one (silver with the mm brad) was that done by hand with stayzon or is it an actual stamp I think it's lovely

by hokeycokey on Sat 07 Jun 2008, 5:40 pm

Thanks for all your compliments. It's a stamp (was free with Craft stamper in Feb, I think)!

by chrisG on Wed 11 Jun 2008, 1:00 am

Hokey

Your work is absolutely stunning hun Very Happy

I'm not altogether sure if i could deal with such a little 'canvas' as such.

Full credit to you. You must have great patience *(sp!!)

by hokeycokey on Wed 11 Jun 2008, 5:48 pm

thanx chrisG - having a small area to work on is quite good for focussing the mind! you have to be selective about what you include, and leave out all the rest! Very Happy

by CCChristine on Sun 15 Jun 2008, 10:53 am

Loving the dominoes hokey cokey!

Do you think i will get such lovely comments for my altered artist dummy??
I was inspired by this months scrapbook inspirations

by Bows & Bells on Sun 15 Jun 2008, 5:44 pm

Very nice christine I saw that as I am a subscriber.
You are a fast worker. I liked the idea but put it in my things to try folder. It will be a while.
Well done you flower

by susic on Mon 16 Jun 2008, 7:30 pm

The dominos are lovely well done they are wonderful gifts. I also think the artists dummy is great, bright and cherry even though its black I love it.