My Favourite Things Canvas - Zeus and Zoe Challenge

Denise and Norma, from the Zeus and Zoe DT are hosting this months challenge.  The theme is based on the song 'My Favourite Things', by Julie Andrews.  I must admit, I was singing that song over and over in my head after Norma and Denise came up with the theme!!!  You can find all details below this post, and the wonderful prizes that are on offer.

I created a 6" X 6" canvas, using papers of various types and die-cut shapes by Donna Salazar Designs, and incorporated some gorgeous elements from my Zeus and Zoe DT kit - including: Lace, Charms, Necklace Pieces, Pearls, Buttons, Flowers and more.  You can find all the kit goodies for Zeus and Zoe 'HERE'.

I also included journaling on the reverse side listing all of my favourite things, which include, but not limited too....

Rainbows - hence the colour in my canvas

Creativity - scissors, papers

Pearls - Old Necklace

Buttons - oh so many, my collection is huge

Trinkets - Eeep, I'd hate to say how many of these favourite things I have.

Butterflies - a huge favourite

Keys - I have a fascination for them, I have no idea why

Lace - I have been collecting since I was very young

Gold - I should be really rich LOL

Cats -  My best friends for life....

There are many items I did not add :-)

 I had to give the cats some new 'bling' eyes....so cute!

The canvas has some of the gorgeous Donna Salaza Designs textured and plain papers, all ripped and mod- podged into place. 

The colouring was completed using Gesso, Starburst Sprays, and a touch of Gold Shimmer Stick, then lightly sprayed with a sealer to protect.

I gathered some of 'My Favourite Things', and got to work in adhering to the canvas.

My inspiration for this project is from Arlene, From Butterfly Kisses.

 I will be back later in the month with another creation to share, 

till then, hope to see you join in the challenge...
Sandie

Zeus and Zoe Challenge

Hosted by Denise and Norma

Denise's Mood Board of Inspiration

Norma's Mood Board of Inspiration

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things!

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things!

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eye lashes
Silver white winters that melt into spring
These are a few of my favorite things!

When the dog bites, when the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad,
I simply remember
my favorite things
and then I don't feel so bad!

Main Prize:

Donna Salazar is a wife, mom, grandma, artist, designer, teacher and kid at heart. Her playful nature tends to come across in her products and classes because she believes that art should be fun. Donna is known for blending contrasting elements to create what she calls her “Girlie Grunge” look. Donna's style is especially appealing to mixed media artists, however her love of flowers and all things sparkly seems to appeal to crafters of all types and styles. 
Donna is a licensed designer and has product lines with 5 different companies: Clearsnap, GCD Studios, Spellbinders, Want2Scrap and Zutter. Donna offers free video tutorials, e-classes and a LIVE webshow, called Tuesday Tutorials, where she gives away lots of prizes from her partner companies and/or original artwork created during the show!

Random Prize

Random Prize

An Australian owned and loved brand, Couture Creations is the culmination of 20 years experience in the scrapbooking industry. From its final inception in 2010, Couture Creations has been devoted to producing expertly designed, high quality products overseen by veteran designers and crafters for a result that is both simple and elegant.

Couture Creations is part of Artdeco Creations growing collection of quality craft brands available worldwide. Distributed through a network of the best industry representatives in scrapbooking and craft internationally, Artdeco Creations has the ability to test and meet global expectations for quality and precision beyond local trends and markets.

The New Venture with Helmar and Faber Castell - Canvas

This week Helmar is partnering with Faber-Castell and what a fantastic journey it has been playing with both products! I was not sure where I was going with this canvas, but I certainly enjoyed the journey of 'exploration' of Faber-Castell - the beautiful product ranges and the glorious colour ranges.

My background was created using Texture Paste, Gesso and The Crafters Workshop template called 'Mini Halequin'.  Each diamond was coloured using a variety of products from Faber-Castell, including the Mixed Media Sets in Blue, Green and Red. A time consuming process, but one well worth the effort!  A light brush with a wet paintbrush brings the product to 'water colour' consistency, and highlights the colours perfectly.  To set the background, a light spray with Helmar's Crystal Kote 'Fixative'. I am not a bright person, so I toned the colours down by spraying lightly with Taupe Glimmer Mist.

The boxboard frame was coloured using the Aquarelle Water Colour Pencils from the 'Blue' Mixed Media Set.  I applied a light wash of water from the brush that came in the set, gently giving the colour a variegated appearance - then a light spray of  Helmar's Crystal Kote 'Fixative to set the colour.  This particular set also comes with a Stamper's Big Brush Pen and a decorative stamp, which I applied to the frame in a haphazard manner. A little 'Walnut' Distress Ink was applied to the frame, particularly around the edges to mute the colours somewhat. When fully dry, another light coat of Helmar's Crystal Kote Fixative was applied to seal with colours.

The frame was adhered to the canvas using Liquid Scrap Dots and left to dry fully.

The flowers are from Prima, and each was coloured with Gesso previous to adding any colour - this was a feat on its own, as the main larger flower was pink!  I left these dry completely overnight, and coloured using the PITT Pastel Pencils and various pencils from the Mixed Media Sets, using water as a medium to 'paint'.  To do this, I actually used the shiny side of the packaging and scribbled heavily, applied the water from the brush to create my own paint.

Each of the die-cuts was coloured lightly using the water colour pencils from the Green Mixed Media Set, and the butterflies from the Blue.  The vintage image was coloured using the PITT Pastel Pencils from the Red/Yellow Set.

The fabric beneath the flowers was adhered using the Decoupage and Craft Paste.  Flowers and butterflies were applied for a 3D affect using Liquid Scrap Dots, and all foliage was affixed using either 450 Quick Dry or Premium Craft Glue.

The whole project was sprayed with Helmar's Crystal Kote Fixative to complete.

.....AND, don't forget the Helmar Challenge for July, to be in the running for a great prize pack!

 This one will be a fun one....Open to interpretation- all you have to do is find something within the image which inspires you with your choice of project.....maybe its the fonts used, or the colours, maybe its the title or the topic, maybe its the design which gets you thinking about something creative.....just let the image speak to you and see what happens!

Just load your completed project to the Helmar Facebook page and tag it with your details before the end of the month, (Be sure to tell us what Helmar glue featured predominately in your creation) for your chance to win a fabulous Helmar goodie pack! "You gotta be in it to win it".....so get creating!!!!

Till next time...
Sandie

Supplies:
Helmar: Liquid Scrap Dots, 450 Quick Dry, Premium Craft Glu , Decoupage and Craft Paste, Crystal Kote Fixative.
Faber-Castell: Mixed Media Sets in Blue, Green and Red, PITT Pastel Pencils Red/Yellow.
The Crafters Workshop 'Mini Harlequin'
Martha Stewart Leaf Punch
Prima Marketing Flowers: Laraine 'Pearl White' and Love Letter Rose Quartz
Meg's Garden Boxboard Frame
Glimmer Mist 'Taupe'
Distress Ink 'Walnut'
Dies: Die-Namics 'Vintage Flourish' and 'Leafy Flourish'.  Spellbinders 'Foliage'.
Gesso and Texture Paste
Vintage Image