Mixed Media Canvas by Kim A Gina's Designs and KSP Cross Promo Project

Hi Crafty Friends! I have some fun projects to share with you today. First up is a mixed media canvas I have created featuring our Cross Promotion Partner Kitty's Scrap Post Digital Paper.  I have used the "French Seamstress" paper for this canvas.

I started off by ripping one of the sheets of paper and distressing it for the background. I then layered on some Shimmerz paints and sprays, and some of the Shimmerz Texturez which I added to some of my stencils. I then added some gorgeous laces to complete the background.

Here you can see a close up of the dress form from the Vintage Seamstress Shape Set. I added more of the KSP paper to decorate the dress form, and I also cut out the butterflies from the paper and decorated them. I also used other pieces from the shape set, the Sew sentiment, and some of the buttons as well.

The flourishes are from the feathery flourish shape set and the tulip borders and corners which I added dimensional paint to, then some gold glaze paint, and some patina gilders paste to complete the look.

Finally in these photos above, you can see some of the texture in the background, and some of the pretty flowers and accessories I have added. I hope you like my project for Gina's Designs.

Gina's Designs Items Used on the Canvas

Tulip Borders and Corners

Vintage Seamstress Shape Set

Feathery Flourishes

Punch Elements

Other Items Used

Kitty's Scrap Post French Seamstress Paper

Lace from MsGardenGrove

Wild Orchid Craft Flowers

Shimmerz Paints, Sprays, and Texturez

Prima Stencils

Crafters Workshop ART IS Stencil

Next up here is my project I did for Kitty's Scrap Post, as I am on both teams I did double duty and created this banner from Gina's and once again added the French Seamstress paper to it. I love the outcome, I am super happy with it!

My Kitty's Scrap Post Project

 

Kitty's Scrap Post Project Banner

French Seamstress Paper

Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers

MsGardenGrove Laces

Pearl Trim & Chinese Braid from Craftsupplies1

Pink Seam Binding from my Stash

Gina's Designs Items Used on the Banner

 Build a Banner "Sewing"

 Vintage Seamstress Shape Set

 Sewing String Alongs

Fashion Cameos



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Victorian Ladies Dressing Screen by Kim

Hello and happy Friday everyone! Today I would like to share with you my Victorian Ladies Dressing Screen, which I have created out of three of Gina's new Tag Set Super X size!  I just love these tags and am always looking for new ways to use them and design with them.  I started off with some white gesso on all three of the tags, then papered them using some Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Paper to resemble wall paper that might have been found in a ladies dressing room back in the day!

 I went around all the tags with some laces and trims, and attached the screens to each other with some more trim which is on the back of the tags. In the center tag at the base you can see one of Gina's new Curly Cages.  I really love these, they are super cute. I fussy cut a sentiment out of the paper line and added some metal embellishments and a wood sentiment to this part of the tag.

 Here you can see some of Gina's Dressforms.  I papered them using more of the paper line, then embossed the bases to make them look like metal and then added a lace bow and flower to finish them off.

 I used lots of gorgeous embellishments on the screen after I papered it, including one of the Silhouette Ladies which I embossed her top half, and added more of the paper to her bottom half to resemble a skirt, then added a lace bow and flower to her hair. The Chair beside her is from the cafe table and chair set, which I embossed in a lovely blue color, and added a bit more of the paper to look like a seat cushion.

 Here is the middle tag where I used one of Gina's Chandeliers from the Paris Shape Set.  I embossed it with a shabby pink color, and added a wooden cameo from my stash. You can also see I have used more of the paper to create butterflies and flowers using my punches.

I hope you have enjoyed taking a trip back in time today with my project! Thanks so much for taking a peek! Have a wonderful weekend!

Gina's Designs Items Used

Tag Super Set X

Parisian Shape Set

Silhouette Shape Set

Café Table and Chairs Set

Curly Cages Set

Dressform Shape Set

Other Items Used

Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Paper

Marvy Paper Punch, 2 Inch Flower and Butterfly

Stampendous Shabby Pink and Shabby White Embossing Powders

Laces and trims from Craftsupplies1

Fringe Lace from Suhafuha

Graphic 45 Staples Key Holes

The Porkchop Show Wooden Lady Embellishments

Fabric and Acrylic Flower from my stash

Wild Orchid Craft Flowers



A Layout by Shanna and an Altered Canvas by Veronica

First up is Shanna with a gorgeous mixed media layout which she also created for our February sketch challenge.  

Happy Monday everyone. Shanna here with a creative, bright and fun layout for you using the new February Sketch Challenge which can be found here!

I loved creating this with bright colors as the photo was so bright!

I gave the Texture Sheet and the Feather a good coat of gesso. Then on the Diamond Sheet I went to town with some Dylusion Sprays. 

I used some Prima Chalk Ink on the Birds.

And finished it out with this fun title. 

Items Used:

Texture Sheet Diamonds

Birds Shape Set

Intricates Doilies

Feather Shape Set



Next up is Veronica with more mixed media technique on this lovely canvas entitled  "She Understood The Need For Change".

What a lovely morning! I can hardly believe that this month is nearly over! Time flies so quickly especially when it's spent working on fun creative projects!

Today I'm sharing an altered canvas that I created for a friend.  She cried when I gave it to her.. not my intent...but I think she liked it just the same.

Gina's Designs carries a wide assortment of Dress Form Shapes and I use them every chance I get! I love, love, love them and will most likely have them in a lot of the projects that I do. They just remind me of a simpler, elegant time. The Victorian Age....it's my passion!

I am also a big fan of Julie Nutting's Prima Doll tags, as they go so well with Gina's dress forms.

 I have just this past year gotten into the mixed media craze!  I have always just simply stayed with my paper projects, working on layouts or cards. I was always afraid, or just not confident enough, to let this side of me show too! Because....all it truly is...is expressing the inner you.  I began by applying soft colors of acrylic paint, my favorite sprays....then just kept layering! I have bubble wrap impressions on the background...and one of my favorite touches is an torn piece of pattern paper from my stash that I got last summer at a garage sale. I think it's the perfect touch with Gina's Dress Forms!

 

To color the Dress Form,  I simply inked it with Black Ink, and then embossed it with Antiquities Rust by Ranger to give it an old metal look. It's a pretty neat effect!

So that's my view on working with mixed media onto canvas. I hope you enjoyed taking a look as much as I enjoyed making it. 

Thanks for stopping by, and Blessings to you and yours!

Gina's Shop

Dress Forms Shape Set

Other Items used:

8x4 Canvas Board from your local craft store.

Americana Acrylic Paints:

French Vanilla 

Cobalt Blue

Copic Markers:

G94

E74

R20

Distressed Inks By Ranger:

Crushed Olive

Rusty Hinge

Memento Ink:

Tuxedo Black

New!! February Sketch Challenge, Steampunk Love by Shanna, and an Altered Frame by Veronica

Wow! There is so much to love on our blog today! Welcome everyone. Grab some coffee and plan to spend a few moments with us.
First up is the sketch challenge for February. The challenges are an all new feature open to our followers or anyone else wanting to play along. Each month, on the first Monday, a new sketch will be provided in our gallery. Winner receives a $10 gift certificate to shop at Gina's Designs. Since only members of our Design Team entered last month, nobody won! We realized it would take some time before the word got out, but meanwhile it's your golden opportunity for a chance to win the gift certificate! Here's what you need to do:

You must register on the gallery in order to upload, and your entry must be entered into the area of the gallery designated for sketch challenges, and in the proper month. You will find the sketch challenges in the categories section. Winners will be chosen by drawing from all eligible projects and will be announced on the blog on the second Monday of each month. We encourage you to use Gina's Designs products in your project but it is not required to be eligible to win.

Below is the sketch for February along with my own sample entry.

Gina's Designs Products Used:

Steampunk Doily 

Feathery Flourishes Set

For The Birds (nest and eggs)

Flourishes 2

Skeleton Leaves 1

Other Products:

Prima flowers (Zephyr collection)

Butterflies by Renea Bouquets on ETSY

Design Paper by Mambi (Mixed Media Collection)

Next up is Shanna with an altered canvas appropriately titled Steampunk Love.

Hey everyone. Shanna here and excited to share this project with you. It is already February and the month of love. I was automatically drawn to the new Valentine's chippies Gina came out with in January and knew I had to create something with this Steampunk Heart.

So here you see all the bright colors I couldn't resist I am loving this color combo. 

Here you can see some up close of the colors. 

I gave the chipboard a coat of gesso. The title "Love" got a spray of Peony Prima Spray and then a little layer of Crackle Accents.

Love my new twinkling h2o's! They are amazing for light or dark colors!

Items Used:

Gina's Designs Chipboard - Steampunk Hearts

Gina's Designs Chipboard - 10 Words

Gina's Designs - Manila Tags 

Next up is Veronica with an altered frame in a fashion theme

Welcome February! Its hard to believe that the first month of 2014 is now behind us! 

Nothing better than marching right into a new month with projects in mind!

And here is another project inspired by Gina's Designs

Today I want to share one of my favorites with you. Fashion Forward is a look into the future of design. I enjoyed using Gina's Dress Form from one of her Dress Form Shape Sets

 Love the hooped skirt Dress Form Shape. Gives the era of the Victorian Age!

 I pasted a old torn piece of pattern paper to add to the over all "Fashion Theme"

Look at the young Fashion Diva!  She's not afraid to go forward! I really enjoyed adding all the embellishments to complete the over all look. Laced ribbon and buttons....makes me want to go to my sewing machine!

Hope you enjoyed looking at my altered frame...this one is truly one of my favorites, and I am so excited to share it! 

Blessings to you and yours

Gina's Designs Products Used:    

Dress Form Shape Sets

Other Products:

Prima Doll Stamp By Julie Nutting

Paper from Kaiser Craft's 75 cents collection

Radiant Rain - Shimmering Mist - Namorado

Inka Gold Metallic Rub

Embossing Antiquities Rust

Memento Ink Black

Vintage Photo by Ranger

Copic Markers:

BG72

E74

E79

Vintage Freebie Friday

Here is another Freebie Friday for you, this week it is all about the vintage seamstress.

Right click on the picture and Save As to save the JPG to your PC
 

For those of you who prefer it you can get the PDF version here

Here is Deann's really pretty bingo card using this collage sheet:

And some ATC's from Shanna that also feature the Dressforms Miniature Shape Set.